Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura approves a financing framework for a $330 million open-air stadium. The bill is the result a seven-year effort by the Twins to secure help from the state, but the plan has only tepid support from the club because team officials are unsure if they’ll be able to find $120 million for a required downpayment and get a guarantee from Major League Baseball that a team will play in Minnesota for at least 30 years.

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Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura approves a financing framework for a $330 million open-air stadium. The bill is the result a seven-year effort by the Twins to secure help from the state, but the plan has only tepid support from the club because team officials are unsure if they’ll be able to find $120 million for a required downpayment and get a guarantee from Major League Baseball that a team will play in Minnesota for at least 30 years.

The Diamondbacks set down the Giants, 9 – 4, behind Randy Johnson. Johnson notches the 3,500th strikeout of his big league career in the contest.

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The Diamondbacks set down the Giants, 9 – 4, behind Randy Johnson. Johnson notches the 3,500th strikeout of his big league career in the contest.

The Devil Rays defeat the Mariners, 1 – 0, behind Joe Kennedy’s four-hitter. The contest ends Tampa Bay’s streak of 194 consecutive games without a complete game. Kennedy’s only misplay is an error on a bad throw; Kennedy will make 10 errors on 41 chances this year to lead major league pitchers in miscues.

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The Devil Rays defeat the Mariners, 1 – 0, behind Joe Kennedy’s four-hitter. The contest ends Tampa Bay’s streak of 194 consecutive games without a complete game. Kennedy’s only misplay is an error on a bad throw; Kennedy will make 10 errors on 41 chances this year to lead major league pitchers in miscues.

Cubs’ first baseman Fred McGriff’s two-run homer at Miller Park ties Ellis Burks’ record of homering in 40 different major league parks. The ‘Crime Dog’s’ eighth inning blast knots the score 3-3 in an eventual 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Brewers, snapping Chicago’s nine-game losing streak.

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Cubs’ first baseman Fred McGriff’s two-run homer at Miller Park ties Ellis Burks’ record of homering in 40 different major league parks. The ‘Crime Dog’s’ eighth inning blast knots the score 3-3 in an eventual 4-3, 11-inning victory over the Brewers, snapping Chicago’s nine-game losing streak.

At Bank One Ballpark, Erubiel Durazo drives in nine runs with three homers and a double. The Diamondbacks first baseman’s offensive output helps Arizona beat Philadelphia 12-9.

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At Bank One Ballpark, Erubiel Durazo drives in nine runs with three homers and a double. The Diamondbacks first baseman’s offensive output helps Arizona beat Philadelphia 12-9.

The Mariners score eight times in the 7th inning and go on to batter the Blue Jays, 15 – 2. LF Mark McLemore goes 5 for 5, including a double and three-run home run, for Seattle.

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The Mariners score eight times in the 7th inning and go on to batter the Blue Jays, 15 – 2. LF Mark McLemore goes 5 for 5, including a double and three-run home run, for Seattle.

The New York Times reports that October 1st, which is the first day of the postseason, is also being considered as a possible strike date. In yesterday’s edition, the newspaper had indicated an early August date was being considered for a labor action by the Players Association if a new Collective bargaining agreement can’t be reached.

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The New York Times reports that October 1st, which is the first day of the postseason, is also being considered as a possible strike date. In yesterday’s edition, the newspaper had indicated an early August date was being considered for a labor action by the Players Association if a new Collective bargaining agreement can’t be reached.

Astros bench coach Tony Pena is named manager of the Royals replacing interim skipper John Mizerock, who had taken over the reins when Tony Muser was fired on April 29th. Buck Showalter and Bucky Dent were rumored to be candidates for the position.

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Astros bench coach Tony Pena is named manager of the Royals replacing interim skipper John Mizerock, who had taken over the reins when Tony Muser was fired on April 29th. Buck Showalter and Bucky Dent were rumored to be candidates for the position.

At Latino-American Stadium, 77-year-old Jimmy Carter throws the ceremonial first pitch of the Cuban League All-Star game. Warming up, the former U.S. President is coached by Fidel Castro.

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At Latino-American Stadium, 77-year-old Jimmy Carter throws the ceremonial first pitch of the Cuban League All-Star game. Warming up, the former U.S. President is coached by Fidel Castro.

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38 home runs shy of the exclusive 500 home run club, Jose Canseco retires at 37 age due to injuries sustained in recent years. The former American League MVP, who was cut by the Expos during spring training, had his best years in Oakland, forming with Mark McGwire one of the most feared one-two punches of the late 1980s and early 1990s.

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38 home runs shy of the exclusive 500 home run club, Jose Canseco retires at 37 age due to injuries sustained in recent years. The former American League MVP, who was cut by the Expos during spring training, had his best years in Oakland, forming with Mark McGwire one of the most feared one-two punches of the late 1980s and early 1990s.