| Stephen Drew, SS, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 8/8, 11:57 PM CT |
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| Stephen Drew had two hits on Friday night, one of them being a solo home run, his 14th blast of the year. |
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| Chipper Jones surprisingly started on Friday night and the Braves are glad he did as he produced two hits, three runs and two RBI. |
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| Martin Prado, making a rare start on Friday night, had three hits and three RBI for the Braves. |
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| B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay Rays | Friday 8/8, 11:50 PM CT |
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| B.J. Upton stole his 35th base and had two hits, an RBI and a run scored for the Rays. |
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| Wladimir Balentien hit his fifth home run of the season on Friday night as he scored a run and knocked in two. |
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| Carlos Silva lost his 13th game of the year for the Mariners after allowing 11 base runners and five runs (four earned), over six innings against the Rays. |
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| James Shields permitted three runners to cross home plate on Friday night against the Mariners as he worked 6.2 innings in his 10th victory of the year. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Friday 8/8, 11:44 PM CT |
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| Brian Giles celebrated turning down the ability to go to the Red Sox by hitting this seventh home run of the season for the Padres. |
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| Garrett Atkins had three hits and knocked in three RBI for the Rockies on Friday. |
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| Brian Fuentes earned save number 21 on Friday with a clean ninth inning against the Padres. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Friday 8/8, 11:36 PM CT |
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| Jake Peavy allowed three runs over six innings to the Rockies, but the Padres failed to give him enough support as Peavy lost his eighth game of the season. |
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| Carlos Gomez stole his 22nd and 23rd bases on Friday night for the Twins while Denard Span had two hits and stole his seventh base. |
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| Mike Aviles, SS, Kansas City Royals | Friday 8/8, 11:14 PM CT |
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| Mike Aviles had four more hits on Friday night to boost his average to .341 on the season. |
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| Kyle Davies, P, Kansas City Royals | Friday 8/8, 11:12 PM CT |
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| Kyle Davies walked five batters and gave up three hits leading to three runs over just 2.1 innings in his third loss of the season. |
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| Kevin Slowey defeated the Royals on Friday night as he allowed one run and seven hits over 5.2 innings for the Twins. Slowey struck out two on the night and didn't walk a batter. |
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| Steve Pearce had two hits on Friday night including the game winning double in the 12th inning for the Pirates. |
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| Shane Victorino had two hits on Friday night and he also stole his 27th base of the season for the Phillies. |
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| Paul Maholm, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday 8/8, 10:57 PM CT |
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| Paul Maholm matched Joe Blanton on Friday night by pitching seven shutout innings in a no decision against the Phillies. |
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| Joe Blanton, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 8/8, 10:53 PM CT |
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| Joe Blanton permitted only one hit, a single, as he held the Pirates scoreless for seven marvelous innings on Friday night in a no decision in a game the Phillies finally lost in extra innings. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Friday 8/8, 10:48 PM CT |
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| Carlos Lee had another big night on Friday as he not only picked up his 28th home run of the season but he also recorded three other hits including his 27th double of the year. |
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| Randy Wolf, P, Houston Astros | Friday 8/8, 10:45 PM CT |
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| Randy Wolf wasn't at his best on Friday night but he still held the Reds to four runs in six innings as the Astros game back to win the game in extra innings. |
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| Francisco Cordero suffered a meltdown on Friday night as he allowed the Astros to beat him for four runs as he fell to 4-4 on the season. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Friday 8/8, 10:32 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce had a single in the first inning on Friday night to extend his current hitting streak to 12 games for the Reds. |
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| Lastings Milledge had two hits on Friday night and he also managed to steal his 15th base of the year for the Nationals. |
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| Mike Cameron hit his 18th home run of the season on Friday as he also knocked in his 48th run for the Brewers. |
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| CC Sabathia, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Friday 8/8, 10:24 PM CT |
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| CC Sabathia continued his domination on Friday night as he held the Nationals scoreless in a complete game shutout to improve to 6-0 as a Brewer. |
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| Little Dustin Pedroia hit his 10th home run of the season on Friday night, a 3-run shot off of Octavio Dotel of the White Sox. |
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| Orlando Cabrera scored a run, had two hits and knocked in two runs from the leadoff spot for the White Sox on Friday. |
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| Mark Buehrle threw seven shutout innings before allowing a run without getting an out in the eighth inning against the Red Sox on Friday as he improved to 9-10 on the year. |
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| Jon Lester, P, Boston Red Sox | Friday 8/8, 10:09 PM CT |
