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December 30, 2004 Pitcher Raul Valdez led the Dominican League with a 0.79 ERA.
December 29, 2004 The Cincinnati Reds signed Bobby Estalella to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.
December 27, 2004 Cuba celebrated the 130th anniversary of the first official game played on December 27th, 1874.
December 24, 2004 The Cubs sign Eddie Oropesa to a minor league contract.
December 22, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez agrees to terms with the White Sox {link}.
December 21, 2004 Phillies do not tender a contract to Michel Hernandez who becomes a free agent.
December 20, 2004 Michel Hernandez is designated for assignment by the Phillies.
December 19, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez turns down arbitration offer {link}.
December 16, 2004 Kendry Morales cleared to sign deal with the Anaheim Angels and is added to the 40 man roster {link}. Kendry is currently batting .318 (7 for 22) for the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican League. The Atlanta Braves trade Eli Marrero to the Royals {link}.
December 9, 2004 Pitcher Rolando Viera made his debut with the Boer in Nicaragua.
December 7, 2004 Orlando Palmeiro signs 1 year contract with the Astros.
December 6, 2004 Luis Tiant joins Minnie Miņoso and Tony Oliva on the Veteran's Committee Hall of Fame ballot {link}.
December 2, 2004 The Rangers signed Michael Tejera to a minor league contract with an invitation to Spring Training.
December 1, 2004 Kendry Morales agreed to terms with the Anaheim Angels on a 6 year deal {link}. Kendry went 1 for 3 with 1 RBI in his professional baseball debut with the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican League.
November 30, 2004 Kendry Morales signs with the Estrellas Orientales of the Dominican League.
November 22, 2004 The Chicago Cubs invite pitcher Raul Valdez to Spring Training.
November 19, 2004 Industriales defeated Villa Clara 6 to 2 in the opening game of the Cuban National Series. Detriot activated Fernando Viņa from the 60-Day DL. The Rangers signed Vladimir Nuņez to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Alay Soler (0-2, 5.28 ERA, 23 K) is released by the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League.
November 13, 2004 Roberto Gonzalez Echevarria, author of "Pride of Havana: A History of Cuban Baseball", spoke at the Miami Book Fair about his new book "La Gloria de Cuba: Historia del beisbol en la isla", which is the outstanding spanish version of the Pride of Havana book.
November 8, 2004 Alex Ochoa agreed with a 2 year, $6 million, deal with the Chunichi Dragons.
November 7, 2004 Cuba defeated Colombia 4 to 0 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries Final in Colombia.
November 5, 2004 Free-agent Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez hopes to remain a Yankee.
November 4, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez wins 2004 Players Choice Award for the American League's Comeback Player of the Year {link}. Cuba defeated Nicaragua 5 to 2 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries in Colombia. Cuba will play Colombia in the final on Sunday.
November 3, 2004 Cuba defeated Puerto Rico 1 to 0 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries in Colombia.
November 2, 2004 Livan Hernandez wins National League Silver Slugger award for pitchers {link}. Cuba defeated Panama 10 to 0 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries in Colombia. Alay Soler allows 3 runs on 6 hits and strikes out 7 in 4 innings for the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League
November 1, 2004 Cuba defeated Colombia 2 to 0 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries in Colombia. Amaury Pi-Gonzalez, Tito Fuentes and Orlando Sanchez-Diago are among the Nominees for the Ford C. Frick award, which is now open to fan voting at The National Hall of Fame Web Site {link}.
October 30, 2004 Cuba defeated Aruba 5 to 1 in Panamerican World Cup Preliminaries in Colombia.
October 29, 2004 Mike Lowell comes to terms with the Marlins through 2007 {link}. Omar Linares, of the Chunichi Dragons, decides to retire. David Segui, of Baltimore, files for free agency.
October 27, 2004 Bronson Arroyo makes 1/3 of an inning relief appearance to help Red Sox win first World Series since 1918. Rafael Palmeiro agrees to one year contract with Baltimore {link}.
October 26, 2004 Alay Soler allows one hit and strikes out 10 in 5 innings for the Leones del Escogido of the Dominican Winter League {link}.
October 25, 2004 Alex Ochoa went 0 for 3 and Omar Linares went 1 for 3 for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 1 for 5, with a HR and 2 RBIs, for the Seibu Lions, who lost the Japanese League Series.
October 24, 2004 Alex Ochoa went 0 for 4 and Omar Linares went 1 for 2 with 2 BB and 2 runs scored for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, for the Seibu Lions, who won the 6th game of the Japanese League Series.
October 23, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 2 innings of relief in WS win.
October 22, 2004 Alex Ochoa went 1 for 4 with a HR and 2 runs scored and Omar Linares went 0 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 0 for 4 for the Seibu Lions, who lost the 5th game of the Japanese League Series.
October 21, 2004 Alex Ochoa went 2 for 5 with a HR and Omar Linares went 2 for 3 with HR and 3 runs scored for the Chunichi Dragons, who won the 4th game of the Japanese League Series {link}. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless as the Astros lose the NLCS.
October 20, 2004 Jorge Posada went 0 for 3 as Yankees lose ALCS. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless as the Astros in the NLCS.
October 19, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 1 run on 2 hits in 1 inning of relief in ALCS win. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 0 for 4, in ALCS loss. Alex Ochoa went 2 for 5, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored and Omar Linares went 3 for 4, with a solo HR, for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 2 for 3, with 2 HRs and 6 RBIs, for the Seibu Lions, who won the 3rd game of the Japanese League Series.
October 18, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 0 runs on 0 hits in 1 inning of relief in ALCS win. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 6 with 1 run scored, in ALCS loss. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless as the Astros in the NLCS.
