he Hall of Fame announces a change in voting rules, as players will now be able to stay on the BBWAA ballot for a maximum of 10 and not 15 years

he Hall of Fame announces a change in voting rules, as players will now be able to stay on the BBWAA ballot for a maximum of 10 and not 15 years

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The Hall of Fame announces a change in voting rules, as players will now be able to stay on the BBWAA ballot for a maximum of 10 and not 15 years, as long as they meet the minimum 5% threshold. The move is designed to prevent the ballot from becoming overly crowded because of players tainted by steroids staying on the ballot for years on end with no realistic chance of election, but drawing votes away from more legitimate candidates. However, a number of inductees with an untainted record have had to wait over 10 years for election in recent years, such as Jim Rice, Bert Blyleven or Andre Dawson, making it likely that the rule change will have the effect of also squeezing out some worthy candidates.

The Giants acquire P Jake Peavy from the Red Sox in return for minor leaguers Heath Hembree and Edwin Escobar, in a clear indication that Boston has given up any hope of defending last year’s Championship title.

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The Giants acquire P Jake Peavy from the Red Sox in return for minor leaguers Heath Hembree and Edwin Escobar, in a clear indication that Boston has given up any hope of defending last year’s Championship title.

2014 – Yasiel Puig hits three of the Dodgers’ five triples to lead Los Angeles to an 8 – 1 win in the opening game of a three-game series with the Giants with leadership of the NL West at stake. Puig adds a double as well and ties a team record with his three-base hits, as do the five hit by the team. Zack Greinke gets the win and also records a four-strikeout inning in the 3rd.

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2014 – Yasiel Puig hits three of the Dodgers’ five triples to lead Los Angeles to an 8 – 1 win in the opening game of a three-game series with the Giants with leadership of the NL West at stake. Puig adds a double as well and ties a team record with his three-base hits, as do the five hit by the team. Zack Greinke gets the win and also records a four-strikeout inning in the 3rd.

In his 10th major league start, rookie Marcus Stroman does not allow a hit until Shane Victorino leads off the the 7th inning with a bloop single; he combines with two relievers on a one-hitter as Toronto defeats Boston, 8 – 0. Juan Francisco goes 3 for 4 with a triple and a two-run homer to lead the offence.

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In his 10th major league start, rookie Marcus Stroman does not allow a hit until Shane Victorino leads off the the 7th inning with a bloop single; he combines with two relievers on a one-hitter as Toronto defeats Boston, 8 – 0. Juan Francisco goes 3 for 4 with a triple and a two-run homer to lead the offence.

After failing to re-sign him during the off-season, the Mariners reacquire DH Kendrys Morales from Minnesota in return for P Stephen Pryor. Morales had to wait until after the 2014 amateur draft in June to find a team, as none was willing to both meet his financial demands and give up a draft pick in order to sign him. In other deals, the Yankees purchase veteran P Chris Capuano from Colorado while the A’s designate struggling former closer Jim Johnson for assignment.

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After failing to re-sign him during the off-season, the Mariners reacquire DH Kendrys Morales from Minnesota in return for P Stephen Pryor. Morales had to wait until after the 2014 amateur draft in June to find a team, as none was willing to both meet his financial demands and give up a draft pick in order to sign him. In other deals, the Yankees purchase veteran P Chris Capuano from Colorado while the A’s designate struggling former closer Jim Johnson for assignment.

While singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh-inning stretch, Andy Milovich, the 45 year-old vice president and general manager of the Class-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, is given a prostate exam in the TicketReturn.com Field press box. The first 1,000 men attending the Carolina League contest against the Winston-Salem Dash received a promotional foam rubber finger.

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While singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” during the seventh-inning stretch, Andy Milovich, the 45 year-old vice president and general manager of the Class-A Myrtle Beach Pelicans, is given a prostate exam in the TicketReturn.com Field press box. The first 1,000 men attending the Carolina League contest against the Winston-Salem Dash received a promotional foam rubber finger.

The Tigers shore up their bullpen with the acquisition of Joakim Soria from the Rangers in return for Ps Jake Thompson and Corey Knebel. Closer has proved to be a weak link for the Tigers this year, with Joe Nathansporting a 5.89 ERA.

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The Tigers shore up their bullpen with the acquisition of Joakim Soria from the Rangers in return for Ps Jake Thompson and Corey Knebel. Closer has proved to be a weak link for the Tigers this year, with Joe Nathansporting a 5.89 ERA.

Padres OF Cameron Maybin is handed a 25-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines; he is the first major leaguer suspended for PED use this season.

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Padres OF Cameron Maybin is handed a 25-game suspension for testing positive for amphetamines; he is the first major leaguer suspended for PED use this season.

Chase Headley, obtained by the Yankees less than 12 hours ago, hits a single in the 14th inning, giving the Bombers a 2-1 walk-off victory over Texas in the Bronx. New York acquired their new third baseman earlier in the day when they traded minor league pitching prospect Rafael De Paula and infielder Yangervis Solarte to the Padres, with the team also receiving $1 million from San Diego to pay part of the $4 million still owed to the infielder this season.

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Chase Headley, obtained by the Yankees less than 12 hours ago, hits a single in the 14th inning, giving the Bombers a 2-1 walk-off victory over Texas in the Bronx. New York acquired their new third baseman earlier in the day when they traded minor league pitching prospect Rafael De Paula and infielder Yangervis Solarte to the Padres, with the team also receiving $1 million from San Diego to pay part of the $4 million still owed to the infielder this season.

The Yankees acquire 3B Chase Headley from the Padres in return for IF Yangervis Solarte and P Rafael De Paula. Headley joins his new team in time to enter today’s game in the 9th inning, and to be the hero when he drives in Brian Roberts with the winning run in the 14th inning as New York beats Texas, 2 – 1.

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The Yankees acquire 3B Chase Headley from the Padres in return for IF Yangervis Solarte and P Rafael De Paula. Headley joins his new team in time to enter today’s game in the 9th inning, and to be the hero when he drives in Brian Roberts with the winning run in the 14th inning as New York beats Texas, 2 – 1.