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MLB.com Streams its First Game Over the Internet
August 26, 2002
MLB.com streams (300k broadband video) the very first Major League game ,Texas Rangers at New York Yankees via their Gameday Video service.
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A Walk-Off Grand Slam on His Birthday
July 27, 2002
Celebrating his birthday in true baseball style, Alex Rodriguez of the Texas Rangers became the first player to hit a walk off grand slam on his birthday.
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Happy Birthday to MLB’s Nomar Garciaparra
July 23, 2002
Boston's Nomar Garciaparra became the first player to hit 3 home runs on his birthday including 2 during 1 inning, against the Tampa Bay in a 22-4 rout.
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Sammy Sosa Hits His 60th Home Run
October 2, 2001
Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs hit his 60th home run of the 2001 season making him the first Major League player in history with three career 60-home run seasons.
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Two Brewers Hit Three Home Runs Each
September 25, 2001
Jeromy Burnitz and Richie Sexson of the Milwaukee Brewers became the first teammates ever to hit three home runs each during the same game.
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Barry Bonds Hit His 550th Career Home Run
August 27, 2001
Barry Bonds hit his 550th career home run making him the first player to hit his 500th (April 17, 2001) and 550th home run during the same season.
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Three-Hundred Strike-Outs in Four Consecutive Seasons
August 23, 2001
Randy Johnson of the Arizona Diamondbacks became the first pitcher in Major League history to strike out three-hundred batters in four consecutive seasons.
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Triple Play and Grand Slam in Same Game
August 6, 2001
Scott Hatteberg of the Boston Red Sox became the first MLB player to hit into a triple play and hit a grand slam in the same game.
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New York Yankees Win “Subway Series”
October 26, 2000
The New York Yankees managed by Joe Torre beat the New York Mets, 4-2, in Game 5 to win their third straight World Series championship.
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Ken Griffey, Jr. Pinch-Hits His 400th Home Run
September 19, 2000
Ken Griffey, Jr. pinch-hits his 400th home run he is the first major leaguer to hit the career mark as a pinch-hitter, he did it in a Cincinnati Reds loss to the San Francisco Giants.
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