| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 6/4, 11:56 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Greg Maddux was brilliant in support of the 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, a pitcher's duel won by the consummate veteran and future Hall of Famer. Maddux went seven strong innings to allow just one run on three hit with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 6/4, 11:51 PM CT |
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| Chicago LHP Ted Lilly put an outstanding performance on the mound this evening, but the end result was his fifth loss of the season as the Cubs fell 2-1 to the Padres. Lilly pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs (both earned) on seven hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 11:41 PM CT |
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| The Padres emerged victorious from a pitcher's duel fought against the Chicago Cubs, taking the 2-1 win. The top man behind the offensive effort was outfielder Brian Giles , going 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles on the evening, posting one run scored. |
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| The Cubs suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres this evening, posting a total of just four hits as a team. The leader of the cause was shortstop Ryan Theriot , going 2-for-4 with two singles and his 11th stolen base of the season. |
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| Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips went 1-for-3 with a walk against Philadelphia this evening, but more importantly, he swiped two bases that helped him earn two runs scored. |
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez reports he is feeling no pain or discomfort of any kind the day after his first start since returning from a strained left hamstring, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 11:03 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh outfielder Nate McLouth put one RBI on the board today in the win over the Astros and now carries a whopping 43 RBIs on the season. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 10:31 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Jake Peavy took a step towards returning to the mound today, completing a successful and challenging bullpen session, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Mark Prior, P, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 10:27 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Mark Prior underwent surgery to repair damage in his right shoulder today, and doctors report the surgery went well, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez was strong off the hill in support of the 2-0 win over the Phillies this evening. Volquez pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just two hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 6/4, 9:33 PM CT |
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| It wasn't pretty, totaling just three hits as a team on the evening, but Cincinnati managed to score runs and put the win on the board versus Philadelphia, 2-0. First baseman Joey Votto was the voice of offense, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles, good for two RBIs on the night. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 9:30 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Brett Myers put a strong performance on the mound tonight, but there was no offensive support to speak of and thus he suffered his seventh loss of the season, falling to Cincinnati 2-0. Myers pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on one hit with six walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 9:26 PM CT |
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| The Phillies suffered the 2-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds this evening, totaling just two hits as an entire team on the night. First baseman Ryan Howard went 1-for-4, outfielder Geoff Jenkins went 1-for-4, and the rest of the team went 0-for-24. |
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| This evening's game pitting the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to rain, according to MLB.com. The game will be made up as a day-night doubleheader on Thursday with Game 1 beginning at 1:10pm and the second coming at 7:10pm. |
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| Wednesday night's game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals was rained out. The contest will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday.
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| Zach Duke, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 9:00 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke earned his third win of the season this evening, supporting his Pirates through a 5-2 win over Houston. Duke pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Raul Chavez, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 8:55 PM CT |
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| The Pirates earned the 5-2 victory this evening over the Houston Astros, a win built on the bat of outfielder Raul Chavez . Chavez went just 1-for-3 on the night, but he made that one single work for three RBIs. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Wednesday 6/4, 8:51 PM CT |
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| Houston RHP Roy Oswalt suffered his sixth loss of the season as the Astros fell 5-2 to Pittsburgh. Oswalt pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| The Astros suffered the 5-2 loss to the Pirates this evening, though third baseman Ty Wigginton attempted to get his team going. Wigginton went 1-for-4 at the plate, hitting his third home run of the season to finish with one RBI and one run scored. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Wednesday 6/4, 7:41 PM CT |
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| The Nationals have announced LHP Odalis Perez is suffering from tendinitis in his left shoulder and will miss his next scheduled start, according to MLB.com. |
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| St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols is out of the lineup once again this evening as he continues to battle with tightness in his left calf, according to the Sports Network. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 6/4, 6:32 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier report, Rick Ankiel has contracted an infection in his right knee, this according to the team website. The center fielder will not play tonight after being sent back to the Cardinals' team hotel this afternoon. The team has not commented on Ankiel's status moving forward.
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| Billy Wagner allowed a ninth inning hit on Wednesday but he secured John Maine's sixth win of the season with his 13th save. |
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| Giants right-hander Merkin Valdez was scheduled for a two-inning outing at extended spring in Arizona as part of his recovering from a strained elbow, this according to the AP. If he comes out of it OK, he would likely pitch again Saturday. |
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| The AP noted that Pedro Martinez reported no problems a day after making his second start of the year and first since leaving his April 1st outing with a hamstring injury. |
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| Ray Durham, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 6:01 PM CT |
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| Ray Durham, who strained a calf muscle while running the bases Tuesday, grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mets. Skipper Bruce Bochy said Durham could play Friday's series opener at Washington after the team has a day off Thursday, this according to the AP. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 5:56 PM CT |
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| Matt Cain allowed five runs on five hits, walked four and struck out three. The Giants right-hander lost his fourth game of the season, his first to the Mets this year. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 5:53 PM CT |
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| John Maine allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits, walked one and struck out four and the Mets scored a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The Mets right-hander lowered his ERA from 3.66 to 3.47 with his one-run performance. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 5:47 PM CT |
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| Jose Reyes hit a leadoff double, a home run and finally a single helping the the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday. Reyes also scored twice.
