| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Tuesday 7/1, 11:56 PM CT |
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| Mark Ellis went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Angels. He also chipped in a stolen base, his 10th of the season. |
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| Matt Cain, P, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/1, 11:55 PM CT |
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| The Giants and Cubs fought through a battle of pitching this evening with the Giants finding a way to win, taking the 2-1 win. RHP Matt Cain was the force of reckoning, pitching eight innings of shutout baseball to allow just two hits with three walks and 10 strikeouts. |
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| Geovany Soto went 1-for-4 and recorded the Cubs' lone RBI in a tough 2-1 loss to the Giants on Tuesday night. |
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| Corey Hart, RF, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/1, 11:48 PM CT |
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| Give due credit to outfielder Corey Hart for doing his part to support the 8-6 win over Arizona this evening, going 3-for-5 on the night with his 22nd double and two stolen bases on the evening, ending with one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Troy Percival has landed on the 15-day DL due to a left hamstring strain, according to the St. Petersburg Times. The Rays recalled right-hander Mitch Talbot from Triple-A Durham, as a corresponding move. |
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| J.J. Hardy, SS, Milwaukee Brewers | Tuesday 7/1, 11:43 PM CT |
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| The Brewers put the ball in play this evening, using 10 combined hits to score eight runs and get the win by two over Arizona. The man of hour was shortstop J.J. Hardy , going 2-for-4 with one walk and two home runs, totaling three RBIs and three runs scored on the night. |
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| Conor Jackson went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Tuesday's 8-6 loss to the Brewers. He hit two singles and a two-run homer. |
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| Randy Johnson was lit up for seven earned runs on eight hits over a mere 3.2 innings in Tuesday's 8-6 defeat to Milwaukee, with three walks and six strikeouts. He surrendered three home runs before getting yanked from the game. |
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| The Rockies didn't light up the sky with the offense in getting the 4-0 victory over the Padres, but outfielder Matt Holliday was up to his usual tricks. Holliday went 2-for-2 with two walks, his 21st double and his 10th stolen base of the season. |
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| Aaron Cook, P, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 7/1, 11:23 PM CT |
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| The Padres couldn't get any sign of offense going tonight against the Rockies, giving Colorado the 4-0 victory built on the arm of rising RHP Aaron Cook . Cook pitched a complete game, allowing no runs on five hits with no walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Updating a previous report, Humberto Quintero is headed for the 15-day DL after suffering a concussion in Tuesday night's battle against the Dodgers, according to the AP. JR Towles is also believed to be coming back to the team to replace him. |
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| Dodger reliever Takashi Saito earned his 13th save of the season this evening, closing the 11th inning to give his Dodgers the 7-6 win over Houston. Saito threw just 12 pitches over that final inning, striking out one with one fly out and one ground out to finish the job. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Tuesday 7/1, 11:13 PM CT |
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| Carlos Lee went 4-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. |
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| The Dodgers and Astros engaged in extra innings this evening to decide the winner of their matchup, and it was LA that emerged victorous, 7-6, thanks to the work of catcher Russell Martin. Martin went 3-for-5 at the plate with one walk, his 15th double and his ninth homer of the season to total three RBIs and three runs scord on the night. |
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| Ty Wigginton went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in Tuesdays 7-6 loss to the Dodgers. The game took 11 innings to decide. |
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| Veteran reliever Billy Wagner pulled his 19th save of the season this evening, closing the 7-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals. Wagner closed the 9th inning with 13 pitches (eight for strikes), striking out two and getting the additional out via fly ball. |
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| The Mets found the offense needed to post the 7-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals this evening, an effort led by the illustious third baseman David Wright . Wright went 3-for-4 with a walk, his 20th double and his 16th home run of the season to total one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Josh Banks, P, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/1, 10:57 PM CT |
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| Josh Banks surrendered four earned runs on six hits over five innings in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to Colorado, with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Edgar Gonzalez had a tough night at the plate in Tuesday's 4-0 loss to the Rockies, as he went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts. |
