Sammy Sosa’s 54th homer leads the Cubs to a 4 – 3 win over Colorado.
Sammy Sosa’s 54th homer leads the Cubs to a 4 – 3 win over Colorado.
Roger Clemens racks up his 3rd straight shutout, extending his scoreless inning streak to 29, as Toronto tops the Twins, 6 – 0. The Rocket is unbeaten in his last 17 starts.
Roger Clemens racks up his 3rd straight shutout, extending his scoreless inning streak to 29, as Toronto tops the Twins, 6 – 0. The Rocket is unbeaten in his last 17 starts.
Behind Alex Fernandez, the Marlins solidify their hold on the National League wild card position with a 4 – 1 victory over the Blue Jays. OF Shawn Green has all three of Toronto’s hits.
Behind Alex Fernandez, the Marlins solidify their hold on the National League wild card position with a 4 – 1 victory over the Blue Jays. OF Shawn Green has all three of Toronto’s hits.
Yankee P David Wells threatens to punch out owner George Steinbrenner during a clubhouse argument.
Yankee P David Wells threatens to punch out owner George Steinbrenner during a clubhouse argument.
The Brewers acquire OF Darrin Jackson from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named.
The Brewers acquire OF Darrin Jackson from the Twins in exchange for a player to be named.
Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.
Boston SS Nomar Garciaparra goes hitless as the Red Sox fall to the Braves, 15 – 2. The collar brings to an end his 30-game hitting streak (July 26-August 29: .383 : 54/141), the longest streak ever for an American Leaguerookie.
Sean Berry drives in six as Houston blanks the Pirates, 10-0.
1996 – Sean Berry drives in six as Houston blanks the Pirates, 10-0. Berry also steals a pair of bases. Jeff Bagwell goes 4-for-5. Donne Wall scatters seven hits in a complete-game shutout.
Adding their 8th new player this month, the Yankees reacquire 3B Charlie Hayes from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named. This makes Wade Boggs a platoon player and he angrily states, “I’ll get my 3,000 hitssomewhere.”
Adding their 8th new player this month, the Yankees reacquire 3B Charlie Hayes from the Pirates in exchange for a player to be named. This makes Wade Boggs a platoon player and he angrily states, “I’ll get my 3,000 hitssomewhere.”
Eddie Murray clouts his 499th homer and newly-acquired Pete Incaviglia adds a grand slam as the Orioles beat the Mariners, 5 – 2. The O’s are four back of the Yankees, down from 12 games on July 29th.
Eddie Murray clouts his 499th homer and newly-acquired Pete Incaviglia adds a grand slam as the Orioles beat the Mariners, 5 – 2. The O’s are four back of the Yankees, down from 12 games on July 29th.
Mark McGwire pounds his 45th homer and drives in three runs as the A’s beat the Red Sox, 7 – 0. The loss snaps the Sox’s 5-game win streak. The 3rd-place Sox have been the American League’s hottest team since the All-Star break, going 33-17; on August 1st, Boston was 17 games out of first place, and since then have gained 11 games. A’s pitchers will record shutouts in their next two games as well.
Mark McGwire pounds his 45th homer and drives in three runs as the A’s beat the Red Sox, 7 – 0. The loss snaps the Sox’s 5-game win streak. The 3rd-place Sox have been the American League’s hottest team since the All-Star break, going 33-17; on August 1st, Boston was 17 games out of first place, and since then have gained 11 games. A’s pitchers will record shutouts in their next two games as well.