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| Jon Lester lost his first game in almost two and a half months as he allowed four runs to the White Sox over seven innings on Friday. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Friday 8/8, 10:03 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla had another night without a hit as he went 0-for-4 to drop his average to .261. |
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| Aaron Heilman picked up his first save of the season on Friday night by hurling two shutout innings against the Marlins. |
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| Ricky Nolasco lasted 6.2 innings on Friday night allowing three runs, including two home runs, to the Mets. The loss was the seventh of the year for Nolasco. |
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| Oliver Perez allowed just two hits in seven shutout innings against the Marlins on Friday night. Perez improved to 8-7 in lowering his ERA to 3.90. |
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| Rod Barajas, C, Toronto Blue Jays | Friday 8/8, 9:51 PM CT |
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| Rod Barajas had two hits, one was his 17th double, and he also scored two runs on Friday night. |
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| Shin-Soo Choo had three hits and two RBI on Friday as fellow outfielder Ben Francisco had two hits and two RBI. |
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| David Purcey pitched better on Friday night allowing three runs in six innings, but he still fell to 1-3 with the loss to the Indians. |
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| Anthony Reyes made the most of his first appearance with the Indians as he limited the Jays to a lone run over 6.1 innings in his first victory of the season. |
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| Marcus Thames hit his 21st home run of the season on Friday night, a 2-run blast off of Dallas Braden. |
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| Kenny Rogers fell to 8-9 on Friday though he didn't pitch horribly given up four runs, three earned, to the A's over seven innings. |
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| Dallas Braden, making just his fourth start of the year, held the Tigers to just two runs over seven innings on Friday night to earn his third victory of the season. |
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| Brad Ziegler picked up his first big league save on Friday night as he extended his scoreless streak to 37 innings to tie the club record of Mike Torrez set in 1976. |
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| Marlon Byrd had two hits on Friday night and is batting .272 on the season for the Rangers. |
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| Kevin Millar went deep twice on Friday night as he knocked in three runs for the Orioles. |
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| Luis Mendoza struggled on Friday night permitting six hits and five runs while recording just nine outs for the Rangers. He fell to 3-5 with the loss. |
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| Jeremy Guthrie allowed just one run in over seven innings on Friday night as he and the Orioles defeated the Rangers 9-1. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Friday 8/8, 9:19 PM CT |
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| John Maine threw on Friday, using all his pitches, and reported no pain in his shoulder, according to MLB.com. |
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| Livan Hernandez will make his first start as a member of the Rockies organization on Sunday, according to MLB.com. Jorge De La Rosa will move to the bullpen to provide Livan a spot in the rotation. |
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| David DeJesus returned to the starting lineup on Friday after being sidelined for five games because of a sore back, according to MLB.com. |
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| Carlos Guillen was forced from the Tigers game on Friday night due to back spasms, according to the Miami Herald. He was replaced in the lineup by Ryan Raburn. |
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| Ryan Sweeney was out of action on Friday due to a sore hand after being hit by a pitch on Thursday, according to MLB.com. "It's fortunate, for how hard he got hit and where he got hit, that he's OK," manager Bob Geren said. "It's good news in a time where we need some." |
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| Jack Cust, LF, Oakland Athletics | Friday 8/8, 8:54 PM CT |
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| Jack Cust was out of the Athletics starting lineup on Saturday due to swelling in his injured right thumb that precluded him from swinging properly, according to MLB.com. |
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| Scott Rolen, 3B, Toronto Blue Jays | Friday 8/8, 8:51 PM CT |
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| Scott Rolen will not be in the lineup on Saturday as the team will give his sore left shoulder a rest, according to MLB.com. "I'll try to give a day game off after a night game," manager Cito Gaston said. |
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| With the return of Aaron Harang on Sunday, Edinson Volquez will have his start pushed back to Tuesday, though he says talk of his being tired is overblown, according to MLB.com. "I feel good," he said. "I threw a good bullpen [session] today, and I feel like I can pitch." |
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| Kevin Youkilis returned to the Red Sox lineup on Friday after sustaining a bruise to his hand on Wednesday when he was hit by a pitch, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Houston Astros are interested in possibly signing Freddy Garcia but they aren't quite ready to offer him a contract, according to MLB.com. |
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| Maicer Izturis, out with a sprained thumb, should be available to play on Friday night and will be in the starting lineup on Saturday, according to the Orange County Register. |
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| Mike Napoli, C, Los Angeles Angels | Friday 8/8, 8:02 PM CT |
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| Mike Napoli was activated from the DL on Friday night and he will be in the starting lineup on Saturday, according to the Orange County Register. |
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday 8/8, 7:59 PM CT |
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| Jack Wilson has tightness in his throwing shoulder and as a result he was scratched from a start on Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Luis Rivas replaced him in the lineup. |
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| Ryan Garko, 1B, Cleveland Indians | Friday 8/8, 7:57 PM CT |
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| Ryan Garko wasn't in the starting lineup on Friday night after not running out a groundout in the Tribes game on Wednesday night, according to MLB.com. "I'm just not playing him today," manager Eric Wedge said. "I'm not sure when I'm going to put him out there. We'll play it day by day." |
