| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Sunday 6/8, 11:38 PM CT |
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| The Pirates are reporting outfielder Xavier Nady , struggling with swelling in his left ankle, could be on the field on Monday, according to the Beaver
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Sunday 6/8, 10:39 PM CT |
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| Chicago reliever Kerry Wood pitched well once again, picking up his 18th save of the season in the Cubs 3-1 victory over the Dodgers. Woods needed just 11 pitches to close the ninth, striking out two with one fly out. |
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| Chicago RHP Jason Marquis picked up his fourth win of the season as the Cubs put a 3-1 victory on the board versus the Dodgers. Marquis went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one run (unearned) on three hits with one walk and two strikeouts. |
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| The Cubbies found yet another win this evening, putting the Dodgers to bed 3-1. Second baseman Mark DeRosa led the way, going 3-for-5 with his eighth homer of the season to total two RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 6/8, 10:25 PM CT |
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| Dodger RHP Brad Penny suffered his eighth loss of the season as LA fell 3-1 to the Cubs. Penny pitched six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on six hits with three walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Juan Pierre, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Sunday 6/8, 10:21 PM CT |
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| The Dodgers have taken the 3-1 loss in today's MLB nightcap against the Cubs, posting just four total hits in a lackluster homefield effort. The star of the night for LA was outfielder Juan Pierre , going 2-for-4 with his eighth double of the season, the only extra-base hit the Dodgers posted. Pierre added his 23rd stolen bases of the season as well as one run scored. |
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| The Mets are hoping to see a quick return for outfielder Moises Alou , according to MLB.com. |
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| Colorado left fielder Matt Holliday is set to return to the Rockies lineup on Tuesday for the opener of a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants, according to MLB.com. |
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| Baltimore reliever Steve Trachsel may find an early end to his 2008 season with the Orioles, according to the Washington Post. |
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| With the Dodgers designating corner infielder Terry Tiffee for assignment, the team is facing problems with a a lack of personnel and may turn to Andy LaRoche to as the likely answer, according to MLB.com. |
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| B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays | Sunday 6/8, 9:03 PM CT |
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| The Rays suffered the 6-3 loss to the Rangers this evening, but outfielder B.J. Upton continues to swing a hot stick in support of Tampa's cause. Upton went 1-for-2 with two walks and his fifth home run of the season, totaling two RBIs on the night. |
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| The Rangers put the 6-3 in on the Rays this evening with designated hitter Milton Bradley doing solid work in support of the effort. Bradley went 1-for-2 with three walks at the plate, adding two runs scored along the way. |
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| The Rangers moved forward without superstar Josh Hamilton this evening, but they earned the 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays with the help of his replacement David Murphy , going 1-for-5 with with a homer in the 1st inning. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 6/8, 8:40 PM CT |
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| Chicago third baseman Joe Crede continues to keep hot hand, supporting the 12-2 dumping of the Twins. Crede went 2-for-4 at the plate with his 12th double of the season, touting two RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| New York RHP Pedro Martinez suffered through a rough day on the mound, but the Padres needed the late innings to get the win against relief pitching, 8-6. Martinez pitched just five innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Tony Clark, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 6/8, 8:34 PM CT |
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| San Diego needed every out they had today to get the job done, but the Padres pulled four runs in the eighth to get the win over the Mets, 8-6. The win was pushed by pinch hitting first baseman Tony Clark , taking his one at-bat and producing three runs with first home run of the year, giving Mets reliever Billy Wagner his third blown save and giving the Padres the win. |
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| They made it interesting, but the Mets took the fall 8-6 today over the San Diego Padres as the Pads scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth to secure the victory. Several of the Mets made significant contributions, but first baseman Carlos Delgado was the top dog, going 3-for-5 with his 11th double and first triple of the season. Delgado posted two RBIs and one run scored on the day |
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| Oakland RHP Rich Harden put forth a noteworthy effort today in support of the 7-3 extra-inning win over the Angels, pitching six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on six hits with three walks and nine strikeouts. Harden left the mound and let a group of five relievers reel in the win, giving Harden no decision. |
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| Angels RHP Ervin Santana put another strong effort on the mound today, but Oakland fought back against relief pitching and won in 12, 7-3. Santana pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits with three walks and nine strikeouts. |
