» June 21, 1996: The Yankees acquire Billy Brewer and give Steve Howe his release.

» June 29, 1997: In Atlanta, Keith Lockhart bangs a pinch grand slam as the Braves overcome a five-run deficit to beat the Phillies 6–5. Phils' starter Scott Ruffcorn does not give up a hit in five 1/3 innings, but exits after walking four batters, hitting two, and tossing two wild pitches. Ron Blazier relieves with two on and the score 5–0, but gives up an RBI single and Lockhart's slam. Fred McGriff's tie-breaking triple in the 7th pins the loss on Billy Brewer.