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| Not know for his offense with struggles in previous visits to the majors, Atlanta shortstop Brent Lillibridge got the job done at the plate this evening in support of the Braves 4-1 win over the Padres. Lillibridge went 2-for-3 with a double and a homer to total one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/12, 11:50 PM CT |
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| Yet another pitcher watches his outing fall short of the win due to poor offensive support, this time in San Diego where veteran Greg Maddux watched his Padres fall short of need at the plate, suffering the 4-1 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Maddux pitched seven innings, surrendering three runs (all earned) on six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Takashi Saito left the Saturday night game against the Marlins after suffering a right arm injury. The Japanese import exited with two outs and a 2-2 count on Wes Helms. Brian Falkenborg relieved Saito. |
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| Angels RHP Ervin Santana continues to work as one of the most dominating arms in the game, tonight putting the brakes on the Oakland A's to bring the 4-1 win to LA. Santana pitched seven innings, allowing no runs on five hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| The Angels used the bats of eight different batters tonight in posting the 4-1 win over Oakland, spreading nine hits over those players throughout the game. Only second baseman Howie Kendrick managed to shine, going 2-for-4 with one RBI on the night. |
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| Dana Eveland, P, Oakland Athletics | Saturday 7/12, 11:18 PM CT |
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| Oakland couldn't turn late hits into runs and suffered the 4-1 loss to the Angels as a result, leaving LHP Dana Eveland with the short end of the stick and his sixth loss of the season. Eveland pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on five hits with five walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez put yet another strong outing on the mound this evening, helping his Reds to the dominating 8-2 win over the Brewers. Volquez pitched seven innings, allowing just two runs (one earned) on six hits with two walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Adam Dunn, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 11:06 PM CT |
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| Cincinnati outfielder Adam Dunn was the weapon of choice in the Reds' 8-2 win over the Brewers, going 2-for-4 with two homers to total four RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Seth McClung, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Saturday 7/12, 11:02 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Seth McClung watched a good outing go to the trash this evening as the Brewers failed to produce offensive supporting, giving McClung his fifth loss of the season. McClung pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on just three hits with three walks and seven strikeouts. |
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| Only first baseman Prince Fielder showed up at the plate tonight in support of the Brewers' 8-2 loss to the Reds, going 2-for-3 with one walk and his 18th homer of the season, posting two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Saturday 7/12, 10:50 PM CT |
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| The Pirates are now celebrating the 10-inning 12-11 win over the Cardinals while leadoff man Nate McLouth continues to celebrate his work at the plate. Tonight he went 1-for-4 with one walk and his 19th homer of the season, recording three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Ryan Ludwick, RF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/12, 10:44 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals took a heart-breaking loss after 10 innings, falling 12-11 to the Pirates, but give outfielder Ryan Ludwick an "A" for effort. Ludwick went 3-for-5 at the dish with one walk, his third triple, and his 20th homer of the season to total four RBIs on the season and two runs scored. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/12, 10:40 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals found disappointment after 10 innings, losing 12-11 to the Pirates, though veteran outfielder Troy Glaus did what he could to change the ending. Glaus went 4-for-4 at the plate with two walks and his 14th homer of the season, recording two RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Jason Bay, LF, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 10:36 PM CT |
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| The Cards and Pirates battled through 10 innings of baseball this evening to decide a winner, and it was Pittsburgh drawing the lucky straw. Pinch-hitting outfielder Jason Michaels got the game winner with a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th, but it was fellow outfielder Jason Bay keeping the Pirates in the mix, going 2-for-5 with two homers (his 18th and 19th of the season) on the night, totaling five RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| John Danks, P, Chicago White Sox | Saturday 7/12, 10:27 PM CT |
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| Chicago LHP John Danks was impressive once again this evening, leading his White Sox to 9-7 win over Texas. Danks pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on seven hits with no walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Jim Thome, DH, Chicago White Sox | Saturday 7/12, 10:21 PM CT |
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| Chicago found more than a few bats to do work against the Rangers in the White Sox's 9-7 win over the Rangers this evening, but it was designated hitter Jim Thome doing the most impressive damage on the night. Thome went 2-for-4 with one walk, his 18th double and 18th homer on the season, recording a team-high four RBIs with one run scored. |
