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| Orlando Hudson went 4-for-5 in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Brewers. He hit one double and three singles, and also scored a run. |
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| Seth McClung, P, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 7/2, 11:52 PM CT |
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| Milwaukee RHP Seth McClung put a strong effort on the mound this evening, helping his Brewers to a hard-fought 4-3 win over Arizona. McClung pitched 5 1/3 innings to allow two runs (both earned) on eight hits with one walk and six strikeouts. |
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| Yusmeiro Petit performed well in his first start, as he only allowed one earned run on two hits over six innings in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Milwaukee, with no walks and four strikeouts. He exited the game with a 2-1 lead, and ended his night with a no decision. |
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| Mike Cameron, CF, Milwaukee Brewers | Wednesday 7/2, 11:46 PM CT |
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| It's a running theme of the night as teams across the major leagues are finding more runs on fewer hits to earn the win, and such was the case for the Milwaukee Brewers this evening in their 4-3 win over Arizona. Outfielder Mike Cameron led the way, going 2-for-4 with ninth double of the season to post two RBIs for the game. |
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| Damion Easley went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals. He hit two singles and one double. |
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| Pedro Martinez surrendered five earned runs on seven hits over five innings in Wednesday's 8-7 loss to the Cardinals in St. Louis, with one walk and four strikeouts. He allowed two home runs in the game, both to slugger Troy Glaus. |
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| Rick Ankiel, CF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 7/2, 11:39 PM CT |
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| The Cards posted eight runs in an offensive marathon with the New York Mets this evening, pulling the victory by one run (that run posted in the bottom of the ninth). Outfielder Rick Ankiel did his part to support the push, going 2-for-5 with his 17th homer of the season, finishing with two RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Troy Glaus, 3B, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 7/2, 11:33 PM CT |
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| The Cardinals had to fight and find efficiency on offense, but they pulled the 8-7 win over the Mets with a strong performance from veteran third baseman Troy Glaus . Glaus hit 2-for-4 with one walk and two homers (his 11th and 12th of the season) to total four RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| It has been decided that Rafael Furcal will undergo surgery on Thursday to relieve pressure on a disk in his lower back, and he could be out at least eight weeks, according to the AP. He has not been able to recover from a lower back strain and skipper Joe Torre said, "It’s a blow, but it’s reality. He went out there, played a game and that was that. It’s frustrating. He was, from what I understand, ready to just do this and get it done and get it over with. They anticipate this will solve everything."
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| Chicago RHP Jose Contreras wasn't terribly dominating on the mound against Cleveland this evening, but he got the job done to help his White Sox earn the 6-5 win over the Indians. Contreras pitched six innings to allow four runs (three earned) on six hits with four walks and six strikeouts. |
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| Jamey Carroll went 1-for-5 with two RBI in Wednesday's tough 6-5 loss to the division rival White Sox. His hit went for a triple, his fourth of the season. |
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| It was a hard-fought battle, but the White Sox emerged 6-5 over the Cleveland Indians this evening with eight hits spread through six hitters. Catcher A.J. Pierzynski was weapon of choice, going 2-for-5 with two homers on the night, good for two RBIs and two runs scored. |
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| Grady Sizemore went 3-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Two of his hits went for solo homers. He also stole a base and scored four runs in the game, which took 10 innings to decide. |
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| Colorado RHP Ubaldo Jimenez picked up his third win of the season as the Rockies posted an 8-1 victory over the Padres this evening. Jimenez pitched 6 1/3 innings to give up just one earned run on five hits with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Colorado brought the offense to the park and got the 8-1 win over the Padres this evening, led by the stick of third baseman Garrett Atkins . Atkins went 3-for-4 at the plate with his 16th double and 11th home run of of the season, totaling four RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Chase Headley went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, and registered the Padres' lone RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Colorado. |
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| Randy Wolf, P, Houston Astros | Wednesday 7/2, 10:38 PM CT |
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| Randy Wolf was lit up for seven earned runs on six hits over four innings in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to Colorado, with four walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Tampa Bay LHP Scott Kazmir wasn't as dominating as we might have expected, though the Rays still pulled the 7-6 win over Boston. Kazmir pitched just five innings, allowing four runs (all earned) on seven hits with four walks and three strikeouts. |
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| As is normally the case, the Tampa Bay effort versus the Boston Red Sox tonight, winning 7-6, was helped along by outfielder Carl Crawford , going 3-for-4 at the dish with three singles, his 21st stolen base of the season, and one walk, also adding one run scored to the stat line. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 10:30 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to Tampa Bay. |
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| In what may be the best growing rivalry in the league this season, the Tampa Bay Rays drew blood against the Boston Red Sox in a hard-fought 7-6 win. Third baseman Evan Longoria was the leader of the parade, going 3-for-4 with his 21st double of the season, finishing with three RBIs and one run scored. |
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| Daisuke Matsuzaka only allowed one earned run on two hits over five innings in a tough 7-6 loss to the upstart Rays, with five walks and five strikeouts. Boston led 2-1 when he exited the game, but ultimately ended his night with a no decision. |
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| Los Angeles RHP Hiroki Kuroda picked up his fourth win of the season as his Dodgers put Houston to the loss column, 4-1. Kuroda pitched seven innings without allowing a single run, surrendering five hits, one walk, and earning one strikeout. |
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| Michael Barrett was forced out of Wednesday night’s game against the Rockies in the second inning after fouling a ball off his face, according to the AP. He remained on the ground near home plate for several minutes, and was attended to by team trainers before walking to the clubhouse under his own power.
