Braves bring back Weiss as Avery heads to minors
Atlanta reinstates shortstop Walt Weiss from the disabled list after a strain sidelined him since May 4 and optioned pitcher Steve Avery to Class A Myrtle Beach. De Rosa moved to Triple A Richmond to clear roster space as 19 year old Rafael Furcal nears full-time duty. Weiss, 36, was batting .311 before the injury and Avery struggled in rehab, prompting the demotion after a poor outing.
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Thome Guides Rookie As Indians Beat Yankees
Jim Thome hit his 11th homer and drove in three as he mentored rookie Paul Rigdon in his major league debut against the World Series champion New York Yankees. Rigdon stayed poised after a tense start, while Thome stressed calm and confidence. The Indians, off today, travel to Detroit to begin a three game set with the Tigers. Bartolo Colon opens the series for Cleveland against C J Nitkowski.
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Rookie Rigdon shines against Yankees in big league debut
Florida product Rigdon stifles the Yankees, allowing only one runner to reach second as Cleveland tops New York 6 2. Enrique Wilson hits inside the park and Jim Thome Manny Ramirez homer as Hernandez struggles. Thome improves his numbers against Hernandez to 6 for 13 with three homers. The win snaps a stretch and marks a strong first big league start for Rigdon.
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Wilson fuels dramatic inside the park homer at Jacobs Field
In a standout performance for the Indians, Paul Wilson sprinted home on an inside the parker in the second inning after an errant throw by Bernie Williams, with Knoblauch unable to make the catch. Wilson, 8th game of the season, later added a single and scored, raising his average to .425 with one homer and five RBIs. Manager Charlie Manuel praised Wilson's clutch swing and noted his off day scheduling. Wilson also discussed his extra batting practice and learning from teammates Robby Alomar and Manny Ramirez, adding excitement to Cleveland's baserunning.
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Record six grand slams in one MLB day shocks baseball
Sunday posted 56 homers across the majors as six players hit grand slams including Garrett Anderson and Adrian Beltre for the Dodgers. Beltre Notched his first career slam in a 12 3 Dodgers win over the Marlins. The Giants beat the Brewers 16 10 as Snow added a seventh inning slam.
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