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| The Rangers took the 9-7 loss against the White Sox on the chin, but outfielder Josh Hamilton is still working as one of the best in the game, going 2-for-5 with two RBIs and his seventh stolen base of the season. |
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| Ryan Garko, 1B, Cleveland Indians | Saturday 7/12, 10:15 PM CT |
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| The only thing better than a good night at the plate is one put forth in support of the win, a mixture Cleveland first baseman Ryan Garko enjoyed this evening as part of the Indians' 8-4 win over the Rays. Garko went 2-for-4 with his 10th double and seventh home run of the season to post five RBIs and one run scored on the evening. |
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| Matt Ginter, P, Cleveland Indians | Saturday 7/12, 10:04 PM CT |
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| Cleveland RHP Matt Ginter earned his first win of the season, helping the Indians to a strong 8-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Ginter pitched five innings, surrendering no runs on just five hits with no walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Rays catcher Dioner Navarro did what he could to get his team moving towards a win but failed as Tampa Bay fell 8-4 to Cleveland. Navarro went 2-for-3 on the night with his 16th double of the season, totaling two RBIs along the way. |
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| Following up an earlier report on the Marlins' Hanley Ramirez; he left the Saturday night game against the Dodgers with a sore shoulder, this according to the Marlins television network. Alfredo Amezaga replaced Ramirez. |
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| Gil Meche, P, Kansas City Royals | Saturday 7/12, 9:54 PM CT |
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| Kansas City RHP Gil Meche did the heavy lifting but walked away from the park with no decision despite the 5-4 win for his Royals over Seattle. Meche pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on 10 hits wiht one walk and one strikeout on the night. |
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| Hanley Ramirez left Saturday night's game against the Dodgers with what is being reported as a arm injury. |
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| The Royals used the beneficial offerings of leadoff hitter David DeJesus to push past the Mariners this evening, getting the 5-4 win thanks to a walk-off two-run homer in the ninth, DeJesus' 10th of the season. DeJesus went 2-for-5 overall with two RBIs and two runs scored to show for the effort. |
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| The Mariners suffered the tough 5-4 loss to the Royals this evening, leaving a great outing from LHP Jarrod Washburn wasted. Washburn pitched six innings, allowing three runs (only one earned) on seven hits with one walk and one strikeout. |
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| Houston LHP Wandy Rodriguez earned his fourth win of the season this evening, supporting the Astros' 6-4 win over Washington. Rodriguez pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on eight hits with one walk and one strikeout. |
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| The Nats suffered through the offensive drought through the roster this evening to earn the 6-4 loss against Houston, led by the leadoff bat of outfielder Willie Harris. Harris went 2-for-4 with his fourth double and fifth homer of the season, totaling one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Houston first baseman Lance Berkman may have found the motivation and stride needed to get his bat on track, helping Houston get the win, 6-4, versus Washington. Berkman went 2-for-5 at the plate with his 30th double of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored on the evening. |
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| The Astros had to fight to hang on, but in the end they got the 6-4 win over Washington with a strong evening from outfielder Hunter Pence . Pence went 2-for-3 with one walk and his 12th homer of the season, posting three RBIs and one run scored for the effort. |
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| Boston RHP Tim Wakefield continues to elude father time, earning his sixth win of the season tonight by dominating the Baltimore Orioles. Wakefield pitched seven innings, allowing one run on just two hits with one walk versus six strikeouts. |
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| Boston outfielder Manny Ramirez enjoyed a fun night at the park in support of the Red Sox's 12-1 win over Baltimore, going 2-for-3 with his 18th homer of the season to total one RBI and three runs scored on the night. |
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| Six different players posted RBIs this evening as the Red Sox wiped the mat with Baltimore, 12-1. The top man of the hour was first baseman Kevin Youkilis, going 2-for-4 with 15th homer of the season, totaling six RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| The Baltimore Orioles suffered a troublesome loss against the Boston Red Sox this evening, falling 12-1 with a total of three hits by the entire team. Only catcher Ramon Hernandez emerged as an offensive note, going 1-for-3 with his eighth homer of the season to total one RBI and one run scored. |
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| Joe Saunders, P, Los Angeles Angels | Saturday 7/12, 8:27 PM CT |
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| The Angels report LHP Joe Saunders is likely to miss his scheduled start on Sunday, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Nationals have announced a rehabilitation schedule for third baseman Ryan Zimmerman , according to MLB.com. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Saturday 7/12, 8:17 PM CT |
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| Reports indicate Chicago closer Kerry Wood is likely to miss this year's All Star Game, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| Reports out of Chicago note White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski has been pulled from tonight's game against the Rangers in the fourth inning after being hit in the foot by a Kevin Millwood pitch, according to ChicagoSports.com. |
