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| Franquelis Osoria will begin a rehab assignment today with Triple-A Indianapolis. |
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| Luis Mendoza hopes to fair better tomorrow than his last start when he gave up six runs, but only one of which was earned. He'll face the Los Angeles Angels and Ervin Santana at home. |
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| Bobby Jenks, P, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 7/6, 11:29 PM CT |
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| Bobby Jenks may be headed to the 15-day disabled list with a sore back. He threw long toss on Sunday but has yet to throw a side session since reporting the pain a week ago. |
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| Miguel Batista is expected to start in place of Erik Bedard on Wednesday. |
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| Ryan Sweeney was held out of the lineup on Sunday with a swollen ankle. |
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| Mariano Rivera pitched two innings of one-hit ball to earn his third win of the season. He threw just 16 pitches, 13 for strikes, to get six Boston batters out. |
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| The AP reports that top-prospect Matt LaPorta was sent to the Cleveland Indians, along with other prospects, for Cleveland ace, C.C. Sabathia. |
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| Robinson Cano scored the game-winning run against the Red Sox on Sunday. He was 2-for-4 with a two run triple. |
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| Brett Gardner hit a 10th-inning RBI single off Jonathan Papelbon, to help the Yankees beat the Red Sox on Sunday. He finished the night 2-for-5 with a run, RBI, and stolen base. |
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| Joba Chamberlain allowed three runs in six innings against the Red Sox on Sunday against the Red Sox. He gave up four hits, walked four, hit a batter and struck out five. |
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| Mike Jacobs, 1B, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 7/6, 10:27 PM CT |
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| Mike Jacobs scored three times and recorded two RBI at Coors Field on Sunday. He was 2-for-4 on the day.
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| Mark Teixeira drove in the game winning run in the top of the 17th off of Astros reliever Tim Byrdak. He was 3-for-7 on the night and collected three RBI to give him a total of 66 on the season. |
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| Ryan Rowland-Smith allowed just one run in five innings of work against the Tigers on Sunday. He had runners on most of the night, though, giving up five hits and walking three. |
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| Marcus Thames hit a game winning sacrafice fly in the 15th inning of Sunday's 2-1 victory. |
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| Ivan Rodriguez continues to up his batting average. On Sunday, he went 4-for-7 bringing it to a season high .290. |
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| Nate Robertson threw nine innings but did not figure in the decision against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. He allowed just one run while scattering four hits and walking two batters. |
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| Carl Crawford went 2-for-3 on Sunday against the Royals and is now hitting 10-for-17 in July. He added an RBI and scored two runs, giving him 61 on the year. |
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| The Miami Herald reports that Alex Rodriguez's wife, Cynthia, will file for divorce on Monday. |
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| Adam Jones, CF, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 7/6, 7:33 PM CT |
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| Adam Jones went 3-for-5 with an RBI on Sunday. |
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| Kevin Millar went 4-for-4, including a solo home run, in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rangers. |
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| Ian Kinsler got three singles to extend his hitting streak to 18 games. He also picked up a walk and scored two runs. |
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| Mike Napoli, C, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 7/6, 7:09 PM CT |
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| MLB.com reports that the Angels expect to place Mike Napoli on the 15-day disabled list after an MRI on Monday. |
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| Justin Christian was called back up from Triple-A in wake of Johnny Damon landing on the DL with a bum shoulder. |
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| Carlos Pena stayed hot by going 3-for-5 on Sunday against the Royals. He picked up two runs and two RBI in the process. |
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| Brett Gardner, hitting just 1-for-16 since his call-up last week, figures to start over the next two weeks after Johnny Damon was placed on the DL Sunday. |
