The Braves have moved Kenshin Kawakami, who's 7-10 with an ERA of 3.97, to the bullpen.
The Tigers have called up utility man Dan Kelly from Toledo, per Steve Kornacki of the MLive.com.
White Sox pitcher Gavin Floyd retired the first 17 Red Sox hitters he faced Saturday.
And Gordon Beckham left today's game due to a stiff back.
Phil Hughes got his third save of the year for the Yankees today.
The D'Backs have activated Eric Byrnes from the disabled list today.
Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee hit two homers in their 5-3 win over the Mets today.
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Saturday, September 5, 2009
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The Hot Corner, 8/19
The Cardinals have signed John Smoltz, who was released by the Red Sox.
Of starting pitchers with at least 100 innings pitched, the Brewers' starters have three of the top 15 pitchers in highest slugging percentage allowed as pointed out by Brew Crew Ball.
Babes Loves Baseball has compiled a list (in honor of Brett Favre, who unretired yesterday) of ten baseball players who should never un-retire.
Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee threw a two-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Reds have called up Drew Stubbs, the former number one pick in 2006.
The Mets have placed Billy Wagner on waivers, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.
The Indians have recalled Matt LaPorta and he will mostly play first base.
Jered Weaver pitched a seven-hit shutout as the Angels beat the Indians 3-0.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti doesn't expect Matt Cain, whose fastball to David Wright's head landing Wright on the DL, to pitch with fear on Thursday.
Of starting pitchers with at least 100 innings pitched, the Brewers' starters have three of the top 15 pitchers in highest slugging percentage allowed as pointed out by Brew Crew Ball.
Babes Loves Baseball has compiled a list (in honor of Brett Favre, who unretired yesterday) of ten baseball players who should never un-retire.
Phillies pitcher Cliff Lee threw a two-hitter against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Reds have called up Drew Stubbs, the former number one pick in 2006.
The Mets have placed Billy Wagner on waivers, according to Jayson Stark of ESPN.
The Indians have recalled Matt LaPorta and he will mostly play first base.
Jered Weaver pitched a seven-hit shutout as the Angels beat the Indians 3-0.
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti doesn't expect Matt Cain, whose fastball to David Wright's head landing Wright on the DL, to pitch with fear on Thursday.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
The Hot Corner, 7/18 edition
The Braves shut out the Mets 11-0 for the Mets' fourth shutout loss in their past nine games.
Per Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News, Mets pitcher Tim Redding may be released as soon as today.
The Mets deny that Jose Reyes suffered a setback in his rehab.
Luke Grienke, Zack's brother, hopes to make a return in 2010 from the surgery he had last year to repair a torn labrum.
The Yankees will start Sergio Mitre on Tuesday against Baltimore.
Matt Gagne of the NY Daily News wonders about a possible future return to the starting rotation for Phil Hughes.
The Yankees ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Tigers 5-3 yesterday.
Giants pitcher Matt Cain will keep his scheduled start on Sunday.
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is working on reducing errors.
The Blue Jays are moving Brian Tallet to the bullpen.
Albert Pujols hit a pair of home runs last night as the Cards beat the D'Backs 6-1.
Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello said of stepping onto the field at Yankee Stadium: "It was pretty cool. It was pretty special. It was one of those moments."
Detroit's Carlos Guillen is sore, but he continues to rehab.
Despite three RBI from Josh Hamilton, the Rangers lost 5-3 to the Twins.
Despite a shaky performance by closer Brad Lidge, the Phillies won in 12 innings last night.
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla had the night off against the Phillies.
Red Sox GM Theo Esptein says of talks with Jason Bay, "... we’re going to table discussions again, which once again is a mutual decision, and pick them up most likely after the season.’’
The Red Sox have cut Julio Lugo.
Baltimore's Adam Jones said of the All-Star game, "Words can't even describe it. My eyes are still in amazement from the things that I've seen."
Houston's Roy Oswalt threw a four-hit complete game against the Dodgers.
No issues with the ring finger that scratched his All-Star game appearance as Evan Longoria homered against the Royals last night.
White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen says in reference to Roy Halladay that he doesn't "think we'll give up half the organization for one guy."
Both Alfonso Soriano and Ted Lilly were scratches last night for the Cubs.
Marlins' ace Josh Johnson is on pace to pitch 229 innings.
The A's might consider using a six-man rotation if Justin Duscherer returns to the active roster this year.
Edwin Encarnacion is hitting .323 in 11 games since coming off the DL. He went 4-for-4 last night and he's 7-for-7 in the series against the Brewers as Bronson Arroyo got his 10th win of the season last night.
Per Adam Rubin of the NY Daily News, Mets pitcher Tim Redding may be released as soon as today.
The Mets deny that Jose Reyes suffered a setback in his rehab.
Luke Grienke, Zack's brother, hopes to make a return in 2010 from the surgery he had last year to repair a torn labrum.
The Yankees will start Sergio Mitre on Tuesday against Baltimore.
Matt Gagne of the NY Daily News wonders about a possible future return to the starting rotation for Phil Hughes.
The Yankees ended a three-game losing streak by beating the Tigers 5-3 yesterday.
Giants pitcher Matt Cain will keep his scheduled start on Sunday.
Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman is working on reducing errors.
The Blue Jays are moving Brian Tallet to the bullpen.
Albert Pujols hit a pair of home runs last night as the Cards beat the D'Backs 6-1.
Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello said of stepping onto the field at Yankee Stadium: "It was pretty cool. It was pretty special. It was one of those moments."
Detroit's Carlos Guillen is sore, but he continues to rehab.
Despite three RBI from Josh Hamilton, the Rangers lost 5-3 to the Twins.
Despite a shaky performance by closer Brad Lidge, the Phillies won in 12 innings last night.
Marlins second baseman Dan Uggla had the night off against the Phillies.
Red Sox GM Theo Esptein says of talks with Jason Bay, "... we’re going to table discussions again, which once again is a mutual decision, and pick them up most likely after the season.’’
The Red Sox have cut Julio Lugo.
Baltimore's Adam Jones said of the All-Star game, "Words can't even describe it. My eyes are still in amazement from the things that I've seen."
Houston's Roy Oswalt threw a four-hit complete game against the Dodgers.
No issues with the ring finger that scratched his All-Star game appearance as Evan Longoria homered against the Royals last night.
White Sox skipper Ozzie Guillen says in reference to Roy Halladay that he doesn't "think we'll give up half the organization for one guy."
Both Alfonso Soriano and Ted Lilly were scratches last night for the Cubs.
Marlins' ace Josh Johnson is on pace to pitch 229 innings.
The A's might consider using a six-man rotation if Justin Duscherer returns to the active roster this year.
Edwin Encarnacion is hitting .323 in 11 games since coming off the DL. He went 4-for-4 last night and he's 7-for-7 in the series against the Brewers as Bronson Arroyo got his 10th win of the season last night.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
The Hot Corner, 7/16 edition
A drunk Matt Kemp was an "absolute train wreck" at the ESPY's last night.
The Cubs have signed reliever B.J. Ryan, who had been released by the Blue Jays, to a minor-league contract.
The Dodgers have placed reliever Cory Wade on the DL.
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has hit his 200th home run and has done it faster (in 658 games) than any other player in baseball history.
Here's a list of top offensive players in the first half of the 2009 season.
And here's a list of players who might have a better second half than they did in the first half.
The Red Sox will have a tough time trading Julio Lugo even if the eat his salary.
Yankee Damaso Marte threw 12 pitches in a rehab game.
Rangers pitcher Derek Holland will get the start on Sunday against the Twins.
The Cubs have signed reliever B.J. Ryan, who had been released by the Blue Jays, to a minor-league contract.
The Dodgers have placed reliever Cory Wade on the DL.
Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard has hit his 200th home run and has done it faster (in 658 games) than any other player in baseball history.
Here's a list of top offensive players in the first half of the 2009 season.
And here's a list of players who might have a better second half than they did in the first half.
