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| St. Louis starter Chris Carpenter made his second start since returning from injury and put forth a strong effort to keep his team in the mix early. Carpenter pitched five innings, allowing no runs on three hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 8/5, 11:50 PM CT |
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| It took 11 innings to get the job done, but the Cardinals managed to pull out the 6-4 win with a lift from the bat of outfielder Ryan Ludwick . Ludwick went just 1-for-6 on the night, but that one hit was good for two runs in the bottom of the 11th, hitting his 28th homer of the season. Ludwick leaves with two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 8/5, 11:40 PM CT |
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| Luke Scott went 3-for-3 with a solo homer against the Angels on Tuesday night. The outfielder is hitting .283 with five home runs in 19 games since the All-Star break. |
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| Chris Waters had a memorable major league debut. The 27-year-old southpaw held the Angels to one hit over eight shutout innings on Tuesday night. Waters walked three and struck out three. |
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| The Rockies earned the big 8-2 win over Washington this evening in large part due to the performance of LHP Jorge De La Rosa , going seven innings to allow two runs (both earned) on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Hayden Penn, P, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 8/5, 11:11 PM CT |
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| Hayden Penn worked five scoreless innings for Triple-A Norfolk on Tuesday night. He allowed four hits, walked none, and struck out three. Penn had been a candidate to move to the majors, but a broken bat cut his leg on Saturday. |
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| John Lannan, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 8/5, 11:09 PM CT |
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| Both pitchers put forth valiant efforts on the mound this evening, but it was the Rockies emerging with the 8-2 win over the Nationals, leaving Washington LHP John Lannan disappointed with the results. Lannan pitched seven innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on five hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Chris Davis only had one hit on Tuesday night, but he managed to drive in four runs against the Yankees. The rookie is hitting .289-11-26 in 35 games since being called up. |
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| Brandon Webb, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 8/5, 10:52 PM CT |
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| The ace was at it again as Arizona turned to the dominating arm of RHP Brandon Webb to get the 3-1 win over Pittsburgh. Webb pitched the full game, allowing just one run on nine hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Zach Duke, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 8/5, 10:49 PM CT |
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| The pitchers hit the mound and engaged in a strong battle of wits and strength this evening, but the D'backs pulled the victory and left Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke with frustration. Duke pitched seven innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on four hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Eddie Guardado shut the door in the ninth inning for the Rangers on Tuesday night, and he earned his third save. The struggling C.J. Wilson worked the seventh inning and allowed four runs. |
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| Richie Sexson went 2-for-4 with a grand slam in Tuesday's loss to the Rangers. |
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| Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the first inning on Tuesday night. He ended up 1-for-4, but he extended his ML-best RBI total to 108. |
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| Chris Young, CF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 8/5, 10:43 PM CT |
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| There were more hits than the score might indicate, but the Diamondbacks pulled out the 3-1 win with a little help from outfielder Chris Young . Young went 1-for-4 at the plate with his 15th home run of the season, good for two RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury went 2-for-4 with one run, one RBI, and two stolen bases in Tuesday's win over the Royals. |
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| Andy Marte, 3B, Cleveland Indians | Tuesday 8/5, 10:30 PM CT |
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| Andy Marte went 1-for-4 with a double on Tuesday night, and the hit ended an 0-for-20 slump. |
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| Josh Beckett ended his three-game losing streak on Tuesday night. He worked 6.2 innings against the Royals and allowed only four hits and two runs. Beckett walked two, struck out seven, and improved to 10-8. |
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| Brian Bannister struggled again on Tuesday night. He allowed six hits and three runs over 4.0 innings against the Red Sox. Bannister owns a 6.23 ERA in four starts since the All-Star break. |
