| Greg Maddux, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 6/4, 11:56 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Greg Maddux was brilliant in support of the 2-1 win over the Chicago Cubs, a pitcher's duel won by the consummate veteran and future Hall of Famer. Maddux went seven strong innings to allow just one run on three hit with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Paul Konerko, 1B, Chicago White Sox | Wednesday 6/4, 11:55 PM CT |
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| Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 15th inning Wednesday night, helping the Chicago White Sox to a 6-4 victory against the Kansas City Royals.
Konerko, who has Jimmy Gobble's number, was batting only .198 when he hit the game winning shot. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 6/4, 11:52 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew, batting third in place of the injured David Ortiz, continued his offensive onslaught with an RBI double and a single. |
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| Ted Lilly, P, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 6/4, 11:51 PM CT |
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| Chicago LHP Ted Lilly put an outstanding performance on the mound this evening, but the end result was his fifth loss of the season as the Cubs fell 2-1 to the Padres. Lilly pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing just two runs (both earned) on seven hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Edwin Jackson allowed four runs on six hits, walked three and struck out four in the Rays 5-1 loss to the Red Sox. |
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| Josh Beckett allowed one run in six innings of work, and the Red Sox won their 12th consecutive home game. Beckett issued seven hits, no walks and struck out five in the win. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 11:41 PM CT |
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| The Padres emerged victorious from a pitcher's duel fought against the Chicago Cubs, taking the 2-1 win. The top man behind the offensive effort was outfielder Brian Giles , going 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles on the evening, posting one run scored. |
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| The Cubs suffered a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres this evening, posting a total of just four hits as a team. The leader of the cause was shortstop Ryan Theriot , going 2-for-4 with two singles and his 11th stolen base of the season. |
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| Sidney Ponson, who was starting on three days rest for the first time in his career, was the victim of shoddy defense and funny bounces and the Ranger lost to the Indians 15-9 in embarrassing fashion. Ponson allowed six runs (two earned because of three errors by his teammates) and eight hits. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 6/4, 11:25 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee needed 112 pitches and an aspirin after his five innings on the mound against the Rangers Wednesday night. Lee somehow salvaged a win as he watched his teammates rally for five runs in the sixth to take the lead for good. Lee allowed six runs on nine hits, walked two and struck out eight. The win is Lee's ninth of the season. |
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| Cincinnati second baseman Brandon Phillips went 1-for-3 with a walk against Philadelphia this evening, but more importantly, he swiped two bases that helped him earn two runs scored. |
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| Ryan Garko, 1B, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 6/4, 11:12 PM CT |
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| Ryan Garko drove in a career-high six runs and the Cleveland Indians won an ugly game against the defenseless Texas Rangers 15-9 on Wednesday night. |
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| Mets RHP Pedro Martinez reports he is feeling no pain or discomfort of any kind the day after his first start since returning from a strained left hamstring, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Jason Giambi, 1B, New York Yankees | Wednesday 6/4, 11:05 PM CT |
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| Wilson Betemit starting at first base for the ailing Jason Giambi (foot) on Wednesday night. Giambi took a foul ball off his foot in Minnesota on Monday night. |
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| Nate McLouth, CF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 11:03 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh outfielder Nate McLouth put one RBI on the board today in the win over the Astros and now carries a whopping 43 RBIs on the season. |
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| Rod Barajas, C, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 6/4, 11:03 PM CT |
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| Blue Jays catcher Rod Barajas, who is now the everyday starter for the injured Greg Zaun, left in the sixth with tightness in his lower back and was replaced by Curtis Thigpen. The team didn't announce Barajas' status for Thursday's game. |
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| Jesse Litsch, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 6/4, 10:58 PM CT |
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| Jesse Litsch, who had a 18 inning scoreless streak entering tonight's game against the Yankees, gave up a third inning run to the Yankees ending the streak at 20. The right-hander, 5-0 with a 1.67 ERA in his previous six starts, lost for the first time since April 22 at Tampa Bay. Litsch allowed four runs on 10 hits, walked two and struck out one. |
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| Jorge Posada didn't start in the Yankees Wednesday night win, but he will be in the starting lineup on Thursday. Posada, who been out since April 28 with right rotator cuff tendinitis, is slated to catch Chien-Ming Wang on Thursday in the series finale against Toronto.
