In the first inning at Detroit’s Comerica Park, Curtis Granderson steals his 20th base of the season to become only the third major leaguer to belong to the 20-20-20-20 club. The Tigers center fielder joins Frank Schulte (1911 – Cubs) and Willie Mays (1957 – Giants) as the only players to record 20 home runs, 20 triples, and 20 doubles, as well as swiping 20 bases in a season.

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In the first inning at Detroit’s Comerica Park, Curtis Granderson steals his 20th base of the season to become only the third major leaguer to belong to the 20-20-20-20 club. The Tigers center fielder joins Frank Schulte (1911 – Cubs) and Willie Mays (1957 – Giants) as the only players to record 20 home runs, 20 triples, and 20 doubles, as well as swiping 20 bases in a season.

2007 – Alex Rodriguez continues to lead the Yankees in their playoff hopes. He homers twice off Brian Bannister. The first of the homers is his 49th of the year and breaks the record for homers by a third baseman. Previously, Mike Schmidt (48 in 1980) and Rodriguez (2005) had shared the record. The Yankees win, 11 – 5. Rodriguez already holds the single-season record for shortstops, giving him the highwater mark at two positions.

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2007 – Alex Rodriguez continues to lead the Yankees in their playoff hopes. He homers twice off Brian Bannister. The first of the homers is his 49th of the year and breaks the record for homers by a third baseman. Previously, Mike Schmidt (48 in 1980) and Rodriguez (2005) had shared the record. The Yankees win, 11 – 5. Rodriguez already holds the single-season record for shortstops, giving him the highwater mark at two positions.

Alex Rodriguez, hitting his 50th and 51st home runs, joins Babe Ruth (1920-54, 1921-59, 1927-60, 1928-54), Roger Maris (1961-61), and Mickey Mantle (1956-52, 1961-54) to become only the fourth player in Yankee history to hit 50 or more homers in a single season. The Yankee infielder’s second homer breaks the major league mark of 49 homers hit by a third baseman, shared with Mike Schmidt (Phillies-1980) and Adrian Beltre (Dodgers-2004).

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Alex Rodriguez, hitting his 50th and 51st home runs, joins Babe Ruth (1920-54, 1921-59, 1927-60, 1928-54), Roger Maris (1961-61), and Mickey Mantle (1956-52, 1961-54) to become only the fourth player in Yankee history to hit 50 or more homers in a single season. The Yankee infielder’s second homer breaks the major league mark of 49 homers hit by a third baseman, shared with Mike Schmidt (Phillies-1980) and Adrian Beltre (Dodgers-2004).

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Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season

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On September 7, 2007, Curtis Granderson of the Detroit Tigers became just the sixth player in baseball history to hit at least 20 doubles, triples, and home runs in the same season. Granderson slugged his 20th homer in the seventh inning against the Mariners at Comerica Park. He will be joined by the Phillies’ Jimmy…

Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.

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Dave Littlefield is dismissed as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Littlefield’s tenure is noted for the team’s continued run of losing records. Poor moves this year included the first-round selection of Danny Moskosand a trade for Matt Morris, saddling the team with a large salary and unproductive pitcher. These actions led to a public call for Littlefield’s firing.

2007 – The Angels beat the Indians, 10 – 3. Garret Anderson drives in three runs to give him 11 straight games with at least one RBI. This marks a new record in the history of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise. Fred Lynn (1984) and Wally Joyner (1986) had shared the old record of 10.

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2007 – The Angels beat the Indians, 10 – 3. Garret Anderson drives in three runs to give him 11 straight games with at least one RBI. This marks a new record in the history of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim franchise. Fred Lynn (1984) and Wally Joyner (1986) had shared the old record of 10.

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Oakland’s Mark Ellis set two franchise records as he helped the A’s defeat the Angels 6-2 in Anaheim

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Pinterest Instagram Facebook Youtube On September 5, 2007, Oakland’s Mark Ellis set two franchise records as he helped the A’s defeat the Angels 6-2 in Anaheim. Ellis hit his 17th homer, the most ever by a second baseman for the A’s, and also played his 99th consecutive game at that position without an error. {“dynamic”:true,”content”:”post_tags”,”settings”:{“before”:””,”after”:””,”link_to_term_page”:”on”,”separator”:”…

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Alex Rodriguez hit two homers to pass Mel Ott and tie Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews all time

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On September 5, 2007,In a 10-2 rout of the Mariners at the Stadium, Alex Rodriguez hit two homers in the Yankees eight-run seventh inning to pass Mel Ott and tie Ernie Banks and Eddie Mathews for 17th on the all-time homer list at 512. Rodriguez, suffering from a sore ankle, didn’t let the injury bother…

Brandon Phillips hits his 28th home run of the yeargiving him the record for a Cincinnati Reds second baseman, surpassing Joe Morgan’s 27 in 1976

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2007 – The Reds beat the Mets, 7 – 0. Brandon Phillips hits his 28th home run of the year, coming in the 1st inning against John Maine with Alex Gonzalez aboard. This gives him the record for a Cincinnati Reds second baseman, surpassing Joe Morgan’s 27 in 1976. In his third major league start, Tom Shearn tosses six scoreless frames for the win, while Reds 1B Joey Votto homers in his first major league start.

Due to his outstanding contribution in rebuilding the historic fields of West Tampa Little League, Carl Crawford is named the Devil Rays recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award. The Tampa Bay outfielder is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national award presented by Chevrolet, which is given to the person who has outstanding skills as a ballplayer, and who has a passion for community involvement.

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Due to his outstanding contribution in rebuilding the historic fields of West Tampa Little League, Carl Crawford is named the Devil Rays recipient of the 2007 Roberto Clemente Award. The Tampa Bay outfielder is one of 30 Major League Club nominees for the national award presented by Chevrolet, which is given to the person who has outstanding skills as a ballplayer, and who has a passion for community involvement.