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| Jimmy Rollins went 0-for-5 on Sunday to drop his average to .263, a far cry from the .296 mark he posted last season during his MVP performance. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 8/3, 10:52 PM CT |
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| Ryan Ludwick had two hits on Sunday night including his 27th home run, his fourth blast in the last three games. |
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| Brad Lidge, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 8/3, 10:50 PM CT |
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| It wasn't pretty on Sunday night but Brad Lidge picked up his 28th save in 28 chances against the Cardinals. |
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| Todd Wellemeyer continued to rebound from some recent poor work on the hill giving up just one run over six innings against the Phillies. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 8/3, 10:44 PM CT |
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| Brett Myers didn't pick up a decision on Sunday but he still pitched fairly well permitting just two runs in six innings against the Cardinals. |
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| Adam Lind, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 8/3, 10:35 PM CT |
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| Adam Lind had a hit and an RBI on Sunday and is now batting .333 over his last 16 games. |
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| David Purcey fell to 1-2 on the season by permitting five runs over five innings against the Rangers. |
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| Luis Mendoza allowed seven base runners over seven innings on Sunday as he was victorious for the third time this season. Mendoza permitted four runs to the Jays in the outing with one walk and two strikeouts. |
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| Adam Jones, CF, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 8/3, 10:18 PM CT |
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| Adam Jones had x-rays on his left foot that were ruled as inconclusive after fouling a ball off his foot on Saturday, according to TSN. As a result, Jones will have a CT scan on Monday to determine what the best course of action will be. |
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| Aubrey Huff, DH, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 8/3, 10:02 PM CT |
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| Aubrey Huff extended his hitting streak to 12-games on Sunday though he went just 1-for-4 with a run scored against the Mariners. |
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| Raul Ibanez, LF, Seattle Mariners | Sunday 8/3, 10:00 PM CT |
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| Raul Ibanez had two hits which led to three RBI on Sunday in the Mariners 8-4 victory over the Orioles. |
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| Daniel Cabrera walked only two batters on Sunday but he still permitted seven runs, six earned, over six innings against the Mariners. As a result, Cabrera fell to 7-7 on the season. |
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| J.J. Putz, P, Seattle Mariners | Sunday 8/3, 9:52 PM CT |
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| J.J. Putz looked like his old self on Sunday as he allowed just one hit over 1.1 innings on the way to picking up his third win of the season. |
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| Miguel Olivo went 1-for-3 with two RBI before things really got interesting on Sunday. Olivo was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, charged the mound, and started a bench clearing brawl before being ejected from the game. |
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| A.J. Pierzynski had two hits, including his ninth home run of the year, in the White Sox 14-3 thrashing at the hands of the Royals. |
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| Billy Butler had three hits on Sunday to boost his average to .271. He also scored two runs while knocking in two against the White Sox. |
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| Mike Aviles, SS, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 8/3, 9:39 PM CT |
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| Mike Aviles continued to mash on Sunday as he went 4-for-4 including his seventh home run of the season for the Royals. |
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| Clayton Richard was simply torched on Sunday as he allowed nine runs, six earned, over 4.1 innings on Sunday. Richard fell to 0-2 as his ERA rose to 10.38. |
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| Zack Greinke won his second start this week by holding the White Sox to two runs over 6.1 innings before he was ejected for throwing at a batter. |
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| Ben Francisco had one hit, his 11th home run of the season for the Indians. |
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| Denard Span had two hits, two runs scored and and RBI for the Twins from the leadoff spot on Sunday. One of the two hits was his second home run of the season. |
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| Matt Ginter, P, Cleveland Indians | Sunday 8/3, 9:26 PM CT |
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| Matt Ginter's fourth start ended like the last two, in defeat. Ginter allowed five runs in six innings against the Twins on Sunday, and is now 1-3 on the season. |
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| Francisco Liriano shut down the Indians on Sunday to earn his first major league victory since July 23rd, 2006. Liriano threw six scoreless innings during which time he walked three, gave up three hits and struck out five. |
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| Michael Cuddyer (finger), out since June 30th, will head out on a minor league rehab assignment on Monday, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Stephen Drew, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 8/3, 9:11 PM CT |