October 17, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez , of the Yankees, allowed 3 runs and had 6 Ks in 5 innings. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored, in ALCS loss. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless as the Astros in the NLCS. Alex Ochoa went 1 for 3, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 1 for 3 for the Seibu Lions, who lost the 2nd game of the Japanese League Series.
October 16, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 6 runs on 6 hits in 2 innings in ALCS loss. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, in ALCS win. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance and singled for the Astros in the NLCS. Alex Ochoa went 1 for 3 and Omar Linares went 0 for 3 for the Chunichi Dragons and Alex Cabrera went 1 for 4 for the Seibu Lions, who won the first game of the Japanese League Series.
October 14, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, of the Yankees, to start game 4 of ALCS {link}. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless for the Astros in the NLCS.
October 13, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 1 for 2 with 2 BB and 1 run scored, in win {link}. Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance and doubled for the Astros in the NLCS. Toronto activated Bobby Estalella from the 60 day DL and outrighted him to Tripple-A Syracuse. He elects free agency. Mickey Lopez was outrighted to Tripple-A Tocoma by the Mariners.
October 12, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 0 for 3 with 1 RBI, in win. The Reds signed Jason Romano to a minor league contract for 2005.
October 11, 2004 Orlando Palmeiro made pinch hit appearance but went hitless as the Astros move on to the NLCS. Final stats from the Japanese League for Omar Linares (Chunichi Dragons): G-60, AB-159, H-45, 2B-7, HR-4, RBI-28, R-19 and AVG-.283 and Alex Ochoa (Chunichi Dragons): G-138, AB-520, H-153, 2B-24, HR-21, RBI-89, R-63 and AVG-.294. Alex Cabrera went 1 for 3 for the Seibu Lions in the 2nd stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 10, 2004 Eli Marrero, of the Braves, went 1 for 3. Orlando Palmeiro , of the Astros, made pinch hit appearance but went hitless. Alex Cabrera went 0 for 3 for the Seibu Lions in the 2nd stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 9, 2004 Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, gets pinch hit single. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 0 for 5, as team moves on to ALCS. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, of the Yankees, will not start game 4 {link} . Six Cuban players arrive in Florida after escaping from Cuba {link}. Alex Cabrera went 1 for 4 for the Seibu Lions in the 2nd stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 8, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in 6 innings in win. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored, in win.
October 7, 2004 Eli Marrero , of the Braves and Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, both made pinch hitting appearances but went hitless. The Rangers outrighted Michael Tejera to Triple-A Oklahoma. Alex Cabrera went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Seibu Lions in the 2nd stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 6, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 0 for 5, in win. Eli Marrero, of the Braves and Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, both made pinch hitting appearances but went hitless. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, of the Yankees, should be ready for game 4 {link}. Alex Cabrera went 2 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBIs for the Seibu Lions in the 2nd stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 5, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, in loss {link}.
October 4, 2004 Livan Hernandez leads MLB in innings pitched (255) and Complete Games (9). Leaders among players of Cuban Heritage - Hitting: Batting Average Raul Ibanez (.304), Hits Mike Lowell (175), HR Mike Lowell (27), RBI Rafael Palmeiro (88), Doubles Mike Lowell (44), Total Bases Mike Lowell (302), Extra Base Hits Mike Lowell (72), Pitching: ERA Livan Hernandez (3.60), Wins Jose Contreras (13), Strike Outs Livan Hernandez (186), Shut Outs Livan Hernandez (2), Saves Danys Baez (30).
October 3, 2004 Heading to the Post Season: Jorge Posada, and Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, of the Yankees, Eli Marrero , of the Braves, Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox and Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros. Alex Cabrera went 1 for 3 with a grand slam and 5 RBIs for the Seibu Lions in the 1st stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 2, 2004 Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored. Eli Marrero went 2 for 5 with a HR and 2 runs scored for the Braves. Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, hits solo HR. Mike Lowell hits 2-run HR for the Marlins {link}. Alex Gonzalez, of the Padres, hits 2-run tripple. Alex Cabrera went 0 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Seibu Lions in the 1st stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
October 1, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez struggles in loss for the Yankees {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. The Chunichi Dragons, with Omar Linares and Alex Ochoa, clinched the Central League pennant. Alex Cabrera went 1 for 2 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Seibu Lions in the 1st stage playoff of the Japanese Pacific League.
September 30, 2004 Danys Baez, of the Devilrays, gets 30th save of the season. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI.
September 29, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 2 HRs (551), 3 RBIs for Baltimore {link}. Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins.
September 28, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 2 earned runs and strikes out 7 in five innings in no decision for White Sox {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.
September 27, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 for Baltimore. Bronson Arroyo , of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 6 hits in 6 innings in win {link}.
September 26, 2004 Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 2 for 5 with a HR, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Livan Hernandez allows 2 runs and strikes out 9 in eight innings in loss for Expos {link}. Mike Cuellar and Rafael Palmeiro are honored as members of the Orioles 50 all-time fan favorites.
September 25, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, with 4 RBIs {link}.
September 24, 2004 Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 3 for 3 with 2 BB, 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, went 2 for 3, with a HR.
September 23, 2004 Jose Contreras struggles in loss for White Sox {link}. Jorge Piedra , of the Rockies, went 2 for 4, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 for the Reds.
September 22, 2004 Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 6 for 6 with 5 RBIs and 1 run scored {link}. Rafael Palmeiro hits solo run HR (549, moves ahead of Mike Schmidt for 10th all-time) for Baltimore. Mike Lowell hits solo HR for the Marlins. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, with a HR. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez loses first game for the Yankees {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
September 21, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in complete game win for Expos {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Braves.
