| B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday 8/17, 10:43 PM CT |
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| The pitching was solid but outfielder B.J. Upton made sure the offense was in check as the Rays put the 7-4 win on the board versus Texas. Upton went 3-for-5 at the plate with his 28th double and eighth homer of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Scott Kazmir was once again in charge on the mound this evening as the Rays put the Rangers to sleep, 7-4. Kazmir pitched six innings, allowing two runs on four hits with four walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Young Rangers starter Dustin Nippert found struggles on the mound once again this evening, pitching just four innings to allow seven runs (all earned) on eight hits with no walks and one strikeout. |
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| The Rangers tried to overcome two tough innings but fell just a bit short, taking the 7-4 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays. As usual, outfielder Josh Hamilton was the leader of the charge, going 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk and one double, totaling two RBIs on the night. |
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| The Rangers have announced the team's corner infielders will be switching places as Chris Davis will move to third base and Hank Blalock is going to first upon his return to the active lineup, which could be as early as Friday against Cleveland, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Orioles manager Dave Trembley didn't sound terribly supportive of the future for pitcher Garrett Olson following the debacle that was their 16-8 win over Detroit, according to the Baltimore Sun. Olson managed to get just five outs, allowing five earned runs and four hits, and walking three in the shortest outing of his career. Following the game, Trembley was asked about his pitcher, and he replied, "It was disturbing for me to watch," Trembley said. "I'm a very patient person with players, and I'm very patient with young players, but we need to do something to get him on track and to help him. I'm sure he's just despondent. I'm sure there's no one that feels any worse than he does. That's unfortunate. I'm just glad the team did what they did to pick him up because something like this could be really difficult to bounce back from."
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| San Diego RHP Cha Seung Baek put a strong outing on the mound tonight, but the Phillies were just a tad bit better, getting the 2-1 win over the Padres. Baek pitched six innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 8/17, 10:07 PM CT |
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| The bulk of the work was done on the mound, but Philadelphia outfielder Pat Burrell insured the proper offense was in place to secure the 2-1 win over San Diego. Burrell went 2-for-3 at the dish with one walk and his 29th homer of the season to total one RBI and one run scored on the night. |
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| Cole Hamels, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 8/17, 10:01 PM CT |
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| It was a pitcher's duel in San Diego this evening as the Phillies put the Padres to bed, handing them the 2-1 loss. For Philly the bulk of the load was carried by LHP Cole Hamels, pitching eight innings to allow one run on seven hits with no walks and three strikeouts. |
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| There was a bright spot in the A's loss to the White Sox on Sunday afternoon: Cliff Pennington got his first Major League hit, according to MLB.com. The reserve infielder replaced Bobby Crosby at shortstop in the eighth inning, and responded in the bottom half of the inning with a sinking liner off White Sox starter Javier Vazquez that dropped under the glove of right fielder DeWayne Wise, who dove but could not make the catch. |
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| The game was as ugly as could be in today's loss to Toronto, but the Red Sox identified an opportunity to get Clay Buchholz a bit of work, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| Brewers second baseman and leadoff hitter Rickie Weeks left Sunday's game at Dodger Stadium with a sprained left thumb, the same digit that required surgery nearly three years ago, according to MLB.com. |
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| For the second night in a row, designated hitter Milton Bradley has been scratched due to a stiff back, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Dan Meyer, P, Florida Marlins | Sunday 8/17, 8:29 PM CT |
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| The A's optioned left-handed pitcher Dan Meyer to Triple-A Sacramento following Sunday's 13-1 loss to the White Sox, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Dodgers enjoyed a surge of offense from outfielder Manny Ramirez once again this evening, going 2-for-4 with his 26th homer of the season to total three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Andre Ethier, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/17, 6:59 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Andre Ethier continues to do work for the Dodgers, hitting the ball around in the yard in support of his Dodgers' 7-5 win over the Brewers. Ethier went 3-for-5 with one double (his 26th of the season) and two homers (14th and 15th on the year), totaling three RBIs and three runs scored on the night. |
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| The Dodgers enjoyed strong work from LHP Clayton Kershaw , supporting the 7-5 win over the Brewers. Kershaw pitched six innings, allowing one run on eight hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 8/17, 6:42 PM CT |