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| Stephen Drew, batting in the leadoff role, went 3-for-5 with a run and two RBI for the D'backs on Sunday. |
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| Jason Johnson, making his last start as he will be replaced in the rotation by Brad Penny on Friday, wasn't able to last five innings before being removed on Sunday. On the afternoon, Johnson allowed three runners in 4.1 innings to pick up a no decision. |
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| Doug Davis, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 8/3, 9:04 PM CT |
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| Doug Davis was brutal on Sunday retiring only five of the 13 batters he faced as he permitted six hits and five runs in his sixth loss of the year. This was his shortest outing since August 31, 2004 when he went only one inning. |
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| Manny Ramirez had four hits, including his 22nd home run of the season on Sunday, and he also knocked in three runs for his new club against the D'backs. |
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| Randy Winn, RF, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/3, 8:56 PM CT |
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| Randy Winn, back in the third hole with Fred Lewis getting a day off, had two hits, knocked in a run and stole his 21st base of the season on Sunday. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Sunday 8/3, 8:54 PM CT |
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| Brian Giles was the Padres hitting star on Sunday even though he didn't do anything to special with two hits, a run scored and an RBI. |
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| Kevin Correia was a hard luck loser on Sunday as the Padres managed to scored only two runs against him in 6.1 innings on Sunday. Correia walked four batters while allowing just three hits on the day. |
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| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/3, 8:48 PM CT |
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| Greg Maddux won his second straight start as he picked career victory number 352 against the Giants. Maddux allowed only two hits, he didn't walk a batter, as he held the G-men to one run over six innings. |
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| Alfonso Soriano went deep for the 19th time on Sunday amidst a day of three hits and a stolen base for the Cubs. Geovany Soto also had two hits, RBI and runs scored for the club. |
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| Two newcomers to the Pirates went deep on Sunday as Brandon Moss and B Andy LaRoche each took Cubs pitcher's deep. |
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| Carlos Zambrano held the Pirates to just three hits and one walk over five innings, but inexplicably he was removed from the game after throwing just 82 pitches as he ended up with a no decision on the afternoon. |
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| Ian Snell, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Sunday 8/3, 8:34 PM CT |
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| As has become customary, Ian Snell struggled once again for the Pirates permitting four runs and 10 base runners while recording only 12 outs. |
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| Carlos Delgado had three more hits on Sunday and is now batting .268, the highest mark it has reached since April 13th. |
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| Oliver Perez didn't walk a single batter on Sunday in six innings against the Astros, but he still lost for the seventh time this season as he permitted four runners to cross the plate. |
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| Randy Wolf, P, Houston Astros | Sunday 8/3, 8:22 PM CT |
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| Randy Wolf held the Mets scoreless over five innings in his second start as an Astro to help the club to their first series sweep of the Mets since September 1993. |
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| B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday 8/3, 8:07 PM CT |
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| B.J. Upton hit his seventh home run of the year on Sunday as he went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and two RBI. |
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| James Shields wasn't at his best on Sunday, but he still gave the Rays a chance to win as he held the Tigers to just two runs over 6.1 innings before Troy Percival entered and blew the game. |
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| Armando Galarraga had another terrific outing on Sunday, one wasted by the clubs bullpen. Galarraga lasted seven innings and permitted just four hits, no walks and one run to cross the plate. |
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| Miguel Cabrera hit his 20th home run of the year on Sunday, his lone hit in five trips to the plate. |
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| Jeff Francoeur had a hit and an RBI on Sunday in the Braves 5-0 victory over the Brewers. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 8/3, 7:54 PM CT |
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| Ryan Braun went 0-for-4 on Sunday to drop his average to .296 for the Brewers thanks to just two hits in his last 12 AB. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 8/3, 7:52 PM CT |
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| Ben Sheets lost his fifth game of the year though he pitched well allowing just two earned runs over six innings against the Braves. |
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| Jorge Campillo struck out six Brewers over seven innings to help lead the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Brewers. Campillo walked none while striking out six to lower his 2.58. |