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| Victor Martinez, coming back from elbow surgery, worked out in full yet again on Friday by taking BP and throwing, according to MLB.com. |
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| Travis Hafner (shoulder) has started taking soft-toss swings and hopes to progress to taking BP by the end of next week, according to MLB.com. "He was free and easy, not a lot of effort to it," hitting coach Derek Shelton said. "He was very good. I was encouraged." |
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| Michael Cuddyer appears on schedule to return from his strained left finger on Monday, according to Sports Illustrated. |
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| Alexi Casilla received good news on Friday as he learned that would he not need surgery on his injured right thumb, according to Sports Illustrated. |
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| Milton Bradley was out of the Rangers starting lineup once again on Friday due to his injured left quad, but the team is hopeful that he will to the lineup on Sunday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ian Kinsler, hitting just .202 since the All-Star break, was given the night off on Friday, according to MLB.com. "I just thought it was time," manager Ron Washington said. "He's been going at it right from the break, and I just felt he needed a mental break. He looks like he's moving a little slow." |
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| Sean Gallagher, dealing with a sore right shoulder, rejoined his teammates on Friday and plans on making his next start on Thursday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Friday 8/8, 6:59 PM CT |
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| Joe Crede had an epidural injection for his aching back earlier this week to help alleviate the pain, according to the Chicago Tribune. |
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| Huston Street has been claimed by multiple teams, but no deal has been worked out nor will one be, according to ESPN.com. |
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| C.J. Wilson has a bone spur in his elbow but if he can pitch through the discomfort he should be able to put off surgery until the off-season, according to the Dallas Morning News. "I don't think it's a black-or-white situation and that's why we are going to have more discussion," assistant GM Thad Levine said. "Both doctors felt with an injection and rehab, he could pitch again this season. |
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| Joel Zumaya will not throw in back-to-back games, according to MLB.com. "I'm going to watch him, watch him real close," Leyland said. "I'll be careful with him." |
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| Aaron Harang will return to the Reds starting rotation on Sunday as he will make his first start since going on the DL with forearm issues on July 13th, according to MLB.com. |
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| Tim Hudson, P, Atlanta Braves | Friday 8/8, 6:26 PM CT |
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| Tim Hudson underwent Tommy John surgery and hopes to return to the hill by August of next season, according to MLB.com. |
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| J.A. Happ, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 8/8, 6:23 PM CT |
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| J.A. Happ was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday to make room on the squad for newly acquired Scott Eyre, according to the Associated Press. |
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| The Cardinals bullpen suffered another beat down on Friday as Ryan Franklin picked up his fifth loss after allowing a run to the Cubs in the 11th inning without recording an out. |
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| Tom Gordon, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Friday 8/8, 5:47 PM CT |
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| Tom Gordon may need to have Tommy John surgery on his elbow which could effectively end his career, according to MLB.com. "Right now we aren't optimistic that he will [pitch this season]," head athletic trainer Scott Sheridan said. |
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| Adam LaRoche, eligible to return from the DL on Tuesday from a ribcage strain, hopes to take some swings in the batting cage on Friday, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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| Phil Dumatrait had surgery to repair damage to his rotator cuff and will miss the rest of the season, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Friday 8/8, 5:04 PM CT |
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| Ted Lilly pitched 7.1 strong innings against the Cardinals on Friday permitting two runs on the afternoon. |
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| Braden Looper held the Cubs to just two runs on Friday as he went seven strong innings allowing just one walk and six hits. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Friday 8/8, 4:59 PM CT |
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| Troy Glaus went 0-for-5 on Friday and is now 0-for-29 against the Cubs this season. |
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| Jim Edmonds went deep twice on Friday for the Cubs in their 11 inning victory over the Cardinals, 3-2. |
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| Joba Chamberlain (shoulder) plans to begin throwing next week and hopes to return to the Yankees rotation by the end of the month, according to the Star Tribune. "I'll probably throw the beginning of next week," Chamberlain said. "Everything feels fine now." |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Friday 8/8, 4:09 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel,out of the starting lineup for almost two weeks since straining his abdomen, will likely return to the starting lineup on Saturday after going through a full workout on Friday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Craig Counsell will start at third base Friday against Nationals' righty Collin Balester, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Russell Branyan will ride the pine. |
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| Paul Lo Duca has inked a minor league deal with the Marlins, according to the Miami Herald. He is expected to report to Triple A Albuquerque. He said, "I'm happy to be back with the Marlins again. I want to be part of the postseason push. I haven't caught in three weeks so I'm going to go to Albuquerque where they are going to give me a little time catching. I just want a chance to contribute, hopefully to help the Marlins get to the playoffs."
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| Doug Slaten, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 8/8, 1:41 PM CT |
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| Doug Slaten, who is recovering from a strained right knee, is scheduled to make one more rehab appearance at Triple-A Tucson on Saturday after giving up one run on three hits (including a homer) in 2/3 of an inning in relief Wednesday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He said, "I know why I didn’t get good results, the first time out it was control. The second time, I made a few bad pitches."
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| Justin Upton, RF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Friday 8/8, 1:12 PM CT |
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| Justin Upton, who is recovering from a left oblique strain, reported no pain during a batting practice session Thursday, according to the East Valley Tribune. He hit several balls into the seats at Chase Field, and marked the first time he has hit outside since sustaining his injury July 9. Manager Bob Melvin said, "After the first few swings, it looked like his normal swing. He was driving some balls out of the park."
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| Manager Bobby Cox suggested that Chipper Jones might be limited to pinch-hitting duty when he initially returns from the DL Friday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Cox said, "We'll see what happens. He might not be able to play right away. He might have to pinch-hit him for a few games." He was recovering from a left hamstring strain.
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| Brian Stokes is slated to make a spot start in the Mets' rotation Saturday against the Marlins, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Rocky Cherry has been recalled from Triple-A Norfolk, according to the Baltimore Sun. He will fill the roster spot for Chad Bradford, who was dealt to the Rays. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Friday 8/8, 12:49 PM CT |
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| Brian Giles will exercise his no-trade clause to block a waiver deal to the Red Sox, according to ESPN. |
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| Matt Capps, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Friday 8/8, 12:10 PM CT |
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| Matt Capps, who is recovering from bursitis in his right shoulder, has completed his workouts in the Gulf Coast League, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He will make his next rehab appearance Tuesday for either Triple-A Indianapolis or Double-A Altoona. |
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| Franquelis Osoria has cleared waivers and has been assigned to Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. |
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| Troy Percival owners would be wise to reserve Grant Balfour . The veteran Percival is beginning to struggle with his command and his ground ball to fly ball rate is a concern. Balfour has been lights-out since joining the bullpen. |
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| Scott Linebrink isn't close to throwing a bullpen session, this according to the Chicago Tribune. The report noted that the White Sox set up man isn't expected to be available until late August at the earliest. |
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Friday 8/8, 11:28 AM CT |
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| Joe Crede is still yet to play a rehab game with Triple-A Charlotte since being scratched from last Saturday's game due to back stiffness, according to the Chicago Sun-Times. Manager Ozzie Guillen said, "It's weird. He disappears. Last year, we don't know anything for five months. Last time I see trainer Herm Schneider, he said he hadn't heard anything from anyone yet."
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| Andy Pettitte will make his next scheduled start despite numerous reports that the 36-year-old veteran is dealing with a tired arm, according to the AP. He is slated to start Sunday against the Angels. Pettitte said, "No one has ever discussed missing a start with me. I am pitching. I have not discussed missing a start with anybody."
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| The Tacoma News Tribune reports that Ryan Rowland-Smith has been slated to start Saturday against the Rays. |
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| Erik Bedard, P, Seattle Mariners | Friday 8/8, 10:53 AM CT |
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| Mariners' skipper Jim Riggleman commented that he has seen a "big change" in Erik Bedard over the last 10 days in his recovery from left shoulder stiffness, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. Bedard played catch again Thursday, while making 50 throws and feeling comfortable. Riggleman said he is throwing a "firm" ball. He will throw again Saturday and Sunday. |
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