|
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Josh Bard, C, San Diego Padres | Monday 7/14, 3:29 PM CT |
|
| 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.
|
|
|
|
| Tadahito Iguchi, who is recovering from a separated right shoulder, will hit off a tee on Wednesday, according to the North County Times. |
|
| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 3:08 PM CT |
|
| 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.
|
|
| Wily Mo Pena, LF, Washington Nationals | Monday 7/14, 2:17 PM CT |
|
| 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.
|
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Ryan Braun, LF, Milwaukee Brewers | Monday 7/14, 1:36 PM CT |
|
| 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."
|
|
|
|
| Troy Tulowitzki will have the stitches removed from his right hand Monday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Monday 7/14, 12:31 PM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| Aaron Harang's strained right forearm was examined by Dr. Tim Kremchek Sunday in Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
|
|
|
|
| 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."
|
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Chris Snyder, C, Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday 7/14, 11:28 AM CT |
|
| Chris Snyder is slated to participate in a rehab game with Triple-A Tuscon on July 18, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
|
| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Monday 7/14, 11:25 AM CT |
|
| 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." |
|
| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Monday 7/14, 11:15 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
| R.J. Swindle, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:53 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
| Joe Bisenius, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:49 AM CT |
|
| Joe Bisenius has been recalled from Lehigh Valley, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Phillies optioned R.J. Swindle as the corresponding move. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Monday 7/14, 10:06 AM CT |
|
| 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."
|
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| John Grabow, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Monday 7/14, 9:48 AM CT |
|
| John Grabow was shut down by the club Wednesday to attend to arm fatigue, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. |
|
| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Monday 7/14, 9:44 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Monday 7/14, 9:39 AM CT |
|
| 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." |
|
|
|
| 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.
|
|
|
|
| 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.
|
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Tim Redding, P, Washington Nationals | Monday 7/14, 9:14 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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."
|
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Kerry Wood, P, Chicago Cubs | Monday 7/14, 8:37 AM CT |
|
| 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.
|
|
|
|
| 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." |
|
| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Monday 7/14, 7:58 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
|
|
| 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. |
|
| Randy Winn, RF, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:15 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
| John Bowker, 1B, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:10 AM CT |
|
| 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. |
|
| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Monday 7/14, 7:05 AM CT |
|
| Matt Cain will pitch on Friday in the first game following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. |
|
Baseball
| Football | Basketball
| Hockey | Golf
| Auto Racing
| Soccer