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| Runelvys Hernandez allowed four runs (three earned) on six hits over five innings in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers, with two walks and four strikeouts. |
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| Andre Ethier, RF, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 7/2, 10:13 PM CT |
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| The Dodgers put the 4-1 win on the board versus Houston this evening, an effort built largely on the bat of outfielder Andre Ethier . Ethier went 3-for-5 at the plate with his 19th double and eighth homer of the season, totaling one RBI and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Carlos Lee, LF, Houston Astros | Wednesday 7/2, 10:09 PM CT |
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| Carlos Lee went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, and recorded the Astros' only RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Dodgers. |
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| Alex Rodriguez seems to have found inspiration from his meeting earlier this week with Madonna, going 2-for-3 with two walks and his 17th homer of the season this evening as the Yanks put the Rangers to bed, 18-7. A-Rod totaled three RBIs and four runs scored on the night. |
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| Jason Giambi, 1B, New York Yankees | Wednesday 7/2, 10:00 PM CT |
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| The Yankees found more than a few reasons for happiness this evening, posting 18 runs on 16 hits to triumph in dominating fashion over the Texas Rangers, 18-7. The man of the hour: Designated hitter Jason Giambi , going 2-for-4 at the plate with his 13th double and 18th homer of the season, totaling a whopping six RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Milton Bradley went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 18-7 loss to the Yankees. |
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| Josh Hamilton went 1-for-3 with two RBI in Wednesday's 18-7 loss to the Yankees in the Bronx. His hit went for a single. |
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| Jimmy Rollins, SS, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 7/2, 9:53 PM CT |
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| Philadelphia infielders Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley were up to their usual mischief tonight, helping their Phillies get the dominating 7-3 over Atlanta. Rollins went 3-for-4 at the plate with one walk and three singles, good for one RBI and two runs scored. Utley went 2-for-4 with this 24th double of the season, good for one RBI and one run scored. |
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| Ryan Howard, 1B, Philadelphia Phillies | Wednesday 7/2, 9:43 PM CT |
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| The Phillies piled on the hits as they took the wood to Atlanta this evening, winning 7-3. Much to the delight of the fans in Philly, it was first baseman Ryan Howard serving as the offensive catalyst, going 1-for-4 at the dish with one walk and his 21st home run of the season, totaling three RBIs and one run scored on the night. |
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| Chipper Jones went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies. |
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| Newly-promoted RHP John Van Benschoten found rough times in his start for the Pirates this evening, yet Pitt got the win, 9-5, over the Reds. Van Benschoten lasted jut 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs (all earned) on five hits with no walks, no strikeouts, and three home runs surrendered. |
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| Jorge Campillo was not in control in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Phillies, as he surrendered five earned runs on eight hits over five innings, with two walks and no strikeouts. He gave up home runs to Ryan Howard and Pat Burrell. |
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| Xavier Nady, RF, New York Yankees | Wednesday 7/2, 9:27 PM CT |
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| The Pirates brought plenty of offense to the park this evening, beating up on the Cincinnati Reds 9-5. Outfielder Xavier Nady was the force of reckoning at the plate, going 3-for-5 with not one but two home runs (his 11th and 12th of the year) to total three RBIs and two runs scored on the night. |
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| Jay Bruce, RF, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 7/2, 9:26 PM CT |
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| Jay Bruce went 2-for-4 with four RBI in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Pirates. Both of his hits went for home runs. |
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| Daryl Thompson was rocked for seven earned runs on eight hits over 4.1 innings in Wednesday's 9-5 loss to the Pirates, with one walk and two strikeouts. He gave up two home runs, both to Xavier Nady. |
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| Eric Byrnes, LF, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 7/2, 9:13 PM CT |
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| Eric Byrnes may need to undergo surgery on his torn left hamstring, which would ultimately end his 2008 campaign, according to MLB.com. Byrnes will receive a second opinion on his hamstring and skipper Bob Melvin commented that the team will probably know within the week if surgery is Byrnes' best option. Melvin added, "Whether or not he has to have surgery will probably be the telltale. Right now, we're still trying to figure out how severe it is in there and how far the tendon is off the bone. We will decide if surgery is the way to go or if it's not the way to go."
