| Juan Rivera, LF, Los Angeles Angels | Thursday 7/10, 11:57 PM CT |
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| Juan Rivera had three hits and scored two runs as the Angels starter in the outfield in place of the struggling Gary Matthews Jr. |
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| Michael Young pushed his average up to .302 thanks to four hits in seven trips to the plate on Thursday night. |
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| Howie Kendrick had a big Thursday night with his first two home runs of the season as he went 3-for-5 with three runs and three RBI for the Angels. |
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| In a game with 21 runs scored, Eddie Guardado was one of the few hurlers who appeared who escaped unscathed as he worked a scoreless eighth inning on Thursday night. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Thursday 7/10, 11:43 PM CT |
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| John Lackey was given a 10-2 lead on Thursday night but he couldn't hold on to the lead as he allowed an amazing 15 hits over 5.2 innings which led to six runs scored by the Rangers. Lacked also walked five guys on the night for an astronomical total of 20 base runners in 5.2 innings. |
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| Billy Butler, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 7/10, 10:49 PM CT |
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| Billy Butler feels a newfound maturity has come over him after his latest demotion, and the 22 year old is intent on making his mark with a more serious attitude, according to the Kansas City Star. "I&;m trying to be a better teammate," he said. "I think I have a different demeanor." |
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| Mark Reynolds, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:42 PM CT |
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| Mark Reynolds had one RBI on a night in which he made three errors in the field for the Diamondbacks. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:37 PM CT |
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| Chad Tracy had three hits, two runs, and two RBI for the D'backs on Thursday night. Conor Jackson, playing in left field, also had three hits. |
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| Austin Kearns, RF, Washington Nationals | Thursday 7/10, 10:33 PM CT |
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| Austin Kearns had three RBI on Thursday night for the Nationals giving him 21 RBI in 49 games. |
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| Jason Bergmann hurled seven innings in which he allowed two runs to the D'backs in an 11 inning, 7-5 loss to the Nationals. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 10:23 PM CT |
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| Dan Haren dominated the Nationals for eight innings allowing only two runs, one earned, in a no-decision. Haren walked two on the night with nine K. |
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| Francisco Liriano picked up his seventh victory on Thursday night as he held the Durham Bulls to just three hits and one walk over seven innings. He also struck out eight batters on the night. |
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| Jermaine Dye, RF, Chicago White Sox | Thursday 7/10, 10:09 PM CT |
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| Jermaine Dye didn't make the All-Star team on Thursday but he continued to produce on the field by going 2-for-4 with his 20th home runs of the season for the Sox. |
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| Mark Teahen, RF, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 7/10, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Mark Teahen had two hits including his 10th home run, an inside the park job, for the Royals on Thursday night. |
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| Joakim Soria, P, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 7/10, 10:03 PM CT |
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| Another night, another save for Joakim Soria who picked up his 24th of the year on Thursday night. |
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| Mark Buehrle worked seven scoreless innings before the Royals got to him for two runs in the eighth inning as he fell to 6-8 on the year. |
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| Zack Greinke, P, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 7/10, 9:56 PM CT |
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| Zack Greinke wasn't involved in the decision on Thursday night, but he still dominated the White Sox holding them to just one run over seven innings. On the night Greinke walked one while striking out eight. |
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| Aubrey Huff, DH, Baltimore Orioles | Thursday 7/10, 9:48 PM CT |
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| Another night, another two hits for Aubrey Huff who with this evening's effort pushed his average up to .288. |
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| George Sherrill picked up his sixth blown save of the season and then his fourth loss as the Orioles fell 6-5 on Thursday. |
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| Jeremy Guthrie wasn't involved in the decision on Thursday, but he still held the Blue Jays to two runs, one earned, over seven innings. |
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| John Parrish had a second quality start for the Jays as he held the Orioles to three runs over seven innings in a no-decision on Thursday. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Thursday 7/10, 9:30 PM CT |