September 20, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 4. The White Sox erected a statue of Minnie Miņoso on the main concourse at left center field at the Fan Deck in Comerica Park.
September 19, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, with a HR and 2 RBIs. Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI.
September 18, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4, with a HR, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored. Rafael Palmeiro was walked 3 times and scored 2 runs for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Jose Contreras allows 4 runs in 7 innings in no decision for White Sox {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 2 for the Marlins.
September 17, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits 2 run HR (548, ties Mike Schmidt for 10th all-time) for Baltimore. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings in no decision {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 for the Reds.
September 16, 2004 The Padres aquire Alex Gonzalez from the Expos {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3 with a HR (547), 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Baltimore. Livan Hernandez allows 4 runs in 8 innings in loss for Expos {link}.
September 15, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 3 for 4 for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, drives in winning run {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins.
September 14, 2004 Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins.
September 13, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR (546) and drives in 2 runs for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 2 for 4.
September 12, 2004 Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, hits game winning 2 run HR {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 for the Reds. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Cuba defeated Japan 4 to 0 to win gold in the XXI AAA World Junior Championships in Taipei City, Taiwan.
September 11, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez (8-0) allows 1 run in 7 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 0 runs on 4 hits in 7 innings in win {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 3. Rafael Palmeiro went 4 for 3 with a HR (545) for Baltimore. Livan Hernandez struggles in loss for Expos {link}.
September 10, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro scored 2 runs and had 1 RBI for Baltimore. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. The Rangers claimed Michael Tejera from waivers. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, for the Reds.
September 9, 2004 Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, went 3 for 3, with 1 RBI and 4 runs scored.
September 8, 2004 David Segui , of Baltimore, went 2 for 3. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 for the Marlins. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
September 7, 2004 Jose Contreras struggles in loss for White Sox {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. The Marlins designated Michael Tejera for assignment. Rafael Palmeiro, of Baltimore, got career hit number 2900.
September 6, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows 2 runs in 7 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Mickey Lopez made his ML debut for the Mariners. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings in win.
September 5, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3, with HR (544) and 3 RBIs for Baltimore {link}. Livan Hernandez went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI and allows 1 run in 7 innings in no decision for Expos {link}. Alex Gonzalez, of the Expos, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Ryan Freel went 3 for 5, with a HR and 3 runs scored, for the Reds.
September 4, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hit solo HR (543) for Baltimore. David Segui, of Baltimore, went 2 for 4 with one run scored.
September 3, 2004 Eli Marrero hit solo HR for the Braves. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
September 2, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 4 runs on 4 hits in 5 innings in loss for White Sox {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Baltimore. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
September 1, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows 1 run in 7 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hit HR and had 2 RBIs. David Segui , of Baltimore, went 2 for 4 with one run scored after returning from the DL {link}. Mike Lowell went 1 for 2 with HR and 2 RBIs for the Marlins {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5, with a HR and 2 runs scored, for the Reds. Eduardo Perez is transferred from the 15 Day to the 60 Day DL by Tampa Bay. Kendry Morales works out for several Major League teams in the Dominican Republic.
August 31, 2004 Livan Hernandez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and allows no runs in 8 innings in win for Expos {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 5. Eli Marrero went 3 for 4 for the Braves.
August 29, 2004 Mike Lowell went 1 for 2 with HR and 2 RBIs for the Marlins. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hits pinch hit HR. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore {link}. Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, went 2 for 5, with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored.
August 28, 2004 Mets sign Alay Soler to 3 year contract {link}. Jose Contreras allows 1 run and KOs 6 in 6 innings in win for White Sox {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 3 for 4 with 2BB, 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Eli Marrero went 1 for 3 with 2 BB and 2 runs scored for the Braves.
August 27, 2004 . Ricky Gutierrez went 3 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Boston. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 3 for 4.
August 26, 2004 Alex Gonzalez, of the Expos, leaves game after being hit by pitch {link}. Livan Hernandez hits 2 run HR but loses game for Expos {link}. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 1 runs on 6 hits in 7 innings in win {link}.
August 25, 2004 Cuba defeated Australia 6 to 2 to win the Gold medal in the Olympics {link} {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows 2 runs in 6 innnings in no decision for the Yankees. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4. Eli Marrero hit solo HR for the Braves. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Expos. The Rockies outrighted Vladimir Nuņez to Colorodo Springs. Danys Baez, of the Devilrays, gets 25th save of the season.
August 24, 2004 Cuba defeated Canada 8 to 5 and will play Australia in the Olympic Finals {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with HR, 5 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Marlins {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hits solo HR. Eli Marrero went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Braves {link}. Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, went 2 for 4, with a HR.
August 23, 2004 Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 5 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Expos. Jose Contreras struggles in loss for White Sox {link}.
August 22, 2004 Cuba defeated Italy 5 to 0 and will play Canada in the Olympic Semi-Finals {link}. Eli Marrero went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Braves. Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Reds.
August 21, 2004 Cuba defeated Canada 5 to 2 in the Olympics {link}. Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, homered and scored 2 runs. Livan Hernandez allows 4 earned runs in complete game loss for Expos {link}. Bronson Arroyo , of the Red Sox, allowed 5 runs on 7 hits in 5 innings in win.
August 20, 2004 Cuba defeated Netherlands 9 to 2 in the Olympics {link}. Ricky Gutierrez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Boston. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 for the Marlins. Luis Gonzalez, of Arizona, was placed on the 60 Day DL. The Rockies designated Vladimir Nuņez for assignment.
August 19, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 2 2B and 3 runs scored. Jorge Piedra, of the Rockies, went 2 for 2.
August 18, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 2 runs and KOs 6 in 6 innings in win for White Sox {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Braves. Cuba defeated Taiwan 10 to 2 in the Olympics {link}.
