Bonds Becomes All-Time Home Run Leader Amid Controversy
Mitch Album reflects on Barry Bonds surpassing Hank Aaron as the all time home run king, noting the stadium spectacle and the surrounding steroid allegations. The column casts doubt on the integrity of the record, compares to Ben Johnson disclosures, and contemplates public skepticism and the enduring debate over the sport.
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Gibbons to Undergo Shoulder Surgery Ending Rough Season
Orioles outfielder Jay Gibbons will have shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, ending his salt year. The 30-year-old is batting .230 with six homers and 28 RBIs in 83 games and will be placed on the disabled list after today or Monday, aiming to return for 2008 spring training.
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Cincy demotes Belisle and recalls Bray from Louisville
Reds optioned right-hander Matt Belisle to Triple-A Louisville and recalled left-hander Bill Bray from Louisville. Belisle went 1-4 in his last 12 starts since May 29 and 6-8 overall, allowing six hits and five runs in Cincinnati's 12 7 loss to San Diego. Bray, out with a fractured left index finger and shoulder tendinitis, joined from Washington in 2006 and was 1-2 with a 4.26 ERA in 19 innings over 18 appearances.
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Bill Bray
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Baseball milestone blitz spans six decades of notable games
A compact recap highlights pitchers George Smith and Nolan Ryan, hitters Mickey Mantle and Art Shamsky, plus key moments from the 1921 to 2001 MLB spans. It notes 1921 Phillies shutout, 1948 Indians’ 29 hits in a 26-3 win, Mantle switch-hits, Shamsky’s three homers, Ryan’s 19 strikeouts, 1986 hit by pitch record, 1988 Red Sox home win streak, 1994 strike, and McGwire’s 575th homer.
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