» July 2, 1996: The Reds put P Pete Schourek on the 15-day DL, but he'll undergo elbow surgery on July 17th and miss the rest of the season. The Reds other ace, Jose Rijo, recovering from surgery last August, has yet to pitch off the mound for Birmingham.

» June 21, 1998: The Cincinnati Reds start an outfield against the Astros of Dmitri Young, Mike Frank and Chris Stynes. Yup, for you movie buffs, that would be Young, Frank and Stynes. It is still a horror for the Reds as they lose their 8th straight, 4–2. Pete Schourek is the CG winner. The losing streak will reach 10 as the Royals will win the next 2.

» August 6, 1998: The Red Sox obtain P Pete Schourek from the Astros in exchange for cash.

» December 17, 1998: The Pirates sign free agent P Pete Schourek to a 2-year contract.