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| Alfredo Figaro threw a complete game shutout three-hitter for Low-A West Michigan on Sunday to improve his record to 7-2. |
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| J.P. Arencibia hit his 10th homer of the season for High-A Dunedin on Sunday. |
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| Greg Halman, OF, Seattle Mariners | Sunday 6/1, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Greg Halman went 3-for-4 with his 16th homer of the season for High-A High Desert on Sunday. |
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| Max Ramirez hit his 14th home run of the season for Double-A Frisco on Sunday. He is now hitting .376-14-42 this season. |
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| Texas' Ian Kinsler stretched his career-best hitting streak to 16 games with a sixth-inning single in Sunday's loss to Oakland. |
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| Josh Hamilton hit his American League leading 15th home run on Sunday against the A's. The center fielder recorded two RBI to add to his lead leading 63. |
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| Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 6/1, 9:24 PM CT |
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| Aaron Hill, who left Thursday's game after a collision with shortstop David Eckstein and suffered a concussion, missed his third straight game Sunday. |
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| Tigers' manager Jim Leyland continues to be creative with his starting lineups. Carlos Guillen started in left field for the first time in his career as a way for Leyland to get Brandon Inge, Guillen and Miguel Cabrera in the lineup together. |
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| Miguel Batista allowed three runs on five hits, walked four and struck out two in 5.1 innings of work Sunday. |
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| Jeremy Bonderman allowed a career-high 12 hits but only three earned runs in seven innings of work. The right-hander was not involved in the decision on Sunday as the Tigers scratched out four runs in the ninth inning to win their 24th game of the season. |
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| J.J. Putz, P, Seattle Mariners | Sunday 6/1, 8:03 PM CT |
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| J.J. Putz began the ninth by striking out Ivan Rodriguez but then walked Brandon Inge allowed Curtis Granderson and Placido Polanco to single giving the Tigers 4-3 lead, and eventually the win on Sunday. Putz suffered his third loss of the season. |
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| Zach Miner, P, Detroit Tigers | Sunday 6/1, 7:56 PM CT |
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| Zach Miner eared his second win of the season by throwing a scoreless eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers scored four times in the ninth inning off struggling J.J. Putz to beat the Seattle Mariners 7-5 Sunday. |
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| Magglio Ordonez went 2-for-4 and drove in a pair of runs to help the Tigers start a four-run ninth inning as Detroit outlasted Seattle, 7-5 on Sunday.
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| Miguel Cabrera's two-run double sparked a four-run ninth inning as Detroit outlasted Seattle, 7-5, in the finale of a three-game weekend series at Safeco Field. |
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| Jack Cust, LF, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 6/1, 7:36 PM CT |
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| Jack Cust finished May hot and began June with the same fire. The A's left-fielder hit a home run and drove in two runs as the Oakland Athletics rallied for a 13-8 victory over the Texas Rangers on Sunday to end their four-game losing streak. |
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| Scott Feldman allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits, walked two and struck out two in six innings of work. |
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| Rookie Jose Arredondo got credit for the victory after three innings of scoreless relief in the Angels 4-3 come from behind over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday. |
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| Jon Garland, P, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 6/1, 7:02 PM CT |
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| Jon Garland threw 115 pitches over five innings, matching his shortest outing in 12 starts with the Angels. He allowed three runs on five hits, walked four and struck out three in the no-decision. |
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| A.J. Burnett allowed two runs on three hits, walked three and struck out eight over eight innings. However, B.J. Ryan blew his first save of the season spoiling the Burnett effort. |
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| B.J. Ryan, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 6/1, 6:48 PM CT |
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| B.J. Ryan hit Howie Kendrick with a bases-loaded fastball in the ninth inning to force in the tying run. One pitch later shortstop Maicer Izturis singled home the game-winner to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
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| Jose Bautista went 3-for-4 and was the lone bright spot for in the Pirates 7-4 loss to the Cardinals on Sunday. |
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| Chicago rookie Sean Gallagher allowed three runs on six hits, walked none and struck out eight in 5.2 innings of work, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Sunday. |
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| Brian Burres allowed seven runs on 12 hits, walked one and struck out two, lasting only four innings in a 9-4 loss to the Red Sox. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 6/1, 5:10 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 2-for-3 with three RBI and the Boston Red Sox won their 35th game of the season in a 9-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday. |
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| Mike Lowell hit his seventh home run of the season and the Boston Red Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 9-4 on Sunday. |
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| Bartolo Colon won his third straight game in as many starts and the Boston Red Sox found their lost offense this weekend at the expense of the Baltimore Orioles in a 9-4 victory Sunday. The former Cy Young winner allowed four runs on seven hits, walked two and struck out five in six innings of work. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Sunday 6/1, 4:43 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter hit his third home run of the season and was the lone Yankees run producer in a 6-1 loss to the Twins on Sunday afternoon. |
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| Darrell Rasner suffered his second straight loss as the Minnesota Twins beat the Yankees 6-1 on Sunday afternoon. The Yankees' right-hander allowed four runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out eight over 5.1 innings of work. |
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| Brian Bass, P, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 6/1, 4:33 PM CT |
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| The Minnesota's bullpen came through with scoreless relief Sunday after starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the nose by a line drive during the Twins' 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. Brian Bass won his second game of the year after taking the ball in the fifth inning and throwing 1.2 innings of one hit ball. |
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| Michael Cuddyer went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs in the Twins' 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday. Cuddyer was 5-for-10 with five RBI's this weekend against Yankee pitching. |
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| Paul Byrd, P, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 6/1, 4:24 PM CT |
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| Paul Byrd, who has been roughed up on the road this year, lasted only 4.1 innings in Sunday's 6-1 loss to Kansas City. The right-hander and was charged with six runs and nine hits. He dropped to 0-5 in six road starts.
