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| Dodger infielder Nomar Garciaparra recently completed a full battery of of medical tests and doctors now believe his constant struggles with frequent calf pulls may be the result of unidentified blood-flow problems, according to the Los Angeles Times. |
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| Joe Saunders rebounded from his worst outing of the year with a superb effort Tuesday. The lefty allowed one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings. He moved his record to 9-2 on the year. |
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| Jeff Manship threw a complete game shutout four-hitter for High-A Fort Myers on Tuesday. He allowed one walk and struck out five batters. |
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| Brent Clevlen hit a pair of home runs and drove in five baserunners for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday. |
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| Kyle Lohse, P, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/3, 11:40 PM CT |
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| St. Louis RHP Kyle Lohse earned his third consecutive win this evening as the Cards put the 6-1 win on the Nationals. Lohse pitched five innings, allowing just one run on four hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| The Cardinals put the 6-1 hurt on the Washington Nationals this evening with catcher Yadier Molina leading the charge. Molina went 2-for-5 at the dish with his third homer of the season, good for three RBIs on the night. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 6/3, 11:31 PM CT |
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| Washington LHP Odalis Perez suffered his fifth loss of the season this evening as the Nationals fell 6-1 to the St. Louis Cardinals. Perez lasted just three innings, surrendering four runs (only one earned) on five hits with two walks and no strikeouts. |
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| The Washington Nationals found tough times against the St. Louis Cardinals this evening, falling 6-1 with a total of six hits for the entire team. Outfielder Ryan Langerhans is the player of note, going 1-for-3 with the Nationals' lone RBI of the night. |
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| Milton Bradley belted a pair of homers in Texas' 12-7 win over Cleveland Tuesday. He now has 11 dingers on the year, to go along with 36 RBI and a .323 batting mark. |
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| Dana Eveland has displayed pretty good control this year, but that was not the case Tuesday night as the lefty walked seven in 4 1/3 innings. He also allowed three runs and three hits with three Ks. |
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| In his first start since coming off the DL, Dontrelle Willis tossed four scoreless inning Tuesday night, allowing just two hits while striking out three. Unfortunately, Willis also continued to display the control problems that have plagued him, walking five. |
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| Shin-Soo Choo pinch-hit for Franklin Gutierrez Tuesday and finished the night with a two-RBI double and solo home run in his two at-bats. Choo has three hits in seven at-bats to go along with a .636 OBP since being recalled. |
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| The Marlins have optioned LHP Taylor Tankersley to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to MLB.com. |
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| A.J. Murray, who left Tuesday's outing after 2 1/3 innings, has been diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain by team doctor Keith Meister, according to the Star-Telegram. The team will wait 7-10 days before re-evaluating the left-hander. |
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| San Francisco RHP Kevin Correia has likely made his final rehab start for Triple-A Fresno, according to MLB.com. |
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| Vernon Wells took batting practice Tuesday and manager John Gibbons said the outfielder reported no problems, according to the AP. Wells is coming back from a broken wrist. |
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| Justin Morneau was in the lineup again Tuesday despite a sore left knee and a sore calf, according to the AP. Manager Ron Gardenhire said he might give Morneau a day or two in DH spot to let him rest. |
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| Ichiro Suzuki's .288 batting average is disappointing by his standards, but the outfielder has not disappointed in the steals department, as he has been successful on 24 of 26 attempts this season. That puts him on pace for 67 thefts on the year, which would be 13 more than his career high and 30 more than he managed last season. |
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| Milwaukee RHP Seth McClung put his best effort forth this evening and helped his Brewers to a dominating 7-1 victory over Arizona. McClung pitched six innings, allowing one run on six his without a single walk surrendered and four strikeouts on the night. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 6/3, 10:28 PM CT |
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| The Milwaukee Brewers put the offense in full effect this evening, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-1. Shortstop J.J. Hardy did more than his fair share in contributing a 2-for-4 performance at the plate, hitting his third home run of the season to finish with two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Alexei Ramirez had a single, double and home run while driving in two and scoring two in Tuesday's 9-5 win over Kansas City. |