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| Jeff Keppinger will bat leadoff for the Reds on Monday as Jerry Hairston Jr. is again sidelined with a sore right hamstring, according to MLB.com. "I'd rather have Jerry," manager Dusty Baker said. "You start through the process of elimination in that situation with what you have available." |
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| Jason Bartlett was hit by a pitch on Sunday, and though it looked bad at the time, x-rays came back negative, according to MLB.com. Will the injury sideline Bartlett? "Just have to wait and see what it feels like tomorrow," Bartlett said. |
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| Carl Pavano and Phil Hughes both had effective outings on Saturday in Single-A, according to the Associated Press. Pavano allowed one run in three innings while Hughes permitted just one hit in 3.2 scoreless innings. |
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| Hideki Matsui will head to Florida this week to continue his rehab on his swollen left knee, according to the Associated Press. “So far the brace has worked,” Girardi said. “Obviously, the activity he’s had isn’t really baseball activity.” |
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| Mariano Rivera was unavailable on Sunday because of back spasms, according to the Associated Press. Rivera doesn't believe the injury is serious and hopes to be available on Monday. |
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| Jonathan Papelbon picked up his 31st home run of the year for the Red Sox on Sunday and is just four saves from his third straight 35 save effort. |
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| Daric Barton went deep for only the fourth time this season on Sunday in the A's 5-2 loss to the Red Sox. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 8/3, 6:39 PM CT |
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| Jason Bay had two hits and scored two runs on Sunday for the Red Sox and is now 4-for-11 with six runs scored in three games with the Sox. |
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| Dallas Braden made the start on Sunday for the A's and the results were poor as he allowed four runs in 3.1 innings in his second loss of the year. |
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| Daisuke Matsuzaka picked up his 12th win of the season on Sunday as he held the A's to two runs over six innings. Daisuke struck out eight on the day while walking only two batters. |
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| Brandon Morrow will indeed be removed from the closers role and returned to the starting rotation at some point in the near future, according to the Associated Press. “It’s going to happen at some point,” manager Jim Riggleman said. “(We’re) not exactly sure when, but it’s going to happen at some point.” |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 8/3, 5:46 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede (back) was scratched from a second straight start at Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday putting his return to the White Sox this week on Wednesday in serious doubt, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Just when you thought it was safe to back into the water... Rafael Soriano was again placed on the DL with right elbow inflammation, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Francisley Bueno was recalled from Triple-A to take his roster spot. |
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| Wade LeBlanc struck out 11 batters to pick up his 10th PCL win on Saturday and appears on track to be called up by the Padres at some point in the coming weeks, according to MLB.com. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/3, 5:36 PM CT |
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| Brad Penny will indeed return to action for the Dodgers this Friday to face the Giants, and he will be allowed to throw as many as 90 pitches, according to MLB.com. The team will remove Jason Johnson from the starting rotation. |
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| After allowing six hits and five runs on Friday night at Triple-A Oklahoma, Brandon McCarthy still isn't ready to rejoin the Rangers, according to the Dallas Morning News. "I'm not going to put a number on it," manager Ron Washington said. "But he's going to stay in Triple-A...I don't know the time frame." |
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| Erik Bedard threw in the outfield for about 10 minutes on Sunday in his attempt to return from an injured shoulder, according to the Associated Press. This was the first time he has thrown in a month (July 4th). |
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| The Rockies came from behind to get the win, but the pitching provided by LHP Glendon Rusch kept Colorado in position to do so, winning 3-2 with one run in each of the final three innings. Rusch pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs (both earned) on six hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. |
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| Scott Olsen, P, Washington Nationals | Sunday 8/3, 3:59 PM CT |
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| The lack of relief pitching might be a worry in Florida following today's collapse against the Colorado Rockies, wasting a strong effort by LHP Scott Olsen . Olsen pitched six innings, allowing just one hit with no runs, two walks, and six strikeouts. |
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| The Marlins thought they were cruising to a win only to allow three runs over the final three innings to fall, 3-2, to the Colorado Rockies. The Rocks posted just four hits on the day, but outfielder Matt Holliday kept them efficient with a solo homer in the seventh, his 21st of the year, representing his only hit on the day. Holliday went 1-for-4 with the one RBI and one run scored. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 8/3, 3:50 PM CT |
