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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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2005

Around the Majors: Signings

December 31, 2005
Some minor signings.

Around the Majors: Yankees sign Dotel

December 30, 2005
The Yankees sign Octavio Dotel and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Glaus trade is completed

December 28, 2005
Troy Glaus is traded to the Blue Jays and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rangers sign Millwood

December 27, 2005
The Rangers sign Kevin Millwood and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Boring day

December 26, 2005
No news to report, but players have birthdays.

Around the Majors: Nationals sign Stanton

December 25, 2005
The Nationals sign Mike Stanton and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Diamondbacks-Blue Jays trade

December 24, 2005
Troy Glaus is about to be traded to the Blue Jays and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Twins sign White

December 23, 2005
The Twins signed Rondell White and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels-Giants trade

December 22, 2005
Edgardo Alfonzo is traded for Steve Finley, the Yankees re-sign Bernie Williams and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees sign Damon

December 21, 2005
The Yankees sign Johnny Damon and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mariners sign Washburn

December 20, 2005
The Mariners sign Jarrod Washburn and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lofton to the Dodgers

December 19, 2005
The Dodgers may be about to sign Kenny Lofton and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers sign Garciaparra

December 18, 2005
The Dodgers sign Nomar Garciaparra and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins-Yankees trade

December 17, 2005
The Marlins trade Ron Villone to the Yankees and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals sign Looper

December 16, 2005
The Cardinals signed Braden Looper and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers sign Mueller

December 15, 2005
The Dodgers sign Bill Mueller, the Mariners sign Carl Everett and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox-Diamondbacks trade

December 14, 2005
Javier Vazquez is traded for Orlando Hernandez, Milton Bradley is traded to the A's and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox hire co-GMs

December 13, 2005
The Red Sox hire co-GMs, the Phillies trade Vicente Padilla to the Rangers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giants will sign Morris

December 12, 2005
The Giants will sign Matt Morris and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers sign Alomar

December 11, 2005
The Dodgers sign Sandy Alomar Jr. and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox-Braves trade

December 09, 2005
The Red Sox trade Edgar Renteria to the Braves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Plenty of trades and signings

December 08, 2005
Alfonso Soriano is traded to the Nationals, the Blue Jays A.J. Burnett and a lot more news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets-Marlins trade

December 05, 2005
Paul Lo Duca is traded to the Mets and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers sign Furcal

December 04, 2005
The Dodgers sign Rafael Furcal and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies sign Gordon

December 03, 2005
The Phillies sign Tom Gordon, the Marlins trade Luis Castillo to the Twins and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Padres re-sign Giles

December 01, 2005
The Padres re-sign Brian Giles, the White Sox re-sign Paul Konerko and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets sign Wagner

November 29, 2005
The Mets signed Billy Wagner and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Eldred retires

November 28, 2005
Cal Eldred retires and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Boring day

November 27, 2005
No news to report on, but people are still having birthdays.

Around the Majors: Blue Jays sign Ryan

November 26, 2005
The Blue Jays reach a deal with B.J. Ryan and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox-Marlins trade

November 25, 2005
The Red Sox-Marlins trade is expanded and completed and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thome, Delgado trades

November 24, 2005
Jim Thome and Carlos Delgado are traded and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins-Red Sox trade

November 22, 2005
The Marlins trade Josh Beckett to the Red Sox and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rangers-Marlins trade rumor update

November 21, 2005
An update on the Rangers-Marlins trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pirates moves

November 20, 2005
The Pirates make roster moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Marlins-Rangers trade rumor

November 19, 2005
The Marlins and Rangers may be working on a Josh Beckett for Hank Blalock trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cubs sign Eyre

November 18, 2005
The Cubs sign Scott Eyre, the Pirates re-sign Jason Bay and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets-Padres trade

November 17, 2005
The Mets and Padres agree to a Mike Cameron for Xavier Nady trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: New steroids policy

November 16, 2005
There is a new steroids policy, the Yankees re-sign Hideki Matsui and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees are close to signing Matsui

November 15, 2005
The Yankees are close to re-signing Hideki Matsui and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Devil Rays find a manager

November 14, 2005
The Devil Rays find a new manager and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets contact Konerko

November 13, 2005
The Mets contact Paul Konerko and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Furcal wants $50 million

November 12, 2005
Rafael Furcal wants a $50 million contract and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Free agents hit the open market

November 11, 2005
The free agents hit the open market and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals options

November 10, 2005
The Cardinals exercise their option on Jeff Suppan and decline it on Larry Walker and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Urbina is charged with attempted murder

November 09, 2005
Ugueth Urbina is charged with attempted murder and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cubs re-sign Perez

November 08, 2005
The Cubs re-sign Neifi Perez and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: GM meetings begin today

November 07, 2005
The GM meeting begin today.

