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About Lee Sinins

Lee Sinins is the man behind both the Around the Majors daily e-mail report and the Sabermetric Baseball Encyclopedia, two essentials for any serious baseball fan.


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2004

Around the Majors: Randy Johnson trade

December 30, 2004
The Yankees and Diamondbacks agree on the players for the Randy Johnson trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Alomar to the Cardinals?

December 29, 2004
The Cardinals might be about to sign Roberto Alomar and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Randy Johnson rumors

December 28, 2004
The Yankees could be getting closer to acquiring Randy Johnson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds sign Milton

December 27, 2004
The Reds signed Eric Milton and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ponson is arrested

December 26, 2004
Sidney Ponson is arrested and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Royals sign Lima

December 26, 2004
The Royals signed Jose Lima and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox re-sign Varitek

December 24, 2004
The Redsox re-signed Jason Varitek and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers sign Drew

December 22, 2004
The Dodgers sign J.D. Drew, the Giants sign Moises Alou and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trade falls apart

December 21, 2004
The Randy Johnson trade fell apart, the Dodgers may be about to sign J.D. Drew and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels sign Cabrera

December 20, 2004
The Angels signed Orlando Cabrera, the Dodgers are rethinking the 3 way blockbuster deal, plenty of signings and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Polanco returns to the Phillies

December 19, 2004
Placido Polanco returns to the Phillies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: A’s-Cardinals trade

December 19, 2004
The A's trade Mark Mulder to the Cardinals and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees sign Pavano

December 18, 2004
The Yankees signed Carl Pavano, the Redsox signed Matt Clement and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hudson, Beltre, Johnson

December 16, 2004
Tim Hudson is traded to the Braves, the Mariners sign Adrian Beltre, the Yankees, Diamondbacks and Dodgers are working on a huge blockbuster trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mariners sign Sexson, Beltre could be next

December 15, 2004
The Mariners sign Richie Sexson and could also add Adrian Beltre, the Redsox sign Edgar Renteria and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Martinez to the Mets

December 14, 2004
The Mets agree to terms with Pedro Martinez, Curt Schilling won't be ready for Opening Day, the Angels sign Paul Byrd and trade Ramon Ortiz and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets are close to signing Martinez

December 13, 2004
The Mets are close to signing Pedro Martinez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hudson to the Dodgers???

December 12, 2004
Tim Hudson may, or may not, be on the brink of being traded to the Dodgers, the Mets could be interested in Manny Ramirez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves-Brewers trade

December 12, 2004
The Braves acquire Dan Kolb and move John Smoltz back into the rotation, Roger Clemens accepts arbitration, Pirates-Indians trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels sign Finley

December 11, 2004
The Angels signed Steve Finley, the Diamondbacks signed Russ Ortiz and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks sign Glaus

December 09, 2004
The Diamondbacks signed Troy Glaus, the Dodgers signed Jeff Kent and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins sign Leiter

December 08, 2004
The Marlins signed Al Leiter, the Phillies signed Jon Lieber and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cubs re-sign Garciaparra

December 07, 2004
The Cubs re-signed Nomar Garciaparra, the Twins re-signed Brad Radke, the Yankees signed Tony Womack and Jaret Wright and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agent signings

December 06, 2004
The Dodgers sign Ricky Ledee, the Phillies re-sign Todd Pratt and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Conine has surgery

December 05, 2004
Jeff Conine has another shoulder surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

December 04, 2004
A couple of free agent rumors.

Around the Majors: Yankees trades

December 03, 2004
The Yankees make a couple of trades and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Steroids

December 02, 2004
Steroid scandal update, trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

December 01, 2004
The Yankees say they are out of the Randy Johnson sweepstakes, the Astros make an offer to Carlos Beltran and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agent signings

November 30, 2004
The Giants sign Armando Benitez, the Reds re-sign Paul Wilson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giants could be ready to sign Benitez

November 29, 2004
The Giants are reportedly about to sign Armando Benitez, the Mets make an offer to Pedro Martinez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 28, 2004
Orlando Cabrera wants 4 or 5 years and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Kendall is traded to the A’s

