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| Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has denied trade rumors regarding Braves first baseman Mark Teixeira, the Boston Globe reports. ESPN had reported that the Red Sox and Braves were discussing a swap of Teixeira for Kevin Youkilis and Craig Hansen. |
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| Justin Morneau won the All-Star Home Run Derby by out-slugging Josh Hamilton in the final round. The Twins first baseman hit five long balls in the last frame, and Hamilton countered with only three. Morneau smacked eight and nine homers in the first two rounds. |
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| It looks like Eric Hurley's left hamstring feels pretty good. He tossed 7.1 shutout innings for Double-A Frisco on Monday. Hurley allowed four hits, walked one, struck out two, and picked up a win. |
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| Hank Blalock started at first base and went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI for Double-A Frisco on Monday. He is rehabbing a torn left hamstring and is due to play three games for Frisco. |
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| Bobby Jenks, P, Chicago White Sox | Monday 7/14, 9:31 PM CT |
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| Bobby Jenks worked one inning for High-A Winston-Salem on Monday night. He allowed three hits and one run, walked none, and struck out none. Jenks is on the DL due to soreness in his left shoulder/back. He will throw again on Wednesday for Double-A Birmingham. |
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| Rocco Baldelli is headed to Double-A Montgomery to continue his minor league rehab assignment, the Tampa Tribune confirms. The outfielder played the last two days for High-A Vero Beach. Prior to that, Baldelli missed some time due to a sore right groin. |
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| Josh Hamilton hit a record 28 long balls in the first round of Monday's Home Run Derby. The previous record holder was Bobby Abreu, who hit 24 in one round in 2005. |
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| Roy Halladay expressed some mild displeasure with the Blue Jays on Monday, saying he's tired of not competing for the postseason. "It's hard to keep doing the same things each year and it's hard to not see a progression," Halladay tells the Canadien Press. "We sit down every spring training and we talk about the same things and it's almost like a little bit of 'Groundhog Day.' That definitely gets frustrating, you want to talk about why we're succeeding, what we've done to help us get to the point of where we're at, and we just haven't done that." The ace adds that he's like to eventually play for a team that can win the World Series. |
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| Matt Joyce, LF, Detroit Tigers | Monday 7/14, 8:26 PM CT |
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| Matt Joyce was named the AL Player of the Week on Monday, TSN.ca reports. The 23-year-old outfielder was 9-for-22 with four homers, four doubles, and six RBI over the period. |
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| Justin Duchscherer is feeling much better after dealing with a throat infection, and he is slated to pitch the sixth inning in Tuesday's All-Star game, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. |
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| Takashi Saito received an MRI on Monday, but club officials won't discuss the results until Tuesday, MLB.com reports. The closer has experienced discomfort in his right elbow. The Dodgers are worried that he may need season-ending surgery. |
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| Red Sox manager Terry Francona confirms that David Ortiz is tentatively scheduled to rejoin the club on July 25, MLB.com reports. The slugger will begin a rehab stint on Thursday. He has been out since May 31 due to an injured left wrist. |
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| Jordan Zimmerman held Bowie to three hits and one run over seven innings on Monday. The 22-year-old right-hander also struck out nine. Zimmerman is 4-2 with a 3.45 ERA and 1.21 WHIP over 13 starts for Double-A Harrisburg. He opened the season at High-A Potomac. |
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| Chris Tillman didn't pick up a win, but he tossed five shutout innings against Harrisburg on Monday. The 20-year-old right-hander is 7-3 with a 2.94 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, and 91 strikeouts over 88.2 innings at Double-A Bowie this season. |
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| Ryan Zimmerman could be back with the Nationals as soon as Friday, according to the Washington Times. The third baseman will play at High-A Potomac on Monday and Tuesday and then move to Triple-A Columbus. If all goes well, he'll be back in the majors by this weekend. Zimmerman hasn't played since May 25 due to a labral tear in his left shoulder. |
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| The Cubs have recently inquired about the availability of Khalil Greene, the San Diego Union-Tribune notes. The report says that Greene will stick with the Padres because his trade value has fallen too low. |
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| Josh Bard, C, San Diego Padres | Monday 7/14, 3:29 PM CT |
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| Josh Bard played for Single-A Lake Elsinore against Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday as he he continues to recover from a high ankle sprain, according to the North County Times. The plan is for Bard to start as Elsinore's DH on Monday before taking Tuesday off. Bard is also scheduled to catch five innings Wednesday.
