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Brandon League May Be Out As Dodgers Closer Soon
Brandon League has been trying to do just about anything to give away his closer’s role. Despite League’s high salary and multi-year contract, the embattled closer has a 5.51 ERA and has lead the Dodgers to one of the worst... More of this article »
Hanley Ramirez Has Started Running Drills
Hanley Ramirez ran for the first time with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the outfield before Wednesday’s game. Ramirez has been out since May 4th with a hamstring injury and was projected to miss 4-6 weeks. Fantasy Play: Ramirez... More of this article »
Kevin Youkilis Begins Extended Spring Training
Kevin Youkilis had three at bats in extended spring training on Tuesday along with numerous other Yankees players from the walking wounded. Youkilis is expected to swing the bat a few more games before beginning a rehab assignment. New... More of this article »
Matt Garza Strong in Return, Bullpen Falters in 5-4 Cubs Loss
Guess who’s back? After nearly ten months of recovery and setbacks from an injured elbow, Matt Garza returned to the mound Tuesday night and picked up right where he left off last July. In his debut start of the season, Garza worked... More of this article »
Preston Claiborne Continues to Impress with Yankees
In a season that can be labeled as a surprise for the New York Yankees, a season where they find themselves atop the AL East division standings nearly two months into the season, a part of that surprise is rookie reliever Preston Claiborne. Since... More of this article »
Matt Garza Activated From DL Will Start Against Pirates
Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza missed most of spring training with a lat injury on the heels of missing most of the second half of last season with an elbow problem. Garza last pitched in a major-league game in July 2012, but will... More of this article »
Ryan Vogelsong Placed on DL With Broken Hand
After five scoreless innings of three-hit ball on Monday night, it appeared that San Francisco Giants starter Ryan Vogelsong was starting to right the ship in a season that has been marred by inconsistent play. However, hope was short-lived... More of this article »
Miguel Gonzalez Returns From DL For Orioles
Miguel Gonzalez will return from the disabled list for the Baltimore Orioles and will start against the New York Yankees. The Orioles have lost six straight games and three of four to the Yankees in 2013. The Orioles have also dropped... More of this article »
Julio Teheran Baffles Twins, Leads Braves to 5-1 Victory
Atlanta Braves young starter Julio Teheran baffled Minnesota Twins bats on Monday night, leading the NL East division leading Braves to a 5-1 victory. Entering the game with a 2-1 record and 4.57 ERA, Teheran would almost go the distance,... More of this article »
Jim Johnson Struggles Continue, Yanks Top O’s 6-4
After a 2012 season that saw Baltimore Orioles closer Jim Johnson save 51 games, the last three games for the Baltimore “fireman” have been uneventful. Coming into the ninth-inning with a 4-3 lead over the New York Yankees... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Dominant Performances Earn AL Player of the Week Honors
Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson was named the American League Player of the Week on Monday following two dominant outings in which he held his opponents scoreless. In two starts this past week, Masterson pitched 16.0 scoreless... More of this article »
Joey Votto Powers His Way to NL Player of the Week
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto was given the honor of National League Player of the Week on Monday, covering games from the week of May 13 through May 19. Over the course of the past week, Votto boasted a major league best... More of this article »
Clayton Kershaw Shuts Down Brewers with three-hitter
While much of the talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers centered around Don Mattingly and whether or not he would be keeping his job, Clayton Kershaw went about his business scattering three base hits to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to... More of this article »
Patrick Corbin IS All That, Ks 10 In D-Backs Win
Coors Field is not exactly a pitcher’s paradise, unless you’re Patrick Corbin. Corbin struck out 10 batters, allowing one run, and walked one in a complete-game victory over the Colorado Rockies. Corbin needed only 97 pitches... More of this article »
Ryan Howard Avoids DL, Listed as Day-to-Day
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was diagnosed with inflammation in his left knee and a supposed change in his meniscus following an MRI that was conducted on Monday. After sitting out Sunday’s game against the... More of this article »
Yan Gomes Walk-Off Homer in 10th, Tribe Sweeps Seattle
A walk-off, three-run home run by Cleveland Indians rookie catcher Yan Gomes in the bottom of the tenth-inning would be the icing on the cake for a 10-8 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Monday afternoon. The home run was Gomes’... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Rookie Season One To Remember Thus Far