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| Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 6/4, 10:48 PM CT |
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| Vernon Wells is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a broken left wrist, according to the AP. He is taking batting practice and could be back within 10 days, Gibbons said. |
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| Wilson Betemit homered off Jesse Litsch helping the Yankees snap a three-game losing streak. Betemit, starting at first base for ailing Jason Giambi (foot), hit a solo homer in the fourth. |
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| Mike Mussina tied for the American League lead in wins pitching the New York Yankees to a 5-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday night. |
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| Jake Peavy, P, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 10:31 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Jake Peavy took a step towards returning to the mound today, completing a successful and challenging bullpen session, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Mark Prior, P, San Diego Padres | Wednesday 6/4, 10:27 PM CT |
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| San Diego RHP Mark Prior underwent surgery to repair damage in his right shoulder today, and doctors report the surgery went well, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Cincinnati outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. wasn't in the starting lineup this evening, but his chase for home run got a shot with a pinch-hit appearance in the eighth inning, according to CBSSports.com. |
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| Glen Perkins was only able to last four innings in his Wednesday night start against the Orioles. The left-hander allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits, walked two and struck out two. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 6/4, 10:15 PM CT |
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| Joe Mauer homered and drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday night. |
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| Daniel Cabrera lost for the first time in six starts as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Baltimore Orioles 7-5 on Wednesday night. The right-hander allowed six runs on eight hits, walked none and struck out three. |
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| Cincinnati RHP Edinson Volquez was strong off the hill in support of the 2-0 win over the Phillies this evening. Volquez pitched seven innings of shutout baseball, allowing just two hits with two walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Joey Votto, 1B, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 6/4, 9:33 PM CT |
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| It wasn't pretty, totaling just three hits as a team on the evening, but Cincinnati managed to score runs and put the win on the board versus Philadelphia, 2-0. First baseman Joey Votto was the voice of offense, going 2-for-3 with a walk and two doubles, good for two RBIs on the night. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 9:30 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia RHP Brett Myers put a strong performance on the mound tonight, but there was no offensive support to speak of and thus he suffered his seventh loss of the season, falling to Cincinnati 2-0. Myers pitched 7 1/3 innings, allowing just one run on one hit with six walks and eight strikeouts. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 9:26 PM CT |
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| The Phillies suffered the 2-0 loss to the Cincinnati Reds this evening, totaling just two hits as an entire team on the night. First baseman Ryan Howard went 1-for-4, outfielder Geoff Jenkins went 1-for-4, and the rest of the team went 0-for-24. |
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| This evening's game pitting the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals has been postponed due to rain, according to MLB.com. The game will be made up as a day-night doubleheader on Thursday with Game 1 beginning at 1:10pm and the second coming at 7:10pm. |
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| Francisco Rodriguez pitched a perfect ninth inning securing a victory for Jered Weaver and the Angels. K-Rod leads the league in saves and recorded his 24th in a 5-4 win over Seattle on Wednesday. |
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| Wednesday night's game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals was rained out. The contest will be made up as part of a day-night doubleheader on Thursday.
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| Zach Duke, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 9:00 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke earned his third win of the season this evening, supporting his Pirates through a 5-2 win over Houston. Duke pitched 7 2/3 innings, allowing just two runs on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Raul Chavez, C, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 6/4, 8:55 PM CT |
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| The Pirates earned the 5-2 victory this evening over the Houston Astros, a win built on the bat of outfielder Raul Chavez . Chavez went just 1-for-3 on the night, but he made that one single work for three RBIs. |
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| Following up on an earlier report, according to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox announced that Josh Beckett is OK. The report noted that the right-hander did not leave the game due to an injury. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Wednesday 6/4, 8:51 PM CT |
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| Houston RHP Roy Oswalt suffered his sixth loss of the season as the Astros fell 5-2 to Pittsburgh. Oswalt pitched six innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| The Astros suffered the 5-2 loss to the Pirates this evening, though third baseman Ty Wigginton attempted to get his team going. Wigginton went 1-for-4 at the plate, hitting his third home run of the season to finish with one RBI and one run scored. |
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| Travis Buck, RF, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 6/4, 8:44 PM CT |
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| Travis Buck hit his second home run of the season Wednesday and the A's scored a 10-2 win over the Tigers. Buck went 2-for-5 in the game with two runs scored and the one RBI. |
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| Josh Beckett went six innings in Thursday's night battle with first place Tampa Bay. The right-hander allowed seven hits and one run. He struck out five and walked none -- and left with a 4-1 lead. Manny Delcarmen replaced Beckett in the seventh inning.