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| Tadahito Iguchi, who is recovering from a separated right shoulder, will hit off a tee on Wednesday, according to the North County Times. |
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| Johnny Damon had his first hitting off a tee session pushed back at least a few days due to soreness in his ailing left shoulder, according to the AP. He said, "Had a little tough time sleeping last night. Today it felt a little sore. We’re just going to hold back the swinging at least two more days. Hopefully it won’t be too long of a time."
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| Francisco Rodriguez said he would like to test the free agent market following this season, according to the LA Times. He said he would not rule out re-signing with the Angels but would no longer consider an extension before soliciting offers from other teams. He added, "I'm going to go out there and explore the market. They had six years. They didn't get anything done with me. If I wait six years, why not wait another two and a half months?"
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| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 3:08 PM CT |
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| Barry Bonds' agent (Jeff Borris) stated that there’s little chance his client will play this year, according to the AP. Bonds also noted that his prospects look bleak.
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| Dane Sardinha has cleared waivers, and the Tigers outrighted him to Triple-A Toledo, according to the Detroit Free Press. |
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| Wily Mo Pena, LF, Washington Nationals | Monday 7/14, 2:17 PM CT |
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| Wily Mo Pena will undergo surgery on his ailing left shoulder, according to the AP. Pena has a small tear in his left rotator cuff and fraying of the labrum in his left shoulder.
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| Mike Pelfrey has been named the NL Player of the Week, according to the NY Daily News. Pelfrey earned the honor by hurling 15 scoreless innings in wins over the Giants and Rockies. |
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| Jason Schmidt struggled in his rehab outing with Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday, as he allowed four earned runs on five hits over a mere two innings, according to the LA Daily News. |
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| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Monday 7/14, 1:36 PM CT |
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| Ryan Braun is ready to compete in the HR Derby and isn't concerned with the event messing up his swing, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. He said, "For me, personally, that's not a concern. I don't feel like I have to change my swing drastically to hit in the Derby. So, I'm not concerned about that."
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| Jeff Weaver, P, Cleveland Indians | Monday 7/14, 1:26 PM CT |
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| Jeff Weaver made his debut with Triple-A Buffalo, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. He surrendered three runs on five hits with one walk over three innings in a 9-3 loss to Lousville. |
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| Kevin Youkilis was forced out of Sunday's game against the Orioles in the fifth inning due to a left triceps contusion, but X-rays were negative and he is expected to be fine, according to the Boston Herald. |
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| Julio Lugo, SS, Boston Red Sox | Monday 7/14, 12:58 PM CT |
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| Julio Lugo, who could miss 4-6 weeks due to his strained left quad, is expected to begin rehabbing after the break, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| Jonathan Papelbon recorded the 100th save of his career on Sunday, in a close 2-1 win over the Orioles, according to the Boston Globe. He remarked, "One hundred down, I guess three or four hundred left to go."
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| Troy Tulowitzki will have the stitches removed from his right hand Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Kip Wells, P, Kansas City Royals | Monday 7/14, 12:41 PM CT |
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| The plan is to have Kip Wells make a final rehab start for Double-A Tulsa on Wednesday, then join the Rockies' rotation, likely a week from now against the Dodgers, according to the Rocky Mountain News. Skipper Clint Hurdle said, "We need to revisit him and we are prepared to revisit him in the starting rotation."
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| Jeff Francis, who is on the DL due to left shoulder inflammation, was reportedly in good shape following his 45-pitch bullpen session on Saturday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Monday 7/14, 12:31 PM CT |
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| Todd Helton, who is recovering from lower back inflammation, will be working out with the Rockies when they return from the All-Star break, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Aaron Harang's strained right forearm was examined by Dr. Tim Kremchek Sunday in Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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| Jared Burton is nursing an injured lateral muscle, and the Reds are hoping the three-day All-Star break will be enough to calm it down, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager Dusty Baker said, "We'll have him throw Thursday. If he's not better, we'll disable him and get help from Louisville."
