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| Reds outfielder Chris Dickerson, a left-handed hitter, will only play against right-handed pitchers because he struggles against southpaws, according to Reds.com. "Dickerson has had some problems with lefties in the Minors," Reds manger Dusty Baker said. |
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| Quintin Berry, CF, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 8/13, 11:15 PM CT |
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| Phillies prospect Quintin Berry got a base hit in tonight's game for Advanced Single-A Clearwater to extend his hitting streak to 30 games, the longest in the minor leagues this season, according to Phillies.com. |
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| Stephen Drew, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 8/13, 11:01 PM CT |
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| Stephen Drew went 2-for-5 as Arizona's leadoff hitter, scoring a run and picking up an RBI while hitting his 30th double of the year in his squad's 6-5 loss to the Rockies. |
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| Jeff Francis, P, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 8/13, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Rockies pitcher Jeff Francis did not factor into the decision, but he did throw a solid game, which was a vast improvement from previous starts. Francis went six innings and allowed three runs in the Rockies win over Arizona. |
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| Jon Rauch, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 8/13, 10:55 PM CT |
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| Jon Rauch got the loss by allowing two runs on Brad Hawpe's two-run home run in the eighth inning, as the Diamondbacks lost to Colorado 6-5. |
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| Brad Hawpe, RF, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 8/13, 10:52 PM CT |
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| Brad Hawpe went 3-for-3 with his 19th home run of the season and three RBI to help lead the Rockies past Arizona by a score of 6-5. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs took some swings in a batting cage as he continues to rehab his left oblique strain, but maintained that there was no timetable for his return, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| We are receiving reports that indicate Mariners' LHP Jarrod Washburn and outfielder Raul Ibanez were both claimed off waivers today, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. |
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| Brian Barton, LF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 8/13, 10:26 PM CT |
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| Cardinals outfielder Brian Barton is with the team and ready to return from his stint on the DL, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| In order to clear room on the roster for first baseman Adam LaRoche, the Pirates sent Jose Bautista to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| David Purcey, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 8/13, 10:15 PM CT |
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| The Blue Jays found all the work they needed from starter David Purcey this evening, getting the 4-3 win despite a lack of offensive support. Purcey pitched six innings, allowing no runs on two hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 8/13, 10:09 PM CT |
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| The Blue Jays and Tigers fought through mundane performances on offense tonight, but give Toronto credit for getting the win on the one swing of worth they found this evening. Designated hitter Vernon Wells pounded a grand-slam homer in the top of the third, proving to be the winning runs scored in the 4-3 victory. It was the only hit Wells got on the night, going 1-for-3 with a walk. |
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| Lance Berkman went 1-for-3 with a run, RBI, walk and strikeout to help lead the Astros to a 6-2 win over the Giants. |
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| Randy Wolf, P, Houston Astros | Wednesday 8/13, 10:02 PM CT |
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| Randy Wolf saw his record go to 8-10, helping lead the Astros to a 6-2 win over San Francisco with a seven inning, six hit, two earned run performance. |
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| Mark Buehrle, P, Chicago White Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 10:01 PM CT |
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| The White Sox put the shutout win on the Royals tonight, giving LHP Mark Buehrle a stage to shine. Buehrle pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, giving up five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 8/13, 9:59 PM CT |
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| Barry Zito lost game number 15 on the season as he went 5.2 innings, allowing six earned runs on four hits and five walks in the team's loss to Houston. |
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| The Royals found no semblence of offense tonight, falling 4-0 to the Chicago White Sox and leaving RHP Luke Hochevar with no support despite his strong effort. Hochevar pitched seven innings, allowing three runs on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Langerhans left tonight's game against the Mets early because of lower back stiffness, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jon Lester, P, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 9:49 PM CT |
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| Boston's Jon Lester is quickly becoming the gem of the franchise, tonight earning his 11th win in a dominating performance against the Texas Rangers. Lester pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on seven hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Shane Victorino was out of tonight's lineup against the Dodgers because of a stiff back, according to Phillies.com. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 9:44 PM CT |
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| Jason Bay was on his game tonight, going 2-for-3 at the dish with one walk and his 26th double of the season, posting two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The Red Sox picked up where they left off last night... hitting. They threw the 8-4 win against Texas on the board with help from corner infielder Kevin Youkilis, going 3-for-4 at the dish with three doubles, totaling two RBIs and three runs scored. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Wednesday 8/13, 9:38 PM CT |
