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| Atlanta RHP Charlie Morton got the first win of his professional career this evening, helping the Braves put the Angels away, 9-4. Morton pitched six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| The Braves put 11 hits on the Angels and their top pitcher this evening, earning the 9-4 win over LA. Top man on the pile was outfielder Brandon Jones , going 3-for-5 with a double and a home run, both his first of the season and the homer serving as the first of his career, adding one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Give LHP Rich Harden full credit, for he was as stellar as could be promised this evening as Oakland put the dominating 4-0 win over San Francisco. Harden pitched six innings of shutout baseball, allowing just one hit and two walks along the way. Harden totaled nine strikeouts, four ground outs, and four fly outs to get the win, his fourth of the season. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 6/14, 11:10 PM CT |
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| San Francisco RHP Matt Cain watched a strong effort go to complete waste this evening as his Giants failed to score a single run of support, falling 4-0 to Oakland. Cain pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on six hits with one walk and 11 strikeouts. |
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| The game wasn't terribly offensive, but outfielder Willy Taveras kept it entertaining on the base paths as the Rockies took the 2-0 win over Chicago. Taveras went 2-for-4 with a double, but he also added a whopping five stolen bases on the night. |
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| The Diamondbacks needed much more than 10 hits to compete with the Kansas City Royals, falling 12-3. Three of those hits came from second baseman Orlando Hudson , going 3-for-4 with one double and one RBI on the night. |
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| Arizona RHP Randy Johnson suffered through one of his worst starts ever this evening, falling 12-3 to the Royals in interleague action. Johnson lasted jut 4 1/3 innings to surrender eight runs (seven earned) on 10 hits with no walks and three strikeouts. |
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| San Diego RHP Cha Seung Baek was worthy of the job against Cleveland this evening, helping the Padres get the 9-4 win over Cleveland in extra innings. Baek pitched seven innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on just two hits with three walks and three strikeouts. |
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| The win was within reach, but the Padres still enjoyed the contributions of third baseman Kevin Kouzmanoff , taking the 8-3 win in extra innings from Cleveland. Kouzmanoff went 2-for-5 overall, but the grand slam in the top of the 10th was the money winner, ending with four RBIs on the night. |
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| Jeff Suppan, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 6/14, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Jeff Suppan was strong with the arm this evening but the relief pitching let it all go, falling 9-4 to the Minnesota Twins. Suppan pitched seven innings with two earned runs allowed on seven hits, surrendering just one walk and five strikeouts. |
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| They needed 12 innings to settle their differences, but the Twins found the 9-4 win with a late surge to put the Brewers in the loss column. The Brewers spread the wealth with 11 total hits but only two batters posting more than one, including first baseman Prince Fielder , going 2-for-5 with a triple. |
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| Adam LaRoche, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 6/14, 9:47 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh didn't have to travel far to get their interleague fix, but they can't be happy with the results, falling 8-7 to the Baltimore Orioles. Designated hitter Adam LaRoche did what he could to jump start the drive, but the effort fell short. LaRoche went 2-for-4 with his seventh homer of the season to total two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Saturday 6/14, 9:30 PM CT |
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| Houston welcomed the Yankees in for their interleague matchup of the weekend and found the offense was too much to take, falling 8-4 in a game with plenty of hitting. For Houston, it was outfielder Carlos Lee doing work, going 3-for-4 with his 14th home run of the season, tabbing three RBIs on the night. |
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| The Rockies held the White Sox in check with pitching today as they faced off in interleague play, resulting in a 2-0 win for the defending NL Champs. The charge was led by LHP Jorge De La Rosa , going five innings of shutout baseball with just one hit and one walk allowed, striking out eight. |
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| Atlanta third baseman Chipper Jones was back in action today sporting a black eye, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jimmy Rollins, SS, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 6/14, 8:51 PM CT |
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| The Phillies are banking on the rise they believe is coming, sooner or later, from shortstop Jimmy Rollins , according to MLB.com. |
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| Florida LHP Mark Hendrickson found a bit of struggle in tonight's start against Tampa Bay, but that bit of struggle was enough for the loss, falling 4-1 to the Rays. Hendrickson pitched five innings to surrender three runs (all earned) on four hits with three walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Florida managed just three hits this evening against their interleague and in-state foe, the Tampa Bay Rays, and suffered the loss, 4-1, as a result. Only outfielder Jeremy Hermida managed to tab extra bases, going 1-for-4 with a double and one run scored. |