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| Johnny Damon could not avoid the 15-day DL after injuring his left shoulder in a collision with the wall. It is his first trip to the DL of his entire career. |
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| Cliff Lee, P, Cleveland Indians | Sunday 7/6, 6:07 PM CT |
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| Cliff Lee picked up his first loss since May 18 when he swuared off against the red-hot Twins on Sunday. He lasted seven innings and struck out six while giving up four earned runs on six hits and a pair of walks. |
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| Jeff Mathis, C, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 7/6, 5:57 PM CT |
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| Jeff Mathis went 2-for-4 with three RBI in Sunday's victory over the Blue Jays. |
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| Jon Garland, P, Los Angeles Angels | Sunday 7/6, 5:54 PM CT |
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| Jon Garland threw a complete game against the Blue Jays on Sunday. He gave up just one run, a solo shot by Rod Barajas, and six hits on the day. |
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| Glen Perkins earned his fifth win of the season over the Cleveland Indians on Sunday. He scattered seven hits and one walk while giving up three earned runs on the day. |
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| George Sherrill had another unremarkable appearance on Sunday. He lasted 1.1 innings, walked two, gave up two hits and one run. |
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| Brian Roberts chipped in a home run and two stolen bases in Sunday's 11-10 loss to the Rangers. He also scored three runs. |
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| Nick Markakis extended his hit streak to 14 games on Sunday. He went 3-for-5 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored. |
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| Kevin Millwood earned the win behind a strong offense on Sunday. His pitching was spotty. He gave up nine hits and five runs (three earned) in five innings. |
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| David Murphy may have officially broken out of his slide on Sunday. He went 3-for-6 with three RBI, a home run and a run scored. |
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| Dewayne Wise continues to start against righties with Paul Konerko out of the lineup. He played another big part in a 4-3 victory over Rich Harden and the A's on Sunday. He was 2-for-2 with an RBI. |
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| John Danks, P, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 7/6, 4:28 PM CT |
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| John Danks improved to 6-4 after earning the victory over the Oakland A's and Rich Harden on Sunday. He struck out nine in 6.1 innings while allowing just two earned runs. |
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| Brandon Inge will begin his rehab assignment on Monday at Triple-A Toledo, according to MLB.com. |
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| Esteban German went 1-for-3 with a pair of RBI, hence making him the lone source of scoring for the Royals in Sunday's 9-2 loss to the Rays. |
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| Evan Longoria went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Sunday's convincing 9-2 win over the Royals at Tropicana Field. |
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| Luke Hochevar was lit up for a season-worst seven earned runs on nine hits over a mere four innings in Sunday's disheartening 9-2 loss to the Rays, with one walk and one strikeout. |
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| James Shields enjoyed a strong outing from the hill in Sunday's 9-2 win over the Royals, as he only issued two earned runs on four hits over seven innings, with one walk and eight strikeouts. |
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| Milton Bradley left Sunday's game in the sixth inning due to left knee tendinitis, according to the AP. |
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| Erik Bedard is experiencing tightness in his left shoulder and skipper Jim Riggleman has decided to push his next start back, according to the Tacoma Tribune. |
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| Adam Loewen, LF, Toronto Blue Jays | Sunday 7/6, 2:51 PM CT |
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| Adam Loewen left Sunday’s game in the top of the fifth inning due to elbow discomfort, according to the AP. He threw one inning of scoreless relief before being forced out of action with a 2-2 count on Ian Kinsler.
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| The AL pitching staff for the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium has been announced, according to the Boston Globe. The hurlers representing the AL will be Scott Kazmir (Rays), George Sherrill (Orioles), Roy Halladay (Blue Jays), Mariano Rivera (Yankees), Jonathan Papelbon (Red Sox), Justin Duchscherer (Athletics), Joe Nathan (Twins), Joakim Soria (Royals), Cliff Lee (Indians), Francisco Rodriguez (Angels), Ervin Santana (Angels), and Joe Saunders (Angels).