The Red Sox will have a tough time trading Julio Lugo even if the eat his salary.
Yankee Damaso Marte threw 12 pitches in a rehab game.
Rangers pitcher Derek Holland will get the start on Sunday against the Twins.
Monday, July 13, 2009
The Hot Corner, 7/13 edition
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria may miss the All-Star game with an infection on his right ring finger.
Jason Bulger, teammate of Brian Fuentes, says of playing catch with Fuentes: "I get a nice extra stretch when I'm playing catch with him, little agility workouts from time to time. He has such movement with the delivery he has. . . . I'm just happy I have all of my teeth."
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay would welcome a trade to the Yankees.
Ichiro praises manager Don Wakamatsu by saying he's "the number-one field commander, our manager. He has been huge. He's very calm, cool headed, and he prevents the players from panicking. He also has the ability to evaluate things, in an outside-looking-in way. That has been huge for us as well."
Cincinnati's Jay Bruce will miss two months with a broken wrist.
K-Rod feels the game isn't as much as it used to be due to the business aspect of it. "The day you don't get the job done, the day you get hurt, the day you, basically, [don't] do what they ask you to do, they're going to throw you away and they're going to get somebody else to do your job. That's how it is."
The Nationals have fired Manny Acta, who compiled a 158-252 record, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Riggleman.
Some other of my posts today on my other sites - Urban Meyer's comments about his (permanent) future at Florida and Derrick Mason calling it quits.
Jason Bulger, teammate of Brian Fuentes, says of playing catch with Fuentes: "I get a nice extra stretch when I'm playing catch with him, little agility workouts from time to time. He has such movement with the delivery he has. . . . I'm just happy I have all of my teeth."
Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay would welcome a trade to the Yankees.
Ichiro praises manager Don Wakamatsu by saying he's "the number-one field commander, our manager. He has been huge. He's very calm, cool headed, and he prevents the players from panicking. He also has the ability to evaluate things, in an outside-looking-in way. That has been huge for us as well."
Cincinnati's Jay Bruce will miss two months with a broken wrist.
K-Rod feels the game isn't as much as it used to be due to the business aspect of it. "The day you don't get the job done, the day you get hurt, the day you, basically, [don't] do what they ask you to do, they're going to throw you away and they're going to get somebody else to do your job. That's how it is."
The Nationals have fired Manny Acta, who compiled a 158-252 record, and replaced him with bench coach Jim Riggleman.
Some other of my posts today on my other sites - Urban Meyer's comments about his (permanent) future at Florida and Derrick Mason calling it quits.
Sunday, July 12, 2009
The Hot Corner, 7/12 edition
Yankees starter Andy Pettitte, who said "I didn't make the adjustments I needed to make," didn't make it out of a seven-run fifth inning for the Angels.
Alex Rodriguez hit two home runs (career #569 and #570) to pass Rafael Palmeiro, who says he's "not on that list," for 10th all-time on the career home run list.
A-Rod, who's not an All-Star for the first time since 1999, will have the opportunity to rest up. But he is tearing it up lately hitting .407 with eight homers and 22 RBI in his last 16 games.
Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run single in his first at bat as a Met.
The Mets have signed 29 of their 39 picks in last month's MLB First-Year Player Draft. The deadline to sign players in August 17th.
Ted Lilly got his 100th career victory as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 5-2. But the guys in the clubhouse tell Lilly, "You have 200 to go.''
Without Ryan Zimmerman in the lineup, the Nats are being creative. In the process, they beat the Houston Astros 13-2 last night.
The A's traded Jack Hannahan to Seattle for Double-A pitcher Justin Souza.
As Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star writes, "The Blue Jays are becoming the authorities in the AL East on walk-off losses." Last night, the Jays suffered their third such loss in the past 10 games.
Melvin Mora had the game-winning hit in the 12th inning against the Jays last night.
The Mets will likely start Oliver Perez to begin the second half.
Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado spent yesterday with a dozen Puerto Rican high school seniors.
Mets demoted Nick Evans to Triple-A Buffalo.
Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun writes about change coming to the Orioles.
Juan Uribe on the error that made Jonathan Sanchez's perfect game a no-hitter: "I didn't feel good that I didn't make the play. I wanted to do something, I wanted to make the play, but maybe if I go back (on the ball), maybe it's a base hit. An error is better than a base hit."
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti said of the no-no: "I waited for a while, let everybody else clear out and had a little cry. It was wonderful."
Tigers rookie pitcher Rick Porcello won't start again until June 22nd.
John Smoltz got his first win as a Red Sox starter.
The 'Stros will start Wandy Rodriguez in their first game after the All-Star break.
Nelson Cruz, the Rangers right fielder, said of the Home Run Derby: "You always dream about being in the Home Run Derby. I think I have a chance. I think I’m going to do well."
The Rangers fell out of first place in the A.L. West after losing to Seattle last night.
“I’ll never moan and groan if they want to put me at short,” said Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis.
Justin Upton had a career-high four hits in last night's win over the Marlins.
Jake Fox might catch some as the Cubs second catcher with Geovany Soto on the DL.
Brad Radke is now a member of the Twins Hall of Fame.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said the White Sox might be willing to make a trade, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Growing up, White Sox rookie Gordon Beckham's favorite sport was football. ''As a child, he never dreamed of playing baseball in the major leagues,'' his mother told Carol Slezak of the Chicago Sun-Times. ''It was actually shocking that he chose [to pursue baseball in college].''
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times believes that the Dodgers shouldn't let Roy Halladay get away.
After shutting out the Marlins last night, Dan Haren's N.L.-leading ERA dropped from 2.16 to 2.01.
Rays catcher Dioner Navarro was hospitalized for tests after a foul tip off of the catcher's mask.
Marc Lancaster of The Tampa Tribune writes, "barring a significant injury to a player the Rays can't adequately replace internally, status quo seems the likely outcome."
The Pirates will stick with their rotation (Paul Maholm, Charlie Morton, Zach Duke, Ross Ohlendorf and Virgil Vasquez) after the All-Star break, which gives all pitchers 10 days off.
Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds is on the verge of becoming arbitration-eligible based on his performance, which could be costly to the D'Backs in 2010.
Alex Rodriguez hit two home runs (career #569 and #570) to pass Rafael Palmeiro, who says he's "not on that list," for 10th all-time on the career home run list.
A-Rod, who's not an All-Star for the first time since 1999, will have the opportunity to rest up. But he is tearing it up lately hitting .407 with eight homers and 22 RBI in his last 16 games.
Jeff Francoeur hit a two-run single in his first at bat as a Met.
The Mets have signed 29 of their 39 picks in last month's MLB First-Year Player Draft. The deadline to sign players in August 17th.
Ted Lilly got his 100th career victory as the Cubs beat the Cardinals 5-2. But the guys in the clubhouse tell Lilly, "You have 200 to go.''
Without Ryan Zimmerman in the lineup, the Nats are being creative. In the process, they beat the Houston Astros 13-2 last night.
The A's traded Jack Hannahan to Seattle for Double-A pitcher Justin Souza.
As Mark Zwolinski of the Toronto Star writes, "The Blue Jays are becoming the authorities in the AL East on walk-off losses." Last night, the Jays suffered their third such loss in the past 10 games.
Melvin Mora had the game-winning hit in the 12th inning against the Jays last night.
The Mets will likely start Oliver Perez to begin the second half.
Mets first baseman Carlos Delgado spent yesterday with a dozen Puerto Rican high school seniors.
Mets demoted Nick Evans to Triple-A Buffalo.
Peter Schmuck of the Baltimore Sun writes about change coming to the Orioles.
Juan Uribe on the error that made Jonathan Sanchez's perfect game a no-hitter: "I didn't feel good that I didn't make the play. I wanted to do something, I wanted to make the play, but maybe if I go back (on the ball), maybe it's a base hit. An error is better than a base hit."