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| Following the ongoing story of rehabilitation, Atlantat starter Tom Glavine will pitch for Double-A Mississippi on Saturday, when it hosts the Jacksonville Suns, according to MLB.com. Braves manager Bobby Cox wants the 42-year-old left-hander to throw somewhere in the neighborhood of 65 pitches. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 8/5, 10:20 PM CT |
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| Jason Bay seems to like life in Boston. The outfielder went 4-for-5 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Royals. Bay is 9-for-21 in five games with the Red Sox. |
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| Edwin Jackson improved to 8-7 despite a mixed performance against the Indians on Tuesday. The right-hander allowed seven hits and three runs, walked four, and struck out four over 5.2 innings. |
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| Jhonny Peralta socked his 18th homer of the season on Tuesday night. He went 2-for-4 wit a pair of RBI in a loss to the Rays. |
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| With 10 days left in the 2008 First-Year Player's Draft signing period, the Pirates continue to aggressively try to sign No. 2 overall pick Pedro Alvarez before the Aug. 15 midnight deadline, according to MLB.com. While it is unclear exactly how far apart the two sides are, there is indication that little headway has been made recently between Alvarez's agent, Scott Boras, and the Pirates. |
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| Dioner Navarro went 2-for-3 with a homer, two runs, and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Indians. |
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| Florida RHP Josh Johnson got a late start on the season, but he's starting to get his groove. Tonight he led his Marlins to an 8-2 win over the Phillies, pitching six innings of shutout baseball, allowing five hits, four walks, and three strikeouts. |
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| Florida shortstop Hanley Ramirez was up to his old tricks again tonight, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 26th stolen base of the season in the Marlins' 8-2 win over Philadelphia. Ramirez walked off the field with one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
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| The Phillies did what they could withstand the onslaught of offense from the Marlins, but it was too much, taking the 8-2 loss in disappointing fashion. The Marlins did their damage with outfielder Jeremy Hermida , going 2-for-4 with one walk to total four RBIs. |
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| The Mets needed a bit of offense to insure the efforts of RHP Mike Pelfrey did not go to waste, getting the 6-5 win over the Padres. Pelfrey pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| The Mets needed all they could get out of the six total hits they posted on the night, turning those hits into six runs for the 6-5 win over the Padres. The man of the hour was outfielder Fernando Tatis , going 2-for-4 at the plate with two homers, his eighth and ninth on the year, to total four RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Jody Gerut, CF, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 8/5, 9:29 PM CT |
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| The Padres had the offense but the Mets had the efficiency, pulling the 6-5 win over San Diego despite allowing three runs in the top of the ninth. For San Diego, the charge was led by leadoff man Jody Gerut , going 3-for-5 with his eighth homer of the season to total three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 8/5, 9:22 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Dave Bush put forth one of his best efforts of the season this evening, leading his Brewers to an 8-1 victory. Bush pitched seven innings, allowing just one run on three hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Reds RHP Edinson Volquez suffered through one of his worst outings of the season tonight, taking the 8-1 loss against the Brewers. Volquez pitched just five innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on nine hits with one walk and two strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 8/5, 9:13 PM CT |
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| The Brewers enjoyed the dominating 8-1 win over the Reds this evening while outfielder Ryan Braun enjoyed a strong day of personal performance. Braun went 3-for-5 in the batter's box, including his 30th double and 10th stolen base of the season. He left the field with two runs scored on the night. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 8/5, 9:09 PM CT |
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| The Brewers used the drama of the day before to motivate the entire team to an impressive 8-1 victory over the Reds, led by the bat of outfielder Corey Hart . Hart went 2-for-3 at the dish with his 33rd double and fourth triple of the season to total three RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| Carlos Gonzalez went 4-for-4 with a double and two runs in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. The rookie is hitting .274 over 56 games. |
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| Kevin Mench, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 8/5, 8:58 PM CT |
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| Kevin Mench delivered a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning on Tuesday night. It was his only hit of the game. |