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| Scott Baker, P, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 7/12, 7:03 PM CT |
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| Minnesota RHP Scott Baker picked up his sixth win of the season today, helping his Twins to a 6-5 victory over the Tigers. Baker pitched seven innings, allowing four runs (all earned) over six hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| The Tigers fought but failed to produce a win, falling 6-5 to Minnesota. Nate Robertson suffered the consequences, taking his eighth loss of the season after pitching seven innings to allow five runs (all earned) on 10 hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Minnesota earned the 6-5 win over Detroit today with big help from the bat of shortstop Brendan Harris . Harris went 3-for-3 at the plate with his fifth homer of the season, totaling four RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 7/12, 6:48 PM CT |
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| Minnesota and Detroit did battle this evening with the Twins emerging with the win, 6-5, thanks to the prolific bat of catcher Joe Mauer . Mauer went 2-for-5 at the dish, hitting his fifth homer of the season tot total two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| The Rockies wasted a perfectly good outing today from RHP Ubaldo Jimenez , falling 3-0 to the Mets. Ubaldo pitched six innings, allowing three runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Saturday 7/12, 6:29 PM CT |
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| The Mets have wrapped their eighth consecutive win this evening, defeating the Colorado Rockies 3-0. All eight Met hits were produced by different batters, though leadoff shortstop Jose Reyes made the most of his, hitting his 10th homer of the season to go 1-for-4 with one walk, one RBI, and one run scored on the night. |
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| Veteran LHP Randy Johnson wasn't at his best this evening, but his Arizona teammates insured the offense needed was there to get him his sixth win of the campaign, beating Philadelphia 10-4. Johnson pitched six innings, surrendering four runs (all earned) on five hits with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 6:13 PM CT |
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| The Diamondbacks put the whooping on the Phillies this evening, taking the 10-4 win thanks to the batting duo of corner infielders Chad Tracy and Mark Reynolds. Reynolds went just 1-for-4 at the plate but made the one hit good for his 19th homer of the season, totaling four RBIs on the day. Meanwhile Tracy went 3-for-5 at the plate, hitting three singles to total three RBIs and one runs scored. |
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| The Phillies found hard times at the park this evening, falling 10-4 to the Arizona Diamondbacks, though leadoff outfielder Shane Victorino enjoyed a strong individual effort. Victorino went 3-for-3 at the dish with two home runs (his 4th and 5th of the season) to total three RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 5:40 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier report, the Red Sox are now reporting that injured shortstop Julio Lugo will miss between 4 and 6 weeks of action, suffering a severe quad tear, according to the Providence Journal. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Saturday 7/12, 5:35 PM CT |
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| Last evening fantay owners watched in horror as Roy Oswalt , in the midst of his first start since returning from a minor hip injury, left the game after just one inning of work. He was later diagnosed with the left hip abductor strain, and now he tells reporters that he has "no idea" when he may pitch again, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| New York RHP Pedro Martinez has left his start against the Colorado Rockies after four innings due to tightness in his right shoulder, according to the Associated Press. |
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| San Francisco catcher Bengie Molina may be starting to swing a hot bat again, going 3-for-6 in today's 11-inning loss to the Cubs (8-7). Molina hit two doubles on the day to total two RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| The offensive charge for the Chicago northsiders in today's 8-7, 11-inning win over San Francisco was led by outfielder Jim Edmonds , going 2-for-4 at the dish with his 10th double and 10th home run of the season, totaling four RBIs and two runs scored on the day. |
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| It took 11 innings, but the Cubbies have laid the San Francisco Giants to rest, 8-7. The win in late innings failed to give newly-acquired ace Rich Harden his first win as a National League employee, though the righty pitched well, going 5 1/3 innings by allowing no runs on five hits with three walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Adam Lind, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 7/12, 3:47 PM CT |
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| Adam Lind went 1-for-4 with a three-run triple in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Yankees. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Saturday 7/12, 3:41 PM CT |
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| Derek Jeter went 2-for-5 and collected three RBI in Saturday's 9-4 victory over the Blue Jays in Toronto. He hit a single and a solo home run, his fifth of the season. |
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| Jesse Litsch had a tough day on the hill in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Yankees at home, as he surrendered eight runs (three earned) on seven hits over a mere 2.2 innings, with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Darrell Rasner allowed four runs (three earned) on seven hits over five innings in Saturday's 9-4 win over Toronto, with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Brian Slocum has been optioned to Triple-A Buffalo, according to the AP. The team called up Matt Ginter for tonight's start against Tampa Bay, and Slocum was viewed as expendable to free up a roster spot. |
