Rodriguez ties Banks for second among shortstops with homer
Alex Rodriguez hit his 277th career home run, tying Ernie Banks for the second-most by a shortstop. He added a two-run shot off Mike Mussina, his 36th of the season, leading the majors with 12 July homers and keeping pace with last year’s pace. Texas also connected on six doubles in the same inning, tying an AL record.
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Cal Ripken Jr
Rodriguez
Banks
New York Yankees
Mike Mussina
Texas
Washington Senators
Rangers
Yankees
Baseball trading deadline moves reshape rosters
Pitchers Bobby Howry Steve Reed and John Thomson moved as playoff contenders reshaped rosters before the non waiver deadline. Trades sent Jay Payton Todd Hollandsworth and Alex Ochoa to new teams while Cliff Floyd reached Boston and others like Scott Rolen Raul Mendesi Jeff Weaver Chuck Finley Kenny Lofton Ray Durham and Ryan Dempster were dealt in July amid a looming strike.
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Steve Reed
John Thomson
Jay Payton
Todd Hollandsworth
Alex Ochoa
Cliff Floyd
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Scott Rolen
Raul Mendesi
Jeff Weaver
Chuck Finley
Kenny Lofton
Ray Durham
Ryan Dempster
Milt Thompson
Philadelphia
Houston
Floyd
Montreal
Red Sox
Howry
Chicago White Sox
New York Mets
Payton
Mark Corey
Robert Stratton
Colorado Rockies
Thomson
Mark Little
Mets
Bobby Jones
Josh Reynolds
Jay Bay
San Diego Padres
Reed
Jason Middlebrook
Anaheim Angels
Ochoa
Sal Fasano
Milwaukee
Jorge Fabregas
Rockies
Dennys Reyes
Texas
Gabe Kapler
Jason Romano
Pittsburgh
Chad Hermansen
Chicago Cubs
Darren Lewis
Houston Comets Rally for Western Standings Update
The Houston Comets hold a 20-7 record, sit second in the Western Conference, and announce upcoming games: Saturday at 7 30 p.m. against Orlando, Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. vs Cleveland, Thursday at 9 p.m. in Los Angeles, August 10 at 3 p.m. vs Sacramento, and August 13 at 7 30 p.m. vs Minnesota as the regular season ends.
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Mets and Rangers Schedule Tidbits in Compact MLB Note
The NL Central third place Mets travel to New York and Montreal with seven games this week including four Montreal games and Florida at home. The Texas Rangers, 44-62, host Boston three times then travel to Detroit for two road games this week.
Baseball strike and 2002 season impact on attendance
Reader question asks whether fans would return to the ballpark if MLB players strike delays or cancels the 2002 season and, if returning, whether they would go promptly. requests email responses to jamesfremont texascitysun.com.
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Contact information for Texas City Sun sports submissions
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Texascitysun.com
James.fremont
Mets Hit Seven in First to Blank Astros 10-0
In New York, Jeremy Burnitz belted a three run homer as Shawn Estes snapped a seven start winless skid. Mo Vaughn and Rey Ordonez added RBI doubles, Edgardo Alfonzo a run scoring single, and Roberto Alomar an RBI triple. The Mets, bolstering pitching at the deadline with John Thomson and Steve Reed, led 7-0 after one inning and cruised past Houston 10-0.
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Shawn Estes
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San Francisco
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RBI
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Roberto Alomar
Dave Mlicki
Houston
Astros
Cincinnati
Ordonez
Dou
Ble
Estes
Roger Clemens
Yankees
John Thomson
Colorado
Steve Reed
San Diego
Lewis brothers bring football legacy to Texans in Houston
Jermaine Lewis and Imara Lewis moved to Texas after Jermaine was claimed in the February expansion draft by the Houston Texans. Jermaine, a former Ravens return man with a Super Bowl ring, signed a one year 4.2 million dollar contract to boost special teams and possible offensive role. The couple honors their stillborn son by supporting the Geronimo Lewis Foundation and exploring youth reading programs in Maryland and Texas.
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Joe Marciano
International golf tournament at Castle Pines with famed players
Larry Durland reports on the International presented by Qwest at Castle Pines Golf Club. The event uses a modified Stableford scoring system, features 36 of 144 players from 15 countries, and highlights high altitude distance and a relaxed, family friendly atmosphere. Notables include Greg Norman and Ernie Els with Tiger Woods absent from the final rounds.
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Colo
Qwest
Castle Pines
David Duval
Mark O’meara
Jack Vickers
PGA Tour
Greg Norman
Ernie Els
John Cook
David Toms
Tiger Woods
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Mike Piazza
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