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Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 11:52 PM CT
Mark Ellis had two more hits on Thursday night giving him eight in his last four games as his average has climbed from .232 to .250.
Andy Pettitte, P, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 11:42 PM CT
Andy Pettitte held the Athletics to just one run over eight innings on Thursday night as he won his sixth game of the season. Pettitte found success by limiting his walks allowing only one on the night along with permitting just five hits.
Hideki Matsui, DH, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 11:39 PM CT
Hideki Matsui knocked in all four Yankees runs on Thursday night as he hit a grand slam off Joe Blanton in the Yankees victory over the Athletics, 4-1.
Jamey Carroll, 2B, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 10:03 PM CT
Jamey Carroll went 4-for-4 for the Indians on Thursday to raise his average .028 points. He also scored a run and knocked one in.
Ben Francisco, LF, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 10:00 PM CT
Ben Francisco had a big day for the Indians hitting from the third slot in the order with four hits in five trips to the plate. He also knocked in three runs.
Aaron Laffey, P, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 9:57 PM CT
Aaron Laffey limited the Twins to just one run over six innings to pick up his fourth victory of the season for the Indians.
Esteban Loaiza, P, Chicago White SoxThursday 6/12, 9:08 PM CT
Esteban Loaiza will likely be released in order to create a spot on the roster for Adam Russel who has been recalled from Triple-A, according to MLB.com.
Miguel Batista, P, Seattle MarinersThursday 6/12, 9:05 PM CT
Miguel Batista will be removed from the rotation and replaced by knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, according to MLB.com. "We're trying to line up our ducks the best way we can to protect ourselves," manager John McLaren said of the switch. "[Batista and Dickey] will switch roles until we get J.J. [Putz] back."
J.J. Putz, P, Seattle MarinersThursday 6/12, 9:02 PM CT
J.J. Putz will be out of action at least through this weekend due to discomfort in his right elbow which turned out to be a hyperextension of his elbow, MLB.com. The good news is that his UCL seems to be intact meaning he wont need Tommy John surgery.
Jonathan Albaladejo, P, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 8:59 PM CT
Jonathan Albaladejo doesn't have a strained muscle in his elbow, the injury is actually a stress fracture that will cause him to miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN.
Phil Hughes, P, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 8:54 PM CT
Phil Hughes had an x-ray on his injured right rib on Thursday and the results where positive with Hughes being cleared to being throwing in about two weeks, according to ESPN.
Travis Hafner, DH, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 8:00 PM CT
Travis Hafner continues to take dry swings in the batting cage while working on exercises to strengthen his injured shoulder, according to MLB.com.
Fausto Carmona, P, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 7:57 PM CT
Fausto Carmona threw his first bullpen session on Thursday since injuring his left hip on May 24th, according to MLB.com. Carmona threw 35 pitches, all fastballs and changeups, and reported after the outing that he felt fine. "It went very well," head athletic trainer Lonnie Soloff said. "If all progresses well, he'll throw a 50-pitch, all-pitch bullpen Saturday."
Kevin Millar, 1B, Baltimore OriolesThursday 6/12, 6:30 PM CT
Kevin Millar was forced from the Orioles and Red Sox game on Thursday with a left knee contusion, according to the Associated Press. X-rays were negative and he is being listed as day-to-day.
Juan Rincon, P, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 5:51 PM CT
Juan Rincon was outrighted to Triple-A on Thursday, according to The Sports Network. Rincon has three days to decide whether or not he wants to accept the assignment. Third baseman Brian Buscher was recalled to take the roster spot.
Victor Martinez, C, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 5:36 PM CT
Victor Martinez will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured elbow on Friday and will miss upwards of two months, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Jeff Weaver, P, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 5:32 PM CT
Jeff Weaver was released from the Brewers organization on Thursday a day after he allowed eight runs and 11 hits in six innings at Triple-A, according to MLB.com.
Bryan Bullington, P, Toronto Blue JaysThursday 6/12, 5:16 PM CT
Bryan Bullington was demoted to Triple-A on Thursday after two weeks of inactivity, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Jason Varitek, C, Boston Red SoxThursday 6/12, 5:02 PM CT
Jason Varitek will miss the Red Sox game on Thursday night because of strep throat, according to the Boston Herald.
Eric Hurley, P, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 4:58 PM CT
Eric Hurley had a solid start to his major league career on Thursday as he held the Royals to four runs, including two home runs, over six innings of work in a no-decision.
Ian Kinsler, 2B, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 4:53 PM CT
Ian Kinsler hit his ninth home run of the year, a solo shot off of Brian Bannister on Thursday.
