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Dodgers Matt Kemp Return: “It’s not going to be September.”
Los Angeles Dodgers Matt Kemp took batting practice before yesterday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals and reported afterwards that things went well and he was progressing towards a return to the Dodgers line-up sooner rather... More of this article »
St. Louis Cardinals Call Up Prospect Carlos Martinez
The St Louis Cardinals have called up pitching prospect Carlos Martinez to make a start against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Busch Stadium. Martinez had previously been used in the Cardinals bullpen this season. In his pair of bullpen... More of this article »
Phillies Michael Young Clears Waivers – Can Now Be Dealt
Philadelphia Phillies veteran third baseman Michael Young has cleared waivers and now can be traded to any team. Young has a full no-trade clause which could still make trading him more complex as he would have to approve any deal. Young,... More of this article »
Rays Chris Archer Leaves Start With Forearm Tightness
Tampa Bay Rays rookie right-hander Chris Archer left his start in Arizona in the second inning with tightness in his right forearm. Archer allowed a run in the first and got two outs in the second before leaving with a 2-1 count against Didi... More of this article »
Red Sox Lose Matt Thornton to DL With Oblique Strain
The Boston Red Sox have placed reliever Matt Thornton on the 15 day disabled list with an oblique strain. Thorton was acquired from the Chicago White Sox after losing left-hander Andrew Miller for the rest of the season, and has made... More of this article »
Rockies Carlos Gonzalez Hits DL with Finger Sprain
Colorado Rockies outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has been placed on the disabled list with a finger sprain. Gonzalez has suffered with the sprain on his right middle finger off and on for the past month. He will be eligible to return... More of this article »
Phillies Reach Agreement With Chase Utley on Extension
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached an agreement with second baseman Chase Utley on an extension that will keep him with the team through the 2015 season at the minimum. The deal will be worth between $27 million guaranteed with... More of this article »
Rays Place Desmond Jennings on the DL – Recall Jason Bourgeois
The Tampa Bay Rays placed center-fielder Desmond Jennings on the 15 day DL with a fractured middle finger on his left hand. Jennings hurt the finger Saturday on a slide against the Giants in extra innings and it was thought to be... More of this article »
MLB Suspends 12 Players In Biogenesis Scandal
Major League Baseball has agreed to 50-game suspensions with 12 players for their roles in the Biogenesis case, FoxSports.com reported Monday. Milwaukee Brewers outfielder and 2011 The 2011 NL MVP Ryan Braun was suspended last month... More of this article »
Derek Holland K’s 10 – Rangers Shutout Oakland
Derek Holland gave up four hits in eight shutout innings, Nelson Cruz and Mitch Moreland each hit a home run and the Texas Rangers beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Sunday. Adrian Beltre had two hits and drove in a run for... More of this article »
Yankees Derek Jeter Has Calf Strain – DL Possible
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has been diagnosed with a right calf strain and may require another stint the on disabled list. An MRI was performed on Saturday where a Grade 1 calf strain was revealed. The Yankees have not... More of this article »
Baltimore Orioles Acquire Astros Bud Norris for L.J. Hoes
The Baltimore Orioles and Houston Astros have agreed to a trade that will send Bud Norris to Baltimore for L.J. Hoes , left-hander Josh Hader and a 2014 Competitive Balance pick. Norris, the 28-year-old slider specialist, has... More of this article »
Kansas City Royals Acquire Houston Astros Justin Maxwell
According to Ken Rosenthal at Fox Sports the Kansas City Royals have acquired OF Justin Maxwell from the Houston Astros. Maxwell is 29 and is hitting .241/.311/.387 with two home runs in 115 plate appearances for Houston in 2013,... More of this article »
San Diego Padres Get Ian Kennedy In Trade With Arizona Diamondbacks
According to MLB.com’s Corey Brock, the San Diego Padres have reached an agreement with the Arizona Diamondbacks in trade that will send statrer Ian Kennedy to the Padres for lefty reliever Joe Thatcher, Double-A reliever Matt... More of this article »
Rays Ball Boy ‘Saves” The Bullpen (Video)
After two misses earlier in the game the Tampa Bay Rays ball boy was due. On a line drive off the bat of Matt Joyce in the bottom of the sixth inning, he makes a great catch and gets a rousing ovation. The Rays bullpen first scattered... More of this article »
Cleveland Indians Acquire Cardinals Reliever Marc Rzepczynski
The Cleveland Inidans have acquired left-handed reliever Marc Rzepczynski from the St.Louis Cardinals. Rzepczynski was recalled form AAA Memphis recently and made two relief appearances for St. Louis in July. The Cardinals are set... More of this article »
Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Brian Wilson – Minor League Deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers reached an agreement with reliver Brian Wilson. Wilson is a three-time All-Star who led the National League with 48 saves in 2010. The Dodgers have been seeking bullpen help, specifically an eighth-inning man... More of this article »
For Now Michael Young Will Accept Trade To Rangers Only
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Michael Young is okay with being traded as long as a team that he is traded to visit Texas Rangers according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports. The Phillies reportedly plan on calling up third baseman Cody... More of this article »
Tampa Bay Rays Trade For Chicago White Sox Reliever Jesse Crain
The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired Chicago White Sox reliever Jesse Crain for cash considerations or a player to be named later. Brandon Gomes has been moved to the 60-day DL to accommodate the move. Reports began to circulate this morning... More of this article »
SF Giants Trade Rumors: Lincecum, Lopez, Pence,
According to multiple sources the San Francisco Giants are entertaining offers on a number of veterans, including Tim Lincecum, Hunter Pence and Javier Lopez. Keep in mind that just last week Giants general manager Brian Sabean went... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Acquire Reliever Scott Downs From Angels
The Atlanta Braves made a move to bolster the bullpen acquiring left-hander reliever Scott Downs form the Los Angeles Angles in exchanges for minor leaguer Cory Rasmus. Downs has compiled a 1.84 ERA in 43 appearances for the Angels... More of this article »
Detroit Tigers Trade For Astros Closer Jose Veras
The Detroit Tigers shored up the back end of their bullpen acquiring Houston Astros closer Jose Veras in exchange for outfield prospect Danny Vasquez. Opponents are hitting .192 against Veras this season, and Dombrowski says the team... More of this article »
Yunel Escobar Flashes The Leather In Rays Win
Yunel Escobar backed up a complete game win over the Boston Red Sox by Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price with a brilliant behind that back flip to start a double play in the bottom of the fourth inning. Price (5-5) needed only 97 pitches... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Tim Hudson Leaves Game After Ankle Injury
Atlanta Braves right-hander Tim Hudson was carted off the field after being stepped on by New York Mets outfielder Eric Young Jr. accidentally stepped on his right ankle/foot at first base. Young stepped on the back of Hudson’s ankle... More of this article »
Pittsburgh Pirates Place Jason Grilli on the 15 Day DL
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed RHP Jason Grilli on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain. Grilli was forced to exit Monday’s game after he hurt his forearm on a pitch. The 36-year-old All-Star closer came into... More of this article »
Red Sox Extend Dustin Pedroia – 7 years, $100 Million
The Boston Red Sox have reached agreement on a seven-year contract extension with All-Star second baseman Dustin Pedroia worth around $100 million. The deal is pending a physical. Pedroia is in his eight season with the Red Sox and... More of this article »
Rays Matt Moore Spins Two-Hit Shutout to Start Series With Red Sox
Tampa Bay Rays lefty Matt Moore pitched a two-hut shutout to win his 14th game and beat the Boston Red Sox in game one of a four game series against the Boston. The win moved Tampa Bay within a half game of the Red Sox in the American... More of this article »
MLB Suspends Ryan Braun For The Rest of 2013
Milwaukee Brewers slugger Ryan Braun has been suspended without pay for the remainder of the 2013 season by Major League Baseball. The announcement came from commissioner Bud Selig for violations of the basic agreement and its joint... More of this article »
Cubs Trade Matt Garza To Rangers For Prospects
The Texas Rangers acquired right-handed starter Matt Garza from the Chicago Cubs for prospects C.J. Edwards, Mike Olt and two other prospects that have yet to be named. Gaza has pitched to a 3.17 ERA this season over 71 innings... More of this article »
Cardinals Send Matt Holliday to the 15-day Disabled List
St. Louis Cardinals will be without slugger Matt Holliday for at least another week as the team placed the left fielder on the 15 day disabled list. He’s hitting .268/.351/.448 with 13 homers and 47 RBI this season. First baseman/outfielder... More of this article »
Boston Red Sox Acquire White Sox Southpaw Matt Thornton
The Boston Red Sox acquired left-handed reliever Matt Thornton from the Chicago White Sox late Friday night. Earlier this week Boston lost LHP Andrew Miller for the season and the team acted quickly to fill the void. “You don’t... More of this article »
2013 All-Star Game Rosters and Notable Snubs
The 2013 All-Star Game rosters were announced and the Detroit Tigers lead all teams with a total of six representatives. The Baltimore Orioles have four. O’s slugger Chris Davis tallied 8,272,243 votes, the most of any player.... More of this article »
