| Randy Wolf, P, Houston Astros | Tuesday 4/15, 11:58 PM CT |
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| Padres LHP Randy Wolf was about as reliable and strong as any starting pitcher on the plate today, leading the Padres to a dominating 0-6 win over the Colorado Rockies. Wolf held the Rockies to just ONE hit over seven innings of work. |
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| Hideki Matsui hit his third home run of the season on Tuesday night as the Yankees defeated the Rays, 5-3. |
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| Victor Martinez had three hits and two RBI for the Indians in a Tuesday loss to the Red Sox. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 4/15, 11:36 PM CT |
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| Melvin Mora hit his team-high third homer Tuesday's 11-3 loss to the Blue Jays. |
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| David Eckstein had three hits and scored three runs in the Jays 11-3 win over the Orioles. |
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| Nick Markakis, who has always hit the Blue Jays well, hit is second home run of the season in the O's loss to Toronto.
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| Steve Trachsel gave up five runs, five hits and three walks in 2.1 ugly innings. The O's right-hander retired only five of 14 batters; the other two outs occurred on attempted steals. |
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| Shaun Marcum allowed two runs and four hits in 6.2 innings of work. The right-hander walked three and struck out four. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 11:16 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RF Corey Hart was one of few offensive high points for the Brewers in a 1-6 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Hart went 2-for-3 with a double (the only extra-base hit of the night for the Brewers) and the only RBI for Milwaukee in the game. |
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| Cardinals starter Braden Looper is now one of few in the MLB carrying a 3-0 record, holding the Brewers to three hits over five innings, surrendering one run. |
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| Prince Fielder failed to gain a single at-bat in tonight's 1-6 loss for the Brewers against the Cardinals. |
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| Adam Kennedy, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 4/15, 11:11 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals watched 2B Adam Kennedy carry the bulk of the offensive load this evening, going 3-for-4 at the plate (all singles) with one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Derrek Lee, 1B, Chicago Cubs | Tuesday 4/15, 10:50 PM CT |
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| Chicago 1B Derrek Lee put up some quality numbers in the Cubs' 5-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Lee went 3-for-5 at the plate, hitting his fifth home run of the season. |
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| Chicago SS Ryan Theriot was an absolute stud for the Cubbies today, earning a bit 5-9 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Theriot went 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk, one strike out, a double, and a homer. |
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| Aaron Harang pitched reasonably well, but as is often the case in Cincy, the offensive support was nowhere to be found and Harang suffered the loss, 5-9, to the Chicago Cubs. Harang pitched six innings, throwing 110 pitches with 72 counting for strikes, allowing five runs (all earned) on eight hits. |
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| Florida left fielder Josh Willingham put his best foot forward against the Braves this evening as the Marlins put the wood to Atlanta, taking a 0-4 win. Willingham, hitting in the fourth hole, went 2-for-3 with one walk, including a triple. Willingham picked up one RBI (seven on the year) and a run scored, also adding his first TWO stolen bases of the season. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 4/15, 10:30 PM CT |
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| Florida first baseman Mike Jacobs found little competition in swinging the bat against the Atlanta Braves in a 0-4 win. Jacobs went 2-for-3 at the plate, hitting two doubles with two RBIs and one run scored and a walk. |
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| Scott Olsen, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 4/15, 10:28 PM CT |
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| Young LHP Scott Olsen pitched a gem of a game in leading his Florida Marlins against the Atlanta Braves, pulling a 0-4 win. Olsen pitched seven full innings, giving up no runs on five hits with no walks surrendered and three strike outs on the evening. |
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| Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 4/15, 10:24 PM CT |
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| Aaron Hill hit a three-run homer helping the Toronto Blue Jays beat up the Baltimore Orioles 11-3 on Tuesday night. |
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| Andy Pettitte allowed three runs over seven innings and notched his second victory on Tuesday night as the New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays, 5-3. |
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| It looks like Mets 3B David Wright should go on David Letterman every night. He was a guest on the late-night talk show yesterday and today he hit the field, going 3-for-4 at the plate with one walk, no strike outs, a total of FIVE RBIs, and two runs scored. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Tuesday 4/15, 10:10 PM CT |
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| Mets SS Jose Reyes is working into top form once again, swinging a hot bat in New York's 0-6 win over the Washington Nationals this evening. Reyes went 4-for-5 at the plate with his third double, his first triple, and one run scored and one strike out. |
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| Mets RHP Mike Pelfrey continued to impress in picking up his second win of the season tonight, putting the Washington Nationals down 0-6. Pelfrey worked seven solid innings, failing to give up a single run on just five hits. He walked two, struck out four, and dropped his ERA to 1.50. |
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| Kenji Johjima hit a run scoring double in a 3-for-4 day at the plate.