Around the Majors: Melvin gets an extension

November 06, 2005
The Brewers gave GM Doug Melvin a contract extension and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox buy out Thomas

November 05, 2005
The White Sox bought out Frank Thomas and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Padres-Nationals trade

November 04, 2005
The Padres and Nationals make a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lawton is suspended

November 03, 2005
Matt Lawton is suspended for violating the steroids policy and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies hire Gillick

November 02, 2005
The Phillies hired Pat Gillick as GM and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Epstein resigns

November 01, 2005
Red Sox GM Theo Epstein resigns and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Al Lopez dies

October 31, 2005
Al Lopez dies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Dodgers fire DePodesta

October 30, 2005
The Dodgers fire GM Paul DePodesta and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ramirez rumor

October 29, 2005
Manny Ramirez reportedly asks for a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Giants retain Schmidt

October 28, 2005
The Giants retain Jason Schmidt and Randy Winn, with other players exercising their player options to stay, and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox win the World Series

October 27, 2005
The White Sox win the World Series and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox can sweep tonight

October 26, 2005
The White Sox can sweep the World Series tonight and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies surgeries

October 25, 2005
Pat Burrell and Kenny Lofton have surgery, the World Series resumes today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox take 2-0 lead

October 24, 2005
The White Sox take a 2-0 lead in the World Series and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox win

October 23, 2005
The White Sox 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, 2005
The World Series starts tonight and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brewers keep Lee

October 21, 2005
The Brewers exercised their option on Carlos Lee and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros win the NLCS

October 20, 2005
The Astros win the NLCS, Larry Walker retires, the Marlins hire Joe Girardi and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Heredia is suspended

October 19, 2005
Felix Heredia is suspended and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals win

October 18, 2005
The Cardinals stay alive in the NLCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox win ALCS

October 17, 2005
The White Sox win the ALCS and the Astros can win the NLCS today.

Around the Majors: White Sox can win ALCS today

October 16, 2005
The White Sox can win the ALCS tonight, the Astros take a 2-1 lead in the NLCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox take 2-1 lead

October 15, 2005
The White Sox take a 2-1 lead in the ALCS, the A's rehire Ken Macha and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros even the series

October 14, 2005
The Astros win and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox, Cardinals win

October 13, 2005
The Cardinals took a 1-0 lead, the White Sox tied the ALCS and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels take a 1-0 lead

October 12, 2005
The Angels take a 1-0 lead in the ALCS, the NLCS starts today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels win their series

October 11, 2005
The Angels beat the Yankees to win their Division Series, Ed Wade and Jim Beattie are fired and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Astros win the series

October 10, 2005
The Astros win the Division Series, the Yankees and Angels will play a 5th game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals sweep the Padres

October 09, 2005
The Cardinals swept the Padres, the Astros take a 2-1 lead over the Braves, the Yankees & Angels get rained out and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox sweep the Red Sox

October 08, 2005
The White Sox swept the Red Sox, the Angels took a 2-1 lead over the Yankees, the Cardinals go for the sweep today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox go for the sweep

October 07, 2005
The White Sox go for the sweep today, managerial and GM changes and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Postseason starts today

October 04, 2005
The postseason starts today, Alan Trammell and Jim Tracy are fired and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox, Astros win wild cards

October 03, 2005
The Red Sox and Astros win the wild cards, the Astros re-sign Craig Biggio, Jack McKeon steps down as Marlins manager and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees clinch the division title

October 02, 2005
The Yankees clinched the division title, Roger Clemens passes 4500 career SO and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox tie the Yankees

October 01, 2005
The Red Sox tied the Yankees for 1st place in the AL East, the White Sox beat the Indians, the Astros wild card lead is cut to 1 game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox clinch the division title

September 30, 2005
The White Sox clinched the AL Central title and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Padres clinch the division title

September 29, 2005
The Padres clinched the division title, the Yankees move into sole possession of 1st place, the White Sox can clinch the division title today, Alex Rodriguez breaks Joe DiMaggio's Yankees record for HR in a season by a right handed hitter and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves, Angels clinch division titles

