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| Andrew Miller was roughed up for four runs in the first inning by the punchless Padres on Tuesday. On the night, he lasted five innings, walked four, struck out five, and gave up six hits. He did not allow a run after the first. |
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| With Bobby Jenks on the DL, the White Sox turned to Scott Linebrink to get the save in the 11th inning on Tuesday. However, he gave up two runs on three hits allowing the Royals to tie the score. |
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| Mike Aviles, SS, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 7/8, 11:51 PM CT |
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| Mike Aviles appears to be busting out of his slump. He is 7-for-12 in his last two games. |
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| Alexei Ramirez continues to hit for the White Sox. On Tuesday he scored the winning run in the 13th to cap off a 4-for-6 night. |
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| Nick Evans, LF, New York Mets | Tuesday 7/8, 11:44 PM CT |
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| Nick Evans was recalled from Double-A Binghamton on Tuesdat. He will replace Ryan Church on the 25-man roster. |
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| After throwing 4.1 innings in Jupiter's 5-4 win, Sanchez said he's on track to rejoin the Marlins' rotation by July 28, according to the Palm Beach Post. He allowed two runs on four hits, throwing 49 of his 70 pitches for strikes. He struck out three and walked two. His velocity ranged from 88 to 93. Sanchez, whose rehab stint started last Thursday when he allowed two runs in five innings in a Gulf Coast League game, said he will start again for the Hammerheads on Sunday in Fort Myers. He said that will be followed by at least two starts for Class AA Carolina. |
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| Justin Duchscherer faced a mere 30 batters in a complete game, two-hit shutout against the Mariners on Sunday. He struck out four and walked none. |
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| B.J. Ryan, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 7/8, 11:27 PM CT |
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| B.J. Ryan worked a perfect ninth to record his second win of the season. |
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| Josh Hamilton's major league leading 87th RBI was the game winner on Tuesday. He finished 1-for-2 with two RBI and a sac fly. |
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| Jarrod Saltalamacchia started for the first time since leaving Saturday's game at Baltimore with a right groin strain. |
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| C.J. Wilson gave up a hit and two walks but no runs in the ninth to earn his 22nd save of the season on Tuesday. |
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| Matt Harrison won his first major league start on Tuesday. He went seven strong innings and gave up two runs on five hits and a walk. He managed only one strikeout. |
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| Chris Davis went yard again - the fifth time in his first 25 major league at-bats. His solo shot was his only hit of the night. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Tuesday 7/8, 10:54 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter hit a go-ahead double in the eighth and finished the night 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. |
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| Jhonny Peralta hit a two-run home run in his second consecutive game, this one coming off of Justin Verlander. |
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| The AP reports that Magglio Ordonez said his pulled oblique is improving and expects to be OK to play when eligible to be activated from the DL next week. |
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| Fausto Carmona threw a side session on Tuesday but the Indians will not bring him back prior to the All-Star break according to the AP. |
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| Dustin Pedroia went 2-for-4 to extend his hitting streak to 16 games. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/8, 10:36 PM CT |
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| Ryan Braun hit his 22nd HR of the year on Tuesday. It was a three-run blast in the first inning. |
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| Eric Gagne, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/8, 10:34 PM CT |
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| Eric Gagne made his third appearance on Tuesday since coming off the DL with shoulder tendinitis. He allowed just one hit in his only inning of work. |
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/8, 10:31 PM CT |
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| CC Sabathia picked up the W in his first outing in a Brewers' uniform. He lasted six innings, striking out five, walking five and surrendering five hits to go with two earned runs. |
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| Aaron Harang picked up his 11th loss of the season on Tuesday against the Cubs. He gave up six runs in just 4.1 innings while walking seven batters. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/8, 10:21 PM CT |
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| In his first start since appearing on the Sports Illustrated cover, Lincecum gave up nine hits and two walks in six innings. He gave up four earned runs while striking out four. |
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| Geovany Soto hit his 16th home run on the year and contributed three RBI in the Cubs' 7-3 victory over the Reds on Tuesday. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday 7/8, 10:16 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce was 0-for-4 with four whiffs Tuesday against Chicago. |
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| Ryan Dempster became the first Cubs pitcher in 31 years to start a season 10-0 at home according to the AP. He allowed just one run on two hits to go with five strikeouts against the Reds on Tuesday. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 7/8, 9:48 PM CT |
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| The AP reports that Odalis Perez was ejected in the third inning for arguing the second balk called against him. After the call, he charged toward the umpire, and was quickly ejected. The left-hander had to be restrained by umpires and coaches, including manager Manny Acta. |