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| The Braves have placed closer Rafael Soriano on the disabled list, according to MLB.com. |
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| San Diego outfielder Scott Hairston has suffered a hyperextended left elbow during batting practice before today's game against Cleveland, according to MLB.com. |
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| Colorado reports infielder Clint Barmes is nearing a rehab stint in the minors, according to MLB.com. |
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| Matt Herges, P, Colorado Rockies | Saturday 6/14, 7:18 PM CT |
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| Colorado has moved RHP Matt Herges out of the team's role as setup reliever, according to MLB.com. |
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| As anticipated, the Braves have purchased the contract of pitcher Charlie Morton from Triple-A Richmond and will give the righty the start on Sunday against the Angels, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez hit the mound today and pitched another gem for his Reds, and once again the team failed to support his cause with proper relief pitching, falling 6-4 to Boston. Volquez lasted seven innings, surrendering three runs (two earned (on seven hits) with one walk and nine strikeouts. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 6/14, 6:28 PM CT |
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| It took extra innings, but the Red Sox put the Cincinnati Reds in the loss column today, 6-4. Outfielder Adam Dunn bashed his 18th home run of the season, going 1-for-3 with one walk, totaling one RBI and one run scored on the day. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 6/14, 6:14 PM CT |
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| Dodger RHP Brad Penny continues to struggle, today suffering another loss as the Tigers took LA to task, 12-7. Penny lasted just 3 2/3 innings today, giving up seven runs (all earned) on seven hits with two walks and no strikeouts, including two homers surrendered. |
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| Andre Ethier, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 6/14, 6:10 PM CT |
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| The Dodgers took it on the chin in interleague action today, falling 12-7 to the Detroit Tigers. Outfielder Andre Ethier did his part to reverse fortunes, going 2-for-4 with a double and his sixth home run of the season, totaling four RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The Florida Marlins report outfielder Josh Willingham is unlikely to rejoin the team during their current nine-game road trip, according to MLB.com. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 6/14, 5:57 PM CT |
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| St. Louis RHP Kyle Lohse continues to serve the team well, earning his eighth win of the season today against the Phillies, 3-2. Lohse pitched eight innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on four hits with two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Adam Kennedy, 2B, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 6/14, 5:49 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals enjoyed a strong pitching performance, but the offense pulled through as well to take the 3-2 over Philadelphia. Second baseman Adam Kennedy was the difference on offense, going 2-for-4 at the plate, hitting his first homer of the season to give us two RBIs on the night. |
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| Adam Eaton, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 6/14, 5:43 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Adam Eaton suffered his fourth loss of the season today as his Phillies were able to manage just four hits to score twice, coming just short in the 3-2 loss to St. Louis. Eaton lasted 6 2/3 innings to allow three runs (all earned) on nine hits with one walk and two strikeouts. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 6/14, 5:37 PM CT |
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| The Phillies sufferd the 3-2 loss versus St. Louis today as the entire team combined for four hits. Outfielder Pat Burrell was the force of reckoning, going 1-for-4 at the plate with his 18th home run of the season to total two RBIs on the evening. |
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| The Mets have released their starting lineup for the evening as they face the Texas Rangers, according to Newsday.com. The lineup reads as follows: J.Reyes (SS), L.Castillo (2B), D.Wright (3B), C.Beltran (CF), D.Easley (LF), C.Delgado (1B), R.Castro (C), E.Chavez (RF), and Pedro Martinez (RHP). |
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| San Diego general manager Kevin Towers told reporters the team's top prospect Chase Headley will be joining in the team this week, according to MLB.com. |
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| Chris Duffy, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 6/14, 5:00 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh outfielder Chris Duffy will begin a rehab assignment on Sunday with the Double-A Altoona affiliate, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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| For tonight's interleague matchup against Tampa Bay, the Marlins have listed shortstop Hanley Ramirez as their designated hitter, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Mark Worrell, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 6/14, 3:36 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals optioned reliever Mark Worrell to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, the AP reports. |
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| Joe Mather, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 6/14, 3:33 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals optioned Joe Mather back to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday, the AP reports. |
