| Derek Lowe, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Monday 6/2, 11:49 PM CT |
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| Derek Lowe is on a roll. He held the Rockies to five hits and one run over eight innings on Monday night. Lowe improved to 3-5, and he has served up only three runs over his last three starts (23 innings). |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Monday 6/2, 11:46 PM CT |
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| Todd Helton couldn't carry the Rockies on Monday night. He went 3-for-4 with one run, but the club scored just two times. |
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| Matt Kemp, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Monday 6/2, 11:44 PM CT |
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| Matt Kemp went 3-for-5 with a solo homer and three runs in Monday's win over the Rockies. It was his second straight three-hit game. |
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| Mike Pelfrey won't be bumped from the rotation, yet. The Mets plan to keep him in the majors, move Claudio Vargas to a long relief role, and send down reliever Carlos Muniz, MLB.com reports. |
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| Oliver Perez couldn't make it out of the first inning on Monday night. He allowed a homer, double, single, walk, double, homer, and walk before being pulled after getting just one out. The sum total was five runs. |
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| Ryan Zimmerman will be placed on the DL on Tuesday, the Washington Post confirms. The club doesn't know how much time he'll miss due to a small labral tear in his left shoulder. "I've had players who've had the same injury who took 10 days off, then played for five years," general manager Jim Bowden says. "Then I've had some who've been operated on. It can be anywhere in between, and we just don't know yet." Dr. James Andrews (Alabama), Dr. Timothy Kremchek (Cincinnati), and Dr. Robert Cofield (Minnesota) will all be consulted on Zimmerman's ailment. |
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| Casey Blake, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Monday 6/2, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Casey Blake had a monster night in Texas. The third baseman homered twice, doubled, and drove in seven runs against the Rangers. Blake did that all by the fourth inning but was quiet thereafter. |
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| It was a tale of two nights for Tom Gorzelanny on Monday. The southpaw allowed six hits, four runs, and two walks over the first three innings, but he settled in and served up only one hit over the next three frames. Gorzelanny ended up with a no-decision. |
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| Jason Michaels socked his first homer of the year on Monday, and it was a good one. The outfielder came off the bench and hit a grand slam off Adam Wainwright. |
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| It took seven innings, but the Pirates finally got to Adam Wainwright on Monday night. Wainwright tossed six scoreless before serving up four runs (a grand slam) in the seventh frame and another run in the eighth. He took the loss and slipped to 5-3. |
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| It wasn't pretty (one hit, one walk), but Salomon Torres earned his sixth save on Monday. The right-hander has five saves and one win since May 24, and he has allowed only two hits over his last 5.2 innings. |
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| Prince Fielder continues to flex his muscles. He went 3-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs, and a stolen base on Monday. Fielder has gone deep in three of the last four games. |
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| Chris Snyder, C, Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday 6/2, 10:05 PM CT |
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| Chris Snyder led the D'Backs with a double, homer, and two RBI in Monday's loss to the Brewers. |
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| John Smoltz didn't have a storybook return to the bullpen. Far from it. He allowed three hits and two runs to the Marlins on Monday and blew a save chance. |
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| Kevin Gregg blew his second straight save (third overall) on Monday. He got one out against the Braves before walking two batters, allowing a fielder's choice, and throwing a wild pitch. Gregg allowed a run without giving up a hit. |
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| Hanley Ramirez went 0-for-5 with a pair of strikeouts on Monday night. The stud shortstop has whiffed in 16 straight contests (28 total strikeouts). It's also been a while since his last homer (May 12), RBI (May 13), and stolen base (May 8). |
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| Yunel Escobar hit a two-run, walk-off homer in the 10th inning to lead the Braves over the Marlins on Monday night. The shortstop also has two singles on the night and finished with a pair of runs and three RBI. |
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| Manny Ramirez seems to be enjoying his days in the 500 club. He sent a ball over the fence for the third straight game on Monday and is up to 502 career long balls. However, Ramirez also flied out with two men on and two outs in the ninth. The Red Sox lost 6-3. |
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| Jason Schmidt has reset his 30-day minor league rehab clock by coming down with a left calf injury, the Los Angeles Daily News reports. The veteran is coming back from a right shoulder surgery. |
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| Shane Victorino only went 1-for-4 on Monday, but the effort was good enough to push his hitting streak to 14 games. He is 24-for-60 (.400) with 18 runs, seven RBI, and six steals during that span. |
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| It wasn't Bronson Arroyo's night on Monday. The right-hander served up 10 hits and five runs over 4.1 innings against the Phillies. Three of the balls went over the fence. Arroyo also walked two and struck out four. |
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| Brad Lidge, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 6/2, 8:47 PM CT |
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| Brad Lidge shut the door on the Reds on Monday night and earned his 14th save. The right-hander struck out two batters, and he now owns a ridiculous 17 whiffs over his last nine innings. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Monday 6/2, 8:45 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce continues to prove that the Reds are idiots for not calling him up sooner. The rookie went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs in Monday's loss to the Phillies. Bruce has four straight multi-hit efforts and has homered in each of the last three contests. His batting average actually dropped to .577. |
