The Indians acquire IF-OF Bip Roberts from the Royals in exchange for P Roland de la Maza.

The Brewers obtain P Pete Harnisch from the Mets in exchange for OF Donny Moore.

Behind Alex Fernandez, the Marlins solidify their hold on the National League wild card position with a 4 – 1 victory over the Blue Jays. OF Shawn Green has all three of Toronto’s hits.

Yankee P David Wells threatens to punch out owner George Steinbrenner during a clubhouse argument.

Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.

The Brewers acquire OF Darrin Jackson from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named.

After a catcher’s interference call extends the sixth inning, Javy Lopez hits Darryl Kile’s next pitch for a three-run home run that proves to be the difference in the Braves’ 4-2 victory over Astros at Turner Field. The frame appeared to be over when Ryan Klesco grounded out to short, but he was awarded first base when his bat hit backstop Tony Eusebio’s glove.

Oakland defeats the Yankees, 8 – 7, as DH Dave Magadan leads the way with five hits, including a home run.

The Dodgers best the Pirates, 9 – 5, with the help of five hits by OF Otis Nixon and six RBIs from C Mike Piazza. Los Angeles now leads the National League West by 1 1/2 games over the Giants.