Giants pitching coach Dave Righetti said of the no-no: "I waited for a while, let everybody else clear out and had a little cry. It was wonderful."
Tigers rookie pitcher Rick Porcello won't start again until June 22nd.
John Smoltz got his first win as a Red Sox starter.
The 'Stros will start Wandy Rodriguez in their first game after the All-Star break.
Nelson Cruz, the Rangers right fielder, said of the Home Run Derby: "You always dream about being in the Home Run Derby. I think I have a chance. I think I’m going to do well."
The Rangers fell out of first place in the A.L. West after losing to Seattle last night.
“I’ll never moan and groan if they want to put me at short,” said Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis.
Justin Upton had a career-high four hits in last night's win over the Marlins.
Jake Fox might catch some as the Cubs second catcher with Geovany Soto on the DL.
Brad Radke is now a member of the Twins Hall of Fame.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen said the White Sox might be willing to make a trade, per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Growing up, White Sox rookie Gordon Beckham's favorite sport was football. ''As a child, he never dreamed of playing baseball in the major leagues,'' his mother told Carol Slezak of the Chicago Sun-Times. ''It was actually shocking that he chose [to pursue baseball in college].''
Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times believes that the Dodgers shouldn't let Roy Halladay get away.
After shutting out the Marlins last night, Dan Haren's N.L.-leading ERA dropped from 2.16 to 2.01.
Rays catcher Dioner Navarro was hospitalized for tests after a foul tip off of the catcher's mask.
Marc Lancaster of The Tampa Tribune writes, "barring a significant injury to a player the Rays can't adequately replace internally, status quo seems the likely outcome."
The Pirates will stick with their rotation (Paul Maholm, Charlie Morton, Zach Duke, Ross Ohlendorf and Virgil Vasquez) after the All-Star break, which gives all pitchers 10 days off.
Diamondbacks third baseman Mark Reynolds is on the verge of becoming arbitration-eligible based on his performance, which could be costly to the D'Backs in 2010.
Saturday, July 4, 2009
The Hot Corner, 7/4 (PM) edition
The Braves have promoted two top prospects (Jason Heyward and Freddie Freeman) to Double-A affiliate Mississippi.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was back in the lineup and hit the game-winning single in the 12th inning.
The Braves are concerned about center fielder Jordan Schaffer's wrist.
Cubs manager Lou Piniella will move Alfonso Soriano to sixth and Kosuke Fukudome to the leadoff spot.
Cards slugger Albert Pujols says Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has "electric stuff."
Dodger Manny Ramirez hit his first post-suspension home run.
Reds pitcher Micah Owings only allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings while homering in the second inning to help his cause in the Reds' 5-2 win over the Cards.
Despite allowing the 300th career home run for Adam Dunn, Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson pitched well today allowing only three hits in seven innings.
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer made his 600th career start.
Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang is likely to land on the DL as an MRI shows he has a right shoulder strain and bursitis.
Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 innings.
Last, but certainly not least, R.I.P Steve McNair, who was shot and killed today. He was one of the toughest and classiest players ever.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was back in the lineup and hit the game-winning single in the 12th inning.
The Braves are concerned about center fielder Jordan Schaffer's wrist.
Cubs manager Lou Piniella will move Alfonso Soriano to sixth and Kosuke Fukudome to the leadoff spot.
Cards slugger Albert Pujols says Reds pitcher Homer Bailey has "electric stuff."
Dodger Manny Ramirez hit his first post-suspension home run.
Reds pitcher Micah Owings only allowed two runs in 6 2/3 innings while homering in the second inning to help his cause in the Reds' 5-2 win over the Cards.
Despite allowing the 300th career home run for Adam Dunn, Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson pitched well today allowing only three hits in seven innings.
Phillies pitcher Jamie Moyer made his 600th career start.
Yankees pitcher Chien-Ming Wang is likely to land on the DL as an MRI shows he has a right shoulder strain and bursitis.
Giants pitcher Tim Lincecum extended his scoreless innings streak to 23 innings.
Last, but certainly not least, R.I.P Steve McNair, who was shot and killed today. He was one of the toughest and classiest players ever.
The Hot Corner, 7/4 edition
Fielding and (lack of) hitting - not pitching - led to Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir's first-ever loss in his home state of Texas against the Rangers.
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki ended an 0-for-16 streak with a double and rolled his ankle. However, he should be o.k.
Shin Soo-Choo hit two home runs and drove in seven runs in a 15-3 win over the A's last night.
Giants ace Tim Lincecum will face Houston's Russ Ortiz today. It was Ortiz (or, more specifically, his ailing elbow) that paved the way for Lincecum to be called up.
Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm says, "I'm perfectly fine to pitch. I just need to make better pitches."
Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez was a scratch last night with tightness in his lower back.
In addition to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers got Claudio Vargas back. Manny was welcomed back, but he went 0-for-3.
Nolan Ryan doesn't expect the Rangers to be sold until after the season.
The return of Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is delayed by at least one day.
A's to give Brett Anderson two days extra rest (again).
Yesterday's 5-0 loss to the White Sox was the Royals sixth time being shut out this season and their fourth consecutive game of scoring two runs or less.
Joe Posnanski sums up Friday's Royals game with one word: "Depressing."
The Tigers won in 16 innings against the Twins. Placido Polanco delivered the game-winning hit.
Adam Dunn's next home run will be his 300th. He hit his 299th last night.
Philadelphia's Raul Ibanez was eligible to come off the DL yesterday. But "he still feels something in there," according to GM Ruben Amaro Jr., per Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Alfonso Soriano will return to the Cubs' lineup after two days of rest, but it won't be in the leadoff spot.
Will Kurt Suzuki be an All-Star? A's broadcaster Ray Fosse thinks he's "deserving" of a spot.
And Josh Beckett thinks teammate Tim Wakefield deserves to be an All-Star.
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin will play three innings tonight for Triple-A Charlotte.
Phillies pitcher Rodrigo Lopez, who was pitching his first game since 2007, got the win for the Phils.
Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom began throwing yesterday and is upbeat.
Angels pitcher Ervin Santana struggled in his return from the DL.
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka is heading to Fort Myers (FL) on Monday to strengthen shoulder.
Will Baltimore call up Chris Tillman, who threw 7 2/3 shutout innings Friday, soon?
Business as usual for Albert Pujols, who hit a grand slam in the eighth inning last night.
Blue Jays starter Brian Tallet had a fifth inning he'd like to forget.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says using Phil Hughes and Phil Coke in the eighth inning was to allow Brian Bruney to rest. He insists Bruney is still the set-up guy.
The Mets might start Oliver Perez on Wednesday.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada missed a second straight game.
Is Mark Teixeira the Yankees' best defensive player since Don Mattingly?
Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki ended an 0-for-16 streak with a double and rolled his ankle. However, he should be o.k.
Shin Soo-Choo hit two home runs and drove in seven runs in a 15-3 win over the A's last night.
Giants ace Tim Lincecum will face Houston's Russ Ortiz today. It was Ortiz (or, more specifically, his ailing elbow) that paved the way for Lincecum to be called up.
Pirates pitcher Paul Maholm says, "I'm perfectly fine to pitch. I just need to make better pitches."
Pirates second baseman Freddy Sanchez was a scratch last night with tightness in his lower back.
In addition to Manny Ramirez, the Dodgers got Claudio Vargas back. Manny was welcomed back, but he went 0-for-3.
Nolan Ryan doesn't expect the Rangers to be sold until after the season.
The return of Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton is delayed by at least one day.
A's to give Brett Anderson two days extra rest (again).
Yesterday's 5-0 loss to the White Sox was the Royals sixth time being shut out this season and their fourth consecutive game of scoring two runs or less.
Joe Posnanski sums up Friday's Royals game with one word: "Depressing."
The Tigers won in 16 innings against the Twins. Placido Polanco delivered the game-winning hit.
Adam Dunn's next home run will be his 300th. He hit his 299th last night.