August 17, 2004 Cuba loses to Japan 6 to 3 in the Olympics {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 5 for 5 with 4 runs scored. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Expos.
August 16, 2004 Cuba defeated Greece 4 to 3 in the Olympics {link}.
August 15, 2004 Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored. Livan Hernandez allows 4 runs in 8 innings in no decision for Expos {link}. Cuba defeated Australia 4 to 1 in the Olympics {link}.
August 14, 2004 Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI.
August 13, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 4 runs and KOs 8 in 6 innings in win for White Sox {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hits solo HR. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 and hits game tying HR in 12th inning for the Expos. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
August 12, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez (5-0) allows 1 run in 7 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}.
August 11, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3 for Baltimore.
August 10, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows no runs in 8 innings in win for Expos {link}. David Segui to start rehab assignment with class AA Bowie. Fernando Viņa, of Detroit, will not play again this season {link}. Bronson Arroyo , of the Red Sox, allowed 3 runs on 7 hits in 6 innings in win {link}.
August 9, 2004 Tigers place Alex Sanchez on 15 day DL with a strained right thigh {link}. Jorge Posada went 1 for 2 with 2 BB and 1 run scored for Yankees.
August 8, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 1 run and KOs 9 in 8 innings for White Sox {link} . Toronto dismisses manager Carlos Tosca {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 1 for 2 with 3 BB and 1 run scored for Baltimore.
August 7, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows no runs in 8 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for Baltimore. Jorge Piedra , whose father is Cuban, made his MLB dedut with the Rockies. Ryan Freel went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
August 6, 2004 Ryan Freel went 4 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
August 5, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, suffers from bruised right thumb {link}. Eli Marrero hits HR and drives in 2 for the Braves {link}.
August 4, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Rafael Palmeiro breaks tie with 2 run single {link}. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 for Detroit. Alex Gonzalez went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI and Livan Hernandez went 1 for 2 with 1 2B and 2 RBIs for the Expos {link}.
August 3, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro ties and passses Babe Ruth on all-time hit list with 2,874 and went 3 for 7 with 3 RBIs and 2 BB in twin bill {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 3 for Detroit. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hits HR and drives in 3. Jose Contreras allows 2 runs in 6 innings in debut for White Sox {link}.
August 2, 2004 Luis Gonzalez , of Arizona, has successfull elbow surgery {link}.
August 1, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez KOs 9 in 5 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, 1 for 2 with 23 BB and scores 2 runs. Rafael Palmeiro went 3 for 3 with a HR (542), 1 RBI and 3 runs scored for Baltimore {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored. Eli Marrero went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Braves.
July 31, 2004 Jose Contreras is traded to the White Sox {link}. Alex Gonzalez is traded to the Expos {link}. Ricky Gutierrez went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 3 for 5 with a HR and 3 RBIs {link}.
July 30, 2004 Livan Hernandez went 3 for 4 with 1 2B and 2 RBIs in addition to pitching 3 hit complete game shutout for Expos {link}. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 8 hits in 7 innings in win {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 for the Reds
July 29, 2004 Jose Contreras struggles in loss for Yankees {link}. Alex Sanchez returns to lineup for Detroit {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. Luis Gonzalez sets date for surgery, went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI for Arizona.
July 28, 2004 Mike Lowell went 1 for 2 with 1 run scored and 2 RBIs for the Marlins {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for Arizona. Ryan Freel went 1 for 2, with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Reds
July 27, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, 3 run HR {link}. Mike Lowell hits HR and 130th as a Marlins a new club record {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez , of the Yankees, leaves game with a tigh hamstring {link}.
July 26, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, hits grand slam and scores 2 runs {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Luis Gonzalez , of Arizona, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Jason Romano , of the Reds, will need surgery to repair his right hamstring and will be out for the rest of the season.
July 25, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows 6 hits and 4 runs in 8 innings in win for Expos {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for the Marlins. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore. Jason Romano , of the Reds, left game with a right hamstring injury. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for the Reds.
July 24, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored.
July 22, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows no runs, on 4 hits and KOs 10 in 7 innnings for the Yankees. Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Marlins. Alex Gonzalez, of the Cubs, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 for Baltimore. Boston purchases contract of Ricky Gutierrez from AAA Pawtucket.
July 21, 2004 Ricky Gutierrez is traded to Boston from the Cubs {link}. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Raul Ibaņez hit a HR and drove in 2 runs for the Mariners. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 for the Reds.
July 20, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore. Jose Contreras allows 4 hits and 2 runs in 7 innnings in win for Yankees {link}. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, went 2 for 2 with 1 run scored. Livan Hernandez allows 4 hits and 2 runs in complete game loss for Expos {link}. Jason Romano , of the Reds, went 2 for 3 with a HR and 3 RBIs {link}.
July 19, 2004 Luis Gonzalez , of Arizona, hits HR and plans to have season ending elbow surgery next month {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Alex Gonzalez , of the Cubs, is activated from the 60 day DL. Rey Ordoņez is designated for assignment by the Cubs. Rafael Palmeirowent 2 for 4 for Baltimore. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 1 runs on 3 hits in 7 innings in no decision {link}.
July 18, 2004 Luis Gonzalez , of Arizona, is planning season ending elbow surgery {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with a grand slam, 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Braves {link}. Raul Ibaņez , of the Mariners, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and two runs scored. Mike Lowell homered for the Marlins.
July 17, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez allows 3 runs in 5 innnings in 2nd win for the Yankees.
July 16, 2004 Danys Baez , of the Devilrays, closes 3 hit shutout and gains 18th save of the season.
