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Derek Dietrich Offers Potential Spark for Struggling Marlins
Miami Marlins rookie second baseman Derek Dietrich went 2 for 4 with an RBI single in the Marlins’ 6-2 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night. The Miami newcomer has gone 6 for 14 with 4 RBI since his call up from Double-A... More of this article »
Jean Segura Making Case For New Deal With Brewers Stronger
Jean Segura went into Tuesday’s game with the Pittsburgh Pirates hitting .368, with 6 home runs,16 RBI in 13 stolen bases. Segura went 1-for-6 with a home run. The Milwaukee Brewers have approached Segura about a long-term... More of this article »
Kenley Jansen Not Brandon League Gets Save For Dodgers
With one out to get to preserve Clayton Kershaw‘s fourth win of the season Dodgers manager Don Mattingly chose Kenley Jansen over Brandon League. League has 6.28 ERA and has surrendered runs in seven of his last 10 outings. Mattingly... More of this article »
Carlos Gonzalez 5-for-5 Night Leads Rockies over Cubs
Carlos Gonzalez went 5-for-5 with two home runs to lead the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs. Gonzalez fell a triple short of a cycle had three RBI and became the first Rockies player to have five hits in a... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson activated From DL by Yankees
The much anticipated return of Curtis Granderson will happen tonight against the Seattle Mariners. Granderson will be batting fourth and playing right field. The Yankees optioned left-hander Vidal Nuno toTriple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.... More of this article »
Wei-Yin Chen To The DL, Jair Jurrjens Called Up For Orioles
The Baltimore Orioles placed left-hander Wei-Yin Chen on the 15 day disabled list with the right oblique strain. In his last start chanting left after five shutout innings with the pain in his right side. he was evaluated and... More of this article »
Evan Longoria Named AL Player of the Week
The Tampa Bay Rays have won five games in a row to improve to one game over 500 at 19-18 after a disastrous April. Rays third baseman Evan Longoria,named the American League Player of the Week was a big reason why. Longoria hit... More of this article »
Justin Masterson shuts out Yankees with four-hitter
Justin Masterson struck out nine batters Jason Kipnis provided all the offense Cleveland Indians would need in a 1-0 shutout of the New York Yankees. Masterson allowed just four hits and walked three to complete his second shutout... More of this article »
Austin Jackson To The DL – Tigers Recall Avisail Garcia
The Detroit Tigers Austin Jackson is going to require more than a few days off for his ailing right hamstring to heal. The Tigers placed the 26-year-old Jackson on the 15 day disabled list and recalled outfielder Avasail Garcia. Jackson,... More of this article »
Trevor Bauer Will Make Another Spot Start For Cleveland
Cleveland Indians prospect Trevor Bauer will start game two of a doubleheader with the New York Yankees. Vidal Nuno will start for New York. Bauer was effectively wild in his last outing against the Philadelphia Phillies... More of this article »
Michael Cuddyer Placed On 15-day DL by Rockies
Michael Cuddyer was placed on the 15 day disabled list by the Colorado Rockies with an injury to his neck. Cuddyer is hitting .319, and seven home runs and 23 RBI. He will undergo an MRI this week. To replace Cuddyer Colorado recalled... More of this article »
Anthony Rizzo Agrees To Seven-Year Extension With Cubs
Anthony Rizzo agreed to a contract extension worth $41 million that will keep him with the Chicago Cubs through 2019, according to major-league sources. The deal also includes two $14.5 million club options, plus $2 million buyouts. The... More of this article »
Troy Tulowitzki Homer Leads Rockies Over Cardinals
Jorge De La Rosa took a no-hitter into the seventh inning and Troy Tulowitzki smacked his eighth home run of 2013 to help the Rockies beat the Cardinals 8-2 on Sunday. The Rockies had been held scoreless for 28 consecutive innings... More of this article »
James Loney Homers Again in Rays Win
James Loney went 2- for-4 and homered for the second day in a row to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 and complete a three-game sweep. Loney is now hitting 376/.429/.560 with three home runs and 20 RBI in... More of this article »
Jose Bautista Leads Blue Jays Pounding of Red Sox
Jose Bautista hit two of the five Toronto home runs today as the Blue Jays pounded the Red Sox 12-4. Red Sox starter Ryan Dempster surrendered six earned runs, seven hits and struck out six in five innings of work. Andrew Miller... More of this article »
