In a 22-9 annihilation of the A’s, the Yankees become the first team to hit three grand slams in one game. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, and Curtis Granderson all go deep with the bases loaded at the Bronx ball yard.

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In a 22-9 annihilation of the A’s, the Yankees become the first team to hit three grand slams in one game. Robinson Cano, Russell Martin, and Curtis Granderson all go deep with the bases loaded at the Bronx ball yard.

Meanwhile, Oakland beats the Yankees, 6 – 4, in 10 innings. Coco Crisp has four hits and 5 RBI for the A’s, including a three-run homer – his second long ball of the game – off Rafael Soriano in the 10th. Crisp’s first homer, off CC Sabathia, had given Oakland a 1 – 0 lead in the 1st, and his second RBI puts the team ahead 3 – 2 in the 8th; Scott Sizemore drives in the other run as part of a 4-for-4 night. Nick Swisher has a pair of homers for the losers, his second one tying the score in the bottom of the 8th.

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Meanwhile, Oakland beats the Yankees, 6 – 4, in 10 innings. Coco Crisp has four hits and 5 RBI for the A’s, including a three-run homer – his second long ball of the game – off Rafael Soriano in the 10th. Crisp’s first homer, off CC Sabathia, had given Oakland a 1 – 0 lead in the 1st, and his second RBI puts the team ahead 3 – 2 in the 8th; Scott Sizemore drives in the other run as part of a 4-for-4 night. Nick Swisher has a pair of homers for the losers, his second one tying the score in the bottom of the 8th.

The Red Sox recapture the lead in the AL East as their see-saw battle with the New York Yankees continues. Today, the Sox crush the Rangers, 13 – 2, behind the pitching of Josh Beckett and two-run homers by Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford. Crawford has 5 RBI in the win.

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The Red Sox recapture the lead in the AL East as their see-saw battle with the New York Yankees continues. Today, the Sox crush the Rangers, 13 – 2, behind the pitching of Josh Beckett and two-run homers by Jacoby Ellsbury, Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford. Crawford has 5 RBI in the win.

The Angels formally announce the signing of their #1 starter, 28 year-old right-hander Jered Weaver, to a five-year contract extension reported to be worth $85 million. The American League All-Star Game starter, who was eligible to become a free agent after the 2012 season, has compiled a 14-6 record along with a league-leading 2.10 ERA so far this season.

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The Angels formally announce the signing of their #1 starter, 28 year-old right-hander Jered Weaver, to a five-year contract extension reported to be worth $85 million. The American League All-Star Game starter, who was eligible to become a free agent after the 2012 season, has compiled a 14-6 record along with a league-leading 2.10 ERA so far this season.

The Braves ride a five-run 5th inning, highlighted by Jason Heyward’s first career grand slam, to a 5 – 4 win over the Cubs. Craig Kimbrel ties the major league rookie record for saves, set last season by Neftali Feliz, by notching his 40th. Aramis Ramirez has the first five-hit game of his career in a losing effort.

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The Braves ride a five-run 5th inning, highlighted by Jason Heyward’s first career grand slam, to a 5 – 4 win over the Cubs. Craig Kimbrel ties the major league rookie record for saves, set last season by Neftali Feliz, by notching his 40th. Aramis Ramirez has the first five-hit game of his career in a losing effort.

In a trade of infielders, the Diamondbacks send their starting 2B, Kelly Johnson, to the Blue Jays in return for 2B Aaron Hill and veteran John McDonald. Both Johnson and Hill have struggled with low batting averages this year; Johnson has shown more power, but Hill and McDonald are both outstanding defensive players.

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In a trade of infielders, the Diamondbacks send their starting 2B, Kelly Johnson, to the Blue Jays in return for 2B Aaron Hill and veteran John McDonald. Both Johnson and Hill have struggled with low batting averages this year; Johnson has shown more power, but Hill and McDonald are both outstanding defensive players.

With two outs in the eighth inning, Matt Holliday is forced to leave the field during the game when a moth gets stuck deeply into his right ear. The Cardinal outfielder is treated in the trainer’s room, where a utensil is used to extract the embedded insect, which still comes out alive.

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With two outs in the eighth inning, Matt Holliday is forced to leave the field during the game when a moth gets stuck deeply into his right ear. The Cardinal outfielder is treated in the trainer’s room, where a utensil is used to extract the embedded insect, which still comes out alive.

Cliff Lee is also dazzling, throwing 7 scoreless innings as the Phillies down the Mets, 10 – 0. Lee is is 4-0 with an 0.58 ERA this month. John Mayberry and Hunter Pence both hit two-run homers off losing pitcher Dillon Gee.

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Cliff Lee is also dazzling, throwing 7 scoreless innings as the Phillies down the Mets, 10 – 0. Lee is is 4-0 with an 0.58 ERA this month. John Mayberry and Hunter Pence both hit two-run homers off losing pitcher Dillon Gee.

Detroit’s Justin Verlander continues his dominance on the mound, earning his major league-leading 19th win in the Tigers’ 5 – 2 victory over the Rays. It is his 7th consecutive winning start. Alex Avila, hitting .424 in August, hits a two-run homer off Jeff Niemann in the 2nd to send the Bengals on their way.

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Detroit’s Justin Verlander continues his dominance on the mound, earning his major league-leading 19th win in the Tigers’ 5 – 2 victory over the Rays. It is his 7th consecutive winning start. Alex Avila, hitting .424 in August, hits a two-run homer off Jeff Niemann in the 2nd to send the Bengals on their way.

The Padres retire uniform number 51 worn by reliever Trevor Hoffman during his stellar career before their game with the Florida Marlins, then Will Venable caps off the day with a game-winning single off Edward Mujicaagainst a five-man infield for a 4 – 3 win. Hoffman’s successor as the Padres’ closer, Heath Bell, gives up a homer to Mike Cameron with two outs in the top of the 9th for a blown save, but earns the win instead.

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The Padres retire uniform number 51 worn by reliever Trevor Hoffman during his stellar career before their game with the Florida Marlins, then Will Venable caps off the day with a game-winning single off Edward Mujicaagainst a five-man infield for a 4 – 3 win. Hoffman’s successor as the Padres’ closer, Heath Bell, gives up a homer to Mike Cameron with two outs in the top of the 9th for a blown save, but earns the win instead.