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Maicer Izturis, SS, Los Angeles AngelsFriday 6/6, 11:57 PM CT
Maicer Izturis has been filling the void at the top of the Angels' order nicely over the last week. Izturis homered to lead off the game Friday, and it was actually the first time in six games that he didn't have multiple hits.
Randy Wolf, P, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 11:53 PM CT
Randy Wolf outdueled Johan Santana Friday, limiting the Mets to one run on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings in San Diego's 2-1 win.
Michael Young, SS, Texas RangersFriday 6/6, 11:49 PM CT
X-rays on Michael Young's left ring finger revealed a break at the tip of the finger. However, Young says that he will play tomorrow, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Daisuke Matsuzaka, P, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 11:40 PM CT
Daisuke Matsuzaka will throw off flat ground Saturday, according to the AP. Dice-K has been on the disabled list since May 30 with a rotator cuff strain.
Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh PiratesFriday 6/6, 11:38 PM CT
Ryan Doumit was 0-for-4 at the plate Friday in his first game back from a fractured thumb. Doumit hadn't played since May 14th.
Aaron Hill, 2B, Toronto Blue JaysFriday 6/6, 11:35 PM CT
Aaron Hill missed his seventh straight game Friday due to a concussion, according to the AP. Hill is still suffering lightheadedness and headaches.
Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue JaysFriday 6/6, 11:32 PM CT
Vernon Wells could be back by the middle of next week, manager John Gibbons told the AP. Wells, who is working his way back from a fractured left wrist, went 2-for-4 with four RBI at Single-A Dunedin Thursday in his first rehab game.
Dmitri Young, 1B, Washington NationalsFriday 6/6, 11:28 PM CT
Dmitri Young did not play Friday due to the flu, according to the AP. Aaron Boone played first in place of Young, and Kory Casto replaced Boone at third.
Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco GiantsFriday 6/6, 11:26 PM CT
Aaron Rowand will be re-examined on Saturday after leaving Friday's game in the seventh inning with an injury to his right quad, according to the AP.
Chone Figgins, 3B, Los Angeles AngelsFriday 6/6, 11:22 PM CT
Chone Figgins ran the bases for the second time Friday and "didn't feel anything," according to MLB.com. "There was no pain today," Figgins said. "It felt good. Tuesday when I ran [in Seattle] it felt a little sore -- sometimes when I ran." Manager Mike Scioscia said Figgins wasn't quite ready to play in rehab games but thinks that could happen "early next week -- and he'll probably start at [Class A] Rancho [Cucamonga], since it's closer." Figgins is coming back from a right hamstring injury.
Reggie Abercrombie, CF, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 11:13 PM CT
The Astros recalled Reggie Abercrombie from Triple-A Round Rock Friday. Abercrombie was hitting .288 with nine homers, 25 RBI and 14 steals for Round Rock.
Jose Cruz Jr., CF, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 11:10 PM CT
The Astros designated Jose Cruz Jr. for assignment Friday. Cruz was hitting just .122 and had only one extra-base hit in 49 at-bats. The team has recalled Reggie Abercrombie from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Cruz on the roster.
Rich Hill, P, Chicago CubsFriday 6/6, 10:59 PM CT
Rich Hill made his second start for Triple-A Iowa since suffering from back spasms, allowing one run on one hit with seven walks and five strikeouts.
Geovany Soto, C, Chicago CubsFriday 6/6, 10:56 PM CT
Geovany Soto didn't start Friday because of a swollen finger that he apparently aggravated on a swing, according to MLB.com. "He's got a little bit of swelling in his bottom hand," manager Lou Piniella said. "We're trying to figure out why the bottom hand leaves the bat. The one that should leave is the top hand. He swings and when the bottom hand comes off, somehow the top hand rubs over the finger and he has a little swelling in there."
B.J. Upton, CF, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 10:52 PM CT
B.J. Upton had a home run and two steals while scoring three runs in Tampa's win over Texas Friday.