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| Brandon Webb, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/8, 9:45 PM CT |
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| Brandon Webb threw six shutout innings on Tuesday against the lowly Washington Nationals. He scattered six hits and two walks while striking out six. |
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| Jonathan Papelbon earned his second save in as many nights against the Twins on Tuesday. He gave up one hit and struck out one in a three-out appearance. |
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| Nick Blackburn was solid for his second consecutive start on Tuesday, but watched his bullpen blow his win. He allowed just two runs on six hits in 6.2 innings against the Boston Red Sox. |
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| Manny Ramirez came up big again on Tuesday. He hit a game-tying two-run homer in the eighth to spark a rally that saw the Red Sox come out on top of a 6-5 decision over the Twins. |
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| Alex Rios, RF, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 7/8, 9:34 PM CT |
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| Already with a three RBI triple on the night, Alex Rios used his legs and his instinct to get Toronto the victory on Tuesday. He drew a walk in the ninth, stole second (his 22nd of the year), went to third on a throwing error by the catcher and finally scored when Freddie Bynum couldn't handle a hard hit grounder by Scott Rolen. |
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| Dustin McGowan left his Tuesday night start with stiffness in his shoulder. He will undergo an MRI on Wednesday morning according to the Toronto Globe and Mail. |
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| Scott Kazmir had electric stuff on Tuesday but failed to get run support against the Yankees. He whiffed nine batters in just five innings while allowing two runs on five hits. |
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| Andy Pettitte rebounded from a rough start against Boston by shutting out the Rays over eight innings of work on Tuesday. He allowed just four hits and no walks while striking out five. |
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| Carlos Delgado hit his 16th home run of the year on Tuesday off of Giants starter Tim Lincecum. He was 2-for-3 on the night. |
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| Carlos Beltran put together another good game at the plate. He belted his 14th home run of the season on a 3-for-4 night. He added four RBI. |
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| Mike Pelfrey outpitched Tim Lincecum and shutout the visiting Giants on Tuesday. He allowed three hits and no walks in seven innings of work. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 7/8, 9:10 PM CT |
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| The Seattle Times reports that Erik Bedard will not make another start prior to the All-Star break. |
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| Justin Verlander settled down after a first inning home run to earn his sixth victory of the season. He lasted seven innings, gave up two hits, one walk, and just two runs while striking out seven. His once bloated ERA is down to 4.24. |
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| Curtis Granderson led off again on Tuesday, despite a southpaw on the mound. He went 2-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI. |
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| Marcus Thames got another start and hit another home run on Tuesday for the Tigers. He added a double, three RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Miguel Cabrera was 4-for-4 with two home runs, and three RBI on Tuesday. |
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| Kyle McClellan continues his impressive work in the Cardinals bullpen. He picked up his 19th hold of the season while shutting out the Phillies in the eighth inning on Tuesday night. |
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| Cole Hamels, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/8, 8:49 PM CT |
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| Cole Hamels picked up his sixth loss of the year despite giving up just three hits in seven innings. Ryan Ludwick and Rick Ankiel both hit solo home runs off of him. |
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| Ryan Franklin earned save number 12 on Tuesday in Philadelphia. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 7/8, 8:42 PM CT |
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| Ryan Ludwick hit his 18th home run of the season on Tuesday. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 7/8, 8:39 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel hit his 19th home run of the season on Tuesday, a solo shot of Phillies LHP Cole Hamels. It was just his fifth off a lefty this season and already his fourth of July. |
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| Joel Pineiro recorded his first win since April 29th against the Phillies on Tuesday. He went 6.1 shoutout innings, allowing five hits and three walks. He struck out three. |
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| The Washington Times reports that Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since late May. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Tuesday 7/8, 8:19 PM CT |
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| MLB.com reports that Roy Oswalt had a relatively successful mound session on Tuesday, as he tested his left hip one last time before making his Friday start. |
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| Alou told the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, "There's a pretty good chance I might be (playing for the Mets) Friday. There's a chance I may wait until after the All-Star break, but my goal is to be back in New York this weekend."
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| Francisco Liriano is 6-0 with a 3.37 ERA and a 45:9 K:BB ratio over 42.2 innings since June 1. "It's a great feeling now because everything is working," Liriano told the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. "I think I'm close to where I need to be. I just need to continue doing what I'm doing right now." |
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| According to MLB.com, Michael Cuddyer is eligible to return to action on Sunday but a return then seems highly unlikely. He isn't even close to being sent down on a rehab assignment, so a target date for his return is not yet available.
