As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

As part of Wrigley Field’s 100th anniversary, the Cubs honor 97 year-old Lennie Merullo, who receives a rousing ovation when he tosses the ceremonial first pitch prior to the team’s 5-2 victory over the Marlins. The former infielder, who went 0 for 2 when he played in three games for Chicago in the 1945 Fall Classic, is the last living person to play in a World Series game for the franchise.

2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.

2014 – With the issue of a draft pick compensation out of the way, the lone remaining free agent from the last off-season, 1B Kendrys Morales, finally finds a team. He signs a one-year deal with the Twins, pending passing a physical exam, for $12 million, pro-rated to $7.6 million given a good chunk of the season has elapsed.

Indians closer Chris Perez and his wife Melanie are charged with possession after police discover marijuana in suspicious packages mailed to the couple’s house. When asked by police, Perez leads them to his personal stash, stored in a couple of Mason jars in the house’s basement. Perez is expected to be given a fine by judicial authorities and ordered to undergo a treatment program by Major League Baseball.

Indians closer Chris Perez and his wife Melanie are charged with possession after police discover marijuana in suspicious packages mailed to the couple’s house. When asked by police, Perez leads them to his personal stash, stored in a couple of Mason jars in the house’s basement. Perez is expected to be given a fine by judicial authorities and ordered to undergo a treatment program by Major League Baseball.

Another day, another standout performance by Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers’ young Cuban outfielder, who has had a memorable first week in the Show. Puig hits his fourth homer in five games in the 5th, as Los Angeles wins against the Braves, 2 – 1, when pinch-runner Skip Schumaker scores on Anthony Varvaro’s wild pitch in the 10th.

Another day, another standout performance by Yasiel Puig, the Dodgers’ young Cuban outfielder, who has had a memorable first week in the Show. Puig hits his fourth homer in five games in the 5th, as Los Angeles wins against the Braves, 2 – 1, when pinch-runner Skip Schumaker scores on Anthony Varvaro’s wild pitch in the 10th.

Michael McKenry breaks Aroldis Chapman’s club-record streak of 24 straight scoreless appearances from the start of the season when he drives in a run with a 10th-inning double against the Cincinnati Reds’ fireballer. Chapman had pitched 29 innings without allowing a run before the Pirates’ back-up catcher gets to him, and he is charged with the 5 – 4 loss. Chapman hadn’t even allowed a hit since May 17th before Clint Barmes and McKenry hit the back-to-back doubles.

Michael McKenry breaks Aroldis Chapman’s club-record streak of 24 straight scoreless appearances from the start of the season when he drives in a run with a 10th-inning double against the Cincinnati Reds’ fireballer. Chapman had pitched 29 innings without allowing a run before the Pirates’ back-up catcher gets to him, and he is charged with the 5 – 4 loss. Chapman hadn’t even allowed a hit since May 17th before Clint Barmes and McKenry hit the back-to-back doubles.

His teammates commit four errors behind him, but Matt Cain still wins his 6th straight start, disposing of the Padres, 8 – 3. The Giants do atone themselves with three homers, by Angel Pagan, Buster Posey and Gregor Blanco, and Ryan Theriot’s four-hit performance. Cain is now 7-2 and the Giants have won 9 of their last 11.

His teammates commit four errors behind him, but Matt Cain still wins his 6th straight start, disposing of the Padres, 8 – 3. The Giants do atone themselves with three homers, by Angel Pagan, Buster Posey and Gregor Blanco, and Ryan Theriot’s four-hit performance. Cain is now 7-2 and the Giants have won 9 of their last 11.

The Braves only manage two hits against the Marlins, but still eke out a 1 – 0 win in favor of Tommy Hanson. Brad Hand is unlucky in his major league debut as he only allows a 4th-inning solo homer by Alex Gonzalez in six innings, but still gets charged with the loss.

The Braves only manage two hits against the Marlins, but still eke out a 1 – 0 win in favor of Tommy Hanson. Brad Hand is unlucky in his major league debut as he only allows a 4th-inning solo homer by Alex Gonzalez in six innings, but still gets charged with the loss.

On the day he is handed a three-game suspension for losing his cool with an umpire on June 4th, Jonathan Papelbon notches the 200th save of his career in Boston’s 6 – 4 win over the Yankees. He has needed only 259 appearances to reach the milestone, beating Mariano Rivera, who had been fastest, doing it in 382 games.

On the day he is handed a three-game suspension for losing his cool with an umpire on June 4th, Jonathan Papelbon notches the 200th save of his career in Boston’s 6 – 4 win over the Yankees. He has needed only 259 appearances to reach the milestone, beating Mariano Rivera, who had been fastest, doing it in 382 games.

Carlos Silva allows one run to the Pirates over 7 innings to improve his record to 8-0. It is the best start to a season by a Cubs pitcher since Ken Holtzman went 9-0 in 1967. Ryan Theriot scores four times for Chicago.

Carlos Silva allows one run to the Pirates over 7 innings to improve his record to 8-0. It is the best start to a season by a Cubs pitcher since Ken Holtzman went 9-0 in 1967. Ryan Theriot scores four times for Chicago.

The Brewers swallow hard and release pitcher Jeff Suppan, who has been struggling badly, eating the remaining $8.1 million on his contract, in addition to $2 million to buy out an option for next season.

The Brewers swallow hard and release pitcher Jeff Suppan, who has been struggling badly, eating the remaining $8.1 million on his contract, in addition to $2 million to buy out an option for next season.