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| Closer Huston Street blew his sixth save of the season on Tuesday night. He allowed three hits and two runs in ninth inning against the Blue Jays. Street has allowed seven runs and walked seven batters over his last eight appearances. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Colorado general manager Dan O'Dowd would not confirm a report that the team had claimed starter Livan Hernandez on trade waivers Tuesday, according to the Associated Press. “I can’t comment on that,” O’Dowd said. “I will say we are looking for another starting pitcher.” A Denver Post report on its Website cited a major league source confirming the Rockies put in a claim for the Hernandez. The right-hander was put on waivers by the Minnesota Twins. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 8/5, 8:47 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede has ended his rehab assignment and is at least five days away from returning to baseball activities. The third baseman is out due to back issues. "We sent him back for an MRI, CAT scan and he’s all clean and good as far as that’s concerned," general manager Ken Williams tells the AP. "Just a little bit of pressing on the nerve right now. We’ve got to alleviate that before we can get him back out into rehab. On one hand there’s a delay in the process, but the prognosis is good and we’ll go from there." |
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| In response to struggles on the mound, the Pirates have been forced to shuffle their pitching rotation once again. As a result, Yoslan Herrera has been sent back to Double-A Altoona, according to MLB.com. |
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| As hoped, the Rockies will welcome Jeff Francis back to the mound on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Rich Aurilia, 1B, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 8/5, 8:28 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier report, the league reports any players the Giants placed on waivers last Friday can officially be claimed by other teams Tuesday. That may include Rich Aurilia , a player likely to be immediately targeted by the Mets, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 8/5, 8:24 PM CT |
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| Ian Kennedy is expected to take Joba Chamberlain's next turn in the rotation and start either Friday or Saturday against the Angels, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. The 23-year-old right-hander owns a 1.33 ERA over his last four Triple-A starts. |
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| Los Angeles reliever Scott Proctor suffered a setback with his injured elbow over the weekend, according to MLB.com. Following a Saturday night appearance for Class-A Inland Empire Proctor was sore on Sunday and worse Monday, thus the Dodgers have halted all baseball activities for the hurler. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Tuesday 8/5, 8:19 PM CT |
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| Dodgers starter Brad Penny said he expects to be ready to make a Friday night return from the disabled list in San Francisco, according to MLB.com. Penny came out of his Saturday night rehab assignment with Triple-A Las Vegas in Oklahoma City feeling fine after six weeks on the disabled list with shoulder tendinitis. |
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| Mike Lowell is back in the lineup on Tuesday night, one day after receiving a cortisone shot in his right hip. "They said the anti-inflammatory part would feel good within the first 24 hours and then, whatever the medicine is, might take three or four days," Lowell informs MLB.com. "Getting out of bed, my abs didn't hurt, so I've got to believe that's a good sign. I haven't jogged or anything, but moving around feels a little better. I'm hoping that's a step in the right direction." |
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| Pedro Feliz, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 8/5, 8:08 PM CT |
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| Injured Phillies third baseman Pedro Feliz is scheduled to make his second visit to a back specialist on Thursday, assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said, according to MLB.com. The Phillies placed Feliz on the 15-day disabled list July 29, and announced last Thursday that he was suffering from a bulging disk in his back. On Thursday, Feliz will report to Dr. Todd Albert of the Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for a follow-up visit. |
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| Brandon Morrow will start for Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, and he will be on a 35-pitch limit, the Seattle Times reports. The right-hander will work on a five-day rotation and increase his workload each time out. |
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| Eric Hurley received a cortisone shot on Monday, and it's likely to be "awhile" before he rejoins the rotation, MLB.com reports. He is out due to right shoulder inflammation. |
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| Bartolo Colon only lasted 0.2 innings and 32 pitches in his Triple-A rehab start on Tuesday night. He allowed four hits and three runs, including a two-run homer. Colon had been set to work two full innings as he recovers from a lower back strain. |
