The Nationals trade reliever Tyler Clippard to Oakland for SS Yunel Escobar, who joined the A’s a few days ago in the trade for Ben Zobrist.

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The Nationals trade reliever Tyler Clippard to Oakland for SS Yunel Escobar, who joined the A’s a few days ago in the trade for Ben Zobrist.

Derek Holland of the Texas Rangers tosses a five-hitter for the second shutout of his career in beating Cleveland, 4 – 0. Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz both hit two-run homers for the winners, who are 15-8 since May 10th.

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Derek Holland of the Texas Rangers tosses a five-hitter for the second shutout of his career in beating Cleveland, 4 – 0. Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz both hit two-run homers for the winners, who are 15-8 since May 10th.

In the first amateur draft to be televised nationally, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays take David Price of Vanderbilt University first overall. He is followed by high school star Mike Moustakas by the Kansas City Royals.

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In the first amateur draft to be televised nationally, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays take David Price of Vanderbilt University first overall. He is followed by high school star Mike Moustakas by the Kansas City Royals.

Herb Chapman of Gadsden (Southeastern League) goes hitless, ending his 42-game hitting streak‚ the 9th longest streak ever recorded in the minor leagues. During the streak he hit .366.

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Herb Chapman of Gadsden (Southeastern League) goes hitless, ending his 42-game hitting streak‚ the 9th longest streak ever recorded in the minor leagues. During the streak he hit .366.

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2002 – Infielder Jeff Kent signs a two-year $18 million dollar contract with Houston. The former MVP, it is announced, will replace Craig Biggio at second base with Biggio set to move to an outfield spot after a decade at second for the Astros. 

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2002 – Infielder Jeff Kent signs a two-year $18 million dollar contract with Houston. The former MVP, it is announced, will replace Craig Biggio at second base with Biggio set to move to an outfield spot after a decade at second for the Astros. 

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2006 – Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract. 

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2006 – Jeff Bagwell officially retires after a brilliant 15-year career that leaves him as the franchise leader in home runs (449), RBIs (1,529) and extra-base hits (969). He had a lifetime batting average of .297. Bagwell will continue to work with the Astros under a personal services contract. 

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Astros fire Luman Harris as manager after just over one season at the helm. General Manager Grady Hatton is named as the new skipper. 

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1965 – Astros fire Luman Harris as manager after just over one season at the helm. General Manager Grady Hatton is named as the new skipper. 

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1996 – Infielders Pat Listach and Bill Spiers, along with pitcher Sid Fernandez, are signed as free agents. While Listach is slated to be the starting shortstop and Fernandez is expected to find a role in the starting rotation, it is the versatile Spiers who has the more lasting impact with the ballclub. 

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1996 – Infielders Pat Listach and Bill Spiers, along with pitcher Sid Fernandez, are signed as free agents. While Listach is slated to be the starting shortstop and Fernandez is expected to find a role in the starting rotation, it is the versatile Spiers who has the more lasting impact with the ballclub. 

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2017 – Astros ambush Yu Darvish for four runs in the second inning then hold on for a 5-3 victory in Game Three of the World Series for a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven classic. Lance McCullers and Brad Peacock combine to allow just three hits. Yuli Gurriel homers then is shown afterwards in the dugout making a gesture some believed to be a racial slur against the Japanese star. The result is a five-game suspension to open the 2018 season. 

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2017 – Astros ambush Yu Darvish for four runs in the second inning then hold on for a 5-3 victory in Game Three of the World Series for a 2-1 edge in the best-of-seven classic. Lance McCullers and Brad Peacock combine to allow just three hits. Yuli Gurriel homers then is shown afterwards in the dugout making a gesture some believed to be a racial slur against the Japanese star. The result is a five-game suspension to open the 2018 season.