A lawsuit by former Montreal Expos owners against Major League Baseball and former majority owner Jeffrey Loria is struck down by arbitrators, ending legal moves to keep the Expos in Montréal, QC.

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A lawsuit by former Montreal Expos owners against Major League Baseball and former majority owner Jeffrey Loria is struck down by arbitrators, ending legal moves to keep the Expos in Montréal, QC.

After piloting the third-place Rangers (89-73) to an 18 game improvement from the previous season, Buck Showalter wins his second American League Manager of the Year Award. The former Yankee manager also copped the honor in 1994, piloting the Bronx Bombers in the strike-shorten season.

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After piloting the third-place Rangers (89-73) to an 18 game improvement from the previous season, Buck Showalter wins his second American League Manager of the Year Award. The former Yankee manager also copped the honor in 1994, piloting the Bronx Bombers in the strike-shorten season.

Buck Showalter wins his second American League Manager of the Year Award, after piloting the Rangers to an 89-73 record – an 18-game improvement from the previous season. He also copped the honor in 1994, managing the Yankees.

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Buck Showalter wins his second American League Manager of the Year Award, after piloting the Rangers to an 89-73 record – an 18-game improvement from the previous season. He also copped the honor in 1994, managing the Yankees.

Philadelphia names Charlie Manuel as the team’s new manager, replacing Larry Bowa, who was fired at the end of the season after the much-favored Phillies failed to make the postseason. The former Cleveland skipper compiled a 220-190 (.537) record and won a division during his three years with the Tribe.

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Philadelphia names Charlie Manuel as the team’s new manager, replacing Larry Bowa, who was fired at the end of the season after the much-favored Phillies failed to make the postseason. The former Cleveland skipper compiled a 220-190 (.537) record and won a division during his three years with the Tribe.

“It’s a dud, just like the Cubs were,” -PAT CAMDEN, Chicago police spokesman comparing the team’s season and the discovery of a potentially explosive device.After a groundskeeper finds a grenade in the Wrigley Field turf, bomb and arson investigators are called to evaluate the right field discovery. The rusty, hollowed-out shell turns out to be harmless, and its origins remain a mystery.

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“It’s a dud, just like the Cubs were,” -PAT CAMDEN, Chicago police spokesman comparing the team’s season and the discovery of a potentially explosive device.After a groundskeeper finds a grenade in the Wrigley Field turf, bomb and arson investigators are called to evaluate the right field discovery. The rusty, hollowed-out shell turns out to be harmless, and its origins remain a mystery.

The Houston Astros name Jimy Williams as the franchise’s thirteenth manager. Williams, a 35-year veteran who also managed the Blue Jays and Red Sox, replaces Larry Dierker, who despite reaching the postseason four times in five seasons, was unable to advance to the National League Championship Series.

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The Houston Astros name Jimy Williams as the franchise’s thirteenth manager. Williams, a 35-year veteran who also managed the Blue Jays and Red Sox, replaces Larry Dierker, who despite reaching the postseason four times in five seasons, was unable to advance to the National League Championship Series.

Former second baseman Wally Backman signs a two-year contract to manage the Arizona Diamondbacks

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2004 – Former second baseman Wally Backman signs a two-year contract to manage the Arizona Diamondbacks, last season’s worst team in the majors. Backman replaces interim manager Al Pedrique. However, he will be fired within two weeks after reports emerge of a past DUI conviction and harassment and spousal abuse charges.

After a 10-day Overstock.com online auction and 240 bids, Barry Bonds’ 700th home run ball goes for $804,129. Steve Williams, who came up with the milestone ball in SBC’s left field bleachers on September 17, announced he was quitting his day job as a broker’s assistant, but hadn’t decided what to do with the windfall.

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After a 10-day Overstock.com online auction and 240 bids, Barry Bonds’ 700th home run ball goes for $804,129. Steve Williams, who came up with the milestone ball in SBC’s left field bleachers on September 17, announced he was quitting his day job as a broker’s assistant, but hadn’t decided what to do with the windfall.

Prior to Game 3 of the World Series, Edgar Martinez receives the Roberto Clemente Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team. A native of Puerto Rico, the Mariners designated hitter, like the award’s namesake, is involved in a number of charitable causes.

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Prior to Game 3 of the World Series, Edgar Martinez receives the Roberto Clemente Award, an honor given to the player who best exemplifies the game of baseball, sportsmanship, community involvement and the individual’s contribution to his team. A native of Puerto Rico, the Mariners designated hitter, like the award’s namesake, is involved in a number of charitable causes.

2004 – After 5 hours, 49 minutes and 471 pitches, the Boston Red Sox outlast the Yankees, 5 – 4, in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Red Sox, down three games to none at the start of the game, stage a remarkable 9th-inning comeback just to get to extra innings, when pinch-runner Dave Roberts steals second base with Mariano Rivera on the mound before scoring the tying run on Bill Mueller’s single. Boston DH David Ortiz, who is the first player in history to hit two walk-off home runs during the postseason, completes the comeback win with 2-run shot in the bottom of the 12th. Less than 20 hours later, the teams will take the field for Game 5, the longest game in ALCS history.

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2004 – After 5 hours, 49 minutes and 471 pitches, the Boston Red Sox outlast the Yankees, 5 – 4, in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series. The Red Sox, down three games to none at the start of the game, stage a remarkable 9th-inning comeback just to get to extra innings, when pinch-runner Dave Roberts steals second base with Mariano Rivera on the mound before scoring the tying run on Bill Mueller’s single. Boston DH David Ortiz, who is the first player in history to hit two walk-off home runs during the postseason, completes the comeback win with 2-run shot in the bottom of the 12th. Less than 20 hours later, the teams will take the field for Game 5, the longest game in ALCS history.