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Orlando Hudson, 2B, Arizona DiamondbacksWednesday 5/14, 11:59 PM CT
Arizona 2B Orlando Hudson has been enjoying his new-found health over the past weeks, ramping up the offense and helping the Snakes to a 4-3 win over Colorado. Hudson went 2-for-4 with his eighth double of the year and two RBIs on the night.
Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado RockiesWednesday 5/14, 11:55 PM CT
Colorado 1B Todd Helton is starting to round into form despite the 4-3 loss to Arizona this evening, going 3-for-4 at the dish with one walk and one run scored.
Jorge De La Rosa, P, Colorado RockiesWednesday 5/14, 11:52 PM CT
Colorado LHP Jorge De La Rosa lasted just 4 2/3 innings in taking the loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks this evening, 4-3. The lefty gave up all four runs, all earned, on seven hits with three walks and six stikeouts.
Micah Owings, P, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 11:49 PM CT
The Arizona Diamondbacks nearly lost the effort to bad relief pitching, but RHP Micah Owings was on his mark and pitching well, earning his fifth win of the season. Owings went six innings of shutout ball, giving up just five hits with two walks and five strikeouts.
Cesar Izturis, SS, St. Louis CardinalsWednesday 5/14, 11:43 PM CT
The Cardinals didn't need much hitting this evening to pull the 5-1 victory over Pittsburgh, but SS Cesar Izturis finished as the top offensive performer on a night when the Cards racked up 15 total hits. Izturis went 3-for-5, all singles with an additional stolen base (his third of the season), with one RBI.
Todd Wellemeyer, P, St. Louis CardinalsWednesday 5/14, 11:28 PM CT
The Pirates managed to find just four hits in their bats this evening as they suffered the 5-1 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, all but dominated by RHP Todd Wellemeyer in earning his fourth win of the season. Wellemeyer pitched seven innings, giving up a lowly one run on an even lowlier two hits. He walked three, struck out five, and did so on 11 fly outs mixed with five grounders.
Ted Lilly, P, Chicago CubsWednesday 5/14, 11:08 PM CT
The Cubs used offense to get the win over San Diego, 8-5, this evening, but the work of LHP Ted Lilly was not without merit. Lilly pitched six innings, giving up four runs (all earned) on six hits with just one walk and 11 strikeouts on the night.
Kosuke Fukudome, RF, Chicago CubsWednesday 5/14, 11:04 PM CT
The Cubs put the hurt on the San Diego Padres this evening, winning 8-5 with the bat of OF Kosuke Fukudome doing much of the damage. Fukudome went 3-for-5 at the dish, hitting his 11th double with two runs scored.
Tadahito Iguchi, 2B, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 10:58 PM CT
The Padres struggled to get the offense going as the Cubs put the 8-5 win on the board, leaving 2B Tadahito Iguchi as the primary man for San Diego on the night. Iguchi went 2-for-5 with three RBIs on the night, though his three strikeouts are reason for concern.
Alfonso Soriano, LF, Chicago CubsWednesday 5/14, 10:54 PM CT
The Chicago Cubs put eight runs on the board against Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres tonight, an effort largely led by leadoff man LF Alfonso Soriano . Soriano went 2-for-5 at the dish with his sixth home run of the year, totaling three RBIs.
Jake Peavy, P, San Diego PadresWednesday 5/14, 10:50 PM CT
San Diego ace Jake Peavy pitched well, but the Cubs still managed to score runs and handed Peavy his third loss of the season, winning 8-5. Peavy pitched just four innings, giving up four runs (all earned) on seven hits, walking just two with eight strikeouts.
Manny Parra, P, Milwaukee BrewersWednesday 5/14, 10:42 PM CT
It doesn't happen often, but tonight Milwaukee LHP Manny Parra was the force of reckoning both on the mound and at the plate this evening. Parra pitched 6 2/3 innings, giving up three runs (only one earned) on seven hits with two walks and four strikeouts, leaving with no decision.
Derek Lowe, P, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 10:34 PM CT
Dodger RHP Derek Lowe walked off the mound with fourth no decision this season as hit team used a late surge to get the 6-4 win. Lowe pitched six innings to allow four runs (all earned) on six hits, walking three and striking out six.