Philadelphia's Raul Ibanez was eligible to come off the DL yesterday. But "he still feels something in there," according to GM Ruben Amaro Jr., per Marc Narducci of the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Alfonso Soriano will return to the Cubs' lineup after two days of rest, but it won't be in the leadoff spot.
Will Kurt Suzuki be an All-Star? A's broadcaster Ray Fosse thinks he's "deserving" of a spot.
And Josh Beckett thinks teammate Tim Wakefield deserves to be an All-Star.
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin will play three innings tonight for Triple-A Charlotte.
Phillies pitcher Rodrigo Lopez, who was pitching his first game since 2007, got the win for the Phils.
Marlins closer Matt Lindstrom began throwing yesterday and is upbeat.
Angels pitcher Ervin Santana struggled in his return from the DL.
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka is heading to Fort Myers (FL) on Monday to strengthen shoulder.
Will Baltimore call up Chris Tillman, who threw 7 2/3 shutout innings Friday, soon?
Business as usual for Albert Pujols, who hit a grand slam in the eighth inning last night.
Blue Jays starter Brian Tallet had a fifth inning he'd like to forget.
Yankees manager Joe Girardi says using Phil Hughes and Phil Coke in the eighth inning was to allow Brian Bruney to rest. He insists Bruney is still the set-up guy.
The Mets might start Oliver Perez on Wednesday.
Yankees catcher Jorge Posada missed a second straight game.
Is Mark Teixeira the Yankees' best defensive player since Don Mattingly?
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/30 edition
Could the season (and career) for Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran, who is in Colorado to get a second opinion on his knee from the doctor that invented microfracture knee surgery, be in jeopardy? The Mets are optimistic that Beltran won't need anything as drastic as microfracture surgery.
Buffalo Bills QB Trent Edwards got a second chance to throw out a first pitch at the Dodgers-Rockies game last night.
Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier hit his fourth walk-off home run of the season last night.
A pair of Phillies, Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, are the leading All-Star vote-getters for their respective positions while Ryan Howard trails Albert Pujols at first.
Of all Red Sox players, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun would "steal" Jason Bay for the Orioles, if he had his choice.
Maybe he should steal Jon Lester, who improved to 8-0 all-time against the Orioles last night.
Orioles manager Dave Tremblay expects Cesar Izturis back in late-July, but Izturis hopes to be back sooner.
One night after Yankees closer Mariano Rivera recorded his 500th save, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon tied Mike Stanley for the Sox' all-time saves record (132).
Who's better: Goose Gossage or Mariano Rivera? Goose says Mo is.
Giants ace Tim Lincecum pitched a two-hitter against the Cardinals and has thrown three complete games in his past four starts.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy says of Ryan Sadowski, who got a win in his major-league debut on Sunday: "Right now, he's in the rotation."
In his return from the DL, Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay was welcomed back by getting only two hits and one run in support from the offense.
The Astros have sent down Wesley Wright to make room for Mike Hampton.
Brandon Backe was waived by the Astros.
Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello had his shortest outing of the year against the A's, who ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Tigers.
Tigers pitcher Fu-Te Ni struck out three in 1 2/3 innings in his debut Monday.
In seven relief appearances, Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes has an ERA of 1.50 and opposing batters are hitting .122 against him in that span.
The Reds, who are .500 (37-37), are only three games back.
Mike Lowell's return? Friday or the DL?
The Rangers called up outfielder Julio Borbon, who went 0-for-3 last night.
Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar pitched another nice game last night.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't want to get "so optimistic, so excited and pumped up" by the White Sox recent success - 10 wins in last 14 games - and end up with a broken heart.
Cubs pitcher Rich Harden got his first win last night since May 12th.
The Cubs might get Aramis Ramirez back for a four-game series against the Cardinals next week.
Going from third to sixth in the batting order, Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley might get a couple days of rest as well.
Carol Slekak of the Chicago Sun-Times asks if this is the "last stand for Lou" Piniella.
Buffalo Bills QB Trent Edwards got a second chance to throw out a first pitch at the Dodgers-Rockies game last night.
Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier hit his fourth walk-off home run of the season last night.
A pair of Phillies, Chase Utley and Raul Ibanez, are the leading All-Star vote-getters for their respective positions while Ryan Howard trails Albert Pujols at first.
Of all Red Sox players, Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun would "steal" Jason Bay for the Orioles, if he had his choice.
Maybe he should steal Jon Lester, who improved to 8-0 all-time against the Orioles last night.
Orioles manager Dave Tremblay expects Cesar Izturis back in late-July, but Izturis hopes to be back sooner.
One night after Yankees closer Mariano Rivera recorded his 500th save, Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon tied Mike Stanley for the Sox' all-time saves record (132).
Who's better: Goose Gossage or Mariano Rivera? Goose says Mo is.
Giants ace Tim Lincecum pitched a two-hitter against the Cardinals and has thrown three complete games in his past four starts.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy says of Ryan Sadowski, who got a win in his major-league debut on Sunday: "Right now, he's in the rotation."
In his return from the DL, Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay was welcomed back by getting only two hits and one run in support from the offense.
The Astros have sent down Wesley Wright to make room for Mike Hampton.
Brandon Backe was waived by the Astros.
Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello had his shortest outing of the year against the A's, who ended a five-game losing streak by beating the Tigers.
Tigers pitcher Fu-Te Ni struck out three in 1 2/3 innings in his debut Monday.
In seven relief appearances, Yankees pitcher Phil Hughes has an ERA of 1.50 and opposing batters are hitting .122 against him in that span.
The Reds, who are .500 (37-37), are only three games back.
Mike Lowell's return? Friday or the DL?
The Rangers called up outfielder Julio Borbon, who went 0-for-3 last night.
Royals pitcher Luke Hochevar pitched another nice game last night.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't want to get "so optimistic, so excited and pumped up" by the White Sox recent success - 10 wins in last 14 games - and end up with a broken heart.
Cubs pitcher Rich Harden got his first win last night since May 12th.
The Cubs might get Aramis Ramirez back for a four-game series against the Cardinals next week.
Going from third to sixth in the batting order, Cubs outfielder Milton Bradley might get a couple days of rest as well.
Carol Slekak of the Chicago Sun-Times asks if this is the "last stand for Lou" Piniella.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/21 edition
The Mets are still unsure when SS Jose Reyes will make his return, but he felt fine for the first time after hitting on Friday. The problem is running.
Pitchers Jeff (Dodgers) and Jered (Angels) Weaver became the 21st pair of brothers to pitch against each other. And Jeff got the better of Jered.
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka will skip his next start.
Both John Maine and Oliver Perez will begin rehab assignments Monday.
Tigers 20-year-old pitcher Rick Porcello is poised beyond his years.
Tigers pitcher Alfredo Figaro wins in his major-league debut.
Phillies closer Ryan Madson blows another save and the Phillies have lost five straight.
Despite allowing only one run in eight innings, Matt Cain didn't get his tenth win of the season in the Giants 2-1 extra-inning win.
Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson tells the Boston Herald: "I feel that in my young career I’ve done a little bit of everything. I’ve already done some starting, but this year I feel good about all the roles I’ve been in. Except for an inning or two, almost no runs have been scored and that’s very encouraging for me."
Pirates top pick Tony Sanchez drove in the game-winning run in his first minor league game.
The Angels signed Randal Grichuk, their top pick.
Albert Pujols has lots of opinions, but he says his "job is to shut up and play."
Nolan Ryan is worried about the Rangers' offense and Josh Hamilton took 20-30 swings in a batting cage yesterday.
Rays OF Pat Burrell said he "loved" being booed at CitiField on Friday night.
James Shields got his first road win since April 12th.
Will Ben Zobrist be on the A.L. All-Star roster?
GM Brian Cashman said the decision to rest/bench A-Rod for two days was "a medical decision."
Carlos Beltran, who is going to get an MRI on his knee, says, "When I am running, pounding the knee, I feel a pinch," Beltran said. "It's annoying."