November 28, 2004
The Pirates traded Jason Kendall to the A's for Mark Redman and Arthur Rhodes and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 27, 2004
Armando Benitez isn't interested in the Marlins offer and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Delgado rumor

November 26, 2004
The Mariners are rumored to be the frontrunners for Carlos Delgado and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Kendall’s about to be traded

November 24, 2004
The Pirates are about to trade Jason Kendall to the A's and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brewers sign Miller

November 23, 2004
The Brewers signed Damian Miller and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Nationals

November 22, 2004
The Expos are renamed the Nationals and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets re-sign Benson

November 21, 2004
The Mets re-signed Kris Benson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Guillen traded

November 20, 2004
The Angels traded Jose Guillen to the Expos, Pedro Martinez rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 18, 2004
Rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tigers sign Percival

November 17, 2004
The Tigers signed Troy Percival and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agent signings

November 16, 2004
The Expos sign Cristian Guzman and Vinny Castilla, the Phillies sign Cory Lidle and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 15, 2004
Free agent rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giants sign Vizquel

November 14, 2004
The Giants signed Omar Vizquel, the Angels are interested in Mike Piazza and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa, Johnson rumors

November 14, 2004
Sammy Sosa and Randy Johnson rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pirates signings

November 13, 2004
The Pirates re-sign Jose Mesa and Salomon Torres, rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agents hit the open market

November 11, 2004
The free agents hit the open market and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 10, 2004
Jason Varitek wants a 5 year contract, more rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rumors

November 09, 2004
A Piazza-Green rumor, the Yankees shopping list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Royals-Padres trade

November 09, 2004
Terrence Long is traded to the Royals, the Expos release Rocky Biddle and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Surgeries

November 07, 2004
Albert Pujols and Jason Isringhausen will have surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox make offer to Martinez

November 07, 2004
The Redsox made an offer to Pedro Martinez and John Franco won't be back with the Mets.

Around the Majors: Backman’s fired

November 05, 2004
The Diamondbacks fired Wally Backman, Lance Berkman is injured, rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Baldelli’s injured

November 04, 2004
Rocco Baldelli will have knee surgery, Carlos Beltran wants a 10 year contract and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Managers

November 03, 2004
The Mets and Phillies name their new managers, Phil Garner is no longer the "interim" manager, rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bowden is named GM

November 02, 2004
The Washington ??? named Jim Bowden as interim GM, Eddie Guardado's staying with the Mariners and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hunsicker resigns

November 01, 2004
Astros GM Gerry Hunsicker resigned, the Diamondbacks hired Wally Backman as manager and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals fire Page

October 31, 2004
The Cardinals fired hitting coach Mitchell Page and the Mets may be close to giving Al Leiter a new contract.

Around the Majors: Schilling will have surgery

October 30, 2004
Curt Schilling will have surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Options

October 29, 2004
Options are picked up and declined and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agents start filing

October 28, 2004
Free agents start filing, options are picked up and declined and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: World Champion Redsox

October 27, 2004
The Redsox win the World Series and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox are a win away from a sweep

October 26, 2004
The Redsox can sweep the World Series tonight and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: World Series resumes today

October 25, 2004
The World Series resumes today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox take a 2-0 lead

October 24, 2004
The Redsox take a 2-0 lead and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox take a 1-0 lead

October 23, 2004
The Redsox took a 1-0 lead in the World Series and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: World Series starts tonight

October 22, 2004
The World Series starts tonight and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals win the pennant

October 21, 2004
The Cardinals win the NL pennant and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox win the AL pennant; NLCS Game 7 is tonight

October 20, 2004
The Redsox win the AL pennant, Game 7 of the NLCS is tonight and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox tie the ALCS

October 19, 2004
The Redsox tied the ALCS at 3-3, Game 6 of the NLCS is today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox stay alive; Astros take 3-2 lead

October 18, 2004
The Redsox stayed alive in the ALCS, the Astros took a 3-2 lead in the NLCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox stay alive; Astros tie the series

October 17, 2004
The Redsox stayed alive in the ALCS, the Astros tied the NLCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees can sweep today