September 28, 2005
The Braves and Angels clinch the division titles, the Padres can clinch today, the Red Sox move into a 1st place tie and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Braves, Angels can clinch tonight

September 27, 2005
The Braves and Angels can clinch the division titles tonight, the Yankees take over sole possession of 1st place and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Pettitte reaches 40 RSAA

September 26, 2005
Andy Pettitte reaches 40 RSAA, Mark Buehrle has a good game, the Nationals are mathematically eliminated from the postseason and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Red Sox tie the Yankees

September 25, 2005
The Red Sox tied the Yankees for 1st place in the AL East and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Last place clinchings

September 24, 2005
The Mariners and Pirates clinched last place, Pedro Martinez and Rafael Palmeiro are being shut down for the rest of the season, Manny Ramirez reaches 40 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals clinch the #1 seed

September 23, 2005
The Cardinals clinched the #1 seed in the playoffs, Ken Griffey Jr. and Keith Foulke will have surgery, the Royals reach 100 losses and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees take over 1st place

September 22, 2005
The Yankees moved into 1st place, the Devil Rays might be buying out Lou Piniella's contract, another feat for Albert Pujols and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Offensive outbursts

September 21, 2005
The Red Sox and Rockies have huge offensive outbursts, the White Sox beat the Indians in 10, a bunch of injuries and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: White Sox-Indians series begin

September 20, 2005
A series between the White Sox and Indians begins, Gary Sheffield could be limited to DHing for the rest of the season, the Tigers clinch another losing season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Milton sets a record

September 19, 2005
Eric Milton sets the Reds single season record for worst RSAA, the White Sox reach 90 wins, Jason Giambi has back spasms and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies rally

September 18, 2005
The Phillies have a historical 9th inning rally, more teams are mathematically eliminated and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Another record for Bonds

September 17, 2005
Barry Bonds sets the major league record for HR by an OF, Troy Percival doesn't need career ending surgery, Mike Hampton needs Tommy John surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals clinch

September 16, 2005
The Cardinals clinch the NL Central title, Troy Percival could be facing retirement, Mike Hampton could be facing Tommy John surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cardinals can clinch today

September 14, 2005
The Cardinals can clinch the NL Central title today, the Yankees have an offensive outburst, Jason Giambi and Carlos Delgado reach 30 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 40 HR for Ortiz

September 13, 2005
David Ortiz reaches 40 HR, Johnny Damon will have a MRI and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Jones sets the Braves HR record

September 12, 2005
Andruw Jones sets the Braves single season HR record, Randy Johnson combines for a shutout over the Red Sox, Indians clinch a winning season and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Schilling comes off the DL

July 14, 2005
Curt Schilling comes off the DL, several trades are made and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Martinez reaches 500 RSAA

July 11, 2005
Pedro Martinez reaches 500 career RSAA, Eric Milton forgets to take a pounding, Gary Sheffield passes Cal Ripken on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Halladay has a fracture

July 10, 2005
Roy Halladay has a fractured leg, Mark Kotsay gets a contract extension, Miguel Tejada has a 5 hit game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Palmeiro passes Jackson

July 09, 2005
Rafael Palmeiro passes Reggie Jackson on the career HR list, Rafael Betancourt will pretend to be suspended, the Nationals might be very close to trading for Preston Wilson and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Helton sets the Rockies HR record

July 08, 2005
Todd Helton sets the Rockies career HR record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Schilling’s going to the bullpen

July 07, 2005
Curt Schilling's going to the bullpen, Keith Foulke goes on the DL, Jim Edmonds passes George Brett on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Drew might be out for the season

July 05, 2005
J.D. Drew might be out for the rest of the season, Troy Glaus hit his 200th career HR, Ken Griffey Jr. hits his 1st July 4 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Another record for Clemens

July 04, 2005
Roger Clemens sets the record for most 40+ RSAA seasons, the Mariners drop Bret Boone and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Franco is designated for assignment

July 03, 2005
John Franco is designated for assignment, Bernie Williams moves into the Yankees top 5 H list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rogers is suspended

July 02, 2005
Kenny Rogers is suspended, Jim Thome goes on the DL, Magglio Ordonez and Mike Sweeney come off it and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors; Biggio sets the HBP record

June 30, 2005
Craig Biggio sets the HBP record, Kenny Rogers has a confrontation with camermen, Vladimir Guerrero reaches 1500 career H and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Wood comes off the DL

June 29, 2005
Kerry Wood comes off the DL today, Rafael Palmeiro ties Reggie Jackson on the HR list, Craig Biggio ties the HBP record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rogers breaks a bone

