| Brett Tomko, P, San Diego Padres | Saturday 5/10, 11:56 PM CT |
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| It was a mixed bag for RHP Brett Tomko this evening, suffering his fourth loss of the season as his Royals fell 6-5 to the Baltimore Orioles. Tomko completed just 5 1/3 innings of work, surrendering six runs (all earned) on nine hits. However, Tomka failed to walk a single batter and struck out eight. |
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| The Royals suffered a heartbreaking 6-5 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, but leadoff man RF David DeJesus did what he could to put his team in position to win. DeJesus went 2-for-3 at the plate with two walks, adding two runs scored and his second stolen base of the season. |
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| Baltimore closer George Sherrill picked up his 13th save of the season, putting the Kansas City Royals to bed in the ninth, 6-5. Sherrill pitched the ninth inning, allowing one hit and one walked seasoned, allowing one earned run to score, with two strike outs. |
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| Kevin Millar, 1B, Baltimore Orioles | Saturday 5/10, 11:40 PM CT |
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| The Baltimore Orioles continue to surprise, tonight pulling a 6-5 win over the Kansas Royals. 1B Kevin Millar was the weapon of choice in the victory, going 3-for-4 at the plate with his fifth home run of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| The situation was not set for a save, but if it had been, Mets closer Billy Wagner might have suffered his first blown opportunity of the season. Through 12 outings this season, Wagner had allowed just one run (unearned, of course) to be scored. Today, in the second game of the double-header with the Reds, Wagner surrendered three runs, all unearned, on two hits over 2/3 of an inning. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Saturday 5/10, 11:29 PM CT |
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| The Mets couldn't get their bats going in the second game of their double-header with the Reds today, falling 7-1 to the Cincinnati Reds. In a continued line of concern, SS Jose Reyes just can't seem to get going, hitting 1-for-4 today with his seventh double of the season. The outing is tainted with two strike outs. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Bronson Arroyo has been struggling of late, but today he found his comfort zone and pitched the Reds to a strong 7-1 win. Arroyo pitched eight full innings, giving up just one run on four hits, walking two while striking out nine. |
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| Cincinnati 1B Scott Hatteberg enjoyed a productive day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with his third double of the season to total three RBIs. |
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| The Mets took the win in the first game of the day, but it was the Reds in the turnaround, taking a 7-1 win with a full offensive surge from the entire lineup. Top man of the twilight revisit was SS Jeff Keppinger , going 5-for-5 at the dish, all singles, with two runs scored and one RBI on the day. |
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| Florida LHP Andrew Miller may be difficult to recognize through the forest of offense the Marlins produced this evening, but he certainly deserves praise for the strong outing. Miller pitched seven innings, failing to surrender a single run on just two hits allowed, walking one and striking out seven. |
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| Cody Ross, CF, Florida Marlins | Saturday 5/10, 11:03 PM CT |
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| Florida OF Cody Ross is one of few members of the Marlins lineup struggling to hit, but tonight he got it going in the right direction as the Marlins put an 11-0 whooping on the Washington Nationals. Ross went 1-for-3 with two walks, adding his second homer of the season total three runs scored and one RBI. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Saturday 5/10, 11:00 PM CT |
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| The Florida Marlins were not short on offense this evening, led by 2B Dan Uggla . Uggla went 2-for-4 including a grand-slam home run in the 9th, bringing him to five total RBIs on the evening. |
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| Florida SS Hanley Ramirez solidified a fat pay day before taking the field today, but then he put his money where it matters and helped the Marlins to a dominating 11-0 win over the Washington Nationals. |
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| Boston's lineup is feared for the hitters in the 3, 4, and 5 holes, but tonight it was the 5, 6, and 7 doing damage as the Red Sox picked up the 5-2 win versus Minnesota. 3B Mike Lowell, recently returned from injury, went 2-for-4 with his third home run of the season. 1B Kevin Youkilis went 2-for-5 at the plate with his eighth home run of the year. Catcher Jason Varitek followed, going 2-for-3 with a double. |
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| Boston RHP Daisuke Matsuzaka picked up his sixth win of the season as the Boston Red Sox used home runs and a strong pitching performance to put the Minnesota Twins in the loss column, 5-2. Matsuzaka pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out seven. |