TheSt. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller has had a rookie season to remember. Nearly two months into the 2013 season, Miller has not only pitched his way to recognition as one of the premier rookies in the game, but also... More of this article »
Jered Weaver Set For Rehab Game, June Return Likely
After fracturing his non-pitching arm elbow while dodging a line drive on April 7 against the Texas Rangers, Angels ace Jered Weaver threw a simulated game this past Friday in which he threw 80 pitches over four innings. Weaver suffered... More of this article »
Anthony Gose Recalled by Toronto from AAA Buffalo
The Toronto Blue Jays recalled Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, optioning relief pitcher Mickey Storey to Buffalo to make room for Gose on the 40-man roster. A second-round draft pick in the 2008 MLB Amateur Draft by the... More of this article »
Barry Zito Struggles Again in Loss to Rockies
Barry Zito turned in his second straight poor performance for the San Francisco Giants, this time a 5-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Zito allowed five runs on 11 hits, striking out four and walked two. After a 1-5 road trip Giants... More of this article »
Miguel Cabrera Hits 3 Home Runs In Tigers Loss
Miguel Cabrera hammered three home runs and had five RBI in a 11-8 loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Cabrera was 4-for-4 on the night to raise his league-leading average to .384 and his RBI total to 46. Cabrera hit a three-run... More of this article »
Jeff Locke, Jason Grilli Shut Down Astros for 1-0 Victory
The Pittsburgh Pirates have two unlikely arms leading their pitching arsenal this season. Third-year newcomer Jeff Locke, in his first full time season as a starter, and veteran journeyman Jason Grilli, who has become the Pirates closer... More of this article »
Aroldis Chapman Blows Another Save, Phillies Win 3-2
For the second consecutive appearance, Aroldis Chapman has blown a save opportunity after converting eight straight save opportunities to start the 2013 season. Entering the game with a 2-1 Cincinnati lead over the Philadelphia Phillies... More of this article »
Andrew Cashner, Offense Lead Padres to 13-4 Victory
Following losses on Thursday and Friday, and a narrow 2-1 win on Saturday, the San Diego Padres would pummel the Washington Nationals in a 13-4 victory on Sunday, splitting the four-game series. The Padres were led by a strong performance... More of this article »
Daniel Murphy Go-Ahead Homer Lifts Mets to Victory
New York Mets second baseman Daniel Murphy hit in the leadoff spot for the first time this season and made the best of it, slugging a go-ahead solo home run in the top of the eighth-inning to give the Mets a 4-3 lead en route to a... More of this article »
Ricky Nolasco Fans 11 to End Miami Marlins Skid
Following a rough start on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds in which he surrendered six runs in five innings, Miami Marlins starter Ricky Nolasco rebounded with a solid performance against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday afternoon. Nolasco... More of this article »
Justin Masterson Outduels King Felix in 6-0 Victory
Coming off of a complete-game shutout of the New York Yankees on Monday, Cleveland Indians ace Justin Masterson blanked the Seattle Mariners in a 6-0 victory on Sunday afternoon. Masterson worked 7 innings, surrendering just 2 hits... More of this article »
Matt Moore Improves to 8-0 As Rays Sweep Orioles
Matt Moore scattered five hits over seven innings Luke Scott and Matt Joyce homered to lead the rays to a 3-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles. Moore’s record improved to a Major League-leading 8-0. Tampa Bay Completed a three-game... More of this article »
Jurickson Profar Called Up, Rangers Place Ian Kinsler on DL
The Texas Rangers placed second baseman Ian Kinsler on the 15 day disabled list with bruised ribs and recalled infielder Jurickson Profar to take his place on the roster. the move was retroactive to Saturday and became necessary... More of this article »
Elvis Andrus’ 5 Hits Lead Rangers in Win over Detroit
Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus helped lead the Rangers in their 7-2 victory against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday night, collecting a career-high five hits in the process. Andrus would finish the game going 5 for 5 with a double... More of this article »
Reid Brignac acquired By Yankees from Colorado Rockies
The New York Yankees acquired utility infielder Reid Brignac from the Colorado Rockies for cash. originally drafted by Tampa Bay in the second round of the 2004 draft. Brignac was traded to Colorado in February. Brignac hit .250... More of this article »
David Ortiz Homers Twice in Red Sox Victory
David Ortiz continues to slug and he certainly let his former team experience just that on Saturday night. Ortiz would account for half of the 12 runs scored by Boston in its 12-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Beginning in the... More of this article »
