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| Ryan Dempster had a good night in his inning of work at the All-Star Game. In his single inning of work, he faced Ian Kinsler, Dioner Navarro and J.D. Drew, and struck out all three of them in the bottom of the ninth inning. |
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| Fans in New York threatened the pregnant wife of Red Sox pitcher Jonathan Papelbon as the two were riding in open cars during the All-Star Game's red carpet parade, according to RedSox.com "I feel like I needed to be in a bullet-proof car. My wife is pregnant and she's getting her life threatened. It's stupid," said Papelbon. |
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| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/15, 11:01 PM CT |
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| The New York Yankees may consider pursuing Barry Bonds in light of the news that Hideki Matsui. may undergo season-ending knee surgery, according to the Associated Press. "I would caution everybody to not misunderstand that since I'm not saying no to it, that that means, 'Oh, my gosh, that that might be happening down the line,'" said Yankees GM Brian Cashman. |
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| Hanley Ramirez had mixed results for the National League in the All-Star Game. He struck out in his first at-bat and made a throwing error from shortstop, but he also collected two hits and scored a run. |
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| Edinson Volquez was hit hard in his All-Star Game debut, allowing a double to Justin Morneau and a home run to J.D. Drew in his one inning of work. He also struck out two batters. |
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/15, 10:06 PM CT |
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| Dan Haren threw two scoreless innings for the National League in the All-Star Game, giving up two hits, walking one, and not allowing any runs. |
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| Ervin Santana threw one inning for the American League All-Stars, and while he struck out two players, he also allowed a home run Colorado Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday. |
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| Carlos Zambrano threw two scoreless innings for the National League, striking out one and allowing only one hit. |
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| Roy Halladay threw one inning for the American League, and retired Lance Berkman, Albert Pujols and Chipper Jones, the three leading hitters in baseball. He had a little help, as Pujols hit a ball off the right-field wall but was subsequently thrown out at second by Ichiro Suzuki. |
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| Joe Saunders went one inning for the American League without allowing a run. He only allowed one hit, to Florida's Hanley Ramirez. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/15, 8:57 PM CT |
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| Ben Sheets went two innings, striking out three batters and walking two in his two innings of work for the National League in the All-Star Game. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Tuesday 7/15, 8:24 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee threw two scoreless inning for the American League after starting the All-Star Game. He struck out three batters, including the first two he faced, and gave up just one hit, to Chipper Jones. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/15, 7:29 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier story, it has been confirmed that Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum will miss tonight's All-Star Game because he is suffering from flu-like symptoms, according to the Associated Press. |
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| Dustin McGowan will not have to undergo surgery on his right shoulder after an MRI revealed that there was no new damage to his arm, according to BlueJays.com. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 7/15, 6:57 PM CT |
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| The St. Louis Cardinals and hurler Kyle Lohse have yet to engage in contract talks, his agent, Scott Boras, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Obviously, it would be something we'd welcome looking into in the future. But I don't sign those appointment checks. They have to kind of approach me. My door is open," Boras said. |
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| Ben Sheets, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/15, 6:16 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee Brewers ace Ben Sheets, the starter for the National League in tonight's game, is scheduled to throw two innings in tonight's game, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Hideki Matsui may undergo season-ending surgery on his right knee, which has kept him off the field since June 22, according to Yankees.com. |
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| Brad Lidge, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/15, 6:08 PM CT |
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| Brad Lidge will pitch the ninth inning for the National League All-Stars, according to the Denver Post. |
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| Sergio Mitre underwent Tommy John surgery today, ending the season for the 27-year-old hurler, according to FloridaMarlins.com. |
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| Juan Rivera, LF, Los Angeles Angels | Tuesday 7/15, 5:16 PM CT |
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| Juan Rivera will not be going anywhere, as the Angels have decided to keep him, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. |
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| Milton Bradley may not be available in a trade because team president Nolan Ryan does not want to concede the season, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. |
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| Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/15, 4:24 PM CT |
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| San Francisco Giants All-Star Tim Lincecum was taken to a New York hospital after complaining of feeling poorly, and was said to be dehydrated and suffering from flu-like symptoms, according to Jon Heyman of SI.com. |
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| David Murphy is hitting well so far in July, as he holds a .324 average (12-for-37) with three homers and eight RBI over nine games. |
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| Edwin Encarnacion is quietly on a hot streak, as he is hitting .533 (8-for-15) over his last four games, wit three doubles, two homers, and three RBI. |
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| The Denver Post indicates that Troy Tulowitzki will require a rehab stint before rejoining the team. He had 16 stitches removed from his palm on Monday.
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| Eric Milton, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 7/15, 3:20 PM CT |
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| Eric Milton threw 25 pitches in his first bullpen session on Monday, according to the AP. The left-hander had elbow ligament replacement surgery in June 2007.
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| Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/15, 2:12 PM CT |
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| Barry Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris, commented that his client could get into game shape quickly if signed by a team, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Borris said, "Barry is in shape right now. He's not in game shape, so he'd have to have the chance to hit off live pitching. But he's told me that he would be ready in a very short period of time. He thinks he can be ready 10 days, two weeks."
