An unusual substitution causes a dispute in Tampa Bay as manager Kevin Cash’s decision to move P Adam Kolarek to 1B with one out in the 8th to bring in P Chaz Roe causes confusion, as it is not clear which of the two replaces DH Austin Meadows in the batting order, and which one takes 1B Ji-Man Choi’s spot. The ensuing discussions between home plate umpire Angel Hernandez and Red Sox manager Alex Cora last 20 minutes, and not receiving satisfaction, Cora plays the remainder of the game under protest. The Rays hang on to their 3 – 2 lead until the end of the game. The Red Sox will drop their protest, realizing they have no chance to win as there was no clear rule violation.

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An unusual substitution causes a dispute in Tampa Bay as manager Kevin Cash’s decision to move P Adam Kolarek to 1B with one out in the 8th to bring in P Chaz Roe causes confusion, as it is not clear which of the two replaces DH Austin Meadows in the batting order, and which one takes 1B Ji-Man Choi’s spot. The ensuing discussions between home plate umpire Angel Hernandez and Red Sox manager Alex Cora last 20 minutes, and not receiving satisfaction, Cora plays the remainder of the game under protest. The Rays hang on to their 3 – 2 lead until the end of the game. The Red Sox will drop their protest, realizing they have no chance to win as there was no clear rule violation.

Shane Bieber pitches a one-hitter and strikes out 10 as the Indians defeat the Blue Jays, 4 – 0. The sole hit is a double by Eric Sogard in the 7th.

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Shane Bieber pitches a one-hitter and strikes out 10 as the Indians defeat the Blue Jays, 4 – 0. The sole hit is a double by Eric Sogard in the 7th.

2017 – There is a wave of pitchers changing teams today. The Twins complete a long-rumored trade for Braves P Jaime Garcia, also getting back-up C Anthony Recker in the process, while sending pitching prospect Huascar Ynoa in return. Meanwhile, the Royals acquire three hurlers from the Padres – Ryan Buchter, Trevor Cahill and Brandon Maurer – in return for Ps Matt Strahm and Travis Wood and minor league IF Esteury Ruiz.

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2017 – There is a wave of pitchers changing teams today. The Twins complete a long-rumored trade for Braves P Jaime Garcia, also getting back-up C Anthony Recker in the process, while sending pitching prospect Huascar Ynoa in return. Meanwhile, the Royals acquire three hurlers from the Padres – Ryan Buchter, Trevor Cahill and Brandon Maurer – in return for Ps Matt Strahm and Travis Wood and minor league IF Esteury Ruiz.

2016 – Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza are inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cooperstown, NY. Griffey obtained the highest percentage of the vote ever – 99.3% – in being elected in his first year of eligibility by the BBWAA, while Piazza made it on his fourth try. A crowd estimated at 50,000, the second-largest ever at Cooperstown, is on hand to witness the event.

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2016 – Ken Griffey, Jr. and Mike Piazza are inducted into the Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Cooperstown, NY. Griffey obtained the highest percentage of the vote ever – 99.3% – in being elected in his first year of eligibility by the BBWAA, while Piazza made it on his fourth try. A crowd estimated at 50,000, the second-largest ever at Cooperstown, is on hand to witness the event.

Receiving a standing ovation from the Citi Field crowd, Michael Conforto, the Mets’ first-round pick (10th overall) last year, becomes the 1,000th player in Mets history when he makes his major league debut

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Receiving a standing ovation from the Citi Field crowd, Michael Conforto, the Mets’ first-round pick (10th overall) last year, becomes the 1,000th player in Mets history when he makes his major league debut, going 0-3 in the team’s 7-2 loss to the Dodgers at Citi Field. Tomorrow, the 22 year-old rookie left fielder will enjoy a 4-for-4 day at the plate when he will collect three singles and a double en route scoring four runs.

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.

2013 – Down 3 – 2 with two outs in the 9th, the Dodgers wake up. With Yasiel Puig on first, Andre Ethier lines a soft single to center against Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen, but the ball is misjudged by CF Colby Rasmus and it bounces over his head, allowing the tying run to score. The Dodgers then burst out for five runs in the top of the 10th, thanks to homers by Puig and Mark Ellis, and end up with an 8 – 3 win, their 6th straight. The Jays are headed in the opposite direction, having now lost 7 in a row and 9 of 10.

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2013 – Down 3 – 2 with two outs in the 9th, the Dodgers wake up. With Yasiel Puig on first, Andre Ethier lines a soft single to center against Blue Jays closer Casey Janssen, but the ball is misjudged by CF Colby Rasmus and it bounces over his head, allowing the tying run to score. The Dodgers then burst out for five runs in the top of the 10th, thanks to homers by Puig and Mark Ellis, and end up with an 8 – 3 win, their 6th straight. The Jays are headed in the opposite direction, having now lost 7 in a row and 9 of 10.