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| Arizona LHP Randy Johnson pushed himself into the second spot on the all-time strikeout leaders list this evening, but despite a strong effort from the mound, the offense failed to back his work and left him with the loss in a 7-1 fall against Milwaukee. Johnson pitched 6 1/3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on six hits, surrendering just one walk with eight strikeouts. |
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| George Sherrill recorded his 19th save of the season on Tuesday night, retiring the Twins in order while striking out one in a 5-3 win. |
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| Radhames Liz won his 2008 debut Tuesday, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out four over 5 1/3 innings. |
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| Arizona was struggling from the outset this evening, taking the 7-1 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers, but the finger of blame does not fall towards third baseman Mark Reynolds . Reynolds went 2-for-3 with a walk at the plate, the only Arizona batter with multiple hits, hitting his seventh double of the season to total one RBI on the night. |
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| St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols has left tonight's battle with Washington early due to the tightness in his leg, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Houston LHP Wandy Rodriguez was stellar on the mound in support of the Astros' 2-0 win over Pittsburgh this evening, pitching six innings of shutout baseball with five hits allowed, one walk, and three strikeouts. |
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| Houston put 10 hits on the Pirates this evening and needed each and every one of them pulling the 2-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Second baseman Kazuo Matsui led the way, going 4-for-4 (all singles) with two runs scored. |
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| Zack Greinke was rocked for eight runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out three over six innings Tuesday. He surrendered four home runs to the White Sox. |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Phil Dumatrait pitched reasonably well for his Pirates this evening, but the end result was a 2-0 loss. Dumatrait pitched six innings, allowing two runs (both earned) on seven hits with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Joel Zumaya was sharp in his first rehab outing Tuesday at High-A Lakeland, throwing 24 pitches over two scoreless innings. He allowed a hit and a walk and struck out one while topping out at 101 MPH on the radar gun, according to MLB.com. The reliever is coming back from surgery to repair the A/C joint in his right shoulder. |
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 6/3, 9:46 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh managed just five hits this evening as they suffer the shutout loss to the Houston Astros, 2-0, with shortstop Jack Wilson serving as the only offensive performance of note. Wilson went 2-for-4 at the plate with his third double of the season. |
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| Lenny DiNardo was outrighted to Triple-A Sacramento Tuesday, four days after the A's designated the lefty for assignment. |
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| Carl Crawford grounded out as a pinch hitter Tuesday. He didn't start for the second straight game because of soreness in his right knee and hamstring. |
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| The Braves earned the 5-4 win over Florida this evening, but pitching wasn't the name of the game. Starting RHP Jorge Campillo lasted just four innings to allow four runs (all earned) on six hits with one walk allowed and three strikeouts on the night. |
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| Justin Masterson picked up the win for the Red Sox Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six frames. He now boasts a 2.95 ERA after his first three starts for the Sox. |
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| Third baseman Chipper Jones continues to carry the load for the Atlanta Braves as they earned a 5-4 win over Florida this evening. Jones went 2-for-4 at the dish, hitting his 13th home run of the season to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| A.J. Murray had to leave Tuesday's start after 2 1/3 innings due to soreness in his pitching shoulder. He gave up a run on six hits and a walk before exiting. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Tuesday 6/3, 9:33 PM CT |
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| The Marlins suffered the 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves this evening, but second baseman Dan Uggla continued to show his team the way to better returns. Uggla went 2-for-3 with a walk at the plate, hitting two home runs ( and on the season) to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the evening. |
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| Adam Eaton, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 6/3, 9:22 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Adam Eaton picked up his second win of the season this evening as the Phillies put the 3-2 win on the Cincinnati Reds. Eaton pitched 6 2/3 innings, allowing just one run on three hits with no walks surrendered and five strikeouts. |
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| Chase Utley, 2B, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 6/3, 9:19 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia second baseman Chase Utley continues to work as a force of reckoning, going 2-for-3 this evening with a walk and his 17th double of the season as the Phillies put the Reds to bed, 3-2. |
