Jarrod Saltalamacchia of the Braves sets the record for the longest name in major league history. 15 prior players have had 13 letters in their last names, with the record having stood since the 19th Century. Saltalamacchia debuts on his 22nd birthday and gets the appearance due to injuries to Brian McCann and Brayan Pena a day earlier, both hit by bats.

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Jarrod Saltalamacchia of the Braves sets the record for the longest name in major league history. 15 prior players have had 13 letters in their last names, with the record having stood since the 19th Century. Saltalamacchia debuts on his 22nd birthday and gets the appearance due to injuries to Brian McCann and Brayan Pena a day earlier, both hit by bats.

Thanks to a winning rally that starts with an infield single which is in play after hitting the second-highest “B” ring at Tropicana Field, the Rays beat Minnesota, 4-3, in 10 innings. Tomorrow, a mannequin wearing a Twins uniform will be placed near the spot where Carlos Pena’s fortunate hit struck the roof.

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Thanks to a winning rally that starts with an infield single which is in play after hitting the second-highest “B” ring at Tropicana Field, the Rays beat Minnesota, 4-3, in 10 innings. Tomorrow, a mannequin wearing a Twins uniform will be placed near the spot where Carlos Pena’s fortunate hit struck the roof.

Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history
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Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history

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On April 29, 2007, Colorado rookie shortstop Troy Tulowitzki performs the 13th unassisted triple play in major league history. Tulowitzki catches a line drive off the bat of Atlanta’s Chipper Jones, steps on second to double off Kelly Johnson, and tags Edgar Renteria as he heads to second base. Tulowitzki is the second rookie to accomplish the rare feat.

Alex Cabrera hits his 250th home run since joining the Seibu Lions. It comes in his 733rd game in Nippon Pro Baseball, tying Ralph Bryant in being the quickest player to reach that mark.

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Alex Cabrera hits his 250th home run since joining the Seibu Lions. It comes in his 733rd game in Nippon Pro Baseball, tying Ralph Bryant in being the quickest player to reach that mark.

Jamie Moyer doubles to left field against Kevin Gregg. It has been 19 years since his last double in the majors, breaking the record for longest interval. Art Herring (15 years) had held the record for 61 years.

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Jamie Moyer doubles to left field against Kevin Gregg. It has been 19 years since his last double in the majors, breaking the record for longest interval. Art Herring (15 years) had held the record for 61 years.

2007 – Trevor Hoffman pitches in his 803rd game for the San Diego Padres, breaking the record for games pitched with one club. The prior record had been shared by Walter Johnson and Elroy Face.

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2007 – Trevor Hoffman pitches in his 803rd game for the San Diego Padres, breaking the record for games pitched with one club. The prior record had been shared by Walter Johnson and Elroy Face.

On the night in which the ceremonial first pitch is thrown by his three sons, Trevor Hoffman is unable to hold on to a two run lead when the Dodgers score three in the ninth and eventually beat the Padres, 6-5. It’s ‘Trevor Time Desk Clock’ Night, and the usually reliable Padres closer blows the save, thanks to some shady defense, for the second consecutive game.

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On the night in which the ceremonial first pitch is thrown by his three sons, Trevor Hoffman is unable to hold on to a two run lead when the Dodgers score three in the ninth and eventually beat the Padres, 6-5. It’s ‘Trevor Time Desk Clock’ Night, and the usually reliable Padres closer blows the save, thanks to some shady defense, for the second consecutive game.

2007 – Rookie submarine pitcher Yushi Aida gets a win for the Yomiuri Giants over the Yokohama BayStars; he joins father Teruo Aida as the first father-son duo in Nippon Pro Baseball history to both win a game.

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2007 – Rookie submarine pitcher Yushi Aida gets a win for the Yomiuri Giants over the Yokohama BayStars; he joins father Teruo Aida as the first father-son duo in Nippon Pro Baseball history to both win a game.

Riding as a passenger in a car near San Francisco, 73 year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam dies in an auto accident. The prolific writer’s books covered various topics in American history, including pennant races (The Summer of ’49), World Series (October 1964), and ballplayers who were lifelong friends (Teammates).

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Riding as a passenger in a car near San Francisco, 73 year-old Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist David Halberstam dies in an auto accident. The prolific writer’s books covered various topics in American history, including pennant races (The Summer of ’49), World Series (October 1964), and ballplayers who were lifelong friends (Teammates).