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| Angels designated hitter Vladimir Guerrero worked through an interesting day at the plate today as LA fell 7-6 to Oakland in 12 innings. Guerrero went 1-for-5 with one walk, two strikeouts, and his eighth home run of the season to total two RBIs on the day, stranding five runners on base along the way. |
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| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 6/8, 7:51 PM CT |
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| It took 12 innings to get the job done, but the Oakland A's earned the 7-3 win over the Angels in dramatic fashion as second baseman Mark Ellis hit a grand slam off the left-field found pole to cap the victory. Ellis went 2-for-6 on the day, leaving six men on base before the slam. |
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| Milwaukee reliever Salomon Torres earned his seventh save of the season in closing the Rockies for a 3-2 win. Torres pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing no hits with one walk, three ground outs, and two fly outs. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 6/8, 7:41 PM CT |
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| The Brewers enjoyed a bounty of hits but somehow struggled to put the Rockies to bed, finally earning the 3-2 win over Colorado. With 11 total hits by Milwaukee, including two hits each by the four guys in the meat of the order, outfielder Ryan Braun worked as the man of force, going 2-for-5 with one RBI and one runs scored on the day. |
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| Colorado LHP Jeff Francis can't seem to get a good thing going this season, suffering sixth loss of the campaign today as the Rockies fell 3-2 to Milwaukee. Francis pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Sunday 6/8, 7:31 PM CT |
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| The Rockies suffered the disappointing 3-2 loss to Milwaukee today, though few are likely to feel the pain like first baseman Todd Helton . Helton went 0-for-5 at the plate with one strikeout and a surprising eight men left on base. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Sunday 6/8, 7:25 PM CT |
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| St. Louis RHP Kyle Lohse picked up his seventh win of the season today, going six strong innings to hold Houston to three runs (all earned) on five hits with two walks and three strikeouts. The three runs all came in one swing of the bat by Houston first baseman Lance Berkman. |
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| Houston suffered a disappointing 5-4 loss at home to the Cardinals today, though first baseman Lance Berkman continues to work as a force of reckoning. Berkman went 1-for-4 with his 18th home run of the season, going deep in the 3rd with two men on against Kyle Lohse. Berkman finished with three RBIs on the day and is now hitting .372 on the season. |
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| Gavin Floyd, P, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 6/8, 6:27 PM CT |
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| Chicago RHP Gavin Floyd picked up his seventh win of the season today as his White Sox brought a crate full of offense in support of his arm, winning 12-2 over the Twins. Floyd sent seven innings to allow two runs (both earned) on six hits with one walk and a dominating nine strikeouts. |
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| The White Sox put the 12-2 win on the board versus the Minnesota Twins today, a strong effort pushed by outfielder Nick Swisher . Swisher went 2-for-4 with his eighth double and sixth homer of the season, posting four total RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The White Sox enjoyed a fun-filled day at Comiskey, putting the 12-2 whooping on the Minnesota Twins. The surge was led by first baseman Paul Konerko , going 2-for-4 with two doubles to post two RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Minnesota found nothing but headaches waiting for them a the park today, taking the 12-2 loss against the Chicago White Sox. The Twins posted just seven total hits on the day, all posted by different players without a single batter posting multiple hits. Outfielder Jason Kubel gets the nod of the day, going 1-for-4 with is seventh home run of the season. |
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| Minnesota RHP Kevin Slowey suffered through a horrific day on the mound as the Twins suffered the devastating 12-2 loss to the White Sox. Slowey lasted just three innings, surrendering eight runs (all earned) on 10 hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Ray Durham, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 6/8, 5:59 PM CT |
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| The Giants posted a total of 14 hits today in their 6-2 win over the Nationals with second baseman Ray Durham doing more than his fair share of the lifting. Durham went 4-for-5 on a day that included his 13th double of the season. Durham failed to drive in a run but did post a run scored. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 6/8, 5:53 PM CT |
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| San Francisco LHP Barry Zito earned a much-needed win today, helping his Giants to a 6-3 victory over Washington. Zito lasted just five innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Washington suffered the 6-3 loss to San Francisco today, though outfielder Lastings Milledge put his best foot forward to reverse their fortunes. Milledge went 2-for-4 with his fourth homer of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Seattle LHP Erik Bedard threw nice game today off the mound but the offensive support failed to join the effort as the Mariners fell 2-1 to Boston. Bedard threw five innings to allow just one run on two hits with three walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Seattle outfielder Ichiro Suzuki went 0-for-4 today as his Mariners managed just three total hits in a loss to Boston, 2-1. |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Phil Phil Dumatrait earned his third win of the season today as the Pirates put the Arizona Diamondbacks away, 6-4. Dumatrait went 5 2/3 innings to allow just two runs (both earned) on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Doug Davis, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Sunday 6/8, 5:23 PM CT |