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 6/2, 8:42 PM CT |
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| Chase Utley went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's win over the Reds. He leads the majors with 21 homers and currently trails only Josh Hamilton (63) in RBI. |
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| Kory Casto, 3B, Washington Nationals | Monday 6/2, 8:38 PM CT |
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| The Nationals will call up Kory Casto from Triple-A Columbus when they place Ryan Zimmerman on the DL, the Washington Post reports. Casto, 26, is hitting .315 with three homers and 16 RBI over 22 games. |
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| Tim Hudson, P, Atlanta Braves | Monday 6/2, 8:26 PM CT |
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| Tim Hudson expects to make his next start despite a mild left hamstring strain. "Hopefully, the next few days it'll gradually get a little better," Hudson informs MLB.com. "But even if it stays the way it is, it should be OK to go out there and pitch." He suffered the injury on Sunday and is slated to face the Phillies on Friday. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Monday 6/2, 8:04 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel was not in the lineup on Monday because of the matchup against left-hander Tom Gorzelanny, MLB.com reports. Manager Tony La Russa explains that Ankiel didn't sit due to the injury he suffered on his left hand on Sunday. |
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| David Riske, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Monday 6/2, 8:01 PM CT |
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| David Riske has yet to throw off a mound and isn't close to returning from a right elbow injury, the AP reports. "He's playing catch today. Right now, we're not much past that," manager Ned Yost explains. "We're going to take it day by day, but he's feeling much, much better." Riske has been out since May 14. |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Monday 6/2, 7:58 PM CT |
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| Eric Gagne has been playing catch, but he has yet to throw off a mound. He won't be ready to return when he's eligible to come off the DL on Thursday, the AP reports. Gagne is out due to right rotator cuff tendinitis. |
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| Ian Stewart, 3B, Colorado Rockies | Monday 6/2, 7:51 PM CT |
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| Ian Stewart is listed as the starter at second base on Monday. It will be his fifth appearance at the position. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs is back in the lineup on Monday, the Rocky Mountain News reports. He took a pitch off the left wrist on Saturday and sat out on Sunday. |
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| The Rockies shortstop problems are spreading. Double-A shortstop Chris Nelson broke the hamate bone in his left hand/wrist and will miss the next four-to-six weeks, the Rocky Mountain News reports. |
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| Moises Alou believes he can be back in the Mets lineup by Friday, the New York Post reports. He strained his left calf on May 21 and landed on the DL. Friday is his first possible date for a return. |
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 6/2, 6:53 PM CT |
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| Jack Wilson is listed as the starter for Monday's game against the Cardinals. He has missed the last two contests due to tightness in the muscles above his left calf and behind his knee. |
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| The Padres activated Justin Hampson from the 15-day DL on Monday, the Ticker reports. He had been out due to tendinitis in his left shoulder. Sean Henn was optioned to Triple-A in order to open up a roster spot. |
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| Blaine Boyer was cleared to continue pitching after an MRI showed no issues with the knee he tweaked on Sunday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. |
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| Manager Bobby Cox informs the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he'll split the closer duties between John Smoltz, Rafael Soriano, and Manny Acosta in the near future. "We'll play it by ear every day," Cox explains. |
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| Mike Parisi, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Monday 6/2, 6:12 PM CT |
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| Mike Parisi will get a second start on Thursday against the Nationals despite getting rocked by the Pirates on Saturday, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
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| An MRI has revealed a small labral tear in Ryan Zimmerman's left shoulder, the Ticker reports. Team physician Dr. Benjamin Shaffer has recommended anti-inflammatory injections and rest. Zimmerman will seek second, third and fourth opinions around the country. |
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| Kris Benson, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 6/2, 5:50 PM CT |
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| Sigh. Kris Benson was scratched from his scheduled start on Monday due to tightness and soreness in his right biceps, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports. "It's a concern enough for him not to pitch," assistant general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. says. "He didn't feel comfortable pitching. He kind of tested it this morning and didn't feel comfortable posting up and pitching tonight. We're concerned about it." Benson was slated to make his first minor league rehab appearances for High-A Clearwater. |
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| The Phillies activated outfielder Chris Snelling on Monday night, MLB.com confirms. Outfielder T.J. Bohn was optioned to Triple-A to open up a spot. Snelling was out due to left knee inflammation. |
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| As expected, the Braves activated John Smoltz from the 15-day DL on Monday, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. He has been out due to right shoulder inflammation, and he has returned as a reliever. |
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| Lance Berkman has been named the NL Player of the Month for May, according to the AP. During the month, Berkman led the majors in batting average (.471), on-base percentage (.553), hits (49) and total bases (85). He also blasted nine homers, with 22 RBI and 31 runs scored.
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| As a follow-up to a previous report, John Smoltz expects to be activated from the DL prior to tonight's battle against the Marlins, according to the AP. Smoltz said, "Monday is still the plan."
