With the Red Sox and Blue Jays both winning today, all five teams in both the AL East and NL East are now above .500. It is the first time this has happened since June 23, 1995, when the NL West and AL West both had all of their four teams above .500 simultaneously.

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With the Red Sox and Blue Jays both winning today, all five teams in both the AL East and NL East are now above .500. It is the first time this has happened since June 23, 1995, when the NL West and AL West both had all of their four teams above .500 simultaneously.

The Rangers sign free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, who has been inactive so far this year, for the remainder of the season for $5 million. Ironically, the signing comes on the day his former team, the Phillies, place their ace Roy Halladay on the disabled list, but the Phils’ renewed interest in Oswalt’s services comes too late.

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The Rangers sign free agent pitcher Roy Oswalt, who has been inactive so far this year, for the remainder of the season for $5 million. Ironically, the signing comes on the day his former team, the Phillies, place their ace Roy Halladay on the disabled list, but the Phils’ renewed interest in Oswalt’s services comes too late.

Jeremy Hefner homers for his first career hit and wins his first game in the majors, beating the Phillies, 6 – 3. No pitcher had gotten his first homer and first win in the same game in 10 years, since Dennis Tankersley had done it. Tankersley never got another homer or win, though.

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Jeremy Hefner homers for his first career hit and wins his first game in the majors, beating the Phillies, 6 – 3. No pitcher had gotten his first homer and first win in the same game in 10 years, since Dennis Tankersley had done it. Tankersley never got another homer or win, though.

The Cubs beat the Padres, 5 – 3, with James Russell getting the save. He joins father Jeff Russell as the fourth father-son duo to both save a game in the majors.

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The Cubs beat the Padres, 5 – 3, with James Russell getting the save. He joins father Jeff Russell as the fourth father-son duo to both save a game in the majors.

The Diamondbacks unexpectedly find themselves in first place in the NL West after beating Houston, 4 – 2, completing a three-game sweep. It is the D-Backs’ 14th win in their last 16 games, but manager Kirk Gibson is not there to enjoy it, having been ejected in the 4th inning for arguing a balk call against starter Josh Collmenter. Losing pitcher J.A. Happ hits his first major league homer for the Astros.

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The Diamondbacks unexpectedly find themselves in first place in the NL West after beating Houston, 4 – 2, completing a three-game sweep. It is the D-Backs’ 14th win in their last 16 games, but manager Kirk Gibson is not there to enjoy it, having been ejected in the 4th inning for arguing a balk call against starter Josh Collmenter. Losing pitcher J.A. Happ hits his first major league homer for the Astros.

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Kendry Morales breaks his left ankle jumping on home plate while celebrating his walk-off grand slam that beat Seattle

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Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com On May 29, 2010 Kendry Morales breaks his left ankle jumping on home plate while celebrating his walk-off grand slam that beat Seattle, 9-7. The freak injury results in the 26-year-old talented Angel first baseman missing the rest of the…

The Giants call up Buster Posey to start at first base, and the 23 year-old rookie responds going three-for-four with three RBIs in a 12-1 rout of the Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. The Leesburg, GA native, who will be selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Year at the end of the season, will not become the team’s starting catcher until Bengie Molina is traded to Texas at the end of June.

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The Giants call up Buster Posey to start at first base, and the 23 year-old rookie responds going three-for-four with three RBIs in a 12-1 rout of the Diamondbacks at AT&T Park. The Leesburg, GA native, who will be selected as the National League’s Rookie of the Year at the end of the season, will not become the team’s starting catcher until Bengie Molina is traded to Texas at the end of June.

Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history

Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history

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Roy Halladay pitches the 20th perfect game in Major League history, striking out 11 in the process, as the Phillies defeat the Florida Marlins, 1 – 0. Following Dallas Braden’s perfect game earlier in the month, it is the first time that two perfect games are pitched in the same season in 130 years. Lee Richmond and John Montgomery Ward had both pitched perfect games five days apart in 1880.

On the road, the Yankees top the Indians, 3 – 1. Mariano Rivera saves an Andy Pettitte win for the 58th time, setting a new record for a duo of pitchers; the old mark had been held by Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welch.

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On the road, the Yankees top the Indians, 3 – 1. Mariano Rivera saves an Andy Pettitte win for the 58th time, setting a new record for a duo of pitchers; the old mark had been held by Dennis Eckersley and Bob Welch.

Albert Pujols hits his 25th home run of the season, a three-run blast, in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 3 – 1 victory over the Houston Astros. Pujols becomes the third-fastest big-leaguer to 25 homers, reaching it in 51 games. Barry Bonds required 47 games in 2001 and Mark McGwire needed 50 in 1998. Pujols also increases his major league lead to 64 runs batted in.

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Albert Pujols hits his 25th home run of the season, a three-run blast, in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 3 – 1 victory over the Houston Astros. Pujols becomes the third-fastest big-leaguer to 25 homers, reaching it in 51 games. Barry Bonds required 47 games in 2001 and Mark McGwire needed 50 in 1998. Pujols also increases his major league lead to 64 runs batted in.