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Brewers Recall Jean Segura to Replace Izturis
Earlier today the Milwaukee Brewers traded veteran infielder Cesar Izturis to the Washington Nationals and now we know at least part of the motivation behind the trade. Jean Segura has been recalled from Double-A Huntsville to take... More of this article »
Washington Nationals Acquire Cesar Izturis from Brewers
The Washington Nationals acquired veteran infielder Cesar Izturis from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Nationals are looking for infield depth with injuries to Mark DeRosa and All-Star shortstop Ian Desmond. Desmond is not expected to... More of this article »
Oswalt Couldn’t Go Any Further – or Wouldn’t ?
The time may be nearing when Texas Rangers RHP Roy Oswalt takes his ball and goes home, then again, perhaps the Rangers will request that he do so. Sunday in a 7-6 loss to the Kansas City Royals, Oswalt declined Rangers manager Ron... More of this article »
Cubs’ Matt Garza Likely Headed to DL
If it were up to Matt Garza, he would probably make his next start on Tuesday. That air of invincibility is one of the things that baseball people like about Garza. team officials may have other plans for Garza. According to Paul... More of this article »
Cubs Call-Up Prospects Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters
Chicago Cubs prospects Brett Jackson and Josh Vitters were expected to be called up in September. The Cubs made the move early and called up both Jackson and Vitters today. Both Jackson in Vitters will be in Los Angeles where the... More of this article »
Rays Longoria May Be Return Soon
Update: Longoria was activated from the disabled list today, in a corresponding move the team designated INF Brooks Conrad for assignment. Evan Longoria has been out out of action since May 1, with eight partially torn left hamstring.... More of this article »
Phillies’ Amaro Says – Lee Not Going Anywhere – Why Not ?
The Philadelphia Phillies put Cliff Lee on, waivers and Lee was reportedly claimed by the Los Angeles Dodgers. When Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro was asked about the report, he replied, “It is irrelevant because he is... More of this article »
Straily Strong in Debut – A’s Walk Off Winners Again
Straily allowed one earned run, in six innings of work, and his major league debut. Oakland’s Daniel Straily‘s turned in a strong performance in his major league debut against the Toronto Blue Jays. Still, the A’s... More of this article »
Justin Upton and BJ Upton Both Hit Their 100th Career Home Run
Justin Upton and B.J. Upton both hit their 100th career home run within minutes of each other tonight. Justin connected off of Philadelphia Phillies starter Kyle Kendrick in the second inning, his ninth of the season. Then a few minutes... More of this article »
Mike Trout – AL Player of the Month – Rookie of the Month
Trout who is only 20 years old has won rookie of the month three consecutive months ( photo by Keith Allison ) Mike Trout became the first American League player to win the American League player of the month and rookie of the month... More of this article »
Phillies Cliff Lee on Waivers – August Waivers Have Begun
With the non-waiver trade deadline passed, teams have begun the process of waiting players, in part to determine the interest level of other teams. Cliff Lee is the biggest name to make the news so far. Players with bulky contracts... More of this article »
Mike Olt Gets Called Up by Rangers from AA Frisco
Mike Olt gets a call to the show and should see regular playing time for the Rangers ( Photo by PINSPROSHO) When the Texas Rangers were looking to add starting pitchers at the trade deadline, they made it clear that Rangers top-tier... More of this article »
Albert Pujols Can Still Hit – Was There Ever a Doubt ?
