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| Miguel Cabrera hit a home run for the second straight day, his 13th of the season, for the Tigers. |
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| Brandon Morrow earned his seventh save of the season on Saturday night with a perfect inning against the Tigers. |
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| Armando Galarraga tossed six innings of one run ball on Saturday night for the Tigers with two K and three BB against the Mariners.
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| R.A. Dickey, P, Seattle Mariners | Saturday 7/5, 11:52 PM CT |
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| R.A. Dickey lasted six innings and used his knuckleball to hold the Tigers to two runs on the night. As often happens with knucklers he struggled with his command walking five batters, but he kept the runs off the board. |
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| Tyler Walker, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:28 PM CT |
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| Tyler Walker was removed from the Giants versus Dodgers game on Saturday night as he appeared to re-aggravate his a troublesome groin injury. |
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| Brian Wilson, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:24 PM CT |
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| Brian Wilson converted his 15th straight save of the year on Saturday night, his 24th overall to lead the National League. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:22 PM CT |
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| Aaron Rowand had two hits and an RBI in the Giants 5-2 victory over the Dodgers on Saturday night. |
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| Matt Kemp, CF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 11:20 PM CT |
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| Matt Kemp, hitting leadoff for the Dodgers, went 2-for-4 with a run scored for the Dodgers. He was also caught stealing for the fifth time this season. |
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| Chan Ho Park, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 11:17 PM CT |
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| Chan Ho Park allowed just one run over six innings in a solid outing against the Giants. Park walked three and struck out seven while allowing just three hits. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/5, 11:14 PM CT |
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| Barry Zito pitched his most dominating game since become a Giant by striking out 10 Dodgers on his way to his first home victory of the season, 5-2 over the Dodgers. |
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| Chone Figgins had three hits on Saturday night breaking a stretch of 2-for-25 since June 25th. |
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| Vladimir Guerrero had two hits and three RBI for the Angels including his 14th home run of the season. |
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| Roy Halladay posted another quality start holding the Angels to just two runs over seven innings as he improved to 10-6 on the year. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 7/5, 11:03 PM CT |
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| John Lackey lost his second game of the year on Saturday as he allowed six runs, five earned, to the Blue Jays in six innings. Lackey walked just one while striking out seven in the loss. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 7/5, 11:01 PM CT |
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| Vernon Wells hit his ninth home run of the year and stole just his third base of the season for the Jays. |
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 7/5, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Alex Rios had three hits and two RBI, but once again the story was his legs as he swiped three basses on the night off of Mike Napoli and the Angels. |
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| Juan Cruz, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/5, 10:53 PM CT |
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| Juan Cruz was removed from the D'backs game on Saturday night due to an undisclosed arm injury. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Saturday 7/5, 10:50 PM CT |
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| Jake Peavy held the D'backs scoreless for seven innings on his way to win number six for the Padres. Peavy allowed just five base runners (three hits, two walks), while striking out six Diamondbacks. |
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| Doug Davis, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/5, 10:47 PM CT |
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| Doug Davis held the Padres 2-9 hitters to four hits and no runs through eight innings, but unfortunately for him, Padres leadoff hitter Scott Hairston hit two home runs leading to three RBI to saddle Davis with his fourth loss. |
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| Scott Hairston powered two long balls on Saturday night off Doug Davis as he went on to produce three hits, three RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa improved to 3-4 after allowing three runs in five innings against the Marlins. De La Rosa was a bit erratic allowing six hits and three walks, but he still held on for the win. |
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| Matt Lindstrom pitched a clean inning in his first appearance since June 22nd thanks to two strikeouts. |
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| Cody Ross, CF, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 10:33 PM CT |
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| Cody Ross ripped his 14th home run leading to three hits, two runs and four RBI for the Marlins. |
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| Ryan Spilborghs, continuing to take advantage of an injury that is keeping Willy Taveras out of the lineup, went 2-for-4 with three runs scored on Saturday night. |
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| Matt Holliday led the Rockies to their 5th straight victory on Saturday night with two hits, two runs and four RBI. One of the hits was his 13th home run of the year. |
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| Like counterpoint Kevin Slowey, Aaron Laffey was far from his best on Saturday night allowing five hits, four walks and four runs over five innings. |
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| Kevin Slowey wasn't anywhere near his best on Saturday but he still held on long enough to pick up his sixth win of the year. Slowey had six strikeouts in the effort, but he gave up five runs in six innings on the hill. |