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| The Cardinals surprisingly activated Jason Isringhausen from the 15-day DL on Saturday, the AP reports. He had been scheduled for a bullpen session. Isringhausen hadn't pitched since May 15 due to a right hand laceration. He had recently lost his closer's role. General manager John Mozeliak says Isringhausen will work in middle relief for the time being. |
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| Reed Johnson got a little revenge on his old club on Saturday. The outfielder had only one hit, but it was a three-run homer off ace Roy Halladay. |
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| Jason Marquis notched his third win in as many starts with an excellent effort against the Blue Jays on Saturday. The right-hander cruised through seven innings before getting into a little trouble in the eighth. Marquis wrapped up the day with four hit and one run allowed over seven full frames. He stands at 5-3 with a 4.24 ERA. |
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| The Reds have optioned reliever Danny Herrera back to Triple-A Louisville. "He's going back but I told him, man, he’s impressed us and he’s impressed his teammates, which is equally or more important. But sometimes you’ve got to wait your turn," manager Dusty Baker tells the Cincinnati Enquirer. |
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| Gary Majewski was activated off the bereavement list on Saturday. He was temporarily away from the team following the birth of his daughter, Kaylee Jade, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. |
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| Blake DeWitt, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 6/14, 1:25 PM CT |
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| The Dodgers have moved Blake DeWitt up to second in the order on Saturday, the Los Angeles Daily News reports.. The third baseman is hitting only .189 (7-for-37) in June, and he has seen only three at-bats this season above the sixth spot in the order. |
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| Outfielder Dexter Fowler is tearing it up this June with a .347 average and eight extra-base hits over 12 games at Double-A Tulsa. The 22-year-old is hitting .301-6-35-51-14 with a .860 OPS over 65 games and has been especially hot of late, going 14-for-31 (.452) over the past seven games). |
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| Manny Ramirez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds, the Boston Globe reports. He left early on Friday due to a sore right hamstring. Coco Crisp, J.D. Drew, and Jacoby Ellsbury are starting across the outfield. |
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| Ryan Theriot is not listed in the lineup for Saturday's afternoon tilt against the Blue Jays. He is presumably just getting a day off. Ronny Cedeno is starting at shortstop. |
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| The Nationals called up Tyler Clippard on Friday night/Saturday morning, and he will start in place of Odalis Perez on Saturday, the Washington Post notes. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Saturday 6/14, 10:19 AM CT |
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| The Nationals have placed Odalis Perez on the 15-day DL due to left shoulder tendinitis, the Washington Post reports. The southpaw last pitched on June 3. Tyler Clippard will take his spot in the rotation. |
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| The Cardinals delayed Jason Isringhausen's throwing session by one day, and he will work on Saturday. The reliever could face live hitters, and if all goes well, he could come off the DL early next week, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. |
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| Dave Roberts, LF, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 6/14, 10:13 AM CT |
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| Dave Roberts is hitting and running lightly as he recovers from left knee surgery, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
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| Chris Carpenter has had a setback in his return from Tommy John surgery. The ace had further soreness in his elbow following a session on Wednesday, and Dr. George Paletta checked out the elbow on Friday. Carpenter had an MRI, and while results were not available, there is no damage to the ligament, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch notes. The pitcher will seek a second opinion. "Could 'Carp' still pitch for us sometime this year? We think so," general manager John Mozeliak explains. "But will he pitch sometime around the All-Star break like we were hoping? That's not likely." |
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| Adam LaRoche, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 6/14, 10:02 AM CT |
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| Adam LaRoche sat out on Friday for the second straight day. He is hitting .176 (6-for-34) this June. "I think the biggest thing Adam needs to do is just relax," manager John Russell tells the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. "He's trying to do so much that he's not seeing the ball well." |
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| With Andy LaRoche and Blake DeWitt in place, Russell Martin likely won't see any more time at third base, the Los Angeles Times notes. Martin has played six games at the hot corner. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 6/14, 9:55 AM CT |
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| J.J. Hardy has a strained left rotator cuff and may not remain out much longer. "I’m not going to start him [this weekend] but I’ll use him, I sure will," manager Ned Yost informs the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "I’m not just going to arbitrarily do it. It’s going to be out of necessity, but I’m going to give every opportunity to sit." Craig Counsell and Bill Hall can play short while Hardy is out. |
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| Nomar Garciaparra believes he will be able to start a rehab assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Times notes. The veteran infielder is eligible to come off the DL on June 25. Garciaparra is out due to a strained left calf. |