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| John Danks, P, Chicago White Sox | Tuesday 7/1, 10:51 PM CT |
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| Chicago LHP John Danks was a force on the mound in support of the extra-innings win over Cleveland tonight, but walked off with no decision. Danks pitched eight innings to allow just one run on four hits with one walk and eight strikeouts. |
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| The White Sox and Indians battled through ten innings this evening with the Sox finding a way to win, 3-2. The offense lacked but second baseman Alexei Ramirez got the job done, going 1-for-3 with his sixth double of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Tuesday 7/1, 10:45 PM CT |
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| Rick Ankiel went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets. |
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| Todd Wellemeyer was rocked for six earned runs on 12 hits over five innings in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to the Mets, with two walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Zach Duke, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 7/1, 10:35 PM CT |
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| Pittsburgh LHP Zach Duke lasted just five innings in Pittsburgh's 11-inning win over the Cincinnati Reds, and while he failed to get a role in the decision, he certainly did what he could to keep his team in the mix. Duke pitched five innings to surrender one run over six hits with two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Brandon Phillips went 3-for-5 with four RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to Pittsburgh. He hit two singles and a two-run homer. |
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| Adam LaRoche, 1B, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 7/1, 10:30 PM CT |
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| It took 11 innings but the Pirates found the offense needed to earn the 6-5 win over Cincinnati, giving first baseman Adam LaRoche the star of the evening. LaRoche went 2-for-3 with two walks and his 15th double of the season to total one RBI and one run scored on the night. |
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| Edinson Volquez surrendered three earned runs on seven hits over 5.1 innings in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Pirates, with three walks and three strikeouts. He ended his outing with a no decision, and the game took 11 innings to decide. |
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| Scott Baker, P, Minnesota Twins | Tuesday 7/1, 10:22 PM CT |
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| Minnesota RHP Scott Baker showed well in support of the 6-4 win over the Tigers, pitching six innings to allow three runs on seven hits with no walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Casey Blake, 3B, Los Angeles Dodgers | Tuesday 7/1, 10:20 PM CT |
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| Casey Blake went 3-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's tough 3-2 loss to the White Sox. The Indians have now dropped four straight games. |
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| The Minnesota Twins had more than enought offense flowing tonight, but the Tigers gave chase and made it interesting with the Twins emerging 6-4. The charge was led by designated hitter Craig Monroe , going 2-for-3 with one walk and his eighth homer of the season to total three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Tuesday 7/1, 10:14 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee only allowed one earned run on six hits over eight innings in Tuesday's close 3-2 loss to the division rival White Sox, with one walk and three strikeouts. |
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| Marcus Thames went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to Minnesota. He started the game at first base. |
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| Nate Robertson was rocked for six earned runs on 11 hits over a mere four innings of work in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Twins, with two walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Elijah Dukes, RF, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 7/1, 10:05 PM CT |
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| The Nats didn't struggle with offense this evening, posting nine runs on 15 total hits to beat the Marlins, 9-6. Outfielder Elijah Dukes was a force for the cause, going 3-for-5 with his fifth homer as well as his ninth stolen base of the season, totaling one RBI and three runs scored on the night. |
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| There was plenty of offense on hand, but in the end it was Washington emerging victorious over the Marlins, 9-6. The Nats were led by third baseman Ronnie Belliard , going 2-for-4 with one walk, his ninth double and his seventh homer of the season, totaling four RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Hanley Ramirez went 2-for-4 with five RBI in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to Washington. He hit a single and a three-run homer, his 20th of the season. |
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| Mark Hendrickson was lit up for six earned runs on 10 hits over six innings in Tuesday's 9-6 loss to the Nationals, with no walks and three strikeouts. |
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| Texas sent veteran RHP Kevin Millwood to the mound against the hated New York Yankees this evening, and while he failed to get a decision, he served his team well, going five innings to allow one run on five hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Robinson Cano went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's tough 3-2 loss to the Rangers. The Yankees have now dropped three straight games. |