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| Grady Sizemore had two more hits on Saturday night, one of them being his 22nd home run of the year for the Indians in their 9-6 loss to the Twins. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 7/5, 10:17 PM CT |
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| Joe Mauer walked three times, scored three runs and hit his fourth home run of the year for the Twins. |
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| Grant Balfour picked up his third save of the season on Saturday night by picking up two strikeouts in a scoreless inning against the Royals. |
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| Jerry Hairston Jr. scored the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning for the Reds. Hairston went 3-for-4 with two runs scored and his 14th steal of the year on the night. |
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| Francisco Cordero blew his fourth save of the year on Saturday, but his offense bailed him out leading to his fourth victory of the year. |
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| Josh Fogg, P, Cincinnati Reds | Saturday 7/5, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Josh Fogg allowed just one run over six innings in a masterful job stepping in for Aaron Harang. Fogg allowed just one walk and six hits over the six innings with only one K. |
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| Tim Redding, P, Washington Nationals | Saturday 7/5, 10:03 PM CT |
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| Tim Redding allowed just one run over six innings against the Reds, but he was still left without a win or loss in his ninth straight no-decision. |
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| David DeJesus lost his 16-game hitting streak on Saturday night as he went 0-for-4 against the Rays to finish the night hitting .316. |
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| Ben Zobrist, SS, Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday 7/5, 9:57 PM CT |
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| Ben Zobrist hit a solo home run on Saturday night, the third straight game he has accomplished that feat for the Rays. |
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| Zack Greinke worked six solid innings but was outpitched by Andy Sonnanstine as he lost for the fifth time this year. Greinke allowed just two runs in six innings with seven K, but Sonnanstine allowed no runs. |
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| Andy Sonnanstine pitched seven shutout innings against the Royals on Saturday in his 10th victory of the season for the Rays. The Royals only managed to produce five hits and draw a single walk on the evening. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 7/5, 9:48 PM CT |
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| Jamie Moyer failed to secure his eighth victory of the season on Saturday night though he held the Mets to three runs over 6.2 innings. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 7/5, 9:46 PM CT |
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| Ryan Howard socked his 23rd home run of the season on Saturday leading to three RBI to give him 76 on the year. |
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| Damion Easley had a big night on Saturday with three hits, two runs scored and an RBI for the Mets out of the five hole. |
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| Brian Roberts returned to the lineup on Saturday night, and in his familiar leadoff role he went 2-for-4 with a runs scored. |
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| Ian Kinsler had another in a series of big nights this season on Saturday with two hits, one his 14th home run, two RBI and two runs scored for the Rangers. Thanks to his current 17-game hitting streak, Kinler's average is up to .328. |
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| Casey Janssen, who is recovering from surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder in late March, will meet with doctors to determine if he can begin a throwing program with the target of returning to action next season, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ryan Church was removed from the Mets game on Saturday night after complaining of dizziness, according to the New York Post. |
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| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Saturday 7/5, 9:28 PM CT |
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| Elijah Dukes may have severely injured his right knee after crashing into a wall while make a catch, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Brian Burres picked up a no-decision on Saturday after allowing nine hits, a walk, and three runs to the Rangers in 5.2 innings. |
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| C.J. Wilson struck out the side on Saturday on his way to earning his 20th save of the season for the Rangers. |
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| Brian McCann went deep for his 15th home run of the year for the Braves. |
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| Chris Sampson took advantage of a start picked up due to injury to Roy Oswalt, and he used the chance well in his fourth victory of the season. Sampson allowed a mere two hits, and no walks, in holding the Braves to one run over five innings. |
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| Jo-Jo Reyes fell to 3-7 on Saturday by allowing four tuns to the Astros in 4.1 innings. Reyes allowed six hits and three walks while only striking out two. |
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| Mark Loretta had a big night on Saturday with three doubles, leading to four RBI, in the Astros 6-1 victory over the Braves. |
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| Gavin Floyd, P, Chicago White Sox | Saturday 7/5, 9:02 PM CT |
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| Gavin Floyd picked up his 10th win of the season on Saturday by holding the Athletics scoreless over 7.1 innings. |
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| Greg Smith, P, Oakland Athletics | Saturday 7/5, 9:00 PM CT |
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| Greg Smith had another rough outing on Saturday as he was tagged with his seventh loss do to four runs in five innings against the White Sox. |
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| Alexei Ramirez was caught stealing for the third time this season on Saturday night, but it was his only foible in a 3-for-3 effort with two runs scored and an RBI. |
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| Ryan Sweeney had two hits, scored a run, knocked one in and stole his seventh base of the season on Saturday night for the Athletics. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/5, 8:52 PM CT |