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| The Phillies did plenty of hitting his evening but had to fight for the 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. The man of the hour was leadoff man Jimmy Rollins , going 3-for-4 at the dish with his 15th double of the season and two stolen bases (now carrying 10 on the season) with a run scored. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Aaron Harang suffered yet another troubling loss this evening as his Reds fell 3-2 to the Phillies. Harang went six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on nine hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| The Reds have suffered the 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies this evening, though third baseman Edwin Encarnacion did what he could to get his team on track. Encarnacion went 2-for-4 at the plate with a triple (his first of the season) and his 10th home run of the season, totaling one RBI and two runs scored on the evening. |
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| Milwaukee reliever Salomon Torres is reportedly making manager Ned Yost rethink what he may do when regular closer Eric Gagne returns from injury, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Tuesday 6/3, 8:51 PM CT |
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| Cincinnati outfielder Ryan Freel has left tonight's game against the Phillies due to a leg injury, according to the Sports Network. |
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| Delwyn Young, LF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Tuesday 6/3, 8:48 PM CT |
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| The Dodgers have given the start in right field tonight to Delwyn Young, sitting Andre Ethier on the bench, according to the LA Daily News. |
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| Ryan Speier, P, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 6/3, 8:45 PM CT |
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| The Rockies have activated RHP Ryan Speier from the disabled list, according to MLB.com. |
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| St. Louis RHP Matt Clement completed his first minor-league rehab assignment today, and the reports indicate it went well, according to MLB.com. |
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| Ian Kennedy, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 6/3, 8:25 PM CT |
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| Ian Kennedy, recovering from a strained right lat, made 35 throws while playing catch from 60 feet Tuesday, according to MLB.com. Kennedy said he didn't feel anything during the throwing session, and he's been relatively pain-free since Thursday. "Thursday, I felt a little something there because that was our first day of really stretching it out, trying to rub things out," Kennedy said. "On Friday, it felt significantly better. Saturday, it felt really good, and Sunday even better." |
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| A sore left hamstring kept Victor Martinez out of the lineup Tuesday for the second time in three games. However, he's not expected to need a stint in the DL. "Not right now," manager Eric Wedge said on MLB.com. "As long as the time off gives him help. It doesn't affect him when he's catching, which is a tremendous bonus for us." Wedge said the hamstring clearly affected Martinez when he faced lefty Eddie Guardado in Monday's game, which is why V-Mart was held out of the lineup against Rangers left-handed starter A.J. Murray on Tuesday. "It looked like [the hamstring] grabbed him from the right side," Wedge said. |
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| Ryan Wagner, P, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 6/3, 8:08 PM CT |
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| Washington reliever Ryan Wagner , currently residing on the team's 60-day disabled list, has rejoined the team after a small stint in extended spring training, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Arizona LHP Randy Johnson has taken sole possession of second place on baseball's career strikeout list, sending Mike Cameron back to the dugout in the first inning of tonight's game versus Milwaukee, according to the Houston Chronicle. |
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| Jorge Posada, recovering from soreness in his throwing shoulder, could be back by in the lineup Thursday, according to the AP. He caught seven innings and went 1-for-2 with a sacrifice fly and a walk Tuesday in an extended spring game. "His arm was great today," manager Joe Girardi said. "So probably this evening after the game, maybe I'll talk to [general manager Brian Cashman] on my way home and might see him in there on Thursday." |
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| Nick Blackburn, who had to leave Sunday's start after getting hit in the face by a line drive, took some choppers hit right back at him Tuesday to test his nerves, according to MLB.com. The pitcher admitted to having jitters, but he came through the session fine. "[Third base coach Scott Ullger] hit one that skipped and I was a little jumpy," Blackburn said. "But it's good to get it out of the way." |
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| Brendan Ryan, SS, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 6/3, 7:40 PM CT |
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| St. Louis shortstop Brendan Ryan is dealing with neck and upper back soreness, according to MLB.com. |
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| Mike Aviles, SS, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 6/3, 7:39 PM CT |
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| Mike Aviles started last Thursday at shortstop but hasn't played since. The position has been a revolving door lately for the Royals, but manager Trey Hillman sees Aviles as a backup for the time being. "Just as an extra for us. Not to depreciate his value but that's what he is for right now," Hillman said on MLB.com. |
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| Tony Pena Jr. was back in the starting lineup Tuesday after the Royals used four different shortstops in four games. "Tony's playing today and we'll see how he does. Hopefully, some of the work that we got done this last homestand will play out," manager Trey Hillman said on MLB.com. |