July 15, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 4 hits, 1 run and gets 7 Ks in 8 innnings in win for Yankees {link}. Livan Hernandez struggles in loss for Expos {link}. Detroit placed Alex Sanchez on the 15 day DL. Ryan Freel went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
July 13, 2004 Mike Lowell makes All-Star game appearance in NL loss.
July 12, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro honored at All-Star Game Home Run Derby as a member of the 500 HR Club {link}. In the Derby he hit the most HRs in the first round (9) but was defeated in the second round.
July 11, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez is activated from 60 day DL and allows 2 runs in 5 innnings in win for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 2 with a HR and 2 RBIs. Eli Marrero went 3 for 5 for the Braves. Rey Ordoņez went 2 for 5 for the Cubs.
July 10, 2004 Sources report that Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez is scheduled to pitch on Sunday for the Yankees {link}. Mike Lowell went 3 for 3 with a HR (20), 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Marlins {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4, hit his 541st HR of his career and drove in 2 runs for Baltimore.
July 9, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 0 runs on 3 hits in 8 innings in win {link}. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for the Braves.
July 8, 2004 Sources report that Alain (Alay) Soler has agreed to sign with the Mets {link}. Jose Contreras allows 1 hits and 1 run a little over 6 innnings in win for Yankees {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Arizona.
July 7, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hit his 540th HR of his career and drove in 2 runs for Baltimore. Livan Hernandez and the Expos are firmly defeated {link}. Alex Sanchez, of Detroit, aggravated his strained hamstring and left the game. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 for the Reds and injures leg after slamming into the wall chasing a foul ball.
July 6, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 3 for Arizona. The Orioles transfered David Segui from the 15 day to the 60 day DL. Rafael Palmeiro headed to the All-Star Game Home Run Derby.
July 5, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 for Detroit. Luis Gonzalez hits pinch hit 2B and scored against Eric Gagne breaking up his save streak. Ryan Freel went 3 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
July 4, 2004 Mike Lowell, of the Marlins {link}, and Livan Hernandez , of the Expos {link}, are named reserves on the National League All-star squad. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 with a 3B, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Detroit.Ryan Freel went 4 for 6 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
July 3, 2004 Jose Contreras struggles in loss for Yankees {link}. Rey Ordoņez hit first home run of the season and drove in 2 for the Cubs. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for Baltimore. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for Detroit. Luis Gonzalez homered for Arizona. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI scored for the Reds.
July 2, 2004 Livan Hernandez pitches complete game shutout allowing 4 hits and 1 walk for the Expos {link}. Mike Lowell homered for the Marlins. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 in return to lineup for Detroit.
July 1, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hit his 539th HR of his career for Baltimore {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with a HR, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Rey Ordoņez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Cubs. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Braves. Luis Gonzalez went 1 for 2 with 2 BB and 1 run scored for Arizona. Michael Tejera is optioned to Albuquerque (AAA) by the Marlins.
June 30, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Marlins {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 for the Reds.
June 29, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with a HR, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Marlins {link}. Eli Marrero went 3 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Braves. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
June 27, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 2 hits, no runs and gets 10 Ks in 6 innnings in win for Yankees {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 4 runs in 7 innings in win for Expos {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 1 for 2 with 2 BB, 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins.
June 26, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for Detroit but hurts hamstring {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Braves.
June 25, 2004 Mike Lowell breaks up no hitter with a 2B hit in the 8th inning for the Marlins {link}. Danys Baez, of the Devilrays, closes 2 hit shutout and gains 14th save of the season {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 1 for 2 with a 3B and 1 run scored for Arizona. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez made rehab start pitching for the Columbus AAA team (Yankees).
June 24, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Michael Tejera is recalled from Albuquerque (AAA) by the Marlins.
June 23, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Marlins.
June 22, 2004 Jose Contreras is reunited with family {link}. Livan Hernandez went 2 for 3 with 2 2B, 1 RBI and 1 run scored in addition to allowing 2 runs in 7 innings in win for Expos {link}.
June 21, 2004 Orlando Palmeiro , of the Astros, went 1 for 2 and scored 1 run.
June 20, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 4 runs in 6 innnings in loss for Yankees. Eli Marrero went 2 for 3 for the Braves. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Reds
June 19, 2004 Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Braves. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs for Baltimore. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Marlins. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with 2 runs scored for Arizona.
June 18, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hit his 538th HR of his career. Toronto places Bobby Estalella on the 15 day DL.
June 17, 2004 Livan Hernandez went 1 for 2 with 1 RBI in loss for Expos {link}.
June 16, 2004 Mike Lowell 2 for 4 with a HR (16) and 2 RBIs for the Marlins {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored.
June 15, 2004 Mike Lowell hits 15th HR of the season for the Marlins. Jose Contreras allows 2 runs in 6 innnings in win for Yankees {link}. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 2 SB and 1 run scored for Detroit {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez made rehab start pitching for the Class-A Tampa team (Yankees).
June 14, 2004 Ricky Gutierrez signs minor league contract with the Cubs.
June 13, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 1 for 2, 2 BB and 1 run scored for Arizona. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for Detroit. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored for the Reds. The Chicago White Sox have signed Gio Gonzalez and assigned him to Class A Kannapolis.
June 12, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 with 2 HRs (537 tying and passing Mickey Mantle for 11th on the all-time list), 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Baltimore {link}. David Segui continues to recover {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with a HR and 3 RBIs for Arizona {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Braves. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for Detroit.
June 11, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in complete game loss for Expos {link}. Eli Marrero went 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs for the Braves {link}.
June 10, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 4 runs in 6 innnings in win for Yankees.
