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| Chicago RHP Jose Contreras wasn't terribly dominating on the mound against Cleveland this evening, but he got the job done to help his White Sox earn the 6-5 win over the Indians. Contreras pitched six innings to allow four runs (three earned) on six hits with four walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Jamey Carroll went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's tough 6-5 loss to the division rival White Sox. His hit went for a triple, his fourth of the season. |
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| It was a hard-fought battle, but the White Sox emerged 6-5 over the Cleveland Indians this evening with eight hits spread through six hitters. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski was weapon of choice, going 2-for-5 with two homers on the night, good for two RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Grady Sizemore went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Two of his hits went for solo homers. He also stole a base and scored four runs in the game, which took 10 innings to decide. |
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| Tampa Bay LHP Scott Kazmir wasn't as dominating as we might have expected, though the Rays still pulled the 7-6 win over Boston. Kazmir pitched just five innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and three strikeouts. |
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| As is normally the case, the Tampa Bay effort versus the Boston Red Sox tonight, winning 7-6, was helped along by outfielder Carl Crawford , going 3-for-4 at the dish with three singles, his 21st stolen base of the season, and one walk, also adding one run scored to the stat line. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 10:30 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. |
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| In what may be the best growing rivalry in the league this season, the Tampa Bay Rays drew blood against the Boston Red Sox in a hard-fought 7-6 win. Third baseman Evan Longoria was the leader of the parade, going 3-for-4 with his 21st double of the season, finishing with three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Daisuke Matsuzaka only allowed one earned run on two hits over five innings in a tough 7-6 loss to the upstart Rays, with five walks and five strikeouts. Boston led 2-1 when he exited the game, but ultimately ended his night with a no decision. |
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| Alex Rodriguez seems to have found inspiration from his meeting earlier this week with Madonna, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 17th homer of the season this evening as the Yanks put the Rangers to bed, 18-7. A-Rod totaled three RBIs and four runs scored on the night. |
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| Jason Giambi, 1B, New York Yankees | Wednesday 7/2, 10:00 PM CT |
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| The Yankees found more than a few reasons for happiness this evening, posting 18 runs on 16 hits to triumph in dominating fashion over the Texas Rangers, 18-7. The man of the hour: Designated hitter Jason Giambi , going 2-for-4 at the plate with his 13th double and 18th homer of the season, totaling a whopping six RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Milton Bradley went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 18-7 loss to the Yankees. |
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| Josh Hamilton went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 18-7 loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. His hit went for a single. |
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| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Wednesday 7/2, 9:27 PM CT |
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| The Pirates brought plenty of offense to the park this evening, beating up on the Cincinnati Reds 9-5. Outfielder Xavier Nady was the force of reckoning at the plate, going 3-for-5 with not one but two home runs (his 11th and 12th of the year) to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Baltimore RHP Daniel Cabrera enjoyed a strong performance on the mound tonight, leading the way for the Orioles' 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera pitched a complete game, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| The Orioles found the offense needed to give a strong pitching performance the support needed to garner the 5-2 win over the Royals, an effort largely pushed by catcher Ramon Hernandez . Hernandez went 3-for-4 at the plate with three singles and one RBI to show for the effort. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 8:46 PM CT |
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| Eric Chavez has officially been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sore right shoulder, according to the AP. The team recalled infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento as an adjoining move. |
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| David DeJesus went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Orioles. He hit two singles and a solo home run, his ninth of the season. |
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| Gil Meche, P, Kansas City Royals | Wednesday 7/2, 8:30 PM CT |
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| Gil Meche allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits over six innings in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Baltimore, with two walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Michael Young left Wednesday night's game against the Yankees due to an apparent left groin strain, according to the AP. |
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| Matt Albers, P, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 7/2, 6:57 PM CT |
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| Matt Albers has opted to try rehab instead of undergoing surgery on his torn labrum of his right shoulder, according to the AP. Albers said, "I’m still optimistic I’ll be able to pitch this year. I don’t really want to have surgery. I don’t think anyone really wants to."