Back in December Albert Pujols came to the Los Angeles Angels as a free agent, signed a 10 year $240 million deal. Pujols hit his first home run of the 2012 season on May 6th, and the naysayers came out in mass. What was wrong with... More of this article »
Yankees Mark Teixeira Has Wrist Inflammation – Avoids DL for Now
The New York Yankees got some good news when an MRI revealed no structural damage to the left wrist a first baseman Mark Teixeira. Teixeira was given a cortisone shot and will be reevaluated in three days and will avoid the DL for... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Orioles Batter Ivan Nova and Yankees
NEW YORK – T he New York Yankees scored five runs in the first inning, and the Baltimore Orioles answered with seven in the top of the second inning. The Orioles went on to score 11 unanswered runs. The Orioles had 13 hits and... More of this article »
Rangers’ Neftali Feliz Will Have Tommy John Surgery
The Texas Rangers Neftali Feliz will miss the remainder of 2012 and at least half of the season in 2013. Feliz will undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday after tearing his own large collateral ligament in his pitching arm. Feliz was... More of this article »
Pirates and Yankees Trade McGehee – Qualls
The New York Yankees did want some help at third base after all. The Yankees traded reliever Chad Qualls, whom they acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies after being designated for assignment in early July, for Casey McGehee. First... More of this article »
Ryan Dempster Traded to Rangers for Prospects
The Los Angeles Dodgers took a pass Ryan Dempster, not wanting to give up prospect Allen Webster in a trade. Dempster exercised his 10/5 rights last week in nixing a deal that would have sent him to the Atlanta Braves. Dempster... More of this article »
Reds add Jonathan Broxton to Bullpen in Trade with Royals
Cincinnati Reds strengthened an already strong bullpen by adding Jonathan Broxton from the Kansas City Royals in a trade this afternoon. Broxton is pitching to a 2.27 ERA across 35 2/3 innings. he has 23 saves and is on a one-year... More of this article »
Pirates Trade Gorkys Hernández For Marlins Gaby Sanchez
The Pittsburgh Pirates made more trade news, trading outfielder Gorkys Hernández and a competitive balance pick to the Miami Marlins first baseman Gaby Sanchez. Sanchez had fallen out of favor with the Marlins this season, hitting .202/.250/.306... More of this article »
Phillies Trade Hunter Pence to Giants for Schierholtz – Joseph – Rosin
Less than an hour after trading outfielder Shane Victorino, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro traded Hunter Pence to the San Francisco Giants, for OF Nate Schierholtz and minor league reliever Seth Rosin Pence, 29, is batting... More of this article »
Phillies Trade Shane Victorino To Dodgers for Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin
The Philadelphia Phillies have traded outfielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Josh Lindblom and Ethan Martin . Late last night the Dodgers acquired Brandon League from the Mariners in a move to bolster their... More of this article »
Blue Jays – Mariners Trade – Thames for Delabar
The Mariners got outfielder Eric Thames from the Toronto Blue Jays, for reliever Steve Delabar. Delabar, 29, had a 4.17 ERA in 36 2/3 innings. Both Thames and Travis Snider were moved in separate deals today, with the Blue Jays deciding... More of this article »
Mariners Trade Brandon League to Dodgers for Leon Landry and Logan Bawcom
The Seattle Mariners traded RHP Brandon League to the Los Angeles Dodgers for prospects Leon Landry and Logan Bawcom . League had drawn the interest of several clubs over the past several days. Landry is hitting .328/.358/.559 with... More of this article »
Blue Jays Trade Travis Snider for Pirates Brad Lincoln
The Toronto Blue Jays traded outfielder Travis Snider to the Pittsburgh Pirates for RHP Brad Lincoln. Lincoln has 2.73 ERA with Pirates over 59.1 innings, and has a 4-2 record. Lincoln has worked out of the bullpen this year has been... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Geovany Soto to Rangers – Reed Johnson, Paul Maholm To Braves
The Chicago Cubs pulled the trigger on two separate deals. Paul Maholm and Reed Johnson will go to the Braves and Geovany Soto to the Rangers. Johnson is .307/.361/.452 and can play all three outfield positions, and hits left-handed... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Anthony Rizzo and Cubs Walk-Off In Victory over Cards
CHICAGO – Anthony Rizzo hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 10th inning, and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-2. Rizzo was understandably excited after the game. “This is the best,” an elated... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Jeremy Hellickson Outpitches Zack Greinke to Spoil Angels Debut
ANAHIEM – Zack Greinke pitched well in his debut for the Los Angeles Angels. Jeremy Hellickson and pitched better for the Tampa Bay Rays. And while most of the news will be about Greinke, you cannot underestimate what Hellickson... More of this article »
Huston Street Gets $14 Million Extension From San Diego
Huston Street is comfortable pitching in San Diego, and today the San Diego Padres gave Street 14 million more reasons to be more comfortable. The Padres and Street have agreed to a $14 million two-year contract extension that will... More of this article »
Marlins Logan Morrison to the DL – May Require Surgery
Miami Marlins outfielder Logan Morrison was placed on the 15 day disabled list with a bad knee, that could require surgery and in and his 2012 season. Morrison has been playing with the injury since May, and obviously has been in discomfort... More of this article »