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| Vicente Padilla has returned to Nicaragua to attend a family matter, but he will return in time for his Saturday start against the Orioles, MLB.com reports. |
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| Pitcher Gio Gonzalez will make his major league debut for the A's on Wednesday, the AP reports. The southpaw will start against the Blue Jays. The A's will give Justin Duchscherer an extra day of rest. Gonzalez, 22, is 8-7 with a 4.24 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, and 128 strikeouts over 123.0 innings at Triple-A Sacramento. |
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| Jason Bartlett is out on Tuesday and likely won't be available until Thursday, MLB.com reports. He has a bruised right index finger. "There's some sensitivity in the fingertip," Bartlett explains. "We're going to go out there and throw and see how it goes." |
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| RHP Livan Hernandez , designated for assignment by the Twins, was claimed off waivers by the Rockies on Tuesday, according to FoxSports.com. |
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| Eddie Guardado has assumed the role of "interim closer" while C.J. Wilson works out mechanical issues, MLB.com reports. "Whenever the phone rings, I'm ready to go," Guardado says. "I can't control what the manager and front office does. When the phone rings, I'm ready." |
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| Carl Crawford is out of the lineup again on Tuesday due to a sore left hamstring. Manager Joe Maddon informs MLB.com there is a "solid chance" that Crawford won't return until Thursday. |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 8/5, 6:58 PM CT |
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| Following yesterday's MRI exam, doctors now believe Colorado first baseman Todd Helton is suffering from a degenerative back condition, harbored by recurring disc problems that may cause pain for years to come, according to the MLB.com. "He's got a degenerative back," Rockies trainer Keith Dugger said. "It's the same problems he's been having, so we're going to take things slowly." |
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| David DeJesus is out of the starting lineup again for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox. It will be the fourth straight missed start due to a sore lower back. He remains day-to-day. Mitch Maier will take his place in center. |
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| The Tigers have another new closer. Joel Zumaya is now the man who will work the ninth inning, the Detroit News reports. "If we have a lead in the ninth inning, that's who will pitch," manager Jim Leyland says. The skipper adds that Zumaya is over a recent issue with his right shoulder, and Leyland cautioned that he may also consider Fernando Rodney and Kyle Farnsworth in the ninth inning on occasion. |
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| Joe Inglett, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 8/5, 6:44 PM CT |
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| Joe Inglett continues to deal with a sore left knee and is out of the lineup again on Tuesday. "Joe's still a little sore, but feeling better," manager Cito Gaston tells MLB.com. "We don't know anything as far as how long [he'll be sidelined], but I understand -- from the trainers -- that he's feeling a lot better today." |
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| Houston reliever Geoff Geary has suffered a minor groin pull but remains on the active roster despite the injury, according to MLB.com. |
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| Joba Chamberlain will be examined by Dr. James Andrews on Wednesday, the AP reports. The pitcher is dealing with a sore right shoulder, and he underwent an MRI on Tuesday. "He'll take his test results with him (to Alabama)," manager Joe Girardi says. "Until I hear from Dr. Andrews, that's all I've got... I envision him not making his next start. Beyond that, I can't say." |
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| St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright threw 35 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday and will begin what he hopes is a short rehab stint later this week, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Washington RHP Tyler Clippard started for Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, going four innings to give up two runs against Louisville, striking out six batters and walking none through 50 pitches. Today the Nats report Columbus has been ordered to limit Clippard's work as they may bring him back to the majors, according to MLB.com. |
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| Florida catcher Matt Treanor continues to progress through his rehab stint in the minors, according to MLB.com. On Tuesday night, the 32-year-old catcher worked back-to-back games with Class-A Jupiter. On Monday night, he caught nine innings, another encouraging sign that a return to the Marlins is getting closer. |
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| The Mets report Oliver Perez has been penciled into the start on Friday against Florida, working on four-days rest, due to the injury suffered by John Maine, according to the New York Post. |
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| The Mariners recalled outfielder Wladimir Balentien on Tuesday. He hit .196 over 107 at-bats with the Mariners earlier in the season, and he has batted .304-10-31-30 over his last 32 games at Triple-A. |