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| Melvin Mora went 2-for-4 with two RBI for the Orioles on Thursday to extend his hitting streak to five games. |
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| Adam Lind, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday 7/10, 9:26 PM CT |
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| Adam Lind went 3-for-4 on Thursday night as he knocked in the winning run in the ninth inning off of Orioles closer George Sherrill. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 9:23 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh lefty Paul Maholm earned his sixth win of the season tonight, helping his Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Yankees. Maholm pitched eight innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Jonny Gomes, DH, Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday 7/10, 9:22 PM CT |
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| Jonny Gomes blasted his seventh home run from the eighth hole in the order for the Rays in their humiliating 13-2 loss to the Indians. |
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| Aaron Laffey rebounded from two poor outings to pick up his fifth win on Thursday night as he held the Rays to two runs over six innings. |
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| The Yanks failed to support the efforts of their pitcher this evening, ruining a good outing to fall 4-2 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. The pitcher in question was Mike Mussina , going six innings to allow just two runs (both earned) on nine hits with no walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Andy Sonnanstine lost his fourth game against 10 victories on Thursday night as he allowed six runs, all earned, over 5.1 innings. On the night, Andy didn't walk a batter, but he also didn't have a single strikeout. |
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| Bobby Abreu, RF, New York Yankees | Thursday 7/10, 9:12 PM CT |
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| The Yanks managed just seven total hits as a team in taking the 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates this evening, though outfielder Bobby Abreu attempted to get 'em on track. Abreu went 1-for-3 at the dish with one walk, driving in two runs on his single to give the Yanks their only runs. |
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| Casey Blake, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Thursday 7/10, 9:11 PM CT |
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| Casey Blake had two hits, including his ninth home run, on his way to three RBI for the Indians. |
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| Ben Francisco had a career best four RBI on Thursday night as the Indians stopped a 10-game losing streak with a 13-2 victory over the Rays. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 9:02 PM CT |
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| The offense came late but the Pittsburgh Pirates found the hits needed to pull the 4-2 win over the New York Yankees this evening, led by hot hand of leadoff outfielder Nate McLouth . McLouth went 1-for-4 on the night hitting his 18th home run of the season, totaling two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Jason Marquis, who hasn't started since July 1st, will get the ball on Friday to face the Giants, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Thursday 7/10, 8:44 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce's batting average is all the way down to .265 as he has managed to bat only .219 over his last 132 AB, according to MLB.com. "This is probably the most difficult it's been so far," Bruce said. "It's to be expected. It's the big leagues. I don't have any doubt I will be successful. It's just about making adjustments and how quick I can make them." |
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| David DeJesus is batting over .300 for the Royals this season (.307) while leading the American League with a .459 batting average with RISP, according to MLB.com. "I just think the same thing," he said. "Just hit a pitch I can do something with. I don't try to do too much. |
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| Travis Hafner's shoulder is slowly improving, but there is still no timetable established as to when he might be healthy enough to return to the Indians lineup, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "For three or four weeks, there was no progress. But the last couple of weeks it's started to come around." |
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| Gerald Laird, who is currently on the DL with a hamstring injury, will spend the next week at the teams training facility in Surprise with an eye to rejoining his teammates next Thursday or Friday, according to MLB.com. "It's obvious we miss Gerald," manager Ron Washington said. "We miss his experience." |
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| Hank Blalock will play three games at Double-A Frisco starting on Monday, and if all goes well he is hopeful of returning to the starting lineup on Friday, according to MLB.com. "If Hank is ready, I want Hank," manager Ron Washington said. |
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| The Seattle Mariners added a right handed bat on Thursday to replace the released Richie Sexson as the club traded a player to be named later to the Pirates in exchange for Craig Wilson, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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| Updating an earlier report, Aaron Harang will in fact end up being placed on the DL due to a strained muscle in his right forearm, according to MLB.com. "He won't be able to throw for at least a week, and then we'll build it back up," Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said. |
