Tampa Bay cut Fred McGriff, who is tied with Lou Gehrig for 21st place on the career home-run list with 493. He was trying to join Ted Williams, Willie McCovey and Eddie Murray as the only players to reach 500 homers after turning 40.
Veterans’ days
Of the top four active managers with the most seasons served, only Lou Piniella isn’t in contention for a division title right now.
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MANAGER / TEAM / SEASON / PREVIOUSLY
Tony LaRussa, STL, 26, OAK, SOX
Bobby Cox, ATL, 22, TOR, ATL
Joe Torre, NYY, 22, NYM, ATL, STL
Lou Piniella, TB, 17, NYY, CIN, SEA
Who’s laughing now?
The Tigers have surpassed their 2003 wins total with 21 1/42 months left to go in the season. Detroit (44-47) set an AL record for losses last year by going 43-119, a loss shy of baseball’s post-1900 record for setbacks.