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| Jose Vidro, DH, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 8/5, 5:48 PM CT |
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| The Mariners designated Jose Vidro for assignment on Tuesday, MLB.com confirms. The DH is hitting only .234 on the season. |
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| Free agent pitcher Freddy Garcia will toss two simulated innings for scouts on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports. He is nearly one full year removed from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. Roughly a dozen teams are expected to check out the performance. |
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| Carl Pavano, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 8/5, 5:27 PM CT |
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| Carl Pavano will move up to Double-A Trenton for a rehab start on Thursday, the AP reports. He has made two starts for Low-A Charleston. |
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| David Ortiz will be in the lineup when the Red Sox face the Royals on Tuesday night. The slugger felt a "click" in his left wrist on Monday. "It's all right," Ortiz informs the Boston Globe. "I've got to deal with it the rest of the season. I'm gonna have good days and bad days... someday it feels right, sometimes it didn't." |
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| Scott Rolen, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 8/5, 5:13 PM CT |
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| Scott Rolen is listed as the starter for Tuesday's game against the A's. He has missed the last two contests due to pain in his left shoulder. |
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| Richie Sexson will be in the lineup when the Yankees face the Rangers on Tuesday night, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram confirms. Jason Giambi is not in the lineup. |
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| Ivan Rodriguez will sit on Tuesday against the Rangers. Jose Molina is getting the start, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports. |
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| Milton Bradley is once again out of the lineup on Tuesday night, but he is available to pinch hit, the Fort Worth Star Telegram reports. He hasn't started since July 29 due to a strained left quad. |
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| The Orioles have called up Luis Montanez from Double-A Bowie, the Baltimore Sun reports. The 26-year-old outfielder was hitting .335-26-97-90 over 116 games. |
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| Adam Jones, CF, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 8/5, 4:56 PM CT |
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| The Orioles have placed outfielder Adam Jones on the 15-day DL due to a fractured left foot, the Baltimore Sun confirms. The move is retroactive to August 3. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 8/5, 4:51 PM CT |
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| The Diamondbacks have signed Dan Haren to a two-year contract extension that will keep him in the desert through 2012, MLB.com reports. Haren will make $31 million over the 2011 and 2012 seasons, and the club owns a $15.5 million option for 2013. |
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| The White Sox promoted reliever Adam Russell from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports. |
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| The Mariners have sent pitcher Brandon Morrow back to Triple-A Tacoma, MLB.com confirms. |
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| Ruddy Lugo, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 8/5, 4:39 PM CT |
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| The Mets promoted pitcher Ruddy Lugo from Triple-A New Orleans, MLB.com reports. |
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| Prince Fielder apologized on Tuesday "for the way it went down" on Monday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. The first baseman scuffled with pitcher Manny Parra during a loss to the Reds. "We had a little disagreement, obviously," Fielder says. "I'm not going to go into the depths of what it was over... That's just something that happened in the moment. I can't take it back. I could have handled it better. But I don't apologize for the full meaning behind it and the fire." |
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| Mark DeRosa went 3-for-5 with two doubles, one run, and three RBI in Tuesday's win over the Astros. |
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| The Mets have officially placed closer Billy Wagner on the 15-day DL due to a strained left forearm, MLB.com confirms. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Tuesday 8/5, 4:29 PM CT |
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| As expected, Kerry Wood came on to work the eighth inning against the Astros on Tuesday. He allowed one hit over the scoreless frame and needed only seven pitches. |
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| Wandy Rodriguez stumbled against the Cubs on Tuesday afternoon. The southpaw allowed nine hits and six runs over five innings. Rodriguez took a no-decision. His road ERA grew to 4.81, which is notably above his mark at home (3.31). |
