Baseball Realignment Could Reshape Major League Leagues
At the All-Star break, MLB faces potential realignment discussions led by John Harrington. The committee weighs adding four to six teams in new divisions, with proposals linking Montreal and Toronto, Detroit with the Northern division, and moves toward an AL East that could include Florida’s Marlins and the Rays. Aiming to persuade at least one NL club to switch, Tampa Bay’s placement remains a focal point.
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Clemens Shuts Out Yankees in All-Star Prelude
Roger Clemens, leading the majors with 13 wins and a 1.69 ERA, pitched a four-hitter for his 39th career shutout, fanning 10 as the Yankees were blanked 2-0. He may be limited to one inning behind Randy Johnson or David Cone in the All-Star Game, with Joe Torre praising Clemens’s continued dominance.
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Surging Giants sweep Rockies
The San Francisco Giants routed Colorado 7-0 to complete a three game sweep and extend their NL West lead at the All Star break. Mark Gardner allowed five hits in six scoreless innings as J.T. Snow helped pace the offense.
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