Orioles face rebuilding era fears as Ripken pushes to keep Alomar and Palmeiro
Cal Ripken, 37, voices dislike of rebuilding and calls to retain Roberto Alomar and Rafael Palmeiro rather than trade them before July 31. Orioles GM and manager echo desire but warn costly deals may be needed to secure value. Meanwhile Baltimore signs 6-foot-6 outfielder Rick Elder from the draft as part of ongoing farm development.
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Indians Use, Injuries Dominate Player News and Management Shuffles
Cleveland outfielder Brian Giles returns from a sprained ankle only to reveal a torn cartilage delaying full recovery for the season. Hitting coach Charlie Manuel will undergo quadruple bypass surgery after a heart attack, with Brian Graham stepping in. The Indians also fire scouting director Lee MacPhail and name Josh Byrnes interim replacement, as Jeff Manto and AA Akron prospects shine in minor leagues.
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Indians rally ends in late drama against Twins
The Indians trailed early but tied it twice as Fryman homered off LaTroy Hawkins and Manny Ramirez drove in runs. The Twins tied and edge the Indians in the eighth before Mike Jackson closed out a 9th inning win, earning his first since last year.
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Hiatt powers Bisons past Sky Chiefs in IL clash
Phil Hiatt belted a two run homer for his 20th of the season breaking a 3-3 tie in the Bisons 6 4 win over the Syracuse Sky Chiefs. Rex Hudler Einar Diaz and David Miller drove in two runs in the second on consecutive doubles to spark Buffalo.
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Harr isburg Senators Win On Barrett Run At Akron
Michael Barrett delivered the go ahead run in the fifth as the Harrisburg Senators defeated the Akron Aeros on the road. Barrett drove in the decisive score, lifting Harrisburg to a win.
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