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| Joe Thatcher will take Brett Tomko's place in the Padres bullpen. This is the fourth time this season he has been called up. |
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| Chip Ambres, RF, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/8, 7:54 PM CT |
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| Chip Ambres was quickly recalled from Triple-A Portland and got the start in right field for Brian Giles on Tuesday night. |
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| Paul McAnulty cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Portland. |
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| Carlos Guevara was sent to Triple-A Portland. |
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| Pitching coach Dave Duncan and GM John Mozeliak both said that it is possible that Chris Carpenter could be back in the rotation by August 1. |
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| Brett Tomko, P, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/8, 7:44 PM CT |
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| Brett Tomko has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to July 1, with a right elbow strain.
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| Hideki Matsui took 45 swings off a tee Tuesday, and he reported nothing negative after the session. "I felt pretty good," Matsui said through a team spokesman. "No pain. I hope to keep going in a positive direction." Still, Yankees manager Joe Girardi can't rule out the possibility of surgery, according to MLB.com.
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| Dallas Braden was recalled from Triple-A Sacramento. |
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| Eric Hurley has been placed on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 30. |
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| Mike Sweeney was transferred to the 60-day disabled list. |
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| Bobby Jenks, P, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 7/8, 7:04 PM CT |
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| The Chicago Tribune reports that White Sox closer Bobby Jenks is headed to the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 30, as a precautionary measure.
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| The AP reports that Edgar Gonzalez has decided against surgery and could rejoin the Diamondbacks in September. |
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| Jason Giambi, trying to shore up the final spot on the All-Star team, was held out of Tuesday night's lineup in favor of Wilson Betemit. |
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| Casey Kotchman is not in tonight's starting lineup after playing 16 straight games. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/8, 6:40 PM CT |
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| The Arizona Republic reports that Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin said he does not expect left fielder Eric Byrnes to return. He's been on the DL with a strained left hamstring since July 1.
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| Josh Donaldson was sent to Oakland from Chicago as part of the Rich Harden deal. |
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| The Cleveland Indians transferred Scott Elarton to the 15-day disabled list with a non-baseball medical condition. |
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| To take Adam Loewen’s roster spot (DL), the Orioles recalled right-hander Alberto Castillo from Triple-A Norfolk.
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| Eric Patterson was dealt to the Oakland A's on Tuesday as part of the Rich Harden trade. |
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| Phil Hughes, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 7/8, 5:58 PM CT |
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| Phil Hughes, who has begun the initial steps in his rehab, may not start again until September, according to Newsday. |
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| Chad Gaudin was sent to the Chicago Cubs as part of the Rich Harden trade. |
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| Matt Murton, LF, Oakland Athletics | Tuesday 7/8, 5:51 PM CT |
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| Matt Murton was sent to Oakland as part of the Rich Harden trade. |
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| Sean Gallagher was sent to Oakland as part of the Rich Harden trade. He was 3-4 with a 4.45 ERA for the Cubs this season. |
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| Rich Harden has been traded to the Chicago Cubs for Matt Murton, Sean Gallagher, Eric Patterson and Josh Donaldson.
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| Michael Ballard will be called up to start for the Rangers on Wednesday against the Angels, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Brian Myrow, 1B, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/8, 5:24 PM CT |
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| The Padres will recall Brian Myrow in hopes of igniting their putrid offense, according to MLB.com. |
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| Terry Francona is pleased with David Ortiz's progress in his return from a wrist injury, according to the Boston Globe. Ortiz will continue to take batting practice throughout the week. |
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| Jeff Baker, 2B, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 7/8, 4:59 PM CT |
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| Jeff Baker underwent an MRI on Tuesday on his wrist. |
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| Adam Loewen, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 7/8, 4:48 PM CT |
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| Adam Loewen has been placed on the 15-day disabled list again after re-aggravating a stress fracture in his pitching elbow. |
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| Jayson Nix, 2B, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 7/8, 4:36 PM CT |
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| Jayson Nix was recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday to provide infield depth now that Jeff Baker is banged up. |
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| In 50 games at Citizen's Bank Ballpark, Albert Pujols has hit .380, reached base at a .421 clip and slugged an even 1.000. He has a home run in every 5 ½ at-bats there, for a total of nine.
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| Julian Tavarez joined his third team of the season on Tuesday when he was signed by the Atlanta Braves. |
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| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 7/8, 4:20 PM CT |
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| Elijah Dukes was officially placed on the 15-day disabled list with a knee injury. |
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| According to Ed Coleman, during his appearance on WFAN, the Mets have placed OF Ryan Church on the 15-day disabled list due to consistent migraines.