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| The suffered a rough 5-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox, giving LHP Glen Perkins , who put forth a valiant but tainted effort, his first loss of the season. Perkins pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on nine hits, walking none and striking out three. |
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| Tampa Bay LHP Scott Kazmir picked up his first win of the season, a great sign for a staff ace recently returned from rehab in the minors. Kazmir pitched six innings, failing to allow a single run on just three hits surrendered, walking three and striking out six. |
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| Tampa Bay LF Carl Crawford enjoyed an intriguing night at the park, helping his Rays to a 2-0 victory over the LA Angels. Crawford went 1-for-2 at the plate with two walks and a run scored, also adding his 10th stolen base of the season. |
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| Joe Saunders, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 5/10, 9:56 PM CT |
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| Angels LHP Joe Saunders watched a good effort go to waste as his teammates failed to produce any semblance of run support, falling 2-0 to the Tampa Bay Rays. Saunders pitched six innings, allowing just one run on four hits, walking four and striking out three. |
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| With just three hits for the entire team on the evening (none resulting in runs), the Angels carry few offensive notes of worth. CF Gary Matthews Jr. went 1-for-2 with two walks on the night. |
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| Cleveland LHP Aaron Laffey gave up his fair share of hits this evening, but none resulted in a single run as the Indians put him into his first win of the season, 12-0. Laffey pitched seven innings, failing to allow a single run on six hits with one walk and two strike outs. |
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| Cleveland catcher Victor Martinez brought the big stick out to play as the Indians put Toronto to bed 12-0. Martinez went 2-for-4 at the plate with three RBIs and a run scored. |
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| The Cleveland Indians smacked the Toronto Blue Jays around the yard today, winning 12-0. CF Grady Sizemore was (as usual) a weapon of choice, going 3-for-5 with a double (his sixth this year) and two home runs (six total on the year) to ring up five RBIs and three runs scored on the evening. |
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| The Toronto Blue Jays posted nine hits against the Cleveland Indians this evening, but not one resulted in a run scored as the Jays fall hard, 12-0. SS Marco Scutaro went 2-for-4 at the plate and was the only Jay to post an extra-base hit, picking up his second double of the season. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 5/10, 9:07 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh LF Jason Bay was the monster of misfortune for the Atlanta Braves today, leading his team to a 5-2 win. Bay went 2-for-4 at the dish, hitting his fifth double as well as his seventh home run of the year. Bay totaled two RBIs, two runs scored, and one stolen base (his fourth of the year) in an outstanding effort that proved too much for the Braves to overcome. |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Tom Gorzelanny put his best foot forward today to lead his Pirates to a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves. Gorzelanny pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits. He struck out four, walked two, and gave up a dinger to 1B Mark Teixeira. |
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| Atlanta 2B Omar Infante did his job as the Braves' leadoff man in the 5-2 loss to the Pirates. Infante went 3-for-4 at the dish, hitting his first double of the season. |
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| The Braves fell 5-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates today, but 1B Mark Teixeira did his best to change that result. Teixeira went 2-for-3 at the plate with one walk and his fifth home run of the season. The homer was good for two RBIs and provides a much-needed lift for the power-hitting first bagger. |
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| Mark Prior, P, San Diego Padres | Saturday 5/10, 8:37 PM CT |
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| The San Diego Padres report RHP Mark Prior has been experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired right shoulder during today's throwing sessions, according to MLB.com. |
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| Texas starter Kevin Millwood left today's game against Oakland with two outs in the first inning with an apparent leg injury, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| Nick Punto, SS, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 5/10, 8:24 PM CT |
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| The Twins have placed 3B Nick Punto on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| Travis Buck, RF, Oakland Athletics | Saturday 5/10, 8:18 PM CT |
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| The Oakland A's have activated OF Travis Buck and optioned him to Triple-A Sacramento, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| Chuck James, P, Atlanta Braves | Saturday 5/10, 8:14 PM CT |