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| Cincinnati outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. was once again held out of the lineup this evening as the Reds face the Phillies, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Wednesday 6/4, 7:41 PM CT |
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| The Nationals have announced LHP Odalis Perez is suffering from tendinitis in his left shoulder and will miss his next scheduled start, according to MLB.com. |
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| Carlos Silva allowed five runs on eight hits, walked two and struck out two in a 5-4 loss to the Angels. |
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| Jeff Weaver, P, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 6/4, 6:57 PM CT |
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| Jeff Weaver allowed 10 hits for the fifth time in 13 starts this season -- but won for the third time in four starts. He allowed four runs, struck out three and walked one. |
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| St. Louis first baseman Albert Pujols is out of the lineup once again this evening as he continues to battle with tightness in his left calf, according to the Sports Network. |
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| The Chicago White Sox announced the addition of free-agent right-handed pitcher Esteban Loaiza to their bullpen on Wednesday, this according to the team website. The veteran signed a one-year contract through the 2008 season. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 6/4, 6:32 PM CT |
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| Updating an earlier report, Rick Ankiel has contracted an infection in his right knee, this according to the team website. The center fielder will not play tonight after being sent back to the Cardinals' team hotel this afternoon. The team has not commented on Ankiel's status moving forward.
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| Billy Wagner allowed a ninth inning hit on Wednesday but he secured John Maine's sixth win of the season with his 13th save. |
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| Giants right-hander Merkin Valdez was scheduled for a two-inning outing at extended spring in Arizona as part of his recovering from a strained elbow, this according to the AP. If he comes out of it OK, he would likely pitch again Saturday. |
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| Fox Sports reports that Yankee catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the disabled list Wednesday. He won't start but he will be available off the bench against Toronto. Posada had been out since April 28 with right rotator cuff injury. "I don't think it's going to be 100 percent, but it's good enough," he said. "I think it's good enough to get going. |
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| The AP noted that Pedro Martinez reported no problems a day after making his second start of the year and first since leaving his April 1st outing with a hamstring injury. |
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| Ray Durham, 2B, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 6:01 PM CT |
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| Ray Durham, who strained a calf muscle while running the bases Tuesday, grounded out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning of Wednesday's 5-3 loss to the Mets. Skipper Bruce Bochy said Durham could play Friday's series opener at Washington after the team has a day off Thursday, this according to the AP. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 5:56 PM CT |
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| Matt Cain allowed five runs on five hits, walked four and struck out three. The Giants right-hander lost his fourth game of the season, his first to the Mets this year. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 5:53 PM CT |
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| John Maine allowed two runs (one earned) on seven hits, walked one and struck out four and the Mets scored a 5-3 win over the San Francisco Giants. The Mets right-hander lowered his ERA from 3.66 to 3.47 with his one-run performance. |
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| Jose Reyes, SS, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 5:47 PM CT |
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| Jose Reyes hit a leadoff double, a home run and finally a single helping the the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 5-3 on Wednesday. Reyes also scored twice.
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| Shortstop Ramon Santiago had to leave today's game in Oakland after appearing to injure his left shoulder while diving at a Rob Bowen single to center. There is no word yet on the severity of the injury. |
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| Justin Duchscherer allowed three hits during his 6.2 innings of work on Wednesday and helped the Oakland Athletics beat the Tigers 10-2, completing a three-game sweep of Detroit.
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| Todd Helton, 1B, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:34 PM CT |
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| Todd Helton extended his hitting streak to 11 games with an infield single in the first inning of the 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday. |
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| Jeff Baker, 2B, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:30 PM CT |
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| Jeff Baker drove in both Colorado runs with his first home run of the season. The long ball was enough to help the Rockies to a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday.
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| Clayton Kershaw struggled with his command on Wednesday. He threw 104 pitches in only five innings, allowing two runs and five hits with five strikeouts and four walks. It was the young left-handers first career loss.
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 6/4, 5:23 PM CT |
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| Aaron Cook worked eight strong innings and the Rockies defeated the Dodgers 2-1 on Wednesday.