Juan Pierre, LF, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 10:27 PM CT
It wasn't pretty, but the Dodgers scored three in the top of the ninth to emerge victorious over the Milwaukee Brewers 6-4. The catalyst for that surge came from leadoff man LF Juan Pierre , going 3-for-5 at the dish with his fifth double of the season, his 14th stolen base of the campaign thus far, and a total of three RBIs and one runs scored in the win.
Matt Stairs, 1B, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 10:25 PM CT
Matt Stairs hit a grand slam to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night. It was Stairs' sixth home run of the year.
Jerry Hairston Jr., SS, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 10:22 PM CT
The Cincinnati Reds emerged after 10 innings to put the Florida Marlins in the loss column, 7-6, with all seven runs attributed to different players. However, the work of SS Jerry Hairston Jr. was the saving grace of the effort. Hairston went 3-for-4 with a double (his fourth of the year) and a triple (his first) to total one RBI and two runs scored.
Bronson Arroyo, P, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 10:17 PM CT
Review the work of the starting pitching for the Cincinnati Reds tonight and you'll wonder how they got to 10 innings to pull victory from the jaws of defeat. RHP Bronson Arroyo pitched seven innings, failing to allow a single run on five hits with three walks and five strikeouts.
Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida MarlinsWednesday 5/14, 10:12 PM CT
Florida may have suffered the 7-6 loss in extra innings to the Cincinnati Reds, but 2B Dan Uggla has continued to swing well, going 2-for-4 with his 13th double of the season and one walk.
Cody Ross, CF, Florida MarlinsWednesday 5/14, 10:08 PM CT
The battle lasted lasted 10 inning, but the Cincinnati Reds emerged victorious, winning 7-6 over the Florida Marlins. For the Marlins, it was newly-crowned leadoff man CF Cody Ross getting the job done on offense. Ross went 1-for-4, making the one hit good for a three-run homer in the 9th inning to help Florida surge with six total runs to tie it up late.
Tim Redding, P, Washington NationalsWednesday 5/14, 9:39 PM CT
Washington needed a strong outing off the mound from RHP Tim Redding with the offense struggling, and the hurler came through, pitching six innings to allow just one run on a lowly two hits, walking two and striking out four.
Felipe Lopez, 2B, St. Louis CardinalsWednesday 5/14, 9:36 PM CT
The Washington Nationals made the best of their six hits to pull a 5-3 win over the New York Mets. The charge was started by leadoff man 2B Felipe Lopez , going 2-for-2 with two walks, hitting his fifth double of the season to garner one RBI and one run scored.
Brian Schneider, C, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 9:31 PM CT
The Mets managed to post just six hits on the evening with no player earning more than one, falling 5-3 to the Washington Nationals. Catcher Brian Schneider was the man of note from the New York offense, going 1-of-4 with his second home run of the season to total two RBIs.
Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 9:26 PM CT
Philadelphia RHP Brett Myers suffered through a horrendous outing in the Phillies 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Myers lasted just 4 1/3 innings, giving up eight total runs (six earned) on nine hits, walking three and striking out six.
Tom Glavine, P, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 9:25 PM CT
Atlanta LHP Tom Glavine has enjoyed better evenings, but his work against the Philadelphia Phillies was enough to earn the win. Glavine pitched 5 2/3 innings, giving up four runs (all earned) on four hits with two walks and four strikeouts.
Brian McCann, C, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 9:19 PM CT
The Atlanta Braves enjoyed a big night on the scoreboard, pulling the 8-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Catcher Brian McCann led the way, going 2-for-4 with his 13th double of the season and three total RBIs on the evening.
Chipper Jones, 3B, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 9:16 PM CT
Atlanta 3B Chipper Jones is working as one of the hottest bats in the league and continued to work as such this evening as the Braves dismissed the Phillies 8-6. Jones went 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk, hitting his 11th home run of the season in the 1st inning to set the tone for an offensive surge by the Braves.
Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 9:11 PM CT
The Phillies managed to suffer the 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves despite bombs from the power battery of the order. 2B Chase Utley went 1-for-4 at the plate, totaling two RBIs on his 14th homer of the season. 1B Ryan Howard brought a home run of his own, going 1-for-4 at the plate with his 8th home run of year.
Jimmy Rollins, SS, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 9:08 PM CT
SS Jimmy Rollins did what he could to get the Phillies back in the hunt, but his team fell 8-6 to that Atlanta Braves. Rollins went 2-for-5 at the dish with his fifth double of the season, also adding his third stolen base of the season.
Chris Coste, C, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 9:05 PM CT
The Phillies came up short in their 8-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves this evening, but catcher Chris Coste tried his best to improve the effort. Coste went 4-for-4 at the plate with two runs scored.
Joe Blanton, P, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 8:40 PM CT
Joe Blanton allowed two runs on four hits, walked two and struck out four in seven innings of work. Blanton pitched well enough to win, but he was facing C.C. Sabathia who pitched a complete game shutout in a 2-0 win over the A's.
CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee BrewersWednesday 5/14, 8:26 PM CT
C.C. Sabathia pitched a five-hitter and struck out 11 in the Cleveland Indians' major league-leading seventh shutout, a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday night.
Jason Schmidt, P, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 8:24 PM CT
The Dodgers report RHP Jason Schmidt completed today's bullpen session and is scheduled to make his second minor league rehab appearance on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Ryan Spilborghs, CF, Colorado RockiesWednesday 5/14, 8:09 PM CT
The Rockies are struggling to find wins and, as a result, manager Clint Hurdle has made a few changes to the lineup, according to the Denver Post. Most notably, CF Ryan Spilborghs will bat leadoff, taking the place normally filled by Willie Taveras.
Chan Ho Park, P, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 8:03 PM CT
Los Angeles skipper Joe Torre told the LA Times that Chan Ho Park should be able to throw 85-90 pitches, who was announced the Dodgers Saturday starter.
Moises Alou, LF, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 7:58 PM CT
Mets LF Moises Alou has been ejected from tonight's matchup against the Washington Nationals, according to Yahoo Sports.
Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 7:55 PM CT
Updating an earlier story, Ryan Doumit is slated to miss at least four weeks as he nurses a fractured left thumb, according to MLB.com.
Luis Castillo, 2B, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 7:50 PM CT
Mets 2B Luis Castillo may be headed for the disabled list, according to MLB.com. Nursing a strained left quad, Castillo hasn't been able t
Cody Ross, CF, Florida MarlinsWednesday 5/14, 7:35 PM CT
The Florida Marlins are seeking ways to keep their offense fresh and their first step came this evening as OF Cody Ross has been moved into the leadoff position in the batting order, according to MLB.com.
Pedro Martinez, P, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 7:28 PM CT
The New York Mets report RHP Pedro Martinez threw 55 pitches during a simulated game today in Florida, according to the Associated Press.
Paul Janish, SS, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 7:20 PM CT
The Cincinnati Reds have recalled SS Paul Janish to replace the injured Jeff Keppinger at the position, according to MLB.com.
Yadier Molina, C, St. Louis CardinalsWednesday 5/14, 7:13 PM CT
St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina has been fined an undisclosed amount but will avoid suspension following his ejection from Monday's battle with Milwaukee, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Matt Stairs, 1B, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 7:03 PM CT
It appears the the Blue Jays will settle on their current lineup and wait for their injured to return. While Vernon Wells serves 6-8 weeks in DL confinement, Matt Stairs is the power threat for Toronto. Blue Jays general manager J.P. Ricciardi says he has faith in the manager and his staff and there's really nothing that he can see that would improve this team. "We're done. This is our team," said Ricciardi, notes the Toronto Star.
Nick Johnson, 1B, Washington NationalsWednesday 5/14, 6:54 PM CT
Updating an earlier story, Washington 1B Nick Johnson will in fact miss tonight's game against the New York Mets and is likely to miss tomorrow's game as well, according to the Associated Press.
