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| The Dodgers report plans to move Nomar Garciaparra to shortstop are likely to come to fruition, thanks to the continued struggles for health for Rafael Furcal, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
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| Milton Bradley is fine after a left quad cramp caused him to leave Tuesday night's game with two outs in the ninth inning, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. He is expected to play on Wednesday. |
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| Washington outfielder Lastings Milledge was the rock for the Nationals yet again this evening, hitting a game-winning two-run homer off Pittsburgh closer Matt Capps in the top of the ninth to give the Nationals the 7-6 win. |
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| Chicago outfielder Kosuke Fukudome is looking to get his bat on track, doing his part to support the Cubs in their 10-5 win over Atlanta. Fukudome went 2-for-5 at the plate with one RBI and one run scored, also adding his sixth stolen base of the season. |
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| Vladimir Guerrero went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs, and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rays. The veteran outfielder is 9-for-19 with two homers and six RBI over the last five games. |
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| Updating an earlier story, St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols has suffered what appears to be a reaggravation of a strained left calf muscle. |
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| Jered Weaver, P, Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday 6/10, 11:21 PM CT |
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| Jered Weaver improved to 6-6 with an excellent outing on Tuesday night. He held the Rays to four hits and one run over eight innings. Weaver walked two and struck out five. He is 3-1 over his last four starts. |
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| James Shields pitched a complete game on Tuesday night despite spotting the Angels four runs in the first inning. The right-hander ended up allowing 10 hits and six runs over eight frames. Shields walked none and struck out nine. Six of hits came in the first inning. |
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 6/10, 11:12 PM CT |
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| Working to become the reliable arm this team needs, Rockies RHP Aaron Cook picked up an impressive ninth win this evening as Colorado put the 10-5 victory on San Francisco. Cook went seven innings to allow four runs (three earned) on nine hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 6/10, 11:07 PM CT |
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| The Rockies got the offense going in a major way at home this evening with the usual suspects doing the damage. The top dog was first baseman Todd Helton , going 3-for-4 at the dish with his seventh homer of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| The Giants suffered the disappointing 10-5 loss to San Francisco this evening despite the best efforts from third baseman Jose Castillo . Castillo went 3-for-5 with his 19th double of the season, adding two runs scored. |
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| Stephen Drew, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 6/10, 10:50 PM CT |
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| Four different players, all hitting in consecutive order, racked up two RBIs in tonight's 9-5 win over the Mets for Arizona, but shortstop Stephen Drew tops the cause. Drew went 2-for-5 with his ninth home run of the season to knock in those two runs, adding two runs scored along the way. |
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| Arizona RHP Micah Owings struggled through a rough outing this evening but his Diamondbacks emerged victorious over the Mets, 9-5. Owings lasted just 4 1/3 innings to allow five runs (four earned) on eight hits with three walks and two strikeouts. |
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| The Mets suffered the 9-5 loss to Arizona this evening despite third baseman David Wright 's attempts to get things right. Wright went just 1-for-5 at the plate but made the one hit good for his 12th homer of the season, totaling two RBIs on the night. |
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| Alex Gordon, 3B, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 6/10, 10:39 PM CT |
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| Alex Gordon went 2-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday night. It was his first long ball since May 9. |
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| C.J. Wilson made it interesting on Tuesday night, but he was able to nail down his 12th save. The southpaw got out the first two hitters before allowing a single and watching Jose Guillen reach on an error. Wilson struck out Mark Teahen to end the proceedings. |
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| Gil Meche, P, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 6/10, 10:33 PM CT |
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| Gil Meche earned a no-decision on Tuesday night, but his effort was solid. The right-hander held the Rangers to four hits and one run over six innings. Meche walked two and struck out four. |
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| The Cubs enjoyed solid efforts from a handful of players in the team's 10-5 win over Atlanta, but none were as potent as catcher Geovany Soto . Soto went 2-for-5 at the plate with his 11th home run of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Michael Young singled in the sixth inning on Tuesday night and extended his hitting streak to 23 games. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Tuesday 6/10, 10:28 PM CT |