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| Updating a previous report, Matt Treanor has officially been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained lower abdomen. |
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| Grady Sizemore will become the first Cleveland Indian to participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby since 1998 when Jim Thome performed. |
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| Jason Varitek is not in Tuesday's starting lineup, according to the Providence Journal. Kevin Cash will start in his place. |
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| J.C. Romero, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/8, 3:39 PM CT |
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| J.C. Romero continues to battle his sore groin, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Romero originally tweaked the muscle during an appearance in Atlanta on June 7, and the ailment continues to nag him, but not to a point where it has kept him from taking the mound. He said, "It's there, you know, but it's nothing where I can't really do my job. It's not going to keep me from pitching. But let's say I'm looking forward to four days off at the All-Star break. I'll tell you that much."
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| Joe Saunders is expected to make his start tonight at Texas, according to the OC Register. His pregnant wife is due for delivery, but Saunders said everything is still on hold. The baby can be born any day now, and Saunders said, "If it comes, I'm out of here." |
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| Mike Napoli, C, Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday 7/8, 3:07 PM CT |
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| Mike Napoli underwent an MRI on Monday which confirmed he is suffering from shoulder irritation, according to the OC Register. Skipper Mike Sciosca said, "It’s more of a relief than anything. There’s a lot of things that can happen with a shoulder and that’s an area you need to do a lot of things. We’re relieved. Once the inflammation comes out of there and he gets some strength back in that shoulder, he should be able to get back with us and we’re going to need him."
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| David DeJesus credits his change in workout routine for his surge in production this season, according to the Kansas City Star. His batting average has dropped over the last two seasons, but he is currently hitting .316 over 74 games in 2008. He said, "I get up now, eat my breakfast and go to the gym. I think that’s the key. I’m going to the gym earlier in the day and then take a nap to recover. When the game starts, I feel lighter out there. I feel like I’ve got more energy. I feel stronger out there. I’m feeling as strong out there as I’ve felt throughout any year of my career."
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| Dontrelle Willis received good news on Tuesday as his MRI results revealed that he is merely suffering from tendinitis in his right knee, according to the AP.
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| Manager Jim Riggleman has been impressed with Ryan Rowland-Smith over his two starts, and stated that a decision will be made whether to use him mainly in relief or to convert him to a starting pitcher in the rotation, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Riggleman said, "A left-hander who can throw hard is something you always like to have in the rotation. He's making it a tough decision." |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Tuesday 7/8, 2:18 PM CT |
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| Erik Bedard could return to the rotation as soon as Saturday, but the club will wait until he throws more in the next couple of days before making a final decision, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He is dealing with tightness in his left shoulder. |
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| Miguel Batista is officially slated to start on Wednesday in place of Erik Bedard, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Manager Jim Riggleman said, "The way Miguel aired it out against the Tigers in relief, that's why I want to see him back in the rotation. He was throwing hard and with location. Now we might not see exactly that, not when he's going to try to pitch deep into the game, but as long as he's in command of the strike zone, that's what we want."
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| The Mariners initially believed Felix Hernandez would return to the rotation on Thursday in the final game of the series against Oakland, but he is now being pushed back to start Friday against Kansas City, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Manager Jim Riggleman said, "We just wanted to get Felix to where we were sure he was comfortable."
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| Pablo Ozuna, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Tuesday 7/8, 1:51 PM CT |
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| Pablo Ozuna has been designated for assignment by the Sox, according to the Sports Network. The team activated Paul Konerko from the DL, and Ozuna was viewed as expendable to make room on the roster. |
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| Paul Konerko has been activated from the DL following his bout with an oblique strain, according to the Sports Network. To make room for him on the roster, the Sox designated infielder Pablo Ozuna for assignment. |
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| Power-hitting prospect Matt LaPorta is moving to left field, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. He will report to Double-A Akron following his acquisition from the Brewers. |
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| As expected, Eugenio Velez has been recalled from Triple-A Fresno, according to the Miami Herald. The team optioned Brian Horwitz as an adjoining move. |
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| Akinori Iwamura extended his hitting streak to 11 games on Monday with a double off the center field wall against the Royals, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Manager Joe Maddon commented that Troy Percival seems to be doing well in his recovery from his left hamstring strain, according to the Tampa Tribune. Maddon said he is doing laps around the training room. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 7/8, 12:17 PM CT |
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| Al Reyes, who is recovering from right shoulder tendinitis, will begin a throwing program Tuesday with Single-A Vero Beach, according to the | |
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