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| Aaron Laffey allowing only two runs on three hits in eight innings for his second win of the season at Triple-A on Monday night. He is now 2-1 with a 4.00 ERA on the year. |
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| Brooks Brown, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 4/15, 10:01 PM CT |
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| Brooks Brown lost his second game of the season on Monday after allowing one run on two hits in five innings at Double-A. He fanned seven batters and walked two. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 4/15, 9:59 PM CT |
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| Odalis Perez picked up his third loss of the season this evening, falling to the New York Mets 0-6. However, that's not to say Perez wasn't throwing well. He completed six innings of work, allowing just two runs on six hits. |
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| David DeJesus is healthy, in only his third game back, the center fielder went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored. |
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| Arthur Rhodes , who had ligament replacement surgery last May, made his first appearance since Sept. 9, 2006, when he was with Philadelphia. The Mariners' 38-year-old left-hander recorded an out but gave up two hits in the stint. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 4/15, 9:44 PM CT |
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| Struggles continue for Phillies 1B Ryan Ryan Howard , going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in tonight's 3-4 win over the Houston Astros. |
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| Miguel Batista struggled through five innings, allowing seven hits and four runs in his first win of the season. |
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| Hideo Nomo, P, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 4/15, 9:40 PM CT |
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| Hideo Nomo, who is attempting a comeback at the age of 39, allowed four runs in Tuesday's 11-6 loss to Seattle. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 4/15, 9:40 PM CT |
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| Left fielder Pat Burrell provided the fireworks for the Phillies in their 3-4 9th-inning win over the Houston Astros. Burrell belted his fifth homer of the season in that 9th inning with one man on to give his team a shot to win, the win completed on 3B Pedro Feliz's RBI double. |
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| John Bale, P, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 4/15, 9:37 PM CT |
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| John Bale allowed five runs on seven hits, lasting only three-plus innings in a 11-6 loss to Seattle on Tuesday night. |
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| Starter Shawn Chacon watched as his brilliant performance, well worth a win, was flushed down the toilet as the Astros blew a late-game lead to fall 3-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies. Chacon threw eight full innings, throwing 109 pitches with 68 counting for strikes, failing to surrender a single run on four hits allowed. Chacon surrendered just two walks and struck out five, lowering his ERA to 2.25. |
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| Lance Berkman brought the big stick to the yard this evening, providing a bit of offense in the Astros' devastating 3-4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies. Berkman went 2-for-4 with one walk and two runs scored. |
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| Jose Lopez, 2B, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 4/15, 9:34 PM CT |
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| Jose Lopez became the 12th player in major league history to hit three sacrifice flies in a game. Seattle put a 11-6 beat down on the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. |
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| Scott Baker, P, Minnesota Twins | Tuesday 4/15, 9:24 PM CT |
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| Twins starter Scott Baker gave up three runs on five hits in seven innings of work on Tuesday night The right-hander walked two and struck out three in a no-decision. |
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| Todd Jones, P, Detroit Tigers | Tuesday 4/15, 9:19 PM CT |
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| It wasn't pretty, again, but Detroit closer Todd Jones recorded his third save of the season in the 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday night. |
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| Gary Sheffield, who is playing through some shoulder pain, hit his first home run of the season on Tuesday. |
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| Miguel Cabrera hit a two-run homer to help the Detroit Tigers to a second straight eighth-inning rally, beating the Minnesota Twins 6-5 Tuesday night. |
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| Jesse Crain, P, Minnesota Twins | Tuesday 4/15, 9:07 PM CT |
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| Jesse Crain, who is reportedly suffering from a sore knee, was the pitcher of record in the 6-5 loss to the Tigers on Tuesday night. |
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| Clay Rapada , who was called up just last Friday, recorded two outs and got the the 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday. |
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| Magglio Ordonez was a major contributor in the Tigers 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday night. The right fielder was 2-for-4 with a double and a home run. |
