2018 – Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson takes a leave of absence to fight a recurrence of cancer. He had already taken some time off to undergo chemotherapy after the 2015 season.

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2018 – Mets General Manager Sandy Alderson takes a leave of absence to fight a recurrence of cancer. He had already taken some time off to undergo chemotherapy after the 2015 season.

The Cardinals record the 10,000th win in team history in defeating the Indians, 4 – 0, behind 7 one-hit innings by John Gant. They are the sixth major league team to hit the mark, all of them in the National League.

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On June 25, 2018 The Cardinals record the 10,000th win in team history in defeating the Indians, 4 – 0, behind 7 one-hit innings by John Gant. They are the sixth major league team to hit the mark, all of them in the National League.   Source Baseball Reference June 25

The Dodgers set a National League record with seven solo homers in an 8 – 7 win over the Mets. The last of these, hit by Justin Turner off Chris Flexen, provides the margin of victory. Enrique Hernandez and Cody Bellinger go deep twice each, and Max Muncy and Joc Pederson homer as well.

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The Dodgers set a National League record with seven solo homers in an 8 – 7 win over the Mets. The last of these, hit by Justin Turner off Chris Flexen, provides the margin of victory. Enrique Hernandez and Cody Bellinger go deep twice each, and Max Muncy and Joc Pederson homer as well.

MLB suspends Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna for 75 games, retroactive to May 8th, the day he was arrested on charges of domestic violence and placed on administrative leave. It is the second-longest such punishment handed out, only less than the 82 games given to Hector Olivera in 2016.

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MLB suspends Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna for 75 games, retroactive to May 8th, the day he was arrested on charges of domestic violence and placed on administrative leave. It is the second-longest such punishment handed out, only less than the 82 games given to Hector Olivera in 2016.

2018 – Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera suffers a season-ending injury when he tears a biceps tendon while swinging at pitch in the 3rd inning of a game against the Twins. He had already missed all but one game of May with a hamstring injury.

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On June 12 2018, 2018 – Tigers 1B Miguel Cabrera suffers a season-ending injury when he tears a biceps tendon while swinging at pitch in the 3rd inning of a game against the Twins. He had already missed all but one game of May with a hamstring injury.

2018 – The Cubs take over first place in the NL Central with a 7 – 2 win over the Brewers in 10 innings. They tie the game, 2 – 2, in the 8th thanks to a clutch single by Jason Heywardagainst usually untouchable reliever Josh Hader, then Anthony Rizzo leads off the top of the 10th with a long homer off Matt Albers. The Cubs then add four more runs in the frame to nail down the win.

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On June 11, 2018 2018 – The Cubs take over first place in the NL Central with a 7 – 2 win over the Brewers in 10 innings. They tie the game, 2 – 2, in the 8th thanks to a clutch single by Jason Heywardagainst usually untouchable reliever Josh Hader, then Anthony Rizzo leads off the top of the 10th with a long homer off Matt…

Brandon Crawford almost single-handedly snaps Max Scherzer’s nine-game winning streak as the Giants blank Washington, 2 – 0. Crawford has three hits off the Nats’ ace, including a two-run homer in the 4th, and adds another hit later in the game to provide all the offence San Francisco needs.

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On June 10, 2018 Brandon Crawford almost single-handedly snaps Max Scherzer’s nine-game winning streak as the Giants blank Washington, 2 – 0. Crawford has three hits off the Nats’ ace, including a two-run homer in the 4th, and adds another hit later in the game to provide all the offence San Francisco needs.

Blake Snell ties an American League record by striking out the first 7 batters he faces for the Rays against the Mariners. Denard Span ends the streak with a ground out, but Snell then strikes out Mike Zunino to end the 3rd. However, Seattle goes on to win, 2 – 1, on a pair of runs in the bottom of the 8th after Snell has departed having struck out 12 in 6 scoreless innings.

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Blake Snell ties an American League record by striking out the first 7 batters he faces for the Rays against the Mariners. Denard Span ends the streak with a ground out, but Snell then strikes out Mike Zunino to end the 3rd. However, Seattle goes on to win, 2 – 1, on a pair of runs in the bottom of the 8th after Snell has departed having struck out 12 in 6 scoreless innings.

Michael Wacha of the Cardinals pitches no-hit ball for 8 innings against the Pirates before pinch-hitter Colin Moran leads off the 9th with a single. Reliever Jordan Hicks then records the final three outs to complete a one-hit, 5 – 0, combined shutout.

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Michael Wacha of the Cardinals pitches no-hit ball for 8 innings against the Pirates before pinch-hitter Colin Moran leads off the 9th with a single. Reliever Jordan Hicks then records the final three outs to complete a one-hit, 5 – 0, combined shutout.

In his first game back since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Nathan Eovaldi pitches 6 hitless innings for the Rays against the Athletics. Manager Kevin Cash decides to remove Eovaldi in order not to overstress him and Wilmer Font gives up a single to Jed Lowrie in the 7th for the A’s lone hit. Tampa Bay wins, 6 – 0.

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In his first game back since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Nathan Eovaldi pitches 6 hitless innings for the Rays against the Athletics. Manager Kevin Cash decides to remove Eovaldi in order not to overstress him and Wilmer Font gives up a single to Jed Lowrie in the 7th for the A’s lone hit. Tampa Bay wins, 6 – 0.