In three pennant insurance moves, the Astros obtain veteran Stan Javier from the Giants for P Joe Messman; the Diamondbacks get IF-OF Lenny Harris from the Rockies in exchange for IF Belvani Martinez; and the Indians pick up the once highly-touted Tyler Houston from the Cubs for P Richard Negrette. Houston will prove valuable at 3B.

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In three pennant insurance moves, the Astros obtain veteran Stan Javier from the Giants for P Joe Messman; the Diamondbacks get IF-OF Lenny Harris from the Rockies in exchange for IF Belvani Martinez; and the Indians pick up the once highly-touted Tyler Houston from the Cubs for P Richard Negrette. Houston will prove valuable at 3B.

Down 12 – 4, the Indians rally for 10 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to defeat the Angels, 14 – 12. 1B Richie Sexson gets four hits and drives home five runs for the Tribe. This is the third time this season that the Indians have rallied from an 8-run deficit to win, a major league record.

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Down 12 – 4, the Indians rally for 10 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to defeat the Angels, 14 – 12. 1B Richie Sexson gets four hits and drives home five runs for the Tribe. This is the third time this season that the Indians have rallied from an 8-run deficit to win, a major league record.

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Edgardo Alfonzo of the New York Mets becomes only the fifth player in major league history to hit three home runs while going 6-for-6 in a game

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On August 30, 1999, At the Astrodome, Edgardo Alfonzo becomes the first player in the Mets’ 38-year history to go 6-for-6, scoring six times, and drives in five runs. The second baseman hits three homers, two singles, and a double for a team-record 16 total bases in New York’s 17-1 rout of Houston. becomes only the…

In an article in the New York Times, former major league OF Billy Bean reveals his fears as a gay man in the world of major league baseball. Former Dodger Glenn Burke, who died of AIDS in 1995, is the only other ex-player to have acknowledged his homosexuality.

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In an article in the New York Times, former major league OF Billy Bean reveals his fears as a gay man in the world of major league baseball. Former Dodger Glenn Burke, who died of AIDS in 1995, is the only other ex-player to have acknowledged his homosexuality.

Barry Bonds clubs a pair of homers, including a 2-run no-out game-winner in the 10th, to give the Giants a 6 – 4 win over the Phillies. The win goes to Rich Rodriguez, who has won seven straight since last losing on June 13, 1997. The 2nd-place Giants have now won 10 of 12.

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Barry Bonds clubs a pair of homers, including a 2-run no-out game-winner in the 10th, to give the Giants a 6 – 4 win over the Phillies. The win goes to Rich Rodriguez, who has won seven straight since last losing on June 13, 1997. The 2nd-place Giants have now won 10 of 12.

The Mets roll over the Astros, 17 – 1, as 2B Edgardo Alfonzo goes 6 for 6, a club record, with a double, three homers, five RBI, and six runs scored. The six runs scored ties the modern major league mark. Alfonzo is the only the 5th player ever to hit three home runs while going 6 for 6.

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The Mets roll over the Astros, 17 – 1, as 2B Edgardo Alfonzo goes 6 for 6, a club record, with a double, three homers, five RBI, and six runs scored. The six runs scored ties the modern major league mark. Alfonzo is the only the 5th player ever to hit three home runs while going 6 for 6.

1999 – Albert Belle clubs four doubles, tying a major league record, to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 4 win at Detroit. It’s the Birds’ last game at Tiger Stadium.

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1999 – Albert Belle clubs four doubles, tying a major league record, to lead the Orioles to an 11 – 4 win at Detroit. It’s the Birds’ last game at Tiger Stadium.

Tony Eusebio’s home run in the top of the 13th inning is the difference in the Astros’ 11-9 victory over the Braves in Atlanta. The Houston catcher’s homer breaks the skid of eleven consecutive losses, which is a team record.

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Tony Eusebio’s home run in the top of the 13th inning is the difference in the Astros’ 11-9 victory over the Braves in Atlanta. The Houston catcher’s homer breaks the skid of eleven consecutive losses, which is a team record.