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| Jose Bautista homered twice and drove in four runs as the Pirates defeated Washington 11-4 on Friday night. |
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| Carlos Villanueva retired the first 11 batters in Friday night's game against Houston, but suffered his third loss of the season in a 7-4 defeat at the hands of the Astros. The Brewers' right-hander allowed six runs on nine hits, walked none and struck out four in five innings of work. |
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| Ian Desmond, SS, Washington Nationals | Friday 5/2, 11:09 PM CT |
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| Ian Desmond went 2-for-4 with his fourth home run of the season for Double-A Harrisburg on Friday. |
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| Nathan Panther went 2-for-3 with his second home run of the season for Double-A Akron on Friday. |
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| Ty Wigginton returned to Houston's lineup Friday night after missing 22 games with a fractured thumb. The versatile infielder was 1-for-4 with one strikeout. |
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| Hunter Pence enters May just like the Texas weather, warming up. The Houston outfielder hit a pair of home runs, one in the fifth inning and another in the eighth, helping the Astros beat the Brewers 7-4 in a come from behind victory. |
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| Carlos Gomez left Friday's win over the Tigers in the fifth inning after being hit in the head by a throw from Ivan Rodriguez while stealing second. |
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| Livan Hernandez did something not too many pitchers have done recently by shutting down the Detroit offense. The veteran gave up just one run on eight hits to bounce back from a poor performance against Texas. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Florida Marlins | Friday 5/2, 10:41 PM CT |
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| Florida's Mike Jacobs, nursing a sprained middle finger on his right hand, started at first base in Friday's game. The slugger was 0-for-4 on the night with one strikeout. |
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| Mark Hendrickson allowed three runs on five hits in a 6-4 win over San Diego. The win helped the Fish end a three-game losing streak. The Marlins left-hander walked one and struck out two in seven solid innings of work.
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Friday 5/2, 10:08 PM CT |
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| Erik Bedard was the victim of poor glove work by his infielders, and in his second start since returning from a hip injury, was outstanding. He allowed four hits in seven innings, none after the second, and struck out six and walked one, retiring his final 14 batters. |
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| Edinson Volquez failed to win his fifth straight game in a 2-0 loss to the Braves on Friday night. The right-hander allowed two runs on five hits in six innings of work. He struck out nine and walked two. |
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| Brian McCann hit his sixth homer of the season in Friday's 2-0 win over the Reds and Edinson Volquez. |
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| Tim Hudson, P, Atlanta Braves | Friday 5/2, 9:23 PM CT |
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| Tim Hudson pitched his 11th career shutout as the Atlanta Braves ended a season-high four-game losing streak with a 2-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.
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| Chien-Ming Wang became the American League's first six-game winner, ending the Yankees' three-game losing streak with a 5-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night.
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| Mark Buehrle gave up two unearned runs and allowed only five hits in eight innings of work on Friday night, but still suffered a 2-0 loss to the Blue Jays. |
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| Luis Gonzalez hit his third home run of the season in Friday's 6-4 win over the Padres. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Friday 5/2, 8:50 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla hit two home runs and the Marlins defeated the San Diego Padres 6-4 on Friday night. |
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| Scott Downs, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Friday 5/2, 8:44 PM CT |
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| Scott Downs picked up his second save of the season in Friday's 2-0 win over the White Sox. The Jays right-hander pitched two-thirds of an inning to help Shawn Marcum earn his third victory of the year. |
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| Shaun Marcum struck out nine and lowered his ERA to 2.70 in Friday night's 2-0 win over the White Sox. The Blue Jays right-hander allowed just two hits and walked three in his third win of the year. |
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| MLB.com reports that those who predicted that Mike Hampton wouldn't throw a pitch for the Braves this season are moving closer to being correct.
When Hampton exited Wednesday afternoon's Minor League rehab start with Triple-A Richmond because of more discomfort in his left pectoral muscle, the Braves knew the news wasn't good. After they had a chance to talk to the 35-year-old hurler, they came to understand that his exit wasn't simply a precautionary action.
"I did it worse than before," said Hampton, who originally strained the left pectoral muscle approximately 10 minutes before making his scheduled April 3 start against the Pirates. "I don't know what kind of timetable there is for this. All I know is it's pretty bad."
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| Rich Hill, P, Chicago Cubs | Friday 5/2, 8:14 PM CT |
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| Rich Hill's days in the Cubs rotation may have come to an end. The left-hander was pulled after walking four and allowing one run in the first inning of Friday night's game in St. Louis.
