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| Jo-Jo Reyes allowed two runs on five hits, walked two and struck out five in eight innings and the Braves defeated the Angels 5-2 on Friday night. |
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| Trot Nixon, RF, New York Mets | Friday 6/13, 11:55 PM CT |
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| The Mets bolstered their outfield on Friday night by acquiring Trot Nixon from the Arizona Diamondbacks. Arizona gets cash or a player to be named in the deal. |
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| Chipper Jones, who leads the majors with a .414 average, was scratched from the starting lineup after a suffering an accident during batting practice. He fouled off a pitch, and the ball ricocheted off the crossbar at the top of the batting cage and struck him just under his left eye.
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| Chone Figgins, who missed 33 of the Angels' previous 34 games because of an injured right hamstring, went 1-for-2 with two walks in his first game back from his second stint on the disabled list. |
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| Orlando Cabrera hit a solo shot helping the Chicago White Sox to a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. |
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| Jeff Francis allowed four runs on four hits, walked three but failed to strike out a White Sox hitter in Friday's no-decision. |
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| Gavin Floyd, P, Chicago White Sox | Friday 6/13, 11:36 PM CT |
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| The Rockies Ian Stewart hit two solo home runs and Willy Tavares and Brad Hawpe added solo shots, the only hits Chicago's Gavin Floyd allowed in 6 1/3 innings of his no-decision on Friday night. |
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| Todd Wellemeyer got two easy outs to start the game, but then ran into the bats of Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell who hit back-to-back-to-back home runs and the rout was on. The three consecutive home runs was the seventh time in franchise history, and the first time since May 18, 2004, against the Dodgers when Bobby Abreu, Burrell and Jim Thome connected in succession. Wellemeyer allowed eight runs on eight hits, walked three and struck out three in 3.1 innings of work. |
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| Skip Schumaker went 3-for-5 with a home run in the Friday night drubbing 20-2 drubbing at the hands of the Phillies. |
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| Kyle Kendrick pitched seven strong innings and contributed two hits and an RBI and the Phillies had a season-high 21 hits in a 20-2 victory over the Cardinals on Friday night. The right-hander allowed two runs on eight hits, walked one and struck out one for his sixth win of the season. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 6/13, 11:19 PM CT |
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| Ryan Howard went 3-for-5 and hit his 16th home run off Cardinals starter Todd Wellemeyer, a game that saw the Philadelphia rout St. Louis 20-2 on Friday night. |
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 6/13, 11:16 PM CT |
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| Chase Utley, Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell hit consecutive home runs in the first inning, and the Phillies went on to win a 20-2 marathon contest over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday night. |
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| Joba Chamberlain allowed one run on six hits, walked four and struck out two in a no-decision on Friday night. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Friday 6/13, 11:08 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter hit a solo homer in the eighth inning off Astros setup man Doug Brocail and the New York Yankees defeated Houston 2-1 on Friday night.
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| Scott Feldman allowed seven runs (six earned) on eight hits as the Rangers dropped to 1-8 in the right-hander's starts. |
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| Josh Hamilton went 2-for-4 and hit his 18th home run in the 7-1 loss to the Mets on Friday night. |
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| Oliver Perez pitched seven strong innings and the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-1 on Friday night at Shea. Perez also helped his cause by driving in two runs. Perez allowed one run on three hits, walked three and struck out eight. |
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| George Sherrill earned his 22nd save of the season in Friday's 9-6 win over the Pirates. The left-hander pitched a perfect ninth inning. |
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| Brian Burres improved his record to 5-5 on the season as the Orioles beat the Pirates 9-6 on Friday night. The left-hander allowed six runs on eight hits, walked three and struck out four in the win. |
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| Luke Scott, LF, Baltimore Orioles | Friday 6/13, 10:15 PM CT |
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| Luke Scott rewarded skipper Dave Trembley who told the Baltimore Sun on Thursday that his outfielder would get more playing time. Scott continued his recent tear hitting his 11th home run of the season. |
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| Derek Lowe, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Friday 6/13, 10:10 PM CT |
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| Derek Lowe suffered his sixth loss of the season on Friday night as the Dodgers fell 5-0 to the Detroit Tigers. The sinkerballer gave up three runs, two earned, on eight hits in seven innings. |
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| Armando Galarraga and releiver Freddy Dolsi combined for a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers scored a 5-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday. The right-hander allowed three hits in seven innings, walking one and striking out five. |
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| Matt Stairs, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 6/13, 10:00 PM CT |
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| Matt Stairs hit his eighth home run of the season helping A.J. Burnett win for the first time in four starts as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night.