Hyun-Jin Ryu, Andre Ethier Help Dodgers End Losing Streak
This is not exactly how the Los Angeles Dodgers season was supposed to go. After losing eight straight the Dodgers found themselves in last place in the National League West, looking for answers and more importantly a win. Hyun-Jin... More of this article »
Evan Longoria Saves Rays With Walk-Off Homer
The Tampa Bay Rays were one away from a crushing defeat when Evan Longoria smashed a two-out home run in the bottom of the ninth to beat the San Diego Padres 8-7. Tampa Bay led 6-2 most of the game but lost the lead in the seventh... More of this article »
Adam Wainwright Loses No-Hitter Settles for Shutout
Adam Wainwright lost a no-hitter In the eighth inning when Nolan Arenado singled with one out, then went on to finish with a two-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies 3-0. Wainwright has six career shutouts. Wainwright struck out... More of this article »
Joel Hanrahan To Have Season-Ending Surgery
Boston Red Sox closer Joel Hanrahan will undergo season ending surgery to repair his right flexor tendon. The surgery essentially ends Hanrahan’s career in Boston whose one-year deal worth $7.04 million expires at the end... More of this article »
Jon Lester Dominates Blue Jays in One-Hit Shutout
Jon Lester gave up a double in sixth inning to Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Macier Izturis and would go on to finish a one hit complete game shutout over the Blue Jays 5-0. Lester struck out five and walked none throwing 118... More of this article »
Alex Cobb K’s 13 In Less Than 5 Innings in Rays Win
Alex Cobb became the first pitcher in MLB history to strike out 13 batters without making it through five innings. Cobb gave up three runs on five hits with two walks over 4 2/3 innings, but ultimately his pitch count got out of... More of this article »
Shelby Miller Nearly Perfect in One Hit Shutout
St. Louis Cardinals rookie Shelby Miller was nearly perfect in a one-hit shutout over the Colorado Rockies. Miller gave up a base hit to start the game to Eric Young Jr. and retired the next 27 batters in a row for his first complete... More of this article »
Will Middlebrooks Back From Run in With Ross
Will Middlebrooks, the third base middle-of-the-order bat for the Boston Red Sox, was removed in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game after colliding with backup catcher, David Ross. Middlebrooks, who has developed a reputation... More of this article »
Josh Lueke Recalled For Rays, Brandon Gomes To The DL
According to Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reliever Brandon Gomes has been placed on the disabled list with a right lat strain, and Josh Lueke has been recalled from Durham to take his place on the roster. Lueke was acquired... More of this article »
Curtis Granderson to Return Soon, Shakeup Yankees’ Roster
Curtis Granderson delivered a base hit in his first rehab game on Friday and is now able to play a full nine innings. Granderson has been out since early in Spring Training when he broke his arm on a pitch from J.A. Happ, but appears... More of this article »
Joba Chamberlain Return to Yankees’ Bullpen May Be Sooner Rather Than Later
Joba Chamberlain left a hole in the Yankees’ vaunted bullpen when he injured himself on May 2nd with an Olique strain. The good news, much like last season when he recovered quickly, is Chamberlain should be able to return when... More of this article »
Eduardo Nunez Still Day to Day for Yankees
Eduardo Nunez is still battling discomfort in his rib cage and has not been in a game since May 5th against Oakland. New York has not placed him on the disabled list, implying there is some optimism he could return before May 20th... More of this article »
Adam LaRoche Slump May Be Coming to an End
Adam LaRoche could be on the verge of ending a season-opening slump. Over the last 20 plate appearances LaRoche is reach base 14 times. Those are nearly Hall of Fame numbers coming from where he has been. Even with the recent... More of this article »
Zack Greinke Gets Rehab Start, Should Rejoin Dodgers Next
Zack Greinke who has been recovering from a broken collarbone is expected to rejoin the Dodgers’ rotation on May 15 for a start against the Nationals. Apparently Greinke must be a quick healer as the injury was projected to... More of this article »
Patrick Corbin Improves to 5-0 With Win Over PhIllies
Patrick Corbin has turned into an unlikely ace of the Arizona Diamondbacks pitching staff. Corbin improved to 5-0 by allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings Thursday in a 2-1 win over the Phillies and lowered his ERA to 1.75. Corbin has... More of this article »