Pitchers Jeff (Dodgers) and Jered (Angels) Weaver became the 21st pair of brothers to pitch against each other. And Jeff got the better of Jered.
Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsusaka will skip his next start.
Both John Maine and Oliver Perez will begin rehab assignments Monday.
Tigers 20-year-old pitcher Rick Porcello is poised beyond his years.
Tigers pitcher Alfredo Figaro wins in his major-league debut.
Phillies closer Ryan Madson blows another save and the Phillies have lost five straight.
Despite allowing only one run in eight innings, Matt Cain didn't get his tenth win of the season in the Giants 2-1 extra-inning win.
Red Sox pitcher Justin Masterson tells the Boston Herald: "I feel that in my young career I’ve done a little bit of everything. I’ve already done some starting, but this year I feel good about all the roles I’ve been in. Except for an inning or two, almost no runs have been scored and that’s very encouraging for me."
Pirates top pick Tony Sanchez drove in the game-winning run in his first minor league game.
The Angels signed Randal Grichuk, their top pick.
Albert Pujols has lots of opinions, but he says his "job is to shut up and play."
Nolan Ryan is worried about the Rangers' offense and Josh Hamilton took 20-30 swings in a batting cage yesterday.
Rays OF Pat Burrell said he "loved" being booed at CitiField on Friday night.
James Shields got his first road win since April 12th.
Will Ben Zobrist be on the A.L. All-Star roster?
GM Brian Cashman said the decision to rest/bench A-Rod for two days was "a medical decision."
Carlos Beltran, who is going to get an MRI on his knee, says, "When I am running, pounding the knee, I feel a pinch," Beltran said. "It's annoying."
Sunday, June 14, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/14 edition
D'Backs manager A.J. Hinch says Dan Haren, who has a 2.20 ERA, deserves to be an All-Star despite his 5-4 record.
Michael Cuddyer will have his finger drained and could be back in the Twins' line-up on Tuesday.
Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley got his N.L.-leading ninth victory over the Rangers today.
Mets ace Johan Santana never looked as bad as he did today against the Yankees.
The Rangers put closer Frank Francisco on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 4th.
Jered Weaver pitched a five-hit shutout and is now 5-0 at Angel Stadium this season with an ERA of 1.01.
Chipper Jones is now 0-for-21 in his last five games.
Unfazed by trade rumors, Jeff Francoeur says, “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.”
The Royals placed Coco Crisp on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday.
Reds manager Dusty Baker says of Brandon Phillips ignoring a take sign, “It’s like the military: You follow orders.”
Dontrelle Willis walked eight and allowed six runs today. Are his days in the rotation numbered?
Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz, who has made five rehab starts, says he's ready.
Ozzie Guillen on Wrigley Field: “Oh, I don’t care if they hate me, the don’t feed my kids,’’ Guillen said of the Cubbie faithful. “They hate me, that’s cool. People, no matter how famous you are, they hate you or they love you. I see the other day they asked [Joe] Crede about the rats [in Wrigley], at least I have something that people can read and write and listen to, but I never put the Cubs fans down, I’ve always admired the Cubs office, I always made my feelings known about Cubs players, about the manager, about Lou [Piniella] now, [general manager] Jim Hendry and the way I respect them, a lot, a lot, but Wrigley Field? I puke every time I go there. I’m just being honest."
Miguel Tejada got his 2,000th hit and Lance Berkman got his 300th HR of their careers.
Michael Cuddyer will have his finger drained and could be back in the Twins' line-up on Tuesday.
Dodgers pitcher Chad Billingsley got his N.L.-leading ninth victory over the Rangers today.
Mets ace Johan Santana never looked as bad as he did today against the Yankees.
The Rangers put closer Frank Francisco on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 4th.
Jered Weaver pitched a five-hit shutout and is now 5-0 at Angel Stadium this season with an ERA of 1.01.
Chipper Jones is now 0-for-21 in his last five games.
Unfazed by trade rumors, Jeff Francoeur says, “If it’s going to happen, it’s going to happen.”
The Royals placed Coco Crisp on the 15-day DL, retroactive to Saturday.
Reds manager Dusty Baker says of Brandon Phillips ignoring a take sign, “It’s like the military: You follow orders.”
Dontrelle Willis walked eight and allowed six runs today. Are his days in the rotation numbered?
Red Sox pitcher John Smoltz, who has made five rehab starts, says he's ready.
Ozzie Guillen on Wrigley Field: “Oh, I don’t care if they hate me, the don’t feed my kids,’’ Guillen said of the Cubbie faithful. “They hate me, that’s cool. People, no matter how famous you are, they hate you or they love you. I see the other day they asked [Joe] Crede about the rats [in Wrigley], at least I have something that people can read and write and listen to, but I never put the Cubs fans down, I’ve always admired the Cubs office, I always made my feelings known about Cubs players, about the manager, about Lou [Piniella] now, [general manager] Jim Hendry and the way I respect them, a lot, a lot, but Wrigley Field? I puke every time I go there. I’m just being honest."
Miguel Tejada got his 2,000th hit and Lance Berkman got his 300th HR of their careers.
Friday, June 12, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/12 edition
Fans of Bobby Valentine, manager of Chiba Lotte Marines, have signed a petition (100,000 strong) in support of Valentine staying beyond 2009.
Filling in for Phillies' injured closer Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson has converted saves on back-to-back nights.
The Phillies won last night's game on a 10th-inning homer by Raul Ibanez, which is his 21st of the season.
In order to make room for Koji Uehara, who's returning from the DL, the Orioles demoted David Hernandez to Triple-A Norfolk.
In order to make room for Pat Burrell, the Rays optioned Matt Joyce to Triple-A Durham.
Giants outfielder Fred Lewis finished the Giants' road trip 3-for-24.
A tenth-inning home run by Chase Headley gave the Padres a 9-7 win over the D'Backs.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't hate the Cubs, just Wrigley.
Manager Lou Piniella, frustrated by the Cubs finish to a 4-4 road trip, said, "''I know the game isn't the easiest in the world to play, because I played it for a long time. But it's not this damn hard. Come on. It's not this hard.''
The Rangers signed Orlando Hernandez to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
The Angels are sending Kelvim Escobar to the bullpen.
The Red Sox have now beaten the Yankees in all eight games played this season.
In the 48th round of the MLB amateur draft, the Tigers selected Jake Porcello, brother of Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello.
The Mets placed pitcher John Maine of the 15-day disabled list.
Mets third baseman David Wright is "excited to get over there and see what the new [Yankee] stadium is about." Especially so, considering his power struggles at Citi Field.
The Mets begin the Subway Series coming off two extra-inning losses in a row.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton expects to beat the four-to-six-week timeframe, saying "my expectations are always bigger than everybody else’s. Right now they’ve got it set at four to six. I’m going to let you guys think it’s four to six."
Speaking of his eighth-inning error, Marlins outfielder Cody Ross said, "I lost the game. I whiffed it. That's it, flat out."
Filling in for Phillies' injured closer Brad Lidge, Ryan Madson has converted saves on back-to-back nights.
The Phillies won last night's game on a 10th-inning homer by Raul Ibanez, which is his 21st of the season.
In order to make room for Koji Uehara, who's returning from the DL, the Orioles demoted David Hernandez to Triple-A Norfolk.
In order to make room for Pat Burrell, the Rays optioned Matt Joyce to Triple-A Durham.
Giants outfielder Fred Lewis finished the Giants' road trip 3-for-24.
A tenth-inning home run by Chase Headley gave the Padres a 9-7 win over the D'Backs.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen doesn't hate the Cubs, just Wrigley.
Manager Lou Piniella, frustrated by the Cubs finish to a 4-4 road trip, said, "''I know the game isn't the easiest in the world to play, because I played it for a long time. But it's not this damn hard. Come on. It's not this hard.''
The Rangers signed Orlando Hernandez to a minor-league contract on Thursday.
The Angels are sending Kelvim Escobar to the bullpen.