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Friday 6/13, 9:56 PM CT |
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| Alex Rios went 3-for-4 with two doubles and Toronto won for just the fourth time in their last 12 games beating the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night. |
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| Sean Gallagher allowed three runs and seven hits in five-plus innings, but it wasn't good enough as A.J. Burnett and the Blue Jays won the first game of the three-game interleague series. The rookie walked two and struck out five as the Cubs lost for the first time in five games. |
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| Jeremy Accardo (forearm) will take two days off after suffering a setback in his rehabilitation assignment on Friday, this according to the AP. |
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| A.J. Burnett improved to 3-0 in four career starts against the Cubs, allowing two runs and four hits just falling short of a quality start. He walked four and struck out seven in five innings plus. |
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| Scott Rolen, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays | Friday 6/13, 9:36 PM CT |
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| Scott Rolen went deep for the third time this year and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cubs 3-2 on Friday night. |
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| Rookie Justin Masterson pitched good enough to win but Aaron Harang was better. The Red Sox right-hander allowed three runs on four hits and struck out a career-high nine in 6 2/3 innings. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 6/13, 9:20 PM CT |
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| Adam Dunn hit a solo home run on Friday night and the Reds beat the Red Sox 3-1 in interleague play. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Friday 6/13, 9:11 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce hit a solo home run on Friday night helping the Reds to a 3-1 interleague victory over the Red Sox. |
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| Aaron Harang bounced back from a long stretch of poor starts and won his first game since May 12. The right-hander was coming off his worst performance of the season were he gave up eight runs in 5 1/3 innings of a 9-2 loss in Florida on Sunday. Harrang allowed one run on four hits, didn't walk a batter and struck out seven Red Sox over seven innings. |
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| Following up on an earlier report, the X-rays on Michael Cuddyer's hand were negative. He played in the field for one inning before leaving and was replaced by Delmon Young. |
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| According to the team website Albert Pujols said he will be back in the Cardinals' lineup in two weeks.
Pujols strained his left calf while running to first base against the Reds on Tuesday. |
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| Wily Mo Pena, LF, Washington Nationals | Friday 6/13, 8:26 PM CT |
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| Wily Mo Pena will serve as the Nationals designated hitter in game one of the three-game series in Seattle this weekend. |
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| Alberto Gonzalez was recalled from Triple-A Scranton on Friday and reserve first baseman Shelly Duncan was optioned to the clubs top affiliate. |
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| The Yankees team website reports that with the team heading out for 16 consecutive games against the National League, they have optioned Shelley Duncan to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Infielder Alberto Gonzalez was promoted to fill out the 25-man roster.
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| Billy Buckner was recalled from Triple-A Tuscon on Friday and Max Scherzer was optioned to the team top affiliate. |
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| Max Scherzer, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 6/13, 8:05 PM CT |
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| The Diamondbacks optioned rookie right-hander Max Scherzer to Triple-A Tucson on Friday.
The D-backs finished their road trip in New York by playing two consecutive extra-innings affairs where they were forced to use eight pitchers for 12 innings, and according to the team website, manager Bob Melvin wanted to bring up some fresh arms. He also make it clear that Scherzer's demotion had nothing to do with his performance during his first Major League stint. |
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| Chone Figgins, who was activated from the disabled list today, is in the starting lineup tonight when the Angels host the Atlanta Braves. |
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| Miguel Olivo continues to receive at-bats, even in National League parks where the designated hitter isn't used. Olivo is starting at catcher and will square off against Diamondbacks starter Doug Davis. |
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| Esteban German is slated to lead off and play left field in tonight's interleague contest against the Diamondbacks at Chase Field. The everyday left fielder, David DeJesus, is on the bench. |
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| Michael Cuddyer was removed from Friday night's interleague game in Milwaukee after being hit in the hand by a Dave Bush pitch. |
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| Hank Blalock has resumed hitting, according to the team website, and is hoping to be activated next Friday from the disabled list. The Rangers open a three-game series with the Nationals at New RFK Stadium.