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| Joe Crede, 3B, Chicago White Sox | Sunday 7/6, 2:17 PM CT |
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| The AL reserves for the All-Star game have been announced, according to MLB.com. They are J.D. Drew (Boston), Jason Varitek (Boston), Joe Crede (Chicago), Carlos Quentin (Chicago), Grady Sizemore (Cleveland), Carlos Guillen (Detroit), Justin Morneau (Minnesota), Milton Bradley (Texas), Ian Kinsler (Texas), Michael Young (Texas), and Dioner Navarro (Tampa Bay).
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| Felix Hernandez, who is recovering from a sprained left ankle, has thrown a bullpen session at Safeco Field today, according to the Seattle Times. |
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| The starting squad for the AL in the All-Star Game at Yankee Stadium has been announced, according to the Boston Globe. The starters will be Joe Mauer (catcher), Kevin Youkilis (first base), Dustin Pedroia (second base), Derek Jeter (shortstop), Alex Rodriguez (third base), with outfielders Josh Hamilton, Manny Ramirez, Ichiro Suzuki, and closed out by DH David Ortiz. |
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| Michael Young was scratched from Sunday's starting lineup due to a nagging groin problem, according to the AP. |
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| Jamie Walker, who is recovering from left elbow inflammation, has set a target date of July 17 to return to the Orioles, according to the Baltimore Sun. |
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| Vicente Padilla, who is nursing a sore shoulder and bruised thumb, won't throw until tomorrow back in Arlington, according to the Dallas Morning News. The team was previously hopeful he would be able to throw a bullpen session today. |
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| Melvin Mora, 3B, Baltimore Orioles | Sunday 7/6, 12:11 PM CT |
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| Melvin Mora is not in Sunday's starting lineup, according to the Baltimore Sun. Aubrey Huff gets the call at third base, with Luke Scott serving as the DH. |
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| Joey Devine, P, Oakland Athletics | Sunday 7/6, 10:24 AM CT |
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| Joey Devine experienced inflammation in his right elbow on Saturday, and his rehab will be stalled for about a week, according to the SF Chronicle. |
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| Casey Janssen, who is recovering from a torn right labrum, met with Dr. Lewis Yocum on Saturday and was advised to rest another week or two before beginning a throwing program, according to MLB.com. |
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| Mark Teahen, RF, Kansas City Royals | Sunday 7/6, 9:26 AM CT |
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| Mark Teahen needed a day off on Saturday, and he wasn't in the lineup for the first time since June 14, according to the Kansas City Star. Skipper Trey Hillman said, "There’s not anything glaring with Mark Teahen right now. I just felt like he needed a day mentally as well as physically right now."
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| Joey Gathright went 1-for-2 with a walk and a steal on Saturday, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Mark Grudzielanek is just five hits away from 2,000, according to the Kansas City Star. |
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| Vicente Padilla's sore right shoulder was still bothering him on Saturday, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| Eric Hurley stated that his sore left hamstring felt better Saturday, and he is optimistic he’ll be ready for his Tuesday start against Los Angeles, according to the Star Telegram. He said, "I should be fine. I played catch today and it felt good. I don’t see it being any problem."
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| A.J. Murray has yet to throw since landing on the DL June 4 with a strained left rotator cuff, according to the Star Telegram. |
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| Skipper Ron Washington commented that Jarrod Saltalamacchia's strained groin ailment isn't serious, and he should be available to play Sunday, according to the Star Telegram. Washington said, "He just tweaked his groin a little bit and we didn’t want to take a chance with him in the box, especially with the torque you’ve got to have to swing the bat. All we needed was for him to take a swing at something and make it worse than what it is."
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| Johnny Damon is holding out hope his sprained left shoulder won't force him to the DL for the first time in his career, according to the Boston Globe. The 14-year vet said, "I think we'll know more Sunday. If I wake up and I'm feeling the same then I think they're going to DL me. But if I'm improving, they'll try to keep getting me ready."
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| Jeff Clement had a big night on Saturday with two home runs including one in the bottom of the eighth inning to provide the difference in the Mariners 3-2 victory over the Tigers. |
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