The Blue Jays sweep a doubleheader against the Yankees at New Yankee Stadium to increase their lead in the AL East to 4 1/2 games. In the first game, seven homers are hit, including a pair by Jose Bautista, but the game is decided in the 11th inning when Toronto scores four runs on only one hit as Bryan Mitchell and Chasen Shreve combine for five walks and a hit batsman to win, 9 – 5. In the nitecap, New York starter Ivan Nova can’t get out of the 2nd inning and the Blue Jays prevail, 10 – 7, after a lengthy rain delay. Marcus Stroman is the winner in his first game since suffering a knee injury in spring training. For the Yankees, Brett Gardner hits three homers in the twinbill, including a pair of three-run shots in the second game, but it’s all for naught.

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The Blue Jays sweep a doubleheader against the Yankees at New Yankee Stadium to increase their lead in the AL East to 4 1/2 games. In the first game, seven homers are hit, including a pair by Jose Bautista, but the game is decided in the 11th inning when Toronto scores four runs on only one hit as Bryan Mitchell and Chasen Shreve combine for five walks and a hit batsman to win, 9 – 5. In the nitecap, New York starter Ivan Nova can’t get out of the 2nd inning and the Blue Jays prevail, 10 – 7, after a lengthy rain delay. Marcus Stroman is the winner in his first game since suffering a knee injury in spring training. For the Yankees, Brett Gardner hits three homers in the twinbill, including a pair of three-run shots in the second game, but it’s all for naught.

2015 – The Orioles hit two grand slams in the 8th inning in beating the Royals, 14 – 8. In the eventful inning, Nolan Reimold hits a slam against Kelvin Herrera, then Manny Machado adds a solo shot. After Chris Davis is plunked by Franklin Morales, O’s manager Buck Showalter comes out of the dugout to complain and is ejected. After the bases are loaded again, Steve Clevenger hits another slam against Joba Chamberlain. It is the seventh time since 1900 that a team hits two bases-loaded homers in one inning.

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2015 – The Orioles hit two grand slams in the 8th inning in beating the Royals, 14 – 8. In the eventful inning, Nolan Reimold hits a slam against Kelvin Herrera, then Manny Machado adds a solo shot. After Chris Davis is plunked by Franklin Morales, O’s manager Buck Showalter comes out of the dugout to complain and is ejected. After the bases are loaded again, Steve Clevenger hits another slam against Joba Chamberlain. It is the seventh time since 1900 that a team hits two bases-loaded homers in one inning.

2015 – The last-place Phillies fire General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Such a decision was widely expected after the Phillies hired Andy MacPhail to be the team’s new President in June.

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2015 – The last-place Phillies fire General Manager Ruben Amaro Jr. Such a decision was widely expected after the Phillies hired Andy MacPhail to be the team’s new President in June.

Alex Rodriguez hits the 30th homer of his excellent comeback season with the Yankees. He ties Hank Aaron’s record of 15 seasons of 30 or more home runs. It is his first time reaching the mark since 2010, before his career almost ended because of a string of injuries and a one-year suspension for PED use.

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Alex Rodriguez hits the 30th homer of his excellent comeback season with the Yankees. He ties Hank Aaron’s record of 15 seasons of 30 or more home runs. It is his first time reaching the mark since 2010, before his career almost ended because of a string of injuries and a one-year suspension for PED use.

Bartolo Colon, extending his streak to 22 consecutive scoreless innings, shuts out Miami at Marlins Park, 6-0. The 42 year-old right-hander’s performance will be best remembered for his behind-the-back flip, throwing out Justin Bour in the sixth inning of the Marlins Park contest.

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Bartolo Colon, extending his streak to 22 consecutive scoreless innings, shuts out Miami at Marlins Park, 6-0. The 42 year-old right-hander’s performance will be best remembered for his behind-the-back flip, throwing out Justin Bour in the sixth inning of the Marlins Park contest.

2015 – Tony Zych pitches two innings and allows two runs for the Mariners in a 11-8, 15-pitcher slugfest. Zych breaks Dutch Zwilling’s 105-year-old record for the last name alphabetically in major league history.

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2015 – Tony Zych pitches two innings and allows two runs for the Mariners in a 11-8, 15-pitcher slugfest. Zych breaks Dutch Zwilling’s 105-year-old record for the last name alphabetically in major league history.

Bryce Harper scores four times and records an RBI without ever swinging his bat in Washington’s 15-1 rout of the Braves

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Bryce Harper, thanks to being issued four bases-on-balls, scores four times and records an RBI without ever swinging his bat in Washington’s 15-1 rout of the Braves at Nationals Park. The 22 year-old slugger from Las Vegas joins Rickey Henderson, Joe Morgan, and Larry Doby, who also were 0-for-0 and scored four runs without an official at-bat.

2015 – Clayton Kershaw strikes out 15 batters, tying a career best for most in a game and setting a new personal best with 251 on the season. He pitches a complete game as the Dodgers defeat the Giants, 2 – 1, to increase their lead in the NL West to 6 1/2 games. Kershaw ends the game by striking out Marlon Byrd with two runners on base.

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2015 – Clayton Kershaw strikes out 15 batters, tying a career best for most in a game and setting a new personal best with 251 on the season. He pitches a complete game as the Dodgers defeat the Giants, 2 – 1, to increase their lead in the NL West to 6 1/2 games. Kershaw ends the game by striking out Marlon Byrd with two runners on base.

2015 – On the last day on which trades can be made and the players involved still be eligible for postseason play, a number of deals get done. The Cubs acquire CF Austin Jackson from Seattle for a player to be named later, the Dodgers receive OF Justin Ruggiano, also from Seattle for a player to be named, the Giants get OF Alejandro De Aza from the Red Sox for minor leaguer Luis Ysla and the Royals get Jonny Gomes from Atlanta for SS Luis Valenzuela.

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2015 – On the last day on which trades can be made and the players involved still be eligible for postseason play, a number of deals get done. The Cubs acquire CF Austin Jackson from Seattle for a player to be named later, the Dodgers receive OF Justin Ruggiano, also from Seattle for a player to be named, the Giants get OF Alejandro De Aza from the Red Sox for minor leaguer Luis Ysla and the Royals get Jonny Gomes from Atlanta for SS Luis Valenzuela.

2015 – The insanely hot Blue Jays are at it again, demolishing the Tigers, 15 – 1. Edwin Encarnacion extends his hitting streak to 24 games, longest in the American League in three years, with a three-homer game in which he drives in 9 runs, tying a team record. Drew Hutchison is the winner in his return from a brief minor league assignment and is now 11-0 at home this season.

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2015 – The insanely hot Blue Jays are at it again, demolishing the Tigers, 15 – 1. Edwin Encarnacion extends his hitting streak to 24 games, longest in the American League in three years, with a three-homer game in which he drives in 9 runs, tying a team record. Drew Hutchison is the winner in his return from a brief minor league assignment and is now 11-0 at home this season.