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| Jose Molina, C, New York Yankees | Thursday 7/10, 7:38 PM CT |
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| Jose Molina started his sixth straight game at catcher for the Yankees as Jorge Posada continues to strengthen his injured shoulder, according to MLB.com. "Posada threw today to the bases," manager Joe Girardi said. "He threw better, and it's the best his arm strength has been." |
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| Josh Hamilton hit a game-winning home run on Wednesday night as he continues to mash pitchers at a prolific rate for a player who was out of the game for 3 1/2 years due to personal problems, according to MLB.com. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Thursday 7/10, 7:00 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla will return from his sprained ankle on Thursday night and be reinserted into the starting lineup, according to the Florida Sun-Sentinel. |
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| Emil Brown, RF, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 7/10, 6:56 PM CT |
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| Emil Brown hit a walk-off home run in the 11th inning on Thursday in the Athletics 3-2 victory over the Mariners. |
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| Willie Bloomquist had three hits and a stolen base for the Mariners from the leadoff spot on Thursday. |
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| Ryan Sweeney, CF, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 7/10, 6:49 PM CT |
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| Ryan Sweeney had two hits on Thursday before he dislocated his left pinkie, an injury that forced him to be removed from the game, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Huston Street pitched two scoreless innings on Thursday to even his record at 2-2 for the Athletics. |
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| Greg Smith, P, Oakland Athletics | Thursday 7/10, 6:43 PM CT |
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| Greg Smith didn't earn a decision on Thursday but he held the Mariners scoreless for six innings to lower his ERA to 3.43. Smith struck out four and only walked one on the afternoon. |
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| R.A. Dickey, P, Seattle Mariners | Thursday 7/10, 6:38 PM CT |
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| R.A. Dickey hurled seven innings of shutout ball at the Athletics on Thursday in the Mariners 3-2, 11 inning loss. |
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| Brandon Morrow suffered his first blown save of the year when Jack Cust and Kurt Suzuki took him deep in the ninth inning with two solo shots that sent the game into extra innings. Eventually the Mariners succumbed 3-2 in 11 innings. |
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| Jaime Garcia, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 6:23 PM CT |
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| Updating a previous report, Jaime Garcia will indeed be called up to take the roster spot of injured pitcher Mark Mulder, according to MLB.com. "He's had some good periods and he's made progress," manager Tony La Russa said. "I think he can be used in a Brad Thompson-like way, versatile." |
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| With the news that Vernon Wells will likely miss at least a month of action due to his injured hamstring, the Jays might be considering calling up former draft pick Travis Snider, according to the Globe and Mail. |
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| Oscar Villarreal turned down the Astros assignment that would have sent him to Triple-A, and as as result he will be placed on waivers and become a free agent on Monday, according to MLB.com. "I'm disappointed about the decision," general manager Ed Wade said. "We thought there was an opportunity for him to be productive here. By going to Round Rock, he had a chance to get straightened out. |
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| Aaron Harang received the results of his MRI on Thursday and they were positive as it was learned that he doesn't have any serious issues in his pitching forearm, according to MLB.com. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 5:54 PM CT |
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| It is not yet known if Justin Upton will end up on the DL due to a strained oblique, but he will at least be sidelined through the D'backs weekend series prior to the All-Star break, according to the East Valley Tribune. "We'll re-evaluate during the All-Star break," GM Bob Melvin said. |
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Thursday 7/10, 5:53 PM CT |
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| The Toronto Blue Jays have placed outfielder Vernon Wells on the 15-day disabled list due to his strained left hamstring. The injury is expected to keep Wells out of action four to six weeks, according to the AP. |
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| Evan Longoria won the fan vote in the American League and was named to the All-Star team on Thursday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 5:35 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart won the fan vote in the National Legue and was named to the All-Star team on Thursday, according to MLB.com. "The fans have always been great here," Hart said. "It means a lot to me and my teammates." |
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| Denard Span, RF, Minnesota Twins | Thursday 7/10, 5:30 PM CT |
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| Denard Span stole his fifth base of the season on Thursday, though it was his 4-for-4 outing at the plate that really opened some eyes. |