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| Updating a previous report, Luis Castillo could land on the DL due to his sore left quad, according to MLB.com. Castillo said, "I have to make a decision if I'm going to go to the DL, because I don't want to get rest, man. I want to be playing most every day."
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| Baltimore RHP Daniel Cabrera enjoyed a strong performance on the mound tonight, leading the way for the Orioles' 5-2 win over the Kansas City Royals. Cabrera pitched a complete game, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits with no walks and two strikeouts. |
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| The Orioles found the offense needed to give a strong pitching performance the support needed to garner the 5-2 win over the Royals, an effort largely pushed by catcher Ramon Hernandez . Hernandez went 3-for-4 at the plate with three singles and one RBI to show for the effort. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 8:46 PM CT |
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| Eric Chavez has officially been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sore right shoulder, according to the AP. The team recalled infielder Wes Bankston from Triple-A Sacramento as an adjoining move. |
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| David DeJesus went 3-for-4 with three RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Orioles. He hit two singles and a solo home run, his ninth of the season. |
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| Gil Meche, P, Kansas City Royals | Wednesday 7/2, 8:30 PM CT |
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| Gil Meche allowed five runs (four earned) on nine hits over six innings in Wednesday's 5-2 loss to Baltimore, with two walks and no strikeouts. |
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| Michael Young left Wednesday night's game against the Yankees due to an apparent left groin strain, according to the AP. |
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| Willy Taveras was held out of tonight's starting lineup against the Padres due to a sore left quad, according to MLB.com. Taveras did not guarantee he will return Thursday, and said, "We'll see. I'm going to ride the exercise bike today, get some treatment, but I'm not going to push it. I want to take care of this, so it doesn't get worse."
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| Yunel Escobar returned to the Braves' lineup on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. He was battling a strained left shoulder, but showed the team enough in batting practice to justify his return. |
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| Mark Redman, P, Colorado Rockies | Wednesday 7/2, 7:34 PM CT |
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| Right-handed pitcher Mark Redman has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs, according to the AP. He will fill the roster spot for Jeff Francis, who landed on the 15-day DL. |
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| Jeff Francis has been placed on the 15-day DL due to inflammation in his pitching shoulder, according to the AP. As a corresponding move, the club recalled righty Mark Redman from Triple-A Colorado Springs. |
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| Humberto Quintero has been placed on the 15-day DL due to a concussion, according to the AP. The team recalled catcher J.R. Towles from Triple-A Round Rock to take his place on the roster. |
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| J.R. Towles, C, Houston Astros | Wednesday 7/2, 7:10 PM CT |
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| As expected, J.R. Towles has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, according to the AP. The team placed catcher Humberto Quintero on the 15-day DL as a corresponding move. |
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| Luis Castillo missed his second straight game on Wednesday due to his quad injury, according to the AP. Manager Jerry Manuel said he would consider using Castillo in a part-time capacity until he feels better. Manuel said he doesn’t think a stint on the 15-day DL will be needed.
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| Matt Albers, P, Baltimore Orioles | Wednesday 7/2, 6:57 PM CT |
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| Matt Albers has opted to try rehab instead of undergoing surgery on his torn labrum of his right shoulder, according to the AP. Albers said, "I’m still optimistic I’ll be able to pitch this year. I don’t really want to have surgery. I don’t think anyone really wants to."