October 16, 2004
The Yankees can sweep the ALCS today, the Cardinals lead the NLCS 2-1 and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rain out

October 15, 2004
Rain out in the ALCS, plenty of roster moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals take 2-0 lead

October 14, 2004
The Cardinals took a 2-0 lead in the NLCS, the ALCS resumes today, the Marlins would like to trade Mike Lowell and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees take 2-0 lead; Cardinals take 1-0 lead

October 13, 2004
The Yankees took a 2-0 lead in the ALCS, the Cardinals took a 1-0 lead in the NLCS, Curt Schilling may be out for the rest of the postseason and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees take 1-0 lead

October 12, 2004
The Yankees took a 1-0 lead in the ALCS, the NLCS starts today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros advance to the NLCS

October 11, 2004
The Astros advance to the NLCS, the ALCS starts today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals advance to the NLCS

October 10, 2004
The Cardinals advance to the NLCS, the Braves and Astros have a deciding game today, Ken Caminiti dies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees advance to the ALCS

October 09, 2004
The Yankees advance to the ALCS, the Astros and Cardinals are a win away from the NLCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox advance to the ALCS

October 08, 2004
Redsox advanced to the ALCS, the Yankees and Cardinals can win their series today, the Braves-Astros series resumes and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox go for the clincher today

October 07, 2004
The Redsox can win their series tonight, the Cardinals take a 2-0 lead, the Braves tie their series and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros, Yankees, Redsox win

October 07, 2004
The Astros, Yankees and Redsox win, Carlos Beltran and Chipper Jones are question marks for today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Postseason starts

October 05, 2004
The Cardinals, Redsox and Twins win their postseason openers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Postseason starts today

October 04, 2004
The postseason starts today, the Mariners fire Bob Melvin and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Regular season ends

October 03, 2004
The Astros clinch a postseason berth on the final day of the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels, Dodgers clinch

October 02, 2004
The Angels and Dodgers clinch the division titles, the Astros can clinch the wild card today, Larry Bowa is fired and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels take over first

October 01, 2004
The Angels took over 1st place, the Angels and Dodgers can clinch today, Ichiro Suzuki sets the H record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees clinch the division title

September 30, 2004
The Yankees clinched the division title, the Dodgers can clinch today, Adam Dunn set the single season SO record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees, Dodgers can clinch

September 29, 2004
The Yankees and Dodgers can clinch the division titles today, the Angels moved into 1st place, the Astros took the wild card lead and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels tie the A’s

September 28, 2004
The Angels tied the A's for 1st place, the Dodgers can clinch a tie for the division title, MLB calls a press conference for the Expos and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox clinch the playoffs

September 27, 2004
The Redsox clinched a postseason berth, Adrian Beltre sets a LA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins are eliminated

September 26, 2004
The Marlins were mathematically eliminated from the postseason, Jose Guillen was suspended for the remainder of the season, the Redsox can clinch a postseason spot today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brown returns today

September 25, 2004
Kevin Brown returns today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves clinch

September 24, 2004
The Braves clinched the division title, Andruw Jones and Todd Helton reach 250 career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves can clinch tonight

September 23, 2004
The Braves can clinch the division title tonight, the Yankees clinch a postseason spot, the Cardinals reach 100 wins and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Palmeiro joins the top 10

September 22, 2004
Rafael Palmeiro joined the top 10 career HR list, the Braves can clinch the division title today, the Yankees can clinch a postseason berth and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds’s contract

September 21, 2004
The Giants guarantee Barry Bonds's contract for 2006, the Yankees and Braves close in on the postseason, Lou Piniella insists he's staying with the Devil Rays and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Twins clinch the division title

September 20, 2004
The Twins clinched their 3rd consecutive division title, Vladimir Guerrero was hit in the head by a pitch, Roy Halladay returns today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Quantrill records

September 19, 2004
Paul Quantrill sets Yankees and major league records, the Twins can clinch the division title today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals clinch