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| Nate McLouth returned to the lineup on Saturday after a bout with the stomach flu, but he went 0-for-4 dropping his average to .278. |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:49 PM CT |
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| Eric Gagne was the beneficiary of offense on Saturday as he worked a scoreless ninth inning and then watched his teammates score the winning run off the Pirates to give him his second victory of the season. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:46 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush dazzled the Pirates for eight innings allowing just one run without walking a single batter in a seven strikeout no-decision. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/5, 8:43 PM CT |
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| Paul Maholm pitched eight excellent innings on Saturday though he picked up a no-decision after engaging in a pitching battle with David Bush. Both pitchers went eight innings and allowed just a single run, with Maholm walking one and striking out six. |
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 8:17 PM CT |
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| The Milwaukee Brewers continue to pursue C.C. Sabathia, but according to a report on ESPN they haven't yet offered a package of players strong enough to entice the Indians. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Saturday 7/5, 8:13 PM CT |
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| Erik Bedard has had a largely ineffective campaign in his first year in Seattle, and there is growing concern that there might be a physical reason for that, according to the Seattle Times. "I don't think he's really totally feeling right, with whatever was happening before -- hip, back and all that," manager Jim Riggleman said. "He may be pitching a lot more than he should." |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/5, 8:10 PM CT |
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| Brad Penny will not return from his injured shoulder before the All-Start break, according to MLB.com. Penny had to be removed from a simulated game on Saturday as his shoulder began to bother him yet again. "He stopped himself. He felt something in the back of the shoulder," said manager Joe Torre. "He didn't do anything on that particular pitch, but all of a sudden something was weird." |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/5, 8:05 PM CT |
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| John Maine was forced from his start on Saturday night with an injury to his non-pitching arm, an apparent forearm cramp, according to the MLB.com. |
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| Jarrod Saltalamacchia was removed from the Rangers game on Saturday after a sixth inning at-bat during which he strained his groin, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| Carlos Beltran could be move up to second in the batting order as manager Jerry Manuel is locking for a way to spark some life into his offense, according to MLB.com. "It's a strong consideration if his bat doesn't liven up quickly," Manuel said. |
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| Jose Guillen, RF, Kansas City Royals | Saturday 7/5, 7:48 PM CT |
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| Jose Guillen got into what is being described as a "heated" argument with pitching coach Bob McLure, according to the Star Tribune. No punches were thrown in the incident, but things got heated with Guillen toss a couple of chairs before going face-to-face with the coach. |
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| Ty Wigginton's versatility came into play yet again on Saturday as he was placed in the leadoff role for the Astros, according to MLB.com. "I loved leading off in college. I led off regularly my junior year -- at least 30, 40 games," Wigginton said. |
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| Rafael Soriano threw two bullpen sessions in the past week and reported no discomfort in his continually sore elbow, according to MLB.com. |
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| Anibal Sanchez continues to rehab from right shoulder surgery, and he is progressing well, according to the Palm Beach Post. Sanchez's next start will be at Single-A on Tuesday, and he is on schedule to return to the majors on August 1st. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 7:30 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla took BP and fielded some grounders on Saturday though he is still having some difficulty running, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Updating an earlier report, Jolbert Cabrera is indeed progressing well in his recover from a fractured left index finger, and he not only hit in the batting cage on Saturday he also plans to begin his rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jorge Cantu, 3B, Florida Marlins | Saturday 7/5, 7:23 PM CT |
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| Jorge Cantu has been scratched from the Marlins lineup on Saturday due to a sore left triceps, according to the Palm Beach Post. Wes Helms will start in his place and hit in the third spot. |
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| Emilio Bonifacio is in the lineup on Saturday night and is serving as the leadoff hitter for the D'backs, according to MLB.com. "I compare him to [Jose] Reyes," manager Doug Melvin said. "I think it's a fair comparison. I think he's got a chance to be a terrific leadoff guy. If he hits the ball on the ground, he has a good chance of being safe |
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| Bobby Jenks, P, Chicago White Sox | Saturday 7/5, 7:16 PM CT |
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| Bobby Jenks had an MRI and CT scan done on his sore left scapula (shoulder) and the results were extremely positive according to MLB.com. "I don't want to take a chance in a situation like that," said manager Jose Guillen. "I don't think it's something to panic about, but it is a concern." |
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| Kiko Calero went from one AL West team to another as he signed on with the Texas Rangers on Saturday, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| John Van Benschoten appears to be the most obvious choice to fill the rotation spot of the recently demoted Tom Gorzelanny, according to MLB.com. "It's John Van Benschoten's time," GM Neal Huntington said. "We need someone to step up and take that spot and run with it and become a Major League pitcher. John is going to get that first chance." |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/5, 6:51 PM CT |
