Chris Young drives in five runs to give newly-appointed manager Kirk Gibson his first victory with the Diamondbacks, 12 – 5 over Los Angeles. Edwin Jackson is the winner in his first start since pitching a no-hitter, while Hiroki Kuroda takes the loss.

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On July 2, 2010 Chris Young drives in five runs to give newly-appointed manager Kirk Gibson his first victory with the Diamondbacks, 12 – 5 over Los Angeles. Edwin Jackson is the winner in his first start since pitching a no-hitter, while Hiroki Kuroda takes the loss.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

injury woes pile up for Red Sox

injury woes pile up for Red Sox

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    On July 2, 2010 More injury woes for the Red Sox: after Dustin Pedroia, Victor Martinez and Jason Varitek landed on the disabled list earlier this week, joining four other regulars already in the infirmary, reliever Manny Delcarmen is now out of action with a strained right forearm. The Sox call up Robert Manuel from AAA Pawtucket to take his place, but they would probably be better…

Bidding for his American League-leading 12th win of the season, David Price of the Rays pitches no-hit ball into the 5th inning against the Twins, before being done in by rookie Danny Valencia, who gets the game’s first hit in the 5th, then drives the go-ahead run in the 7th. The Twins prevail, 2 – 1, behind Scott Baker, to stay atop the AL Central.

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On July 2, 2010 Bidding for his American League-leading 12th win of the season, David Price of the Rays pitches no-hit ball into the 5th inning against the Twins, before being done in by rookie Danny Valencia, who gets the game’s first hit in the 5th, then drives the go-ahead run in the 7th. The Twins prevail, 2 – 1, behind Scott Baker,…

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A 7-2 Astros victory in San Diego is delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees moves into left field and begins nesting in the jacket of the ballgirl. A local bee expert is brought in to kill and capture the queen and her nest, dispersing the others. “Killer B’s” Geoff Blum, Lance Berkman and Michael Bourn delivered six hits, six runs and six RBIs between them. 

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2009 – A 7-2 Astros victory in San Diego is delayed 52 minutes in the top of the ninth when a swarm of bees moves into left field and begins nesting in the jacket of the ballgirl. A local bee expert is brought in to kill and capture the queen and her nest, dispersing the others. “Killer B’s” Geoff Blum, Lance Berkman and Michael Bourn delivered six hits, six runs and six RBIs between them. 

In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After a 52-minute delay, the game resumes and the Astros prevail, 7 – 2.

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On July 2, 2009 In the competition for most unusual reason for a delay, today’s game between Houston and San Diego stakes a bold claim for first place. In the top of the 9th, a swarm of bees invades part of the left field area of Petco Park, forcing an emergency call to a beekeeper and evacuation of part of the stands. After…

Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.

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On July 2, 2009 Derrek Lee collects a career-high 7 RBI, thanks to a grand slam and a three-run homer, leading Chicago to a 9 – 5 win over Milwaukee.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.

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On July 2, 2009 A source reveals that Major League Baseball has loaned around $15 million to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks to help him meet payroll. The multi-millionaire’s financial position has been shaken by the recent economic meltdown and he is reportedly seeking to sell the franchise.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

The Oakland Athletics sign Dominican amateur Michael Ynoa for a $4.25 million bonus, nearly $2 million than Wily Mo Pena’s 9-year-old record for an international amateur free agent. Ynoa will only win one game over the next four minor league seasons due to injuries and wildness.

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On July 2, 2008 The Oakland Athletics sign Dominican amateur Michael Ynoa for a $4.25 million bonus, nearly $2 million than Wily Mo Pena’s 9-year-old record for an international amateur free agent. Ynoa will only win one game over the next four minor league seasons due to injuries and wildness.   Source: Baseball Reference July 2

Roger Clemens earns his 350th career victory
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Roger Clemens earns his 350th career victory

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On July 2, 2007, At Yankee Stadium With skipper Joe Torre watching from the New York Yankee dugout, Roger Clemens, throwing eight innings of a two-hit ball of a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins, becomes the eighth pitcher to record 350 career victories. The New York manager was the catcher for Warren Spahn’s 350th…

In one of the most severe penalties ever imposed by the commissioner’s office for on-field behavior, Kenny Rogers is suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 for actions which send a camera operator to the hospital and launch a police investigation. The veteran southpaw, who will appeal the MLB decision, is selected by his peers to be a member of the American League All-Star squad scheduled to play next week in Detroit.

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In one of the most severe penalties ever imposed by the commissioner’s office for on-field behavior, Kenny Rogers is suspended for 20 games and fined $50,000 for actions which send a camera operator to the hospital and launch a police investigation. The veteran southpaw, who will appeal the MLB decision, is selected by his peers to be a member of the American League All-Star squad scheduled to play next week in Detroit.