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| Chicago LHP Ted Lilly picked up his sixth win of the season as the Cubs put the 10-5 whooping on the Braves. Lilly went 6 2/3 innings to allow three runs (all earned) on four hits with three walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Erick Aybar, SS, Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday 6/10, 10:26 PM CT |
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| Erick Aybar took soft toss on Tuesday and could engage in batting practice soon, MLB.com reports. The middle infielder dislocated his right pinkie on May 21. |
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| The Angels believe Kelvim Escobar could be back with the club before the All-Star break, albeit not in his usual role. "I think if he's going to pitch in our bullpen, he could be back by then," manager Mike Scioscia explains to MLB.com. "If he's going to be a starter, you're talking about a longer process, like the end of July." Escobar has twice thrown off a mound, and the club is pleased with how his right shoulder has held up. Escobar has a tear in his labrum. |
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| Tom Glavine, P, Atlanta Braves | Tuesday 6/10, 10:24 PM CT |
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| Atlanta LHP Tom Glavine struggled on the mound this evening and may be headed to the disabled list as a result. Glavine pitched just three innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on six hits with four walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Greg Norton, LF, Atlanta Braves | Tuesday 6/10, 10:19 PM CT |
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| The Braves were putting hits on the board but could not compete with the Cubs this evening, falling 10-5. Atlanta's offense was led by outfielder Greg Norton , going 2-for-4 with his second home run of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Tuesday 6/10, 10:10 PM CT |
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| Houston RHP Roy Oswalt was pitching like the hurler we have missed this season, all but dominating the Milwaukee Brewers to spark the Astros to a 6-1 win. Oswalt pitched seven innings, allowing one run on five hits with no walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Milwaukee RHP Seth McClung pitched well this evening but it wasn't enough to avoid the 6-1 loss versus Houston. McClung pitched six innings to allow two runs (both earned) on three hits with one walk and five strikeouts. |
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| Houston brought the offense and a good bit of pitching to get the 6-1 win over Milwaukee this evening, led once again by the prolific Lance Berkman . Berkman went 3-for-4 at the dish with his third triple and 19th home run of the season, totaling five RBIs on the night. |
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| Florida RHP Ricky Nolasco picked up his sixth win of the season, pitching six innings to allow three runs (none of which were earned) on four hits with one walk and three strikeouts to give the Marlins the 5-4 win over Philadelphia. |
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| Jorge Cantu, 3B, Florida Marlins | Tuesday 6/10, 9:40 PM CT |
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| The Marlins earned the 5-4 win this evening against the Phillies built largely on the efforts of corner infielder Jorge Cantu . Cantu went 2-for-4 with a double and his 12th homer of the season, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Francisco Liriano tossed six innings of one-run ball on Tuesday night. He allowed six hits, walked one, and struck out seven for Triple-A Rochester. Liriano owns a 3.35 ERA, 1.12 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts over his last eight outings (51.0 innings). |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 6/10, 9:35 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Brett Myers suffered through a horrendous evening on the mound as his Phillies took the 5-4 loss versus Florida. Myers pitched 5 1/3 innings to allow five runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks, five strikeouts, and three home runs allowed. |
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| Adam Loewen, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 6/10, 9:31 PM CT |
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| Adam Loewen worked one inning for High-A Frederick on Tuesday night. He retired the side in order and threw 11 of his 14 pitches for strikes and was clocked at 90-92 mph, the Baltimore Sun reports. Loewen is on the DL due to a sore left elbow. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 6/10, 9:30 PM CT |
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| The Phillies suffered the 5-4 loss to Florida this evening with outfielder Pat Burrell serving as the leader of their effort. Burrell went 2-for-4 with a double and his 16th home run of the season. |
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| The Nationals welcomed second baseman Ronnie Belliard back this evening and he wasted no time in asserting his influence on the game, leading his team to a 7-6 win over Pittsburgh. Belliard went 3-for-4 at the plate with two homers, good for three RBIs on the night. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 6/10, 9:14 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Paul Maholm escaped tonight's 7-2 trouncing from Washington with no decision, lasting 6 2/3 innings to allow four runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks, four strikeouts, and a whopping four home runs allowed. |
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| Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 6/10, 9:08 PM CT |
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| There was plenty of offense in tonight's 7-6 win for the Nationals over the Pirates, though Pittsburgh catcher Ryan Doumit was in a world of his own at the plate. Doumit went 4-for-4 at the dish with two doubles and two home runs on the night, totaling three RBIs and three runs scored. |