AL Recaps – Anibal Sanchez Gets Rude American League Welcome from Blue Jays
TORONTO – The Toronto Blue Jays welcomed Tiger starter Anibal Sanchez to the American League with three home runs to beat the Tigers 5-1 . Edwin Encarnacion, Colby Rasmus and Yunel Escobar all homered. After taking over first... More of this article »
NL Recaps – Ike Davis Hits 3 Home Runs and Mets Still Lose
PHOENIX – Ike Davis homered three times and added a base hit with fourth at-bat for the New York Mets, and the Mets lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-3. Ian Kennedy pitched into the seventh inning for the Diamondbacks and struck... More of this article »
Twins Trade Francisco Liriano to White Sox
The Chicago White Sox went looking for starting pitching help, and were in the mix to land Zack Greinke before he was dealt to the Los Angeles Angels. Instead, the White Sox traded infielder Eduardo Escobar and left-hander Pedro Hernandez... More of this article »
Chase Headley – Talent and Team Control Valuable Combination
Chase Headley could be headed to Oakland, Philadelphia, or Baltimore. And although the Yankees deny they will add a third baseman, to play while Alex Rodriguez recovers from a broken hand, don’t count them out. Headley is a switch-... More of this article »
Josh Johnson – Careful Risk Assessment Underway For Interested Teams
Josh Johnson finished the 2010 season 11-6 with 186 strikeouts in 28 starts. He was second in the major leagues with a 2.30 ERA. Johnson’s season finished early in September because of back pain. In 2011, Johnson was off to... More of this article »
Josh Reddick Will Likely Get Day Off After Wall Collision
Oakland right fielder Josh Reddick may get a day off after a collision with the right-field wall in Baltimore to make the final out of the game Friday night. Reddick made a leaping catch of a ball hit by Orioles outfielder Nick Markakis,... More of this article »
Marco Scutaro Traded To Giants For Prospect and Cash
The Colorado Rockies traded veteran infielder Marco Scutaro to the San Francisco Giants for minor league second baseman Charlie Culberson and cash. Scutaro is hitting .271/.324/.359 and has played mostly second base for the Rockies. He... More of this article »
Zack Greinke Traded To Angels For Jean Segura and Prospects
The Milwaukee Brewers finally traded Zack Greinke to the Los Angeles Angels for shortstop Jean Segura and two AA pitchers, John Hellweg and Ariel Pena. The Angels will owe Greinke $5.15 million for the remainder of this season. According... More of this article »
A.J. Burnett Likes Pittsburgh – and Pittsburgh Likes A.J.
A.J. Burnett is liking Pittsburgh, as much as they like him. ( Photo by Keith Allison) A.J. Burnett has pitched for the Marlins, Blue Jays, Yankees, and Pirates. Burnett has had a measure of success with all those teams, but nothing... More of this article »
Has Ryan Dempster Overplayed His Hand
Ryan Dempster wants to play on a contender, as long as that contender is the Los Angeles Dodgers. The now infamous deal that would have sent Dempster to the Braves in exchange for Randall Delgado appears to be but a memory. Demptser... More of this article »
Mets Matt Harvey Strikes Out 11 Diamondbacks in MLB Debut
Matt Harvey made his major league debut against the Arizona Diamondbacks and made a little history in the process. Harvey struck out 11 batters over 5 1/3 innings and earned his first win 3-1 over the Diamondbacks. Harvey became the... More of this article »
Starling Marte Homers On First Pitch – Any Questions
Imagine the last 24 hours if you are Starling Marte of the Pittsburgh Pirates. You get a call that says you’re going to the show, and grab the next flight to Houston to make your major league debut against the Astros. Clint Hurdle... More of this article »
Brewers GM Doug Melvin: Greinke Will Be Traded
With Cole Hamels officially off the market, teams looking to add pitching before the deadline are intensifying their pursuit. More often than not general managers are often coy and evasive about deals they are working on, or confirming... More of this article »
Jerry Reinsdorf Won’t Name Teams – Talking Contraction Again
Chicago White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf , speaking at a fundraiser in Chicago on Wednesday uttered a word that is likely to get some attention and airtime in Tampa Bay and Oakland, contraction. Reinsdorf was asked about future expansion... More of this article »
J.P. Arencibia – Blue Jays Lose Another to DL
The Toronto Blue Jays were hammered by the Oakland A’s last night 16-0. Starter Ricky Romero was a victim of the assault. Adding insult to injury, Jay’s catcher J.P. Arencibia suffered a broken hand and will be out on... More of this article »
Rays Evan Longoria Sent Out on Rehab Assignment
Evan Longoria left the team today bound for a rehab assignment in Triple-A Durham. Longoria has been out since May 1 with a partially torn hamstring. Rays manager Joe Madden indicated that the rehab assignment would last three or four... More of this article »
Rays Make Room for Ryan Roberts – DFA Hideki Matsui
In a move not totally unexpected, the Tampa Bay Rays designated Hideki Matsui for assignment to make room for newly acquired Ryan Roberts. Matsui had struggled since joining the rays as a free agent. In 34 games Matsui was 19-35 with... More of this article »
Will Yankees Fill Void Left By A-Rod Injury With Trade?
The natural inclination of baseball fans would be to answer yes, the Yankees will fill the void left by Alex Rodriguez’ injury. The question is will that void be filled from within the organization or will they reenter the trade... More of this article »