June 9, 2004 Kendry Morales defects to the U.S. {link}. Bronson Arroyo , of the Red Sox, allowed 1 earned run on 6 hits in 5 innings in loss. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Arizona. Eli Marrero went 2 for 4 with a HR for the Braves. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 3 for 4. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 for the Reds
June 8, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for Arizona. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 for Detroit.
June 7, 2004 Luis Gonzalez is selected National League Player of the Week {link}.
June 6, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored for Baltimore. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 1 run scored for Detroit. Bobby Estalella went 2 for 3 for Toronto. Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 1 RBI for the Marlins. Livan Hernandez allows 3 runs in 8 innings for Expos. Luis Gonzalez went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI for Arizona.
June 5, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 3 for 3 with 1 RBI for Arizona.
June 4, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 with 1 SB for Detroit. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, is placed on the 15 day DL.
June 3, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 with 2 SB and 2 runs scored for Detroit.
June 2, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 1 for 2 with 3 BB and reaches 5060 total bases, tying Lou Gehrig for 14th on all-time list. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored for Arizona. Orlando Palmeiro went 2 for 3 for Houston. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, strains hamstring {link}.
June 1, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs and 3 runs scored. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Marlins. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 with 1 run scored for Detroit. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Arizona. Raul Ibaņez homered for the Mariners.
May 31, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Marlins {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 for Arizona. Livan Hernandez allows 5 runs in loss for Expos {link}.
May 30, 2004 Raul Ibaņez homered and drove in 4 for the Mariners.
May 29, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 2, 2 BB and 1 HPB, with a HR (game winning in the 10th) for the Marlins {link}. Raul Ibaņez homered for the Mariners. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for Baltimore.
May 28, 2004 Luis Gonzalez hit his 13th HR of the season and drove in 2 runs for Arizona {link} . Cubs purchase contract of Rey Ordoņez from Iowa (AAA) {link}.
May 27, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 3 and hits HR number 535 of his career, moving into sole possession of 12th on all-time list. Alex Sanchez went 4 for 6 with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for the Tigers. Jose Contreras allows 3 runs in 6 innings and gets win for the Yankees. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Marlins.
May 26, 2004 Raul Ibaņez homered and scored 2 runs for the Mariners. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 and is now batting .361. Livan Hernandez allows 4 runs in loss for anemic Expos {link}. Blue Jays purchase contract of Bobby Estalella from Syracuse (AAA).
May 25, 2004 Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 6 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Mariners {link}. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for Baltimore. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored. Mike Lowell went 3 for 4 with 2 runs scored for the Marlins. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI for Detroit.
May 23, 2004 Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for the Mariners. Rafael Palmeiro went 2 for 5 and reaches 5044 total bases, tying George Brett for 15th on all-time list.
May 22, 2004 Jose Contreras solid in return allows 1 run on 3 hits in 6 innings {link}. Luis Gonzalez gets 2000th career hit. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 with 2 runs scored for Detroit. Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Mariners.
May 21, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI. Rafael Palmeiro gets night off {link}. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5 and stole his 10th base of the season for Detroit. Livan Hernandez allows 3 hits in first 5 innings but then gets hit hard in the 6th {link}. Jose Contreras is recalled by the Yankees.
May 20, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 2 HRs (13 - tied for Major League lead) and 3 RBIs for the Marlins {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 for Detroit.
May 19, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 5 with 2 HRs, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona {link}.
May 18, 2004 Jose Contreras expected to return to the Yankees on Saturday {link}. Raul Ibaņez homered for the Mariners.
May 17, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, is back behind the plate after missing 4 games with a broken nose.
May 16, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in complete game victory for the Expos {link}. Jose Contreras wins second start for Columbus (AAA) {link} . Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 for the Marlins. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 4 with 1 RBI for Detroit. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 for the Mariners. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez was moved from the 15 to the 60 day DL by the Yankees. Ryan Freel went 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored for the Reds.
May 15, 2004 Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 0 runs on 3 hits in 8 innings in win. {link}. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
May 14, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR number 534 of his career, tying Jimmy Foxx for 12th on all-time list.
May 13, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR number 533 of his career {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 2 2Bs for the Marlins {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, will not go on DL after breaking nose {link}. Ricky Gutierrez is designated for assignment by the Mets.
May 12, 2004 Mike Lowell {link} went 2 for 3 with 2 HRs for the Marlins {link}. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, breaks nose {link}. Fernando Viņa, of Detroit, goes on 15 day DL {link}. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 3 for Detroit. Ryan Freel went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
May 11, 2004 Jose Contreras wins first start for Columbus (AAA) {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 3 runs and Ks 9 in 8+ innings for the Expos {link}. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 7 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored for Detroit. Luis Gonzalez walks 3 times and scored 3 runs for Arizona. Adrian Hernandez is designated for assignment by the Brewers.
May 10, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 3 for 5 with 3 HRs, 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Arizona {link}. Eduardo Perez is out for the rest of the season with a torn Achillis {link}.
May 9, 2004 Alex Sanchez homered and scored 2 runs for Detroit.
May 8, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Detroit. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, goes 4 for 4 with 2 RBIs {link}. Jose Contreras moves up to Columbus (AAA) {link}. Adrian Hernandez allows no hits in 4 innings but walks 7 for the Brewers {link}. Luis Gonzalez hit a HR with 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
May 7, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR number 532 of his career. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 2 HRs for the Marlins {link}. David Segui may need knee surgery {link}. Raul Ibaņez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for the Mariners. Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 for the Reds.
May 6, 2004 Alex Gonzalez of the Cubs will be out 6 weeks with fracture in wrist {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in complete game victory for the Expos {link}. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 for Arizona.
May 5, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Marlins {link}. Jose Contreras is sent to the minors by the Yankees {link} {link} . Bobby Estalella is designated for assignment by Arizona. Rafael Palmeiro attacks the shift {link}.
