Friday, June 5, 2009

The Hot Corner, 6/5 edition

Giants pitcher Randy Johnson got his 300th career win.

In their double-header, Giants pitcher Matt Cain won the nightcap tie N.L. league leaders in wins (seven).

Yankees pitcher David Robertson got yesterday's win after throwing only one pitch.

Phillies pitcher Cole Hamels threw a five-hit shutout to beat the Dodgers 3-0.

Yankees pitcher A.J. Burnett was suspended six games and fined $2000 after throwing high at Rangers Nelson Cruz. Vincente Padilla fined only $750 after hitting Mark Teixeira with two pitches.

The White Sox called up Gordon Beckham, their #1 pick in 2008.

Adam Lind tied a Blue Jays record for consecutive hits (eight in a row).

After yesterday's 3-1 win over the Reds, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter has lowered his ERA to 0.71 on the season.

Colorado catcher Yorvit Torrealba's 11-year-old son and brother-in-law were released by kidnappers a day after being abducted in Venezuela.

Detroit's Miguel Cabrera pulled his hamstring in the second inning of yesterday's game and hopes to play today.

Minnesota's Jason Kubel hit 842 feet worth of homeruns yesterday.

Boston's David Ortiz plans to get his vision tested.