The Royals beat the Yankees‚ 12 – 9‚ as the teams set an American League record by stroking 19 doubles. Kansas City strokes 11 of the two-baggers‚ just one shy of the AL mark.

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The Royals beat the Yankees‚ 12 – 9‚ as the teams set an American League record by stroking 19 doubles. Kansas City strokes 11 of the two-baggers‚ just one shy of the AL mark.

Rafael Furcal becomes the 12th player to turn an unassisted triple play in big league history. With Cardinals runners on first (Orlando Palmeiro) and second (Mike Matheny) in the fifth inning, the Braves shortstop makes a leaping catch of pitcher Woody Williams’ liner and steps on second base to double up Matheny before tagging out Palmeiro, who is attempting to get back to first base.

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Rafael Furcal becomes the 12th player to turn an unassisted triple play in big league history. With Cardinals runners on first (Orlando Palmeiro) and second (Mike Matheny) in the fifth inning, the Braves shortstop makes a leaping catch of pitcher Woody Williams’ liner and steps on second base to double up Matheny before tagging out Palmeiro, who is attempting to get back to first base.

2003 – The Dodgers defeat the Cubs‚ 3 – 1‚ as Eric Gagné sets a major league record for most consecutive saves from the beginning of the season with 39. It is Gagné’s 48th straight save overall‚ 2nd on the all-time list behind Tom Gordon’s 54.

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2003 – The Dodgers defeat the Cubs‚ 3 – 1‚ as Eric Gagné sets a major league record for most consecutive saves from the beginning of the season with 39. It is Gagné’s 48th straight save overall‚ 2nd on the all-time list behind Tom Gordon’s 54.

Fireballer Eric Gagné ties the single-season record for consecutive saves to start a season established in 1995 by Jose Mesa of the Indians. The Dodgers closer strikes out the Reds side in the 9th inning for his 38th save this season, and 46th consecutive regular-season save overall.

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Fireballer Eric Gagné ties the single-season record for consecutive saves to start a season established in 1995 by Jose Mesa of the Indians. The Dodgers closer strikes out the Reds side in the 9th inning for his 38th save this season, and 46th consecutive regular-season save overall.

Albert Pujols joins Jose Canseco as the only other player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs during his first three seasons. The Cardinals left fielder accomplished the feat with a run-scoring double in the first inning of the team’s 3-0 victory over Florida at Busch Stadium.

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Albert Pujols joins Jose Canseco as the only other player in major league history to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 runs during his first three seasons. The Cardinals left fielder accomplished the feat with a run-scoring double in the first inning of the team’s 3-0 victory over Florida at Busch Stadium.

Three weeks after acquiring Armando Benitez in a trade with the crosstown Mets, the Yankees send the much-maligned reliever to the Mariners. In return, the Bronx Bombers get back 36-year-old Jeff Nelson for his second tour with the team.

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Three weeks after acquiring Armando Benitez in a trade with the crosstown Mets, the Yankees send the much-maligned reliever to the Mariners. In return, the Bronx Bombers get back 36-year-old Jeff Nelson for his second tour with the team.

Major League Baseball announces a five-year deal, which will generate more than $500 million in revenue, for apparel and headwear global licensing rights. The seven companies involved in the deal include Majestic Athletic, New Era Cap, Twins Enterprises, Nike USA, Dynasty Apparel Industries, Drew Pearson International, and VF Imagewear.

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Major League Baseball announces a five-year deal, which will generate more than $500 million in revenue, for apparel and headwear global licensing rights. The seven companies involved in the deal include Majestic Athletic, New Era Cap, Twins Enterprises, Nike USA, Dynasty Apparel Industries, Drew Pearson International, and VF Imagewear.

The Expos retire number 8 as a tribute to Gary Carter, their first and only player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Montreal cap. During his 12-year tenure with the team, the ‘Kid’ was selected to the National League All-Star team seven times.

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The Expos retire number 8 as a tribute to Gary Carter, their first and only player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame wearing a Montreal cap. During his 12-year tenure with the team, the ‘Kid’ was selected to the National League All-Star team seven times.

Breaking his own record set a week later during last season, John Smoltz becomes the fastest pitcher to record 40 saves. The Braves’ closer throws a scoreless ninth in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Astros to establish the new mark.

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Breaking his own record set a week later during last season, John Smoltz becomes the fastest pitcher to record 40 saves. The Braves’ closer throws a scoreless ninth in the team’s 7-4 victory over the Astros to establish the new mark.