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| The Atlanta Braves have recalled LHP Chuck James from Triple-A Richmond, slating him to start Saturday night's game versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| Seattle 1B Richie Sexson had his suspension reduced from six games to five following an official league appeal, according to TSN.ca. |
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| San Francisco 3B Jose Castillo enjoyed an outstanding day at the ballpark today, going 4-for-4 in the Giants' 8-2 win over Philadelphia. Castillo hit his 12th double of the season, driving in one run and adding three runs scored to the day. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 5/10, 7:37 PM CT |
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| Four different players picked up three or more hits for the Giants today as they romped over the Phillies, 8-2. One of those players was CF Aaron Rowand , going 3-for-4 with his fourth home run of the year. Rowand ended with two runs scored, one RBI, and one strikeout on the day. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 5/10, 7:29 PM CT |
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| San Francisco RHP Tim Lincecum is off to a fabulous start, picking up his fifth win today as the Giants put an 8-2 whooping on the Philadelphia Phillies. Tincecum pitched eight full innings, allowing just two runs (both earned) on four hits, walking just one and striking out eight. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 5/10, 7:23 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia LHP Jamie Moyer continues to struggle through a rough start to the '08 season, suffering this third loss in troublesome fashion to the San Francisco Giants, 8-2. Moyer pitched just four innings, giving up six runs (all earned) on nine hits. Moyer struck out one, walked one, and allowed two home runs. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 5/10, 7:16 PM CT |
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| The Phillies managed just four hits in today's 8-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants, but one of those hits and one of those runs happens to carry a ton of optimism for Philly moving forward. 1B Ryan Howard went 1-for-4, hitting his seventh home run of the season. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 5/10, 6:51 PM CT |
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| Eight different players recorded hits for the St. Louis Cardinals today in a 5-3 win over the Brewers, but once again it was OF Ryan Ludwick doing the most with a limited opportunity. Ludwick failed to earn the start, but he entered the game late and made good, going 1-for-2, hitting a two-out single in the ninth to drive in two and secure the win. |
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| Joel Pineiro, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 5/10, 6:45 PM CT |
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| St. Louis RHP Joel Pineiro put forth a strong effort today and, while he walked off the mound with no decision, he set the stage for a 5-3 victory over the Brewers. Pineiro pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on four hits, walking three and striking out four. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 5/10, 6:40 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Ben Sheets was strong off the mound today, but the Brewers failed to support his cause and the team ace left with no decision. Sheets pitched seven innings, surrendering three runs (all earned) on nine hits. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 5/10, 6:35 PM CT |
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| The Brewers suffered the hard-fought 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals today, but OF Ryan Braun did his best to end things differently. Braun went 3-for-5 at the dish with two doubles, though he failed to drive in a single run and stranded five runners on base. |
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| Milwaukee 1B Prince Fielder his his fifth home run of the season today, but his efforts weren't enough as his Brewers fell 5-3 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Fielder went 1-for-5 overall. |
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| Matt Joyce, LF, Detroit Tigers | Saturday 5/10, 6:22 PM CT |
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| Only two Detroit players managed to post more than one hit against the Yankees today in the Tigers' 5-2 loss, one of them being OF Matt Joyce . Joyce went 2-for-4 at the plate, hitting his first home run of the year in the 1st inning. |
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| New York RHP Darrell Rasner is becoming an arm of faith for the Yankees, picking up his 2nd win of the season in a 5-2 win over the Detroit Tigers. Rasner pitched six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on four hits with one walk and one strike out. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Saturday 5/10, 6:12 PM CT |
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| The Yankees put the hurt to the Detroit Tigers, 5-2, today, an effort led by SS Derek Jeter . Jeter went 2-for-5 on the day, hitting his first home run of the year to drive in his 18th RBI of the season. |
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| The Cubbies used offense to gather the win today, but RHP Ryan Dempster enjoyed a strong performance on the mound. Dempster pitched six full innings, allowing just two runs on three hits, walking three and striking out seven. |