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| Jimmy Rollins won't be ready for Monday's game, the first day he's eligible to be activated from the disabled list, but the Phillies shortstop is hoping to be ready for Thursday's series finale against the D-backs, this according to MLB.com.
"Mother's Day is coming up," Rollins said, referring to playing next Sunday in San Francisco, where his mother and biggest fan, Gigi Rollins, will be in the stands.
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| There still hasn't been anything officially announced concerning reliever Peter Moylan's elbow, and while season-ending surgery is still a possibility, it's not a given, this according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
After two weeks of resting his elbow, in which a bone spur is growing into a ligament, Moylan has felt good enough to begin throwing again. |
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| Russell Martin is starting at third base tonight as the Dodgers play Colorado at Coors Field. Gary Bennett is starting behind the plate. |
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| Hanley Ramirez is hitting from the No. 3 spot on Friday night. Many believe that the Marlins usual leadoff man, is a natural third-spot hitter. The switch comes in the Marlins' 29th game. Center fielder Alfredo Amezaga is hitting at the top of the order.
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| Jorge Posada was ordered to not pick up a bat or throw a ball for at least the next two weeks, this according to MLB.com. However, the good news is that Posada will not need surgery on his injured throwing shoulder.
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| Casey Blake, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday 5/2, 6:38 PM CT |
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| Indians' manager Eric Wedge moved Franklin Gutierrez, who is batting .471 over his last four games, up to the No. 2 spot, and lowered Casey Blake to No. 8 slot for Friday's game against the Royals.
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| The Rays manager Joe Maddon made it official today that Jason Hammel is headed to the bullpen to clear a rotation spot for Scott Kazmir, this according to the Tampa Tribune.
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| Jacoby Ellsbury is back in the starting lineup Friday, playing center field and batting leadoff. The Boston and Tampa Bay game is currently in a rain delay. |
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| Paul Konerko (hand) will not be in the starting lineup against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. |
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| According to the Yankees' team website, the Yankees will only need a fifth starter three times in May so the team considered sending right-hander Ian Kennedy to Triple-A to work on his delivery. The 23-year-old allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings in a no-decision on Thursday and is 0-2 with a 8.37 ERA through six games this year.
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| Jose Veras, P, New York Yankees | Friday 5/2, 6:05 PM CT |
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| The Yankees finally filled their open spot on the 25-man roster by recalling right-hander Jose Veras from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
Veras takes the roster spot left open by right-hander Phil Hughes, who was placed on the disabled list on Wednesday.
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| Gregor Blanco is making making the start over Matt Diaz in left field on Friday night versus the Reds. |
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| Kelly Johnson, who has missed the last two games due to lower back soreness, is back in the starting lineup Friday against the Reds and Edinson Volquez. |
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| Shane Victorino is starting in center field and hitting from the leadoff spot for the second straight night. |
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| Backup catcher Miguel Olivo is filling the Royals designated hitter role on Friday night. Billy Butler is at first base and Ross Gload has the night off. |
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| Gabe Gross, RF, Tampa Bay Rays | Friday 5/2, 5:17 PM CT |
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| Gabe Gross, recently acquired from the Brewers for right-handed pitcher Josh Butler, is starting in center field for the injured B.J. Upton. |
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| Brandon Moss is in Friday's starting lineup as the Red Sox battle the first place Tampa Bay Rays and Edwin Jackson. The 24-year old is playing right field for the injured J.D. Drew. |
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| Wladimir Balentien is starting in right field for the third straight game as the Mariners invade the Evil Empire for the first game of a three-game set. |
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| Jamie Burke is in the lineup tonight against the Yankees and playing catcher. Usual starter, Kenji Johjima, is struggling at the plate and is on the bench for the second straight night. |
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| Jeff Clement is in the starting lineup for the second straight night. The left-handed hitter has a tough test tonight against Chien-Ming Wang who is in top form. |
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| Alberto Gonzalez is starting at second base on Friday night and hitting ninth against Seattle southpaw Erik Bedard. |
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| Shelley Duncan is batting fourth and starting at first base tonight when the Yankees host Seattle and starter Erik Bedard in the first of a three-game set. |
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| The Marlins placed outfielder Josh Willingham on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a back injury. The move is retroactive to April 18.