Scott Kazmir, P, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 10:50 PM CT
Scott Kazmir allowed two runs on six hits while striking out six over eight innings Friday to pick up his sixth win. His ERA now sits at 1.40 and WHIP at 0.91 after seven starts.
Jeremy Bonderman, P, Detroit TigersFriday 6/6, 10:46 PM CT
Jeremy Bonderman went to see a doctor Friday after reporting some discomfort around his right shoulder, according to CBSsports.com. Two club sources told CBS that he would be checked for a possible circulation problem in the shoulder. The Tigers have yet to comment directly on the Bonderman, but the righty isn't expected to make his scheduled start Sunday and will likely be placed on the DL.
Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White SoxFriday 6/6, 10:24 PM CT
Joe Crede had four hits, including a pair of solo homers, in Chicago's 10-6 win Friday.
Alexi Casilla, 2B, Minnesota TwinsFriday 6/6, 10:20 PM CT
Alexi Casilla had another big night for the Twins Friday, picking up a pair of hits, including his third homer of the year. Casilla has five hits over the last two nights and is riding a nine-game hitting streak.
Todd Wellemeyer, P, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 10:15 PM CT
An MRI Friday on Todd Wellemeyer's elbow came back negative. However, the right-hander's next start is still in question.
Tim Lincecum, P, San Francisco GiantsFriday 6/6, 10:12 PM CT
The Giants are an undeniably bad team, but that hasn't kept Tim Lincecum from getting off to a fantastic start. The righty held the Nats to one run on five hits while striking out five over seven innings Friday to pick up his eighth win of the season against just one loss.
Jorge Cantu, 3B, Florida MarlinsFriday 6/6, 10:08 PM CT
Jorge Cantu was the offensive star for the Marlins Friday, picking up a pair of solo homers and a double in an 11-3 loss to Cincinnati.
Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati RedsFriday 6/6, 10:05 PM CT
Jay Bruce entered Friday's game coming off of two straight hitless contests. He then struck out in his first at-bat Friday before finishing the night 3-for-4 with two walks, two runs and three RBI.
Nick Markakis, RF, Baltimore OriolesFriday 6/6, 10:01 PM CT
Nick Markakis was 4-for-4 with a run scored and RBI in the Orioles' 6-5 come from behind win over the Blue Jays Friday.
Brandon Webb, P, Arizona DiamondbacksFriday 6/6, 9:58 PM CT
Brandon Webb picked up his 11th win of the season Friday, limiting the Pirates to one run on three hits while striking out three over seven innings of work.
Darrell Rasner, P, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 9:56 PM CT
Darrell Rasner was a tough luck loser Friday, allowing just two runs on nine hits while striking out four over eight innings in a 2-1 loss to Kansas City.
Mike Aviles, SS, Kansas City RoyalsFriday 6/6, 9:54 PM CT
Mike Aviles started for the Royals on Friday night at shortstop and responded with a pair of doubles and a run scored in three at-bats.
Kyle Davies, P, Kansas City RoyalsFriday 6/6, 9:49 PM CT
Kyle Davies had an impressive performance Friday night, holding the Yankees to one run over 6 2/3 innings while allowing seven hits and a walk with three strikeouts.
Felix Hernandez, P, Seattle MarinersFriday 6/6, 9:45 PM CT
Felix Hernandez had his second straight stellar performance Friday, holding the Red Sox scoreless over six innings while allowing six hits and three walks with five strikeouts.
Joe Borowski, P, Cleveland IndiansFriday 6/6, 9:42 PM CT
Joe Borowski picked up his fifth save Friday in the Tribe's win over Detroit. The closer has notched three saves and has yet to allow a run in five appearances since returning from a triceps injury.
Frank Thomas, DH, Oakland AthleticsFriday 6/6, 9:39 PM CT
Frank Thomas is back in his home in Las Vegas rehabbing from his right quad injury, and the A's expect Thomas to be in Sin City for about another week, according to the AP. Thomas has a physical therapist he works with in Las Vegas. "He's going to be there a while," manager Bob Geren said. "We want to make sure it's healthy, period." The Big Hurt isn't yet ready to begin hitting again.
