2007 – Alex Rodriguez continues to lead the Yankees in their playoff hopes. He homers twice off Brian Bannister. The first of the homers is his 49th of the year and breaks the record for homers by a third baseman. Previously, Mike Schmidt (48 in 1980) and Rodriguez (2005) had shared the record. The Yankees win, 11 – 5. Rodriguez already holds the single-season record for shortstops, giving him the highwater mark at two positions.

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2007 – Alex Rodriguez continues to lead the Yankees in their playoff hopes. He homers twice off Brian Bannister. The first of the homers is his 49th of the year and breaks the record for homers by a third baseman. Previously, Mike Schmidt (48 in 1980) and Rodriguez (2005) had shared the record. The Yankees win, 11 – 5. Rodriguez already holds the single-season record for shortstops, giving him the highwater mark at two positions.

Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.

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Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.

Brandon Phillips hits his 28th home run of the yeargiving him the record for a Cincinnati Reds second baseman, surpassing Joe Morgan’s 27 in 1976

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2007 – The Reds beat the Mets, 7 – 0. Brandon Phillips hits his 28th home run of the year, coming in the 1st inning against John Maine with Alex Gonzalez aboard. This gives him the record for a Cincinnati Reds second baseman, surpassing Joe Morgan’s 27 in 1976. In his third major league start, Tom Shearn tosses six scoreless frames for the win, while Reds 1B Joey Votto homers in his first major league start.

Due to his outstanding contribution in rebuilding the historic fields of West Tampa Little League, Carl Crawford is named the Devil Rays recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award. The Tampa Bay outfielder is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national award presented by Chevrolet, which is given to the person who has outstanding skills as a ballplayer, and who has a passion for community involvement.

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Due to his outstanding contribution in rebuilding the historic fields of West Tampa Little League, Carl Crawford is named the Devil Rays recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award. The Tampa Bay outfielder is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national award presented by Chevrolet, which is given to the person who has outstanding skills as a ballplayer, and who has a passion for community involvement.

Francisco Cordero establishes a new Milwaukee mark when he gets his 40th save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in the Brewers’ 5-3 win over Houston. The right-handed reliever surpasses the record previously shared by Dan Kolb (2004) and Derrick Turnbow (2005).

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Francisco Cordero establishes a new Milwaukee mark when he gets his 40th save, pitching a scoreless ninth inning in the Brewers’ 5-3 win over Houston. The right-handed reliever surpasses the record previously shared by Dan Kolb (2004) and Derrick Turnbow (2005).

2007 – In a 5 – 3 win by the Orix Buffaloes, Tuffy Rhodes and Greg LaRocca both make history. Rhodes cracks his 400th home run, the 14th player and first foreigner in Nippon Pro Baseball history to reach that mark. LaRocca is plunked for the 23rd time this year to set a new Pacific League record.

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2007 – In a 5 – 3 win by the Orix Buffaloes, Tuffy Rhodes and Greg LaRocca both make history. Rhodes cracks his 400th home run, the 14th player and first foreigner in Nippon Pro Baseball history to reach that mark. LaRocca is plunked for the 23rd time this year to set a new Pacific League record.

The Monterrey Sultans top the Yucatan Lions in 7 games in the Mexican League finals. Monterrey wins the finale, 2 – 1, behind the pitching of Walter Silva. Karim Garcia scores both of the Sultans’ runs.

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The Monterrey Sultans top the Yucatan Lions in 7 games in the Mexican League finals. Monterrey wins the finale, 2 – 1, behind the pitching of Walter Silva. Karim Garcia scores both of the Sultans’ runs.

The Chicago Cubs reacquire former hurler Steve Trachsel for the stretch run. They send Scott Moore and Rocky Cherry to the Baltimore Orioles in return for the veteran.

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The Chicago Cubs reacquire former hurler Steve Trachsel for the stretch run. They send Scott Moore and Rocky Cherry to the Baltimore Orioles in return for the veteran.

After walking the leadoff hitter John Buck in the ninth to spoil his perfect game, Scott Baker gets an out, then yields a single to pinch-hitter Mike Sweeney two outs shy of a no-hitter. The Twins’ 25 year-old right-hander from Shreveport settles for a one-hitter, blanking the Royals at the Metrodome, 5-0.

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After walking the leadoff hitter John Buck in the ninth to spoil his perfect game, Scott Baker gets an out, then yields a single to pinch-hitter Mike Sweeney two outs shy of a no-hitter. The Twins’ 25 year-old right-hander from Shreveport settles for a one-hitter, blanking the Royals at the Metrodome, 5-0.

With Bobby Abreu at bat and Derek Jeter on second base during the bottom of the second inning at Yankee Stadium, visiting Red Sox manager Terry Francona is told to go to the dugout tunnel to show compliance with baseball’s dress code. The Boston skipper, who is known not to wear his uniform jersey underneath his pullover, is upset with the timing of ‘Shirtgate’ because the inspection takes place as the game is being played.

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With Bobby Abreu at bat and Derek Jeter on second base during the bottom of the second inning at Yankee Stadium, visiting Red Sox manager Terry Francona is told to go to the dugout tunnel to show compliance with baseball’s dress code. The Boston skipper, who is known not to wear his uniform jersey underneath his pullover, is upset with the timing of ‘Shirtgate’ because the inspection takes place as the game is being played.