Pedro Martinez, P, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 6:48 PM CT
Pedro Martinez continues to knock off milestones toward his return, reports MLB.com, and Wednesday Pedro pitched in his first simulated game, facing hitters and fielding his position in Port St. Lucie, Fla.
Ryan Tucker, P, Florida MarlinsWednesday 5/14, 6:45 PM CT
The Palm Beach Post reports that Edinson Volquez, who beat the Marlins Tuesday night, has a connection with Florida. The report notes that Volquez, who was sharing a booth with a Florida prospect Ryan Tucker , demonstrated how he grips his changeup to the young pitcher. Tucker, who two months later was picked 35th overall in the draft by the Marlins, started using the same grip and is now among the Double-A Southern League leaders with a 0.97 ERA.
Evan Meek, P, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 6:26 PM CT
The Pittsburgh Pirates have conceded due cash considerations to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for the retained rights to pitcher Evan Meek , according to the Tampa Tribune.
John Smoltz, P, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 6:17 PM CT
After playing catch from a distance of 90 feet at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday night, John Smoltz didn't feel any discomfort in his shoulder following the workout. The Braves right-hander threw on flat ground from a distance of 120 feet on Wednesday and if all goes well, he'll get a true test on Saturday, when he throws off the mound for the first time since going on the disabled list, according to MLB.com.
Jerry Hairston Jr., SS, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 5:53 PM CT
Jerry Hairston Jr. , who replaced the injured Jeff Keppinger (kneecap) on Tuesday night, is starting at shortstop for the Reds tonight.
Jim Edmonds, CF, Chicago CubsWednesday 5/14, 4:49 PM CT
Following up on a previous report, Jim Edmonds will in fact join the Cubs after passing a physical. Cubs general manager Jim Hendry told the media before Wednesday night's game that Edmonds was on his way to Chicago and must pass a physical before he can join the team, this according to the AP.
Al Reyes, P, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 3:48 PM CT
The Rays activated Al Reyes from the 15-day DL on Wednesday, the Tampa Tribune confirms. Reyes had been out since April 14 due to a right shoulder impingement.
Rickie Weeks, 2B, Milwaukee BrewersWednesday 5/14, 3:35 PM CT
Rickie Weeks is getting the day off on Wednesday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Craig Counsell is starting in his place.
Raul Chavez, C, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 2:50 PM CT
The Pirates called up Raul Chavez on Wednesday to take the roster spot of injured catcher Ryan Doumit, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Chavez, 35, was hitting .306-3-13 over 26 games at Triple-A Indianapolis.
Jeff Keppinger, SS, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 1:43 PM CT
As expected, the Reds placed Jeff Keppinger on the DL on Wednesday. The infielder fractured his left kneecap when he fouled a ball off the joint on Tuesday. Keppinger will undergo an MRI later on Wednesday, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 1:37 PM CT
Jay Bruce had a decent little afternoon at the dish on Wednesday. The outfielder went 3-for-3 with a double, triple, homer, three RBI, two runs, and two walks against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Bruce is 22-for-36 (.611) with three homers and 12 RBI over the last 10 games.
Paul Janish, SS, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 12:23 PM CT
The Reds have called up Paul Janish to take the roster spot of Jeff Keppinger, who fractured his left kneecap on Tuesday night, ESPN.com confirms. Janish, 25, was hitting .293-4-20 over 35 games at Triple-A Louisville.
Omar Vizquel, SS, San Francisco GiantsWednesday 5/14, 9:55 AM CT
Omar Vizquel is expected to sit on Wednesday after starting the previous four games, the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 9:48 AM CT
Jack Wilson will begin a rehab stint with Double-A Altoona on Thursday. He is aiming to rejoin the Pirates on May 27, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. Wilson has been out since April 3 due to a strained left calf.
Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 9:35 AM CT
Ryan Doumit is headed to the disabled list after fracturing the tip of his left thumb on Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review confirms. The Pirates aren't sure how long he will be out, but they need to call up another catcher.
Wandy Rodriguez, P, Houston AstrosWednesday 5/14, 9:22 AM CT
Wandy Rodriguez threw 60 pitches in a simulated game on Tuesday and continues to provide glowing reports. "I feel nothing today," he tells the Houston Chronicle. "I'll throw again in Texas on Friday." Rodriguez will throw 80 pitches on Friday and then possibly go on a rehab assignment. He is on the DL due to a strained left groin.