May 4, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro went 3 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Baltimore {link}. Raul Ibaņez homered and drove in 2 runs for the Mariners. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, goes 2 for 4 and scored 2 runs. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3 for the Marlins.
May 3, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and run scored for Detroit.
May 2, 2004 Raul Ibaņez went 3 for 5 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for the Mariners.
May 1, 2004 Alex Sanchez went 2 for 4 and Fernando Viņa went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for Detroit. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Marlins. Alex Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with 1 RBI for the Cubs. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 3 hits in 6 innings.
April 30, 2004 Raul Ibaņez homered in the 10th and drove in 2 runs for the Mariners {link}. Baltimore placed David Segui on the 15 day DL with inflammation of the left knee. Tony Taylor was inducted into the Hispanic Baseball Museum's Hall of Fame.
April 29, 2004 Mike Lowell went 2 for 4 with a HR and 2 runs scored for the Marlins {link}.
April 28, 2004 Jose Contreras allows 1 run in 6 innings to earn first win for the Yankees {link}. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, went 2 for 4 and hits 8th HR of the season. Mike Lowell hits HR, drives in 3 and scores 2 runs for the Marlins {link}. Alex Gonzalez hits game winning HR for the Cubs {link}. Alex Sanchez went 3 for 5 and Fernando Viņa went 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored for Detroit.
April 27, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR number 531 of his career. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with a HR, 3 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona.
April 26, 2004 Livan Hernandez allows 2 runs in 6 innings for the Expos {link}.
April 25, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 3 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona.
April 24, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with a HR, 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for Arizona {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored, for Florida. Raul Ibaņez, of the Mariners, is expected to return to the lineup today {link}. Bronson Arroyo, of the Red Sox, allowed 2 runs on 4 hits in 6 innings.
April 23, 2004 Jose Contreras, of the Yankees, struggles again against the Red Sox {link}. Fernando Viņa goes 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored for Detroit. Rafael Palmeiro goes 2 for 4 with 2 RBIs for Baltimore. Raul Ibaņez goes 2 for 4 and scored 1 run for the Mariners but bruises tailbone {link}. Orlando Palmeiro, of the Astros, homered and drove in 2.
April 22, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro hits HR number 530 of his career. Mike Lowell, of the Marlins, homered and drove in 2 {link}. Raul Ibaņez goes 2 for 3 and scored 1 run for the Mariners. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, goes 2 for 4 and scored 1 run. Jason Romano is claimed by the Reds.
April 21, 2004 Mike Lowell went 4 for 6, with 3 HRs {link} , 4 RBIs and 3 runs scored for Florida {link}. Livan Hernandez allows 1 run in 7 innings to earn first win for the Expos {link}. Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, hits 7th HR of the season and drives in 2 run {link}. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 and scores a run for the Cubs. Alex Sanchez goes 2 for 3 with 3 RBIs, for the Tigers, in return to lineup. Eduardo Perez goes 2 for 3 for Tampa Bay.
April 20, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro goes 3 for 5 with 3 RBIs and surpasses 5000 career total bases (5002) {link}. Raul Ibaņez hits 2 HRs and drives in 2 for the Mariners {link}. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 with 4 RBIs for the Cubs. Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4 with 1 run scored for Arizona. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, goes 3 for 4 with a HR, 4 RBIs and 2 runs scored {link}.
April 19, 2004 Alex Gonzalez goes 3 for 5 and scores 2 runs for the Cubs. Raul Ibaņez hits HR for the Mariners. Jason Romano to is designated for assignment and put on waivers by Tampa Bay.
April 18, 2004 Raul Ibaņez hits HR and drives in 2 for the Mariners {link} . Alex Sanchez goes 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, for the Tigers but is injured {link}. David Segui goes 2 for 3, with 1 run scored, for Baltimore. Alex Gonzalez goes 2 for 4 and scores 2 runs for the Cubs. Luis Gonzalez and Bobby Estalella both homered for Arizona {link}. Ryan Freel went 3 for 5, with a HR and 2 runs scored, for the Reds.
April 17, 2004 Alex Sanchez goes 2 for 4, scores 2 runs and steals 2 bases, for the Tigers.
April 16, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro goes 2 for 4 with a HR (529), 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Baltimore. Fernando Viņa goes 2 for 4 for Detroit. Mike Lowell went 2 for 4, with 2 RBIs, for Florida. Eli Marrero homered and drove in 2 for the Braves. Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hit his 5th HR of the season. Ryan Freel went 2 for 6 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
April 15, 2004 Raul Ibaņez goes 2 for 4, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored for the Mariners. Alex Sanchez goes 2 for 4 for the Tigers.
April 14, 2004 Luis Gonzalez, of Arizona, and Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, homered. Ricky Gutierrez goes 2 for 4 for the Mets.
April 13, 2004 Livan Hernandez received a contract extension from the Expos {link}. Alex Sanchez goes 2 for 5 with 2 runs scored and Fernando Viņa goes 2 for 5 with 2 RBIs for Detroit.
April 12, 2004 Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 RBI for the Reds.
April 11, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro goes 2 for 4 for Baltimore.
April 10, 2004 Ryan Freel went 2 for 3 with 1 run scored for the Reds.
April 9, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4, with 1 RBI and 1 run scored, for Arizona. Mike Lowell went 3 for 4, with 2 RBIs and 1 run scored, for Florida.
April 8, 2004 Jorge Posada , of the Yankees, went 1 for 2, with a HR and 2 RBIs {link}. Mike Lowell went 2 for 3, with a HR, for Florida {link}. Alex Sanchez went 2 for 5, with a HR, for Detroit. Bobby Estalella hit a HR a HR and drove in 3 for Arizona. Industrales defeated Villa Clara 4-3 and win the Cuban League finals.