June 28, 2005
Kenny Rogers breaks a bone in his hand, Kevin Millwood combines for a SHO and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior combines for a 1 hitter

June 27, 2005
Mark Prior combines for a 1 hitter in his return from the DL, Rich Harden combines for a 1 hitter, Hidek Matsui reaches 400 consecutive games played in the US and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ramirez passes Snider

June 26, 2005
Manny Ramirez passes Duke Snider on the HR list, Mark Prior comes off the DL today, Greg Maddux has a good game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 1st place Red Sox

June 25, 2005
The Red Sox take over 1st place in the AL East, Eric Gagne doesn't need Tommy John surgery, Jim Edmonds moves up on the HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Lee moves into the Cubs top 10

June 24, 2005
Derrek Lee moves into the Cubs single season top 10 in RCAA, Roy Halladay passes Roger Clemens on the Blue Jay career RSAA list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bochy gets an extension

June 23, 2005
Bruce Bochy gets a contract extension, Jarrod Washburn combines for a SHO, Adam Dunn hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees have a historical comeback

June 22, 2005
The Yankees have a historical comeback, Eric Gagne will have Tommy John surgery, the Reds fire Dave Miley and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thomas ties Kingman

June 21, 2005
Frank Thomas ties Dave Kingman on the HR list, Mike Sweeney goes on the DL, Jake Peavy and Andy Pettitte participate in shutouts and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey moves up

June 20, 2005
Ken Griffey Jr. moves up on the all time HR list, Orlando Hernandez will go on the DL, the Redsox pitch a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa ties McGwire

June 19, 2005
Sammy Sosa ties Mark McGwire on the career HR list, Scott Rolen comes off the DL, Kevin Brown goes on it, plenty of trade rumors and 2 HR games and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thomas passes 800 RCAA

June 18, 2005
Frank Thomas passes 800 career RCAA, Roger Clemens combines for a shutout, Brendan Donnelly is suspended and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hudson goes on the DL

June 17, 2005
Tim Hudson goes on the DL, Randy Johnson has a dominant performance, John Smoltz passes 250 career RSAA and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Gagne goes back on the DL

June 16, 2005
Eric Gagne goes back on the DL & may need season ending surgery, Carlos Delgado hits his 350th career HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: New Yankee Stadium

June 15, 2005
The Yankees will announce plans for a new stadium, plenty of shutouts and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Phillies re-sign Rollins

June 14, 2005
The Phillies re-sign Jimmy Rollins, Eric Milton's nightmare season continues, Alfonso Soriano hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: HR feats for Sosa, Griffey & Choi

June 13, 2005
Sammy Sosa ties Barry Bonds for 2nd in multi HR games, Ken Griffey Jr. moves up on the career HR list, Hee Seop Choi hits 3 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Johnson combines for a SHO

June 12, 2005
Randy Johnson combines for a shutout, HR history is made and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brewers-Nationals trade

June 11, 2005
The Brewers and Nationals make a trade, Ken Griffey Jr. ties Mel Ott on the HR list, Vladimir Guerrero comes off the DL, A.J. Burnett sets the Marlins career SO record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Barmes changes his story

June 10, 2005
Clint Barmes changes his story on how he got hurt, a couple of 2 HR games and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez hits #400

June 09, 2005
Alex Rodriguez reaches 400 HR, Phillies-Tigers trade, Johan Santana pitches a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Martinez flirts with a no hitter

June 08, 2005
Pedro Martinez flirts with a no hitter, the Dodgers re-sign Brad Penny, a Chipper Jones update and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Barmes breaks his collarbone

June 07, 2005
Clint Barmes breaks his collarbone, Chipper Jones goes on the DL, Jeff Bagwell will have surgery today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 300 HR for Gonzalez

June 06, 2005
Luis Gonzalez hits his 300th career HR, the Rangers and Nationals move into 1st place, changes could be coming with the Reds and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Hampton goes back on the DL

June 05, 2005
Mike Hampton goes back on the DL, Reggie Sanders has a big day and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Clemens, Zito trade rumors

June 04, 2005
Roger Clemens and Barry Zito trade rumors, David Wells longevities his way to 2000 SO and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Twins set a team record

June 03, 2005
The Twins set a team extra inning SO record, Matt Stairs hit his 200th career HR, Octavio Dotel will have surgery and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tejada ties a record

June 02, 2005
Miguel Tejada ties an AL record, Roger Clemens trade rumor and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez has a fracture