Cook allowed a run and six hits, struck out six and walked one. |
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| The Rangers optioned reliever Travis Metcalf to Triple-A Oklahoma on Wednesday, this according to the Star-Telegram. |
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| The Rangers added arms to their weary bullpen today by recalling Kameron Loe from Oklahoma City and purchasing the contract of Elizardo Ramirez, this according to the Star Telegram. |
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| A.J. Murray, who has been diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain, was placed on the disabled list Wednesday, according to the Star Telegram. Murray missed the 2006 season to shoulder surgery and didn't throw a pitch in 2004 to a torn labrum. |
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| Jensen Lewis, who was promoted to the 25-man roster on Tuesday, was optioned to Buffalo today to make room for reliever Rick Bauer, notes the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Tom Mastny, P, Cleveland Indians | Wednesday 6/4, 5:06 PM CT |
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| Tom Mastny, who was called up from Buffalo to made his first big league start Tuesday, was optioned back to Buffalo today, this according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Kameron Loe was recalled from Oklahoma City. He was added to the 25-man roster to bolster a bullpen that has been depleted in the Rangers current series against the Indians, this according to the Star-Telegram. |
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| Reliever Brian Slocum was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo today to bolster a depleted Indians bullpen, this according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The promotion is a result of the Jake Westbrook injury.
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| The Rangers expect Vicente Padilla back from his bereavement leave tomorrow, and he will make a start Friday, notes the Star-Telegram. Scott Feldman will pitch Saturday and Doug Mathis Sunday. |
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| Rick Bauer, P, Toronto Blue Jays | Wednesday 6/4, 4:45 PM CT |
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| Reliever Rick Bauer was promoted from Triple-A Buffalo, N.Y., to patch the Indians' battered pitching staff, this according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. |
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| Micah Owings allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits, walked one and struck out three in only three innings of work. Owings got a quick hook in the loss, but all in all, most of the hits he surrendered were singles. He wasn't sharp and his fastball and slider were flat, but his removal after only 67 pitches was somewhat of a surprise. |
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| Manny Parra, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 4:30 PM CT |
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| Manny Parra tied a career high with eight strikeouts in seven innings, retiring his final 14 batters and the Milwaukee Brewers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 10-1 on Thursday.
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 6/4, 4:26 PM CT |
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| Corey Hart hit a three-run, inside-the-park home run and the Milwaukee Brewers scored a 10-1 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. |
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| Carlos Pena, 1B, Tampa Bay Rays | Wednesday 6/4, 3:56 PM CT |
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| Carlos Pena has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a fractured left index finger, according to the St. Petersburg Times. To fill his spot on the roster, the team recalled outfielder Justin Ruggiano. |
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| Tom Glavine, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 3:53 PM CT |
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| Tom Glavine was handed a no decision today, but fared well as he only surrendered two runs on six hits over five innings, in a 6-4 loss to Florida, with two walks and five strikeouts. One of the runs allowed came on a Hanley Ramirez homer. |
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| Jeff Francoeur went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Florida. |
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| Noah Lowry, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 6/4, 3:42 PM CT |
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| Noah Lowry reportedly may not return to the diamond in 2008, according to the AP. He underwent another MRI on his surgically repaired throwing forearm, and could be done for 2008. Manager Bruce Bochy commented, "That’s questionable. We don’t know if he will be back on the mound this year. It’s fair to say we’re getting to that point that it’s a fair question."
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| Mark Hendrickson allowed four runs on nine hits over six innings in Wednesday's 6-4 win over the Braves, with two walks and two strikeouts. He ended the day with a no decision. |
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 6-4 win against the Braves, with both of his hits going for home runs. He also walked twice, and added a stolen base to his already strong stat-line for the day. |
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| Scot Shields, P, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 6/4, 3:25 PM CT |
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| Scot Shields has left the Angels' in Seattle to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Southern California, according to the OC Register. Shields felt tightness in his left side while warming up Saturday. He pitched a scoreless inning that night but has not pitched since.
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| Vladimir Guerrero has left the Angels in Seattle to be examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Southern California, according to the Orange County Register. Guerrero has not played since suffering a hyperflexion of his right knee Sunday.