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:34 PM CT |
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| Todd Helton extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an infield single in the first inning of the 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. |
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| Jeff Baker, 2B, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:30 PM CT |
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| Jeff Baker drove in both Colorado runs with his first home run of the season. The long ball was enough to help the Rockies to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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| Clayton Kershaw struggled with his command on Wednesday. He threw 104 pitches in only five innings, allowing two runs and five hits with five strikeouts and four walks. It was the young left-handers first career loss.
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:23 PM CT |
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| Aaron Cook worked eight strong innings and the Rockies defeated the Dodgers 2-1 on Wednesday.
Cook allowed a run and six hits, struck out six and walked one. |
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| Micah Owings allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits, walked one and struck out three in only three innings of work. Owings got a quick hook in the loss, but all in all, most of the hits he surrendered were singles. He wasn't sharp and his fastball and slider were flat, but his removal after only 67 pitches was somewhat of a surprise. |
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| Manny Parra, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 4:30 PM CT |
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| Manny Parra tied a career high with eight strikeouts in seven innings, retiring his final 14 batters and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 on Thursday.
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 4:26 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart hit a three-run, inside-the-park home run and the Milwaukee Brewers scored a 10-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. |
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| Tom Glavine, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 3:53 PM CT |
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| Tom Glavine was handed a no decision today, but fared well as he only surrendered two runs on six hits over five innings, in a 6-4 loss to Florida, with two walks and five strikeouts. One of the runs allowed came on a Hanley Ramirez homer. |
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| Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Florida. |
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| Noah Lowry, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 3:42 PM CT |
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| Noah Lowry reportedly may not return to the diamond in 2008, according to the AP. He underwent another MRI on his surgically repaired throwing forearm, and could be done for 2008. Manager Bruce Bochy commented, "That’s questionable. We don’t know if he will be back on the mound this year. It’s fair to say we’re getting to that point that it’s a fair question."
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| Mark Hendrickson allowed four runs on nine hits over six innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Braves, with two walks and two strikeouts. He ended the day with a no decision. |
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Braves, with both of his hits going for home runs. He also walked twice, and added a stolen base to his already strong stat-line for the day. |
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| Brian Schneider returned to the Mets' lineup today against the Giants following a two-game absence, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Reliever Phil Stockman has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond, according to MLB.com. He will cover the roster spot for John Smoltz, who fell back on the DL, and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder. |
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| Moises Alou, LF, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 2:19 PM CT |
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| Moises Alou has stated that he doesn't expect to come off the DL until next Tuesday, at the earliest, after suffering a slight setback with his strained left calf, according to the NY Post. |
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 1:54 PM CT |
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| John Smoltz has officially been placed on the DL as he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, according to MLB.com. At his news conference, Smoltz stated, "I can't compete against my body anymore. I said I would retire if the desire was gone. I'm not there yet. I'm not there emotionally. Physically, that's still to be determined." GM Frank Wren added, "It's a sad day in a lot of ways. We don't know if the surgery will allow him to pitch, or whether it will allow him to go on with his life."
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| Lee Gardner, P, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 1:46 PM CT |
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| Lee Gardner underwent right shoulder surgery on Tuesday, and his 2008 campaign is over, according to MLB.com. |
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| Raul Casanova has been placed on the bereavement list on Wednesday, according to CBSsports.com. The team recalled catcher Robinson Cancel from Triple-A New Orleans to cover his spot on the roster. Casanova's father has passed away. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 6/4, 1:03 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Ryan Freel has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained right hamstring, according to RedlegNation.com. Corey Patterson has been called up to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Corey Patterson has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville, according to RedlegNation.com. Ryan Freel has been placed on the DL due to a strained hamstring, as an adjoining move. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 12:52 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla left the Marlins early Wednesday to attend the birth of his second child, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Jayson Werth, RF, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 12:05 PM CT |
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| Jayson Werth stated that if he is not ready to come off the DL when eligible on Saturday, then he will likely wait until Tuesday to return, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Manager Charlie Manuel said Tuesday that Werth likely would play a couple of games in the minors before rejoining the team. |
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| Paul Hoover, C, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 11:55 AM CT |
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| Paul Hoover has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to CBSsports.com. |
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| The first step in Ryan Zimmerman's rehab from a small labral tear in his right shoulder will be a week of rest and anti-inflammatory medication, and he will be re-examined afterward. He said, "I think I want to come back a lot quicker. But I think it's going to be a little bit longer. I don't know weeks or anything like that. It's going to be taken slowly, and they're going to be pretty strict about it." He added, "If I'm going to have to get surgery, if I can get to the point where I can play the rest of the year and be sure that I won't hurt anything, I think that would be the plan that I would go."