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| Grady Sizemore went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run but it wasn't enough as the Indians dropped their second straight game, 6-1, to Kansas City. Sizemore homered with one out in the eighth to spoil Brian Bannister's shutout attempt. |
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| Brian Bannister pitched into the eighth to help Kansas City beat the Cleveland Indians 6-1 on Sunday. Bannister gave up five hits, walked one and struck out four to earn his first win in four starts. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury slowed down on Sunday. He went 3-for-5 with only one stolen base against the Orioles. Ellsbury was also caught attempting to take second base. He has swiped eight bags over the past four games. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 6/1, 3:58 PM CT |
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| Luke Scott went 2-for-4 with a double, homer, two runs, and two RBI in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox. The outfielder has socked three long balls over his last eight games. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 6/1, 3:55 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 2-for-3 with a homer, walk, one run, and three RBI in Sunday's win over the Orioles. |
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| Jim Thome, DH, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 6/1, 3:53 PM CT |
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| Jim Thome went 2-for-5 with a pair of doubles on Sunday. The effort doesn't seem remarkable until you realize that the DH hasn't hit two doubles in a game since August 19, 2006. |
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| Andy Sonnanstine scattered 10 hits over 5.2 innings of work against the White Sox on Sunday. He held the opposition to three runs and took a no-decision. Sonnanstine has now served up 55 hits over his last 35.2 frames. |
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| Mark Buehrle went six innings against the Rays on Sunday and allowed seven hits and three runs. The veteran southpaw walked two and struck out five in the no-decision. |
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| Gabe Gross, RF, Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday 6/1, 3:44 PM CT |
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| Gabe Gross did a pretty good job of filling in for a resting Carl Crawford on Sunday. The backup outfielder hit a two-run triple to tie the game at 3-3 in the fifth inning, and he socked a walk-off solo homer in the 10th. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 6/1, 3:25 PM CT |
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| Mike Jacobs typically struggles against southpaws, but he took Jamie Moyer deep twice on Sunday. The Marlins first baseman finished the game with four RBI. |
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| Mark Teixeira had only one hit on Sunday, but it was a solo homer. The first baseman has gone deep in three of his last four games. |
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| Richie Sexson is out again on Sunday, and Miguel Cairo will make his fifth straight start at first base. "We've put Cairo out there and to be honest, he's energized us," manager John McLaren explains to the Seattle Times. "He's given us great defense. He's given us a different look, gives us some speed, contact hitter and we've played pretty good. So in the situation we're in, I'm not going to change it. We're starting to play good. Again, it's about Miguel, it's not about Richie." McLaren also suggests that the move is not permanent. |
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| Nick Blackburn took a Bobby Abreu line drive off the face on Sunday. He left during the fifth inning and was replaced by Brian Bass. Blackburn was hit on the right side of the face and walked off under his own power, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. |
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| Matt Holliday will begin a Triple-A rehab assignment on Thursday, the Denver Post reports. He will spend three days with the Sky Sox and test his injured left hamstring. |
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| Howie Kendrick is out of the lineup on Sunday. The Angels are giving him a day off after two straight starts, the Orange County Register reports. "We want him to feel his way back into it," manager Mike Scioscia says. "I think his hamstring is fine. Everything seems to be where it needs to be." Sean Rodriguez will start in his place. |
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| Doug Mathis has been moved up in the rotation to start on Monday against the Indians, the AP reports. |
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| Vicente Padilla is on his way to Nicaragua to attend a family matter, the Dallas Morning News reports. His scheduled start has been pushed from Monday to Tuesday. If he can't return in time, A.J. Murray would be called up. |
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| Kelvin Jimenez was sent down to Triple-A Memphis on Sunday, the AP reports. |
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| Victor Martinez is still dealing with a lingering left hamstring issue, and he was not in the starting lineup on Sunday. "Victor needs the day," manager Eric Wedge explains to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "When he hits, his lower half is real active. It all comes into play with him... He still feels it when he runs." Martinez initially injured his hamstring on March 31. |
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| Carlos Quentin will get the day off on Sunday, the Chicago Tribune reports. Nick Swisher is starting in left field, and Brian Anderson is in center. |