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| The Twins optioned Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester Friday. Buscher picked up two hits in eight at-bats in his time with the team. |
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| The Twins activated Adam Everett from the DL Friday. He has been out since a shoulder strain. To make room on the roster, Brian Buscher was sent to Triple-A Rochester. |
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| Brett Carroll is expected to be recalled by the Marlins to replace the injured Josh Willingham on the roster, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Caroll had a triple in eight at-bats earlier this year with the Fish. He was hitting .418 with nine homers and 23 RBI in 67 at-bats with Triple-A Albuquerque. |
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| Josh Willingham appears headed to the DL due to his neck injury, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The outfielder hasn't played since Sunday because of the injury. Brett Carroll is expected to be recalled. |
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| The Orioles purchased the contract of Lance Cormier from Triple-A Norfolk Friday. He's posted a 0.96 ERA in nine games with Norfolk this season. |
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| The Orioles placed Randor Bierd on the DL Friday with a shoulder impingement. The Rule 5 pick boasts a 2.03 ERA in nine games this year. Lance Cormier had his contract purchased from Triple-A Norfolk to replace him on the roster. |
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| Kurt Birkins will stick around for at least a few more days, though he could be sent down on Sunday when Scott Kazmir is activated, according to the Tampa Tribune. Birkins holds a 1.50 ERA in four games this year. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Friday 5/2, 3:31 PM CT |
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| Al Reyes isn't quite ready to be activated from the DL, according to the Tampa Tribune. The veteran is coming back from a shoulder impingement. |
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| The Tampa Tribune speculates that Jason Hammel is likely to be demoted to the bullpen when Scott Kazmir returns to the rotation on Sunday. |
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| The Rays recalled Justin Ruggiano from Triple-A Durham Friday. He had three hits in 10 at-bats earlier this year with Tampa. |
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| The Rays placed Gary Glover on the DL Friday with right shoulder tendinitis, according to the Tampa Tribune. Outfielder Justin Ruggiano replaces Glover on the roster. |
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| The Cubs optioned Kevin Hart to Triple-A Iowa Friday. He posted a 5.06 ERA in 10 games but did strike out 13 in 16 innings. Veteran Chad Fox replaced him on the roster. |
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| Chad Fox, P, Chicago Cubs | Friday 5/2, 2:58 PM CT |
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| The Cubs purchased the contract of reliever Chad Fox from Double-A Tennessee Friday. The 37-year-old hasn't pitched in the majors since 2005 and gave up four runs in his lone appearance for Tennessee. He did throw four scoreless innings at High-A Daytona. Fox replaces Kevin Hart on the roster. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 5/2, 2:41 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush has been recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replace the injured Yovani Gallardo on the roster. The right-hander held a 6.75 ERA in four starts with the Brewers last month. He allowed one run and struck out seven over six innings in his lone start at Triple-A. |
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| The White Sox recalled Adam Russell from Triple-A Charlotte Friday to take Alexei Ramirez's spot on the roster. The reliever posted a 3.27 ERA with 11 Ks in 11 innings for Charlotte. |
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| The White Sox have placed Alexei Ramirez on the restricted list while the Cuban defector deals with visa problems. Ramirez is unable to travel with the team north of the border to Toronto. Reliever Adam Russell was recalled to take Ramirez's spot on the roster. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Friday 5/2, 2:05 PM CT |
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| John Lackey is scheduled to make his third rehab start on Sunday with Class-A Rancho Cucamonga, according to the Orange County Register. His fourth rehab outing will likely come in extended spring training, and if he doesn't have any setbacks he'll return to the Angels rotation around May 14. |
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| Yovani Gallardo appeared to have escaped serious injury in a collision at first base in Thursday's game, as he was able to stay in the game. It turns out that's not the case, as an exam Friday morning revealed Gallardo suffered a torn ACL, an injury that could sideline the hurler for the rest of the season, according to MLB.com. No decision will be made on surgery until the swelling subsides. He has been placed on the DL, with Dave Bush replacing him on the roster. |
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| Jeff Baker, 2B, Colorado Rockies | Friday 5/2, 1:46 PM CT |
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| With the injury to Troy Tulowitzki, Clint Barmes will be the regular shortstop, and GM Dan O'Dowd has said he'd like to "finally see what we have in Jeff" at second base. The Jeff he's referring to is Jeff Baker, who got a crash course at second base over the offseason and in spring training after playing mostly in the outfield and at first base in his first three years in the league. However, Baker is currently dealing with a broken blood vessel in his right middle finger, and it's not clear when he'll be ready to return. |
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| Juan Castro, SS, Baltimore Orioles | Friday 5/2, 1:35 PM CT |