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| Chone Figgins, who is battling right hamstring irritation, is not expected to begin his rehab assignment this weekend, according to the Orange County Register. Figgins said he ran the bases before Tuesday’s game and was a little sore in the ailing area of his hamstring. Coach Mike Sciosca said, "He’s probably not progressing enough to be in games this weekend but he’s definitely moving in the right direction." |
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| Brian Schneider returned to the Mets' lineup today against the Giants following a two-game absence, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Reliever Phil Stockman has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond, according to MLB.com. He will cover the roster spot for John Smoltz, who fell back on the DL, and is expected to undergo season-ending surgery on his shoulder. |
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| Moises Alou, LF, New York Mets | Wednesday 6/4, 2:19 PM CT |
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| Moises Alou has stated that he doesn't expect to come off the DL until next Tuesday, at the earliest, after suffering a slight setback with his strained left calf, according to the NY Post. |
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| John Smoltz, P, Atlanta Braves | Wednesday 6/4, 1:54 PM CT |
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| John Smoltz has officially been placed on the DL as he will undergo season-ending surgery on his right shoulder, according to MLB.com. At his news conference, Smoltz stated, "I can't compete against my body anymore. I said I would retire if the desire was gone. I'm not there yet. I'm not there emotionally. Physically, that's still to be determined." GM Frank Wren added, "It's a sad day in a lot of ways. We don't know if the surgery will allow him to pitch, or whether it will allow him to go on with his life."
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| Lee Gardner, P, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 1:46 PM CT |
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| Lee Gardner underwent right shoulder surgery on Tuesday, and his 2008 campaign is over, according to MLB.com. |
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| Raul Casanova has been placed on the bereavement list on Wednesday, according to CBSsports.com. The team recalled catcher Robinson Cancel from Triple-A New Orleans to cover his spot on the roster. Casanova's father has passed away. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 6/4, 1:03 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Ryan Freel has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained right hamstring, according to RedlegNation.com. Corey Patterson has been called up to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| Corey Patterson has been recalled from Triple-A Louisville, according to RedlegNation.com. Ryan Freel has been placed on the DL due to a strained hamstring, as an adjoining move. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 12:52 PM CT |
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| Dan Uggla left the Marlins early Wednesday to attend the birth of his second child, according to the Palm Beach Post. |
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| Jayson Werth, RF, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 6/4, 12:05 PM CT |
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| Jayson Werth stated that if he is not ready to come off the DL when eligible on Saturday, then he will likely wait until Tuesday to return, according to the Philadelphia Daily News. Manager Charlie Manuel said Tuesday that Werth likely would play a couple of games in the minors before rejoining the team. |
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| Paul Hoover, C, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 6/4, 11:55 AM CT |
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| Paul Hoover has been recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to CBSsports.com. |
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| Reliever Chris Britton is believed to be the likely candidate to be sent down to make room for Jorge Posada on the roster when he gets activated from the DL this week, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| Jason Giambi, 1B, New York Yankees | Wednesday 6/4, 10:53 AM CT |
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| Jason Giambi was forced out of Tuesday action in the seventh inning after being struck on the left foot by a pitch, according to the NY Daily News. |
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 6/4, 10:48 AM CT |
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| GM Theo Epstein said that slugger David Ortiz will be in a cast for two-to-three weeks as he recovers from his wrist injury, according to the Boston Herald. Epstein noted, "The integrity of Ortiz’ tendon hasn’t been compromised at all. That’s why the doctors are pretty confident that to immobilize it in this hard cast for a period of time, there’s a pretty significant chance it will heal itself in that time period, and we’ll know it will have because David will be pain-free and not tender."
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| The first step in Ryan Zimmerman's rehab from a small labral tear in his right shoulder will be a week of rest and anti-inflammatory medication, and he will be re-examined afterward. He said, "I think I want to come back a lot quicker. But I think it's going to be a little bit longer. I don't know weeks or anything like that. It's going to be taken slowly, and they're going to be pretty strict about it." He added, "If I'm going to have to get surgery, if I can get to the point where I can play the rest of the year and be sure that I won't hurt anything, I think that would be the plan that I would go."
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| Mark Kotsay, CF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 6/4, 10:17 AM CT |
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| Mark Kotsay stated on Tuesday that his back spasms have not gotten better in nine days and there remains no timetable for his return to action, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kotsay said, "It's day-to-day. We're doing all the necessary treatments, trying to get me back as soon as possible. It's a mental grind. I'm sure everybody's wondering what's going on." |
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