Aaron Rowand, CF, San Francisco GiantsFriday 6/6, 9:25 PM CT
Aaron Rowand had to exit Friday's game after six innings due to an apparent right hip injury, according to SportsTicker.
Alex Gonzalez, SS, Cincinnati RedsFriday 6/6, 9:23 PM CT
Alex Gonzalez, coming back from a fractured knee, has been running for a week now but but had to dial it back a little, according to MLB.com. "Hitting and fielding feels good -- the problem is the running," said Gonzalez. "I still feel something there. I'm running 70-75 percent, but that's good."
Jeff Keppinger, SS, Cincinnati RedsFriday 6/6, 9:20 PM CT
Jeff Keppinger ran the bases on Friday at the club's spring complex and is expected to do so again on Saturday and could DH in an extended camp game on Sunday before starting a rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. He is working his way back from a broken left kneecap.
Josh Willingham, LF, Washington NationalsFriday 6/6, 9:15 PM CT
Josh Willingham dressed out during batting practice Friday, stretched out with the team and also shagged some fly balls, but that doesn't mean he's close to returning to the lineup, manager Fredi Gonzalez told MLB.com. "It'll be a while, because he hasn't played in over a month," Gonzalez said. "He's got to get his legs in shape -- he's got to get his arm in shape. He hasn't picked up a ball. You hate to run him back in there, then his legs go bad." Willingham is coming back from lower back soreness.
Paul Lo Duca, C, Florida MarlinsFriday 6/6, 9:12 PM CT
Paul Lo Duca took batting practice and played catch without any problems on Friday and will start his rehab assignment with Single-A Potomac on Sunday, according to MLB.com. The catcher will play a couple games for Potomac before heading to Triple-A Columbus for a couple of more games before being activated from the disabled list sometime during the Nats' next road trip. Lo Duca is coming back from a fractured hand.
Jake Westbrook, P, Cleveland IndiansFriday 6/6, 8:31 PM CT
The Indians have received a diagnosis from Dr. Lewis Yocum regarding Jake Westbrook's ailing pitching elbow, but they're not going to tell anyone what it is until Saturday. "I will confirm that Jake saw Dr. Lewis Yocum on Friday," said GM Mark Shapiro in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "I will confirm the we have a clear diagnosis of his elbow. We will not say any more until Saturday."
Mike Gonzalez, P, Atlanta BravesFriday 6/6, 8:22 PM CT
Mike Gonzalez, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery, threw in the bullpen Friday before the Braves' game against the Phillies and plans to report to Triple-A Richmond on Sunday for one or two injury rehab appearances, according to the AP. He's already appeared in four rehab games for Double-A Mississippi, not allowing a run. Barring a setback, Gonzalez hopes to join the Braves bullpen sometime next week.
Angel Berroa, SS, Los Angeles DodgersFriday 6/6, 8:17 PM CT
The Royals traded former AL Rookie of the Year Angel Berroa to the Dodgers Friday in exchange for minor league infielder Juan Rivera. Berroa hasn't appeared in a game with the Royals this year but has hit .291 with 10 home runs and 27 RBI in 51 games for Triple-A Omaha.
Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona DiamondbacksFriday 6/6, 7:55 PM CT
Eric Byrnes is making progress in his recovery from tears in both hamstrings, according to MLB.com. "He did some agility drills today," manager Bob Melvin said. "It was the first day for that. We'll progressively lead into the running part, which he is champing at the bit to do, but it was the first day that he did agilities out on the field."
Ray Durham, 2B, Milwaukee BrewersFriday 6/6, 7:52 PM CT
Ray Durham was back in the starting lineup Friday after being limited to pinch-hitting duty Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The veteran was originally absent from the lineup, but he talked his manager, Bruce Bochy, into inserting him in there. "I didn't put him in there, and he came in and said he felt great and feels nothing in the calf," Bochy said. "So he's in there."