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| Nate Robertson pitched well for the first time this season in a 6-5 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. The Detroit left-hander didn't receive the decision but kept the Tigers in the game. The southpaw allowed four runs on six hits, walked one and struck out five over 6.1 innings of work. |
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| Pitcher Tom Glavine reports his aching hamstring feels much better and the veteran lefty reported to practice with the team, did a small bit of running, and played catch, according to MLB.com. |
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| Gabe Kapler, CF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 8:18 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Gabe Kapler has been scratched from tonight's lineup for Milwaukee Brewers, according to MLB.com. |
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| According to the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Rafael Betancourt will replace Borowski at closer. The report noted that the right-hander wasn't available Tuesday night against Boston after pitching two days in a row. |
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| Curt Schilling remains in the dark on when he might be able to start throwing, according to MLB.com. The Red Sox right-hander hopes it will happen within "the next couple of weeks." "I'm getting closer, obviously, because they're challenging me more, but I don't know," said Schilling. "I feel good enough to be asking them on a daily basis, so that's a good thing. But I don't know. I don't have an answer for you." |
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| Left fielder Alfonso Soriano has suffered an undisclosed leg injury while fielding a fly ball against the Cincinnati Reds this evening, according to ChicagoSports.com. Soriano was making his traditional hop while catching a fly off the bat of Ken Griffey Jr. and came up limping after an awkward landing. |
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| According to the Dallas Morning News, after a shaky spring training, Kason Gabbard has started the season with a couple of solid outings. He allowed his first two runs of the season in his last start against Baltimore. He went 5 2/3 innings and gave up seven hits but got no decision in a Rangers win.
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| Conor Jackson enjoyed a strong day at the park in Arizona's 8-2 win over the San Francisco Giants. Jackson went 2-for-4 with a walk, hitting a double and his second home run of the year with thee total RBIs earned. |
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| Young hurler Micah Owings picked up his third win of the season today, throwing a gem of a game to lead his Arizona Diamondbacks to an 8-2 victory over the San Francisco Giants. Owings completed six full innings of work, throwing 96 pitches with 63 counting for strikes, allowing just one run on three hits with two walks surrendered and six strikeouts gathered. |
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| RHP Kevin Correia pitched well today, but the offensive support failed to come through as Correia suffered the loss, 8-2, to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Correia pitched six innings, throwing 83 pitches with 54 counting for strikes. He allowed five runs on five hits, walking three and striking out six. The righty also allowed two home runs where the bulk of the damage was done. |
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| Ray Durham, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 7:22 PM CT |
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| Veteran Ray Durham continues to struggle at the plate for the San Francisco Giants, coming up short in today’s 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks. Durham went 0-for-3 leaving four runners on base, including a foul out in the 6th inning to first base. |
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| The Plain Dealer suggests that closer Joe Borowski and the team have hidden the right-handers injury this season. The report notes that the team entered the season with Borowski still hurting, denied he was hurt on April 7 after he gave up a walk-off grand slam to Torii Hunter and were still playing dumb Monday night after Borowski gave it up again against Manny Ramirez.
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| Jake Westbrook completed his third straight quality start on Monday night, but received a no-decision after the Indians bullpen blew his 4-2 lead. |
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| Dustin McGowan is better than his record, and as unlucky as he is good. The future ace is throwing consistently in the mid-90s and his array of pitches are as active as any right-hander in the league. He has allowed 21 hits in 17 innings and struck out 16 during that stretch. |
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| Despite Angel Pagan's .385 batting average, the Mets are insisting he will not retain his starting role when Moises Alou returns from the disabled list. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 6:32 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush appears to be taking his final turn in the rotation tonight, or pitching for a rotation spot, depending on your outlook. Yovani Gallardo returns this weekend and one of the current five Brewer starters have to go. |
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| There's no timetable for Joba Chamberlain's return to active duty, which leaves a void in the Yanks' bullpen. |
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| Jimmy Rollins is not in Tuesday's starting lineup.