Matt Moore Wins 4th Straight, Rays Shut-out White Sox
Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Matt Moore pitched into the seventh inning and won his fourth consecutive start to lead the Rays to a 3-0 win over Chris Sale and the Chicago White Sox. Moore was not selected to the American League All-Star... More of this article »
Dodgers Acquire Ricky Nolasco From Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Ricky Nolasco from the Miami Marlins for three minor league pitchers, Steve Ames, Josh Wall and Angel Sanchez. The Dodgers also picked up an international signing bonus worth $197,000... More of this article »
Ivan Nova K’s 11, Yankees Walk-off With Win
New York Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova struck out 11 Orioles in a spot start for Hiroki Kuroda and the Yankees rallied for two runs in the ninth inning against Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson to win 3-2. It was Johnson’s... More of this article »
Atlanta Braves Call Up Prospect Joey Terdoslavich
The Atlanta Braves have called up prospect Joey Terdoslavich from Triple-A Gwinnett after placing Jordan Schafer on the disabled list with a right ankle contusion. Terdoslavich was hitting .318 with 18 home runs and a.926 OPS in... More of this article »
Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey No-Hits San Francisco Giants
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Homer Bailey threw his second no-hitter in the past 10 months and the first in the major leagues this season in a 3-0 when over the San Francisco Giants. Bailey (5-6) became the third Reds pitcher with... More of this article »
David Price K’s 10 in Return from DL – With 70 Pitches
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price returned from the disabled list and was on a 90 pitch limit in his first start in seven weeks. Price would throw 70 pitches in seven innings, 48 for strikes and struck out 10 Houston Astros in a 8-0... More of this article »
Cubs Deal Scott Feldman To Orioles, Marmol to Dodgers
The Baltimore Orioles took a step towards strengthening their starting rotation acquiring starter Scott Feldman in a trade with the Chicago Cubs. Baltimore also acquired backup catcher Steve Clevenger in the deal, which sent reliever Pedro... More of this article »
Red Sox Option Will Middlebrooks to AAA Pawtucket
The Boston Red Sox have decided that the best remedy to get third baseman Will Middlebrooks on track is some time in the minor leagues and the team optioned the 24-year-old to AAA Pawtucket today and purchased the contract of infielder... More of this article »
MLB Scores: Recaps and Highlights from June 24, 2013
Rookie outfielders Yasiel Puig and Wil Myers homered to help their teams to wins last night in a light schedule in Major League Baseball. Puig hit his seventh home run in 20 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Myers homered... More of this article »
A-Rod, Yes Alex Rodriguez is on Twitter
Alex Rodriguez can now be found on Twitter. The 14 time All-Star is @AROD on twitter and actually tweeted for the first time on May 31. Ben Grossman tweeted in fact that the account is real and verified. A-Rod received the verified... More of this article »
Bryce Harper Bobblehead: Yeah, Good Luck With That
If you missed out on getting a Bryce Harper bobble head on Sunday at Bryce Harper Bobblehead Day you are not alone. According to Dan Steinberg at the Washington Post crowds began gathering several hours before the game yesterday all... More of this article »
Yankees Alex Rodriguez Cleared To Begin Rehab Games On July 1
New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has been given medical clearance by doctors to begin rehab games beginning July 1. Rodriguez hasn’t played at all in 2013, having undergone surgery on his left hip in January. It... More of this article »
D-Backs Kirk Gibson on Heath Bell: “He’s Going to be Our Closer
Some managers like to take the proactive approach when it comes to struggling closer and sit them down to sort out their troubles, like Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell did recently with Andrew Bailey. The Detroit Tigers had... More of this article »
Wil Myers First Major League Home Run – Grand Slam – Video
Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers was called up to be provide power and be a run producer in the middle of the lineup. Myers hit his first home run in the major leagues against the CC Sabathia of the New York Yankees today,... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Gets Win Over Rockies, Strikes Out Nine
Washington Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg pitched seven strong innings and struck out nine and won for the first time in the month of June as the Nats beat the Colorado Rockies 2-1. Strasburg (4-6) allowed one run on five hits for... More of this article »
UCLA Beats North Carolina to Reach College World Series Finals
UCLA pitching dominated North Carolina and held the Tar Heels to seven hits in a 4-1 win. Grant Watson, James Kaprielian, Zack Weiss and David Berg simply dominated a North Carolina team that had averaged 5.1 runs per game and were... More of this article »