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| Josh Barfield left in the sixth inning on Tuesday night after straining his left middle finger, the AP reports. Jamey Carroll took his place. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/10, 9:04 PM CT |
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| St. Louis outfielder Ryan Ludwick was a power at the plate this evening as the Cardinals put the 7-2 win over Cincy on the board. Ludwick went 4-for-5 on the evening, hitting two doubles and one home run to total four RBIs and and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Placido Polanco's pursuit of the .300 mark is nearly complete. The second baseman went 3-for-4 with a pair of runs on Tuesday and is up to .297. Polanco was sitting at .140 on April 24, but he has hit .354 over his last 40 games. |
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| St. Louis RHP Mitchell Boggs picked up his first win of the season, and his career, this evening as the Cardinals put the 7-2 hurt on the Cincinnati Reds. Boggs lasted five innings, allowing two runs on four hits with three walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Jose Contreras served up 13 hits and six runs to the Tigers on Tuesday night. Only two of the 13 hits were for extra bases, but the effort was enough to drop the right-hander to 6-4 with a 3.18 ERA. |
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| Nate Robertson improved to 4-6 with a win over the White Sox on Tuesday night. He held the Sox to three runs over 6.1 innings despite giving up eight hits, including a homer. Robertson has won three of his past four starts. |
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| Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday 6/10, 8:54 PM CT |
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| The Reds suffered the 7-2 loss to St. Louis this evening with first baseman Joey Votto providing the only offense of note for Cincy. Votto went 1-for-4 with his 11th home run of the season, good for two RBIs. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 6/10, 8:52 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew is in a zone. The outfielder went 1-for-2 with a homer, two walks, two runs, and two RBI on Tuesday. Drew is 15-for-28 with five homers, 12 RBI, and 12 runs over nine games this month. |
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| Jim Thome, DH, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 6/10, 8:50 PM CT |
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| Jim Thome went 3-for-4 with a homer, one RBI, and two runs on Tuesday. It was, sadly, just his second game of the year with more than two hits. However, Thome does now have six extra-base knocks in nine games this June. |
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| Dodger shortstop Rafael Furcal has learned he is not likely to return to action for at least two more weeks, according to the LA Daily News. |
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| Manny Ramirez really seems to enjoy life as a DH. He went 2-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday and is now hitting .400-5-15-11 over 11 games in David Ortiz's usual spot. |
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| Nick Markakis continues to swing a hot bat. He went 3-for-5 with a double and two runs against the Red Sox on Tuesday. Markakis was also caught stealing. He is 18-for-37 this June. |
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| The Orioles got to Hideki Okajima again. The reliever allowed two hits and three runs over 0.1 innings on Tuesday night. He hurt himself by walking two batters. Okajima allowed four runs to the O's on June 2. |
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| Aubrey Huff, DH, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 6/10, 8:37 PM CT |
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| Aubrey Huff went 4-for-5 with four singles, one run, and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Red Sox. The DH also had a four-hit game back on April 8. |
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| Bill Hall, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 6/10, 8:36 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee manager Ned Yost was forced to make a few changes to the Brewers starting lineup this evening, according to MLB.com. |
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| Carlos Silva swallowed his seventh straight loss on Tuesday night. The right-hander held the Blue Jays to three runs over seven innings but only received one run of support. Two of the nine hits that Silva allowed were homers. He hasn't picked up a win since April 17. |
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| Vernon Wells is feeling just fine. The outfielder went 2-for-4 with a solo homer on Tuesday night. He is 7-for-16 with a pair of long balls and a double in four games since coming off the DL. |
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| San Francisco RHP Merkin Valdez will undergo an MRI on his strained throwing elbow on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jeremy Reed, CF, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 6/10, 8:28 PM CT |
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| Jeremy Reed socked a solo homer on Tuesday night, but his teammates didn't help him out. The Mariners lost 3-1 to the Blue Jays. |
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| Dustin McGowan loves pitching at home, and he showed it again on Tuesday. The right-hander went the distance in a 3-1 win over the Mariners. McGowan allowed five hits, walked two, and struck out seven. He is 4-1 with a 1.73 ERA and 1.15 WHIP over six starts at the Rogers Centre this year. |
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| Ryan Garko, 1B, Cleveland Indians | Tuesday 6/10, 8:22 PM CT |