The reigning National League Most Valuable Player will miss his sixth game with a sprained left ankle. |
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| Alex Cora, SS, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 4/15, 5:44 PM CT |
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| The Boston Globe is reporting that it's likely that Alex Cora will be placed on the disabled list. Though there was no definitive news or confirmation according to the note. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 4/15, 5:39 PM CT |
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| Bedard has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, this according to ESPN SportsCenter. |
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| Evan Longoria is again in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. The rookie third baseman is hitting fifth in the order. |
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| Mike Cameron traveled for the three game series in St Louis, and is working out with his teammates, this according to JS Online. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 5:16 PM CT |
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| Ned Yost told JS Online that Ryan Braun is out of the lineup today against St. Louis because he needs to "relax."
"He's stepping in the (batter's) box and wanting to get into a real big hurry," said Yost. "He's too good a hitter for that to happen."
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| David DeJesus, for the second straight game, is starting and at the top of the Royals' order. |
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| Matt Garza, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 4/15, 4:58 PM CT |
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| Rays' starter Matt Garza threw 30 pitches off the bullpen mound today and came away pain free, this according to the Tampa Tribune. The radial nerve irritation that placed him on the 15-day disabled list was treated with an injection and has responded well.
“I feel that good,” he said. “That’s my plan, but we’ll see what’s in store. Today is Day One of throwing off a mound. I felt good and I’m ready to get right back on it. Let’s go.”
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| Twins shortstop Adam Everett will have his right shoulder examined by the team’s medical staff Wednesday, skipper Ron Gardenhire said, notes the Star Tribune.
Everett had a throwing error in the eighth inning of Monday’s 11-9 loss and missed two games over the weekend to rest the shoulder. |
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| The Mets activated right-handed reliever Duaner Sanchez from the 15-day disabled list and optioned Carlos Muniz to Triple-A New Orleans. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury is penciled in as the starting right fielder for the Red Sox tonight while Coco Crisp mans center field. Ellsbury is batting sixth. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Tuesday 4/15, 4:24 PM CT |
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| Contrary to an earlier report by the NY Post, Mets' manager Willie Randolph announced that Jose Reyes will play tonight, this according to Newsday.com. |
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| Bobby Crosby has been performing well in the early going this season, but he had a tough day at the plate in a 4-1 loss to Chicago on Tuesday, as he went 0-for-4 with one strikeout, while leaving two men on base. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 4/15, 3:56 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Tuesday's 4-1 win over Oakland. He now has collected 16 RBI for the season, with eight of them coming on two grand slams. |
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| Carlos Quentin went 1-for-3 and blasted a three-run homer in a 4-1 win over Oakland on Tuesday. That was his second home run of the season, and he notably racked up 13 RBI over 11 games. |
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| John Danks, P, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 4/15, 3:48 PM CT |
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| John Danks dazzled in his first win of the season for Chicago on Tuesday, as he threw 7.2 scoreless innings, with only five hits allowed in a 4-1 final against Oakland. He also racked up four strikeouts with two walks. |
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| Dana Eveland was dealt his first loss today as he surrendered four runs (three earned) on five hits over 4.2 innings, as Oakland ultimately fell to Chicago 4-1. He had three walks and two strikeouts, and most of the damage came on a three-run homer by Carlos Quentin. |
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| Dontrelle Willis has pleaded guilty to reckless driving in a South Florida case that was downgraded from drunken driving, according to the AP. He was arrested in December of 2006 in Miami Beach. Police noticed Willis had double-parked his Bentley and had watery eyes, slurred speech and appeared disoriented. Prosecutors on Tuesday stated that Willis accepted a plea to lesser charges, meaning Willis can keep his driver’s license. But he must pay $761 in fines and fees, do 50 hours of community service and be on probation for six months.