June 01, 2005
Ivan Rodriguez has a fracture in his hand, the Padres set team records, Juan Gonzalez comes off the DL, but looks like he's going back on it, and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Clemens sets the RSAA record

May 31, 2005
Roger Clemens sets the modern day career RSAA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Thoma comes off the DL

May 30, 2005
Frank Thomas comes off the DL today, Bret Boone hits his 250th career HR, Roy Halladay pitches a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior goes on the DL

May 29, 2005
Mark Prior goes on the DL, the Cubs and Giants make a trade, the Redsox have a huge offensive outburst and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bad injury for Prior

May 28, 2005
Mark Prior suffers a bad injury, Derrek Lee has a big game, Pedro Martinez combines for a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez ties Murphy

May 27, 2005
Alex Rodriguez ties Dale Murphy on the HR list, Jake Peavy pitches his first career SHO, plenty of roster moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Clemens ties Grove

May 25, 2005
Roger Clemens ties the modern day career RSAA record, Sammy Sosa comes off the DL, Alex Rodriguez hits 2 HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Reds designate Graves for assignment

May 24, 2005
The Reds designated Danny Graves for assignment, the Angels placed Francisco Rodriguez on the DL, trade rumors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Twins tie a record

May 23, 2005
The Twins tied a team SO record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Guerrero goes on the DL

May 22, 2005
Vladimir Guerrero goes on the DL, Jim Thome comes off the DL, Royce Clayton reaches 300 2B and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Guerrero injury

May 21, 2005
Vladimir Guerrero is injured, Alex Rodriguez passes 450 career RCAA, Jason Varitek has a unique HR streak and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 300 starts for Pettitte

May 19, 2005
Andy Pettitte makes his 300th career start, the Yankees 10 game winning streak ends and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Wells will come off the DL

May 18, 2005
David Wells will come off the DL, Todd Helton sets the Rockies G record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ramirez hits #400

May 16, 2005
Manny Ramirez hits his 400th career HR, Jeff Bagwell will have surgery, Morgan Ensberg has a 3 HR game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Gagne comes off the DL

May 15, 2005
Eric Gagne comes off the DL, Roger Clemens moves closer to the RSAA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rolen has surgery

May 14, 2005
Scott Rolen has surgery, Bobby Higginson goes on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey passes Murray & 550 RCAA

May 13, 2005
Ken Griffey Jr. passed Eddie Murray on the HR list and passed 550 career RCAA, Bobby Abreu has a HR streak, Todd Helton has another big game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Tino Martinez HR streak

May 12, 2005
Tino Martinez has a 5 game HR streak, Todd Helton sets the Rockies career RCAA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa, Bagwell, Schmidt go on the DL

May 11, 2005
Sammy Sosa, Jeff Bagwell and Jason Schmidt go on the DL, Tony Pena resigns and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 200 HR for Tejada

May 10, 2005
Miguel Tejada reaches 200 career HR, Troy Percival goes on the DL, Roger Clemens moves closer to the career RSAA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Griffey ties Murray

May 09, 2005
Ken Griffey Jr. ties Eddie Murray on the HR list, the Cardinals have a huge offensive outburst, Gregg Zaun suffers a bad injury and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Potentially more problems for Bonds

May 08, 2005
Barry Bonds may have problems with the IRS, several 2 HR games, Mike Mussina pitches a shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Anderson sets Angels record

May 07, 2005
Garret Anderson set the Angels career TB record, the Dodgers have a 10 run inning and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Berkman comes off the DL

May 06, 2005
Lance Berkman comes off the DL today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez reaches 10 HR

May 05, 2005
Alex Rodriguez becomes the 1st player in the majors to reach double digits in HR, Curt Schilling injury update, Roger Clemens moves closer to the RSAA record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds has more surgery

May 04, 2005
Barry Bonds has more surgery, Jim Thome goes on the DL, Chipper Jones injury update and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Yankees shakeup

May 03, 2005
The Yankees have a shakeup, Juan Rincon is suspended, Kerry Wood will be out at least 3 weeks and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 2 HR games

May 02, 2005
A few players hit 2 HR, Miguel Tejada has 4 hits, Adam Kennedy's coming off the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: A record for Rodriguez

May 01, 2005
Alex Rodriguez sets a Yankee Stadium record, Bud Selig wants tougher steroid penalties, Ken Griffey Jr. finally homers and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Suspensions