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| Ian Stewart, 3B, Colorado Rockies | Saturday 6/14, 9:37 AM CT |
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| In addition to socking two homers on Friday night, Ian Stewart logged his 10th appearance at second base. |
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| Matt Kemp, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 6/14, 9:33 AM CT |
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| Matt Kemp will be back in the lineup on Saturday after wrapping up his two-game suspension on Friday, the Los Angeles Times notes. |
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| Yorvit Torrealba is expected to get his three-game suspension reduced to two games, and he will likely serve the penalty on Sunday and Monday, the Denver Post notes. He got in trouble for scuffling with Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp. |
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| Bronson Arroyo is fine after experiencing some right forearm cramps on Thursday. "I'm good," he informs the Cincinnati Enquirer. "No problem at all." |
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| Manager Lou Piniella tweaked the Cubs rotation last week to open up another start for Carlos Zambrano. Now the Cubs skipper has changed his mind, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Following the off-day on Monday, June 16, the Cubs will go with Ryan Dempster, Zambrano, Sean Gallagher, Ted Lilly, Jason Marquis, and Dempster again before an off-day on June 23. That means Zambrano won't face the White Sox next weekend. |
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| Norris Hopper has moved his rehab up to Triple-A Louisville and could be less than a week away from returning, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The outfielder is on the DL due to right elbow inflammation. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 6/14, 9:10 AM CT |
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| Ryan Freel doesn't believe he'll be ready in two-to-three weeks. He ruptured his right hamstring on June 4 and was given that timeframe. "They said two to three weeks," Freel tells the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's hard to see how it's going to be ready in two weeks... I pulled my hamstring 30 percent off the bone... It's kind of weird." |
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| Josh Willingham went 0-for-2 in his first minor league rehab start on Friday night, the Miami Herald notes. The outfielder has been out since late April due to a sore lower back. |
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| Matt Wise, P, New York Mets | Saturday 6/14, 9:02 AM CT |
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| Matt Wise will be held out of baseball activities in the foreseeable future, the New York Post reports. He is on the DL due to a sore right shoulder and hasn't pitched since May 26. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 6/14, 8:56 AM CT |
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| Kyle Lohse confirms that the Phillies tried to keep him this past winter. In fact, the hurler agrees that a three-year, $21 million deal was on the table. "It went away early," Lohse tells the Philadelphia Inquirer. "It was gone less than a month into the off-season. It's not like we had extended talks - one time, that was it." The right-hander eventually inked a one-year, $4.25 million deal with the Cardinals. |
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| Paul Lo Duca is close to returning, but the Nationals have decided to keep him in the minors for a few more days, the Washington Post reports. The veteran backstop is recovering from a fractured right hand. |
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| Braves manager Bobby Cox tells the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he expects Chipper Jones to play on Saturday. Jones was out on Friday after his batted ball ricocheted off the cage and hit him under the left eye. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 6/14, 8:40 AM CT |
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| Eric Byrnes worked out before Friday's game and is eager to get off the DL. "I squared some up, even hit a couple of home runs. I did agility drills, ran the bases... I even slid into third base. I don't think they expected that," Byrnes tells the Arizona Republic. "Just about ready." The outfielder is on the DL due to small tears in both hamstrings. |
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| Leo Nunez, P, Florida Marlins | Saturday 6/14, 7:42 AM CT |
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| Leo Nunez played catch from about 45 feet on Friday. He made roughly 20 throws, the Kansas City Star reports. Nunez is on the DL due to a strained right lat muscle. |
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| Manny Ramirez left Friday's game during the seventh inning due to a sore right hamstring, the Boston Globe notes. The ailment has been bothering him for a couple weeks, and Ramirez was unable to DH because the Red Sox were visiting the Reds. |
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| Billy Buckner, who was recalled from Triple-A Tuscon on Friday night, pitched a scoreless top of the tenth inning to get his first victory of the season in a 1-0 win over Kansas City. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 6/14, 12:22 AM CT |
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| Chad Tracy hit a one out home run in the bottom of the 10th inning helping the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 1-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday. |
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| Jeff Bennett pitched a scoreless ninth for his second save and the Atlanta Braves beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2 on Friday night. |
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