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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| The Miami Herald reports that Dan Uggla expects to miss "two to four more days" while recovering from a sprained ankle. |
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| Two months after going on the disabled list and only two games after making his first minor league rehab start, Rafael Furcal is back to square one with no light at the end of the tunnel, this according to the LA Times. The current pain he is experiencing is concerning and when he will return to the team is not known. "Obviously it's not good news," Dodgers Manager Joe Torre said.
"He felt so good about himself, with this exercise program he was on. I'm sure for him it's really frustrating."
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| Hiroki Kuroda is expected to come off the disabled list and make his first start since June 12 tonight against the Astros in Houston, this according to the LA Times. |
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| Ryan Freel, CF, Cincinnati Reds | Wednesday 7/2, 10:22 AM CT |
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| The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that Ryan Freel has experienced yet another setback in his recovery from an injured hamstring. On Tuesday, he said he "felt another pop." An MRI showed a complete tear. |
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| J.R. Towles, C, Houston Astros | Wednesday 7/2, 9:54 AM CT |
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| J.R. Towles will be recalled from Triple-A Round rock to replace the injured Humberto Quintero. |
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| The Houston Chronicle reports that Kazuo Matsui took batting practice and fielded ground balls on Tuesday. He is set to return from the DL when he is eligible on July 8th. |
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| Leo Nunez, P, Florida Marlins | Wednesday 7/2, 9:12 AM CT |
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| The Kansas City Star reports that Leo Nunez will not likely join the Royals before the All-Star break, but he may begin his Triple-A rehab assignment soon. Nuñez is scheduled to throw a few sessions of live batting practice over the next week in Surprise, Ariz., and could begin a formal rehab assignment next week at Omaha. |
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| Duaner Sanchez left Tuesday nights game after taking a line drive off of his. The New York Post reports that he does not expect to miss any action. |
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| Chris Carpenter is in St. Louis and will throw pregame sessions on Wednesday and Friday before returning to Florida to continue his rehabilitation, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
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| Brian Wilson, P, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 7/2, 7:59 AM CT |
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| Brian Wilson seems to have a legitimate shot to join Tim Lincecum and perhaps Bengie Molina on the All Star team this year, which is a surprise considering the expectations of the Giants this season. Four of his saves and 10 of his 37 strikeouts have come against Clint Hurdle's Colorado Rockies, who will manage the National League on July 13th. |
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| Dave Roberts, LF, San Francisco Giants | Wednesday 7/2, 7:56 AM CT |
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| The San Francisco Chronicle reports that manager Bruce Bochy said outfielder Dave Roberts (knee surgery), who is nearing a minor-league rehab assignment, will need 45 to 50 at-bats before being activated to the 25-man roster. |
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| Rich Hill, P, Chicago Cubs | Wednesday 7/2, 7:53 AM CT |
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| Rich Hill pitched one-third of an inning on Tuesday, walking three and hitting a batter. |
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| The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that John Van Benschoten will make his 16th major league start on Wednesday night, and to add pressure to a pitcher that has experienced very little success at the highest level, it will be his first in his hometown. The right-hander grew up in Milford, Ohio, a suburb about 20 miles east of downtown Cincinnati. "I'm looking forward to it," he said. "It will probably be a little different, but once the bell rings, it will be the same -- I hope." |
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| Matt Capps, P, Pittsburgh Pirates | Wednesday 7/2, 7:49 AM CT |
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| The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that Ken Griffey Jr.'s two-run home run off Matt Capps in the ninth inning on Monday was the right-handers fourth blown save in a three-week span. "I've looked at tape from early in the season and from [recently] and nothing really looked different with my mechanics," Capps said. "Nothing feels different." He paused. "The pressure's on," he said. "I've got to perform. Nobody knows that better than me." |
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| Colby Rasmus, OF, St. Louis Cardinals | Wednesday 7/2, 7:44 AM CT |
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| The St Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that Memphis outfielder Colby Rasmus, who has shaken off a slow start on the farm, has been added to the U.S. team and will be making his second straight appearance in the Futures Game. |
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| The Arizona Republic reports that starting pitcher Micah Owings' Wednesday start could be in jeopardy due to a pulled muscle in his back. The big right-hander suffered the injury in Friday's loss to the Marlins. |
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| Jason Marquis only allowed two earned runs on four hits over seven innings in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Giants, with three walks and five strikeouts. |
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| Carlos Gonzalez went 1-for-4 in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to the Angels. His hit was good for a double. |
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