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| Alfonso Soriano went 3-for-5 with a double, homer, two runs, and four RBI in the Tuesday afternoon win over the Astros. He is hitting .344-5-12-13-4 in 14 games since the All-Star break. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 8/5, 3:39 PM CT |
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| The Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday will announce a contract extension for All-Star right-hander Dan Haren, according to PA Sports Ticker. |
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| The Mets are planning on placing Billy Wagner on the DL, after a MRI revealed a strained left forearm, according to the New York Daily News. |
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| Boston Red Sox pitcher Bartolo Colon will make a rehab start for Class AAA Pawtucket on Tuesday, according to PA Sports Ticker. |
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| Zack Greinke has been suspended five games for hitting Nick Swisher after both teams had been warned in Sunday's game against the White Sox, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Miguel Olivo has been suspended five games for his role in Sunday's brawl with the White Sox, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Tampa Bay optioned outfielder Jonny Gomes to the International League club on Tuesday, to make room for Ben Zobrist, according to the AP. |
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| The Tampa Bay Rays have recalled shortstop Ben Zobrist from Triple-A Durham, according to the AP. |
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| Dan Giese, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 8/5, 2:45 PM CT |
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| The Yankees have decided to use bullpen arm Dan Giese in place of struggling Darrell Rasner in the rotation. Giese sports a 2.51 ERA in 13 appearances this season and is scheduled to take the mound Friday night in LA against Jered Weaver and the Angels. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 8/5, 2:41 PM CT |
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| Jamie Moyer is perfect in 10 starts against the Marlins, including three this season. The veteran left-hander sports an impressive 2.79 ERA in his past nine starts, and the Marlins are hitting only .230 against southpaws, last in the majors. Moyer and the Phils host the Marlins and Josh Johnson tonight in a battle for NL East supremacy. |
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| Josh Johnson won for the first time since Aug. 28, 2006 in his last start against the Mets, allowing four runs in nearly seven innings of work. The big right-hander faces off against the Fighting Phils tonight, a club he's faced once this year already. Johnson allowed two runs in 6.2 innings against Philadelphia on July 20. He is 1-1 with a 4.64 ERA in three starts against the Phillies. |
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| The Dodgers travel to St. Louis for an important series for both clubs. The Dodgers are trying to catch the Diamondbacks while the Cardinals are fighting the Brewers for second place in the NL Central. LA's newest addition, Manny Ramirez, loves hitting against the Cards. ManRam has hit .368 (21-for-57) against St Louis during his big league career. |
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| The trade deadline acquisition of Ken Griffey Jr. has resulted in White Sox captain Paul Konerko losing at-bats. The inconsistent Konerko is hitting just .212 with 10 home runs and 36 RBI on the season, this in 302 at-bats. |
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| Matt Holliday had another extra-base hit in last night's game against the Nationals. He extended his hitting streak to six games. During the hitting streak he has three home runs, two doubles, five RBI, and eight runs scored. |
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| After injuring his right thumb in Monday night's game, Andy LaRoche's X-rays came back negative. |
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| Scott Eyre, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 8/5, 12:58 PM CT |
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| The Cubs designated LHP Scott Eyre for assignment to make room for the returning Kerry Wood, according to PA Sports Ticker. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Tuesday 8/5, 12:55 PM CT |
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| As expected, Kerry Wood has been activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to PA Sports Ticker. |
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| Aaron Harang pitched in a Triple-A rehab game Monday night and went six innings, while striking out six and allowed only five hits. |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 8/5, 11:46 AM CT |
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| With the Red Sox in Kansas City Monday night, Mike Lowell was back in Boston receiving a cortisone shot in his right hip flexor, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Adam Jones, CF, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 8/5, 11:39 AM CT |
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| Adam Jones is unlikely to play in the three-game series with the Angels, according to the Baltimore Sun. Head coach Dave Trembley said, "Obviously, he's not going to play tonight, and I would think if the symptoms continue, it's looking more and more like he may not play in this series" |
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