Oklahoma City’s Rick Helling pitches a perfect game, winning, 4 – 0, over Nashville.
Oklahoma City’s Rick Helling pitches a perfect game, winning, 4 – 0, over Nashville.
Clemson University P Kris Benson becomes the highest-paid draft choice ever. He logs on with the Pirates for a $2 million signing bonus.
Clemson University P Kris Benson becomes the highest-paid draft choice ever. He logs on with the Pirates for a $2 million signing bonus.
The Royals roll to an 18 – 3 win over California as Johnny Damon hits a grand slam and drives in seven runs. Jim Abbott loses his 11th straight decision.
The Royals roll to an 18 – 3 win over California as Johnny Damon hits a grand slam and drives in seven runs. Jim Abbott loses his 11th straight decision.
Fernando Valenzuela limits Pittsburgh to three hits in 7 2/3 innings and Greg Vaughn hits the 100-RBI mark with a solo homer to lead the Padres to a 4 – 1 win. Vaughn, who had 95 RBIs with Milwaukee before being traded, is the first player to hit 100 ribbies in a season while playing in both leagues.
Fernando Valenzuela limits Pittsburgh to three hits in 7 2/3 innings and Greg Vaughn hits the 100-RBI mark with a solo homer to lead the Padres to a 4 – 1 win. Vaughn, who had 95 RBIs with Milwaukee before being traded, is the first player to hit 100 ribbies in a season while playing in both leagues.
The Tigers defeat the Yankees, 5 – 3, as DH Ruben Sierra, traded nine days ago from the Yankees, drives home all five Detroit runs with a double and 3-run homer.
The Tigers defeat the Yankees, 5 – 3, as DH Ruben Sierra, traded nine days ago from the Yankees, drives home all five Detroit runs with a double and 3-run homer.
Eddie Murray’s 494th homer moves him ahead of Lou Gehrig to 15th place on the all-time list. The two-run homer in the 6th inning breaks a tie as Baltimore beats the Brewers‚ 6 – 4.
Eddie Murray’s 494th homer moves him ahead of Lou Gehrig to 15th place on the all-time list. The two-run homer in the 6th inning breaks a tie as Baltimore beats the Brewers‚ 6 – 4.
The Rangers acquire P John Burkett (6-10) from the Marlins in exchange for P Ryan Dempster and a player to be named.
The Rangers acquire P John Burkett (6-10) from the Marlins in exchange for P Ryan Dempster and a player to be named.
Marcel Lachemann of the stumbling Angels quits as manager. John McNamara will take over for the rest of the season.
Marcel Lachemann of the stumbling Angels quits as manager. John McNamara will take over for the rest of the season.
The Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning to take a 13 – 3 lead over the Indians. After scoring one run in their half of the inning, Cleveland comes back with six of their own in the 9th, but falls three short and loses, 13 – 10. Chris Hoiles drives home four runs for the Orioles.
The Orioles score six runs in the 8th inning to take a 13 – 3 lead over the Indians. After scoring one run in their half of the inning, Cleveland comes back with six of their own in the 9th, but falls three short and loses, 13 – 10. Chris Hoiles drives home four runs for the Orioles.
The Braves end their 17-game 20-day road trip, with a 6 – 4 win over the Dodgers. The extended road stay is caused by the Atlanta-based Olympics.
The Braves end their 17-game 20-day road trip, with a 6 – 4 win over the Dodgers. The extended road stay is caused by the Atlanta-based Olympics.