Gerald Laird, C, Texas RangersFriday 6/6, 7:11 PM CT
Gerald Laird got his first career start at third base Friday.
Michael Young, SS, Texas RangersFriday 6/6, 7:09 PM CT
Michael Young was scratched from the lineup Friday due to a bruised left ring finger, according to the AP. Ramon Vazquez, the Rangers' regular third baseman, got the start at shortstop, with catcher Gerald Laird got his first career start at third base.
Todd Wellemeyer, P, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 6:59 PM CT
Todd Wellemeyer did not travel with the Cardinals to Houston but instead flew to St. Louis to meet with team doctors to have what manager Tony La Russa described as a "soreness near his biceps" checked out, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The team is officially referring to the pitcher's ailment as right elbow inflammation. La Russa said there Wellemeyer's next start might be in question. "You always treat it like it's a big deal," La Russa said, "and hope for the best."
Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 6:56 PM CT
Rick Ankiel did not travel with the team to Houston but instead flew to St. Louis to meet with with team doctors about the infection in his right knee, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The outfielder has been unavailable for several days because of swelling and irritation in his knee.
Brent Clevlen, LF, Detroit TigersFriday 6/6, 6:44 PM CT
The Tigers recalled Brent Clevlen from Triple-A Toledo Friday. Clevlen was raking at Triple-A, putting up a .324-13-55 line.
LaTroy Hawkins, P, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 6:36 PM CT
LaTroy Hawkins began serving a three-game suspension Friday after his penalty was upheld by the commissioner's office, according to the AP. Hawkins was disciplined for throwing at the Orioles' Luke Scott last month. "I'm disappointed, but you move forward," New York manager Joe Girardi said. "You move forward and you find a way to use your bullpen one guy short."
Vicente Padilla, P, Texas RangersFriday 6/6, 6:30 PM CT
The Rangers reinstated Vicente Padilla from bereavement leave Friday. He will start tonight against the Rays.
Chris Carter, LF, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 6:27 PM CT
The Red Sox optioned Chris Carter to Triple-A Pawtucket Friday. Carter picked up two hits in his three at-bats with the club.
Brandon Moss, RF, Pittsburgh PiratesFriday 6/6, 6:26 PM CT
The Red Sox recalled Brandon Moss from Triple-A Pawtucket Friday. He replaces Chris Carter on the roster.
Brad Hawpe, RF, Colorado RockiesFriday 6/6, 6:23 PM CT
The Rockies activated Brad Hawpe from the DL Friday. He had been out with a strained hamstring. To clear a roster spot, the team optioned Cory Sullivan to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Coco Crisp, CF, Kansas City RoyalsFriday 6/6, 6:20 PM CT
Coco Crisp has appealed the seven-game suspension he received for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with Tampa Bay, according to the AP.
Jason Giambi, 1B, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 6:17 PM CT
Jason Giambi is back in the lineup Friday after missing a couple games with a sore left foot.
Sidney Ponson, P, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 6:14 PM CT
The Rangers have cut ties with Sidney Ponson for what GM Jon Daniels calls "disrespectful and adverse reactions to situations unbecoming of teammates," according to the Dallas Morning News.
Albert Pujols, 1B, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 6:08 PM CT
Albert Pujols is in the lineup tonight despite a tight calf. Pujols, who hasn't started the last two games, said he is playing at 40 percent.
Craig Stansberry, 2B, San Diego PadresFriday 6/6, 5:57 PM CT
The Padres recalled Craig Stansberry from Triple-A Portland Friday. Stansberry was batting .232 with four homers and 19 RBI at Portland.
Clay Hensley, P, San Diego PadresFriday 6/6, 5:54 PM CT
The Padres activated Clay Hensley from the DL Friday and optioned him to Triple-A Portland. Hensley is making his way back from shoulder surgery.