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| Marcus Thames didn't go deep on Thursday but he did produce three hits to push his average up to .282 for the Tigers. |
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| Kevin Slowey looked terrible on Thursday permitting nine hits, two walks and six runs over just 3.2 innings again the Tigers. |
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| Kenny Rogers had another effective outing on Thursday as he allowed three runs over seven innings against the Twins. Rogers permitted nine hits and two walks, while striking out only one batter. |
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| Ken Griffey Jr. hit his 12th home run of the year on Thursday as he went 2-for-5 with four RBI for the Reds. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 5:09 PM CT |
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| Adam Dunn blasted his 24th home run of the season on Thursday, one that went well out of Wrigley Field. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Thursday 7/10, 5:07 PM CT |
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| On his originally scheduled day off, Joe Mauer came off the bench in the top of the ninth and hit a sacrifice fly scoring Denard Span and extending the game into extra-innings. The Twins would go on to beat the Tigers 7-6. |
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| Mike Fontenot picked up three at-bats on Thursday and he took great advantage of them by producing two hits, two RBI and three runs scored. |
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| Ryan Theriot had two hits and two RBI for the Cubs on Thursday from the leadoff spot. |
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| Bronson Arroyo hung on for his seventh win of the season though it wasn't pretty as he allowed seven hits and three walks leading to five runs over five innings. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Thursday 7/10, 4:54 PM CT |
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| Ted Lilly fell to 9-6 on Thursday as he was lit up for six hits, two walks and four runs in just 2.2 innings against the Reds. |
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| Todd Jones, P, Detroit Tigers | Thursday 7/10, 4:53 PM CT |
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| Todd Jones's blew his second save of the year in Thurday's game against the Twins. The Twins got three hits and scored two runs off Jones, before he was removed from the game in the top of the ninth. |
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| David Ross, C, Boston Red Sox | Thursday 7/10, 4:51 PM CT |
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| David Ross hit two of the Reds seven home runs on Thursday after entering the game with but a single long ball in 94 games. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:48 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart had just a single hit on Thursday but it was a big fly, his 15th of the year, his first in 12 games. |
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| Clint Barmes had two hits and the Rockies lone RBI in their 11-1 loss to the Brewers on Thursday. |
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| Justin Morneau tied a career high going 5-for-5 with a game winning home run in the 11th inning during Thursday afternoon's thriller against the Detroit Tigers. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:33 PM CT |
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| J.J. Hardy continued his great work at the plate on Thursday with two more hits, including his 13th home run of the season. |
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| Rickie Weeks, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:27 PM CT |
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| Rickie Weeks had two hits, scored two runs, knocked in his 24th run of the year and stole his 12th base. |
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| Jorge De La Rosa was bombed by the Brewers to the tune of seven runs over 3.2 innings on Thursday. De La Rosa was beat around the yard for nine hits while walking two in the outing, his fifth loss of the year. |
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| Dave Bush, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Thursday 7/10, 4:22 PM CT |
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| Dave Bush had a game for the ages on Thursday as he struck out 13 Rockies batters in the Brewers 11-1 thrashing of the club. Bush allowed just one run over eight innings as he permitted just four hits and not a single walk. |
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| According to the AP, Johnny Damon is hoping to start hitting off a tee on Monday. “It depends if the swelling goes down,” Damon said Thursday. “If it feels good, I’ll start hurrying up.” |
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| Angel Pagan, LF, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 4:09 PM CT |
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| Angel Pagan's shoulder continues to improve with his rehab work at Port St. Lucie and he is hopeful of returning to the Mets shortly after the All-Star break, according to the New York Post. |
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| Moises Alou, LF, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 4:05 PM CT |
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| Moises Alou will likely miss the rest of the season with a torn hamstring, according to the New York Post. |
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| A few contending teams have been looking into acquiring the services of Astros outfielder and first baseman Darin Erstad, according to MLB.com. |