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| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 6:25 PM CT |
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| Mark Ellis went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. |
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| Minnesota Delmon Young Delmon Young was doing his part in today's 7-0 win over the Tigers, going 3-for-4 at the dish with two doubles on the day, finishing with one RBI and one runs scored. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 7/2, 6:21 PM CT |
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| The Twins put the 7-0 whooping on the Tigers today, led by the bat of catcher Joe Mauer , going 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk, two RBIs, and one run scored on the day. |
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| Dana Eveland allowed three earned runs on four hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Angels, with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Juan Rivera, LF, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 6:06 PM CT |
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| Juan Rivera went 1-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 win over Oakland. Most of his damage was done on a two-run homer. |
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| Joe Saunders, P, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 5:55 PM CT |
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| Joe Saunders allowed four runs (only two earned) on six hits over 6.1 innings in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Athletics, with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 4:26 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew has been named the AL Player of the Month for June, according to the AP. Drew hit .337 (31-for-92) with 12 homers and tied for the major league lead with 29 RBI over 28 games in the month. Drew also scored 27 runs and had a ML-best .848 slugging percentage.
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 4:15 PM CT |
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| John Lackey has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for June, according to the AP. Lackey went 5-0 with a 1.16 ERA in the month (38.2 innings), with 34 strikeouts.
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| Miguel Cabrera was out of the lineup on Wednesday for the second straight game after hurting his left hip flexor muscle in Monday's game against the Twins. Manager Jim Leyland said after the game he was available to pinch hit in the game but wasn't needed. |
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| Eddie Bonine exited Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins after 2.2 innings of work. The outing was the shortest of his four major league starts. The right-hander gave up five runs (two earned) on seven hits, walked two and struck out one.
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| Nick Blackburn combined with two Twins' relievers to complete a five-hit shutout as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-0 on Wednesday.
Blackburn allowed three hits, walked one and struck out four in seven innings. Jesse Crain allowed two hits in the eighth, and Boof Bonser pitched a 1-2-3 ninth. |
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| Dustin Pedroia is in the middle of a 9-game hitting streak. He's posted nine runs, two home runs, and two stolen bases over this stretch. |
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| Fox Sports reports that the Angels are showing interest in Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday. The report notes that after failing in attempts to secure free agents Mark Teixeira and Miguel Cabrera in the past year, the team is chasing Holliday in an effort to bolster their offense.
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| Wes Bankston, 1B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 2:02 PM CT |
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| Wes Bankston was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and he'll be making his big-league debut at first base this afternoon, this according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 12:51 PM CT |
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| MLB.com reports, Eric Chavez will be placed on the 15-day disable list due to his sore right shoulder. Frustrated by his latest injury Chavez said, "I just want to get to the point where I can get out there and know I can be a productive player, and right now I'm not." |
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| Curtis Granderson has been heating up over the last couple weeks, he raised his BA over 40 points in the month of June, while also tallying 22 runs and four stolen bases. |
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| The Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune reports that an MRI on Michael Cuddyer's left hand revealed a sprained knuckle on his index finger. |
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| Assuming Eddie Guardado takes his time recovering from his sore ankle and shoulder, it appears Frank Francisco will be called upon for eighth inning duties for the Rangers. In his last seven appearances he has not allowed a run while striking out nine and walking just one batter. |
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| The Red Sox pulled Clay Buchholz from the PawSox game Monday night after the right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, and according to the Boston Globe they believe there is a reason. Buchholz appears return to the Sox rotation, possibly as soon as Saturday against division rival New York in the Bronx. |
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| The Detroit Tigers recalled right-handed reliever Aquilino Lopez from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. The right hander has pitched well since being sent to the top affiliate
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| Zach Miner, P, Detroit Tigers | Wednesday 7/2, 11:24 AM CT |
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| The Detroit Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Zach Miner to Toledo on Wednesday morning, and recalled right-handed reliever Aquilino Lopez. |
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| The Miguel Cabrera reports that Tigers skipper Jim Leyland said first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) won't start Wednesday night in Minnesota. |
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 10:49 AM CT |
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| David Ortiz took his first swings since May on Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald. “He did well, really well,” said Magadan, who observed the slugger take 60 swings off a tee Monday. “Today was supposed to be an off day for David but he felt good enough where he wanted to take some more swings. So I just said, ‘Let him go at it.’ ” |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury will remain the leadoff man for the Red Sox despite watching his batting average slide 20 points in June. Terry Francona told the Boston Herald, “What he has shown he can do ignites us so much. We believe in him. Once you believe in somebody, you have to kind of let him go through it. I don’t think he’s tired. I think he’s a little frustrated. With what he brings on the bases, if he gets on on an error or a force out at second base, he can change the game with his legs.”