Blalock took two rounds of batting practice on Friday afternoon, the first time he has done so since undergoing surgery at the end of May on his right wrist. |
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| According to the Rangers team website the staff is discussing the possibility of placing pitcher Joaquin Benoit on the disabled list. The hard-throwing right-hander is experiencing soreness in his right shoulder.
The Rangers will have to make a move on Saturday because they plan on calling up Kason Gabbard to start against the Mets. |
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| Jason Schmidt has apparently suffered a setback in his rehab from right shoulder surgery, this according to the team website.
Manager Joe Torre said Schmidt's Minor League rehabilitation assignment will not be resumed next week as previously announced, and that trainer Stan Conte told him the club will continue to go slow with Schmidt. The report noted that the right-hander is experiencing discomfort in his surgically repaired shoulder. |
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| Luis Castillo is back in the starting lineup on Friday night against the Texas Rangers in the second set of interleague games. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Friday 6/13, 6:43 PM CT |
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| Jake Peavy didn't complain of any soreness after needing only 72 pitches to get through his six innings against the Dodgers on Thursday night, this according to the team website. The Cy Young winner struck out four and didn't walk a batter in his first start since May 14. |
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| Bill Hall, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 6/13, 6:35 PM CT |
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| Bill Hall is getting another start at second base in Friday's first game of a three-game series against the American League Twins. Hall is hitting seventh in the batting order. |
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| The Oakland Athletics activated Ryan Sweeney (toe) from the 15-day disabled list on Friday. |
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| Johnny Damon is not in the starting lineup tonight as the Yankees visit the Astros in the second turn of interleague play. Jason Giambi is starting at first base and Hideki Matsui is in left field. |
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| Mike Lamb, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 6/13, 6:11 PM CT |
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| Surprisingly Mike Lamb is starting at third base as the Twins play an interleague game in Milwaukee. Lamb is 0-for-10 against Brewers starting pitcher Dave Bush. |
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| Derrek Lee, 1B, Chicago Cubs | Friday 6/13, 6:08 PM CT |
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| Derrek Lee is serving as the Cubs designated hitter in tonight's interleague game against the Toronto Blue Jays. |
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| Luis Gonzalez is serving as the Marlins designated hitter today in their interleague game against intrastate rival, the Tampa Bay Rays. |
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| Eric Hinske is starting in left field for Carl Crawford who began serving his four-game suspension today. |
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| Chris Shelton is starting at first base for the Rangers tonight in an interleague game against the Mets at Shea Stadium. Shelton starts and Frank Catalanotto will be available to pinch hit. |
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| Cory Sullivan was optioned to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. The outfielder has been with the big club since May 25. |
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| Jason Hirsh, P, Colorado Rockies | Friday 6/13, 5:55 PM CT |
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| The Colorado Rockies activated Jason Hirsh (shoulder) from the 60-day disabled list and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Friday. |
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| The AP reports that center fielder Rocco Baldelli will meet with Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon and executive vice president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman during the current homestand and discuss his rehab schedule.
Baldelli, who is currently on the 60-day DL, resumed playing last month as a designated hitter for the Rays' extended spring training team. He told the AP that he hopes to join one of the Rays' minor league teams shortly, and expects to play again in the majors later this year.
"I fully plan on being back. That's the way I feel right now," Baldelli said. |
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| The Tampa Bay Rays reinstated closer Troy Percival from the 15-day disabled list on Friday, this according to the AP. The closer will take the roster spot of reliever Al Reyes who was placed on disabled list today.
Percival strained his left hamstring in the Rays' 5-3 victory over Texas on May 28 and went on the DL one day later. |
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| Travis Buck, RF, Oakland Athletics | Friday 6/13, 5:42 PM CT |
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| The A's optioned outfielder Travis Buck to Triple-A Sacramento on Friday.
