| Kyle Ginley, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Monday 5/12, 11:50 PM CT |
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| Kyle Ginley was outstanding for High-A Dunedin on Monday, allowing only one hit in seven scoreless innings. He walked three batters and struck out four. |
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| Vicente Padilla allowed six runs (three earned) on seven hits, walked one and struck out two in a 13-12 win over the Seattle Mariners. Padilla was gone long before the game finally came to fruition and while he wasn't very good on Monday night, he was better than his counter part, Erik Bedard. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Monday 5/12, 11:43 PM CT |
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| Left-hander Erik Bedard who threw a gem against the Rangers this past week by surrendering six hits and two runs over seventh innings for his third straight quality start, lasted a mere two innings on Monday night. Bedard allowed six runs on seven hits, walked four and struck out two. |
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| Josh Hamilton continued his RBI onslaught on Monday night hitting his eighth home run of the season and driving in his 43rd RBI. Hamilton was 2-for-5 with four walks. |
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| Manny Ramirez finally hit a home run, number 498 of his career. The two-run shot was his second home run in 20 games. |
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| Clay Buchholz didn't make it out of the fifth inning on Monday night and the Red Sox dropped their second straight game to the AL Central leading Twins. The right-hander allowed seven runs on eight hits, walked five and struck out four. |
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| Jonny Gomes, RF, Tampa Bay Rays | Monday 5/12, 10:37 PM CT |
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| Jonny Gomes was 2-for-4 with one RBI and three runs scored in the Rays victory over Andy Pettitte and the Yanks on Monday night. Gomes also stole two bases. |
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| Yankees backstop Jorge Posada, rehabbing at the team's minor league complex in Tampa, threw for the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list April 28 with right rotator cuff tendinitis. |
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| Akinori Iwamura extended his hitting streak to 10 games for Tampa Bay and the Rays won' their fifth consecutive game. |
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| Andy Pettitte, who's owned the Rays and was 8-1 at Tropicana Field before giving up five runs and eight hits in four innings on Monday night, suffered his fourth loss of the season. |
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| Matt Garza, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Monday 5/12, 10:20 PM CT |
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| Matt Garza pitched seven scoreless innings and the upstart Tampa Bay Rays beat Andy Pettitte and the New York Yankees 7-1 for their fifth consecutive victory Monday night.
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| Matt Stairs singled to open the Toronto 10th and took second on an infield single by Lyle Overbay on a ball that glanced off Rafael Betancourt's left elbow and ricocheted into foul ground.
Betancourt was examined by trainers and stayed in the game to face Gregg Zahn, who bunted over both runners. Pinch-hitter Brad Wilkerson was intentionally walked to load the bases for Stewart, whose flyball to center easily scored Stairs. Hill's single to center made it 3-0. |
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| B.J. Ryan, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Monday 5/12, 9:47 PM CT |
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| B.J. Ryan worked a scoreless ninth to pick up his first win of the season. Ryan entered the game with a 0-0 tie and the Blue Jays were able to score three in the top of the frame against Cleveland's interim closer Rafael Betancourt. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Monday 5/12, 9:42 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee failed to become the American League's first seven-game winner even though he worked nine scoreless innings and lowered his ERA to 0.67. |
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| Asdrubal Cabrera turned the 14th unassisted triple play in major league history on Monday night, but it wasn't enough for the Cleveland Indians to complete a doubleheader sweep of Toronto. |
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| According to the Minneapolis Star Tribune, shortstop Adam Everett has made some nice plays since returning from his right shoulder injury, but there are lingering questions about his arm strength. "I don't remember his arm strength before [this season]," Twins skipper Ron Gardenhire said. "He always got us out, but it was never, 'Wow.' I'm hoping that's what he's doing now, just getting the out." |
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| Jamey Wright, in his first season as a full-time reliever, is fifth in the AL with 18 appearances which have resulted in a 3.57 ERA and 1.19 WHIP, according to MLB.com. "I like it," Wright said. "I wish I could pitch more. It seems like the more I pitch, the better I feel. If I get a day off, I feel better the second day I throw after the day off than I do the first day." |
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| David Purcey could be called up to the bigs to make a spot start on Friday due to a rain forced doubleheader on Monday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Updating an earlier report, Jeremy Sowers will indeed make a spot start for the Indians on Friday when they take on the Reds, according to MLB.com. This move was necessitated when their game was rained out on Sunday forcing a Monday doubleheader. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Monday 5/12, 7:31 PM CT |
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| The Yankees are about ready to recall Ian Kennedy to rejoin the team's starting rotation, according to MLB.com. Kennedy was lifted after throwing 12 pitches in a minor league and will likely be given the starting nod on Thursday in place of Kei Igawa. The Yankees also plan on pushing back Darrel Rasner a day so he will start on Friday. |
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| Scott Baker is eligible to come off the DL next Monday but his strained right groin is taking a bit longer than expected to heal meaning that Baker likely won't be activated when the 15 days are up, according to MLB.com. "They don't want me to push it trying to hit that date," Baker said. |
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| Shin-Soo Choo is ready to start his rehab assignment on Wednesday as he attempts to come back from Tommy John surgery on his elbow, according to MLB.com. "Everything sounds good right now," manager Eric Wedge said. "His bat speed is good, he's swinging the bat well, he's moving around well in the outfield, and his arm's working good. You don't want to get giddy with it, but he's on target." |
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| The Journal News reports that the MRI taken today on Alex Rodriguez revealed progress. But not enough to start playing in rehab games as was the hope among the Yankee faithful. The report notes that Joe Girardi told the media that Rodriguez will not be activated this week, meaning he’s out for the Mets series.