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| Mike Jacobs went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and two strikeouts in Florida's 6-4 loss to St. Louis. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 8/13, 9:35 PM CT |
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| Troy Glaus had a great night, going 4-for-4 with one run scored, one RBI and a walk to help lead the Cardinals in their victory over the Marlins. |
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| It wasn't as exciting as last night, but the Rangers and Red Sox still brought the offense to the park and put on a show. In the end, it was Boston emerging the victor once again, this time by a score of 8-4, though Texas designated hitter Milton Bradley tried to change the outcome. Bradley went 1-for-3 at the dish with one walk and his 20th home run of the season, totaling three RBIs and one runs scored. |
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| Ricky Nolasco was solid in his effort against St. Louis tonight. He went six innings, and though he gave up 10 hits, he surrendered just two earned runs and struck out five. |
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| Chris Perez, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 8/13, 9:29 PM CT |
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| Chris Perez may not have been officially announced as the Cardinals closer, but make no mistake about it, that's exactly what he is. Perez went 1.2 innings to get his third save of the season in the Cardinals 6-4 win over Florida. |
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| Baltimore RHP Jeremy Guthrie was strong off the hill in support of the O's 6-1 win over the Cleveland Indians tonight, pitching seven innings to allow one run on four hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Second baseman Kelly Johnson did his part to contribute to the Braves 8-0 loss by going 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Cubs. |
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| Cubs slugger Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Chicago's 8-0 win over Atlanta. |
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| The Orioles enjoyed a bevy of offense to get the 6-1 over Cleveland this evening, an effort led by outfielder Nick Markakis. Markakis went 3-for-4 at the plate, including his 36th double of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Jorge Campillo lost his fifth game of the season by allowing Chicago five runs on seven hits in seven innings in the Cubs 8-0 win over Atlanta. |
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| Cleveland couldn't get the offense going this evening, falling 6-1 to the Orioles to waste a strong outing from RHP Anthony Reyes. Reyes pitched six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on six hits with two walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Rich Harden picked up his second win with Chicago by throwing five shutout innings and allowing just two hits in the Cubs 8-0 blowout of Atlanta. Harden walked five and struck out two. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Wednesday 8/13, 9:15 PM CT |
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| In his first start since coming off the disabled list, Mets pitcher John Maine went five innings, allowing just one hit while walking four and striking out six and earning his tenth win of the year in New York's 12-0 victory over Washington. |
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| Jason Bergmann was crushed by the New York Mets, pitching just three innings and allowing 10 runs (six earned) on eight hits and six walks in the Mets 12-0 demolition of Washington. |
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| Cristian Guzman went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in the Nats 12-0 loss to the New York Mets. He left four runners on base and also made an error. |
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| Fernando Tatis hit a home run in a 2-for-5 effort, helping lead the Mets to an easy 12-0 victory over Washington. |
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| Tampa Bay shortstop Jason Bartlett has been hitting for a couple of days and serving the team as a designated hitter, but tonight the Rays report he is close to return to full field duties, according to MLB.com. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 8/13, 8:40 PM CT |
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| Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum says he will make his next scheduled start on Sunday against the Braves, according to MLB.com. |
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| White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has tabbed the recently-promoted Lance Broadway to start Thursday's finale against Kansas City, according to MLB.com. |
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| We reported the Rangers had pulled Josh Hamilton in the 6th inning of their battle with Boston this evening, and we have now learned why, according to Boston Globe. |
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| Brandon Phillips went 0-for-4 to contribute to his team's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. |
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| Andy LaRoche, 3B, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 8/13, 8:33 PM CT |
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| Andy LaRoche is still struggling after his move to Pittsburgh from L.A., and his 0-for-3 performance in Pittsburgh's 5-2 win over the Reds moved his average down to .176. |
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| Josh Fogg, P, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 8/13, 8:30 PM CT |
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| Josh Fogg threw another ineffective game, going 4.2 innings, surrendering four earned runs on six hits in his team's 5-2 loss to Pittsburgh. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 8/13, 8:28 PM CT |
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| Pirates hurler Paul Maholm won his eighth game of the season by throwing eight innings, giving up two earned runs and striking out five in the team's 5-2 win over Cincinnati. |
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| Kazuo Matsui is still out due to a sore back, and it is unknown if he will be ready to play this weekend during the Astros series versus Arizona, according to MLB.com. |