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| Brian Lawrence made his debut with the Richmond Braves on Thursday, this according to the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
Lawrence allowed three runs on six hits and three walks in 6 1/3 innings. |
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| With Atlanta's bullpen performing poorly the Richmond Times-Dispatch suggests it could mean a quicker return for reliever Mike Gonzalez . The left-hander, coming back from ligament transplant surgery in his elbow, has pitched two rehab assignments that have been impressive.
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| The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that the Braves picked up some bullpen insurance by signing former Baltimore and Cleveland reliever Jorge Julio on Friday. The team assigning him to Triple-A Richmond and he is scheduled to join the R-Braves today. |
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| Catcher Jason Varitek, suffering from a case of strep throat, won't start tonight but will serve as the emergency catcher backing up Kevin Cash, notes the Providence Journal. Varitek isn't expected to start before Sunday, at the earliest.
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| Curt Schilling threw in the bullpen before torrential rains soaked Great American Ballpark this afternoon. The Providence Journal reported that the work "wasn't much to write home about."
The usually vocal pitcher didn't want to discuss it as he grabbed a pen and began to work on a newspaper crossword puzzle, noted the report.
"Not now," said Schilling. |
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| Kevin Youkilis told the Providence Journal on Friday that he was disappointed at not having been drafted by his hometown Cincinnati Reds.
The Red Sox selected him in the eighth round of the 2001 draft.
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| Daisuke Matsuzaka is expected to pitch in a minor league game next week, this according to Fox Sports. Dice-K is rehabbing from a sore shoulder. Matsuzaka threw on Friday before the start of Boston's series against the Cincinnati Reds, but it appears he will need one or two rehab starts. |
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| Newsday reports that Robinson Cancel has been recalled by the Mets and Moises Alou was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left calf. |
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| As reported earlier this week, Carl Crawford will begin serving his four-game suspension tonight when the Rays square up against the Marlins.
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| Kevin Youkilis is not in the Red Sox starting lineup tonight. The Sox are facing Aaron Harrang and the Reds. With no designated hitter, Manny Ramirez is back in left field and Sean Casey starts at first base. |
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Friday 6/13, 4:11 PM CT |
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| Sean Casey is playing first base against his old team tonight when the Red Sox visit the National League Cincinnati Reds. With no designated hitter, Manny Ramirez is back in left field and Kevin Youkilis is on the bench. |
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| Kevin Millar is nursing a bruised left knee and is walking with a slight limp but is still expected to serve as DH in Friday's game against the Pirates, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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| Adam Russell has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte, according to the Sports Network. As an adjoining move, the team placed Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day DL. |
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| Rather than release him, the White Sox decided to place Esteban Loaiza on the 15-day DL with right shoulder inflammation, according to the Sports Network. As expected, hurler Adam Russell has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to take his spot on the roster. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Friday 6/13, 3:14 PM CT |
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| Al Reyes has landed back on the DL due to shoulder tendinitis, according to the Tampa Tribune. He previously spent time on the DL for the same ailment, and is going to make sure he "gets it right for the rest of the season." The DL move opens up a spot for Troy Percical. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Friday 6/13, 3:07 PM CT |
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| Willie Randolph is believed to be on his way out as the manager of the Mets, as was said by columnist Jon Heyman on WFAN's "Mike and the Mad Dog" radio show (and displayed on the NY Post). Heyman said, "Willie's on very thin ice, I don't think there's any other way to put it. I've heard he's going to survive today. I'm not sure why that is, why not fired today, it could just be logisitcal something or other, but the higher-ups met yesterday."
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| Wil Ledezma, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 6/13, 2:56 PM CT |
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| Left-handed pitcher Wilfredo Ledezma cleared waivers on Thursday and will start for Triple-A Portland, according to MLB.com. |
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| Josh Banks, P, San Diego Padres | Friday 6/13, 2:46 PM CT |
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| Josh Banks, who is 2-0 with a 0.39 ERA, is set to make his third start of the season tonight against the Indians, according to MLB.com. |
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Friday 6/13, 2:27 PM CT |
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| Sean Casey has filed an appeal of a three-game suspension dealt to him by MLB for his part in the June 5 skirmish with the Rays at Fenway Park, according to the Providence Journal.