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| Updating and earlier report, Al Reyes threw a simulated game on Saturday and the results were good, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Mark DeRosa hit his 11th home run of the season, and third in six games for the Cubs on Saturday. |
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| Aramis Ramirez powered his 15th long ball of the year on Saturday and finished with two RBI for the Cubs leaving him with 57 RBI on the season. |
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| Yadier Molina went 1-for-3 on Saturday to extend his hitting streak to 12 games for the Cardinals. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 7/5, 6:41 PM CT |
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| Kerry Wood was saddled with his second loss and fifth blown save on Saturday against the Cardinals. Wood walked two batters, then gave up a double and then a single to blow the game. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 7/5, 6:31 PM CT |
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| Ted Lilly picked up a no-decision against the Cards but he still pitched well allowing two runs over six innings. St. Louis managed seven hits and one walk off Lilly, but he also picked up five strikeouts. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/5, 6:21 PM CT |
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| Kyle Lohse continued his strong work on the hill on Saturday as he held the Cubs to just two runs over seven innings. Lohse walked two batters and permitted two hits while striking out six. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/5, 6:19 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel had the game-winning two out, two run single for the Cardinals on Saturday. Ankiel also had two other hits, including his 18th home run, as he knocked in three runs on the day. |
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| Dustin Pedroia had another two hits on Saturday to give him a hit in 13-straight games during which time his average has gone from .274 to .313. |
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| Manny Ramirez went 0-for-1 on Saturday as he was hit by three Yankees pitches on the afternoon. |
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| Bobby Abreu, RF, New York Yankees | Saturday 7/5, 6:08 PM CT |
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| Bobby Abreu went 0-for-4 on Saturday and is now hitless in his last three games covering 12 AB to drop his average to .275. |
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| Justin Masterson permitted six hits and two walks, while hitting three batters, and though he picked up his third loss of the season, he managed to hold the Yankees to just two runs over six innings. |
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| Mike Mussina strengthened his all-star bid on Saturday as he held the Red Sox without a run over six innings to up his record to 11-6. Mussina allowed four hits, a walk, and struck out five in the win. |
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| Mariano Rivera made it extremely interesting on Saturday night before nailing down his 23rd save of the year against the Red Sox. Rivera allowed a run, two hits, and hit Manny Ramirez with a pitch before picking up the save. |
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| Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/5, 5:42 PM CT |
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| Sean Casey's opportunities to hit in the Red Sox lineup continue to thwarted by the lack of health of Manny Ramirez's hamstring that is forcing the left fielder to hit in the DH slot, according to MLB.com. "It's lingered," manager Terry Francona said. "It's one of those things where if somebody says something hurts, you can't sit there and tell them it doesn't. |
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| Gary Matthews Jr. might be on the trading block as the Angels look to unload the $33 million he is due in 2009-11, according to MLB.com. |
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| A.J. Burnett is apparently on the trading block to help shore up a perceived weakness at shortstop, according to MLB.com. "They're offering Burnett to any team that needs pitching," one American League GM said. "They've told us they're not happy with either David Eckstein or John McDonald." |
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| Brendan Harris will start at third base on Saturday for the Twins, according to the Star Tribune. |
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| Bill Hall, 3B, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/5, 5:02 PM CT |
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| Bill Hall will be in the lineup on Saturday as the Brewers are facing left-hander Paul Maholm, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. |
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| The Marlins called up reliever Matt Lindstrom from Triple-A Albuquerque on Saturday, the Palm Beach Post reports. |
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| The Marlins have placed reliever Justin Miller on the 15-day DL due to right elbow inflammation, the Palm Beach Post reports. |
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| The Orioles designated reliever Ryan Bukvich for assignment on Saturday, the Baltimore Sun reports. |
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| Greg Aquino, P, Baltimore Orioles | Saturday 7/5, 3:59 PM CT |
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| The Orioles purchased the contract of Greg Aquino from Triple-A Norfolk on Saturday, the Baltimore Sun reports. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Saturday 7/5, 3:57 PM CT |
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| Roy Oswalt will miss his re-scheduled start on Tuesday due to a strained left hip abductor, the Houston Chronicle reports. The ace has returned to Houston on Saturday morning. Brandon Backe will take his place against the Pirates. |
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| The Rangers have placed Joaquin Benoit on the 15-day DL due to a sore right shoulder, the Dallas Morning News reports. The reliever has been battling the injury for most (if not all) of the season. |
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| Johnny Damon wasn't placed on the DL prior to Saturday's game, but a move may still be coming. An X-ray and MRI revealed a sprained left acromioclavicular joint (shoulder), the AP reports. "He's sore and he's getting some treatment," manager Joe Girardi says. "There's a little bit of swelling in there." The skipper adds that he needs to talk with general manager Brian Cashman and head trainer Gene Monahan before the Yankees decide to make a move. |
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