The Red Sox have now beaten the Yankees in all eight games played this season.
In the 48th round of the MLB amateur draft, the Tigers selected Jake Porcello, brother of Tigers pitcher Rick Porcello.
The Mets placed pitcher John Maine of the 15-day disabled list.
Mets third baseman David Wright is "excited to get over there and see what the new [Yankee] stadium is about." Especially so, considering his power struggles at Citi Field.
The Mets begin the Subway Series coming off two extra-inning losses in a row.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton expects to beat the four-to-six-week timeframe, saying "my expectations are always bigger than everybody else’s. Right now they’ve got it set at four to six. I’m going to let you guys think it’s four to six."
Speaking of his eighth-inning error, Marlins outfielder Cody Ross said, "I lost the game. I whiffed it. That's it, flat out."
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/9 edition
Apparently, the White Sox Net crew have the ability to turn back the clock as Marcus Thames hit the "1st home run of career," as our friends at Detroit4Lyfe pointed out.
As expected, the Nationals drafted Stephen Strasburg with the top overall pick and the Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley with the second overall pick in tonight's MLB draft.
With the fourth overall pick, the Pirates selected Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney could return next week.
Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times believes that Erik Bedard should qualify for Type A free agency, which would net the Mariners two draft picks if he leaves via free agency.
The Sunday starter for the Detroit Tigers is will be either Jeremy Bonderman or Dontrelle Willis, according to the Detroit Free Press. The other will lose his roster spot.
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution asks whether Jair Jurrjens is the "real ace" of the Braves' staff.
Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch will have Tommy John surgery on Friday.
The Rays added Jorge Julio, who will pitch for Triple-A Durham.
Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger asks the question, "Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?"
Cardinals SS Khalil Greene started his rehab assignment.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about Fernando Martinez: "Some believe that 250 at-bats, no matter how you get them here, are better than every day at Triple-A. So we have to find a number that we feel, whether it's three out of seven or four out of seven a week that would equate enough to warrant him staying here full time."
Liz Bonds filed for a legal separation from hubby Barry, per Lance Williams of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants would like to see Matt Cain go to the 2009 All-Star game.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Yankees first basemen Mark Teixeira, who leads the A.L. in homers (18), says "we've crushed balls all over the place. We hit more home runs today than they did, didn't we? Someone's got to give us credit eventually.''
As expected, the Nationals drafted Stephen Strasburg with the top overall pick and the Mariners drafted Dustin Ackley with the second overall pick in tonight's MLB draft.
With the fourth overall pick, the Pirates selected Boston College catcher Tony Sanchez.
Yankees reliever Brian Bruney could return next week.
Geoff Baker of The Seattle Times believes that Erik Bedard should qualify for Type A free agency, which would net the Mariners two draft picks if he leaves via free agency.
The Sunday starter for the Detroit Tigers is will be either Jeremy Bonderman or Dontrelle Willis, according to the Detroit Free Press. The other will lose his roster spot.
Chris Vivlamore of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution asks whether Jair Jurrjens is the "real ace" of the Braves' staff.
Blue Jays pitcher Jesse Litsch will have Tommy John surgery on Friday.
The Rays added Jorge Julio, who will pitch for Triple-A Durham.
Colin Stephenson of the Newark Star-Ledger asks the question, "Could Phil Hughes turn into the next Joba Chamberlain for the New York Yankees?"
Cardinals SS Khalil Greene started his rehab assignment.
Mets manager Jerry Manuel said about Fernando Martinez: "Some believe that 250 at-bats, no matter how you get them here, are better than every day at Triple-A. So we have to find a number that we feel, whether it's three out of seven or four out of seven a week that would equate enough to warrant him staying here full time."
Liz Bonds filed for a legal separation from hubby Barry, per Lance Williams of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Tim Lincecum of the San Francisco Giants would like to see Matt Cain go to the 2009 All-Star game.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge was placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Yankees first basemen Mark Teixeira, who leads the A.L. in homers (18), says "we've crushed balls all over the place. We hit more home runs today than they did, didn't we? Someone's got to give us credit eventually.''
Sunday, June 7, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/7 edition
"John Maine might be going through a period of dead arm or whatever," [Mets manager Jerry] Manuel said. "I just didn't see the electric stuff we've been known to see, and that's a little concerning when that happens." The Mets lost 7-1 to the Nats.
David Wells said Jose Canseco suggested Wells use HGH when they were White Sox teammates, but Wells passed.
Carlos Beltran says nuh uh to Pittsburgh's Adam Laroche, who said Beltran doesn't have any class. Beltran said: "I've got class. And I've got what he said that I don't have."
To keep 20-year-old Fernando Martinez in the big leagues, the Mets designated Emil Brown for assignment after activating Ryan Church.
The Padres moved Chase Headley back to third and he said "it's fun to be back there."
Tony Gwynn Jr. reached base five times in the Padres' 6-4 win over the D'Backs last night.
Despite his 2-5 start, Jonathan Sanchez is not in danger of losing his spot in the Giants' rotation.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has now blown two saves this weekend and six on the season.
Expect fastballs from Ricky Nolasco when he returns. "Pitch with his fastball," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "That's what he does best. I think he got away from that a little bit. In a couple of starts he had at Triple-A, he did that."
"The last 10 (pitches) I cranked it up a little bit, and I felt like I was throwing fairly hard," [D'Backs pitcher Brandon Webb] said [of yesterday's bullpen session]. "That was good."
K-Rod and Brian Fuentes, his replacement in L.A., are tied for the major league lead in saves (15).
Orioles Felix Pie left Saturday's game after a foul ball bounced and hit him in the throat.
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is near his career high in home runs (20 in 2007) with 15 already this season.
Detroit's Jim Leyland sat Miguel Cabrera for a second straight game on Saturday.
Florida's Andrew Miller was sharp in his outing yesterday against the Giants.
A's reliever Dan Giese will need surgery that probably will sideline him for at least a year.
Detroit's Edwin Jackson pitched a four-hit complete game to beat the Angels yesterday.
The Reds beat the Cubs in extra innings on a throwing error by Mike Fontenot.
Has anyone had a better 24 hours than the Dodgers' Andre Ethier? Ethier's led the Dodgers to back-to-back wins with walk-off hits.
David Wells said Jose Canseco suggested Wells use HGH when they were White Sox teammates, but Wells passed.
Carlos Beltran says nuh uh to Pittsburgh's Adam Laroche, who said Beltran doesn't have any class. Beltran said: "I've got class. And I've got what he said that I don't have."
To keep 20-year-old Fernando Martinez in the big leagues, the Mets designated Emil Brown for assignment after activating Ryan Church.
The Padres moved Chase Headley back to third and he said "it's fun to be back there."
Tony Gwynn Jr. reached base five times in the Padres' 6-4 win over the D'Backs last night.
Despite his 2-5 start, Jonathan Sanchez is not in danger of losing his spot in the Giants' rotation.
Phillies closer Brad Lidge has now blown two saves this weekend and six on the season.
Expect fastballs from Ricky Nolasco when he returns. "Pitch with his fastball," manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "That's what he does best. I think he got away from that a little bit. In a couple of starts he had at Triple-A, he did that."
"The last 10 (pitches) I cranked it up a little bit, and I felt like I was throwing fairly hard," [D'Backs pitcher Brandon Webb] said [of yesterday's bullpen session]. "That was good."
K-Rod and Brian Fuentes, his replacement in L.A., are tied for the major league lead in saves (15).
Orioles Felix Pie left Saturday's game after a foul ball bounced and hit him in the throat.
Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is near his career high in home runs (20 in 2007) with 15 already this season.
Detroit's Jim Leyland sat Miguel Cabrera for a second straight game on Saturday.
Florida's Andrew Miller was sharp in his outing yesterday against the Giants.
A's reliever Dan Giese will need surgery that probably will sideline him for at least a year.
Detroit's Edwin Jackson pitched a four-hit complete game to beat the Angels yesterday.