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| The Rockies have agreed in principle on a minor-league deal with Juan Castro, Castro's agent told the Denver Post. "We are going to Colorado," agent Oscar Suarez said. Castro, who designated for assignment by the Reds last month, is likely to report to Triple-A Colorado Springs to get some at-bats. |
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| Manager Mike Scioscia has received an encouraging report from athletic trainer Ned Bergert on injured starter Kelvim Escobar. "He feels great -- that's the word I just got from Ned," Scioscia said in the LA Times. "Not that he's throwing his split-fingered fastball and slider at full bore, but he feels much different than he did when he started to throw [in mid-March]." Escobar is in the second week of his throwing program and is tossing from nearly 90 feet. He had been shut down in March after throwing just three times from 45 feet. |
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| How have injuries affected the Yankees in the last couple of weeks? Shelley Duncan was the cleanup hitter on Thursday night. With Alex Rodriguez sidelined for at least two weeks with a Grade 2 strain of his right quadriceps, Duncan assumed duties batting fourth in the Yankees' lineup. |
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| Shane Victorino played center field and batted in the leadoff position on Thursday night, his first start since he went on the disabled list with a strained right calf, notes the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 5/2, 12:56 PM CT |
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| According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Brett Myers is working to rediscover his fastball. The right-handed opening day starter for the Phils has been long-tossing, as pitching coach Rich Dubee had suggested. This, in the attempt to build arm strength. He also has looked at film. Myers, who will start tomorrow night against the San Francisco Giants at Citizens Bank Park, recently looked at film from starts last season against the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros. He thinks his lack of velocity has more to do with his legs than his arm. "I wasn't using my legs as much as I thought I was," Myers said. "In my last start [in Pittsburgh], my leg was straight and I wasn't getting any drive off of it." |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 5/2, 12:48 PM CT |
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| With all the talk of Eric Gagne's lack of consistency this April, and the carry over from his dismal performance with the Red Sox last September, the Brewers' closer registered his ninth save of the season (tied for 3rd in the ML) on Thursday night. |
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| The Pittsburgh Post Gazette reports, Phil Dumatrait has all kinds of reasons for looking forward to his first start with the Pirates tonight. Mostly, though, he is looking to improve on his numbers as a starter for the Cincinnati Reds last season. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Friday 5/2, 12:38 PM CT |
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| According to the Giants' official website, Barry Zito, although he'll likely make multiple-inning appearances out of the bullpen, can benefit from the culture shock. Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti pointed out that mild-mannered Russ Ortiz, an 18-game winner in 1999, was demoted to the bullpen to begin the season's second half in 2000 after posting a 4-8 mark and a 6.92 ERA. Ortiz regained his starting spot when Joe Nathan injured his shoulder and won seven consecutive games on his way to a 14-12 finish. |
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| According to the Seattle Times, there was an ice bucket filled with beer in Richie Sexson's locker at Progressive Field after Thursday's game in Cleveland. There was a paper sign attached congratulating him on 300 career home runs. |
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| Jonny Gomes started as the teams' designated hitter on Thursday afternoon in Baltimore, which gave him playing time for the 19th time this season in the Rays' 28th game. |
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| According to the Dallas Morning News, skipper Ron Washington said he wanted veteran Michael Young to receive some rest from the field this year to save his legs, so he put him at designated hitter on Thursday for the second time this season. |
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| Matt Chico, P, Washington Nationals | Friday 5/2, 12:15 PM CT |
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| According to the Washington Times, the Nationals have flip-flopped their starting pitchers for the next two games. John Lannan will start tonight with Matt Chico starting in Game 2 of the three-game series against Pittsburgh tomorrow. |
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| Brian Schneider won't start Friday, but he is ready to serve as a backup, according to the NY Daily News. Schneider hasn't played since April 23 because of a thumb injury. |
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| Tony Abreu, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday 5/2, 11:57 AM CT |
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| Tony Abreu is expected to return to extended spring training and begin a rehab assignment soon, according to the Press-Enterprise. He is coming back from hernia surgery. |
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| Jason Schmidt will throw a bullpen session Friday and could go on a rehab assignment by the weekend, according to the Press-Enterprise. Schmidt is working his way back from shoulder surgery. |
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| Manager Joe Torre told the Press-Enterprise that Clayton Kershaw will start pitching out of the bullpen in order to limit his innings. The lefty boasts a 1.40 ERA with 31 Ks in 25 2/3 innings at Double-A Jacksonville this year. |
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| Rafael Furcal is open to sitting down with the Dodgers and discussing a contract extension, according to the Press-Enterprise. GM Ned Coletti would like to get the pending free agent under a long-term deal. "He's been our best player the first month of the season, and we want him to remain a Dodger," Colletti said. "I hope to sit down with his agent, Paul Kinzer, very soon and work towards getting an agreement done." |