Alex Gordon, 3B, Kansas City RoyalsThursday 6/12, 4:48 PM CT
Alex Gordon had two hits, including his seventh home run of the season, and knocked in two runs while scoring twice for the Royals.
Joakim Soria, P, Kansas City RoyalsThursday 6/12, 4:44 PM CT
Joakim Soria returned from tightness in his rear end on Thursday to throw a scored ninth inning to pick up his 15th save of the year.
Brian Bannister, P, Kansas City RoyalsThursday 6/12, 4:39 PM CT
Brian Bannister used a career-high 127 pitches to make it through seven innings against the Rangers on Thursday as he allowed four runs in a no-decision.
Jermaine Dye, RF, Chicago White SoxThursday 6/12, 3:32 PM CT
Jermaine Dye went 0-for-3 but recorded Chicago's lone RBI (on a sacrifice fly) in Thursday's 2-1 loss to Detroit.
Jorge Velandia, SS, Tampa Bay RaysThursday 6/12, 3:09 PM CT
Jorge Velandia has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, according to the AP. Josh Barfield has been placed on the 15-day DL, and Velandia covers his spot on the Indians' roster.
Josh Barfield, 2B, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 3:06 PM CT
Josh Barfield has landed on the 15-day DL, according to the AP. He has been taken down by a left finger sprain. Jorge Velandia has been called up from Triple-A Buffalo to cover his spot on the roster.
Victor Martinez, C, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 3:02 PM CT
Victor Martinez has been placed on the 15-day DL due to inflammation in his right elbow, according to the AP. Martinez winced after a swing in the first inning of the Indians’ 8-5 loss to Minnesota on Wednesday. He was then lifted from the game after grounding out to shortstop. Manager Eric Wedge said, "It nicked him up on one of his swings. The elbow is something that’s been bothering him on and off all year. It must have been one of those swings that bit him a little more than usual." Catcher Yamid Haad will fill his spot on the Indians' roster.
Mark Buehrle, P, Chicago White SoxThursday 6/12, 2:56 PM CT
Mark Buehrle only allowed one run on seven hits over eight innings in Thursday's tough 2-1 loss to the rival Tigers, with one walk and six strikeouts. He was in control, but ended his day with a no decision. Octavio Dotel gave up a solo homer to Miguel Cabrera in the bottom of the ninth at Comerica Park to end the game.
Kenny Rogers, P, Detroit TigersThursday 6/12, 2:49 PM CT
Kenny Rogers only surrendered one earned run on four hits over eight innings of work in Thursday's 2-1 win over the White Sox, with one walk and one strikeout. He pitched great, but left the game with a no decision. Miguel Cabrera broke the 1-1 tie with a walk-off homer in the bottom of the ninth.
Miguel Cabrera, 1B, Detroit TigersThursday 6/12, 2:44 PM CT
Miguel Cabrera went 1-for-4 and crushed a game-ending solo homer in Thursday's 2-1 victory over the AL Central-leading White Sox.
Kason Gabbard, P, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 2:29 PM CT
Kason Gabbard is penciled into the rotation to start on Saturday, according to MLB.com.
Chone Figgins, 3B, Los Angeles AngelsThursday 6/12, 2:23 PM CT
Chone Figgins is expected to be activated from the DL on Friday, according to the AP. Brandon Wood is set to be optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake to make room on the roster.
Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue JaysThursday 6/12, 2:18 PM CT
Aaron Hill is having a hard time dealing with his concussion, according to TSN.ca. Hill said, "This is so annoying and frustrating. If it was something else, it's easy to grind through an ankle or a knee, hip, arm, whatever, you can fight through that stuff. They've got painkillers for those types of things. But doing something with the brain, you don't want to mess with it. I would, but way too many people have told me I shouldn't, and I'm listening for a change."
Kameron Loe, P, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 2:11 PM CT
Right-handed pitcher Kameron Loe has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma, according to the AP. Eric Hurley was recalled for today's start against the Royals, and Loe was optioned to make room on the roster.
Eric Hurley, P, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 2:08 PM CT
Eric Hurley has been recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma, according to the AP. The Rangers optioned pitcher Kameron Loe to Oklahoma as an adjoining move.
Ben Broussard, 1B, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 2:02 PM CT
Ben Broussard has reportedly been claimed by the Cubs, according to ESPN 1000 Radio. He has been signed to a minor league deal.
Milton Bradley, DH, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 1:37 PM CT
Milton Bradley was not in action today against the Royals, according to the Star Telegram.
J. Brent Cox, P, New York YankeesThursday 6/12, 12:46 PM CT
J. Brent Cox was placed on the minor league DL due to shoulder tendinitis, according to the NY Daily News.
Carlos Rosa, P, Kansas City RoyalsThursday 6/12, 12:36 PM CT
Right-handed pitcher Carlos Rosa has been recalled from Triple-A Omaha, according to the Kansas City Star.
