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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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| 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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| 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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| Hanley Ramirez left Saturday night's game against the Dodgers with what is being reported as a arm injury. |
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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 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| Randy Flores, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/12, 7:43 AM CT |
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| Randy Flores, who is recovering from left ankle peroneal tendinitis, needs more work and will remain with Triple-A Memphis until after the All-Star break, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Manager Tony LaRussa said, "He needs to get work. He was not pitching great when he left. He could use the work."
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| Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis Cardinals | Saturday 7/12, 7:38 AM CT |
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| Colby Rasmus met with a team doctor in St. Louis after lingering soreness in his groin, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The team ruled out a sports hernia. |
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