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| Chipper Jones was held out of the Braves lineup for tonight's affair against Chicago due to a stomach virus, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Rangers are two days away from finding out whether or not they'll sign Justin Smoak, the switch-hitting first baseman from the University of South Carolina who was their first pick in the 2008 First-Year Player Draft, according to MLB.com. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 8/13, 8:12 PM CT |
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| Oakland trainer Steve Sayles reports third baseman Eric Chavez has emerged from a 2 1/2 hour surgery today and all indications suggest the procedure was a success, according to the San Francisco Gate. |
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| Josh Hamilton has been replaced by Jason Ellison with the Red Sox leading 8-0 in the 6th inning, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| The Pittsburgh Pirates may not get a deal done with the second overall pick in the draft, Vanderbilt infielder Pedro Alvarez, as the two sides are quite a distance apart in negotiations, according to MLB.com. |
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| Tigers third baseman Carlos Guillen said an MRI exam he underwent on Tuesday night revealed a pinched nerve in his lower back and he will rest for the next two or three days before considering a return to the lineup, according to MLB.com. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Brad Thompson will make the start on Friday in place of Chris Carpenter, who is out with a shoulder strain, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| Ryan Sweeney, CF, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 8/13, 7:17 PM CT |
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| Updating a report from earlier today, the Oakland A's have officially placed Ryan Sweeney on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right thumb, according to the San Francisco Gate. |
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| Doug Slaten, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 8/13, 7:14 PM CT |
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| Left-handed reliever Doug Slaten was activated from the 15-day disabled list, and Billy Buckner was sent down to make room on the roster, according to The Sports Network. |
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| The Indians have announced three of their key contributors will begin rehab assignments in the minors in the coming days, a list that includes Josh Barfield, Victor Martinez, and Travis Hafner , according to MLB.com. |
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| Garrett Atkins will miss his second game in as many nights tonight due to a case of strep throat, according to the Denver Post. It is probable that he will miss Thursday's game as well. |
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| The San Diego Padres have claimed Brian Falkenborg off waivers from the Dodgers, according to Scout.com |
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| The Rangers have announced their plans for the pitching rotation, a group under stress due to injury, for the coming days, according to the Dallas Morning News. The Rangers will send Tommy Hunter to the mound tomorrow, followed by Kevin Millwood on Friday, Matt Harrison on Saturday, and with a bit of surprise, Vicente Padilla on Sunday. |
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| Jose Vidro, DH, Seattle Mariners | Wednesday 8/13, 6:23 PM CT |
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| The Seattle Mariners have officially released Jose Vidro , one week after designated the embattled designated hitter for assignment, according to the Sports Network. |
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| Gary Sheffield reports he has no concerns about the Tigers decision to place him on waivers, according to the Associated Press. "I don't pay attention to it -- I've been on waivers plenty of times," he said Wednesday. "I don't know why it is a big deal that I've been put on waivers. That's nothing new. Lots of great players are put on waivers but it is only a story when it is someone like Manny [Ramirez] or me -- someone that people have an opinion about." |
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| After engaging in a beanball war for the past couple seasons with the Cubs, the Atlanta Braves threw another pitch that got close to Alfonso Soriano in today's game, and he is not particularly pleased about it, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. `Yeah, they like to do that. It’s part of the game. We can’t do anything about it. But we’ve got some pitchers who can throw at hitters, too," Soriano said. |
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| Conor Jackson, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 8/13, 5:22 PM CT |
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| If you have Conor Jackson on your fantasy squad, double and triple check that he is active tnight. The reason being is that usually when he faces off against Colorado hurler Jeff Francis, he abuses him. Jackson is hitting .375 (12-for-32) with four home runs off the lefty. He also has two doubles and ten RBI off of him, with a slugging percentage of .813. |
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| There is no time like the present for a struggling team to take a gander at the future of the club, and that's exactly what the San Francisco Giants are doing, according to the San Jose Mercury News. The Giants recalled first baseman Travis Ishikawa, third baseman Ryan Rohlinger and catcher Pablo Sandoval today. |
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| John Bowker, 1B, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 8/13, 5:10 PM CT |
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| The San Francisco Giants underwent a major roster change, sending first baseman John Bowker and catcher Steve Holm to Triple-A while designating third baseman Jose Castillo for assignment, according to the San Jose Mercury News. |
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| Mets third baseman David Wright does not have a quality match-up tonight when he and his squad face off against the Nationals and hurler Jason Bergmann. Wright is only 1-for-14 in his career off Bergmann, and has been struck out six times. |
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| Jose Lopez, 2B, Seattle Mariners | Wednesday 8/13, 4:44 PM CT |
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| Second baseman Jose Lopez returned to the team's lineup yesterday after being pulled during the middle of the game on Sunday after making an error, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. Mangaer Jim Riggleman wanted to make sure Lopez understood that you have to focus at all times. |