Curt Schilling, P, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 5:39 PM CT
Curt Schilling threw 35 pitches off the Fenway Park bullpen mound Friday. That's 10 more than he threw on Wednesday, the first time he's been on the hill since being shut down with biceps degeneration. "Getting on the mound in the bullpen, regardless of the pitch count, was the stage. I'm waiting for the next stage now," Schilling said. "We'll increase the pitch count with a couple more bullpens, then I'll throw a pregame warmup bullpen and throw 15 pitches for an inning to hitters. The next [outing] would be a bullpen, then 15-pitch innings. Then you have to look at the calendar and see where we're at."
Jorge Posada, C, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 5:33 PM CT
Jorge Posada got through his first game in over a month on Thursday. His reward? A day off Friday. "He did fine," manager Joe Girardi said on MLB.com. "It's just that it was one of our patented four-hour games." Girardi went on to say: "I think for the next couple of weeks, you're not going to see him play four or five days in a row, but I think we'll get by that."
Sean Casey, 1B, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 4:59 PM CT
Sean Casey has been suspended for three games for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with Tampa Bay.
Jon Lester, P, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 4:57 PM CT
Jon Lester has been suspended five games by MLB for his involvement in Thursday's fracas with the Rays.
Coco Crisp, CF, Kansas City RoyalsFriday 6/6, 4:54 PM CT
MLB suspended Coco Crisp seven games for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with Tampa Bay.
James Shields, P, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 4:52 PM CT
James Shields was suspended six games by MLB for his involvement in Thursday's brawl with the Red Sox.
Edwin Jackson, P, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 4:47 PM CT
MLB suspended Edwin Jackson five games for his involvement in Thursday's altercation with the Red Sox.
Akinori Iwamura, 2B, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 4:46 PM CT
Akinori Iwamura was suspended three games by MLB for his involvement in Thursday's fight with the Red Sox.
Jonny Gomes, DH, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 4:45 PM CT
MLB suspended Jonny Gomes five games for his involvement in the brawl with the Red Sox on Thursday.
Carl Crawford, LF, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 4:43 PM CT
Major League Baseball has suspended Carl Crawford for four games or his role in the fracas during Thursday's game with the Red Sox.
Dan Giese, P, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 4:24 PM CT
The Yankees recalled Dan Giese from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday. Giese allowed a run in 3 2/3 innings earlier this week in his first appearance with the Yanks.
Chris Britton, P, New York YankeesFriday 6/6, 4:21 PM CT
The Yankees placed Chris Britton on the DL Friday with a pulled ribcage muscle, according to MLB.com. Britton suffered the injury when he was warming up on Thursday. "We shut him down when he was warming up last night," manager Joe Girardi said. "He called and we had to shut him down." Dan Giese was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Britton on the roster.
Manny Ramirez, LF, Los Angeles DodgersFriday 6/6, 4:13 PM CT
Manny Ramirez's right knee and hamstring are still tight, so he is not in tonight's starting lineup, according to The Providence Journal. Manager Terry Francona said Ramirez reported that his leg is sore, but was hopeful the slugger would be back in the lineup on Saturday. On another note, Manny said that his spat with teammate Kevin Youkilis is "in the past".
Mitchell Boggs, P, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 3:58 PM CT
The Cardinals recalled right-hander Mitchell Boggs from Triple-A Memphis on Friday. He takes the roster spot of right-hander Mike Parisi who was optioned to the team's top affiliate.
Jacoby Ellsbury, CF, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 3:54 PM CT
The Boston Globe reports that Red Sox skipper Terry Francona said outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury is not in the lineup for tonight's game visiting Seattle.
Mike Parisi, P, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 3:50 PM CT
The Cardinals optioned Mike Parisi to Triple-A Memphis on Friday, which means the right-hander won't get the start Saturday for the injured Joel Piniero.
Jonny Gomes, DH, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 3:37 PM CT
The Tampa Tribune reports that the word from MLB is that suspensions for that the bench clearing brawl between the Rays and Sox may come down today. After watching the brouhaha -- Jonny Gomes was the most active and easily the most aggressive.