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| Ryan Garko provided all the offense the Indians needed on Tuesday night. He singled home Ben Francisco in the first inning of a 1-0 win over the Twins. Garko went 2-for-4 and is 17-for-39 (.436) over his last 10 games. |
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| Scott Baker, P, Minnesota Twins | Tuesday 6/10, 8:19 PM CT |
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| Don't blame Scott Baker for the Twins' loss on Tuesday night. The right-hander held the Indians to eight hits and one run over seven full innings. Baker walked one and struck out one. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Houston RHP Felipe Paulino is traveling to Houston to begin a rehab-and-conditioning program with the Astros' athletic training staff, according to MLB.com. |
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 6/10, 8:17 PM CT |
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| C.C. Sabathia tossed a complete game shutout against the Twins on Tuesday night. The portly southpaw allowed five hits, walked none, and struck out five. He improved to 4-8 with a 4.34 ERA, and Sabathia owns a 2.10 ERA over his last 10 starts. |
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| Albert Pujols injured his left calf while running to first base on Tuesday against the Reds and left the game. He fell to the ground just after leaving the batter's box, and he had to be helped off the field. |
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| Fernando Rodney threw in front of Tigers pitching coach Chuck Hernandez on Tuesday afternoon. The reliever is on his way back from right shoulder tendinitis and is trying to work out any mechanical issues, MLB.com reports. Rodney will make a two-inning outing at Triple-A Toledo on Friday and is likely still a week away from returning to the majors. |
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| Troy Percival threw a simulated inning on Tuesday and remains on schedule to come off the DL on Friday, the Tampa Tribune reports. He is out due to a sore left hamstring. |
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| Cliff Floyd, DH, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 6/10, 7:58 PM CT |
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| Cliff Floyd is out of the lineup again on Tuesday, as the Rays continue to use Willy Aybar. "They’re going with the hot bat, and I don’t blame them – we’re winning," Floyd tells the Tampa Tribune. "I’m a realist. I like to win, too. At the end of the day, whoever gives you the best chance to win the game, you play." Floyd hasn't been in a game since June 6. |
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| Chone Figgins will play seven innings in a Triple-A rehab game on Tuesday night, the Orange County Register notes. The third baseman is on his way back from a sore right hamstring and could be back on Friday. |
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| Gary Matthews Jr. is not in the lineup on Tuesday due to an upset stomach, the Orange County Register reports. He may be available to pinch-hit. |
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| Jeremy Accardo is slated to begin a minor league rehab stint with High-A Dunedin on Tuesday, MLB.com reports. The reliever has been out since May 10 due to a strained right forearm. He is expected to need at least one week before rejoining the Blue Jays. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 6/10, 7:38 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Jake Peavy will come off the disabled list to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 6/10, 7:34 PM CT |
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| Aaron Hill could begin a minor league rehab assignment next week. The second baseman has been out since May 29 due to a concussion. "He feels a lot better. He's not dizzy. He's not nauseous," general manager J.P. Ricciardi tells MLB.com. "He's on the field moving around. After exercise, he's not dizzy. They consider that asymptomatic." |
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| Wil Ledezma, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 6/10, 7:32 PM CT |
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| The Padres have designated LHP Wilfredo Ledezma for assignment, according to MLB.com. |
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| Gregg Zaun, C, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 6/10, 7:31 PM CT |
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| Gregg Zaun won't be back in the majors on Wednesday, as previously hoped. The backstop will head to Syracuse for Triple-A rehab work and could rejoin the Blue Jays on Friday, MLB.com reports. Zaun is on the DL due to a strained right elbow. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 6/10, 7:28 PM CT |
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| Arizona outfielder Eric Byrnes is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday but the team reports plans of withholding from making that move, according to MLB.com. |
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| Just one day after hitting career home run , Cincinnati Ken Griffey Jr. was asked about rumors stating the team would look to trade the power-hitting veteran after reaching the milestone, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Washington third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is traveling to Cincinnati this evening to meet with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Tim Kremchek to undergo further examination on his ailing left shoulder, according to MLB.com. |
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| Washington second baseman Ronnie Belliard is back in the lineup this evening, batting seventh in his first action since returning from the disabled list, according to MLB.com. |
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| Colorado shortstop Troy Tulowitzki will begin his rehab assignment with Class-A Modesto immediately, headed to join the team as we speak, according to MLB.com. |
