The Athletics nab sought-after ace Kevin Appier from the Royals for pitchers Brad Rigby, Blake Stein and Jeff D’Amico.
The Athletics nab sought-after ace Kevin Appier from the Royals for pitchers Brad Rigby, Blake Stein and Jeff D’Amico.
Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle rages on, the two instigators are discovered praying together when the pitcher’s prayer for forgiveness is overheard by the angry batter.
Paul Byrd of the Phillies plunks Braves catcher Eddie Perez on the back, precipitating a bench-clearing brawl between the two already unfriendly ball clubs. As the battle rages on, the two instigators are discovered praying together when the pitcher’s prayer for forgiveness is overheard by the angry batter.
1999 – The Yankees defeat the Red Sox, 13 – 3, as 2B Chuck Knoblauch raps out five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home four runs.
1999 – The Yankees defeat the Red Sox, 13 – 3, as 2B Chuck Knoblauch raps out five hits, including a double and home run, and drives home four runs.
The Athletics obtain P Omar Olivares and IF Randy Velarde from the Angels in exchange for P Elvin Nina and OFs Jeff DaVanon and Nathan Haynes.
The Athletics obtain P Omar Olivares and IF Randy Velarde from the Angels in exchange for P Elvin Nina and OFs Jeff DaVanon and Nathan Haynes.
Thirteen National League umpires lose their jobs as the resignations they tendered on July 14th are accepted.
Thirteen National League umpires lose their jobs as the resignations they tendered on July 14th are accepted.
1999 – The Blue Jays obtain 1B David Segui from the Mariners in exchange for P Tom Davey and Steve Sinclair. Segui’s refusal of the Mariners’ three-year, $17 million offer prompted the trade. Segui will settle for a one-year arbitrated contract with the Jays.
1999 – The Blue Jays obtain 1B David Segui from the Mariners in exchange for P Tom Davey and Steve Sinclair. Segui’s refusal of the Mariners’ three-year, $17 million offer prompted the trade. Segui will settle for a one-year arbitrated contract with the Jays.
The Angels’ 11-game losing streak ends as they defeat the Devil Rays, 10 – 5.
The Angels’ 11-game losing streak ends as they defeat the Devil Rays, 10 – 5.
The Pirates defeat the Mets, 5 – 1, in the first of Major League Baseball’s “Turn Ahead the Clock Nights.” Each team wears futuristic uniforms, with the home town squad becoming the “Mercury” Mets for the night. The futuristic theme is carried out throughout the evening, with the scoreboard flashing computerized photos of the players as each comes to the plate. Rickey Henderson, for example, is given three eyes and pointy ears, and plays “left quadrant.” Al Martin hits the first of his two home runs in the 1st “sector,” and rookie Kris Benson goes the distance for the win.
The Pirates defeat the Mets, 5 – 1, in the first of Major League Baseball’s “Turn Ahead the Clock Nights.” Each team wears futuristic uniforms, with the home town squad becoming the “Mercury” Mets for the night. The futuristic theme is carried out throughout the evening, with the scoreboard flashing computerized photos of the players as each comes to the plate. Rickey Henderson, for example, is given three eyes and pointy ears, and plays “left quadrant.” Al Martin hits the first of his two home runs in the 1st “sector,” and rookie Kris Benson goes the distance for the win.
The Diamondbacks bring up Mexican star Erubiel Durazo, 25, to replace slumping 1B Travis Lee. Durazo, whose contract was purchased from the Monterrey Sultans last December after he hit .350, tore up the minors (AAEl Paso Diablos, .403, 14 home run in 64 games; AAA Tucson Sidewinders, .407, 10 home run, 30 G). He’ll do the same in the National League hitting .329, with 11 homers, in 52 games.
The Diamondbacks bring up Mexican star Erubiel Durazo, 25, to replace slumping 1B Travis Lee. Durazo, whose contract was purchased from the Monterrey Sultans last December after he hit .350, tore up the minors (AAEl Paso Diablos, .403, 14 home run in 64 games; AAA Tucson Sidewinders, .407, 10 home run, 30 G). He’ll do the same in the National League hitting .329, with 11 homers, in 52 games.
Major League umpires file suit in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, PA for the right to withdraw their mass resignations. So far, 14 of the 56 umps who “resigned” have withdrawn their resignations. Resignations from nine of the American League umps are accepted by the league.
Major League umpires file suit in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia, PA for the right to withdraw their mass resignations. So far, 14 of the 56 umps who “resigned” have withdrawn their resignations. Resignations from nine of the American League umps are accepted by the league.