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| Matt Ginter, P, Cleveland Indians | Saturday 7/12, 3:18 PM CT |
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| Matt Ginter has been called up from Triple-A Buffalo and will start tonight's game against the AL-East leading Rays, according to the AP. The team optioned righty Brian Slocum to Buffalo to make room on the roster. |
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| Nick Punto, SS, Minnesota Twins | Saturday 7/12, 3:14 PM CT |
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| Nick Punto has been scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Tigers due to a strained left ring finger, according to the AP. |
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 2:57 PM CT |
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| Julio Lugo has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his strained right quad, according to the AP. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 2:54 PM CT |
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| Manager Bob Melvin is optimistic Justin Upton could be ready to return to action following the All-Star break, acccording to MLB.com. He has not played since straining his left oblique muscle on Wednesday. Melvin said, "Once we get these next three days off, we get him to a workout on Thursday, he should be a full go and hopefully starting the next day." |
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 2:45 PM CT |
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| Updating a previous report, Julio Lugo is scheduled for an MRI on his injured right quad Saturday, according to the Boston Globe. Lugo said, "I'm real worried. Because I know it wasn't something that just pulled, when you pull a muscle. I felt something that popped, and that's what worries me."
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| Edgar Renteria's strained hamstring is still sore, and manager Jim Leyland indicated he will be shut down through the All-Star break, according to MLive.com. |
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| Alex Rodriguez hit his 537th career home run Saturday, at the expense of Toronto's Brian Tallet, according to the AP. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Saturday 7/12, 2:05 PM CT |
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| Brett Myers is making his third minor league start today with Double-A Reading, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. |
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| Milton Bradley sat out his third consecutive game on Saturday as he continues to rest his ailing knee, according to the Star-Telegram. Manager Ron Washington said, "The important thing is that Milton gets healthy. It’s not like he’s fatigued. We’re talking about his legs, and we don’t want him favoring one leg over the other."
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| Wes Littleton has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma, according to the Star-Telegram. Kameron Loe was recalled from Oklahoma as the corresponding move. |
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| Eric Hurley is set to begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Monday as he continues to recover from a strained left hamstring, according to the Dallas Morning News. |
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| Shaun Marcum, who is recovering from a right elbow strain, began pitching off a mound earlier this week, according to BlueJays.com. |
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| Randy Winn, RF, San Francisco Giants | Saturday 7/12, 1:31 PM CT |
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| Randy Winn has been held out of the Giants' lineup Saturday due to his bruised right knee, according to Giants.com. Skipper Bruce Bochy said, "I'm hoping he can play Sunday. I'm hoping before the end of the game he feels good enough to pinch-hit. Randy Winn is one of the better players in the game, and one of the more underrated players."
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| Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Saturday 7/12, 1:27 PM CT |
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| Aaron Hill has started to field ground balls and hit off a tee at Toronto's complex in Dunedin, Florida, according to BlueJays.com. He has been sidelined since May 29 with post-concussion syndrome. |
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| Jeremy Accardo, who is recovering from right forearm tightness, is scheduled to throw around 30 pitches off a mound on Saturday, according to BlueJays.com. |
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| Jed Lowrie, SS, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 12:14 PM CT |
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| Infielder Jed Lowrie has been recalled from Triple-A Pawtuckett, according to the Providence Journal. He was brought in as Julio Lugo may have suffered a slight tear in his right quad during battle on Friday, which would send him to the DL. |
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| Victor Martinez has progressed in his recovery from elbow surgery to the point he will begin to play catch next week, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. |
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| Maicer Izturis, who is nursing a tight right hamstring, said he felt better on Friday and could return to the Angels' lineup next weekend, according to the OC Register. |
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Saturday 7/12, 11:20 AM CT |
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| Brad Penny intends to start a throwing program next week, according to the LA Times. He is going to be cautious with his return to the Dodgers and said, "Since we are right in contention for first place, I'd rather take a little more time and come back fresh."
