Photos: Statistical milestones to watch in July and August

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As the second half of the MLB season heats up, Stats & Information takes a look at some milestones to keep an eye on:

Alex Rodriguez: 700 home runs

Alex Rodriguez could join the 700 home run club. ESPN Stats & Information

Alex Rodriguez stands fourth all-time in home runs (695) and needs five home runs to join Barry Bonds (762), Hank Aaron (755), and Babe Ruth (714) as the only members of the 700 HR club. After hitting eight homers in 51 games in the first half of the season, A-Rod needs nine HR to pass Yogi Berra (358) for fifth-most in Yankees history. Babe Ruth leads the all-time list of home runs with 659.

Albert Pujols: Crack the all-time home run top 10

Albert Pujols looks to crack the all-time home run top 10 list. ESPN Stats & Information

After hitting 15 HR in the first half of the season, Albert Pujols will try to crack the top ten on the all-time HR list. After hitting two homers against the Angels on Sunday, he needs seven HR to move past Mark McGwire for tenth.

David Ortiz: Pass Shoeless Joe

David Ortiz is looking to …

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