The Reds beat the Cubs in extra innings on a throwing error by Mike Fontenot.
Has anyone had a better 24 hours than the Dodgers' Andre Ethier? Ethier's led the Dodgers to back-to-back wins with walk-off hits.
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.
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.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
The Hot Corner, 6/3 PM edition
Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis has a furry fan.
Reds manager Dusty Baker will try to get Willy Taveras back this weekend against the Cubs. Taveras has a sore hamstring.
Angels pitcher Jered Weaver struck out 10 Blue Jays' batters tonight.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says of move to play Dewayne Wise over Brian Anderson: "If they don't like it, it's not my problem."
Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira was a scratch from Wednesday's lineup and Chien-Ming Wang will get the start Thursday.
Mets demote J.J. Putz from set-up role, which now belongs to Bobby Parnell.
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is day-to-day due to hamstring.
Orioles catcher Chad Moeller cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie, who is still a few weeks away from returning, hopes to take BP this weekend.
Reds manager Dusty Baker will try to get Willy Taveras back this weekend against the Cubs. Taveras has a sore hamstring.
Angels pitcher Jered Weaver struck out 10 Blue Jays' batters tonight.
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen says of move to play Dewayne Wise over Brian Anderson: "If they don't like it, it's not my problem."
Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira was a scratch from Wednesday's lineup and Chien-Ming Wang will get the start Thursday.
Mets demote J.J. Putz from set-up role, which now belongs to Bobby Parnell.
Rays third baseman Evan Longoria is day-to-day due to hamstring.
Orioles catcher Chad Moeller cleared waivers and will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Friday.
Red Sox shortstop Jed Lowrie, who is still a few weeks away from returning, hopes to take BP this weekend.
The Hot Corner, 6/3 edition
Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores may miss the remainder of the season with a stress fracture in his right shoulder.
Mets 20-year-old outfielder Fernando Martinez might stay at the major-league level longer than expected.
Mets' ace Johan Santana now has three losses on the season as the Mets loss to the Pirates 3-1. This time he gave up an earned run. Actually, three of them.
John Harper of the NY Daily News says that the "unexpected fire" of Mark Teixeira is just what the Yankees need.
Jays ace Roy Halladay struck out 14 batters to earn his ninth win in a 6-4 complete-game win over the Angels.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona got his 500th win with the Sox.
That win ended Tigers rookie Rick Porcello's five-game winning streak.
Phillies rookie Antonio Bastardo got his first career win as the Phillies beat the Padres 10-5. Bastardo allowed only one run in six innings.
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson goes for his 300th win tonight.
Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard pitched a gem against his former team.
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki extended his hit streak to 26 games, which is a franchise record.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could miss "months" with a right abdominal strain. "Worst case is surgery, and there wasn’t an immediate diagnosis of that," [assistant GM Thad] Levine said. "The week or two will probably reveal a lot. In a week or two he could show significant improvement, so I think there’s a chance the DL stint will be exactly what he needs."
Reds pitcher Edison Volquez was placed on the DL, but manager Dusty Baker said: "It's the best news it could be for bad news because there is nothing structurally wrong, nothing in the joint."
Mets 20-year-old outfielder Fernando Martinez might stay at the major-league level longer than expected.
Mets' ace Johan Santana now has three losses on the season as the Mets loss to the Pirates 3-1. This time he gave up an earned run. Actually, three of them.
John Harper of the NY Daily News says that the "unexpected fire" of Mark Teixeira is just what the Yankees need.
Jays ace Roy Halladay struck out 14 batters to earn his ninth win in a 6-4 complete-game win over the Angels.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona got his 500th win with the Sox.
That win ended Tigers rookie Rick Porcello's five-game winning streak.
Phillies rookie Antonio Bastardo got his first career win as the Phillies beat the Padres 10-5. Bastardo allowed only one run in six innings.
Giants pitcher Randy Johnson goes for his 300th win tonight.
Mariners pitcher Erik Bedard pitched a gem against his former team.
Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki extended his hit streak to 26 games, which is a franchise record.
Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton could miss "months" with a right abdominal strain. "Worst case is surgery, and there wasn’t an immediate diagnosis of that," [assistant GM Thad] Levine said. "The week or two will probably reveal a lot. In a week or two he could show significant improvement, so I think there’s a chance the DL stint will be exactly what he needs."
Reds pitcher Edison Volquez was placed on the DL, but manager Dusty Baker said: "It's the best news it could be for bad news because there is nothing structurally wrong, nothing in the joint."
Sunday, May 31, 2009
The Hot Corner, 5/31 edition
Ichiro has a 23-game hitting streak, which two shy of his franchise record 25-game streak.
The Tampa Bay Rays have called up Matt Joyce. In turn, they sent pitcher Dale Thayer down to Triple-A Durham.
Brewers reliever David Riske, who will see specialist Lewis Yocum on Monday, may need "Tommy John" surgery.
Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson is now 6-0 all-time against the Mets.
Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios had four hits against the Red Sox.
Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello each finished May 5-0 and have become the first pair of Tigers pitchers since 2000 to each win five games in the same calendar month.
Red Sox outfielder Rocco Baldelli left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning after slamming into the wall and injuring his knee.
The Diamondbacks placed Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list.
The Reds placed Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list.
Yesterday, Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez got the first two hits of his career.
Mets pitcher Oliver Perez had an MRI yesterday that revealed tendinitis in his knee. His start for Triple-A Buffalo has been canceled for today. "He's not going to get out pitching rehab games until we feel everything is OK with the knee," [Mets GM Omar] Minaya said.
Despite back problems in his last start, Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte says he'll make his next start.
Randy Galloway of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says Tom Hicks departure as majority owner of the Rangers could also mean the departure of Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan.
Rockies new manager Jim Tracy said of Tony Gwynn Jr.: “The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I've seen that swing before somewhere.”
Mike Serby of the New York Post would put Gary Sheffield and Johan Santana on his All-Gangster team.
The Nationals have demoted Justin Maxwell, sending him back to Triple-A Syracuse, and recalled infielder Alberto Gonzalez.
Blue Jays pitcher Brian Tallet threw 59 pitches in the first two innings yesterday, but "then all of a sudden he got his control back and started to make some pitches," manager Cito Gaston said, according to the Toronto Star.
Despite leaving the Giants game trailing, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter got the win yesterday. He now has eight wins on the season.
The Giants are considering keeping Pablo Sandoval at first even after his elbow is better.
Marlins moved Chris Coghlan to leadoff and he saw 32 pitches from Mets' pitchers.
Phillies have called up Antonio Bastardo and he will start Tuesday against the Padres.
Travis Buck was shocked to be placed on the DL by the A's: "I came to the ballpark fully expecting to play, and I was kind of shocked they put me on the DL."
The Tampa Bay Rays have called up Matt Joyce. In turn, they sent pitcher Dale Thayer down to Triple-A Durham.
Brewers reliever David Riske, who will see specialist Lewis Yocum on Monday, may need "Tommy John" surgery.
Marlins pitcher Josh Johnson is now 6-0 all-time against the Mets.
Blue Jays outfielder Alex Rios had four hits against the Red Sox.
Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and Rick Porcello each finished May 5-0 and have become the first pair of Tigers pitchers since 2000 to each win five games in the same calendar month.
Red Sox outfielder Rocco Baldelli left Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning after slamming into the wall and injuring his knee.
The Diamondbacks placed Chad Tracy on the 15-day disabled list.
The Reds placed Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list.
Yesterday, Mets outfielder Fernando Martinez got the first two hits of his career.
Mets pitcher Oliver Perez had an MRI yesterday that revealed tendinitis in his knee. His start for Triple-A Buffalo has been canceled for today. "He's not going to get out pitching rehab games until we feel everything is OK with the knee," [Mets GM Omar] Minaya said.
Despite back problems in his last start, Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte says he'll make his next start.
Randy Galloway of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram says Tom Hicks departure as majority owner of the Rangers could also mean the departure of Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan.