Brandon McCarthy Rebounds With Shutout of Marlins
Brandon McCarthy was dominant on Saturday, blanking the Miami Marlins for his first win not only with the Arizona Diamondbacks, but also since being struck in the head with an Erick Aybar line-drive on August 5, 2012 against the Los... More of this article »
Alberto Callaspo Homer Lifts Angels Over ChiSox
The Los Angeles Angels outlasted the Chicago White Sox in an offensive slug-fest, highlighted by a five-run seventh-inning that would seal a 12-9 victory for the Angels on Saturday afternoon. Los Angeles third baseman Alberto Callaspo... More of this article »
Matt Joyce, Rays Rally For Six Runs In Ninth To Stun Baltimore
Matt Joyce delivered a two-run double in the sixth run ninths any and the Tampa Bay Rays stunned the Baltimore Orioles 10-6. The comeback ended Baltimore’s franchise-record streak of 109 straight wins when leading after seven... More of this article »
Jake Odorizzi To Start Against Toronto Blue Jays
As first reported by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times Jake Odorizzi will make his Tampa Bay Rays debut starting against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday. The move won’t be made official until Sunday. Alex Torres who pitched... More of this article »
Bronson Arroyo Dominates Phillies in Reds Win
Veteran right-hander Bronson Arroyo earned his fourth win of the season in a dominant pitching performance against the Philadelphia Phillies Saturday afternoon, a 10-0 blowout victory for the Cincinnati Reds. Arroyo worked 7.2 innings,... More of this article »
Matt Garza Set to Return for Cubs
Elbow surgery, a lat strain, three rehab starts, and ten months later, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Matt Garza will be activated off the disabled list on Tuesday, May 21 to face the Pittsburgh Pirates later that night. Tuesday will... More of this article »
Hiroki Kuroda Dominates Jays Hitters, Leads Yankees to Victory
Hiroki Kuroda pitched dominantly in a 5-0 victory against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night. Kuroda would work 8 innings, surrendering no runs while walking just 1 with 5 strikeouts. With the win, the New York right-hander improves... More of this article »
Craig Kimbrel Rebounds in Braves Win
Craig Kimbrel appears to have righted the ship. With his first appearance since May 9, Kimbrel garnered his twelfth save of the season in an 8-5 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. During a five-game period between... More of this article »
Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice to Lead Arizona to Victory
Paul Goldschmidt’s two home runs led the Arizona Diamondbacks in a 9-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Friday night, the first game in a three-game series in Miami. The two-homer game is Goldschmidt’s second multi-home run game... More of this article »
Jason Kipnis Homer in Extras Lifts Indians
Jason Kipnis’ tenth-inning walk-off, three-run home run would seal a 6-3 victory for the Cleveland Indians against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. Following a walk (and subsequent stolen base) by Drew Stubbs and an infield... More of this article »
Jason Heyward Activated from DL, Jordan Walden Out
The Atlanta Braves activated outfielder Jason Heyward who has been out since late April recovering following an appendectomy. Hayward missed nearly 4 weeks. He was hitting .121/.261/.259 when he went on the DL, but Heyward is... More of this article »
Stephen Strasburg Earns First Win Since Opening Day
Stephen Strasburg can breathe a little easier now. With a 6-2 victory against the San Diego Padres on Thursday night, Strasburg garnered his second victory of the season, his first since opening day on April 1. The Washington starter... More of this article »
David Price To The DL; Rays Call Up Alex Torres
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price was placed on the disabled list after training the triceps in his pitching arm last night against the Boston Red Sox. It marks the first time the Price has been on the disabled list in his career. An... More of this article »
Jeff Samardzija Pitches, Homers His Way to Win Over Rockies
Coming off of his first season as a full time starter, Chicago Cubs ace Jeff Samardzija was looked upon as the go-to man for the Cubs alongside Edwin Jackson. A lat muscle strain at the beginning of spring training pushed back Matt... More of this article »
David Price Leaves Game With Tightness in Triceps
Tampa Bay Rays ace David Price left his start against the Boston Red Sox with triceps tightness in his pitching arm. Price left after allowing an RBI base hit to David Ortiz in the third inning. He appeared to grimace and was flexing... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Struggles Left Over From Last Season
In the weeks leading up to opening day, Boston was projected for a season of mediocrity in the wake of a 2012 season marred by injury, poor play, and clubhouse disunity. Amongst the many questions surrounding the Boston club heading... More of this article »