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| Shane Victorino went 2-for-4 in the Phillies 4-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. They were his first hits in the series. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Thursday 7/10, 3:37 PM CT |
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| John Maine threw just 4.2 innings and allowed three earned runs while walking five and striking out eight in the Mets victory over San Francisco. |
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| Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco Giants | Thursday 7/10, 3:33 PM CT |
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| Aaron Rowand struck out twice in the Giants 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. In his last four games, he has gone 2-for-14. |
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| Fernando Tatis went 3-for-5, scored a run and drove in four runs with a home run and two doubles, leading the Mets past the Giants 7-3. |
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| Barry Zito, P, San Francisco Giants | Thursday 7/10, 3:26 PM CT |
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| Barry Zito threw five innings, walking six batters but allowing only two earned runs in the Giants 7-3 loss to the New York Mets. |
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| Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 3:23 PM CT |
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| Colby Rasmus will not play in the Futures Game at the All-Star break because he was put on the Triple-A DL with a strained groin, according to StLCardinals.com. |
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| Yadier Molina went 1-for-4 and drove in the only run for the Cardinals in their loss to Philadelphia. He is hitting .303 on the season. |
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| Braden Looper pitched six innings, allowing four earned runs in the Cardinals 4-1 loss to the Phillies. |
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| Jamie Moyer, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday 7/10, 3:12 PM CT |
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| Jamie Moyer threw seven strong innings, allowing just one run on seven hits while striking four in the Phillies 4-1 victory over the Cardinals. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Thursday 7/10, 3:08 PM CT |
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| Ryan Howard hit two home runs and had three RBI in the Phillies 4-1 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. He went 5-for-9 in the series, with three home runs. |
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| Aaron Boone, 1B, Washington Nationals | Thursday 7/10, 3:04 PM CT |
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| Aaron Boone was placed on the 15-day DL with a left calf strain, according to Nationals.com. |
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| With the release of Richie Sexson, it's possible Kenji Johjima could see some time at first base, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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| According to PA Sports Ticker, the Cleveland Indians have officially released former closer Joe Borowski. |
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| Kip Wells, P, Kansas City Royals | Thursday 7/10, 2:51 PM CT |
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| Kip Wells will return to the Colorado Rockies rotation for the second half of the season after he makes two more rehab starts, according to ColoradoRockies.com. |
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| The Washington Nationals have been attempting to sign Cristian Guzman to a contract extension, according to MLB.com. |
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| A few teams have contacted the Houston Astros about the availability of Mark Loretta, according to MLB.com. |
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| David Price, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Thursday 7/10, 2:39 PM CT |
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| former first overall selection David Price has been impressing scouts, with a mid-90's fastball that has movement, according to MLB.com. |
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| Guillermo Mota will not be released by the Milwaukee Brewers as had been rumored, according to Brewers.com. "We're going to keep working with him, make him better," Milwaukee manager Ned Yost said. |
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| Brian Barton, LF, St. Louis Cardinals | Thursday 7/10, 2:33 PM CT |
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| Brian Barton has a hairline fracture of his right wrist, according to StLCardinals.com. He is expected to start rehabbing after the All-Star break. |
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| Updating an earlier story, Homer Bailey will be recalled and get the start for Cincinnati on Sunday against Milwaukee, according to Reds.com. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Thursday 7/10, 2:23 PM CT |
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| Paul Maholm will get the start tonight as the Pirates take on the Yankees, making up a previously rained out game. Over his last three outings, Maholm has thrown 22 innings and given up just six earned runs. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Thursday 7/10, 2:11 PM CT |
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| Arizona pitcher Dan Haren, who starts tonight against the Nationals, is on a roll. He has thrown seven innings in each of his last four outings, and has given up just 18 hits and three earned runs in that time. |
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