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| The Rangers put the 3-2 win over the Yankees tonight led by the offensive gifts of second baseman Ian Kinsler . As the leadoff man, Kinsler went 2-for-3 at the dish with two walks, also posting three stolen bases on the night, posting one run scored. |
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| Joba Chamberlain allowed two earned runs on five hits over four innings in Tuesday's close 3-2 loss to Texas, with four walks and six strikeouts. He ended the night with a no decision. |
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| Philadelphia RHP Kyle Kendrick earned his eighth win of the season, leading his Phillies to a strong 8-3 win over Atlanta. Kendrick pitched six innings to allow three runs (all earned) on seven hits with two walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Mark Kotsay went 0-for-4 with a strikeout, while leaving four men on base, in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies. |
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| Chipper Jones went 1-for-3 with two walks and one strikeout in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to the Phillies. |
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| Pat Burrell, LF, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/1, 9:33 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia outfielder Pat Burrell continues to enjoy work at the plate, tonight helping his team earn the dominating 8-3 win over Atlanta. Burrell went 2-for-3 with one walk and his 20th homer of the season to total two RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| The Phillies enjoyed a plethora of offense this evening, putting 14 total hits on the board to pull the 8-3 win over the Atlanta Braves. The bulk of that offense came from outfielder Shane Victorino , going 2-for-5 at the plate with his third homer of the season, posting four RBIs and one runs scored on the night. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 7/1, 9:27 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 0-for-3 but recorded Boston's lone RBI on a sacrifice fly in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the upstart Rays. Jacoby Ellsbury stole his 35th base tonight as well. |
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| Tim Wakefield only allowed two runs (one earned) on five hits over seven innings in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Rays, with three walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Matt Garza, P, Tampa Bay Rays | Tuesday 7/1, 9:16 PM CT |
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| Tampa RHP Matt Garza was the strength of the effort in the Rays 3-1 victory over Boston this evening, pitching seven innings to allow just one unearned run on five hits with no walks and three strikeouts. |
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| The Rays continue to stay hot, tonight pushing through a pitcher's duel to emerge 3-1 over the Boston Red Sox. Catcher Dioner Navarro led the way, going 2-for-4 at the dish with two RBIs on the night. |
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| Alex Gordon, 3B, Kansas City Royals | Tuesday 7/1, 9:12 PM CT |
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| Alex Gordon went 2-for-5 with a solo homer in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to the Orioles. |
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| Luke Hochevar was rocked for six earned runs on six hits over six innings in Tuesday's 7-5 loss to Baltimore, with three walks and two strikeouts. |
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| Baltimore second baseman Brian Roberts continues to swing a hot bat for the Orioles, serving his team well in a 7-5 win over the Royals this evening. Roberts went 1-for-3 with a walk and his sixth home run of the season, also adding his 22nd stolen base of the year to total one RBI and two runs scored. |
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| The Orioles failed to match their opponent, the Kansas City Royals, in the hits column, yet the few hits they earned were good enough to earn the 7-5 win over the Royals. The charge was led by Ramon Hernandez , going 2-for-4 with two RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| Catcher Robby Hammock has been recalled from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team placed catcher Chris Synder on the 15-day DL as an adjoining move. |
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| Craig Stansberry has been optioned to Triple-A Portland, according to the AP. The team recalled pitcher Clay Hensley as an adjoining move. |
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| Houston catcher Humberto Quintero has left tonight's game versus the Dodgers after being struck in the head with a bat, according to the Sports Network. |
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| Brandon Jones has been optioned to Triple-A Richmond, according to the Miami Herald. The team activated Mark Kotsay from the DL as a corresponding move. |
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| Mets manager Pedro Martinez is keeping veteran RHP Pedro Martinez on regular rest while giving the young Mike Pelfrey an extra day of rest, according to SLAM Sports. |
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| The Toronto Blue Jays are indicating pitcher Shaun Marcum could be activated from the disabled list as early as July 21st, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Colorado Rockies are reporting the Tampa Bay Rays are making a serious push to trade for reliever Brian Fuentes , according to the Rocky Mountain News. |
