On May 7, 2009, The Dodgers fail to improve upon their 13-game winning streak at home to open the seasonâthe victorious span surpassed the 1911 Tigers to set a new major league mark. The 11-9 loss to Washington comes on the same day the team learns about Manny Ramirez, the clubâs most productive hitter, being suspended for 50 games after testing positive for a banned substance.
The Orioles trade Derrek Lee to the Pirates in exchange for minor-leaguer Aaron Baker, who will report to Class A Frederick. The Bucs hope their new good-fielding first baseman can provide some pop to the lineup as the team tries to stay in contention in the competitive NL Central Division race.
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July 30, 2011