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| Dan Giese, P, New York Yankees | Sunday 6/1, 12:19 PM CT |
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| The Yankees plan to call up Dan Giese on Tuesday, the New York Daily News reports. Giese, 31, is 4-2 with a 2.02 ERA over 12 appearances (nine starts) at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. |
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| The Yankees designated Morgan Ensberg for assignment on Sunday, the New York Daily News reports. |
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| Nick Punto, SS, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 6/1, 12:08 PM CT |
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| Nick Punto was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday. He is dealing with general soreness, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. Punto was slated to start at shortstop, but Brendan Harris will take his place. |
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| David Ortiz is not in Sunday's lineup against the Orioles. He injured his left wrist on Saturday night and is day-to-day. The Boston Globe believes Ortiz will undergo an MRI at some point. X-rays taken on Saturday were negative. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Sunday 6/1, 11:17 AM CT |
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| J.D. Drew will start in right field on Sunday, the Boston Globe confirms. The veteran outfielder has been dealing with vertigo. |
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| Carl Crawford is getting a day off on Sunday, the St. Petersburg Times reports. Gabe Gross will start in right field. |
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| Matt Albers, P, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 6/1, 11:06 AM CT |
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| Matt Albers could start on Tuesday against the Twins, the Baltimore Sun reports. Triple-A hurler Radhames Liz is also a candidate to replace Steve Trachsel. |
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| Kevin Millar is dealing with a strained right hamstring and bruised left shin, but he doesn't want to take time off. "He's the manager, but I'll resist it if it's because of the hamstring," Millar tells the Baltimore Sun. "I'm 100 percent fine. Dave (Trembley) knows I'm 100 percent fine." The veteran admits he hasn't been able to run at full speed since straining his hamstring about 10 days ago. |
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| David Ortiz underwent X-rays on his left wrist on Saturday night. The results were negative, the Boston Globe reports. "He took a swing and felt something in his wrist," manager Terry Francona explains. "It was very tender. That is what we know right now. Obviously, it is a concern. We will wait to hear what happened." |
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| Nick Swisher was dropped to ninth in the batting order on Saturday. The struggling slugger also shaved the hair off both sides of his bead. "I don't know what else to do," Swisher informs the Chicago Tribune. He went 0-for-2 and saw his average dip to .201. |
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| Carlos Guillen is moving again. The infielder is slated to start in left field on Sunday, the Detroit Free Press reports. Guillen has never played outfield in the pros. "This is how I can get (Guillen) in the lineup if I want to play (Brandon) Inge at third," manager Jim Leyland explains. Guillen will remain the regular third baseman. |
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| Mark Grudzielanek went 2-for-4 with an RBI on Saturday. He had missed the previous four games due to a sore back. |
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| Nick Punto, SS, Minnesota Twins | Sunday 6/1, 10:34 AM CT |
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| Nick Punto started at shortstop on Saturday night, and although he committed a costly error, he could see a lot more time at that spot. "I'm going to see how he does and go from there," manager Ron Gardenhire informs the St. Paul Pioneer Press. "Every day? He'll determine that, but I know what he can do and I know what he does best, and that's defense, and I know you need to catch the ball in the middle of the field." |
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| Mike Sweeney has cartilage damage on the inside and outside of his left knee, the Oakland Tribune reports. The veteran will see a doctor in the Bay Area on Monday. Sweeney is on the DL. |
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| Jorge Posada won't return to the Yankees lineup until Thursday, at the earliest. "He will catch Monday and Tuesday in extended spring training, and if everything goes OK, he could catch here Thursday," manager Joe Girardi informs the New York Post. Posada is on the DL due to rotator cuff tendinitis, and he missed all of May. |
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| Ian Kinsler went 3-for-5 and extended his hitting streak to 15 games on Saturday night. The second baseman hit .300 with six homers, 22 RBI, 27 runs, and eight steals over 26 games in May. |
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| Elvis Andrus has a fractured finger on his right hand and will miss the next three weeks, the Dallas Morning News reports. The 19-year-old shortstop is hitting .268 with 19 steals at Double-A Frisco. |
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| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Sunday 6/1, 9:18 AM CT |
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| The Mets have contacted the Pirates about the availability of Xavier Nady and Jason Bay, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reports. |
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