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| Arizona LHP Doug Davis struggled through a rough day on the mound as the Diamondbacks suffered the 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh. Davis last just 3 2/3 innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Philadelphia outfielder Shane Victorino had the offense flowing today as the Phillies put the 6-3 hurt on the Braves, hitting 3-for-5 (all singles) to post one RBI and three runs scored on the day. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Sunday 6/8, 5:10 PM CT |
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| It has been a season of struggle for first baseman Ryan Howard in Philadelphia, but today he got on the plate and mashed the ball around the yard in support of the 6-3 win over Atlanta. Howard went 3-for-4 at the dish with three doubles, posting four RBIs on the day. |
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| The Braves suffered the 6-3 loss to Philadelphia today as relief pitching gave way to the Phillies' offense, though Atlanta first baseman Mark Teixeira did what he could to reverse their fortunes. Teixeira went 3-for-5 with his 10th home run of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored on the day. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Sunday 6/8, 5:00 PM CT |
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| Second baseman Dan Uggla was up to his usual tricks again today, helping the Marlins to a dominating 9-2 win. Uggla went 2-for-3, all singles, to post three RBIs and one runs scored. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Aaron Harang suffered a troubling ninth loss today as the Reds fell 9-2 to the Marlins. Harang lasted 5 1/3 innings, giving up eight runs (seven earned) on 11 hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Toronto RHP Roy Halladay picked up his eighth win of the season today, helping his team to a 5-4 win over Baltimore. Halladay went 7 2/3 innings to allow four runs (all earned) on eight hits with no walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 6/8, 4:48 PM CT |
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| Baltimore outfielder Luke Scott was a force at the plate today despite the 5-4 loss to Toronto, going 2-for-4 with two home runs on the day, finishing with three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Kansas City RHP Zack Greinke suffered his fourth loss of the season today as the Royals fell to the Yankees, 6-3. Greinke went five innings to allow four runs (all earned) on six hits with four walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Yankee first baseman Alex Rodriguez had the offense working in today's 6-3 win over the Royals, going 2-for-2 with two walks at the dish, hitting his 15th double of the season to total two RBIs on the day. |
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| Bobby Abreu, RF, New York Yankees | Sunday 6/8, 4:36 PM CT |
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| Yankee outfielder Bobby Abreu swung a mean stick in support of the 6-3 win over the Royals today, going 2-for-4 at the plate with his eighth home run of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| The Tigers pulled the 5-2 win over the Indians today with strong work from second baseman Placido Polanco , going 2-for-4 at the dish with his 14th double of the season, posting two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Wandy Rodriguez was cruising along Sunday until a couple errors and a couple hit batsmen in the seventh inning opened the door to five unearned runs. The lefty ended the day allowing only four hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6 2/3 innings. He didn't give up any earned runs. |
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| Mark Reynolds hit a pair of bombs in Sunday's 6-4 loss to Pittsburgh. The third baseman now has 13 dingers and 39 RBI on the year. |
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| If Blaine Boyer was in line to pick up saves while Rafael Soriano recovers from a tender elbow, he didn't do himself any favors Sunday, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk in just a 1/3 of an inning. Boyer picked up the loss. |
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| Justin Masterson picked up his third straight win Sunday, allowing just one run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over six innings. |
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| Jose Guillen had been questionable to play Sunday because of a bruised shin. Not only did he play, but he had a couple hits, including a home run. It was Guillen third long ball in the last two days. |
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| David Ortiz's arm-length cast removed Sunday and was replaced with a half-cast that went from his hand to just below his elbow, according to MLB.com. Big Papi is recovering from a partial tear of the ECU tendon sheath in his left wrist. "It's only been a week," Ortiz said. "The only change is if they don't want my elbow and my shoulder to be going too crazy after a while. I had a problem sleeping with that one cast. This will take it easy on the rest of my arm." |
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| The Rangers designated Elizardo Ramirez for assignment Sunday. Ramirez was rocked for nine runs in 2 2/3 innings in his lone appearance with the club. |
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| The Rangers recalled German Duran from Triple-A Oklahoma Sunday. To make room on the roster, Elizardo Ramirez was designated for assignment. |
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| The slumping Mike Cameron was out of the lineup Sunday for the third time in four games, and when he does return to action, he's likely to be hitting lower in the order, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I might do that," said manager Ned Yost. "I'm thinking of that. I don't know. We'll see. I'm thinking through it, with an off day (today). I don't want to act on impulse. But we're getting closer to that point. Maybe move both players and they both take off. I've got to think through it and make sure the timing is right." |