Rockies new manager Jim Tracy said of Tony Gwynn Jr.: “The apple doesn't fall far from the tree. I've seen that swing before somewhere.”
Mike Serby of the New York Post would put Gary Sheffield and Johan Santana on his All-Gangster team.
The Nationals have demoted Justin Maxwell, sending him back to Triple-A Syracuse, and recalled infielder Alberto Gonzalez.
Blue Jays pitcher Brian Tallet threw 59 pitches in the first two innings yesterday, but "then all of a sudden he got his control back and started to make some pitches," manager Cito Gaston said, according to the Toronto Star.
Despite leaving the Giants game trailing, Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter got the win yesterday. He now has eight wins on the season.
The Giants are considering keeping Pablo Sandoval at first even after his elbow is better.
Marlins moved Chris Coghlan to leadoff and he saw 32 pitches from Mets' pitchers.
Phillies have called up Antonio Bastardo and he will start Tuesday against the Padres.
Travis Buck was shocked to be placed on the DL by the A's: "I came to the ballpark fully expecting to play, and I was kind of shocked they put me on the DL."
Saturday, May 30, 2009
The Hot Corner, 5/30 edition
Florida Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez returned to the lineup today and had two hits in the win against the New York Mets.
Mets starter Tim Redding may not be in the Mets' rotation for much longer after another poor performance. His ERA now is 9.20.
David Lennon of Newsday was confused by Mets manager Jerry Manuel's decisions not pull Fernando Martinez for not running out a pop-out and to sit David Murphy following a five-RBI game.
Dwight "Doc" Gooden is opening a baseball academy in New Jersey.
The Mets traded Ramon Castro to the White Sox for right-handed pitcher Lance Broadway, who will report to Triple-A Buffalo.
Are the Yankees and Red Sox targeting the same prospect - David Renfro, who also is considering accepting a scholarship to Mississippi?
Due to his social anxiety disorder, Khalil Greene was placed on the disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
After electing to have hip surgery, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers will likely miss the remainder of the 2009 season.
Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria may be activated from the DL without a stint at Triple-A Omaha.
Reds manager Dusty Baker said of his team: "We have guys who get along, no jealousies, and they like playing together. They are highly competitive against the other team and highly competitive with each other and with no jealousy."
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit is still three weeks away from returning.
The plantar fasciitis in his left foot has landed White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 26th.
Bobby Crosby says of playing all four infield positions for the A's: "It is interesting coming to the park and not knowing where I'm going to play. At the same time, it would be more fun knowing you have one spot and working on that one spot. It is a challenge, which is always good."
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano is dealing with a sore left knee, but he "can still play."
Astros closer Jose Valverde rejoined the team on Friday. “Next week I’m going to throw bullpens and then live batting practice. Then the week after that I’ll go to Round Rock or Double-A. That’s what I’m expecting.”
The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Nick Punto on the 15-day DL with a right groin strain.
Reigning A.L. MVP Dustin Pedroia hasn't homered since Opening Day.
Until Aramis Ramirez returns, the Cubs will play Mike Fontenot at third.
According to Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger, Yankees starter Andy Pettitte will do a limited program to get ready for his next start after having back issues last night.
A tight hamstring kept Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake out of the lineup on Saturday.
Mets starter Tim Redding may not be in the Mets' rotation for much longer after another poor performance. His ERA now is 9.20.
David Lennon of Newsday was confused by Mets manager Jerry Manuel's decisions not pull Fernando Martinez for not running out a pop-out and to sit David Murphy following a five-RBI game.
Dwight "Doc" Gooden is opening a baseball academy in New Jersey.
The Mets traded Ramon Castro to the White Sox for right-handed pitcher Lance Broadway, who will report to Triple-A Buffalo.
Are the Yankees and Red Sox targeting the same prospect - David Renfro, who also is considering accepting a scholarship to Mississippi?
Due to his social anxiety disorder, Khalil Greene was placed on the disabled list by the St. Louis Cardinals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
After electing to have hip surgery, Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Brett Myers will likely miss the remainder of the 2009 season.
Kansas City Royals closer Joakim Soria may be activated from the DL without a stint at Triple-A Omaha.
Reds manager Dusty Baker said of his team: "We have guys who get along, no jealousies, and they like playing together. They are highly competitive against the other team and highly competitive with each other and with no jealousy."
Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit is still three weeks away from returning.
The plantar fasciitis in his left foot has landed White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 26th.
Bobby Crosby says of playing all four infield positions for the A's: "It is interesting coming to the park and not knowing where I'm going to play. At the same time, it would be more fun knowing you have one spot and working on that one spot. It is a challenge, which is always good."
Cubs outfielder Alfonso Soriano is dealing with a sore left knee, but he "can still play."
Astros closer Jose Valverde rejoined the team on Friday. “Next week I’m going to throw bullpens and then live batting practice. Then the week after that I’ll go to Round Rock or Double-A. That’s what I’m expecting.”
The Minnesota Twins have placed shortstop Nick Punto on the 15-day DL with a right groin strain.
Reigning A.L. MVP Dustin Pedroia hasn't homered since Opening Day.
Until Aramis Ramirez returns, the Cubs will play Mike Fontenot at third.
According to Marc Carig of the Newark Star-Ledger, Yankees starter Andy Pettitte will do a limited program to get ready for his next start after having back issues last night.
A tight hamstring kept Dodgers third baseman Casey Blake out of the lineup on Saturday.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
The Hot Corner, 5/26 edition
Marlins shortstop left tonight's game in the third inning with a "tight right groin."
The Mets have placed Jose Reyes and Ryan Church on the 15-day disabled list. In addition, they have called up top prospect Fernando Martinez.
The Orioles will call up catcher Matt Wieters on Friday.
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin is heading back to Chicago and could be out until Monday.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who dropped Big Papi from third to sixth in the order, says: "The goal is not, like tomorrow, to get him back to number 3. I actually think, when he's swinging the bat, and he's hitting third, that we're a better team. All things being equal, I think we're a better team. They're not equal right now."
The Rays have placed SS Jason Bartlett on the 15-day disabled list.
The Rays didn't activate Pat Burrell today and will wait, at least, until the weekend to do so.
"I just think he wasn't totally forthright," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said about Brian Bruney coming back too soon. [Bruney was placed back on the DL yesterday.]
The Rockies didn't start outfielder Brad Hawpe tonight with strained groin.
Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has launched The Right Side Foundation, a non-profit charity for distressed and disadvantaged youth throughout Maryland.
The Blue Jays benched Alex Rios, but manager Cito Gaston said "it's just a day off."
Brandon Phillips, who said "I don’t what the pills are, but they’re helping," says his thumb is getting better.
The Mets have placed Jose Reyes and Ryan Church on the 15-day disabled list. In addition, they have called up top prospect Fernando Martinez.
The Orioles will call up catcher Matt Wieters on Friday.
White Sox outfielder Carlos Quentin is heading back to Chicago and could be out until Monday.
Red Sox manager Terry Francona, who dropped Big Papi from third to sixth in the order, says: "The goal is not, like tomorrow, to get him back to number 3. I actually think, when he's swinging the bat, and he's hitting third, that we're a better team. All things being equal, I think we're a better team. They're not equal right now."
The Rays have placed SS Jason Bartlett on the 15-day disabled list.
The Rays didn't activate Pat Burrell today and will wait, at least, until the weekend to do so.
"I just think he wasn't totally forthright," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said about Brian Bruney coming back too soon. [Bruney was placed back on the DL yesterday.]
The Rockies didn't start outfielder Brad Hawpe tonight with strained groin.
Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis has launched The Right Side Foundation, a non-profit charity for distressed and disadvantaged youth throughout Maryland.
The Blue Jays benched Alex Rios, but manager Cito Gaston said "it's just a day off."
Brandon Phillips, who said "I don’t what the pills are, but they’re helping," says his thumb is getting better.
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