Jeff Locke of the Pirates is not quite in the same universe, but still wins his 8th straight decision as the Bucs defeat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Locke lost his first start of the year before embarking on the streak. Andrew McCutchenreaches bases five times and scores twice for Pittsburgh.

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On July 3, 2013 Jeff Locke of the Pirates is not quite in the same universe, but still wins his 8th straight decision as the Bucs defeat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Locke lost his first start of the year before embarking on the streak. Andrew McCutchenreaches bases five times and scores twice for Pittsburgh. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Max Scherzer of the Tigers gets lucky number 13, a 6 – 2 win over the Blue Jays that improves his record to 13-0 on the year. It is the best start by a pitcher since Roger Clemens began the 1986 season 14-0.

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On July 3, 2013 Max Scherzer of the Tigers gets lucky number 13, a 6 – 2 win over the Blue Jays that improves his record to 13-0 on the year. It is the best start by a pitcher since Roger Clemens began the 1986 season 14-0. Source Baseball Reference July 3

16-year-old Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini signs with the Kansas City Royals, with a $1.3 million bonus. It marks a new record for a signing bonus for a European amateur, topping the $800,000 German outfielder Max Kepler got from the Minnesota Twins.

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On July 2, 2013 16-year-old Italian shortstop Marten Gasparini signs with the Kansas City Royals, with a $1.3 million bonus. It marks a new record for a signing bonus for a European amateur, topping the $800,000 German outfielder Max Kepler got from the Minnesota Twins.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Orioles acquire P Scott Feldman from the Cubs in return for Ps Pedro Strop and Jake Arrieta in the first significant trade since the start of the season.

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On July 2, 2013 The Orioles acquire P Scott Feldman from the Cubs in return for Ps Pedro Strop and Jake Arrieta in the first significant trade since the start of the season.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Homer Bailey of the Reds throws the first no-hitter of the season, defeating the Giants, 3 – 0; Bailey also pitched the last no-hitter of 2012. He strikes out 9 while only a 7th-inning walk to Gregor Blanco keeps him from a perfect game. 1B Joey Votto makes a heads-up play to save the bid, however: one batter after Blanco’s walk, he fields a soft liner off the bat of Buster Posey, but realizes he has no play at first base, as Bailey is late in coming to cover; instead he throws to third base, where Todd Frazier tags out Blanco, turning Posey’s potential hit into a fielder’s choice.

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On July 2, 2013 Homer Bailey of the Reds throws the first no-hitter of the season, defeating the Giants, 3 – 0; Bailey also pitched the last no-hitter of 2012. He strikes out 9 while only a 7th-inning walk to Gregor Blanco keeps him from a perfect game. 1B Joey Votto makes a heads-up play to save the bid, however: one batter after Blanco’s walk, he fields…

Bryce Harper homers in his first game back with the Nationals after missing over a month following a collision with an outfield fence in which he hurt his knee. The Nats defeat the Brewers, 10 – 5.

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Bryce Harper homers in his first game back with the Nationals after missing over a month following a collision with an outfield fence in which he hurt his knee. The Nats defeat the Brewers, 10 – 5.

Andy Pettitte passes Whitey Ford for the most strikeouts in New York Yankees history when he records his 1,957th in the Yankees’ 10 – 4 win over the Twins. The win goes to reliever Joba Chamberlain, his first of the year, as he benefits from a three-run outburst off reliever Jared Burton in the 8th. The Yankees then add four runs in the top of the 9th as they end a five-game losing streak.

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Andy Pettitte passes Whitey Ford for the most strikeouts in New York Yankees history when he records his 1,957th in the Yankees’ 10 – 4 win over the Twins. The win goes to reliever Joba Chamberlain, his first of the year, as he benefits from a three-run outburst off reliever Jared Burton in the 8th. The Yankees then add four runs in the top of the 9th as they end a five-game losing streak.