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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.