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| The Brewers didn't get the offense going until it was too late, falling 7-5 to the Dodgers. Oufielder Ryan Braun was the man on the trigger, going 2-for-5 with his 31st homer of the season, totaling two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The pitching was getting the work done, but MVP-candidate Carlos Quentin made sure the deal was done in pushing the offense for the 13-1 win over the Oakland Athletics. Quentin went 2-for-3 with his 34th homer of the season, totaling four RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Oakland failed to put up a fight in any way, shape, or form today as the White Sox posted the 13-1 win today. Chicago RHP Javier Vazquez is the reason why, pitching eight innings to surrender just one run on four hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Minnesota first baseman Justin Morneau added his gifts to the cause this evening, an 11-8 win over the Seattle Mariners. Morneau went 2-for-3 at the plate with two walks and his 19th homer of the season, totaling two RBIs with two runs scored. |
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| Jason Kubel, DH, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 8/17, 6:15 PM CT |
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| Minnesota outfielder Jason Kubel continues to swing a hot bat, going 4-for-5 today to help his Twins get the 11-8 win over Seattle. Kuben hit two doubles to register two RBIs and four runs scored on the night. |
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| Joe Nathan, P, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 8/17, 6:12 PM CT |
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| Twins closer Joe Nathan secured his 33rd save of the season today as Minnesota picked up the 11-8 win over Seattle. Nathan pitched 1 1/3 innings, giving up two hits and one walk with just one strikeout. However, while he failed to dominate, he coaxed two fly outs and one ground out to close the door and get Minnesota a much-needed victory. |
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| Raul Ibanez, LF, Seattle Mariners | Sunday 8/17, 6:08 PM CT |
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| The Mariners and Twins did battle with the sticks today, sharing 33 hits over nine innings as the Twins pulled the exciting 11-8 victory. For Seattle, outfielder Raul Ibanez was the weapon of choice, going 5-for-5 with two doubles on the day, totaling one RBI and one run scored. |
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| While the pitching ruled the day, outfielder/corner infielder Ty Wigginton provided the offense needed for Houston to get the 3-0 win over Arizona. Wigginton went 3-for-4 at the dish, hitting his 15th home run of the season to post three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| While his counterpart was dominating on the mound, Arizona lefty Randy Johnson was trying to match his effort, but he and the D'Backs fell short, losing 3-0 to Houston. Johnson pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on eight hits with one walk and five strikeouts. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Sunday 8/17, 5:49 PM CT |
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| The story for the Houston Astros today was pitching as ace Roy Oswalt dominated the Arizona Diamondbacks, pitching eight innings of shutout baseball, allowing just one hit with two walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Toronto RHP Shaun Marcum was on his best behavior on the mound against Boston today, picking up his eighth win of the season by pitching five innings, allowing just one run on five hits with four walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 8/17, 5:38 PM CT |
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| The Blue Jays posted a total of 22 hits on the day, finishing with an impressive 15-4 win over the Red Sox. The offense was led by outfielder Alex Rios, going 5-for-6 at the plate with four doubles, totaling two RBIs and three runs scored. |
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| There was plenty of offense going on the American League today, and the Blue Jays joined the party with an impressive 15-4 win over Boston. The Red Sox may have bigger issues, as indicated by the performance of starter Josh Beckett today. Beckett lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing eight runs on eight hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Staff ace Johan Santana provided all the baseball the Mets needed for the win, but catcher Brian Schneider was the bat of reckoning in the 4-0 win over Pittsburgh. Schneider went 2-for-3 at the dish with one walk and his fourth home run of the season, totaling three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Mets ace Johan Santana earned every penny of his paycheck today, pitching the complete-game win over Pittsburgh, 4-0. Santana allowed just three hits, walking none and striking out seven. |
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| The Pirates may have been better served saving their carbon footprint and staying at home, managing just three hits in the 4-0 shutout loss to the Mets. RHP Jeff Karstens suffered the loss, going six innings to allow four runs (all earned) on nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Sunday 8/17, 5:12 PM CT |
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| Colorado ace Aaron Cook got a little bit of his groove back today as recent struggles have put him in a bad way, pitching five innings to allow two runs (both earned) on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts as the Rockies pulled the 7-2 win over Washington. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Sunday 8/17, 5:07 PM CT |
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| Nationals LHP Odalis Perez watched a respectable outing off the mound go to waste this evening as his team failed to bring the offense and lost 7-2. Perez pitched six innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits with four walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Ian Stewart, 3B, Colorado Rockies | Sunday 8/17, 5:03 PM CT |