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| A thunder and lightning storm is threatening tonight's contest against the Red Sox and Reds at the Great American Ballpark, according to the Providence Journal. There is also heavy rain, and the forecast calls for storms throughout the night. |
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| Roy Corcoran has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma, according to the Seattle Times. He will fill the roster spot for closer JJ Putz, who was been placed on the 15-day DL. |
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| J.J. Putz, P, Seattle Mariners | Friday 6/13, 2:10 PM CT |
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| J.J. Putz has landed on the 15-day DL due to his hyperextended right elbow, according to the Seattle Times. Roy Corcoran has been recalled from Triple-A Tacoma and will be in uniform tonight.
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| Oliver Perez will be on the hill when the Mets host the Rangers tonight in inter-league play, according to MLB.com. Perez is 4-4 with 5.37 ERA and poor 1.59 WHIP over 13 starts this season. |
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| Scott Feldman will be looking to nail down his first win since May 9 when he takes on the Mets at Shea Stadium, according to MLB.com. Feldman is 1-2 over 10 games (eight starts), with a 4.31 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Friday 6/13, 1:43 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew brings his hot streak to Cincinnati tonight when the Red Sox meet the Reds at the Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Drew is riding an 11-game hitting streak, in which he racked up five doubles, six home runs, and 15 RBI. |
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| Justin Masterson will be making his fifth start of the season tonight when the Red Sox battle the Reds in inter-league play at the Great American Ballpark, according to MLB.com. Masterson has fared well in Boston's rotation, as he is 3-0 with a 2.59 ERA and 1.07 WHIP. He mentioned that he hasn't swung a bat in four or five years, and added, "I'm excited to see what happens. I've been taking some BP. The swing feels good, but it's like softball. I'm a softball guy. I can handle BP. I haven't seen a live pitch in four or five years, and now I am facing Aaron Harang."
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| Righty reliever Marino Salas has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He takes the place of Bryan Bullington on the roster, who was optioned back to Indianapolis. |
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| Tom Glavine's MRI revealed that he has a small tear in his flexor tendon, according to the AP. GM Frank Wren stated that he will likely be out until around the All-Star break. |
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| Following shoulder surgery, John Smoltz stated that he wants to pitch again, according to the AP. Smoltz said he hopes to know more about his chances when he is first able to throw again in four or five months.
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| Brian Burres will fight to even his record to 5-5 when the Orioles host the Pirates in inter-league play tonight, according to MLB.com. |
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| Phil Dumatrait will make his ninth start of the season tonight against the Orioles at Camden Yards, according to MLB.com. The Pirates are notably 7-1 when he starts, and he is 3-3 with a 3.44 ERA and passable 1.41 WHIP. |
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| Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday 6/13, 12:25 PM CT |
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| Manager John Russell commented that Ryan Doumit could see time at DH during their inter-league stint that begins today against Baltimore and ends June 29 against the Rays, according to MLB.com. |
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| Alfonso Soriano is optimistic he can return from the DL sooner than the Cubs' projected six weeks, according to the Boston Globe. He is on the shelf with a broken left ring finger and stated, "We'll see how it is in two weeks. They say it's a little broke. They said six weeks, but we'll see what happens. I'm going to do treatment every day, hopefully I'm back soon."
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| Carlos Quentin has been named the Clutch Performer of May by fans in an online vote (presented by Pepsi), according to MLB.com. |
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| Francisco Cruceta, who was designated for assignment by Detroit on June 3, has been outrighted to Triple-A Toledo, according to MLB.com. |
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| Clete Thomas, who is recovering from a sprained right ankle, will begin a rehab assignment today (Friday) at Triple-A Toledo, according to MLB.com. |
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| Oneli Perez, P, New York Yankees | Friday 6/13, 11:48 AM CT |
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| Oneli Perez has been released by the Indians, according to TribeTimeReport.com. The team also transferred Jake Westbrook to the 60-day DL following his Tommy John surgery on his elbow. |
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| Brandon Wood, 3B, Los Angeles Angels | Friday 6/13, 11:28 AM CT |
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| Brandon Wood has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake, according to ESPN.com. The team needed to make room on the roster for Chone Figgins, who has been activated from the DL. |
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