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| Hiroki Kuroda has been activated from the DL following his bout with right shoulder tendinitis, according to the AP. |
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| Clayton Kershaw was given a taste of life in the big leagues, but the team decided to send him back to the minors (Double-A Jacksonville) following eight starts, according to the AP. The team activated Hiroki Kuroda from the DL, and moved Kershaw to make room on the roster. |
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| Mark Ellis, 2B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 6:25 PM CT |
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| Mark Ellis went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Angels. |
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| Minnesota Delmon Young Delmon Young was doing his part in today's 7-0 win over the Tigers, going 3-for-4 at the dish with two doubles on the day, finishing with one RBI and one runs scored. |
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| Joe Mauer, C, Minnesota Twins | Wednesday 7/2, 6:21 PM CT |
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| The Twins put the 7-0 whooping on the Tigers today, led by the bat of catcher Joe Mauer , going 2-for-4 at the plate with one walk, two RBIs, and one run scored on the day. |
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| Steve Pearce, RF, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 7/2, 6:20 PM CT |
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| Outfielder Steve Pearce has been recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, according to the AP. He will cover the roster spot for closer Matt Capps, who landed on the 15-day DL. |
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| Matt Capps, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 7/2, 6:15 PM CT |
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| Updating a previous report, Matt Capps has been placed on the 15-day DL due to right shoulder bursitis and an internal rotational deficit, according to the AP. The team recalled outfielder Steve Pearce from Triple-A Indianapolis as an adjoining move. |
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| Dana Eveland allowed three earned runs on four hits over 5.2 innings in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Angels, with one walk and four strikeouts. |
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| Juan Rivera, LF, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 6:06 PM CT |
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| Juan Rivera went 1-for-3 with three RBI in Wednesday's 7-4 win over Oakland. Most of his damage was done on a two-run homer. |
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| Joe Saunders, P, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 5:55 PM CT |
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| Joe Saunders allowed four runs (only two earned) on six hits over 6.1 innings in Wednesday's 7-4 win over the Athletics, with two walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Eulogio De La Cruz has been optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque, according to the AP. The team did not announce a corresponding move. |
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| Alex Gonzalez will undergo surgery on Monday to correct the compression fracture in his left knee, and is expected to miss the remainder of the season, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
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| Matt Capps, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 7/2, 5:07 PM CT |
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| Matt Capps will be out of action for around eight weeks due to a shoulder injury (bursitis and tightness), according to the AP. GM Neal Huntington said the 24-year-old closer will go on a rehab program for around four weeks, then take another four weeks to get back into pitching shape, and he added, "We’re going through a tough stretch right now. Matt’s a gamer. We know he’s going to be back."
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| Dave Borkowski has been recalled from Triple-A Round Rock, according to the Houston Chronicle. The team designated Oscar Villarreal for assignment, as a corresponding move. |
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| Reliever Oscar Villarreal has been designated for assignment, according to the Houston Chronicle. The team recalled reliever Dave Borkowski as a corresponding move. |
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| J.D. Drew, RF, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 4:26 PM CT |
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| J.D. Drew has been named the AL Player of the Month for June, according to the AP. Drew hit .337 (31-for-92) with 12 homers and tied for the major league lead with 29 RBI over 28 games in the month. Drew also scored 27 runs and had a ML-best .848 slugging percentage.
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| Dan Haren, P, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 7/2, 4:21 PM CT |
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| Dan Haren has been named the NL Pitcher of the Month for June, according to the AP. who went 3-0 with a 1.32 ERA over 41 innings in the month, with 36 strikeouts. |
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| John Lackey, P, Los Angeles Angels | Wednesday 7/2, 4:15 PM CT |
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| John Lackey has been named the AL Pitcher of the Month for June, according to the AP. Lackey went 5-0 with a 1.16 ERA in the month (38.2 innings), with 34 strikeouts.
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| Amezaga's only hit, a two-run home run in the seventh inning, lifted the Marlins past the Nationals on Wednesday. |
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| Hanley Ramirez has been named the NL Player of the Month for June, according to the AP. Ramirez hit .298 (34-of-114) with 10 homers and 13 RBI. He also had six doubles, a triple and seven stolen bases. |
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| Kevin Gregg earned his 15th save in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Washington Nationals. The veteran right-hander pitched a perfect ninth striking out one in the process. |
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| Paul Lo Duca, playing his third different position in as many games accounted for all of the Nationals' offense. The veteran catcher hit a two-run single in the second inning giving Washington a 2-0 lead. |
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| Odalis Perez, P, Washington Nationals | Wednesday 7/2, 3:56 PM CT |
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| Odalis Perez was strong in his second start off the disabled list. The Nationals southpaw, who spent three weeks on the DL due to tendinitis in his left shoulder, allowed one run and five hits in 6.2 innings of Wednesday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins. Perez was not involved in the decision. |
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| Ricky Nolasco earned his ninth victory of the season on Wednesday afternoon in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals. The Marlins right-hander allowed two runs on three hits, walked none and struck out eight. |
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| Miguel Cabrera was out of the lineup on Wednesday for the second straight game after hurting his left hip flexor muscle in Monday's game against the Twins. Manager Jim Leyland said after the game he was available to pinch hit in the game but wasn't needed. |
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| Eddie Bonine exited Wednesday's 7-0 loss to the Minnesota Twins after 2.2 innings of work. The outing was the shortest of his four major league starts. The right-hander gave up five runs (two earned) on seven hits, walked two and struck out one.
