According to Adam Katz, Sammy Sosa’s agent, the 37-year-old slugger probably will retire 11 round trippers shy of becoming the fifth major leaguer to hit 600 home runs. Earlier, the Dominican outfielder rejected a non-guaranteed contract from the Nationals that included performance bonuses.

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According to Adam Katz, Sammy Sosa’s agent, the 37-year-old slugger probably will retire 11 round trippers shy of becoming the fifth major leaguer to hit 600 home runs. Earlier, the Dominican outfielder rejected a non-guaranteed contract from the Nationals that included performance bonuses.

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1888 – The New York Giants announce the sale of John Ward to the Washington Nationals for a record price of $12,000. But Ward, who is on tour, will eventually cancel the deal by refusing to play for Washington.

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At the Polo Grounds‚ Boston pitcher Pat Flaherty clubs the first grand slam by a National League pitcher when he connects in the 2nd inning off Hooks Wiltse of the Giants. Boston wins‚ 7 – 5.

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According to Adam Katz, Sammy Sosa’s agent, the 37-year-old slugger probably will retire 11 round trippers shy of becoming the fifth major leaguer to hit 600 home runs. Earlier, the Dominican outfielder rejected a non-guaranteed contract from the Nationals that included performance bonuses.

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1888 – The New York Giants announce the sale of John Ward to the Washington Nationals for a record price of $12,000. But Ward, who is on tour, will eventually cancel the deal by refusing to play for Washington.

Jim Lemon of the Senators sets a major league record for strikeouts by a batter in one season with 138. This surpasses Larry Doby’s mark of 121, set in 1953. The Senators lose to the Red Sox, 8 – 4.

At the Polo Grounds‚ Boston pitcher Pat Flaherty clubs the first grand slam by a National League pitcher when he connects in the 2nd inning off Hooks Wiltse of the Giants. Boston wins‚ 7 – 5.

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