September 18, 2004
The Cardinals clinched the division title, the Twins can clinch a tie today, Alfonso Soriano could be out for the rest of the season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds hits #700

September 17, 2004
Barry Bonds hits his 700th career HR, the Cardinals clinch a spot in the postseason and could clinch the division title today, the Twins can clinch a tie for the division title and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 3 HR game

September 16, 2004
Aramis Ramirez hits 3 HR in a game, Alfonso Soriano and Sean Burroughs are injured, the Padres acquire Alex Gonzalez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Johnson passes Carlton

September 15, 2004
Randy Johnson passes Steve Carlton into 3rd place on the career SO list, Art Howe is fired, Scott Rolen will be out for another week and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Arrested

September 14, 2004
Rangers P Frank Francisco was arrested, Jason Giambi returns to the Yankees and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Terrible behavior

September 13, 2004
Rangers P Frank Fransisco throws a chair into the stands, terrible pitching by the Reds, Sammy Sosa has his 10th consecutive 30+ HR season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Howe could be gone

September 12, 2004
The Mets may have already decided to fire manager Art Howe, Barry Bonds hits #699, the Diamondbacks reach 100 losses and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds breaks his BB record

September 11, 2004
Barry Bonds broke his single season BB record, more eliminations, Nomar Garciaparra has a groin injury and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Clinching winning & losing records

September 10, 2004
Several teams clinch winning or losing records, more eliminations, the Devil Rays achieve a rare winning/losing streak feat and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Split personality doubleheader

September 09, 2004
The Royals set a team record for runs in the opener of a doubleheader and get shutout in the nightcap, more eliminations, Ichiro Suzuki breaks his own AL record for singles and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 3 team doubleheader?

September 08, 2004
The Yankees might have to play a 3 team doubleheader, Brian Cashman thinks he can influence the weather, the Marlins tie their team record for longest winning streak and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds HR feats

September 07, 2004
Barry Bonds reaches 40 HR and moves 2 away from 700, Ichiro Suzuki reaches 100 singles above average, the Mets have a 10 game losing streak and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Winning streak

September 06, 2004
The Astros have a 10 game winning streak, the Yankees want to be awarded a forfeit, more eliminations and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds passes Williams

September 05, 2004
Barry Bonds passed Ted Williams into 2nd place on the career RCAA list, Larry Walker is day to day, Kevin Brown has surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Edmonds hits #300

September 04, 2004
Jim Edmonds hits his 300th career HR, several teams are mathematically eliminated from winning the division title, Billy Wagner and Jarrod Washburn come off the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds BB feats

September 03, 2004
Barry Bonds breaks his own single season BB vs. the league average record and reaches 100 IBB, Kevin Brown breaks his hand, eliminations and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Urbina’s mother is kidnapped

September 02, 2004
Ugueth Urbina's mother is kidnapped, the BlueJays are facing elimination, the Mariners clinch a losing season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Salmon needs surgery

September 01, 2004
Tim Salmon's future is in question, the Mariners and Brewers are eliminated from winning the division title, Larry Walker passes Joe DiMaggio on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lots of roster moves

August 31, 2004
Lots of roster moves, the Cubs make a couple of trades, the Indians tie the modern major league record for the largest shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Piazza returns

August 30, 2004
Mike Piazza returns from the DL, Mike Jackson is released, the Mariners are facing elimination and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glaus returns

August 29, 2004
Troy Glaus comes off the DL, Tim Salmon goes on it, Barry Bonds has another multiple HR game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees HR feats

August 29, 2004
Several Yankees HR feats, Pedro Martinez moves into the top 20 on the all time SO list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ramirez injury

August 27, 2004
Manny Ramirez suffers a slight injury, the Mariners are facing elimination, roster moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Losing streak

August 26, 2004
The Orioles losing streak reaches 10 games and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks are eliminated

August 25, 2004
The Diamondbacks were mathematically eliminated from the postseason, Chan Ho Park returns today, Jose Vidro's season will end early and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Out for the rest of the season

August 24, 2004
Several players, including Magglio Ordonez and Jason Giambi, are either out for the rest of the season, or could be, the Diamondbacks are facing mathematical elimination and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Roster moves