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| It wasn't a near no-hitter, but Angels RHP John Lackey was on the mark today in keeping this team in the mix while he was on the mound. Lackey pitched six innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts. Lackey leaves with no decision and now carries an ERA of 3.10. |
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| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Sunday 8/3, 3:47 PM CT |
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| For the Yankees, it was newly-acquired outfielder Xavier Nady's turn to shine, hitting a three-run homer as part of a six-run effort in the bottom of the seventh, coming from behind to beat the Angels 14-9. Nady went 4-for-5 on the day, including his 29th double of the season, totaling six RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Erick Aybar, SS, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 8/3, 3:44 PM CT |
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| The Angels may have suffered the devastating 14-9 loss to the Yankees today, but not due to the lack of effort from the top of the battling order. Third baseman Chone Figgins went 4-for-5 in the leadoff spot to total three runs scored, followd by shortstop Erick Aybar in the 2-hole to go 2-for-3 with two walks, three RBIs, and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The Yankees and Angels gave us another barnburner today, fighting through 25 total hits for the Yanks to emerge victorious, 14-9. However, give newly-acquired first baseman Mark Teixeira credit for making it interesting. Teixeira hit a grand slam in the eighth inning, his only hit of the game, pulling his teal into the lead. However, the effort was lost by giving up six runs to the Yanks in the bottom of that same inning. |
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| Washington rookie RHP Collin Balester earned his second win of the season today as his Nats put the Reds to bed, 4-2. Balester pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing one run on six hits with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Lastings Milledge was the weapon of choice on offense today as the Nationals put the 4-2 win on the board against Cincinnati. Milledge went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks, his 14th stolen base of the season and his ninth homer of the year, totaling one RBI and one run scored on the day. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Johnny Cueto suffered his 11th loss of the season today as his Reds struggled to support the cause with offense, falling 4-2 to the Washington Nationals. Cueto pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds | Sunday 8/3, 3:12 PM CT |
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| The Reds and Nationals did battle today, though it wasn't too exciting as the Reds allowed four runs in the 1st inning and failed to recover. For Cincy, it was first baseman Joey Votto doing the bulk of the work, going 3-for-4 at the dish with his 14th homer of the season, totaling one RBI and one run scored on the day. |
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| Red Sox relief pitcher David Aardsma began what could be a brief rehab assignment with the PawSox this afternoon, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| Cubs closer Kerry Wood faced batters on Sunday but probably will not return from a troubling blister on his right index finger until later this week, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| For the second straight day, Pittsburgh infielder Freddy Sanchez took full team batting practice, according to MLB.com. He also increased the intensity of his running drills, running sprints and cutting around the bases for the first time since exiting last Sunday's game with back spasms. |
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| Outfielder David Dellucci has been held out of the starting lineup today as he struggles to overcome offensive shortcomings, according to MLB.com. |
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| Mark Loretta was part of one of the Astros' biggest comebacks of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mets, but a collision at the plate late in the game has cost him a spot in the starting lineup today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Matt Diaz, LF, Atlanta Braves | Sunday 8/3, 1:37 PM CT |
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| Reports out of Atlanta indicate outfielder Matt Diaz is expected to resume his minor league rehab assignment at the end of this week after a recent MRI exam revealed that the strained ligament in his left knee has completely healed, according to MLB.com. |
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| Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano was held out of the Yankees' lineup for a second consecutive game on Sunday, still protecting a bruised and swollen left hand that has impacted his hitting, according to MLB.com. |
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| Rocco Baldelli returned to the Rays on Sunday, though he has not been activated. Reports indicate he looked healthy and told reporters "everything went real well" during his recently completed rehab assignment at Double-A Montgomery, according to MLB.com. |
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| Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano will get the start when the Twins face the Cleveland Indians in the finale of a three-game series at the Metrodome on Sunday, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| As anticipated, Oakland LHP Dana Eveland has been sent back to Triple-A Sacramento following a horrific experience against Boston yesterday, suffering the 12-2 loss after just two innings of work, according the the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Sunday 8/3, 12:41 PM CT |
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| The Mets announced today RHP John Maine has been placed on the 15-day disabled list due to continue soreness in his left shoulder, according to MetsBlog.com. |
