The Giants obtain P Livan Hernandez from the Marlins in exchange for minor league Ps Jason Grilli and Nate Bump.

The Pirates obtain C Joe Oliver and C Humberto Cota from the Devil Rays for OF Jose Guillen and P Jeff Sparks. Guillen, who drove in 154 runs in his first two seasons, has been sub-par this year after arriving at spring training a month late due to visa problems. Pittsburgh is desperate for catching help following the injury of Jason Kendall earlier this month.

The Mets obtain P Kenny Rogers from the Athletics for OF Terrence Long and P Leoner Vasquez.

The Padres defeat the Giants, 8 – 7. OF Barry Bonds fans four times for the Giants, while San Francisco P Jerry Spradlin strikes out four Padres in the 7th inning. Spradlin becomes the first pitcher in S.F. history to perform the feat, which has been turned 32 previous times.

The Rockies sweep a doubleheader from the Dodgers, winning the first game, 4 – 1, and the second, 12 – 11. In the nightcap, Dodger SS Mark Grudzielanek collects five hits and scores four runs.

1999 – The Reds defeat the Cardinals, 1 – 0, behind the one-hit pitching of Ron Villone (8 innings) and Scott Williamson (1 inning). OF J.D. Drew’s double is the only hit for St. Louis.

In a 7-6 interleague victory over Cincinnati, Jeff Weaver becomes the first Tigers pitcher to hit a double in 27 years. The last Detroit hurler to accomplish the feat was Chuck Seelbach. who banged a two-bagger off Lloyd Allen of the Angels on August 20, 1972.

1999 – The White Sox defeat the Brewers, 10 – 8, in 12 innings. The 18-hit Chicago attack is led by rookie OF Chris Singleton’s five safeties, including a 12th-inning home run. It is the rookie’s second five-hit game in less than two weeks.

The Brewers defeat the Royals, 11 – 3, as 1B Mark Loretta strokes five hits, including a double and home run, brings home four runs, and scores three himself.