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| Raul Ibanez, LF, Seattle Mariners | Wednesday 8/13, 4:39 PM CT |
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| Raul Ibanez was put on waivers and was claimed, according to FoxSports.com. Though the team that claimed him is unknown at this point, if Seattle wishes to deal Ibanez, they will be able to accomplish that. |
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| Mets closer Billy Wagner is starting his rehab assignment with 20 pitches tomorrow for New York's Double-A affiliate in Binghamton, according to MetsBlog.com. |
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| Casey Kotchman had a tough day at the plate in Wednesday's 10-2 loss to the Cubs, as he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout, while leaving two men on base. |
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| Charlie Morton surrendered four earned runs on four hits over a mere 2.1 innings of work in Wednesday's disheartening 10-2 loss to the Cubs at home, with four walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Geovany Soto led the Cubs in Wednesday's 10-2 win over Atlanta, as he went 3-for-5 with four RBI. He hit a single, a double, and a two-run homer. |
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| Jason Marquis issued two earned runs on six hits over 5.1 innings in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Braves in Atlanta, with two walks and one strikeout. |
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| Wilson Betemit went 2-for-3 in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to Minnesota. Both of his hits were singles, and accounted for two of the Yankees' five hits in the contest. Alex Rodriguez registered the only extra base hit with a double. |
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| Darrell Rasner allowed two earned runs on four hits over five innings in Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Twins, with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Delmon Young went 2-for-4 and crushed a three-run homer in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Yankees at home. His other hit was a single. |
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| Kevin Slowey was in control in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Yankees, as he only surrendered one earned run on three hits over six innings, with one walk and one strikeout. |
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| Zach Jackson, P, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 8/13, 3:16 PM CT |
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| Zach Jackson has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, according to the AP. He will take the roster spot left open by Paul Byrd's departure to Boston. |
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| David Pauley has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket, according to the Boston Globe. Mike Lowell has been placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move. |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 3:06 PM CT |
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| Mike Lowell has landed on the 15-day DL due to his strained right oblique, according to the Boston Globe. David Pauley has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtucket to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Dan Giese, P, New York Yankees | Wednesday 8/13, 2:53 PM CT |
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| Dan Giese left Wednesday's game against the Twins in the sixth inning due to a stiff right shoulder, according to the AP. |
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| Scott Podsednik was given clearance to begin swinging a bat on Tuesday and hopes to be on a minor league rehab assignment by this weekend, according to the Rocky Mountain News. He has been out since July 28 with a fractured little finger on his left hand. |
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| Francis Beltran has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo, according to the AP. Joel Zumaya has been placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move. |
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| Joel Zumaya, P, Detroit Tigers | Wednesday 8/13, 2:39 PM CT |
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| Joel Zumaya has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a sore right shoulder, according to the Miami Herald. The team recalled pitcher Francis Beltran from Triple-A Toledo to take Zumaya's place on the roster. |
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| Jeff Samardzija may make his first start with the Cubs on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Because of Wednesday's doubleheader, the Cubs have to tweak the rotation for the upcoming series in Florida and may call upon Jeff Samardzija for Sunday. He said, "It'd be great. What day did Lou Piniella say? Sunday? It'll be hot."
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 8/13, 1:34 PM CT |
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| Tim Lincecum sustained a bruised right knee during Tuesday's game against the Astros, according to the AP. |
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| Carlos Muniz has been sent down to Triple-A New Orleans, according to the NY Post. He was sent down to make room for John Maine to come off the DL. |
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| Manager Joe Torre believes Scott Proctor is unlikely to return before September, according to the LA Times. Proctor is battling right elbow tendinitis. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 8/13, 1:21 PM CT |
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| Skipper Lou Piniella stated that Kerry Wood will make one more appearance in a non-save situation before returning to the closer's role with the Cubs, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Piniella said, "We're going to give him one more tightener. Kerry basically feels that he's ready, and he probably is. But we want to give him one more appearance."
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 1:15 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede, whose minor-league rehab assignment has been stalled by continuing back problems, might resume playing this week for Triple-A Charlotte, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Ozzie Guillen said, "They said he was better Monday. He's taken medicine, and he feels better. I think he'll start to play this week."