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| Atlanta RHP John Smoltz reports he is feeling "pretty sore" today, one day after returning from the DL to make relief appearance in the Braves 7-5 win over Florida, according to MLB.com. |
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| Joba Chamberlain's first big-league start didn't go as well as hoped. Joba lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit and four walks while striking out three. |
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| Atlanta LHP Mike Hampton threw off a mound today, the first time he's tossed off the hill since the Braves removed him from the lineup before a planned start on April 3rd, according to MLB.com. |
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| Florida outfielder Josh Willingham took 25 pain-free swings off a tee in the batting cage today, according to MLB.com. |
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| Kevin Hart, P, Chicago Cubs | Tuesday 6/3, 7:04 PM CT |
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| The Chicago Cubs have recalled RHP Kevin Hart from Triple-A Iowa, according to ChicagoSports.com. |
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| With Carl Crawford out of the lineup, hot-hitting catcher Dioner Navarro was penciled into the No. 2 spot Tuesday. "He reminds me a lot of Carl Crawford," manager Joe Maddon told MLB.com with a chuckle. "The thing about that is, [Navarro is] a switch-hitter. There's a lot of things you can do with him. He plays a pretty complete game. He's not fast, but he's a very good baserunner. If you look at his on-base percentage hitting left-handed [.404], I'm just trying to get people on base in front of the three, four, five guys." |
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| The Marlins have been concerned with Scott Olsen's lack of velocity in recent starts, but the lefty's velocity was better in Monday's start. He had been topping out at 85 lately, but Monday he was averaging 88 MPH and touched 92. "I felt good. My fastball was coming out pretty well," Olsen said on MLB.com. Olsen's slider was also much improved Monday after pitching coach Mark Wiley detected something in the southpaw's delivery before the game, which was corrected. |
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| The Mets reports catcher Brian Schneider will be out of the lineup tonight as New York faces San Francisco, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Still battling a hip flexor, Mets second baseman Luis Castillo will once again be out of the lineup this evening has New York faces off with San Francisco, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue Jays | Tuesday 6/3, 6:36 PM CT |
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| Aaron Hill missed his fourth straight start Tuesday due to a concussion, according to MLB.com. Hill took part in early batting practice at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday but is still feeling the lingering effects of an injury that occurred last Thursday. "Frustrated," Hill said when asked how he was feeling. "I'm kind of getting tired of being honest, because they keep me out of the lineup. But, like I've said before, I don't want to push it." |
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| It has been reported that David Ortiz would require at least a month on the DL, but Ortiz hopes to be back from his wrist injury in three weeks, according to MLB.com. He will sport a cast on the wrist for the next 2-3 weeks. "The doctor says 70 to 80 percent of the people that have this, when they get a cast, it normally goes back," Ortiz said. "I have clicking when I move my hand. If the pain goes away, that's the main key. If the pain goes away and I still have the clicking, then I can probably play through it and maybe fix it after the season. Otherwise, if I still have the pain, I'm going to be out. If I have surgery, it's probably going to be the whole season." |
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| The Yankees optioned Scott Patterson to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday. He allowed a run on a hit and two walks over 1 1/3 innings in his lone appearance with the Yanks. |
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| Dan Giese, P, New York Yankees | Tuesday 6/3, 5:23 PM CT |
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| The Yankees purchased the contract of Dan Giese from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Tuesday. Giese held a 1.98 ERA in 13 games at Scranton this season. He replaces Scott Patterson on the roster. |
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| Jorge Posada caught six innings and went 1-for-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly in an extended spring training game Tuesday, according to the AP. He has been sidelined since April 27 with a sore right shoulder. Posada tested the shoulder further on Tuesday, throwing out baserunners at second base. It was the third game in which he made throws to second base and his sixth extended spring training game overall. |
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| Milton Bradley is starting in right field Tuesday for the first time in nearly a month, according to the Star-Telegram. He is switching spots with David Murphy, who will be in the DH spot. |
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| Hank Blalock is taking grounders from Ron Washington and Art Howe at first base, less than a week after undergoing surgery to relieve irritation in his right wrist from carpal tunnel syndrome, according to the Star-Telegram. He's not throwing the ball but just on fielding with his glove hand. |