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| Dan Wheeler, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday 7/2, 10:30 AM CT |
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| The St. Petersburg Times reports that with Troy Percival on the DL, the Rays will return to a closer-by-committee format, with Dan Wheeler , Trever Miller, Grant Balfour and J.P. Howell all candidates to get the final out. Balfour did so Tuesday, picking up his second save of the season.
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| Detroit manager Jim Leyland is convinced Twins left-hander Glen Perkins intentionally threw at Carlos Guillen during the first inning of Monday night's game in Minnesota, this according to the Star Tribune . "We thought Guillen had been thrown at," Leyland said. "Only we threw ours low, and they threw theirs high -- right at a guy's head -- and it went all the way to the backstop on the fly. So that's my message. |
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| The New York Daily reports that less than a month after being cut by Texas, Sidney Ponson will have a chance to get a little payback Wednesday, when he takes the mound against the Rangers. Ponson didn't speak to New York media Tuesday. He claimed that he doesn't talk the day before he pitches. He did, however, offer up a few words to squash any idea that he had hard feelings saying "Look, they are just another team," |
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| The News Tribune reports that Ken Griffey Jr. has been offered to the Mariners but no deal will be done. Both teams are trying to dump payroll as they are on pace to finish at the bottoms of their divisions. |
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| Adam Loewen, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 7/2, 9:29 AM CT |
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| Adam Loewen was effective in his first game back from rehabbing his elbow. He held Kansas City scoreless over two innings while giving up two hits, walking one, and striking out another. |
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| It appears that Grant Balfour will serve as the Rays closer while Troy Percival is on the disabled list, not Dan Wheeler. When Balfour was in Triple-A Durham to begin the season he was 8-for-8 in save opportunities. According to the Tampa Tribune, in his 23-plus innings, he allowed just five hits and struck out 39. Right-handed hitters batted .029 against him.
He was recalled in late May. The fire came with him. Eleven of Balfour's 12 appearances have been scoreless. He has 25 of the 63 batters he has faced. His ERA is 1.08. There's fire, and people can feel it. |
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| Miguel Cabrera flied out in a pinch-hit opportunity on Tuesday. The Detroit News reports that he may be out of the starting lineup til next week because of a sore hip. |
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| The Tampa Tribune reports that Scott Kazmir no longer looks at his move from New York to Tampa Bay as the worst day in his professional career. The day the Mets dealt him to Tampa Bay now ranks as one of his best. "It turned out to be a blessing," said Kazmir. |
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| According to the Kansas City Star, David DeJesus could rejoin the starting lineup Wednesday. Manager Trey Hillman said, "He took about 30 tee swings and about 20 soft-toss swings (before the game). He's better. We just felt it was better to keep him out one more day." |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 8:45 AM CT |
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| Eric Chavez, who has not played third base in more than a week and a half, is still not ready to return to the lineup, this according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
Asked about his sore right shoulder Tuesday, Chavez said, "I don't know what's going on with it."
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| Joey Devine, P, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 8:42 AM CT |
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| Joey Devine had a successful mound session on Monday and will begin pitching simulated innings as early as Sunday, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| Travis Buck, RF, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 8:41 AM CT |
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| The San Francisco Chronicle reports that outfielder Travis Buck (concussion) came off Triple-A Sacramento's disabled list on Monday and went 2-for-4 with a double. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 7/2, 12:26 AM CT |
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| Vernon Wells went 3-for-5 with an RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to Seattle. He hit two singles and a double. |
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| Seattle and Toronto battled late into the night with the hometown Mariners finding the strength to emerge victorious, 7-6. The charge was led by third baseman Adrian Beltre , going 3-for-4 with one walk and his 16th home run of the season, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Angels ace Ervin Santana failed to get the win in tonight's 5-3 victory over Oakland, but not due to a lack of effort. Santana pitched seven innings to surrender two runs (both earned) on eight hits with two walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| The Angels prove more efficient on offense this evening, posting one less hit than the opposing Oakland A's but finding two more runs, winning 5-3. The work of designated hitter Garret Anderson led the way, going 2-for-4 with his seventh home run of the season as well as his sixth stolen base, ending with two RBIs and one run scored. |
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