April 7, 2004 Industrales defeated Villa Clara 9-1 in the third game of the Cuban League finals.
April 6, 2004 Luis Gonzalez went 2 for 4, with 2 HRs, 2 RBIs and 2 runs scored for Arizona. Alex Sanchez and Fernando Viņa both went 2 for 4 for Detroit.
April 5, 2004 Industrales defeated Villa Clara 9-7 in the second game of the Cuban League finals.
April 4, 2004 Rafael Palmeiro goes 2 for 3, with one RBI and 1 run scored for Baltimore {link} . The Braves placed Eli Marrero on the diasable list. Industrales defeated Villa Clara 5-0 in the first game of the Cuban League finals.
April 3, 2004 The Padres purchased the contract of Eddie Oropesa. The Rockies purchased the contract of Vladimir Nuņez. The Diamondbacks purchased the contract of Bobby Estalella. The Dodgers trade Jason Romano to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays {link}.
April 2, 2004 The Brewers purchased the contract of Adrian Hernandez . The Marlins optioned Michael Tejera to Albuquerque (AAA).
March 31, 2004 Jorge Posada, of the Yankees, hit 2 HRs and drove in 6 runs in the 2nd game held in Tokyo, Japan. Villa Clara defeats Santiago de Cuba and Industriales defeats Pinar del Rio to advance to the Cuban League finals. Pirates assign Andy Abad to minor league camp. Tony Perez among 36 Hall of Famers invited to the White House.
March 30, 2004 Danys Baez , of the Devilrays, pitched scoreles 9th against theYankees in openeing day game held in Tokyo, Japan. Mike Lowell was hit by a pitch twice by a Montreal pitcher resulting in a brawl.
March 28, 2004 Ricky Gutierrez was traded by the Indians to the Mets {link}.
March 24, 2004 Michel Hernandez claimed by Phillies {link}. Yolexandry Reina is heading to the Marlins extended Spring Training {link}. Tigers assign Ariel Prieto to minor league camp.
March 19, 2004 Rey Ordoņez left the Padres {link}.
March 17, 2004 Jose Contreras tosses 4 shutout innings with 8 Ks and only 1 hit {link}. Mike Lowell back in lineup {link}.
March 16, 2004 Mike Lowell still healing his right elbow {link}.
March 9, 2004 Adrian Hernandez fighting for roster spot with the Brewers {link}.
March 8, 2004 Mike Lowell has inflamation on his right elbow {link}.
March 6, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez signs with Yankees {link}.
March 2, 2004 Jose Contreras doing better after back pains {link}.
March 1, 2004 Jose Canseco attends Dodger's open tryout {link}.
February 28, 2004 Armando Vazquez at a Black History Month forum, "Baseball's Negro Leagues: Gone But Not Forgotten" {link}.
February 26, 2004 Kendry Morales is missing after trying to leave Cuba {link}.
February 24, 2004 Alex Sanchez signed a contract with the Tigers {link}. Jose Canseco to attend Dodger's open tryout on March 1st {link}.
February 23, 2004 Eli Marrero signed a contract extension with the Atlanta Braves {link}.
February 22, 2004 Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez holds workout for scouts from 20 different teams.
February 18, 2004 Rafael "Felo" Ramirez, the Spanish radio voice of the Florida Marlins, received the "Lifetime Contribution to Sports" award from the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Hall of Champions.
February 15, 2004 In a ceremony held at the Ted Williams Museum Luis Tiant was selected for the Wall of Achivement {link}.
February 13, 2004 Bobby Estalella signed a minor league contract with the Diamondbacks.
February 12, 2004 Bobby Estalella was released by the Tigers.
February 8, 2004 In a ceremony held in Miami the Cuban Sports Hall of Fame enshrined a new group of Cuban Sports heroes. Among those involved in baseball were 24 amateur players and 1 professional player {link}.
February 7, 2004 Sources report that Yobal Dueņas has signed a minor league contract with the Yankees {link}.
February 1, 2004 Diego Segui was inducted to the Caribbean Series Hall of Fame.
January 31, 2004 MLB.COM "Cuba Baseball: At a Crisis Stage?" Part 5 {link}.
January 30, 2004 MLB.COM "Cuba Baseball: At a Crisis Stage?" Part 4 {link}.
January 29, 2004 MLB.COM "Cuba Baseball: At a Crisis Stage?" Part 3 {link}.
January 28, 2004 MLB.COM "Cuba Baseball: At a Crisis Stage?" Part 2 {link}. Juan Alvarez signed minor league contract with Yankees.
January 27, 2004 MLB.COM "Cuba Baseball: At a Crisis Stage?" Part 1 {link}.
January 24, 2004 Mike Lowell will have his, FIU Golden Panther, number 15 retired by the school.
January 23, 2004 Luis Gonzalez of the Diamondbacks, works his way back from injury {link}.
January 22, 2004 Maels Rodriguez and Yobal Dueņas workout for Major League baseball scouts {link}. Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez also holds workout {link}.
January 20, 2004 The Cuban governement denied the request to travel to Nicaragua to Jose Contreras family.
January 16, 2004 Rey Ordoņez signed minor league contract with Padres {link}. Orlando Palmeiro signed one year contract with Houston {link}.
January 15, 2004 Andy Morales signed minor league contract with Mobile BayBears (AA) San Diego Padres.
January 14, 2004 Maels Rodriguez to perform for Major League scouts {link}. In a press conference it was announced that 50 athletes, including several amateur baseball players, will be inducted into the Cuban Sports Hall of Fame on February 8.
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