Edgar Martinez to retire after season with Mariners
Seattle veteran Edgar Martinez announces this season will be his last after 18 years with the Mariners. The seven time All Star DH, known for a .312 career average, 305 homers and 1,244 RBIs, earned Hall of Fame discussions and will have No. 11 retired by the club. Martinez starred in 1995 playoffs with a decisive two run double in Game 5 at the Kingdome.
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Jays celebrate Gibbons first win with 5-4 victory
Toronto tops the Yankees 5-4 in John Gibbons first game as Jays manager. Gabe Gross homers for his first major league blast, Josh Towers hurls into seventh, as Toronto builds a 5-0 lead to halt a five-game skid. Esteban Loaiza loses for Yankees after trade.
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Rockies deny Olympic bid for pitching prospect Jeff Francis
Rockies refuse to let Jeff Francis join Canada's Olympic baseball staff, leaving Baseball Canada to search for a new ace as Canada plays warmup games in Nettuno Italy. Francis is a 23 year old lefty with a strong Triple A record and a no hit game in Visalia. The decision comes as Canada navigates openings with Morneau already unavailable and prepares for Athens.
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Rockies Rally Past Phillies In Sixteenth Painter Night
Vinny Castilla delivered a clutch two run double in the eighth as Colorado Rockies beat Philadelphia Phillies 4 2. Luis Gonzalez homered to tie, Todd Helton was plunked, and Jamey Wright earned the win while Shawn Chacon closed for his 27th save. Pat Burrell’s season ending injury grimly noted.
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Royals blow late lead in 5-3 loss to Angels
Kansas City Royals squander a ninth inning lead as Ruben Goray's throwing error helps the Anaheim Angels rally to 5-3. Angels extend streak to five, completing their first four-game sweep in Kansas City. Dee Brown homered. Brian Anderson allows one unearned run in seven innings.
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