Chipper Jones, 3B, Atlanta BravesFriday 6/6, 3:18 PM CT
Chipper Jones told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he would like to play at least four more years and that he would prefer to spend those years with the Braves. "I don't think there's any reason I can't play through 40," he said, "long as I don't let my body go, which is not going to happen. I'm too active year-round to let my body go.
Clete Thomas, LF, Detroit TigersFriday 6/6, 1:42 PM CT
The Tigers placing Clete Thomas on the 15-day disabled list with a sprained ankle. Thomas injured his ankle during the recent series at Oakland.
Ramon Santiago, SS, Detroit TigersFriday 6/6, 1:39 PM CT
Ramon Santiago was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a separated left shoulder.
Denny Bautista, P, Pittsburgh PiratesFriday 6/6, 1:38 PM CT
Denny Bautista has been activated on Friday for the weekend's series against Cleveland. Bautista has been on the disabled list since May 3 with right shoulder tendinitis.
Michael Hollimon, SS, Detroit TigersFriday 6/6, 1:32 PM CT
The Tigers purchased the contract of Michael Hollimon from Triple-A Toledo to take the place of utility infielder Ramon Santiago, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Friday.
Barry Bonds, OF, San Francisco GiantsFriday 6/6, 12:35 PM CT
Barry Bonds has pleaded not guilty to 15 federal charges of misleading a grand jury, this according to the AP. Bonds pleaded not guilty to similar accusations in December, but a judge ordered prosecutors to rewrite the slugger's indictment to fix legal infirmities in the document. The new indictment includes no new allegations.
Sean Gallagher, P, Oakland AthleticsFriday 6/6, 12:13 PM CT
Sean Gallagher gets his sixth start of the season tonight, and his second on the road. He's 3-0 with a 3.52 ERA in four home starts and has yet to win away from Wrigley Field. Skipper Lou Piniella said he sees a different pitcher this year and told MLB.com it was because of the 30 pounds Gallagher lost in the offseason.
Tadahito Iguchi, 2B, Philadelphia PhilliesFriday 6/6, 12:03 PM CT
Second baseman Tadahito Iguchi was placed on the disabled list with a separated right shoulder, this according to MLB.com. He suffered the injury in the seventh inning of the Padres' 2-1 victory over the Mets at PETCO Park on Thursday night.
Abraham Nunez, 3B, New York MetsFriday 6/6, 12:00 PM CT
Abraham Nunez was recalled from Triple-A New Orleans by the Mets on Thursday night, according to the Associated Press. Nick Evans was optioned back to Double-A.
Moises Alou, LF, New York MetsFriday 6/6, 11:03 AM CT
Mets manager Willie Randolph said left fielder Moises Alou will not come off the 15-day disabled list on Friday, this according to the AP. Randolph said his outfielder will likely be activated Tuesday when the Mets return to Shea to face the Arizona Diamondbacks. Alou is eligible to return on Friday.
Mark Mulder, P, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 11:00 AM CT
The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Mark Mulder threw from a bullpen mound on Thursday. This was the first time in three weeks that the left-hander has done such. The note reports that his mechanics were different throwing from a lower, more "natural" arm slot.
Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 10:14 AM CT
The Rick Ankiel updates continue to surface. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported on Friday morning that the Cardinals center fielder underwent a second examination between games of Thursday's doubleheader. After staying at the team's hotel during the afternoon game, Ankiel was examined before departing with the club for Houston. Manager Tony La Russa told the paper the infection had shown progress and that Ankiel might play this weekend.
Albert Pujols, 1B, St. Louis CardinalsFriday 6/6, 9:39 AM CT
Albert Pujols is an uncertainty for tonight's game against the Houston Astros, this according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Pujols cited a late-night charter flight and the chance his injured calf might tighten as the reason.