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| Humberto Quintero left Tuesday's game against the Dodgers after being hit on the top of his head during an at-bat in the second inning, according to the AP. Quintero laid still behind home plate for some time as the Astros' trainer attended to him. He eventually was able to leave the field mostly under his own power with some help from the training staff. |
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| Steve Holm, C, San Francisco Giants | Tuesday 7/1, 8:04 PM CT |
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| Catcher Steve Holm has been sent down to Triple-A Fresno, according to the AP. The team recalled catcher Eliezer Alfonzo as an adjoining move. |
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| Earlier today we reported Angels pitcher Kelvim Escobar was struggling with discomfort but had pitched well in three scoreless innings for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. Now reports comes from Orange County claiming Escobar may have in fact reaggravated the torn right labrum and could be looking at an extended rehab assignment, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Giants have recalled catcher Eliezer Alfonzo from Triple-A Fresno, according to the AP. The Giants optioned catcher Steve Holm to Triple-A, as an adjoining move. |
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| Chris Snyder, C, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/1, 7:54 PM CT |
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| Arizona has placed catcher Chris Snyder on the 15-day disabled list, according to the East Valley Tribune. |
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| Chipper Jones has returned to the Braves' starting lineup tonight, according to the AP. |
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| Roy Oswalt, P, Houston Astros | Tuesday 7/1, 7:46 PM CT |
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| Houston is reporting the hip of RHP Roy Oswalt is doing well and, in fact, is progressing much quicker than anticipated, according to MLB.com. |
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| Danys Baez, P, Baltimore Orioles | Tuesday 7/1, 7:46 PM CT |
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| Danys Baez has been transferred to the 60-day DL, according to the Baltimore Sun. The team made the move to make room for infielder Freddie Bynum on the 40-man roster. |
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| Ryan Speier, P, Colorado Rockies | Tuesday 7/1, 7:40 PM CT |
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| The Colorado Rockies optioned pitcher Ryan Speier to Triple-A Colorado Springs on Tuesday, according to the Miami Herald. |
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| Right-handed reliever Connor Robertson has been called up from Triple-A Tucson, according to the AP. The team placed Eric Byrnes on the 15-day DL, as a corresponding move. |
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| Beat writer Tony Jackson is reporting the Dodger shortstop Rafael Furcal awoke with more pain and discomfort in his back today, according to the LA Daily News. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Tuesday 7/1, 7:32 PM CT |
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| As expected, Eric Byrnes has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left hamstring, according to the AP. The team recalled right-handed pitcher Connor Robertson from Triple-A Tucson to fill his spot on the roster. |
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| John Maine, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 7/1, 7:30 PM CT |
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| Mets RHP John Maine is reporting his throwing arm is doing just fine after telling the team his arm felt "dead" and "tired" on Monday, according to MLB.com. |
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| Derek Jeter, SS, New York Yankees | Tuesday 7/1, 7:26 PM CT |
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| Yankee legend Derek Jeter has been given the night off as the Yanks face the Rangers this evening, according to MLB.com. |
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| Reports from Milwaukee indicate first baseman Prince Fielder is not in the starting lineup this evening. |
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| David Ross, C, Boston Red Sox | Tuesday 7/1, 7:11 PM CT |
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| Cincinnati catcher David Ross normally does not sit behind the plate when Edinson Volquez is on the mound, but that will change tonight as the Reds face Pittsburgh and LHP Zach Duke, according to MLB.com. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Tuesday 7/1, 7:04 PM CT |
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| Florida second baseman Dan Uggla is targeting Thursday as a potential point of return from injury, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Pirates will send recently promoted RHP John Van Benschoten to the mound for his first start of the season on Wednesday against Cincinnati, according to MLB.com. |
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| Atlanta outfielder Mark Kotsay has been activated from the 15-day disabled list and will be in the starting lineup this evening as the Braves face the Phillies, according to MLB.com. |
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| The Rangers report pitchers Scott Feldman and Eddie Guardado are going to be given extra rest by the team, according to MLB.com. |
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| Detroit first baseman Miguel Cabrera has been scratched from the starting lineup for tonight’s game against the Minnesota Twins due to a left hip flexor injury, according to the Sports Ticker. |