August 23, 2004
Sterling Hitchcock goes on the DL, Chad Bradford comes off it, Angel Berroa is called up and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Injuries

August 21, 2004
Danny Graves goes on the DL due to back spasms, Nick Johnson suffers a broken cheekbone, Jeff Weaver ties a HBP record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: The great Barry Bonds

August 14, 2004
Barry Bonds reaches 100 RCAA again and single handily enables the Giants to set a team record, the Giants release Neifi Perez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Roster moves

August 12, 2004
Some roster moves, Larry Walker ties Yogi Berra on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey’s out for the rest of the season

August 11, 2004
Ken Griffey Jr. will miss the rest of the season, Mike Piazza goes on the DL, Chipper Jones has a sore hand and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: The great Barry Bonds

August 10, 2004
Barry Bonds sets the record for consecutive 30+ HR seasons and reaches base for the 5000th time, Sammy Sosa passes Reggie Jackson on the HR list, Tom Glavine's in a car accident and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Martinez announces his retirement

August 09, 2004
Edgar Martinez announces his retirement, Pat Burrell's out for the rest of the season, the Phillies acquire Cory Lidle and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tosca’s fired

August 08, 2004
The BlueJays fired manager Carlos Tosca, Aaron Cook has season ending blood clots, movement in the standings the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hudson comes off the DL

August 07, 2004
Tim Hudson comes off the DL, other roster moves, some little changes in the standings and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Larry Walker is traded

August 06, 2004
Larry Walker is traded to the Cardinals, Frank Thomas, and maybe also Magglio Ordonez, are out for the rest of the season, a couple of other trades and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 1st place Rangers

August 05, 2004
The Rangers take over 1st place, Roberto Alomar is traded back to the Whitesox, Sean Casey reaches 1000 hits and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Burrell injury

August 04, 2004
Pat Burrell could go on the DL, the Padres release Jeff Cirillo, Sammy Sosa ties Reggie Jackson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey returns

August 03, 2004
Ken Griffey Jr. returns from the DL, the Yankees sign John Olerud, Tony Batista reaches 200 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Benitez goes on the DL

August 02, 2004
Armando Benitez, Mark Bellhorn and Eddie Guardado go on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Devil Rays call up Upton

August 01, 2004
Top prospect B.J. Upton was called up, Luis Gonzalez will have Tommy John surgery, David Ortiz drops his appeal and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trades

August 01, 2004
Nomar Garciaparra to the Cubs highlights the day's trades, all of the trade coverage and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trades

July 30, 2004
Trades were made, more are being discussed, Barry Bonds ties a couple of NL records for HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

THT Live: Dodgers-Marlins trade

July 30, 2004

Around the Majors: Trade rumors

July 29, 2004
Plenty of trade rumors, the A's take over 1st place, Larry Bowa could be fired in the next few days and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the majors: Randy Johnson update

July 28, 2004
Randy Johnson and Nomar Garciaparra trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trade rumors

July 27, 2004
If he's traded to the Yankees, Randy Johnson wants it to come by Friday, plenty of other trade rumors, Gary Sheffield hits his 400th career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trade rumors

July 26, 2004
The Yankees may pick up some more contracts in order to get Randy Johnson, Kris Benson could be going to the Twins, Andy Pettitte's elbow's bothering him again and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 1st place Twins

July 25, 2004
The Twins take over 1st place, trade rumors, Trot Nixon goes back on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 1st place Whitesox

July 25, 2004
The Whitesox take over 1st place, Steve Finley may be going to the Phillies, Pat Hentgen retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ordonez injury

July 23, 2004
Magglio Ordonez could be out for the rest of the season, Barry Bonds adds another record to his collection, the Braves take over possession of 1st and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giambi update

July 22, 2004
Tests on Jason Giambi rule out cancer, the Braves tie for 1st and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giambi health scare

July 21, 2004
There's concern about Jason Giambi's health, another day, another change on top of the NL East, some trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: HR feats

July 20, 2004
A couple of 3 HR games, 1st place changes, injuries and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Halladay’s headed to the DL