“We can’t afford to have him come back for two days then lose him for six weeks,” Girardi said. “We want to have him fully healed.” |
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Monday 5/12, 6:16 PM CT |
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| How much of a slump is the Jays offense in? In Monday's second game the first four hitters in the Toronto batting order went 1-for-15 against Fausto Carmona. The lone hit was a single by Alex Rios. |
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| B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays | Monday 5/12, 6:12 PM CT |
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| B.J. Upton has warmed with the weather. The talented center fielder has stolen three bases in the last six games bringing his season total to seven in 11 attempts. |
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| Fausto Carmona pitched a complete-game five-hit shut-out on Monday afternoon extending the Jays offensive woes. It was Cleveland's second consecutive shutout over struggling Toronto. The 3-0 victory by Cleveland is the first of a day-night double-header. Carmona gave Cliff Lee a tough act to follow. Lee, 6-0 with a major league-leading 0.81 ERA, is scheduled to start the second game for the Indians. |
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| Jarrod Saltalamacchia got the start on Sunday behind the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI. The Rangers future starting catcher also walked twice showing his patience at the plate. |
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| Alberto Gonzalez, who was recently recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, is in the starting lineup for the Yankees, hitting ninth and starting at third base. |
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| After doubled his homer total from two to four with two towering shots off Tim Wakefield and Mike Timlin on Sunday, Craig Monroe is in the starting lineup for the second straight day. |
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| Boston Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez , who was held out of the starting lineup on Sunday due to a sore right hamstring, is starting in left field and hitting in his usual cleanup spot tonight against Twins starter Livan Hernandez. |
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| Coco Crisp, CF, Boston Red Sox | Monday 5/12, 5:15 PM CT |
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| Coco Crisp is leading off for the Red Sox and starting in center field Monday in Minnesota. It appears that rookie left-hander Jacoby Ellsbury will rest against Twins right-hander Livan Hernandez. |
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| Brad Wilkerson started in right field and leadoff for the Blue Jays on Monday. The newly signed veteran was slotted at the top of the batting order with hitting Aaron Hill hitting second and Alex Rios batting third. |
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| Kei Igawa, P, New York Yankees | Monday 5/12, 5:04 PM CT |
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| The New York Post reports that Kei Igawa is one and done for the New York Yankees.
A reported Monday noted that Ian Kennedy - not Igawa - will start Friday in the opener of the “Subway Series” against the New York Mets.
The team would not confirm the report.
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| Billy Butler's fantasy stock is dipping. The Royals first baseman / designated hitter has hit a low spot in the season long road. His average now sits at .286 and his slugging percentage is a dismal .368. Of his 38 hits, only nine are for extra bases with just one of them -- a home run. |
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| The Blue Jays' season suffered a head-on collision Saturday afternoon when an MRI revealed that Vernon Wells had suffered a fractured left wrist, this according to the Toronto Sun. |
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| Brian Roberts left Saturday's game with a bruised left foot and was held out of the lineup Sunday in Kansas City. Luis Hernandez started in his place. |
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| Ian Kinsler had another stolen base on Sunday, giving him three in the last 10 games. Just as impressive the Rangers second baseman is 9-for-9 in his attempts. He is quietly hitting .306 with a .350 on base percentage. You hear very little praise for what he has been able to accomplish so far this year, but he out producing most of his peers save Chase Utley. |
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| Brendan Harris has missed a few games due to a sore right hamstring, but he is expected back in the Twins' lineup tonight against Boston, according to MLB.com. |
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| Livan Hernandez will be shooting for his sixth win of the season tonight when the Twins host the Red Sox, according to MLB.com. |
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Monday 5/12, 2:10 PM CT |
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| Sean Casey has been activated from the DL, according to the Boston Herald. He has recovered from a right hip strain. Pitcher Julian Tavarez has been designated for assignment to make room on the roster for Casey. |
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| Kevin Youkilis has been named the AL Player of the Week, according to the AP. He earned the honor as he led the AL in home runs last week with five and tied for the league high in RBI with 10. He also hit .375 (12-for-32) with a .938 slugging percentage, while collecting 30 total bases. He has at least one RBI in five straight games. Team-mate Mike Lowell was also considered for the award, along with outfielder Garret Anderson and pitcher Ervin Santana of the Angels.