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| Placido Polanco could get a night off tonight when the Tigers travel to Minnesota, according to MLB.com. The second baseman is hitting .407 over the past week. |
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| Manager Terry Francona hopes to have Jacoby Ellsbury available for tonight's game, according to the Boston Herald. Ellsbury hasn't played since Sunday due to a groin injury. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Friday 5/2, 10:49 AM CT |
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| Manager Terry Francona is hoping that J.D. Drew will be available to play tonight, according to the Boston Herald. Drew has sat out the last two games with a quad injury. |
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| Coco Crisp, CF, Boston Red Sox | Friday 5/2, 10:43 AM CT |
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| Coco Crisp is doubtful for tonight's game against the Rays due to a sore left knee. "Coco got a little more tender as the night went but he fought his way through it," manager Terry Francona said in the Boston Herald. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Friday 5/2, 10:39 AM CT |
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| Al Reyes threw 22 pitches in an extended spring training game Thursday and if all feels well this morning he could rejoin the Rays tonight, or Saturday at the latest, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Reyes has been on the DL with a shoulder impingement. |
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| Dmitri Young, 1B, Washington Nationals | Friday 5/2, 10:28 AM CT |
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| Dmitri Young experienced a sudden and dramatic breakthrough with his back injury Wednesday when the Nationals massage therapist focused on the first baseman's hip flexor and not his back. "All of a sudden, he felt instant release," GM Jim Bowden said in the Washington Post. "She found the spot." Young will go to extended spring training Sunday, but the team has no timetable for his return. |
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| Wandy Rodriguez's simulated game has been pushed back to either Saturday or Sunday due to continued soreness in his strained groin, according to the Houston Chronicle. The session was originally scheduled for Thursday. The lefty will be examined today by team medical director Dr. David Lintner. "We'll see how he feels when he shows up at the ballpark (today) and play it by ear," GM Ed Wade said. "No sense in rushing it at this point and have him reaggravate it and have to run through another two to three weeks of building back up again. We'll be guided by how Wandy feels and try to make sure we make the right decision as far as when to reinstate him." |
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| David Ortiz is hitting .318 with four homers and 17 RBI over the last two weeks, but his right knee is still giving him problems, according to the Boston Herald. "Sore," Big Papi said when asked how the knee was. "Hopefully it will go away the next couple of days because it's (expletive) sore." When asked if Ortiz will have to continue dealing with the pain, manager Terry Francona responded, "I think he will. I don't think it's realistic that he won't. He had his surgery, he's a big guy. He's not 22 years old. I think that's just the way your life is as you start progressing in your career. Sometimes we may have to give the guy the day off." |
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| Carlos Zambrano developed a blister on his right index finger in Thursday's no-decision, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He had thrown 111 pitches in the game, so the high pitch count likely had more to do with him getting taken out than the blister. ''That was enough for me,'' Zambrano said. ''I had a little blister on my [right index] finger. |
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| The Nats activated Paul Lo Duca from the DL Friday. He had been out with a bruised hand. |
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| Chad Cordero, P, Washington Nationals | Friday 5/2, 10:05 AM CT |
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| The Nationals officially placed Chad Cordero on the DL Friday. He will miss 4-6 weeks with an acute tear of the latissimus dorsi. Paul Lo Duca was activated from the DL to take Cordero's spot on the roster. |
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| Matt Brown, 3B, Los Angeles Angels | Friday 5/2, 9:54 AM CT |
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| The Angels optioned Matt Brown to Triple-A Salt Lake Friday. He had a double in five at-bats. |
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| The Angels recalled Reggie Willits from Triple-A Salt Lake Friday. Willits had a double in his lone at-bat this year with the Halos. He hit .378 in 37 at-bats with Salt Lake. |
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| Joe Dillon, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 5/2, 9:31 AM CT |
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| The Brewers recalled Joe Dillon from Triple-A Nashville Friday. Dillon had two hits in 10 at-bats with the Brewers earlier this year and hit .219 in 32 at-bats with the Sounds. |
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| The Brewers designated Derrick Turnbow for assignment Friday, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Turnbow held a 15.63 ERA in eight games. Joe Dillon was recalled from Triple-A Nashville to replace Turnbow on the roster. |
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| Brett Tomko will remain in the rotation for now despite his recent struggles, according to the Kansas City Star. "I still believe in him," manager Trey Hillman said of Tomko, "and I have every intention of giving him a couple of more starts. We’ll see how he does in his next start and go from there." |
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