2014 – Brandon Barnes of the Rockies stuns the Giants with a two-out, two-run inside-the-park homer in the 9th inning off Sergio Romo for a 5 – 4 win. Both of Barnes’s long balls this year have been of the inside-the-park variety.

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2014 – Brandon Barnes of the Rockies stuns the Giants with a two-out, two-run inside-the-park homer in the 9th inning off Sergio Romo for a 5 – 4 win. Both of Barnes’s long balls this year have been of the inside-the-park variety.

The Northwest League’s Spokane Indians, the short-season single-A affiliate of the Rangers, introduce a new home alternate uniform which features the name “S’q’n’i” in lettering across the front of the jersey, along with a character not in the English language. The word, which translates to Spokane in the Salish’s native language, will be in addition to a logo created in 2006 that uses local native imagery.

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On June 13 2014, The Northwest League’s Spokane Indians, the short-season single-A affiliate of the Rangers, introduce a new home alternate uniform which features the name “S’q’n’i” in lettering across the front of the jersey, along with a character not in the English language. The word, which translates to Spokane in the Salish’s native language,…

Max Scherzer hurls his first career complete game, throwing a three-hit shutout to beat Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field, 4-0. The Tiger right-hander’s stretch of 178 games is the longest that any major league starter had gone without finishing a game since 1900.

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Max Scherzer hurls his first career complete game, throwing a three-hit shutout to beat Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field, 4-0. The Tiger right-hander’s stretch of 178 games is the longest that any major league starter had gone without finishing a game since 1900.

Max Scherzer hurls his first career complete game, throwing a three-hit shutout to beat Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field, 4-0. The Tiger right-hander’s stretch of 178 games is the longest that any major league starter had gone without finishing a game since 1900.

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On June 12 2014, Max Scherzer hurls his first career complete game, throwing a three-hit shutout to beat Chicago at U.S. Cellular Field, 4-0. The Tiger right-hander’s stretch of 178 games is the longest that any major league starter had gone without finishing a game since 1900.

In spite of twice carrying a no-hit bid until two are out in the bottom of the 9th (one of those was later changed to a two-hitter), the Rangers’ Yu Darvish had yet to throw a complete game since coming over to the major leagues at the start of the 2012 season. He changes that today, with a 6 – 0 shutout of the Marlins. The loss ends Miami’s record-tying winning streak in interleague games at 13.

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On June 11, 2014 In spite of twice carrying a no-hit bid until two are out in the bottom of the 9th (one of those was later changed to a two-hitter), the Rangers’ Yu Darvish had yet to throw a complete game since coming over to the major leagues at the start of the 2012 season. He changes that today, with a 6 –…

The Marlins defeat the Rangers, 8 – 5, for their 13th straight victory in interleague games. This is the most ever by a National League and matches a mark set by the 2004 New York Yankees and 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

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On June 10, 2014 The Marlins defeat the Rangers, 8 – 5, for their 13th straight victory in interleague games. This is the most ever by a National League and matches a mark set by the 2004 New York Yankees and 2004 Tampa Bay Devil Rays.

Indian third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall drives in nine runs, tying a franchise record first established in 1991 by Chris James. The Cleveland infielder collects five hits, including three home runs, in the team’s 17-7 rout of Texas at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

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Indian third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall drives in nine runs, tying a franchise record first established in 1991 by Chris James. The Cleveland infielder collects five hits, including three home runs, in the team’s 17-7 rout of Texas at Globe Life Park in Arlington.

2014 – The Astros hit their first two grand slams of the season, courtesy of Chris Carter and Jon Singleton, in defeating the Twins, 14 – 5. Dexter Fowler and George Springer add solo shots as it is only the second time Houston has ever hit two slams in one game, the other coming in 1969. Darin Downs is the beneficiary of the outburst, picking up his first win of the year after starter Collin McHugh has to leave early because of a blister.

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2014 – The Astros hit their first two grand slams of the season, courtesy of Chris Carter and Jon Singleton, in defeating the Twins, 14 – 5. Dexter Fowler and George Springer add solo shots as it is only the second time Houston has ever hit two slams in one game, the other coming in 1969. Darin Downs is the beneficiary of the outburst, picking up his first win of the year after starter Collin McHugh has to leave early because of a blister.

As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

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As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.

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2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.