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| Clay Buchholz allowed five runs on 10 hits over a mere four innings in his last start against the Tigers, and will be looking to bounce back tonight as he faces the Twins in Minnesota, according to MLB.com. Buchholz is 2-2 with a 4.50 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over seven starts this season, and this will be his first career appearance against the Twins. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Monday 5/12, 1:18 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee will look to remain unbeaten this season when the Indians host the Blue Jays in the second game of a double-header tonight, according to MLB.com. Lee is 6-0 this season with a microscopic 0.81 ERA and 0.60 WHIP over 44.2 innings, with only two walks and 39 strikeouts. |
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| A.J. Burnett is set to take the hill against the Indians tonight, according to MLB.com. Burnett is 1-3 with an 8.46 ERA over four career outings against Cleveland.
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Monday 5/12, 12:49 PM CT |
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| Julio Lugo's CT scan came back negative, according to the Boston Globe. Manager Terry Francona noted that doesn't necessarily mean the shortstop doesn't have a concussion, it just means that if he has one, it's not a particularly bad one. Francona added, "His eyes were kind of glassy, glazed over a little bit yesterday. He certainly looks a lot clearer today." |
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| Abe Alvarez has been released, according to the Providence Journal. The lefthander was at Triple-A Pawtucket and had been moved from the starting rotation to the bullpen this year. He held a 6.46 ERA over 13 games.
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Monday 5/12, 10:32 AM CT |
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| Eric Chavez is set to begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday, according to the SF Chronicle. He'll spend the next three days training in Arizona before joining the Triple-A River Cats when they start a homestand against Salt Lake.
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| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Monday 5/12, 10:26 AM CT |
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| Mark Ellis left Sunday's game against Texas in the ninth inning due to a sore left hamstring, according to the SF Chronicle. Ellis said, "I don't think it's anything major. I can't even guess how long I'll need. Hopefully, I won't have to take any time off."
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| Bob McCrory, P, Baltimore Orioles | Monday 5/12, 10:08 AM CT |
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| Bob McCrory has been optioned to Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Baltimore Sun. The team also purchased the contract of veteran infielder Alex Cintron. |
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| Ramon Hernandez missed his second straight game on Sunday due to his sore left wrist, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hernandez is concerned, and said he has been dealing with wrist pain, which increases significantly when he turns his hand while swinging a bat, for around two weeks. He tried to play through the ailment, but decided before Saturday night's game that it hurt too much to grip a bat. He said he expects to see a doctor today in Baltimore. Hernandez added, "I've got to check it out, because you know that's the hand I had surgery on in 2005."
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| First baseman Michael Aubrey batted .345 (10-for-29) over his first seven games with Triple-A Buffalo, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He was promoted from Double-A Akron on May 2. |
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| Jeremy Sowers is the leading candidate to start on Friday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. With no scheduled off days until May 19, Manager Eric Wedge will need a starter Friday at Cincinnati |
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| Marlon Byrd is expected to return from the DL on Tuesday, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is recovering from left knee inflammation. |
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| Sean Gallagher is expected to hold a spot in the Cubs' rotation, and Jon Lieber is believed to be moving to the bullpen, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Lou Piniella said, "We have a decision to make on what we'll do, but I don't see why we can't pitch Gallagher against Pittsburgh on his next turn. We'll see. I have to talk to pitching coach Larry Rothschild. But I think he'll stay in the rotation and Lieber will move into the bullpen."
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| Kyle McCulloch threw six scoreless innings for Double-A Birmingham on Sunday, allowing six hits and fanning six. |
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| Chris Getz, 2B, Chicago White Sox | Monday 5/12, 12:03 AM CT |
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| Chris Getz hit his third home run of the season for Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday. |
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