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| Chicago OF Kosuke Fukudome smacked his 2nd home run of the year today, doing deep in the 7th inning to drive in two and seal the 7-2 win for the Cubs over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Fukudome finished going 1-for-3 at the plate with a walk, leaving one man on board. |
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| The Cubs had to wait for the relief pitching to enter the game, but once they did, the offensive surge began as the Cubbies ran up a 7-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Leadoff man LF Alfonso Soriano enjoyed the day more than any other Cub, going 4-for-5 at the dish with his fifth double of the season. Soriano picked up one RBI and two runs scored on the day. |
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| Max Scherzer, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 5/10, 5:49 PM CT |
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| Arizona RHP Max Scherzer put forth a strong effort today against the Chicago Cubs, but the offense failed to support the cause and reliever Chad Qualls blew the save as the Diamondbacks took the 7-2 loss in the end. Scherzer pitched six full innings, giving up one unearned run on five hits, walking just one while striking out six. |
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| Augie Ojeda, 2B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 5/10, 5:45 PM CT |
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| The Arizona Diamondbacks managed just four hits (none for extra bases) as a team in a 7-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs, two of those hits coming from leadoff man 3B Augie Ojeda . Ojeda went 2-for-3 on the day, raising his season batting average to .390. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 5/10, 5:28 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Ben Sheets has officially become the Brewers' all-time leader in strike outs, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Yankee infielder Wilson Betemit has left today's game against the Detroit Tigers, according to MLB.com. |
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| Philadelphia athletic trainer Scott Sheridan reports top prospect RHP Scott Mathieson is likely to undergo a second surgery to reconstruct his right elbow next week, according to MLB.com. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 5/10, 5:07 PM CT |
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| St. Louis 3B Troy Glaus is out of the lineup for the Cardinals today as the team battles with the Milwaukee Brewers, according to TSN.ca. |
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| It wasn't that long ago that rumors of a potential release followed Mets 1B Carlos Delgado on to the field as he struggled with hitting woes, but his numbers have improved over recent weeks and now he is surging as the hitter we have grown to respect. Delgado went 3-for-4 at the plate in the Mets' 12-6 win over Cincinnati today, hitting his sixth double and fifth home run of the year to gather one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| The Mets racked up a total of 12 runs on 12 hits in a big win over the Cincinnati Reds, led by an outstanding performance by OF Carlos Beltran . Beltran went 2-for-3 at the dish with a walk, hitting his second triple of the season to total a whopping five RBIs and one run scored on the day. |
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| Mets starter Johan Santana may have enjoyed the offensive support needed for a win, but the Cincinnati Reds managed to put wood on the ball. 3B Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting his eighth homer of the season. Encarnacion totaled two RBIs, two runs scored, and three runners left on the base. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 5/10, 4:07 PM CT |
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| The Cincinnati Reds found hard times versus the Mets today, but the team raked a few hits on starter Johan Santana, led by OF Ryan Freel . Freel went 3-for-5 at the plate with is fifth double of the season, also adding his fifth stolen base of the season. |
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| Johan Santana earned his fourth win of the season on Saturday as the Mets pounded the Reds 12-4. The Mets' new ace allowed three runs on 10 hits over six innings, with one walk and five strikeouts. |
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| Kevin Mench, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 5/10, 3:49 PM CT |
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| Newly acquired outfielders Kevin Mench and Brad Wilkerson could see more action with Vernon Wells on the shelf for six to eight weeks due to his broken wrist. |
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| Armando Benitez has been promoted from Triple-A Syracuse, according to globeandmail.com. Jeremy Accardo has been placed on the DL due to a right forearm strain, and Benitez has been brought in to cover his spot on the roster. |
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| Joe Inglett, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 5/10, 3:38 PM CT |