Takashi Saito, P, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 9:18 AM CT
Takashi Saito continues to deal with flu-like symptoms. He wasn't able to pitch over the weekend, and he remained out as of Tuesday. Rest, medicine, and an IV have helped him improve, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Ty Wigginton, 3B, Houston AstrosWednesday 5/14, 9:16 AM CT
Ty Wigginton wasn't able to play on Tuesday due to a sore ribcage. He was hit by a pitch on Monday. "It's pretty sore right now," he informs the Houston Chronicle. "It was tough the last couple of innings (Monday). Throwing with it hurt and running with it hurt. (Manager Cecil Cooper) chose to give me a day off." X-rays were negative.
Scott Olsen, P, Washington NationalsWednesday 5/14, 9:11 AM CT
Scott Olsen threw in the bullpen on Tuesday and tell the Miami Herald that his arm is okay. "It feels fine," Olsen claims. "I wasn't trying to crank it up. But the ball was coming out of my hand good, and I could tell there was a little bit of life on it." The southpaw only hit around 87 or 88 mph during his start on Sunday.
Jason Hirsh, P, Colorado RockiesWednesday 5/14, 8:57 AM CT
Jason Hirsh threw 30 pitches over two simulated innings on Tuesday. He is happy with his progress and hopes to return in mid-June, the Denver Post reports. Hirsh is out due to a strained right shoulder.
Ryan Speier, P, Colorado RockiesWednesday 5/14, 8:51 AM CT
Ryan Speier was not available on Tuesday night and could miss more time due to a bruised right rotator cuff, the Denver Post notes. "I don't think it would be a DL situation. Hopefully, I will be fine after a few days," Speier says. He took a line drive off the shoulder on Sunday.
Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee BrewersWednesday 5/14, 8:46 AM CT
Manager Ned Yost confirms that Eric Gagne is back in the closer's role after one day off. "I just think that he just needed a day to get away from closing," Yost informs the AP. "I believe and I trust in my guys, and Eric Gagne’s my closer."
Rich Hill, P, Chicago CubsWednesday 5/14, 8:34 AM CT
Rich Hill owns a 1.69 ERA over two starts for Triple-A Iowa, but he has also walked five batters over 10.2 innings. He needs to pitch better in order to return to the majors. "I would think so," manager Lou Piniella informs the Chicago Sun-Times. The skipper notes that Hill only threw 28 of his 55 fastballs for strikes in his last outing.
Jeff Karstens, P, Pittsburgh PiratesWednesday 5/14, 8:15 AM CT
Jeff Karstens will make a second extended spring training outing on Thursday. He is expected to throw five innings, the New York Daily News reports. Karstens has been out all season due to a groin injury. He should begin a rehab assignment next week.
Clayton Kershaw, P, Los Angeles DodgersWednesday 5/14, 8:11 AM CT
Clayton Kershaw was due to be called up on Saturday, but his rough outing on Monday has caused his promotion to be delayed. "They had him lined up, but he didn't pitch very well," manager Joe Torre tells MiLB.com. "We haven't made the decision, but to me, it's doubtful." Kershaw allowed five hits and five runs over 3.1 innings against Mobile.
Nick Johnson, 1B, Washington NationalsWednesday 5/14, 8:07 AM CT
Nick Johnson has a strained tendon in his right wrist and is day-to-day. X-rays taken on Tuesday night were negative, the Washington Post notes.
Johan Santana, P, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 8:05 AM CT
Johan Santana will start on Friday against the Yankees, the New York Daily News confirms. Oliver Perez and John Maine will follow.
Jason Bergmann, P, Washington NationalsWednesday 5/14, 8:02 AM CT
Jason Bergmann will be called up to start on Wednesday against the Mets, the Washington Post confirms. The right-hander is 2-2 with a 3.72 ERA over five starts at Triple-A Columbus.