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| The Mets have announced LHP Billy Wagner will be unavailble for today’s game as he has been sent back to New York to be examined for a stiff forearm, likely to undergo an MRI exam later today, according to MetsBlog.com. |
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| If RHP Livan Hernandez clears waivers, recently optioned for assignment by the Minnesota Twins, the Colorado Rockies are said to be waiting in the wings to bring him aboard, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 8/3, 11:55 AM CT |
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| White Sox third baseman Joe Crede was scratched from Triple-A Charlotte's lineup Saturday night but is expected to continue his rehabilitation efforts today, according to ChicagoSports.com. |
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| All-Star Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez isn’t in the starting lineup today, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Angels outfielder Vladimir Guerrero is not in the lineup today as his team prepares to face the Yankees, according to the OC Register. |
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| Chicago ace Carlos Zambrano will put his perfect home record on the line today as the Cubs welcome the Pittsburgh Pirates today, sending RHP Ian Snell to the hill to help their efforts, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| The Royals will run RHP Zack Greinke to the mound to face the White Sox today, battling 24-year-old lefty Clayton Richard, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| A pair of rookies square off on the mound today when the Cincinnati Reds visit Nationals Park for the third and final game of a three-game weekend series with the host Washington Nationals, pitting Cincinnati RHP Johnny Cueto against Washington RHP Collin Balester , according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Boston will send RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka to the hill against the Oakland A's today, putting young LHP Dallas Braden on the mound to duel with the Red Sox against their efforts to complete a three-game sweep of the west-coast opponent, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Detroit will send RHP Armando Galarraga to the mound today as they trip to Tampa Bay to face the Rays, looking for his 10th win of the season, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Tampa Bay RHP James Shields will shot for his 10th win today as the Rays welcome the Detroit Tigers in the final chapter of a three-game series, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| As he continues to struggle through a horrific season, rumors are starting to leak from the Dodgers organization indicating the team may send outfielder Andruw Jones to the minors, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
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| The stories continue to revolve around the recent blockbuster trade sending outfielder Manny Ramirez to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Today, the Florida Marlins have passed along their side of the story in not completing a rumored deal to add the slugger, suggesting their request for an additional $2 million in cash from Boston, sought to cover the cost of the compensatory draft picks they will be receiving upon denying Ramirez a contract extension next year, were denied, according to the Miami Herald. The Marlins also added their refusal to trade prospect outfielder Mike Stanton to Boston was a factor in turning away. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/3, 9:08 AM CT |
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| Giants LHP Barry Zito is giving fantasy owners more than a few facts to ponder due to a sudden rise in production off the mound, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Zito pitched eight scoreless innings last night, allowing just three hits in a 2-0 win over the San Diego Padres. The former Oakland star is now 3-1 over his last five starts despite a horrific start that has him at 13 losses on the season. |
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| Yesterday we passed along a report that claimed outfielder Manny Ramirez had contacted the Red Sox just hours after the trade to the Dodgers was finalized, asking for a second chance to work things out in Boston. Today, agent Scott Boras is telling reporters those rumors are lies, according to the Boston Herald. |
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| Miguel Montero went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Dodgers. |
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| Manny Ramirez led the Dodgers to a 4-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Saturday night in Los Angeles, as he went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer. His other hit was a single. |
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| Hiroki Kuroda enjoyed a strong outing in Saturday's 4-2 win over Arizona, as he only issued one earned run on four hits over 7.1 innings, with no walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Sunday 8/3, 12:11 AM CT |
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| Jake Peavy only surrendered one earned run on five hits over seven innings in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Giants at PETCO Park, with no walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Fred Lewis, LF, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/3, 12:07 AM CT |
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| Fred Lewis went 2-for-4 and scored a run in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Padres at PETCO Park. He also chipped in a stolen base, his 20th of the season. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/3, 12:01 AM CT |
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| Barry Zito hurled eight scoreless innings, with only three hits allowed, in Saturday's 2-0 win over the Padres, with four walks and five strikeouts. |
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