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| The Nationals posted more hits but weren't nearly as efficient as the Rockies, falling 7-2, thanks to guys like third baseman Ian Stewart. Stewart went 1-for-2 with two walks and his eighth homer of the season, totaling three RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The Yankees and their fans have to be happy to see ace Mike Mussina emerging once again in 2008, today picking up his 16th win of the season by putting the Royals in the loss column. Moose pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on six hits with no walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi smacked a grand slam home run against the Kansas City Royals today, supporting the ugly 15-6 win over KC. Giambino posted just the one hit on the day, going 1-for-4 with the four RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The Yankees win 15-6 over the Royals today, earning their first series victory over their last 10 tries. As you might expect, Alex Rodriguez was a big part of the equation, going 3-for-3 with two walks and his 28th home run of the season, complete with five RBIs and three runs scored on the day. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 8/17, 4:43 PM CT |
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| The Orioles and Tigers let it all hang out in the batter's box today, posting a combined 37 hits as the O's pulled the 16-8 win. Third baseman Melvin Mora went an astounding 5-for-6 in the effort, hitting two doubles and two homers on the day to lead the way with an amazing six RBIs and four runs scored. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 8/17, 4:38 PM CT |
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| The Orioles and Tigers insured the fans in Detroit were given a show, though they weren't terribly happy with the results as the O's won 16-8. One of several players of note, outfielder Luke Scott went 3-for-6 with his 22nd double and 20th and 21st home runs of the season, totaling a whopping four RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The Orioles and Tigers shared a grand total of 37 hits on the day, but the score fails to indicate a competitive battle as the O's picked up the 16-8 win. For the Tigers, shortstop Edgar Renteria was the top fantasy man of the day, going 4-for-5 void of an extra-base hit but enhanced with his fourth stolen base of the season, adding three runs scored along the way. |
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| The Giants didn't need a ton of offense with Tim Lincecum on the mound today, but first baseman Travis Ishikawa gave 'em what they needed for the 3-1 win over Atlanta. Ishikawa went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season, good for two RBIs and one run scored on the day. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/17, 4:27 PM CT |
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| Giants ace Tim Lincecum was on his mark today as his mates put the Braves in the loss column, 3-1. Lincecum pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits with four walks and an impressive 10 strikeouts. |
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| The Giants couldn't make use of the hits they were posting and the Braves couldn't get the bats going in the first place, leaving the Giants with hard-fought 3-1 over Atlanta. Atlanta starter Charlie Morton should have found better returns, going six innings to surrender three runs (all earned) on seven hits with two walks and six strikeouts. |
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- The Marlins were trying to keep the Cubs in striking distance but failed to do so, giving up eight runs in the top of the 7th to fall 9-2, wasting a respectable effort from rookie RHP Chris Volstad. Volstad went six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on six hits with three walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Aramis Ramirez went 2-for-4 and chipped in two RBI in Sunday's 9-2 win over Florida. |
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| Ryan Dempster enjoyed another solid outing from the hill as he allowed two earned runs on five hits over six innings in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Marlins, with two walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 8/17, 3:43 PM CT |
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| Ryan Ludwick went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Cincinnati. He hit a single and a double. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 8/17, 3:39 PM CT |
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| Kyle Lohse was tagged for three earned runs on seven hits over six innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to the Reds at the Great American Ballpark, with three walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Brandon Phillips went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals at the Great American Ballpark. |
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| Edinson Volquez hurled seven scoreless innings, with only three hits allowed, in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Cardinals, with four walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Mark Teixeira went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Indians. |
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| Joe Saunders issued three earned runs on eight hits over five innings in Sunday's 4-3 loss to Cleveland, with two walks and two strikeouts. The game was tied 3-3 when Saunders exited, so he was dealt a no-decision. |
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| Franklin Gutierrez led the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Angels on Sunday, as he went 3-for-3 with two RBI. |
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| Jeremy Sowers allowed two earned runs on eight hits over 6.2 innings of work in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Angels, with two walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Brandon Moss was forced out of Sunday's game against the Mets after twisting his left ankle, according to the AP. Moss fell in the batter’s box after hitting a ground ball to first baseman Carlos Delgado, and could not apply pressure to his left foot. He was helped off the field by Pirates' trainers. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/17, 2:43 PM CT |
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| Dodgers' GM Ned Colletti has not ruled out Brad Penny (right shoulder inflammation) returning to the team this season as a reliever, according to the LA Daily News. Colletti said, "We could get him back in the bullpen. Who knows? Even if it does take that long to rehab, if we can get him healthy. I don't know if we have enough information right now to be saying anything definitive."
