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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| San Francisco RHP Merkin Valdez will undergo an MRI on his strained throwing elbow on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Nomar Garciaparra took part in Dodgers batting practice on Tuesday. |
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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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| 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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| Jaime Garcia, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/10, 3:11 PM CT |
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| Pitching coach Dave Duncan told 1380 AM in St Louis that Jaime Garcia is the No. 1 candidate to be recalled to start for the Cards on Thursday. He'll be taking the place of the injured Adam Wainwright. |
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| Gary Majewski has been placed on the bereavement list, according to the AP. The team did not disclose the reason for the move. To cover his spot on the roster while he is away, the team recalled lefty Dan Herrera from Triple-A Louisville. |
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| Infielder Jolbert Cabrera has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville, according to the AP. Jerry Hairston Jr has been placed on the 15-day DL, and Cabrera was brought up to cover his spot on the Reds' roster. |
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| Jerry Hairston Jr. has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his fractured left thumb, according to the AP. The Reds purchased the contract of infielder Jolbert Cabrera from Triple-A Louisville to take Hairston’s roster spot. |
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Tuesday 6/10, 11:43 AM CT |
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| John Smoltz is scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery today by Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution. Andrews will perform the surgery using an arthroscope to diagnose the damage to the right shoulder of the Braves pitcher. He will then decide what surgical procedure will be done and attempt the repair the problem.
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| Bryan Anderson is hitting just .250 in six June contests at Triple-A Memphis, but the young catcher is batting .326 overall for the Redbirds, and he's hitting a robust .355 in 166 at-bats this year when you combine his numbers at Double-A Springfield. |
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| Cameron Maybin continued his recent hot streak and was named Southern League Hitter of the Week. He hit .400 over the stretch with three home runs, three triples, two doubles and nine RBI for Double-A Carolina. |
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| Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/10, 11:38 AM CT |
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| Colby Rasmus hit .395 during a recent 10-game stretch at Triple-A Memphis, raising his average nearly 50 points to .223. The outfielder has nine homers, 35 RBI and a .322 OBP on the year. |
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| Andrew McCutchen continues his productive season at Triple-A Indianapolis. He is hitting .287 with eight HR, 26 RBI and 18 SB. MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch maintains that the Pirates will not call him up until a starting spot opens for him. |
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| Jeff Keppinger was scheduled to begin his rehab assignment on Monday at Single-A, but the weather did not cooperate as the game was rained out, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 6/10, 9:55 AM CT |
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| Manager Bob Melvin noted that Chad Tracy isn't ready to play in the outfield yet following knee surgery, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/10, 9:48 AM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel has been cleared to return to the Cardinals' lineup Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Felipe Paulino has suffered another setback in his recovery from a pinched nerve in his upper right arm, and has been reduced to only playing light catch, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| Noah Lowry, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 6/10, 8:49 AM CT |
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| Noah Lowry stated Monday that the pins-and-needles feeling caused by nerve compression in his left arm has improved greatly the last two days, a recent MRI exam revealed "positive things" and he believes he is moving in the right direction to potentially return to the diamond in 2008, according to the SF Chronicle. Lowry was surprised to read that he may not pitch again this season, and commented, "It's June and we're talking about the end of the season. That's not even a thought in my mind." He added, "It's all speculation. When we get down to an actual time frame and I'm still not throwing at that time, we'll start talking about it then. At this point, I feel it's a little premature to be talking like that. The symptoms are getting smaller and smaller, and less severe. We're close."
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| Huston Street's pitching velocity was down during action on Sunday as he was bothered by a groin injury, according to the SF Chronicle. He heavily iced the ailment, but still walked with a limp following the game. He said, "Hopefully, I'll wake up Monday better. Geren was concerned for my sake, because I could compensate and hurt my arm, but I know I can still get guys out and be effective."
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