| Randy Wolf, P, San Diego Padres | 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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| 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, Florida Marlins | 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, Florida Marlins | 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Micah Owings, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 4/15, 7:26 PM CT |
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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, San Francisco Giants | 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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, Florida Marlins | 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, Milwaukee Brewers | 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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| Mark Mulder, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 4/15, 10:41 AM CT |
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| Mark Mulder is expected to make a rehab start for Class-A Palm Beach tonight, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Catcher Ramon Castro, who is on the DL with a hamstring injury, is not expected to begin playing in rehab games until at least next week, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Jose Valentin is still about two to four weeks away from participating in a minor league game, according to the NY Daily News. The 38-year continues to nurse his neck ailment. He remains hopeful he can return without surgery however, and an agent stated, "We're hopeful it's a couple of weeks. It could be a month. Hopefully not more. He's been a good healer throughout his career." |
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| Matt Wise, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 4/15, 9:36 AM CT |
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| Matt Wise was previously expected to return to the Mets this week, but he still hasn't begun to throw, and could be out longer, according to the NY Post. He is nursing a bruised right forearm, and the team doesn't think he will be available until the end of the month. |
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| Jeff Weaver, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 4/15, 8:49 AM CT |
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| Jeff Weaver is believed to have been signed by the Brewers, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. It is supposedly an incentive-laden deal, and the team will likely send Weaver to extended spring training and then Triple-A Nashville. He would provide pitching depth. |
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| Carlos Muniz is likely to get sent down today as the team is expected to activate Duaner Sanchez from the DL, according to the NY Post. |
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| Nelson Figueroa is going to remain in the Mets' rotation longer, as the team is going to push Pedro Martinez back, according to the NY Post. The team wants to be careful with Pedro's hamstring strain and GM Omar Minaya added, "We're definitely going to be more conservative with him. With hamstrings, you just never know. We've got to be careful." Martinez could be out until possibly June.
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| The Mets have pushed back the return of Pedro Martinez, according to the NY Post. GM Omar Minaya stated that he expects a strained left hamstring to sideline Martinez until at least the middle of May, and possibly into June. The team originally said Martinez would miss 4-to-6 weeks after hearing a pop in the hamstring on April 1, just four innings into his season debut, the Mets' second game. Minaya added, " We're definitely going to be more conservative with him. With hamstrings, you just never know. We've got to be careful."
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| Randy Johnson wasn't terribly sharp in his season debut on Monday, but he finished with decent numbers. The Big Unit allowed three hits and three unearned runs over five innings. He walked four, struck out seven, and threw 49 of his 90 pitches for strikes. Johnson received a no-decision. |
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| Randy Winn, RF, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 4/15, 12:55 AM CT |
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| Randy Winn went 1-for-3 with a walk, two runs, two RBI, and two steals in Monday's win over the Diamondbacks. He hit leadoff for the second time this season. |
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| Conor Jackson went 2-for-4 with two runs, three RBI, and his first homer of the season on Monday. He is batting .312 and has driven in 10 runs over 11 games. |
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| Duaner Sanchez will be activated by the Mets on Tuesday, the New York Post reports. He hasn't pitched in the majors since July 28, 2006. The reliever injured his right shoulder in a taxi accident and has had to undergo multiple surgeries. |
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| Freddy Sanchez went 3-for-5 with three singles in Monday's win over the Dodgers. He managed to avoid scoring or contributing an RBI. |
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| Hiroki Kuroda allowed seven hits and three runs over six innings against the Pirates on Monday. He walked none and struck out two. The rookie also contributed an RBI double. Kuroda took a no-decision, as the bullpen blew the lead in the ninth. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 4/15, 12:27 AM CT |
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| Nate McLouth provided the heroics on Monday night. He jacked a three-run homer off Dodgers closer Takashi Saito to put the Pirates up 6-4 and lead them to a win. It was McLouth's only hit over five at-bats, and he extended his streak to 13 games. |
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| Omar Vizquel, SS, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 4/15, 12:07 AM CT |
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| Omar Vizquel tried to job on Monday, but he felt more soreness in his left knee. The veteran doesn't know when he'll be able to return. "It wasn't right," Vizquel tells MLB.com. "Taking grounders is fine. The sideways movement is fine. But I can't do anything else. I can't even go to a movie theater. I've been home watching a lot of television." |
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| Tommie Hanson has not allowed an earned run in 16 innings this season after throwing five innings without allowing an earned run on Monday. One of Atlanta’s top pitching prospects coming into the season, Hanson has allowed only four hits and four walks at High-A and has 26 strikeouts. |
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