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7/6/2013 – There was confusion concerning the Giants batting order in a game against the Dodgers. In the bottom of the first inning, the Giants had a runner on 3B and one out when Buster Posey hit an RBI-double to the RF corner. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly spoke to HP umpire Tony Randazzo, saying that Posey was listed fourth and Pedro Sandoval should have been the batter. Sandoval was ruled out, the runner went back to third, and Posey came back to the plate to bat in his proper spot, making the third out of the inning and wiping a run off the board for the Giants.

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7/6/2013 – There was confusion concerning the Giants batting order in a game against the Dodgers. In the bottom of the first inning, the Giants had a runner on 3B and one out when Buster Posey hit an RBI-double to the RF corner. Dodgers manager Don Mattingly spoke to HP umpire Tony Randazzo, saying that Posey was listed fourth and Pedro Sandoval should have been the batter. Sandoval was ruled out, the runner went back to third, and Posey came back to the plate to bat in his proper spot, making the third out of the inning and wiping a run off the board for the Giants.

The Giants lose a 1st-inning run when they are caught batting out of order against the Dodgers. C Buster Posey is listed as batting fourth on the official line-up, but comes up third in the inning, and drives in a run with a double. The Dodgers appeal successfully and Pablo Sandoval, who should have batted third, is called out, while the hit is wiped out; Posey hits again, now in his rightful spot, but flies out to end the inning. However, Giants starter Madison Bumgarner makes sure the mistake does not turn out to be costly, as he retires the first 14 batters he faces and drives in two runs on his way to a 4 – 2 win.

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The Giants lose a 1st-inning run when they are caught batting out of order against the Dodgers. C Buster Posey is listed as batting fourth on the official line-up, but comes up third in the inning, and drives in a run with a double. The Dodgers appeal successfully and Pablo Sandoval, who should have batted third, is called out, while the hit is wiped out; Posey hits again, now in his rightful spot, but flies out to end the inning. However, Giants starter Madison Bumgarner makes sure the mistake does not turn out to be costly, as he retires the first 14 batters he faces and drives in two runs on his way to a 4 – 2 win.

Juan Uribe doubles, triples and homers to drive in 7 runs in leading the Dodgers to a 10 – 2 win over the Giants. The Dodgers have won 11 of their last 13, but lose OF Matt Kemp who re-injures his left shoulder in the 2nd inning. The Giants are heading the opposite direction however, with their 10th loss in 11 games.

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Juan Uribe doubles, triples and homers to drive in 7 runs in leading the Dodgers to a 10 – 2 win over the Giants. The Dodgers have won 11 of their last 13, but lose OF Matt Kemp who re-injures his left shoulder in the 2nd inning. The Giants are heading the opposite direction however, with their 10th loss in 11 games.

Austin Jackson goes 4 for 5 with a two-run homer and Justin Verlander pitches seven shutout innings to pick up his 9th win as Detroit demolishes Toronto, 11 – 1. Torii Hunter has 3 RBIs and Prince Fielder adds a couple more as the Bengals’ other sluggers compensate for the absence of Miguel Cabrera, who takes a rare day off.

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Austin Jackson goes 4 for 5 with a two-run homer and Justin Verlander pitches seven shutout innings to pick up his 9th win as Detroit demolishes Toronto, 11 – 1. Torii Hunter has 3 RBIs and Prince Fielder adds a couple more as the Bengals’ other sluggers compensate for the absence of Miguel Cabrera, who takes a rare day off.

Max Scherzer of the Tigers gets lucky number 13, a 6 – 2 win over the Blue Jays that improves his record to 13-0 on the year. It is the best start by a pitcher since Roger Clemens began the 1986 season 14-0.

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On July 3, 2013 Max Scherzer of the Tigers gets lucky number 13, a 6 – 2 win over the Blue Jays that improves his record to 13-0 on the year. It is the best start by a pitcher since Roger Clemens began the 1986 season 14-0. Source Baseball Reference July 3

Jeff Locke of the Pirates is not quite in the same universe, but still wins his 8th straight decision as the Bucs defeat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Locke lost his first start of the year before embarking on the streak. Andrew McCutchenreaches bases five times and scores twice for Pittsburgh.

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On July 3, 2013 Jeff Locke of the Pirates is not quite in the same universe, but still wins his 8th straight decision as the Bucs defeat the Phillies, 6 – 5. Locke lost his first start of the year before embarking on the streak. Andrew McCutchenreaches bases five times and scores twice for Pittsburgh. Source Baseball Reference July 3

In his final attempt to play major league baseball after being given a 100-game suspension in 2011 for taking performance-enhancing drugs, Manny Ramirez agrees to a minor league deal with the Rangers. After experiencing a lack of production due to his decreased bat speed while playing for the PCL’s Round Rock Express, the 41 year-old outfielder/DH will be released by Texas next month, effectively ending his controversial 19-year major league career with a lifetime .312 batting average.

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In his final attempt to play major league baseball after being given a 100-game suspension in 2011 for taking performance-enhancing drugs, Manny Ramirez agrees to a minor league deal with the Rangers. After experiencing a lack of production due to his decreased bat speed while playing for the PCL’s Round Rock Express, the 41 year-old outfielder/DH will be released by Texas next month, effectively ending his controversial 19-year major league career with a lifetime .312 batting average.

Yasiel Puig becomes the first player to be named Player of the Month for the first month he plays in the major leagues in the 55-year history of the award

Yasiel Puig becomes the first player to be named Player of the Month for the first month he plays in the major leagues in the 55-year history of the award

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Yasiel Puig becomes the first player to be named Player of the Month for the first month he plays in the major leagues in the 55-year history of the award. The Dodger outfielder played in 26 games in June, compiling a .436 batting average, with his 44 base hits being the second-most ever by a first-month player, only behind Joe DiMaggio’s total of 48 in 1936.

Homer Bailey of the Reds throws the first no-hitter of the season, defeating the Giants, 3 – 0; Bailey also pitched the last no-hitter of 2012. He strikes out 9 while only a 7th-inning walk to Gregor Blanco keeps him from a perfect game. 1B Joey Votto makes a heads-up play to save the bid, however: one batter after Blanco’s walk, he fields a soft liner off the bat of Buster Posey, but realizes he has no play at first base, as Bailey is late in coming to cover; instead he throws to third base, where Todd Frazier tags out Blanco, turning Posey’s potential hit into a fielder’s choice.

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On July 2, 2013 Homer Bailey of the Reds throws the first no-hitter of the season, defeating the Giants, 3 – 0; Bailey also pitched the last no-hitter of 2012. He strikes out 9 while only a 7th-inning walk to Gregor Blanco keeps him from a perfect game. 1B Joey Votto makes a heads-up play to save the bid, however: one batter after Blanco’s walk, he fields…

The Orioles acquire P Scott Feldman from the Cubs in return for Ps Pedro Strop and Jake Arrieta in the first significant trade since the start of the season.

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On July 2, 2013 The Orioles acquire P Scott Feldman from the Cubs in return for Ps Pedro Strop and Jake Arrieta in the first significant trade since the start of the season.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2