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 8/17, 2:37 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew was forced out of Sunday's game against Toronto due to lower back tightness, according to the AP. |
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| The Mets have moved Ryan Church's next rehab start to Triple-A New Orleans due to the Tropical Storm (named Fay) that is heading to the Florida coast, according to the NY Post. |
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| Josh Fogg, P, Cincinnati Reds | Sunday 8/17, 12:52 PM CT |
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| Josh Fogg was originally scheduled to pitch on Tuesday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, but he's now slated to start on Friday in Colorado, which would have been Edinson Volquez's normal turn, according to MLB.com. Manager Dusty Baker said, "We wanted to give Edinson an extra day. He's approaching innings that he's never done before. I'm encouraging these young guys to stay on the program, to continue to run and stay strong."
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| The Star Tribune indicates that Alexi Casilla will begin his rehab assignment Monday with Single-A Beloit. He is trying to rebound from a torn tendon in his right thumb. |
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| Scott Podsednik, who is recovering from a fractured hand, will begin a four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Colorado Springs on Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Manager Clint Hurdle said Podsednik "potentially could be ready" to be activated from the DL Friday for the start of a series with the Reds.
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| The Rocky Mountain News indicates that Jorge De La Rosa is back in the Rockies' rotation, and Glendon Rusch moves to the bullpen. Manager Clint Hurdle said, "Jorge is growing up and I think a vote of confidence right about now might be something that can help him."
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| Carl Pavano, P, New York Yankees | Sunday 8/17, 12:29 PM CT |
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| Carl Pavano, who is pitching with Double-A Trenton, will be monitored closely as a possible candidate to serve as the Yankees' fifth starter next week against Baltimore, according to the AP. Phil Hughes (at Triple-A Scranton) is the other top candidate for the start. |
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| Manager Joe Girardi commented that Hideki Matsui should be activated from the DL Tuesday, according to the AP. Matsui had 15 at-bats during a simulated game at the Yankees’ spring training complex in Tampa, Florida on Sunday, facing left and right-handed pitching. Girardi said the swollen left knee that has hindered the rehab process several times seems to be holding up. Girardi added, "Every time he would get to bat, it would just blow up, but it hasn’t this time. So far the knee is good and we’ll make a decision tomorrow."
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| Moises Alou has been transferred to the 60-day DL, according to the AP. The Mets acquired reliever Luis Ayala from the Nationals, and moved Alou to make room on the roster. |
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| Luis Ayala, P, New York Mets | Sunday 8/17, 11:33 AM CT |
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| Updating a previous report, the Mets have acquired Luis Ayala from the Nationals for a player to be named, according to the AP. To make room on the roster, the Mets transferred Moises Alou to the 60-day DL. |
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| Ryan Feierabend has been officially called up from Triple-A Tacoma, according to the AP. He will start Sunday in place of the injured Carlos Silva, who has been placed on the 15-day DL due to tendinitis in his right elbow. |
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| Luis Ayala, P, New York Mets | Sunday 8/17, 11:03 AM CT |
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| Newsday indicates that the Mets are close to finalizing a deal that would send infielder Anderson Hernandez to the Nationals in exchange for Luis Ayala |
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| Joba Chamberlain, who is recovering from rotator cuff tendinitis, played catch for a second straight day Saturday, while making 28 throws, and said he felt better than he did after throwing for the first time Friday, according to the NY Daily News. He said, "I got loose a lot quicker. It went a lot better than I expected, getting loose and staying loose." He is scheduled to take Sunday off. |
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| Johnny Damon has a bruise on the palm of his left hand (near his thumb), according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Brandon McCarthy, who is recovering from severe inflammation in his right forearm, is set to make another rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma on Sunday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He only allowed one hit over six innings in his last outing. |
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| Ron Mahay, P, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 8/17, 10:00 AM CT |
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| Ron Mahay is once again dealing his pain in his left foot, according to the KC Star. The reliever reported some day-after soreness in his left foot after pitching Friday for the first time since August 6. He was diagnosed with plantar fascia, which results in discomfort to the heel and bottom of the foot. He said, "It’s a little step back. I hope it’s only a little step. I’ve never had this before. I’m learning as I go with this."