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| Hanley Ramirez had a pair of two-run homers as well as a single in Sunday's 9-2 win over Cincinnati. Hanley has five bombs over his last five games and 14 overall on the year. |
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| Ryan Tucker fared well in his major league debut Sunday, allowing just one run on two hits and five walks while striking out six over five innings to pick up the win. |
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| The decision to activate Vernon Wells from the DL earlier than expected is already paying dividends. Wells had three hits, including a homer, in the Jays' 5-4 win over Baltimore Sunday. He has five hits in two games since coming back from a fractured wrist. |
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| Joba Chamberlain's second start was better than his first start, but he still wasn't the dominating force he's been as a reliever. Joba made it through 4 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and a walk while striking out five. He threw 78 pitches. |
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| Mike Sweeney will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his bothersome left knee Wednesday and will miss 4-6 weeks, according to the AP. Sweeney, who had right knee surgery last year, hopes to be back to doing baseball activities in 3-4 weeks. |
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| Jose Valverde was walking around with a slight limp on Sunday, but he said it's nothing to worry about, according to MLB.com. The closer has had mild soreness in his left knee since spring training, but it hasn't affected him on the mound, and Valverde doesn't anticipate it affecting him in the future. "I'll be OK," Valverde said. "I can run on it. I'm always ready to pitch." |
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| The A's optioned Dallas Braden to Triple-A Sacramento Sunday. The move was made to clear a roster spot for Andrew Brown, who was activated from the DL. |
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| As expected, the A's activated Andrew Brown from the DL Sunday. Brown had been recovering from an appendectomy. |
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| Manny Ramirez hasn't played left field since May because of a tender hamstring, but he hopes to be back in the outfield by next weekend, according to MLB.com. Manny won't be able to DH in the series against the Reds that weekend, so he'll have to play in left if he's going to play at all. "I don't know if you're going to see him out there [before that]," said manager Terry Francona. "And hopefully when we get on the road, he'll feel good enough, because, obviously, we're better with his bat." |
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| If the injuries to starters Adam Wainwright and Todd Wellemeyer turn out to be worse than expected, the Cardinals will consider inserting Kyle McClellan into the rotation, pitching coach Dave Duncan told KSDK Channel 5. Duncan added that if they move McClellan into a starter role, that's the role he'll remain in this year. |
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| Alexi Casilla was scratched from the lineup Sunday because of a sore lower back, according to the AP. Matt Macri played second in his place. |
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| Manager Fredi Gonzalez sees Ryan Tucker, who was called up Sunday to make his major league debut, sticking around a while, according to MLB.com. "We'll take it one day at a time, but I don't foresee him being a spot starter or anything like that," said Gonzalez. "I think we're going to give him an opportunity to stick around." |
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| Dmitri Young, 1B, Washington Nationals | Sunday 6/8, 1:11 PM CT |
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| Dmitri Young missed his third straight game Sunday because of flu-like symptoms, according to MLB.com. Young was originally in Saturday's lineup but was a late scratch because of the illness. |
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| Adam Loewen, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 6/8, 1:07 PM CT |
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| Adam Loewen is hoping to be back with the Orioles by the end of the month, but he'll do so as a reliever. "Somebody told me that Loewen has not ruled out coming back here and starting in 2008. I can tell you right now Loewen will not start for the rest of the season," manager Dave Trembley said on MLB.com. "We're trying to cover for him and not put a lot of undue stress and strain on his arm. Mentally, he doesn't have to prepare himself to go out there and throw nine innings or 115 pitches." Loewen is coming back from soreness in his pitching elbow. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Sunday 6/8, 1:03 PM CT |
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| Aaron Rowand is back in the lineup Sunday after missing Saturday's game with a sore right quadriceps. "He's good to go and feels 100 percent," manager Bruce Bochy said on MLB.com. |
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| Josh Willingham took batting practice on the field before Sunday's game, the first time he's been able to do so since injuring his back in April. Manager Fredi Gonzalez said Willingham could be taking part in some rehab games pretty soon if all goes well. "Sometimes these things, he feels good one day, but then you got to see how he feels [on Monday]," Gonzalez said on MLB.com. "If he feels good again, maybe take another BP. If everything goes well, I think by the middle of the week he should be playing some games in the minor leagues -- whether it's Gulf Coast or some place else." |
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| Dayan Viciedo, one of Cuba's top baseball prospects, has defected and is living in South Florida with hopes of playing in the major leagues, according to the AP. "There's a lot of hard work ahead of him to accomplish what he needs to accomplish," his agent, Jaime Torres said. Since Viciedo is living in the US, he's subject to draft rules. However, Torres thinks he should be a free agent. "He was processed at the end of May," Torres said. "To me, he was not drafted and should be an undrafted free agent. We'll see if the union agrees with me." |
