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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| The AP reports that Edgar Gonzalez has decided against surgery and could rejoin the Diamondbacks in September. |
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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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| Chad Gaudin was sent to the Chicago Cubs as part of the Rich Harden trade. |
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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 Tampa Tribune. Reyes will pitch Tuesday and Thursday before making back-to-back appearances on the weekend. |
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| Moises Alou is expected to make one or two minor-league rehab assignments this week but most likely won't rejoin the Mets before the All-Star break, according to the NY Post. |
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| The Mets still expect Ryan Church to return to the Mets' lineup this month, despite sending him home yesterday for further neurological tests by a second team doctor, according to the NY Post. GM Omar Minaya said Church isn't likely to go on the DL again because both the outfielder and the team feel Church's current dizziness is related to migraine headaches and not his two concussions this season.
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/8, 10:49 AM CT |
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| Brett Myers was solid in his Triple-A outing on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. He allowed two earned runs over 7.1 innings with six strikeouts, and said, "I really felt good out there tonight. My location was a lot better than my last outing. I thought I threw the ball well and I threw 65 to 70 percent fastballs."
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| Brian Moehler was dealing with a case of pink eye on Monday, according to the Houston Chronicle. Moehler said, "I woke up with it Sunday, and my wife knew right away it was pink eye. My kids get it a lot. Everybody just has to wash their hands a lot."
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| Michael Bourn did not start on Monday for the third time in four games, according to the Houston Chronicle. Darin Erstad took his place and manager Cecil Cooper said, "We'll go with the veteran Erstad, and we don't lose anything defensively. This guy is a Gold Glover, and he's ready to go every day."
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/8, 9:22 AM CT |
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| Brian Giles missed his second-straight start on Monday due to his hamstring ailment, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| Chris Carpenter threw a short simulated game Monday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. It was his second competitive appearance in such conditions since elbow tenderness slowed his return from surgery. Carpenter threw around 60 pitches at the Cardinals' training complex in Jupiter, Florida, and GM John Mozeliak stated that "his intensity was way up." |
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| Adam Wainwright's ruptured ligament in his right middle finger has healed well enough to begin a throwing program this week, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Wainwright will start a light throwing program on Wednesday and could move on to more aggressive workouts when the team returns from the All-Star break.
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 7/8, 8:19 AM CT |
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| There has been speculation swirling that several teams were interested in acquiring Jack Wilson, but the Pirates stated that they expect to keep the shortstop beyond the trade deadline, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Freddy Sanchez rode the pine for the third time in five games on Monday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Luis Rivas took his place in the lineup. |
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| Outfielder Steve Pearce has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was sent down to make room for Ian Snell, who returned from the DL to start tonight. |
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| Ian Snell, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 7/8, 7:58 AM CT |
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| Ian Snell, who will be making his first start tonight since June 22, has a simple plan, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He said, "Just let her rip. I feel great. A hundred percent. Better than I have all year. And I'm going to throw the ball like I know I can. The velocity's there. The break is there. I can't wait to get out there. My injury kept my velocity down, and it made me change my arm angles all the time. But not now. I'm ready to go."
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| Matt Treanor could be headed for the DL, according to FishStripes.com. He aggravated a nagging lower abdominal strain on Monday night, and he will undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the severity of the ailment. If the team is forced to shelve him, Mike Rabelo and John Baker at Triple-A Albuquerque would be top candidates to replace him.
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| Eugenio Velez is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Fresno today to replace the demoted Brian Horwitz, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Huston Street had to work for it, but the right-hander earned his 17th save of the season in a 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night. |
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