Eric Patterson, LF, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 12:12 PM CT
Eric Patterson has been recalled from Triple-A Iowa, according to the AP. Alfonso Soriano has been placed on the 15-day DL, and Patterson will fill his spot on the roster.
Vance Wilson, C, Detroit TigersThursday 6/12, 11:29 AM CT
Vance Wilson was trying to return to the Tigers this season, but that is not going to happen as he will soon undergo a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow after tearing another ligament, according to the Detroit News. Wilson said, "I hope to play again. But you just don't know with something like this. The recovery from this is grueling, but at least I know what I'm facing."
Philip Humber, P, Minnesota TwinsThursday 6/12, 9:56 AM CT
Pitcher Philip Humber missed a start at Triple-A Rochester on Wednesday due to a sore right elbow, according to the Star Tribune. He is expected to miss one or two starts.
Kelvim Escobar, P, Los Angeles AngelsThursday 6/12, 9:51 AM CT
Kelvim Escobar, who is trying to rebound from a a torn labrum in his right shoulder, is scheduled to throw 45 pitches off the mound Friday, according to the LA Times. He said, "I threw 30 pitches Monday and there was no pain, no weakness. That's a lot of progress. I feel good."
Erick Aybar, SS, Los Angeles AngelsThursday 6/12, 9:45 AM CT
Erick Aybar, who is recovering from a dislocated right pinkie finger, took batting practice on Wednesday and could start a minor league rehab assignment next week, according to the LA Times. Manager Mike Sciosca said, "Erick has cleared one hurdle, which he needed to do. If everything goes well with his workouts, he'll start on rehab next week."
Matt Tolbert, SS, Minnesota TwinsThursday 6/12, 9:38 AM CT
Manager Ron Gardenhire stated that Matt Tolbert's best-case scenario to return to the Twins is August 1, according to the Star Tribune. Tolbert had his cast removed and will wear a splint on his surgically repaired left thumb for one week.
Joakim Soria, P, Kansas City RoyalsThursday 6/12, 9:21 AM CT
Joakim Soria was not available to pitch on Tuesday or Wednesday due to tightness in his back side, according to the Kansas City Star.
Joey Devine, P, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 9:10 AM CT
Joey Devine, who is recovering from an elbow strain, said he isn't scheduled to visit Dr. James Andrews in Alabama for a second opinion, according to the SF Chronicle.
Emil Brown, RF, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 8:59 AM CT
Emil Brown missed his second straight game on Wednesday due to illness, according to the SF Chronicle. It is unclear whether he has a stomach virus or food poisoning.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia, C, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 8:53 AM CT
Jarrod Saltalamacchia is nursing a sore right wrist, but is scheduled to start today's game against Kansas City, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Milton Bradley, DH, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 8:48 AM CT
Milton Bradley will remain in the DH spot for today's game against the Royals, according to the Dallas Morning News. He is dealing with a left quad cramp.
Hank Blalock, 3B, Texas RangersThursday 6/12, 8:45 AM CT
Manager Ron Washington commented that he is leaning toward batting Hank Blalock fifth in the lineup when he returns to action following his carpal tunnel surgery, according to the Dallas Morning News. Washington said, "I think I would end up having to fight Hank if I didn't put him up there where he could do some damage."
Eddie Guardado, P, Minnesota TwinsThursday 6/12, 8:40 AM CT
Manager Rob Washington has stated that Eddie Guardado is now the primary setup man for the Rangers' pen, according to the Dallas Morning News. Washington said, "The situation doesn't bother Eddie. He comes in and does the job."
Josh Barfield, 2B, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 7:11 AM CT
Josh Barfield sustained a sprained middle finger on his right hand while taking a check swing on Tuesday night, according to IndiansConfidential.com.
Victor Martinez, C, Cleveland IndiansThursday 6/12, 7:06 AM CT
Victor Martinez is scheduled for an MRI today for inflammation in his right elbow, according to IndiansConfidential.com.
Jack Cust, LF, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 12:09 AM CT
The Athletics brought the wood to the Yankees in tonight's 8-4 win over New York, spreading 11 hits through the evening, led by outfielder Jack Cust . Cust went 2-for-2 with two walks to total three RBIs and one runs scored on the night.
Justin Duchscherer, P, Oakland AthleticsThursday 6/12, 12:04 AM CT
The Yankees tried to rally in the top of the ninth, but the A's emerged victorious in the end, 8-4. Oakland RHP Justin Duchscherer got the start and pitched well, going seven innings to surrender just one run on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts.