| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 10/14, 10:41 PM CT |
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| David Ortiz got his first hit of the ALCS, a triple nonetheless, as the Red Sox fell 4-13 to the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. |
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| Manny Delcarmen gave up an alarming five runs while registering just one out in Game 4 of the ALCS. He walked three batters and gave up two hits in a dreadful portion of the sixth inning. |
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| Carlos Pena, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 10/14, 10:34 PM CT |
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| Carlos Pena hit his second home run in as many games as the Rays crushed Boston 13-4 on Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALCS. He also drew two walks, scored three runs, and had two RBI. |
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| Carl Crawford was a perfect 5-for-5 in Game 4 of the ALCS against the Boston Red Sox. He hit a triple and two doubles on the night. He finished the game with three runs, two RBI and two stolen bases. |
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| Evan Longoria hit his third home run of the ALCS as the Rays won 13-4 over the Red Sox on Tuesday. |
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| Willy Aybar, 3B, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 10/14, 10:22 PM CT |
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| DH Willy Aybar was 4-for-5 with five RBI as the Rays won 13-4 in Boston on Tuesday night. He hit three singles to go with his third inning home run. |
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| Andy Sonnanstine continued his success against the Red Sox this season in Game 4 of the ALCS. The 25-year-old went 7.1 innings with a comfortable lead and allowed four runs on six hits to earn his second win of the postseason. |
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| Casey Weathers will need Tommy John surgery to repair a tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, according to MLB.com. He will almost surely miss all of the 2009 season. |
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| Luis Gonzalez intends to return for his 19th season in 2009, and he would like to return to the Marlins, according to MLB.com. "I'd like to," he said. "But I'll sit back and see what kind of options I have, and see what's right for myself and my family." Gonzalez wouldn't mind going to the AL as a DH. "It just depends on the situation. I could end up in the American League, and I'd be perfect for the DH," he said. "Obviously, I'm not going to hit as many home runs as I used to, but I think my extra-base-hit numbers will be there. I hit 26 doubles not playing every day. If you get 400-500 at-bats, I could very easily have been in the mid-30s or low 40s." |
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| It's possible that the Rays will start Scott Kazmir, not James Shields, in Game 5, according to the Tampa Tribune. Kazmir has pitched much better in his career at Fenway Park than Shields has. |
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| Tim Wakefield 's knuckleball wasn't fluttering Tuesday, as he allowed five runs on six hits and two walks in just 2 2/3 innings. He was removed in favor of Justin Masterson. |
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| Slugger Travis Hafner underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder, according to the AP. The procedure cleaned out Hafner’s right shoulder joint. No structural or nerve damage was found. Hafner will begin physical therapy Thursday and should be ready for the start of the 2009 season. |
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| Fernando Perez will start in Game 4 of the ALCS on Tuesday night in Fenway in place of Rocco Baldelli, according to the AP. |
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| A day after driving a three-run home run out of Fenway, Rocco Baldelli will not start in Game 4, according to the AP. Fernando Perez will make his first start in the ALCS in Baldelli's place. |
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| James Shields may not start in Game 5 according to the Tampa Tribune. The likely alternative would be bringing back Scott Kazmir that day and saving Shields for Game 6 at the Trop. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 10/14, 4:33 PM CT |
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| The North County Times reports that Jake Peavy has been made available for trades. He is set to make $11 million next season and is signed through 2012. "This was a different year than last year," general manager Kevin Towers said of the shift in priorities, before noting the difficulty. "You're arguably talking about moving one of the top pitchers in the game. But it's not a 100-percent given." |
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| Mike Lowell, 3B, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 10/14, 4:27 PM CT |
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| Mike Lowell will have surgery on his ailing hip on Monday, according to the Boston Globe. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 10/14, 4:25 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew will bat leadoff in Game 4 of the ALCS because Jacoby Ellsbury is being benched, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury is being benched for tonight's game after posting no hits in his last 20 at-bats, according to MLB.com. J.D. Drew will bat leadoff and Coco Crisp will play center field. |
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| Ken Griffey Jr. had his left knee scoped Tuesday by Dr. Tim Kremchek, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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| GM Kevin Towers said the Padres will make a formal contract offer to closer Trevor Hoffman this week, according to MLB.com. |
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| Former MLB pitcher Kevin Foster has lost his battle with cancer (renal cell carcinoma) Saturday, and passed away at 39, according to the AP. The Cubs' organization released this statement, "The Chicago Cubs are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Kevin Foster. Kevin was an Evanston native who gave five seasons to his Chicago Cubs, twice reaching double digits in victories with 12 wins in 1995 and 10 wins in 1997. He was very popular with his teammates, the organization and fans, and he will be tremendously missed. The organization sends its heartfelt condolences to his entire family."
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| Kevin Youkilis went 0-for-4 in Monday's Game 3 loss to the Rays, hence ending his nine-game ALCS hitting streak, according to the Boston Globe. |
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