Vernon Wells, CF, Toronto Blue JaysFriday 6/6, 9:14 AM CT
There are plenty of Jays fans and fantasy owners monitoring the rehab progress of Vernon Wells and it seems he's somewhat a medical miracle, this according to Slam Sports. Wells, who fractured his left wrist May 9, is close to returning and far ahead of of his original schedule. Last night he began a rehab assignment with class-A Dunedin, just four weeks since the injury. The initial report was that he would be lost for six to eight weeks. "He could be back the middle of next week if all goes well," manager John Gibbons said yesterday. "I didn't expect him to do anything for six weeks."
Brian Fuentes, P, Colorado RockiesFriday 6/6, 9:07 AM CT
Once again the Denver Post is waving the white flag for the Colorado Rockies. The paper has been doing their own scouting work on league organizational scouts. The report notes that Yankee scouts have not turned up at a Rockies game recently, an indication that while the paper has given up all hope on the last place team (22-38) the front office hasn't issues a "For Sale" sign on their players yet. Closer Brian Fuentes is an obvious target for a New York team looking for an eighth-inning upgrade over Kyle Farnsworth.
Matt Holliday, LF, Oakland AthleticsFriday 6/6, 9:02 AM CT
Updating an earlier report on Matt Holliday's rehab assignment in Triple-A Colorado Springs, the slugger could return as early as Tuesday and begin Fantasy Week 10 with the club, this according to the Denver Post.
Ronny Paulino, C, Pittsburgh PiratesFriday 6/6, 8:52 AM CT
Ronny Paulino was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis after Thursday's win over the Astros.
Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida MarlinsFriday 6/6, 8:49 AM CT
Dan Uggla was back with his teammates on Thursday night in Atlanta, after missing Wednesday's action to catch the birth of his second child. The second baseman went 3-for-5 with a run and a stolen base.
Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota TwinsFriday 6/6, 8:43 AM CT
According to SI.com, Joe Mauer, who hit his first two home runs of the season this week, has changed his batting strategy. "Not anything too drastic, but I'm trying a couple of things to help, just taking a chance on some pitches," the Twins' catcher said Thursday.
Humberto Quintero, C, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 8:38 AM CT
The Astros purchased the contract of catcher Humberto Quintero from Triple-A Round Rock and optioned J.R. Towles to their top affiliate after Thursday's game, this according to the Canadian Press.
J.R. Towles, C, Houston AstrosFriday 6/6, 8:32 AM CT
The Astros optioned J.R. Towles to Triple-A Round Rock after Thursday's game and purchased the contract of catcher Humberto Quintero from its top affiliate, this according to the Canadian Press.
David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red SoxFriday 6/6, 8:25 AM CT
The Boston Herald reports that Dr. Thomas Graham, who is collaborating with the Red Sox on the treatment of David Ortiz' injured wrist, has examined the slugger’s MRI results and the news is good. Graham believes there is a “high percentage chance” that Ortiz will be able to avoid surgery.
James Shields, P, Tampa Bay RaysFriday 6/6, 8:20 AM CT
The continuing drama between the Red Sox and the Rays took a twist on Thursday night when pitcher James Shields, ejected after he hit, and then fought, Coco Crisp in the second inning, showed no remorse nor denied that he was trying to hit Crisp, this according to the Providence Journal. “I’m all about protecting my players,” he said. “I think what (Crisp) did (Wednesday) was an absolutely dirty move, bush league and not supposed to be in the professional game of baseball. I’m out there to protect my players no matter what the cost is."
Kosuke Fukudome, RF, Chicago CubsFriday 6/6, 12:25 AM CT
Kosuke Fukudome hit his fourth home run of the season on Thursday night as he went 2-for-4 with two RBI against the Dodgers.
Jeff Kent, 2B, Los Angeles DodgersFriday 6/6, 12:22 AM CT
Jeff Kent hit two home runs, one in the sixth inning and one in the eighth, though it wasn't enough to lead the Dodgers to a victory over the Pirates.
Ryan Doumit, C, Pittsburgh PiratesFriday 6/6, 12:18 AM CT
Ryan Doumit was activated from the DL late Thursday night, according to the Miami Herald. He had been out since May 14th with a fractured left thumb.