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| Luis Castillo is in the first season of a four-year, $25 million deal with the Mets, but the team is not concerned about getting him back, according to the NY Daily News. When asked if Castillo will be returning from the DL when eligible Friday following the All-Star break, a Mets' official said, "What for?" Manager Jerry Manuel added that the club is performing very well at second base right now. |
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| Chris Snyder, C, Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday 7/14, 11:28 AM CT |
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| Chris Snyder is slated to participate in a rehab game with Triple-A Tuscon on July 18, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday 7/14, 11:25 AM CT |
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| Justin Upton, who is nursing a strained oblique, said he is unsure if he will be ready to return to action when the team resumes play on Friday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "At this point, we're still working on it. We'll see what four days can do and evaluate then." |
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| The White Sox team website reports that left-hander Mark Buehrle will pitch first after the All Star break versus Kansas City followed by Gavin Floyd and left-hander John Danks.
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Monday 7/14, 11:19 AM CT |
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| Cliff Lee has been given the honor of starting the All-Star Game for the American League, according to the AP. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Monday 7/14, 11:15 AM CT |
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| Al Reyes is expected to be activated from the DL on Friday, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Manager Joe Maddon said there was a good chance he will be ready, following his bout with right shoulder tendinitis. |
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| After the Orioles return from the All-Star break Thursday, it looks like Radhames Liz will be moved to the bullpen, this according to Fox Sports. The rotation beginning Thursday will be Garrett Olson, Jeremy Guthrie, Daniel Cabrera and Brian Burres. Liz, who started strong after being called up from Triple-A, has been ineffective in his recent outing. The coaching staff is expected to use him in middle relief in place of the injured Matt Albers. |
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| Reid Brignac has been optioned back to Triple-A Durham, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Al Reyes is expected to be activated from the DL following the All-Star break. |
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| J.J. Putz, P, Seattle Mariners | Monday 7/14, 11:03 AM CT |
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| J.J. Putz, who is recovering from a hyperextended right elbow, threw a 30-pitch simulated game on Sunday, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. He is expected to make an injury rehab appearance Tuesday in Peoria, and then head to the Northwest for another rehab appearance with Triple-A Tacoma. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Monday 7/14, 10:59 AM CT |
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| Erik Bedard, who is on the DL due to left shoulder stiffness, is "50-50" to make his next scheduled start on July 22, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. |
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| R.J. Swindle, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:53 AM CT |
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| R.J. Swindle has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The team recalled Joe Bisenius as the adjoining move. |
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| Joe Bisenius, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:49 AM CT |
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| Joe Bisenius has been recalled from Lehigh Valley, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies optioned R.J. Swindle as the corresponding move. |
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| The Dodgers Hiroki Kuroda will pitch the first game after the All Star break and Derek Lowe will not pitch in the three game series in Colorado, according to the team website.
Kuroda will open the three-game series in Arizona on Friday, followed by Chad Billingsley. Derek Lowe will pitch on Sunday allowing him to miss the series in Colorado. Kuroda and Billingsley will be pitching on five days' rest and Lowe on 10 days' rest.
Lowe is 1-4 with a 7.43 ERA at Coors Field. He is 0-3 with a 10.95 ERA in his last three starts. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:06 AM CT |
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| Brett Myers is expected to get called up from Double-A Reading to start in the Phillies' rotation on July 23 against the Mets, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Pitching coach Rick Dubee said, "He's gaining on it. His fastball command is getting better. I think Brett needed to get out of the environment."