April 30, 2005
The Redsox and Devil Rays get suspensions from their brawls, Eric Gagne is suspended, Roger Clemens faces Greg Maddux, Roy Halladay shuts out the Yankees and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: 500 relief appearances

April 29, 2005
Arthur Rhodes makes his 500th career relief appearance and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Benitez is out for 4 months

April 28, 2005
Armando Benitez will be out for 4 months, Mark Grudzielanek hits for the cycle, C.C. Sabathia gets an extension and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Garciaparra will have surgery

April 26, 2005
Nomar Garciaparra will have surgery, the BlueJays fire the hitting coach, Earl Wilson dies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa hits 2 HR

April 25, 2005
Sammy Sosa has a 2 HR game, Chipper Jones is hurt, Ichiro Suzuki has another multihit game and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Bonds update

April 24, 2005
Barry Bonds update, Jaret Wright is headed to the DL, Mark Mulder pitches a 10 inning shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Alou comes off DL, Alfonseca goes on

April 23, 2005
Moises Alou comes off the DL, Antonio Alfonseca goes on it, the A's sign Bobby Crosby and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Garciaparra has a torn groin

April 22, 2005
Nomar Garciaparra has a torn groin, Larry Walker passes Ralph Kiner on the HR list, the Redsox have another shutout and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Garciaparra’s hurt

April 21, 2005
Nomar Garciaparra had to leave yesterday's game with an injury, Sidney Ponson's having visa problems, the Redsox are shutting out the opposition in the 1st and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Mets set HR record

April 20, 2005
The Mets set their team record for HR in a game, Vladimir Guerrero's on a HR streak, the Redsox sign Tim Wakefield and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Rodriguez ties AL record

April 19, 2005
Alex Rodriguez tied an AL record, a huge inning for the Yankees, Aubrey Huff set a Devil Rays record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Wakefield passes Young

April 18, 2005
Tim Wakefield passes Cy Young on the Redsox SO list, movement on the career HR list and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: DL moves

April 17, 2005
Kevin Brown will come off the DL, Jeremy Affeldt and Jose Cruz Jr. go on it and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Brewers sign Sheets

April 16, 2005
The Brewers signed Ben Sheets, Magglio Ordonez has a hernia, the Yankees might be moving and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Baseball returns to Washington

April 15, 2005
Baseball returns to Washington, Gary Sheffield has an incident with a fan, Jason Varitek hits his 100th HR and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Indians sign Hafner

April 14, 2005
The Indians signed Travis Hafner, Craig Biggio is injured and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Sosa hits #575

April 13, 2005
Sammy Sosa hit his 575th career HR, Curt Schilling comes off the DL today, Jim Edmonds reaches 1500 career hits and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Prior comes off DL

April 12, 2005
Mark Prior will come off the DL today and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Smoltz strikes out 15

April 11, 2005
John Smoltz strikes out 15, Todd Walker is injured and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the majors: Possible season ending injuries

April 10, 2005
Carlos Silva and Greg Aquino could be out for the rest of the season, Aubrey Huff ties the Devil Rays career HR record and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Cameron goes on the DL

April 09, 2005
Mike Cameron goes on the DL, Terry Francona is released from the hospital and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Ordonez is sick

April 08, 2005
Magglio Ordonez is sick, some DL moves and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Crosby goes on the DL

April 07, 2005
The A's place Bobby Crosby on the DL, Terry Francona is hospitalized, Brad Wilkerson hits for the cycle and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Indians sign Martinez

April 06, 2005
Indians signed Victor Martinez to a new contract, the Astros returned Craig Biggio to 2B and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Season begins

April 04, 2005
The season starts, Alex Sanchez is suspended, Kevin Brown is placed on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Season starts tonight

April 03, 2005
The season starts tonight, Barry Bonds, Mark Prior and Frank Thomas are placed on the DL and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Schilling, Gagne go on the DL

April 02, 2005
Curt Schilling and Eric Gagne go on the DL, the Devil Rays re-sign Carl Crawford and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Gonzalez goes on the DL

April 01, 2005
Juan Gonzalez is placed on the DL, Kevin Appier retires, Marlon Byrd is sent to the minors and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Redsox-Rockies trade

March 31, 2005
The Redsox trade Byung-Hyun Kim to the Rockies and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Galarraga retires

March 30, 2005
Andres Galarraga retires, the Redsox and Cardinals make a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

Around the Majors: Angels place 3 on the DL

March 29, 2005
The Angels placed Tim Salmon and Adam Kennedy on the DL, the Astros and Padres make a trade and the rest of the news around the majors.

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