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| Manny Acosta could assume the closer's role in Atlanta, according to MLB.com. Acting closer Peter Moylan has landed on the DL due to his elbow ailment, and Rafael Soriano is already on the shelf with an elbow ailment of his own, meaning Acosta should get the first crack to challenge for the unsettled closer's job. |
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| Buddy Carlyle has been called up from Triple-A Richmond, according to MLB.com. Peter Moylan has been placed on the DL due to his elbow ailment, and Carlyle will fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Peter Moylan has been placed on the 15-day DL, according to MLB.com. He was brought down due to his elbow ailment, and the team called up Buddy Carlyle from Triple-A to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Chipper Jones has fared well over his career against Scott Olsen, tonight's opposing pitcher for Florida, according to MLB.com. Jones is hitting 8-for-13 with two homers, two doubles, and a triple versus Olsen. |
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| Hanley Ramirez has hit safely in 11 straight games, which is two shy of his career high, according to MLB.com. He will look to continue his streak tonight against righty Jair Jurrjens and the Braves. |
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| Scott Olsen, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 4/15, 3:07 PM CT |
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| Scott Olsen is set to take the hill against Atlanta tonight, a team he has a poor track record against, according to MLB.com. Olsen is 1-4 with a 8.54 ERA over eight career outings against Atlanta. |
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| Miguel Montero is up to seven innings behind the plate in his injury rehab stint with Triple-A Tucson, according to MLB.com. Manager Bob Melvin commented that he would like to see Montero get between 30 and 40 plate appearances before being activated from the DL. He is recovering from a fractured right index finger.
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| Edgar Gonzalez underwent oral surgery to take care of a tooth infection that altered his performance Sunday when he lasted a mere three innings against the Rockies, according to MLB.com. He will rejoin the team today, throw a bullpen session on Wednesday, and the team expects him to make his next start, but when he will start remains to be seen. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Tuesday 4/15, 2:44 PM CT |
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| Jose Reyes is expected to sit tonight against Washington, according to the NY Post. He will miss his third straight game due to his hamstring ailment, and GM Omar Minaya noted that Reyes tested his hamstring on the field this morning, and added that the team wants to give him one more day of rest before putting him back in the lineup. |
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| Jeff Weaver, P, Cleveland Indians | Tuesday 4/15, 2:38 PM CT |
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| The earlier speculation proved to be true, as Jeff Weaver officially signed with the Brewers today, according to SI.com. He signed a minor league deal, and if Weaver is not called up to the Major League by June, he can declare free agency.
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| Manager Ron Washington stated that he will shuttle Josh Hamilton between center and right field for the entire season in an attempt to keep him fresh and healthy, according to MLB.com. Washington noted that center field is strenuous for a big man like Hamilton to play every day, and added that he will spend some time as a DH as well. |
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| Edwin Jackson is off to the best start of his young career as he currently holds a 2-0 record with a 0.64 ERA, and will look to remain strong tonight as he takes the hill against the Yankees, according to MLB.com. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Tuesday 4/15, 2:14 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter has a good track record against Edwin Jackson, tonight's opposing hurler for Tampa Bay, according to MLB.com. The elite shortstop is 4-for-11 with a homer and three RBI over his career against Jackson. |
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| A.J. Pierzynski will take a day off today, according to the Chicago Tribune. Toby Hall will start in his place at catcher. |
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| Alexei Ramirez will start in center field and bat seventh for Chicago today, according to The Chicago Tribune. Paul Konerko will handle the DH role in place of Jim Thome, and Nick Swisher will cover first base. |
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| Paul Konerko is going to serve as Chicago's DH against Oakland today while Jim Thome sits out, according to the Chicago Tribune. He will bat fourth in the lineup. Nick Swisher will cover first base, and Alexei Ramirez will cover center field. |
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| Nick Swisher will play first base today and bat leadoff for Chicago, according to The Chicago Tribune. Paul Konerko will handle the DH role while Jim Thome sits out. Alexei Ramirez will man center field. |
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| Nick Markakis has a good track record against Shaun Marcum, tonight's opposing hurler for Toronto, according to MLB.com. Markakis is hitting 4-for-10 with three homers in his career against the Jays' righty. |
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| Steve Trachsel will take the hill against Toronto tonight, a team he is yet to lose to, according to MLB.com. Trachsel is 6-0 against Toronto over his career, with a 3.12 ERA in seven starts. |
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| Magglio Ordonez has a good track record against Scott Baker, tonight's opposing hurler for Minnesota, according to MLB.com. Ordonez is 9-for-21 over his career against Baker, with two doubles and a homer. |
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