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| Infielder Joe Inglett has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, according to globeandmail.com. He was brought up to cover the roster spot for star outfielder Vernon Wells, who was placed on the DL due to a broken wrist. |
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| Jeremy Accardo has landed on the 15-day DL due to a right forearm strain, according to globeandmail.com. Armando Benitez has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to cover his spot on the roster. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 5/10, 3:28 PM CT |
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| It has been determined that Vernon Wells has a broken left wrist, and he has been placed on the 15-day DL, according to globeandmail.com. Infielder Joe Inglett has been called back up from Triple-A Syracuse to cover his spot on the roster. |
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| Brian Bocock, SS, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 5/10, 3:21 PM CT |
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| Brian Bocock has been optioned to Triple-A Fresno, according to CBSsports. Omar Vizquel returned from the DL today, and the team needed to free up a roster spot for him. |
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| Aaron Laffey will be looking for his first win of the season when the Indians host the Blue Jays today, according to MLB.com. Laffey is 0-2 with a 2.84 ERA and 0.79 WHIP, and is 0-3 with a 4.26 ERA in four career home games at Progressive Field. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 5/10, 3:09 PM CT |
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| Vernon Wells will likely miss today's game against Cleveland due to his tight right hamstring and sprained left wrist, according to MLB.com. |
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| Denny Bautista felt tenderness in his right shoulder after playing catch on Thursday, hence slowing his path back to the diamond from shoulder tendinitis, according to MLB.com. |
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| Matt Joyce, LF, Detroit Tigers | Saturday 5/10, 2:56 PM CT |
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| Matt Joyce is going to start in left field today against the Yankees, according to MLB.com. Gary Sheffield will serve as the DH to get Joyce on the field. |
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| Gary Sheffield will serve as the Tigers' DH against the Yankees today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Placido Polanco will be given a day off on Saturday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Darrell Rasner is set for his second start of the season against the Tigers today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ryan Franklin and Russ Springer are going to share the closer's role as the struggling Jason Isringhausen has been pulled from the job, according to the AP. Manager Tony LaRussa said, "We’ll mix and match. I think all things, everyone rested, Franklin and Springer are the guys that match up the best. Franklin gets righties and lefties out, he’s very quick off the mound, so he’s tough to run on. He gives you a lot as a guy that’s pitching important innings in games."
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| Updating a previous report, Jason Isringhausen has in fact been pulled from the closer's role in St. Louis, according to the AP. Manager Tony LaRussa made his decision and stated, "Jason's still prepared to pitch important innings, but for a while we’ll try to keep him out of the ninth inning. If we’re playing well, there’s still going to be games where you can’t cherry pick his situations because if we’re playing well, you need your bullpen."
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| Jason Isringhausen blew a save in Friday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee, and he admitted that he needs a rest from the closer's role, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Isringhausen said, "I'm just getting sick of embarrassing myself and letting my team down. I remember in '06, I had an explanation. I just wasn't telling anybody. Now, I don't have an explanation. I'm just pitching like a second grader. My curveball is an out pitch. It's not a throw-for-a-strike pitch. It's just time for them to figure out, we should have five more games in the win column, in my mind. So we should be out there in first place even more. They can't keep sending me out there when I'm pitching the way I'm pitching. We're going to have to figure out some kind of remedy. I'm sure that remedy will give me some time off from that role and we'll get somebody in who can do a better job right now."
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| Pat Neshek, P, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 5/10, 12:39 PM CT |
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| Pat Neshek has been placed on the 15-day DL on Friday, after an MRI exam revealed an acute partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow, according to ESPN. Neshek will not be allowed to throw for a minimum of three months, which means the injury has ended his season. But he said he won't need surgery. Neshek said, "Obviously it's really bad, but it's good I can come back and rehab this and not have to go through surgery and sit out for a good year. So we're going to prepare for Opening Day next year. It just needs a little bit of time to heal and a little bit of rehab to build it back up."