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| Hank Blalock has begun to make some throws to second base and could hit on Friday, the Dallas Morning News reports. The third baseman-turned-first baseman underwent surgery on May 30 to relieve carpal tunnel syndrome in his right wrist. Blalock was previously out due to a torn left hamstring. He could go on a minor league rehab assignment next week. |
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| Florida outfielder Josh Willingham is ready to beging a rehab assignment in the minors, according to MLB.com. |
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| Joel Pineiro, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/10, 6:26 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals report they will activate RHP Joel Pineiro from the 15-day disabled list later this week and will give him the start on Thursday, according to MLB.com. |
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| John Smoltz underwent right shoulder surgery on Tuesday, and his future remains uncertain. "The prognosis on John’s shoulder is unclear based on the findings of today’s surgery," general manager Frank Wren informs the AP. "We will know more as John starts to progress through his rehab." Smoltz needed surgery to repair an injured labrum. He will miss the rest of 2008 but previously said he hopes to pitch in 2009. "They repaired a lot of damage," manager Bobby Cox notes. |
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| Chipper Jones is not in the lineup for Tuesday's tilt against the Cubs. It will be the second straight game he's missed due to a small tear in his right quad. "I'm hoping maybe [to] be back in there tomorrow," Jones informs the AP. "It's better. I still can't run the way I need to. I wouldn't be able to run the bases. I don't know what kind of range I would have out at third base." |
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| Travis Hafner remains at least a week away from beginning a minor league rehab assignment. "We still need him to strengthen that shoulder," manager Eric Wedge explains to MLB.com. Hafner began swinging a bat over the weekend, but he is not ready for live pitching. He is on the DL due to a sore right shoulder. |
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| Michael Young is back in the lineup on Tuesday, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports. The shortstop is playing with a broken finger and dealing with a sore groin. |
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| Josh Hamilton has been cleared to play and is in tonight's line-up for the Rangers. |
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| Radhames Liz will get an extra day of rest before he takes the mound on Saturday against the Pirates according to MLB.com. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra took part in Dodgers batting practice on Tuesday. |
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| The Orioles have shifted around their rotation for the coming week. Jeremy Guthrie will start on Thursday, followed by Brian Burres, Radhames Liz, and Daniel Cabrera the next three nights, MLB.com reports. The move comes after Monday's off-day. |
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| The Mets activated Marlon Anderson from the 15-day DL on Tuesday, the New York Post confirms. He had been out due to a torn left hamstring. |
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| The Mets designated Raul Casanova for assignment on Tuesday, MLB.com reports. |
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| Micah Owings has struggled mightily in his last two starts and hopes to rebound in New York tonight. He has given up 10 earned runs over his last nine and a third innings. Tonight he'll take on John Maine and the Mets. |
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| The Mets have activated Moises Alou from the 15-day DL, MLB.com confirms. The veteran outfielder has been out due to a strained left calf. |
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| Seth Smith, RF, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 6/10, 5:11 PM CT |
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| The Rockies have optioned Seth Smith back to Triple-A Colorado Springs, MLB.com reports. |
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| The Rockies have activated Matt Holliday from the 15-day DL, MLB.com notes. He was out due to a strained left hamstring. |
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| Mike Lamb, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 6/10, 5:02 PM CT |
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| Mike Lamb is out of the lineup again on Tuesday, but he may get the start against the Indians on Wednesday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. The third baseman has played only once since last Friday. |
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| Adam Wainwright has officially been placed on the DL, according to MLB.com. He has a sprained right middle finger. The move is retroactive to June 8. |
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| Clay Buchholz is working to improve his arm slot and the consistency with his fastball. The right-hander worked three innings (73 pitches) on Monday night and focused on throwing his heater. "He can be special," manager Terry Francona informs The Providence Journal. "He's healthy. He has a few things we would like him to work on. He can get frustrated, but we're not frustrated." |
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| Mike Redmond will start at DH for the Twins on Tuesday night. The backup catcher is 12-for-23 over his career against Indians starter C.C. Sabathia, the Minneapolis Star Tribune notes. |
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| Dontrelle Willis has been optioned to Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday, according to the AP. Willis has proven to | |
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