If anyone still thinks being a major league umpire is a cushy job, today’s games provide a serious disclaimer as three different arbiters need to leave games because of injuries. Mike Everitt is struck in the chest by a 95-mph fastball by Reynaldo Lopez of the White Sox, Tom Hallion is hit in the mask by a foul ball, and Scott Barry, working second base, has to be helped off the field with an apparent leg injury.

If anyone still thinks being a major league umpire is a cushy job, today’s games provide a serious disclaimer as three different arbiters need to leave games because of injuries. Mike Everitt is struck in the chest by a 95-mph fastball by Reynaldo Lopez of the White Sox, Tom Hallion is hit in the mask by a foul ball, and Scott Barry, working second base, has to be helped off the field with an apparent leg injury.

The Orioles defeat the Rangers, 12 – 11 in a wild game. Light-hitting catcher Pedro Severino helps the Orioles take a big lead with three homers, and Dwight Smith Jr. drives in another 6 runs with a three-run double and a three-run homer. However, the Rangers almost manage to come up with the win as they score six times in the 9th. The game ends when, with the tying run on base, Mychal Givens apparently strikes out Elvis Andrus for the final out. However, the ball gets away from Severino, who manages to run it down and gun down Andrus on a close play at first base to preserve the win.

The Orioles defeat the Rangers, 12 – 11 in a wild game. Light-hitting catcher Pedro Severino helps the Orioles take a big lead with three homers, and Dwight Smith Jr. drives in another 6 runs with a three-run double and a three-run homer. However, the Rangers almost manage to come up with the win as they score six times in the 9th. The game ends when, with the tying run on base, Mychal Givens apparently strikes out Elvis Andrus for the final out. However, the ball gets away from Severino, who manages to run it down and gun down Andrus on a close play at first base to preserve the win.

In the 2018 amateur draft, Auburn University P Casey Mize is selected first overall, by the Detroit Tigers. The first five picks are college players, including C Joey Bart who is selected by the Giants with the second pick, and 3B Alec Bohm, who goes to Philadelphia with the third pick.

In the 2018 amateur draft, Auburn University P Casey Mize is selected first overall, by the Detroit Tigers. The first five picks are college players, including C Joey Bart who is selected by the Giants with the second pick, and 3B Alec Bohm, who goes to Philadelphia with the third pick.

In a doubleheader split with the Tigers, the Yankees’ Aaron Judge sets a record by striking out 8 times, including five times in the nitecap. The twin bill is played on what was supposed to be an off day for both teams, to make up games wiped out by foul weather in April.

In a doubleheader split with the Tigers, the Yankees’ Aaron Judge sets a record by striking out 8 times, including five times in the nitecap. The twin bill is played on what was supposed to be an off day for both teams, to make up games wiped out by foul weather in April.

The L&D Amsterdam Pirates win the 2016 European Champions Cup for their first European Cup title. They beat the host ASD Rimini, 5-4, in 10 innings in the finale. Kenny Berkenbosch (.273/.500/.545) doubles in the last run and wins Cup MVP honors, while Kevin Heijstek turns in a strong start and Tom de Blok fans 2 of the last three batters to preserve the win. Jesse Aussems gets 3 hits in the finale, as does Rimini’s Ennio Retrosi (who fans to end the game). Roberto Corradini takes the loss.

The L&D Amsterdam Pirates win the 2016 European Champions Cup for their first European Cup title. They beat the host ASD Rimini, 5-4, in 10 innings in the finale. Kenny Berkenbosch (.273/.500/.545) doubles in the last run and wins Cup MVP honors, while Kevin Heijstek turns in a strong start and Tom de Blok fans 2 of the last three batters to preserve the win. Jesse Aussems gets 3 hits in the finale, as does Rimini’s Ennio Retrosi (who fans to end the game). Roberto Corradini takes the loss.

The Padres trade P James Shields to the White Sox in return for 17-year-old infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and P Erik Johnson. The Padres also pick up $31 million of the $58 million remaining on Shields’ four-year contract in order to move him.

The Padres trade P James Shields to the White Sox in return for 17-year-old infielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and P Erik Johnson. The Padres also pick up $31 million of the $58 million remaining on Shields’ four-year contract in order to move him.

2014 – Baseball mourns the death of a true baseball lifer, Don Zimmer, who passes away at 83. A former infielder whose marriage was celebrated at home plate on a minor league diamond, Zimmer also coached and managed for many years. As a senior adviser to the Tampa Bay Rays, he was still listed as a member of the coaching staff and was never away from the game he loved.

2014 – Baseball mourns the death of a true baseball lifer, Don Zimmer, who passes away at 83. A former infielder whose marriage was celebrated at home plate on a minor league diamond, Zimmer also coached and managed for many years. As a senior adviser to the Tampa Bay Rays, he was still listed as a member of the coaching staff and was never away from the game he loved.

Only two days into his major league career Yasiel Puig is already building a legend. He hits two home runs and double and drives in five runs to lead the ­Dodgers to a 9 – 7 win over the Padres, one day after going 2 for 4 and displaying a cannon arm in right field in his debut.

Only two days into his major league career Yasiel Puig is already building a legend. He hits two home runs and double and drives in five runs to lead the ­Dodgers to a 9 – 7 win over the Padres, one day after going 2 for 4 and displaying a cannon arm in right field in his debut.

John Mayberry hits a pair of homers in extra innings. The first, hit off Steve Cishek in the 10th, ties the game at 3-all after Juan Pierre had scored on a wild pitch for the Marlins in the top of the inning. Mayberry’s second homer is a walk-off grand slam off Edgar Olmos in the 11th to give the Phillies a 7 – 3 win. He is the first player to hit a pair of homers in extra innings since Mike Young did it for the Baltimore Orioles in 1987.

John Mayberry hits a pair of homers in extra innings. The first, hit off Steve Cishek in the 10th, ties the game at 3-all after Juan Pierre had scored on a wild pitch for the Marlins in the top of the inning. Mayberry’s second homer is a walk-off grand slam off Edgar Olmos in the 11th to give the Phillies a 7 – 3 win. He is the first player to hit a pair of homers in extra innings since Mike Young did it for the Baltimore Orioles in 1987.