The Marlins lose again, this time 2 – 1 to the Rays, when James Shields pitches a complete game. Before what turns out to be the team’s 18th loss in its last 19 games, After less than one season in the dugout, Edwin Rodriguez unexpectedly resigns as the manager of the struggling last-place Marlins. During his brief tenure with Florida, the first Puerto Rican-born manager in major league history compiled a 78-86 record with the team.. Bench coach Brandon Hyde is at the helm for today’s loss.

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On June 19, 2011 The Marlins lose again, this time 2 – 1 to the Rays, when James Shields pitches a complete game. Before what turns out to be the team’s 18th loss in its last 19 games, After less than one season in the dugout, Edwin Rodriguez unexpectedly resigns as the manager of the struggling last-place Marlins. During his brief…

The Cardinals beat the Royals, 4 – 3, on Skip Schumaker’s walk-off home run in the 9th inning, but are more concerned about a wrist injury sustained by All-Star 1B Albert Pujols in the 6th inning as he attempts to make a tag on Wilson Betemit. Pujols’ glove hand slams into Betemit and he falls to the ground in pain with what is first diagnosed as a sprained wrist. Tests conducted the next day will reveal a fracture.

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On June 19, 2011 The Cardinals beat the Royals, 4 – 3, on Skip Schumaker’s walk-off home run in the 9th inning, but are more concerned about a wrist injury sustained by All-Star 1B Albert Pujols in the 6th inning as he attempts to make a tag on Wilson Betemit. Pujols’ glove hand slams into Betemit and he falls to the ground in pain…

A violent collision at home plate between Carlos Pena of the Cubs and New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin is the highlight of the Yanks’ 4 – 3 win. With New York up 3 – 2 in the 6th inning, Geovany Soto hits a bases-loaded line drive to left which Brett Gardner catches as he is charging; he fires a one-hop strike to Martin, which arrives just before Pena crashes into him, sending his helmet flying and the catcher rolling on the ground. But Martin holds on for an inning-ending double play. A.J. Burnett is the winner over Ryan Dempster, with Mariano Rivera picking up the save.

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On June 18, 2011 A violent collision at home plate between Carlos Pena of the Cubs and New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin is the highlight of the Yanks’ 4 – 3 win. With New York up 3 – 2 in the 6th inning, Geovany Soto hits a bases-loaded line drive to left which Brett Gardner catches as he is charging; he fires a one-hop strike to Martin, which…

The Nationals have now won 8 straight after Jordan Zimmermann beats the Orioles, 4 – 2. He gives up two runs over 6 1/3 innings, but a two-run homer by Michael Morse, a solo shot by Ryan Zimmerman and good bullpen work by Henry Rodriguez and Drew Storen secure the victory.

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On June 18, 2011 The Nationals have now won 8 straight after Jordan Zimmermann beats the Orioles, 4 – 2. He gives up two runs over 6 1/3 innings, but a two-run homer by Michael Morse, a solo shot by Ryan Zimmerman and good bullpen work by Henry Rodriguez and Drew Storen secure the victory.

2011 – Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie reach a divorce settlement that will determine the fate of the team. A judge will decide at a one-day trial on August 4th whether the team is the sole property of Frank McCourt, as he claims, or community property of the former couple, as his wife pretends. If the ruling is the latter, the property will be split 50-50 between the two estranged spouses, forcing the sale of the team. But even if Frank McCourt’s claim is upheld, his shaky financial situation, including an expected $100 million payment he is likely to be ordered to make to Jamie, could also result in the team’s sale. The divorce settlement will become null three days later when Commissioner Bud Selig rejects a proposed television deal with Fox Sports on whose execution the settlement was based.

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2011 – Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt and his wife Jamie reach a divorce settlement that will determine the fate of the team. A judge will decide at a one-day trial on August 4th whether the team is the sole property of Frank McCourt, as he claims, or community property of the former couple, as his wife pretends. If the ruling is the latter, the property will be split 50-50 between the two estranged spouses, forcing the sale of the team. But even if Frank McCourt’s claim is upheld, his shaky financial situation, including an expected $100 million payment he is likely to be ordered to make to Jamie, could also result in the team’s sale. The divorce settlement will become null three days later when Commissioner Bud Selig rejects a proposed television deal with Fox Sports on whose execution the settlement was based.

Cliff Lee pitches a two-hitter to run the Phillies’ winning streak to 7 with a 3 – 0 win over the reeling Marlins. The Phillies have the best record in the major leagues at 44-26. Lee also helps with the bat, collecting two hits and an RBI in improving his record to 7-5.

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Cliff Lee pitches a two-hitter to run the Phillies’ winning streak to 7 with a 3 – 0 win over the reeling Marlins. The Phillies have the best record in the major leagues at 44-26. Lee also helps with the bat, collecting two hits and an RBI in improving his record to 7-5.

The Braves beat the Mets, 9 – 8, on an anticlimactic play in the 10th inning. After rallying from two runs down in the bottom of the 9th on Brooks Conrad’s two-run homer off closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Braves take advantage of a balk by reliever D.J. Carrasco that allows Diory Hernandez to score the winning run. Before coming back, the Braves blow a 6 – 2 lead by giving up a four-run 5th inning to the Mets. Chipper Jones drives in 5 runs, tying a career best.

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The Braves beat the Mets, 9 – 8, on an anticlimactic play in the 10th inning. After rallying from two runs down in the bottom of the 9th on Brooks Conrad’s two-run homer off closer Francisco Rodriguez, the Braves take advantage of a balk by reliever D.J. Carrasco that allows Diory Hernandez to score the winning run. Before coming back, the Braves blow a 6 – 2 lead by giving up a four-run 5th inning to the Mets. Chipper Jones drives in 5 runs, tying a career best.

Mark Teixeira homers from both sides of the plate in a 12 – 4 Yankee win over Texas. It is his 11th time doing so, tying Eddie Murray and Chili Davis for the all-time record.

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Mark Teixeira homers from both sides of the plate in a 12 – 4 Yankee win over Texas. It is his 11th time doing so, tying Eddie Murray and Chili Davis for the all-time record.

One day after seeing their 9-game winning streak stopped by James Shields’s shutout, the Red Sox are back at it, getting even with the Rays as Josh Beckett tosses a one-hitter in a 3 – 0 win. Kevin Youkilis hits a three-run homer off Jeremy Hellickson in the 7th for the game’s only runs. Reid Brignac has Tampa Bay’s only hit, a 3rd-inning single.

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One day after seeing their 9-game winning streak stopped by James Shields’s shutout, the Red Sox are back at it, getting even with the Rays as Josh Beckett tosses a one-hitter in a 3 – 0 win. Kevin Youkilis hits a three-run homer off Jeremy Hellickson in the 7th for the game’s only runs. Reid Brignac has Tampa Bay’s only hit, a 3rd-inning single.

Rickie Weeks homers and doubles twice as the Brewers defeat the Cubs, 7 – 5, to complete their climb to the top of the NL Central, claiming sole possession of first place after a slow start to the season. Ryan Braun doubles twice, singles and scores three runs and Corey Hart also has three hits as the Brew Crew’s bats are not dampened by rainy conditions at Wrigley Field.

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Rickie Weeks homers and doubles twice as the Brewers defeat the Cubs, 7 – 5, to complete their climb to the top of the NL Central, claiming sole possession of first place after a slow start to the season. Ryan Braun doubles twice, singles and scores three runs and Corey Hart also has three hits as the Brew Crew’s bats are not dampened by rainy conditions at Wrigley Field.