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| The Royals purchased the contract of Jeff Fulchino from Triple-A Omaha Sunday. He held a 3.99 ERA in 12 games with Omaha. |
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| The Royals optioned Joel Peralta to Triple-A Omaha Sunday. Peralta was one of six relievers used in Saturday's 12-11 loss to the Yankees, as he allowed a run in 1 1/3 innings. Jeff Fulchino was brought up from Omaha to replace Peralta on the roster. |
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| Mitchell Boggs will start on Tuesday in place of the injured Todd Wellemeyer, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Boggs made his major league debut in relief on Friday, giving up a solo homer in two innings. |
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| The Tigers activated Clay Rapada from the DL Sunday. He had been recovering from biceps tendinitis. |
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| Garrett Mock, P, Washington Nationals | Sunday 6/8, 12:09 PM CT |
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| As expected, Garrett Mock was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will start for the Nats Sunday. It will be the right-hander's major league debut. |
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| Joe Inglett, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 6/8, 12:04 PM CT |
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| The Blue Jays recalled Joe Inglett from Triple-A Syracuse Sunday to replace the injured Shannon Stewart on the roster. |
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| The Blue Jays placed Shannon Stewart on the DL Sunday with a sprained right ankle, according to the AP. Stewart left yesterday's game in the first inning with the ailment. "It's a pretty serious sprain," manager John Gibbons said. "It's in the high ankle, and those are usually the worst." |
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| Luis Hernandez has cleared waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Baltimore Sun. Hernandez was designated for assignment last week. |
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| Chipper Jones won't play Sunday and may miss one or two additional games due to a small tear in his right quadriceps, according to the AP. Chipper injured the muscle on April 9 and felt more soreness as the Braves' road trip continued. "I won't do anything today or tomorrow," he said. "I'll see how it feels after the off day. ... I'll probably miss a day or two in Chicago." |
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| The Indians optioned Brian Slocum to Triple-A Buffalo Sunday. The move was made to make room on the roster for Jeremy Sowers, who will start today. |
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| The Indians recalled Jeremy Sowers from Triple-A Buffalo Sunday. Sowers will start today's game for the Tribe. He holds a 2.08 ERA in 10 starts with Buffalo this year. |
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| Mike Sweeney took batting practice Saturday for the first time since going on the DL, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. "Felt good hitting. Didn't feel too good running," said Sweeney, who is coming back from left knee inflammation. Sweeney will try to take BP again today. |
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| Santiago Casilla, who is working his way back from right elbow soreness, will throw a simulated game Sunday morning, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| Andrew Brown will be activated from the DL today, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. Brown is coming back from an appendectomy. |
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| The Marlins optioned Paul Hoover to Triple-A Albuquerque Sunday. He was replaced on the roster by Ryan Tucker, who will start today's game. |
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| Jose Guillen is questionable for today's game with a deep bruise on his left shin, according to the KC Star. The outfielder was injured when he fouled a ball off his shin in the sixth inning. He stayed in the game and hit a grand slam in the seventh before exiting when the Royals took the field in the bottom of the inning. "We felt like we were in a position to get him off of (his leg), ice it and hopefully reduce the swelling," manager Trey Hillman said. "We wanted to put him in a better position for (today’s) game." |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 6/8, 9:26 AM CT |
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| Eric Gagne played catch Saturday from about 120 feet at about 75 percent effort, according to MLB.com. He'll have to be up to about 95 percent before throwing off a mound. "I'm just trying to get my strength back," said Gagne, who is coming back from rotator cuff tendinitis. |
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| David Riske, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Sunday 6/8, 9:24 AM CT |
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| David Riske, recovering from a hyperextended right elbow and a sore shoulder, threw off a mound for the first time on Saturday, according to MLB.com. He is scheduled to throw off the mound again Tuesday and is likely to need several such bullpen sessions before the team would consider activating him. |
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| Scot Shields, who hasn't pitched in a week because of a left rib-cage injury, threw 20 pitches off a bullpen mound Saturday, according to the LA Times. The righty said he felt fine, and manager Mike Scioscia expects his setup man to be available for today's game. |
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| Chone Figgins on Saturday repeated his baserunning workout from Friday, going from first to third and first to home aggressively, according to the LA Times. Figgins, who is recovering from right hamstring irritation, will probably begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on | |
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