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Bob Wechsler | June 21, 2025

1953 — Ed Mayer wins his 10th game of the season and hits a two-run homer to lead the San Jose Red Sox past the Ventura Oilers 6-4 in the California League.

1980 — Steve Stone pitches a five-hitter with seven strikeouts as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Seattle Mariners 9-0. Game summary 

1999 — Shawn Green has three hits, including a three-run homer and two-run homer, as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 11-4. Game summary

2009 — Outfielder Robbie Widlansky of the Frederick Keys is named Carolina League Player of the Week.

2010 — Tampa Bay Rays owner Stuart Steinberg says the team cannot succeed if it continues to play in Tropicana Field or anywhere in downtown St. Petersburg. The team’s

Recent transactions (2025)

Seattle Mariners designated 1B Rowdy Tellez for assignment.

Triple-A Buffalo Bisons placed LF RJ Schreck on the 7-day injured list.

New York Yankees optioned RHP Scott Effross to the Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.

The Athletics sent 2B Zack Gelof on a rehab assignment to the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators.

Triple-A Louisville Bats activated LHP Evan Kravetz.

 

 

 

 

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