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 10:10 AM CT |
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| John Smoltz will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, according to the AP. |
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| Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 10:05 AM CT |
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| Ryan Doumit's rehab assignment has begun on Tuesday night (with Double-A Altoona), according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He will play all three games of Altoona's series against New Britain, and will be evaluated after that. On Tuesday, he singled in his only at-bat as a DH. He is expected to catch tonight. |
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 9:57 AM CT |
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| Catcher Brian McCann told Atlanta radio station 790 The Zone that John Smoltz is set for season-ending surgery, according to the AP. |
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| Ronny Paulino could be sent down to Triple-A Indianapolis to keep Raul Chavez as the team's backup catcher when Ryan Doumit returns from the DL, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Manager John Russell is pleased with Chavez and commented, "I really like the way he's catching. I especially like how he's handling the rotation. We're seeing some clean innings. Now, is that totally the catcher? No, the pitchers are most important." |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 6/4, 9:46 AM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel was not in the lineup on Tuesday, but Manager Tony LaRussa mentioned that he may be in action tonight against lefty John Lannan and the Nationals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Jason Isringhausen could begin a minor league rehab assignment as soon as next week, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. GM John Mozeliak said, "He's definitely doing things that are encouraging. He's feeling better. Based on what happens in his next throw, we may consider a rehab. Things are definitely moving forward."
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 9:05 AM CT |
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| John Smoltz may need shoulder surgery, according to MLB.com. The Braves have scheduled an 11:30 a.m. ET press conference at Turner Field, and they are expected to discuss Smoltz's future. There has been talk that he will need to undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder.
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Wednesday 6/4, 8:22 AM CT |
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| Odalis Perez was forced out of action after three innings on Tuesday because of tendinitis in his left shoulder, according to MLB.com. Perez said the ailment felt like something burning. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 6/4, 12:58 AM CT |
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| Chicago closer Kerry Wood picked up his 16th save of the season as the Cubs wrapped a 9-6 win over the Padres, working the ninth with two strikeouts and one flyout on the night. |
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| Chicago leadoff man Alfonso Soriano continues to shine as the Cubs beat the Padres 9-6. Soriano went 2-for-4 with a walk at the dish, including his 10th double of the season and his 14th home run of the year. |
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| The Cubs pulled the 9-6 win over the Padres this evening and did so with opportunistic base running. The Cubs finished with six total stolen bases on the night, including two by outfielder Reed Johnson . |
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| The Padres suffered the 9-6 loss to the Cubs this evening, but first baseman Adrian Gonzalez continues to shine at the plate. Gonzalez went 3-for-5 with his 15th double of the season, finishing with one RBI on the night. |
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez made his first full start of the season and he earned the win, going six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on seven hits with three walks and three strikeouts in the 9-6 win over the Giants. |
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| The Mets gave Damion Easley the start at second base this evening as Luis Castillo nurses a hip flexor, and he made good on the opportunity as the Mets put the 9-6 win on the board versus the Dodgers. Easley went 3-for-4 with a walk at the dish, hitting his fourth double of the season to finish with three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The Giants took the fall against the Mets this evening, falling 9-6, but they didn't go down without a fight. Rookie second baseman Travis Denker , entering the game as a pinch hitter for Ray Durham, went 2-for-3 at the dish with his first home run of the season (and his career) to finish with three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 12:29 AM CT |
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| Giants LHP Barry Zito has suffered his ninth loss of the season, pitching just 4 1/3 innings to allow six runs (five earned) on seven hits in the Giants 9-6 loss to the Mets. Zito surrendered five walks and earned just one strikeout. |
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| Colorado LHP Jeff Francis found a much-needed win this evening as the Rockies put the 3-0 win on the board against the Dodgers, and he did so in dominating fashion. Francis pitched seven innings, failing to allow a single run on just four hits with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 12:21 AM CT |
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| The Rockies have stopped an eight-game slide by taking the Dodgers to the loss column, 3-0. As usual, first baseman Todd Helton was the man on the trigger, going 1-for-2 with two walks and one RBI on the night. |
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| Juan Pierre, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 6/4, 12:17 AM CT |
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| The Dodgers found struggle this evening, taking the 2-0 loss from the Colorado Rockies with a grand total of six hits posted by the entire team. Leadoff man Juan Pierre was the lone voice of offense, going 2-for-4 on the night, including his seventh double of the season. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 6/4, 12:16 AM CT |
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| Dodger RHP Brad Penny put forth a valiant effort for his team this evening, but his team failed to support the cause as the Dodgers fell to the Rockies, 3-0. Penny pitched six innings to allow two runs (both earned) on six hits with four walks and five strikeouts. |
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