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| Augie Ojeda, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 8/17, 9:44 AM CT |
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| Augie Ojeda is likely to start at second base Sunday against Astros' hurler Roy Oswalt, according to the East Valley Tribune. Chris Burke started for the third straight game at second base Saturday against an opposing left-hander. |
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| Gary Glover has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo, according to the AP. Todd Jones has been placed on the 15-day DL as the adjoining move. |
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| Todd Jones, P, Detroit Tigers | Sunday 8/17, 9:35 AM CT |
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| Todd Jones has headed back to the DL due to a sore right shoulder, according to the AP. Gary Glover has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 8/17, 9:29 AM CT |
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| Adam Dunn has registered a hit in every game since joining the D-Backs, but is yet to generate a homer, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Manager Bob Melvin indicated that struggling infielder Conor Jackson will likely get a day off Sunday, according to the Arizona Republic. He will be given a "mental day off" and Melvin added, "He's more worn down than anything else. I can't even remember his last day off."
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/17, 9:14 AM CT |
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| Manager Joe Torre commented that Brad Penny is likely out for the rest of the season, according to the LA Times. Penny is dealing with right shoulder inflammation and Torre said, "I can't think Penny's going to be back. Nothing anybody has said makes me say that. It's off what happened this year."
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| Reggie Willits, who is recovering from a mild concussion, will begin taking batting practice Sunday, according to the LA Times. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 8/17, 8:45 AM CT |
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| Jason Bay recorded two singles on Saturday, and now has six multi-hit efforts in 14 games as a member of the Red Sox, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Jason Varitek ended an 0-for-15 streak with a single against the Blue Jays Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| The Houston Chronicle states that Mark Loretta will likely get most of the starts at second base while Kazuo Matsui is on the DL. Geoff Blum and Dave Newhan will also see some action at second. |
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| Felipe Lopez, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 8/17, 7:55 AM CT |
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| Felipe Lopez started for the fifth time in six games for the Cardinals on Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has stated at second base, left field, and shortstop. |
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| Adam Wainwright said he is ready for whatever role the Cardinals have planned for him as he felt good after his rehab outing with Double-A Springfield Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has been rehabbing a severely sprained right middle finger and said, "I feel like I'm ready, for sure. Eighty pitches would be no problem. Eighty-five would be no problem. I'm ready for that. I just have to wait and see what role I'm in." He hurled 4.2 scoreless innings Saturday, and threw 64 pitches with seven strikeouts. The hitches in his delivery from his previous outing were also corrected. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 8/17, 7:35 AM CT |
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| Matt Cain has gone 13 starts without allowing a home run, according to the SF Chronicle. That marks the longest streak in the majors since Tim Hudson's 13-game homerless streak in 2004. |
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| Andrew Brown, who is recovering from right shoulder soreness, has begun a throwing program, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Keith Foulke hasn't pitched at Triple-A Sacramento in more than a week due to shoulder soreness, but an MRI taken two days ago revealed no structural damage, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Dallas Braden, who has been dealing with a groin ailment, said he will be fine for his next scheduled start for Wednesday against Minnesota, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 8/17, 7:08 AM CT |
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| Mark Ellis, who will become a free agent after the season, told the A's he would prefer not to talk about a new contract for the rest of the year, according to the SF Chronicle. He said, "I just want to concentrate on baseball the rest of the year. Just put my focus on the game and not talk about a contract." |
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| Derek Lowe, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 8/17, 12:19 AM CT |
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| Derek Lowe held the Brewers to one run over seven innings on Saturday, but he took the no-decision. The right-hander allowed eight hits, walked none, and struck out three. The Dodgers bullpen blew his shot at a win. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 8/17, 12:16 AM CT |
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| J.J. Hardy homered in the eighth inning and provided an RBI single in the 10th frame on Saturday night, and the Brewers beat the Dodgers 4-3. The shortstop ended the evening at 3-for-5 with three RBI. |
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| Chad Reineke picked up a win in his major league debut on Saturday night. The 26-year-old right-hander allowed five hits and three runs over five innings against the Phillies. Reineke walked three, struck out five, and went 1-for-2 with the bat. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Sunday 8/17, 12:05 AM CT |
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| Brian Giles had only one hit on Saturday night, but he finished 1-for-2 with four RBI. He hit a sacrifice fly and a three-run double. |
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