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| David Ortiz expects to wear a cast on his left wrist for two to three weeks, according to the AP. He's hoping the cast will allow the wrist to heal sufficiently to get him back in the lineup soon. Ortiz tore the sheath that surrounds his tendon on a swing Saturday. |
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| Carl Crawford isn't in the starting lineup for the second straight game Tuesday because of soreness in his right knee and hamstring, according to the St. Petersburg Times. However, Crawford isn't expected to miss much time after an MRI showed no problems. |
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| Ken Griffey Jr. is out of the lineup again Tuesday for the second straight day because of general soreness, according to the AP. Manager Dusty Baker said Griffey would be available to pinch hit and could return to the lineup Wednesday. Griffey is sitting on 599 career home runs. |
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| The Tigers designated Francisco Cruceta for assignment Tuesday. Casey Fossum was recalled to replace him on the roster. |
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| Lefty Casey Fossum has been recalled by the Tigers from Triple-A Toledo, according to the AP. As an adjoining move, the team designated Francisco Cruceta for assignment. |
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| Vladimir Guerrero is nursing a sore right knee, but hopes to return to the Angels' lineup tonight, especially as they face Seattle lefty Erik Bedard, according to MLB.com. Guerrero is 6-for-13 (.462) with a homer and three RBI over his career against the former Orioles' ace. |
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| Joe Saunders will be targeting his ninth win of the season tonight when he takes the hill against the Mariners in Seattle, according to MLB.com. Saunders is 3-1 with a 5.67 ERA in five career outings against the Mariners.
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| Paul Konerko will return to the cleanup spot in the order against the Royals tonight, according to the Chicago Tribune. Tonight's lineup has Orlando Cabrera leading off, with AJ Pierzynski second, and Carlos Quentin third. Jim Thome drops to fifth in the order, with Jermaine Dye following him sixth. Nick Swisher moves up to seventh, and Joe Crede drops to eighth. Alexei Ramirez gets the start at second base, and hits ninth. |
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| Carl Crawford is not in the Rays' starting lineup for tonight's battle against the Red Sox, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Jason Wood, 1B, Florida Marlins | Tuesday 6/3, 2:41 PM CT |
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| Infielder Jason Wood is believed to be a strong candidate to be called up from Triple-A Albuquerque when the team decides to trim down from 13 pitchers to 12, according to MLB.com. |
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| Prized pitching prospect Christopher Volstad has been placed on the seven-day DL at Double-A Carolina due to a right triceps strain, according to MLB.com. |
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| Alejandro De Aza has stopped running drills for seven days due to soreness to his left ankle sprain, according to MLB.com. |
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| Lee Gardner had a follow-up visit with Dr. James Andrews in Alabama, according to MLB.com. Gardner has right elbow inflammation as well as shoulder discomfort, and it is believed that Andrews is examining his shoulder. |
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| Jorge Campillo has appeared in 16 games this season, but will be making his fourth start tonight against Florida, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Marlins have pushed Burke Badenhop's start back a few times, but he is now set to take the mound tonight against the Braves, according to MLB.com. |
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| Scott Munter, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 6/3, 2:11 PM CT |
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| Scott Munter has been re-signed by the Giants and sent to Triple-A Fresno, according to Yahoo Sports. |
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| Kent Mercker has been placed on the 15-day DL due to chronic back pain, according to the AP. That was the second time this season he has been brought down by his back. The Reds purchased the contract of left-hander Danny Herrera from Triple-A Louisville to cover his spot on the roster. |
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| Matt Garza, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 6/3, 1:00 PM CT |
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| Matt Garza will make his 10th start of the season tonight against Boston at Fenway Park, according to MLB.com. He is 0-0 with a 5.40 ERA in one start against Boston this season, but he is 2-0 with a 2.53 ERA in two career starts at Fenway Park.
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| Justin Masterson will make his third start of the season tonight against the Rays, according to MLB.com. |
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| Jensen Lewis has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Jake Westbrook has been placed on the 15-day DL due to right elbow soreness, and Lewis covers his spot on the roster. |
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| Jake Westbrook has officially been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sore right elbow, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The team called up reliever Jensen Lewis from Triple-A Buffalo as an adjoining move. |
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| First baseman Chris Carter has been called up from Triple-A Pawtuckett, according to the Providence Journal. He has been brought in to fill the roster spot for David Ortiz, who landed on the DL. |
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