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| Ozzie Guillen is yet to name D.J. Carrasco Chicago's starting pitcher for Thursday (in place of the injured Jose Contreras), as the manager is reluctant to pull Carrasco from the bullpen, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Guillen said, "If I use Carrasco for one day, I'll lose him for three or four days in the bullpen."
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| Executive VP Andrew Friedman stated that it is reasonable to believe Evan Longoria would return to the lineup by September 1, but the Rays would have a much better idea in two weeks when his fractured right wrist is X-rayed again, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
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| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 8/13, 12:45 PM CT |
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| Despite losing Carl Crawford, outfielder Barry Bonds still isn't on the Rays' radar, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The team is also without Evan Longoria right now, but the team is confident they can keep winning, and Eric Hinske said, "Shoot, we don't feel like we're going to start losing a lot because they're gone. We're going to miss them, for sure, but we'll be fine."
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| Pedro Feliz, 3B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 8/13, 12:20 PM CT |
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| Pedro Feliz, who is on the DL while recovering from back inflammation, is still at least a week away from rejoining the Phiilies, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Feliz will take batting practice in Florida today, then move on to fielding ground balls later in the week. The Phillies hope he will make his first rehab appearance early next week |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Wednesday 8/13, 12:16 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter was not in Wednesday's lineup after leaving Tuesday's game with a bruised left foot, according to MLB.com. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 8/13, 12:12 PM CT |
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| Joe Mauer is in the Twins' lineup today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Laynce Nix, CF, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 8/13, 12:07 PM CT |
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| Laynce Nix has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville, according to the AP. Russell Branyan was placed on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move. |
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| Russell Branyan has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a right oblique strain, according to the AP. Layne Nix was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replace Branyan on the roster. |
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| The Tigers may consider trading Magglio Ordonez this offseason in order to trim their payroll, the Detroit News reports. If Ordonez stays healthy in 2009, he is likely to kick in two $15 million options for 2010 and 2011. |
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| Rudy Seanez, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 8/13, 11:28 AM CT |
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| Rudy Seanez, who is on the DL while recovering from right shoulder inflammation, threw a scoreless inning in his first minor league rehab appearance Monday at Triple-A, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. He showed no ill effects after throwing 11 pitches in the inning.
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| Phil Hughes, P, New York Yankees | Wednesday 8/13, 11:22 AM CT |
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| Phil Hughes fared well in Tuesday's rehab start as he allowed two earned runs over 5.2 innings at Triple-A Scranton, and the NY Daily News suggests that he may re-join the Yankees' rotation as soon as next Tuesday in place of Dan Giese. |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 11:16 AM CT |
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| Updating an earlier note, Mike Lowell is likely headed for the DL due to his strained right oblique, according to the Boston Herald. Oblique injuries could be slow to heal, and he was already dealing with a sore right hip. He said, "It’s frustrating because I’ve never had this happen before. I’d like to avoid the DL, but the doc said it’s a possibility. I think right now it’s probably too early. Today after the MRI, they’ll have a lot more information." |
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 11:11 AM CT |
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| Julio Lugo is making progress in his recovery from a strained left quad, but the Boston Herald states that he is unlikely to return before September. |
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| Garrett Mock, P, Washington Nationals | Wednesday 8/13, 10:27 AM CT |
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| Manager Manny Acta noted that Garrett Mock will be demoted to the bullpen following his poor outing in the rotation Monday, according to the Washington Post. GM Jim Bowden said, "Garrett has shown flashes of brilliance. Whether he ends up a third starter, a fourth starter or in the bullpen, he has quality major league stuff and he'll keep getting better." |
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| Matt Tolbert, SS, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 8/13, 10:13 AM CT |
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| Matt Tolbert will test his surgically repaired left thumb with live batting practice within the next couple of days, according to the Star Tribune.
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| Adam Everett, SS, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 8/13, 10:09 AM CT |
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| Adam Everett started his sixth straight game at shortstop Tuesday with Brendan Harris out of the lineup for the third straight, according to the Star Tribune. Manager Ron Gardenhire said, "We signed Everett to play shortstop. I think we're starting to see the guy we signed, finally healthy or almost healthy. The arm strength's not totally there, but we're getting a little bit of what we hoped from the beginning until all the shoulder injuries came."
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| Paul Byrd, P, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 8/13, 9:49 AM CT |
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