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| Hanley Ramirez has reportedly agreed on a contract extension with the Marlins for six years and $70 million, according to ESPN. An official announcement is expected to come as early as next week. |
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| Glen Perkins will be called up from Triple-A and start tonight against Boston, according to TwinkieTown.com. He replaces Pat Neshek, who is likely out for the season with a serious elbow injury. |
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| Gerald Laird was a late scratch on Friday, according to the Star Telegram. Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia had each caught consecutive days starting Sunday, and Laird caught Thursday, but Manager Ron Washington said he wanted Laird to catch Millwood on Saturday.
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| Michael Young missed two full games due to a left hip flexor ailment, but returned Friday and is feeling great, according to the Star Telegram. Young said, "I feel great. It was still a little tight Thursday, but it was already way better than the night before. I was told that particular part of the body heals pretty quickly, and considering I didn't do anything major to it the first time, I knew it would be real quick before I was back in the lineup."
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| Nomar Garciaparra is expected to begin a short rehab assignment on Monday, according to the LA Times. He is recovering from a strained left calf. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 5/10, 11:38 AM CT |
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| Kerry Wood decided to re-grip his slider and not rip it so hard, and he shut down Arizona's hitters by throwing nothing but strikes with his new and improved slider, according to the Daily Herald. Wood struck out Chris Young on three pitches, then forced 0-2 groundouts from Conor Jackson and Justin Upton to wrap up the Cubs' 3-1 victory on Friday. Wood said, "I didn't have a lot of confidence in my slider the way I've been throwing it. So I kind of tinkered with the grip playing catch out in Cincinnati before that series started. Honestly, it was a real small change. I feel more comfortable, so I can command it a little better. I'm going to stick with it."
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| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 5/10, 11:29 AM CT |
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| Greg Maddux will be going for his 350th career win when he takes the diamond against the Rockies tonight, according to the Sports Network. |
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| Ramon Castro has been activated from the DL as he has recovered from his right hamstring ailment, according to the NY Daily News. Raul Casanova was designated for assignment to make room on the roster. |
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| Raul Casanova has been designated for assignment, according to the NY Daily News. He will report to Triple-A New Orleans if he isn't claimed off waivers by another team. Ramon Castro was activated following his bout with a hamstring injury, and Casanova was seen as expendable to make room on the roster. |
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| Dontrelle Willis will make a rehab start on Monday, according to the Detroit News. Manager Jim Leyland said Willis will make two rehab starts next week for Triple-A Toledo on Monday and May 17. Leyland also said, "He threw Friday, he did fine."
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| Omar Vizquel, SS, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 5/10, 10:38 AM CT |
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| Omar Vizquel is expected to return to the Giants' lineup on Saturday, according to the AP. He has recovered from left knee surgery and the 41-year old infielder is set to begin his 20th Major League campaign. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Saturday 5/10, 9:43 AM CT |
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| Eric Chavez ran the bases and fielded grounders on Friday, according to the SF Chronicle. It was a good day for him, and Manager Bob Geren said Chavez could begin a minor-league rehab assignment "in the one or two-week range." He's eligible to come off the DL and join the team on May 27, and Geren said, "It's his goal right now." But Chavez is not sure he will be ready by that date, and said, "If I was a betting man, I'd say no. Before you start throwing out dates, you have to go out and play."
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| Matt Wise, P, New York Mets | Saturday 5/10, 9:36 AM CT |
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| Matt Wise is ready to return to the Mets' bullpen, but Manager Willie Randolph is yet to pull the trigger with a move, according to the NY Daily News. Randolph said, "He's ready, I guess, but we're not ready to make that roster move yet. Could be today, could be Sunday or Monday. But I would say in the very near future." Wise added, "I want to able to help them as much as I can in this five-month span and then the playoffs. I'm kind of hanging out."
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| Shawn Estes, P, San Diego Padres | Saturday 5/10, 9:28 AM CT |
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| Shawn Estes has been awarded the fifth spot in the Padres' rotation, and will make his first start on Tuesday against the Cubs, according to the North County Times. Manager Bud Black said Estes looked completely different from the pitcher he saw in late March before the Padres requested Estes go to Triple-A Portland. Black saw improvements in Estes' velocity, command and breaking stuff.
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