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| Outfielder Raul Gonzalez has agreed to a minor league deal with the Mets, according to the AP. |
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 6/2, 2:54 PM CT |
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| Chase Utley was named the NL Player of the Week, according to the AP. Utley crushed five homers and drove in 14 runs last week for the Phillies, and has helped lead the club to the top spot in the NL East Division. He held a .391 average over the award-winning week as well, with 25 total bases. |
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| Hanley Ramirez is hitting 4-for-9 over his last two games since brusing his left thumb on Friday night, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jo-Jo Reyes will take the hill against Florida tonight, and he will be looking to build upon his last start, when he only allowed one earned run on two hits over seven innings against the Brewers on May 28, according to MLB.com. |
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| The season is now into June, and Chipper Jones is still hitting over .400 (.405), according to MLB.com. Jones will battle the Marlins next, a team he is batting .309 over his career against, with 35 homers and 137 RBI. |
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| John Smoltz is reportedly ready to close for the Braves' bullpen, according to ESPN.com. Smoltz can no longer handle a starting gig, due to his right shoulder, and moving to the bullpen is his only alternative, other than retire. |
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| The Astros have activated Geoff Geary from the DL, according to the Sports Network. As previously reported, Jack Cassel was optioned to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for Geary. |
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| Right-hander Scott Patterson has been called up from Triple-A Scranton on Sunday, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Rafael Furcal’s back-injury has become frustrating for the fantasy nation. The Dodgers' shortstop has been out of action since mid-May and as of today (June 2) the news on Furcal remains questionable. |
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| Lastings Milledge currently leads the Nationals with 10 stolen bases, according to the Washington Post. He only stole three bases with the Mets in 2007, but commented, "I've been feeling really good stealing bases. I can't be afraid of getting thrown out. We all know we have to play small ball. We don't have guys who are going to hit us 40 or 50 home runs."
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| Ryan Zimmerman will undergo an MRI today on his ailing left shoulder, according to the Washington Post. Results of the test will determine whether Zimmerman can play Tuesday, or whether he will require further rest and a possible trip to the DL. Manager Manny Acta said, "Well, I just hope for the best, obviously. He doesn't feel that it's anything serious, but not until we have the results from the MRI will we find out."
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| He plans to test his ailing back by taking a few swings inside the batting cage within a day or two, but Josh Willingham isn't overly optimistic, according to the Miami Herald. Willingham said, "I'm not getting up about it, and I'm not getting down about it. If I can swing it well, I'll move forward."
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| Joel Pineiro isn't likely to return from the DL when eligible on Thursday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. His right groin strain has been slow to heal, and Manager Tony LaRussa said, "I don't think Joel will be ready in time for Thursday, but we'll see."
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| Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 6/2, 9:23 AM CT |
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| Ryan Doumit caught a full bullpen session Sunday and also began hitting off a tee, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. After the session Doumit stated, "It felt great. I feel like I am days away, really. I felt game-ready catching today. There was one pitch I felt that jammed it a little bit but the next pitch, the pain went away. I'm hoping to take one more session tomorrow and then see what happens."
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 6/2, 9:17 AM CT |
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| Jack Wilson was penciled into the Pirates' lineup on Sunday morning, but was ultimately scratched for his second straight game due to tightness in the muscles above his calf and behind his knee, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Tom Gorzelanny is on a short leash, and GM Neal Huntington commented that he could be demoted to Triple-A if he continues to struggle, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Huntington added, "As hesitant as we would be to do something like that, yes, we would. We have to figure out the best course of action to get him back to his potential." |
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| Geoff Geary is going to be activated from the DL on Tuesday, according to the Houston Chronicle. He has recovered from a strained groin. Jack Cassel has been optioned to Triple-A to open up a roster spot for Geary. |
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| Jack Cassel has been optioned back to Triple-A Round Rock after getting lit up for six hits and six runs (four earned) with one walk and three strikeouts over 2.1 innings of work Sunday against the Brewers, according to the Houston Chronice. Geoff Geary will be activated from the DL on Tuesday, and the team moved Cassel to make room on the roster. |
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| Ubaldo Jimenez was hit on his left knee by a Ryan Theriot line drive on Sunday, and could have his next start scheduled for Friday pushed back, according to the Denver Post. Jimenez battled the injury for five innings before coming out, and said, "It's probably going to hurt today, but I didn't want to come out."
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| Ryan Spilborghs could return to the Rockies' starting lineup on Monday, according to the Denver Post. He is nursing a bruised left wrist but stated, "It's nothing a little Advil can't fix."
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| Brian Fuentes could be on the Yankees' radar, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Kevin Correia is projected to return to the Giants' starting rotation on June 15, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Homer Bailey was pulled in his last start for Louisville (in the third inning Sunday) so he can begin his 2008 big league tour for the Reds on Thursday. Bailey will replace Josh Fogg in the rotation, this according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
"I didn't see (Justin) Mallet warming up, I didn't see anything and (Bats manager Rick Sweet) starts walking out there - I was actually a little mad," Bailey said. "... He said, 'Don't worry about it, you're throwing Thursday in Philadelphia.' "
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| With Pedro Martinez scheduled to return to the rotation, one of the Mets' starters will have to be bumped. Mike Pelfrey or Claudio Vargas are the candidates. Pelrey still has minor league options and can be sent to the farm, unlike Claudio Vargas.
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