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| Hanley Ramirez missed Sunday's game due to a sore right shoulder but is expected to be able to start the All-Star Game Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| John Bale, P, Kansas City Royals | Monday 7/14, 9:55 AM CT |
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| John Bale, who is recovering from left shoulder tightness, is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Tuesday, according to the KC Star. He will work at Double-A Northwest Arkansas. |
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| John Grabow, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 7/14, 9:48 AM CT |
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| John Grabow was shut down by the club Wednesday to attend to arm fatigue, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Monday 7/14, 9:44 AM CT |
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| Jose Reyes is the first player in Major League history to record 10 home runs, 20 doubles, 10 triples, and 30 stolen bases before the All-Star break. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Monday 7/14, 9:39 AM CT |
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| Brian Giles has been nursing a hamstring ailment, but the team believes he will be healthy and set to return immediately following the All-Star break, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune. Giles said, "There has been noticeable improvement. Getting off it for a couple of days was the right decision." |
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| Mike Hampton, who is recovering from a strained left pectoral, is set for one more rehab start, according to MLB.com. Hampton experienced no issues and provided a positive impression while allowing two earned runs and six hits in five innings for Double-A Mississippi on Thursday night. Braves' skipper Bobby Cox said the battle-scarred 35-year-old hurler will pitch again on Wednesday and then likely join the Atlanta starting rotation.
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| Yoslan Herrera will get another chance to pitch in the Pirates' banged up rotation, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. GM Neal Huntington said the rotation following the All-Star break will likely be: Paul Maholm, Ian Snell, Herrera, Zach Duke and "probably" John Van Benschoten getting recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.
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| Romulo Sanchez has been optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The team said there will be no corresponding move until after the break. |
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| Tim Redding, P, Washington Nationals | Monday 7/14, 9:14 AM CT |
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| The Nationals plan to reshuffle their pitching staff after the All Star break, manager Manny Acta told the team website on Saturday.
The Nationals skipper said that Tim Redding , John Lannan, Odalis Perez, Jason Bergmann and Collin Balester would be the starting five out of the break. |
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| Ryan Theriot is riding a career-high 10-game hitting streak, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He has also reached base in 41 of his last 44 contests, and Manager Lou Piniella said, "He's a scrappy kid with a lot of heart, power, speed. He wants to do well, and he's got some nice tools."
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| Alfonso Soriano is expected to return to the Cubs' lineup either July 25 or 26 during a weekend series against the Marlins, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He is expected to take batting practice Friday in Houston, and will go on at least a short rehab assignment when he is ready to play. |
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| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Monday 7/14, 8:37 AM CT |
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| Kerry Wood noted that the All-Star break should give him enough time for his finger blister to heal, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. He plans to do some throwing to keep his shoulder loose but won't grip a ball with the affected finger.
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| Alexi Casilla still has a sore finger on his left hand, according to the Star Tribune. |
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| Glen Perkins is slated to start Friday against the Rangers, as he is working on six days' rest, according to the Star Tribune. |
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| The Twins have contacted the Mariners to inquire about third baseman Adrian Beltre, according to the Star Tribune. The Twins are looking to boost their offensive production against left-handed hurlers. It is unclear how far the discussions got. |
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| Todd Wellemeyer noted that he is starting to get his feel back following a bout with elbow irritation, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He compared his mechanics to a golfer's swing and said, "Right now I’m trying to hit it 350 yards and I’m forcing it. I need that nice easy swing, get everything going easy first and then I turn it up a notch." |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Monday 7/14, 7:58 AM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel's left ankle is fine, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He injured the ankle on Saturday night, but by Sunday he felt to ready to play. |
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| Humberto Quintero, who would be eligible to come off the 15-day DL on Friday, will be examined that day to see if he has overcome the effects of the concussion he suffered back on May 1 when he was hit in the head by the Dodgers' Luis Maza's backswing, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| The A's are optimistic that Bobby Crosby will be ready to be activated from the DL following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. He is recovering from a strained left hamstring. |
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| The A's are hopeful that Ryan Sweeney will be ready to return to action immediately following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. He has been nursing a dislocated left pinkie finger. |
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| Randy Winn, RF, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:15 AM CT |
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| Randy Winn got a second day off due to his bruised knee, but the club expects him to be fine to return to the lineup on Friday after the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| John Bowker, 1B, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:10 AM CT |
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| John Bowker leads the Giants with nine home runs and he is the first rookie to lead the team in that department at the All-Star break since Dave Kingman, who had 21 back in 1972, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:05 AM CT |
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| Matt Cain will pitch on Friday in the first game following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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