Luis Castillo, 2B, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 7:58 AM CT
Manager Willie Randolph tells the New York Daily News that Luis Castillo could land on the disabled list if his strained left quad doesn't improve quickly. Castillo has not played since Sunday.
Shane Victorino, CF, Philadelphia PhilliesWednesday 5/14, 7:55 AM CT
Shane Victorino started in right field on Tuesday night, a spot he hasn't played since last season. He had been holding down the center field job, but Jayson Werth started there. "Tonight, that's what I wanted to do," manager Charlie Manuel informs the Philadelphia Daily News. "I think I told you guys before that Werth will play some in center field. I said that in the winter, I said that in the spring, I said it right before Victorino came back."
Nelson Figueroa, P, New York MetsWednesday 5/14, 7:46 AM CT
The Mets designated Nelson Figueroa for assignment on Tuesday night. Claudio Vargas has been called up to take his rotation spot.
Jair Jurrjens, P, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 7:31 AM CT
Jair Jurrjens will work on short rest and start for the Braves on Friday. He threw 69 pitches in the first half of a doubleheader on Monday. "Sixty-nine pitches is nothing," manager Bobby Cox tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Kelly Johnson, 2B, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 7:25 AM CT
The Braves dropped Kelly Johnson from first to seventh in the batting order on Tuesday. Yunel Escobar and Mark Kotsay are now hitting in the top two spots. "Kotsay's been hot, and Escobar's hitting over .300 with an on-base percentage around .400," manager Bobby Cox explains to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "And I think it will give Kelly a chance to drive in some runs down in the order."
Micah Owings, P, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 7:22 AM CT
Manager Bob Melvin notes that Sunday's rainout helped all of his starting pitchers, as it allowed him to move the rotation back one day. Notably, Melvin tells the Arizona Republic that it gave Micah Owings an extra day to rest a sore right ankle. Owings will start on Wednesday.
Orlando Hudson, 2B, Arizona DiamondbacksWednesday 5/14, 7:16 AM CT
Orlando Hudson went 2-for-4 with two RBI on Tuesday night, but the bigger news was that the second baseman was in the lineup. He had missed six straight games due to a strained right hamstring.
Mike Gonzalez, P, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 7:13 AM CT
Mike Gonzalez worked two perfect innings in an extended spring training game on Tuesday. The southpaw is scheduled for another two-inning outing on Tuesday, but he is very close to starting a minor league rehab stint, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Gonzalez is just shy of 12 months removed from Tommy John surgery.
Juan Francisco, 3B, Cincinnati RedsWednesday 5/14, 1:06 AM CT
Juan Francisco went 3-for-5 with two home runs for High-A Sarasota on Tuesday.
Tim Alderson, P, San Francisco GiantsWednesday 5/14, 1:02 AM CT
Tim Alderson lowered his ERA to 2.89 at High-A after allowing one run in five innings on Tuesday for his fifth win. He allowed five hits, two walks and struck out three.
Tommy Hanson, P, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 1:02 AM CT
Tommie Hanson won his first Double-A start of the season on Tuesday, allowing one run in 6.1 innings. He allowed five hits, four walks and struck out seven.
Jaime Garcia, P, St. Louis CardinalsWednesday 5/14, 1:00 AM CT
Jaime Garcia threw seven scoreless innings in his second start of the season for Triple-A Memphis. He allowed six hits, one walk and struck out six.
Brandon Jones, LF, Atlanta BravesWednesday 5/14, 12:59 AM CT
Brandon Jones went 4-for-5 with his second home run of the second for Triple-A Richmond on Tuesday.
Carlos Lee, LF, Houston AstrosWednesday 5/14, 12:07 AM CT
Carlos Lee hit his eighth home run to drive in his 28th run of the season for the Astros on Tuesday night.
Fred Lewis, LF, San Francisco GiantsWednesday 5/14, 12:04 AM CT
Fred Lewis was a home run short of the cycle on Tuesday night as he went 3-for-4 with a run scored for the Giants.
Lance Berkman, 1B, Houston AstrosWednesday 5/14, 12:01 AM CT
Lance Berkman went 1-for-3 to extend his hitting streak to 12 games thanks to a little help from the score keeper.