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The Major League Baseball season is in full swing, but it's not just the players who are making headlines. This weekend saw several significant transactions and roster moves across various leagues and levels. The Baltimore Orioles, Chicago White Sox, Kansas City Royals, and Toronto Blue Jays made notable
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Japanese baseball fans and enthusiasts gathered in large numbers across the country to watch Hideo Nomo pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the All-Star Game. Despite the early 9:30 A.M. start time, many people took time off work to watch the game on big screens set up
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The Colorado Rockies are on a roll, posting their fifth consecutive victory, 4-1 over the Montreal Expos, behind a strong performance by starter Marvin Freeman. Freeman, who hadn't won in his previous five starts, pitched seven shutout innings, striking out four and walking none, as the Rockies cracked
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The largest crowd of the season, 61,292, witnessed a dominating performance by the California Angels as they shut out the Toronto Blue Jays 14-0. J.T. Snow drove in four runs, while Damion Easley and Gary DiSarcina each contributed three RBIs. The Angels' 15 hits led to Toronto&
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Bill Pulsipher's impressive 8+ innings of pitching was not enough to secure a win for the Mets, as they lost 4-2 to the Chicago Cubs. Pulsipher allowed 7 hits and all 4 runs, but maintained an impressive strikeout rate, fanning 9 batters. Despite his strong performance, Pulsipher was
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Toronto Blue Jays manager Cito Gaston reached his 500th victory, but it was not without some regret as David Cone struck out 11 before leaving with one out in the ninth inning. The Blue Jays ultimately ended their eight-game losing skid with an 8-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox.
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The Boston Red Sox used their aggressive approach to take down the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 in a nail-biting game at Fenway Park last night. Mike Greenwell's speed and Luis Alicea's timely hitting proved to be the deciding factors in the Red Sox's win,
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As the arbitration hearing approaches, Expos left-hander Jeff Fassero is preparing for what he expects to be an unpleasant experience. A last-minute settlement is unlikely, and Fassero is seeking a substantial increase in salary, from his current $315,000 to $2.45 million. His teammate, reliever Mel Rojas, is also
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As the Philadelphia Phillies aim to bolster their outfield, they have acquired Andy Van Slyke from the Baltimore Orioles, trading right-handed pitcher Gene Harris in the process. Meanwhile, former Phillies closer Mitch Williams announced his retirement, citing his decision to hang up his cleats for good. Elsewhere in the league,
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The Toronto Blue Jays overcame stingy Boston pitching to defeat the Red Sox 4-3 in 12 innings, capping a comeback led by Juan Guzman, who threw harder and better than he has all season. Guzman struck out a season-high six and seemed to be throwing inside more than he usually
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The Baltimore Orioles made a splash by signing pitcher Mike Mussina to a two-year contract, while the Kansas City Royals optioned first baseman/designated hitter Bob Hamelin to Omaha of the American Association. The New York Yankees got younger by optioning shortstop Derek Jeter and pitcher Mariano Rivera to Columbus
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The San Francisco Giants rode a stellar performance from pinch-hitter Rikkert Faneyte to a 2-1 win over the New York Mets, while the California Angels dominated the Boston Red Sox 12-3 behind Mark Langston's strong outing. Meanwhile, the Atlanta Braves broke out of a slump with a 20-hit