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| Nick Blackburn combined with two Twins' relievers to complete a five-hit shutout as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-0 on Wednesday.
Blackburn allowed three hits, walked one and struck out four in seven innings. Jesse Crain allowed two hits in the eighth, and Boof Bonser pitched a 1-2-3 ninth. |
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| Dustin Pedroia is in the middle of a 9-game hitting streak. He's posted nine runs, two home runs, and two stolen bases over this stretch. |
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| Fox Sports reports that the Angels are showing interest in Rockies outfielder Matt Holliday. The report notes that after failing in attempts to secure free agents Mark Teixeira and Miguel Cabrera in the past year, the team is chasing Holliday in an effort to bolster their offense.
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| Wes Bankston, 1B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 2:02 PM CT |
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| Wes Bankston was called up from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday and he'll be making his big-league debut at first base this afternoon, this according to the San Francisco Chronicle. |
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| Eric Chavez, 3B, Oakland Athletics | Wednesday 7/2, 12:51 PM CT |
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| MLB.com reports, Eric Chavez will be placed on the 15-day disable list due to his sore right shoulder. Frustrated by his latest injury Chavez said, "I just want to get to the point where I can get out there and know I can be a productive player, and right now I'm not." |
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| Curtis Granderson has been heating up over the last couple weeks, he raised his BA over 40 points in the month of June, while also tallying 22 runs and four stolen bases. |
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| The Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune reports that an MRI on Michael Cuddyer's left hand revealed a sprained knuckle on his index finger. |
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| Assuming Eddie Guardado takes his time recovering from his sore ankle and shoulder, it appears Frank Francisco will be called upon for eighth inning duties for the Rangers. In his last seven appearances he has not allowed a run while striking out nine and walking just one batter. |
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| The Red Sox pulled Clay Buchholz from the PawSox game Monday night after the right-hander pitched five scoreless innings, and according to the Boston Globe they believe there is a reason. Buchholz appears return to the Sox rotation, possibly as soon as Saturday against division rival New York in the Bronx. |
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| Mark Reynolds, 3B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 7/2, 11:50 AM CT |
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| Mark Reynolds has improved his eye this season. The D'Backs third baseman is hitting .262 and while he's still only walking once for every three strike outs, he has a much more consistent approach at the plate. |
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| Chad Tracy, 1B, Arizona Diamondbacks | Wednesday 7/2, 11:39 AM CT |
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| With Eric Byrnes back on the disabled list the Diamondbacks are expected to play Conor Jackson in left field and Chad Tracy fulltime at first.
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| The Detroit Tigers recalled right-handed reliever Aquilino Lopez from Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday. The right hander has pitched well since being sent to the top affiliate
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| Zach Miner, P, Detroit Tigers | Wednesday 7/2, 11:24 AM CT |
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| The Detroit Tigers optioned right-handed reliever Zach Miner to Toledo on Wednesday morning, and recalled right-handed reliever Aquilino Lopez. |
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| The Miguel Cabrera reports that Tigers skipper Jim Leyland said first baseman Miguel Cabrera (hip) won't start Wednesday night in Minnesota. |
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| Paul Lo Duca is playing his third different position in as many games for the Nationals. The veteran is starting at first base today in an afternoon tilt against the Florida Marlins. |
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| The East Valley Tribune reports that Yusmeiro Petit will start today in place of Micah Owings on Wednesday night against the Brewers. |
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| David Ortiz, DH, Boston Red Sox | Wednesday 7/2, 10:49 AM CT |
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| David Ortiz took his first swings since May on Tuesday, according to the Boston Herald. “He did well, really well,” said Magadan, who observed the slugger take 60 swings off a tee Monday. “Today was supposed to be an off day for David but he felt good enough where he wanted to take some more swings. So I just said, ‘Let him go at it.’ ” |
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| Jacoby Ellsbury will remain the leadoff man for the Red Sox despite watching his batting average slide 20 points in June. Terry Francona told the Boston Herald, “What he has shown he can do ignites us so much. We believe in him. Once you believe in somebody, you have to kind of let him go through it. I don’t think he’s tired. I think he’s a little frustrated. With what he brings on the bases, if he gets on on an error or a force out at second base, he can change the game with his legs.”
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| Brad Penny, P, Los Angeles Dodgers | Wednesday 7/2, 10:36 AM CT |
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| Brad Penny threw 50 pitches to hitters in a three-inning simulated game at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, according to the LA Times. |
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| Dan Uggla, 2B, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 7/2, 10:36 AM CT |
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