July 19, 2004
Roy Halladay's headed to the DL, Luis Gonzalez will have Tommy John surgery, the Braves take over 1st place and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Whitesox reacquire Everett

July 18, 2004
The Expos trade Carl Everett back to the Whitesox, the Braves move back into a tie for 1st and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: McGriff’s designated for assignment

July 17, 2004
The Devil Rays designate Fred McGriff for assignment, movement in the standings & HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior doesn’t need surgery

July 16, 2004
Mark Prior doesn't need surgery, Mike Mussina goes on the DL, Randy Johnson and Carlos Delgado trade rumor updates and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior is injured

July 15, 2004
Mark Prior is injured, the Braves moved into a tie for 1st place, the Mariners dumped John Olerud and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey goes on the DL

July 14, 2004
Ken Griffey Jr. goes on the DL, Randy Johnson trade rumors, the Mariners are ready to dump John Olerud, the Astros dump Jimy Williams and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds breaks his IBB record

July 10, 2004
Barry Bonds breaks his single season IBB record, Rafael Palmeiro moves into the top 10 in career extra base hits, Ken Griffey Jr. is hurt, Jimy Williams could be a goner and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thomas goes on the DL

July 09, 2004
Frank Thomas goes on the DL and hopes to avoid season ending surgery, Eric Chavez returns, trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Trade rumors

July 08, 2004
Plenty of trade rumors, Magglio Ordonez returns, Frank Thomas might need surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Randy Johnson rumors

July 07, 2004
Randy Johnson trade rumors, 1st place movement, HR feats and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Whitesox sign Garcia

July 06, 2004
The Whitesox gave Freddy Garcia a contract extension, Barry Larkin says cancel his retirement ceremonies, Carlos Delgado returns and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Garciaparra rumor

July 05, 2004
The Marlins are rumored to be interested in Nomar Garciaparra, first place changes and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds sets the BB record

July 04, 2004
Barry Bonds sets the BB record, Phil Nevin needs surgery, Kevin Appier temporarily retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mariners trade rumors

July 03, 2004
Mariners trade rumors, 1st place movement, Bonds is within 1 BB of the record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brenly is fired

July 02, 2004
The Diamondbacks fire Bob Brenly, Barry Bonds moves closer to the career BB record, the Angels are open to, but not looking to, trade Ramon Ortiz and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Inflamed rotator cuff, or just lousy pitching?

July 01, 2004
The Dodgers place Hideo Nomo on the DL, but why?, Jeter gets banged up making an outstanding play, Garciaparra's not fully healed and the Cubs laugh at a rumor and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Randy Johnson rumors

June 30, 2004
Randy Johnson trade rumors, the Whitesox take over sole possession of 1st place, Larry Walker reaches 2000 hits and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 4000 SO for Randy Johnson

June 29, 2004
Randy Johnson reaches 4000 SO, trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Roster moves

June 28, 2004
Plenty of roster moves, Joe Randa's having surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Milestones and a trade

June 27, 2004
Sammy Sosa hits hits 550th career HR, Barry Bonds reaches 2000 career runs, Freddy Garcia is traded to the Whitesox, the Marlins reclaim sole possession of 1st place and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ordonez for Jones?

June 27, 2004
Trade rumors swirl around a Magglio Ordonez for Andruw Jones deal, Jim Thome ties Duke Snider while the Phillies tie the Marlins and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lots of trade rumors

June 26, 2004
The majors are filled with trade rumors, Larry Walker has a 3 HR game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Beltran is traded to the Astros

June 24, 2004
The Royals trade Carlos Beltran to the Astros in a 3-team trade, the Royals and Astros might not be done trading, Mike Lowell sets a team record, Aaron Boone may have found a new team and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Beltran to the Astros rumor

June 23, 2004
The Astros are rumored to have been close to trading for Carlos Beltran, Barry Bonds reaches 100 BB again and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez passes DiMaggio

June 22, 2004
Alex Rodriguez passes Joe DiMaggio on the HR list, plenty of 1st place changes, Roberto Alomar wants out, and the rest of the news around the majors.

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