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| Hideki Matsui didn't hit Tuesday after experiencing more discomfort in his sore left knee, according to the AP. The Yankees had hoped he might be ready to return from the DL when eligible on Friday. Matsui said, "Perhaps you can say so, it’s a short-term setback. I’m going to hit tomorrow, that’s the plan anyway."
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| Johnny Damon is eligible to be activated from the DL Sunday, but he continues to suffer from soreness in his ailing left shoulder, and won’t likely start hitting off a tee until at least late this week, according to the AP. |
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| Al Reyes, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 7/15, 1:36 PM CT |
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| Prosecutors have dropped the criminal charges against Al Reyes, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Back in April, Tampa police accused Reyes of committing an affray after an incident at a South Tampa bar. Police said Reyes, who was celebrating his 38th birthday, became intoxicated and disruptive at 2:30 a.m. at the Hyde Park Cafe. Police accused him of picking a fight and spitting blood at patrons of the club. Reyes issued an apology following the incident.
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 7/15, 1:00 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede could remain with the Sox beyond this season, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Crede was asked if he sees himself wearing a Chicago uniform next April and he responded, "Yeah, I think so. It's definitely a good possibility. It depends on how things end up this year, how guys develop below you or if there are trades. There are numerous things that could happen."
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/15, 12:23 PM CT |
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| Chase Utley apologized for cursing the New York fans during the HR Derby Monday at Yankee Stadium, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. After the Phillies' second baseman heard boos from the crowd when he was introduced, Utley was heard responding, "Boo? (Bleep) you." A clip of the remark was posted on the Internet within an hour of when it was uttered. Utley said, "It was a poor choice of words. I didn't mean anything by it. I was kind of joking around with my buddy over there, so I do want to apologize."
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| Albert Pujols will play as a DH for the National League in tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He will bat fourth in the lineup and said, "I thank Clint Hurdle for putting me in there. There are a lot of All-Stars he could hit fourth and he picked me. Hitting cleanup isn't going to bother me. I hit third, but it doesn't matter. I could hit eighth and I'd be pretty excited." |
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| Brandon Webb, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/15, 11:56 AM CT |
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| Brandon Webb officially ruled himself out for tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, according to the Arizona Republic. He said, "I've probably got a zero percent chance of throwing. A little bit disappointing, but, obviously, I'm still here, and I'm excited just to be here and be a part of it." |
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| Fausto Carmona was solid in his first rehab outing with Single-A Asheville on Monday, according to the Akron Beacon Journal. He allowed just one hit over four innings. |
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| Eddie Bonine was injured in Monday's start with Double-A Erie, according to the Detroit Free Press. He left in the fourth inning when he was hit by a line drive on the left shin. He said, "It swelled up a bit and kind of tightened up. I don't think it's going to be anything that is going to linger."
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| Kevin Youkilis' left triceps contusion is not expected to prevent him from starting tonight's All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium, according to the Boston Herald.
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| Alex Escobar, OF, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 7/15, 9:00 AM CT |
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| Triple-A Columbus outfielder Alex Escobar has been released, according to the Washington Post. |
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| Magglio Ordonez, who is recovering from a pulled right oblique, went 1-for-4 in Monday's rehab game with Single-A, according to MLive.com. |
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| Ryan Zimmerman, who is recovering from a small labral tear in left shoulder, fared well in his first rehab game Monday at Single-A Potomac as he went 2-for-5, according to MLB.com. He started at the DH spot, and both of his hits went for doubles. |
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| Jason Varitek said the irritation in his right eye has cleared up considerably, according to the Boston Globe. His eye was nearly swollen shut Sunday but reportedly looked normal Monday. |
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| Scott Kazmir believes the Rays will get back on track following the All-Star break, according to the Boston Globe. He said, "We still have our guys feeling like they kind of have that chip on their shoulder." |
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 7/15, 7:44 AM CT |
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| David Ortiz looked strong while he took three rounds of batting practice with the AL All-Stars Monday, according to the Boston Globe. He hit several balls out, some of which landed in the upper deck. |
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| The Mets may pass on any deals prior to the trade deadline, and will reportedly promote and improve from within the organization, according to the NY Post. They are considering Fernando Martinez an option for the outfield, and they like either Bobby Parnell or Eddie Kunz as an upgrade for the bullpen. |
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| There are reportedly (at least) nine teams interested in free agent hurler Freddy Garcia, according to the NY Post. The teams interested are the Mets, Yankees, Astros, Rangers, Royals, Phillies, Red Sox, Tigers, and White Sox. |
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| Joe Blanton, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/15, 7:15 AM CT |
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| Manager Bob Geren has set the rotation following the All-Star break, according to the SF Chronicle. Joe Blanton will start the first game when play resumes, followed by Greg Smith, Justin Duchscherer, Sean Gallagher, and Dana Eveland. |
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