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| The San Diego Padres recalled righthander Clay Hensley from Class AAA Portland prior to their game against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, according to the Sports Ticker. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Tuesday 7/1, 5:22 PM CT |
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| Joe Mauer will sit in favor of Mike Redmond at catcher against the Tigers tonight, according to the Star Tribune. Redmond is penciled in to bat third in the order. |
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| The Orioles have purchased Freddie Bynum's contract from Triple-A Norfolk, according to the AP. He will fill the roster spot for Alex Cintron, who landed on the 15-day DL due to a strained left hamstring. |
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| Pete Orr, 2B, Washington Nationals | Tuesday 7/1, 4:50 PM CT |
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| Infielder Pete Orr has been optioned to Triple-A Columbus, according to the AP. |
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| Collin Balester has been called up from Triple-A Columbus, and will start for the Nationals tonight against the Marlins, according to the AP. The club optioned infielder Pete Orr to Columbus as an adjoining move. |
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| Turns out Chipper Jones will not have to go on the disabled list, according to MLB.com. After reports that he was about set to be disabled today, Jones told manager Bobby Cox he was feeling better, and may be in the starting lineup tonight. |
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| Brett Myers, P, Philadelphia Phillies | Tuesday 7/1, 3:23 PM CT |
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| Brett Myers has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, in hopes he gets back on track, according to MLB.com. "I can't say enough about Brett's willingness to accept this assignment," Phillies general manager Pat Gillick said. |
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| Akinori Iwamura has returned from his three-game suspension and he will bat leadoff for the Rays in their tilt against Boston, according to the Tampa Tribune. |
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| Matt Clement pitched well in a relief role for Triple-A Memphis, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He walked one batter and struck out two in one inning. |
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| Jack Wilson, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates | Tuesday 7/1, 2:42 PM CT |
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| Jack Wilson did not have a problem with batting ninth, behind the pitcher, in last night's game, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He went 1-for-3 with a single. |
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| The Baltimore Orioles have placed Alex Cintron on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring, according to The Sports Network. |
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| The Colorado Rockies will decide soon whether or not they would be willing to deal Matt Holliday, according to the Rocky Mountain News. The paper reported that the interested teams so far Oakland, Kansas City, Tampa Bay, both Los Angeles teams and St. Louis. |
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| Miguel Tejada was hitting .150 in the middle of June, but took a six-game hitting streak into July and wound up with a .227 average on the month. |
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| Brian Giles, RF, San Diego Padres | Tuesday 7/1, 1:28 PM CT |
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| Brian Giles and his Padres teammates face off against the Rockies and starter Aaron Cook, which bodes well for Giles. He is hitting .417 against the righty in 36 at-bats. |
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| Carl Crawford has an excellent match-up tonight, as the Rays take on the Boston Red Sox and pitcher Tim Wakefield. Crawford hits the knuckle ball artist to the tune of .316 over 79 at-bats. He has nine extra-base hits against Wakefield. |
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| Alex Rodriguez will not participate in the All-Star game's annual Home Run Derby, declining an invitation, according to MLB.com. Rodriguez cited his obligation to the Yankees. |
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| Garret Anderson has not played in two consecutive games for the first time all seasons, according to the Los Angeles Times. Manager Mike Scioscia said he expects Anderson to play tonight. |
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| Felix Hernandez not only will not make his scheduled start on Tuesday, his injured ankle will in fact force him to the DL, according to MLB.com. "He threw a few pitches and the landing foot is still not really right, and we're not going to put him out there till it is right," manager Jim Riggleman said. |
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| Tony Armas, P, New York Mets | Tuesday 7/1, 10:47 AM CT |
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| Tony Armas will make his first start of the year on Tuesday night against the Cardinals, according to The Sports Network. |
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| Rocco Baldelli will spend the rest of the week working out with the Rays, according to the Tampa Tribune. Baldelli will work on some things while getting some time to let his sore groin heal. |
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| Jason Isringhausen figures to avoid the DL with his injured right knee, and he is now working on finding the proper brace to wear on the hill, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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