Jim Thome drives in a career-high 7 runs with a grand slam and a three-run home run as Chicago defeats the Orioles, 12 – 8.
Jim Thome drives in a career-high 7 runs with a grand slam and a three-run home run as Chicago defeats the Orioles, 12 – 8.
SS Julio Lugo is designated for assignment by the Red Sox as Jed Lowrie is about to come off the disabled list. It’s a costly move, since Lugo has a year and a half left on a four-year, $36-million dollar contract.
SS Julio Lugo is designated for assignment by the Red Sox as Jed Lowrie is about to come off the disabled list. It’s a costly move, since Lugo has a year and a half left on a four-year, $36-million dollar contract.
2018 – Tenth-inning solo homers by Alex Bregman and George Springer carry the American League All-Stars to an 8-6 win over the National League. A record ten bombs were hit. Only two Astros had homered in All-Star competition up to this time. Jose Altuve singles for his first All-Star hit. Bregman is awarded the game’s M.V.P. award afterwards.
2018 – Tenth-inning solo homers by Alex Bregman and George Springer carry the American League All-Stars to an 8-6 win over the National League. A record ten bombs were hit. Only two Astros had homered in All-Star competition up to this time. Jose Altuve singles for his first All-Star hit. Bregman is awarded the game’s M.V.P. award afterwards.
The Phillies trade minor league prospects Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman, and Matthew Spencer to Oakland for right-hander Joe Blanton. The A’s Opening Day starter, who is currently 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA, is expected to deepen Philadelphia’s rotation.
The Phillies trade minor league prospects Adrian Cardenas, Josh Outman, and Matthew Spencer to Oakland for right-hander Joe Blanton. The A’s Opening Day starter, who is currently 5-12 with a 4.96 ERA, is expected to deepen Philadelphia’s rotation.
The Oakland A’s trade struggling Joe Blanton (5-12, 4.96) for prospects Adrian Cardenas and Josh Outman as well as minor leaguer Matt Spencer. Outman is having a productive year in AA and Cardenas is hitting .309 with 16 steals in 16 tries in high A ball.
The Oakland A’s trade struggling Joe Blanton (5-12, 4.96) for prospects Adrian Cardenas and Josh Outman as well as minor leaguer Matt Spencer. Outman is having a productive year in AA and Cardenas is hitting .309 with 16 steals in 16 tries in high A ball.
For the fifth time in Nippon Pro Baseball history, three people are ejected from a game. After a close pitch to Tuffy Rhodes, Rhodes punches catcher Tomoya Satozaki. In the ensuing fight, Rhodes and coaches Yoshihiko Takahashi and Jon Debus are all ejected. All will be fined at least $50,000 and Rhodes will be suspended for a game.
For the fifth time in Nippon Pro Baseball history, three people are ejected from a game. After a close pitch to Tuffy Rhodes, Rhodes punches catcher Tomoya Satozaki. In the ensuing fight, Rhodes and coaches Yoshihiko Takahashi and Jon Debus are all ejected. All will be fined at least $50,000 and Rhodes will be suspended for a game.
Minnesota’s Torii Hunter, angered after he is hit by a pitch, picks up the ball and fires it at Indians pitcher Danys Baez in the 5th inning of an 8 – 5 Twins win. Hunter’s throw hits the pitcher in the leg but he stays in the game. After the game, Baez goes into the Twins clubhouse to apologize. Jim Thome, Bill Selby and Ben Broussard homer for the Tribe, while David Ortiz and Dustan Mohr hit two-run homers. Rick Reed wins but has to shoo away a seagull, which walks out to the mound: it’s the gull’s third straight appearance.
Minnesota’s Torii Hunter, angered after he is hit by a pitch, picks up the ball and fires it at Indians pitcher Danys Baez in the 5th inning of an 8 – 5 Twins win. Hunter’s throw hits the pitcher in the leg but he stays in the game. After the game, Baez goes into the Twins clubhouse to apologize. Jim Thome, Bill Selby and Ben Broussard homer for the Tribe, while David Ortiz and Dustan Mohr hit two-run homers. Rick Reed wins but has to shoo away a seagull, which walks out to the mound: it’s the gull’s third straight appearance.
Indians P Bartolo Colon is ejected from Cleveland’s 10 – 4 win over Houston after throwing a pitch near the head of Astros C Scott Servais, which actually hits his bat. Colon will be suspended six games for his actions.
Indians P Bartolo Colon is ejected from Cleveland’s 10 – 4 win over Houston after throwing a pitch near the head of Astros C Scott Servais, which actually hits his bat. Colon will be suspended six games for his actions.
Expos coach Ozzie Guillen is tossed before the first pitch is thrown, continuing an argument from last night with umpire Greg Gibson. The Expos then pound Boston’s Tim Wakefield to beat the visiting Red Sox, 11 – 7. Five homers are hit in the game, including a 457-foot shot by Vladimir Guerrero.
Expos coach Ozzie Guillen is tossed before the first pitch is thrown, continuing an argument from last night with umpire Greg Gibson. The Expos then pound Boston’s Tim Wakefield to beat the visiting Red Sox, 11 – 7. Five homers are hit in the game, including a 457-foot shot by Vladimir Guerrero.
Braves 1B Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately, opening a spot for Bernard Gilkey. The injury-plagued Brogna will coach high school football. Without him, the Braves win, 4 – 0, behind Greg Maddux’s 34th career shutout. Maddux strikes out nine and walks none.
Braves 1B Rico Brogna announces his retirement, effective immediately, opening a spot for Bernard Gilkey. The injury-plagued Brogna will coach high school football. Without him, the Braves win, 4 – 0, behind Greg Maddux’s 34th career shutout. Maddux strikes out nine and walks none.