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| J.J. Putz, P, Seattle Mariners | Saturday 7/12, 11:12 AM CT |
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| J.J. Putz is set to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Peoria Sunday as he continues to recover from his hyperextended right elbow, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| Ryan Church, RF, New York Mets | Saturday 7/12, 11:07 AM CT |
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| Ryan Church, who is still recovering from post-concussion syndrome, underwent multiple neurological tests in Cleveland over the last few days, according to Newsday.
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| Wade Davis, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Saturday 7/12, 10:59 AM CT |
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| Wade Davis is going to be promoted to Triple-A Durham after playing in Monday's Double-A Southern League All-Star Game, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Saturday 7/12, 10:56 AM CT |
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| Al Reyes' shoulder felt good during his rehab outing with Single-A Vero Beach on Thursday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. He threw at 87 mph, and hit 89 mph a couple of times. |
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| Scott Kazmir commented on the Rays' losing streak, which currently stands at five games, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Kazmir said, "We've got to worry about ourselves and concentrate on what's going on in front of us. You see guys coming in right from playing on defense and they're like, 'What's the Boston score? What's the Boston score?' That's not how you're supposed to do it. We need to still have that chip on our shoulder, that's what got us there (to first place)." |
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| Jason Bartlett, who is recovering from a sprained right knee, participated in a light workout Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. |
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| Josh Bard, C, San Diego Padres | Saturday 7/12, 10:38 AM CT |
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| Josh Bard is set to begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Elsinore next week as he continues to recover from a high ankle sprain, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 9:35 AM CT |
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| J.D. Drew missed his second-straight game on Friday due to a sore back, but he could return today, according to the Providence Journal. He said, "It’s a little stiff, but not too bad. I’m probably a day away just to be on the safe side. Considering how I was the other day, I’m much better."
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 9:28 AM CT |
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| Julio Lugo sustained a left quad injury while beating out a base hit during Friday night action, according to the Providence Journal. Manager Terry Francona said, "I think he did it pretty good. We’ll get him looked at today but I think there’s a chance that he just didn’t strain this."
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Saturday 7/12, 9:25 AM CT |
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| David Ortiz is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Pawtuckett on Thursday as he continues to recover from his wrist injury, according to the Providence Journal. Ortiz said, "I’m going to need eight to 10 games. You’ve got to remember, I haven’t played in about five weeks."
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| Juan Cruz, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 9:05 AM CT |
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| Juan Cruz, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, played catch on Friday, according to the Arizona Republic. |
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| Chris Snyder, C, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 9:02 AM CT |
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| Chris Snyder took batting practice Friday for the first time since going on the DL due to a testicular fracture, according to the Arizona Republic. He also caught a bullpen session Thursday. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Saturday 7/12, 8:58 AM CT |
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| On his weekly radio segment Friday with KGME-AM 910, Eric Byrnes said he tore two-thirds of his hamstring off the bone, describing it as a "98 percent tear," as reported by the Arizona Republic. |
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| Francisco Liriano has pitched well in three-consecutive starts with Triple-A Rochester, and manager Ron Gardenhire has taken notice, according to the Star Tribune. Gardenhire said, "Those are starting to get to be the numbers you are hoping for. When you haven't pitched in a long time it comes down to consistency and stretching out and he's doing it. He's done exactly what he's supposed to do."
He is 7-0 in his past eight starts and has a scoreless streak of 21.1 innings, and his fastball is topping out at 95.
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| Orlando Hernandez may have at least two more starts in the minors before being brought back to New York, according to the NY Daily News. He has reverted to his high leg kick, and his fastball was regularly hitting 83-84 mph and topped out at 86 mph last night against Dunedin. |
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| Luis Munoz, P, Seattle Mariners | Saturday 7/12, 8:40 AM CT |
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| Luis Munoz has been optioned back to Double-A Altoona, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Franquelis Osoria was activated from the DL as the adjoining move. |
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| Franquelis Osoria has recovered from bursitis in his right ankle and has been activated from the DL, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Luis Munoz was optioned back to Double-A Altoona to make room on the roster. |
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| Chone Figgins' father has suffered a stroke and the Angels' star will head home Saturday to attend to his family, according to the OC Register. |
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| Brian Fuentes is said to be a top target of the first place Rays, but he stated that he would like to play with the Yankees, according to the NY Post. Fuentes commented, "I've never played in Yankee Stadium. I have no preference, but putting on the pinstripes would be something special by itself."
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