Scott Kazmir K’s 10, Solid For Indians Against A’s
Scott Kazmir turned in his best effort as a starter for the Cleveland Indians, striking out 10 over six innings and allowing one run, a home run to Josh Donaldson in the sixth inning. It was the 18th time in his career that he has... More of this article »
A.J. Pierzynski Put On the DL by Rangers
The Texas Rangers finally placed catcher A.J. Pierzynski on the 15 day disabled list with a strained right abdominal muscle. An MRI confirmed the injury. Pierzynski was hitting .263 with four home runs and 11 RBI in 26 games... More of this article »
Carl Carwford Sits Again With Hamstring Tightness
Carl Crawford sat out the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks with tightness in his right hamstring. Crawford missed three games last week with the same issue. Crawford leads the Dodgers in home runs (5), stolen bases (6),... More of this article »
Paul Goldschmidt Homers Twice In D-Backs Win
Paul Goldschmidt was again a one-man wrecking crew against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Goldschmidt hit two home runs, one off Clayton Kershaw in the sixth inning, two-run shot and then one against Kenley Jansen in the eighth that... More of this article »
Jake McGee Will Keep Bullpen Spot
The Tampa Bay Rays bullpen has struggled mightily this season but no one has struggled more than left-hander Jake McGee. McGee has allowed 19 hits, eight walks and four home runs in 12 innings of work, But Rays manager Joe Maddon... More of this article »
Roy Halladay Will Undergo Surgery On Pitching Shoulder
Philadelphia Phillies veteran right-hander Roy Halladay told reporters that he will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder to remove a bone spur and repair a partially torn rotator cuff and a freed labrum. Halladay... More of this article »
Heath Bell Will Close For D-Backs While J.J Putz is Out
Heath Bell will take over responsibilities for the Arizona Diamondbacks while J.J. Putz is out with a stiff elbow. Putz left Tuesday’s game after facing one batter and posing for pictures. He complained afterwards that he... More of this article »
Kevin Gregg Will Remain Cubs Closer
Kevin Gregg recorded his fifth save in five opportunities last night and has not allowed a run in 7 1/3 innings this season, and that was enough for Cubs manager Dale Sveum to confirm that Gregg will serve as a team’s closer... More of this article »
Brandon League Struggles Continue For Dodgers
Brandon League has converted eight of nine save opportunities this season although he allowed a run in three of those games. League has allowed a run in seven of his last 10 appearances. Last night League gave up a game-winning home... More of this article »
Matt Harvey Dominates White Sox – Mets Win in 10
Matt Harvey isn’t eligible for Rookie of the Year votes, But if he keeps on pitching like this a Cy Young Award may be in his future. Harvey allowed just one hit while striking out 12, but he took a no-decision as the Mets... More of this article »
Hector Santiago Throws Gem in No Decision Against Mets
Hector Santiago made a start for the White Sox on Tuesday in place of the injured Jake Peavy and delivered with seven shutout innings against the Mets. Peavy, off to a nice start to the year himself, missed his start with a back injury... More of this article »
Allen Webster Recalled, Will Start In Place of Felix Doubront
Felix Doubront has been battling a diminished fastball and control problems, and now it will cost him a turn in the rotation. Highly rated prospect, Allen Webster, has been recalled from AAA to take injured closer, Joel Hanrahan‘s... More of this article »
Gavin Floyd Out for the Season With Elbow Surgery
Gavin Floyd is expected to miss the rest of the season when he undergoes surgery on his right elbow. The White Sox starter, who was injured on April 27th in a game against the Tampa Bay Rays, tried repeatedly to avoid major surgery... More of this article »
Josh Reddick to Miss Four Game Series Against Indians
Josh Reddick was scratched from Tuesday’s lineup with a sore right wrist and is expected to miss the entire four game series against the Cleveland Indians.Reddick is coming off of a career year where he batted .242 with 32 HR... More of this article »
James McDonald Placed on DL by Pirates
Pirates’ starter, James McDonald, was placed on the disabled list right before his start on Tuesday with stiffness in his right shoulder. The 28-year-old may only miss one start with the DL placement retroactive to May 1st depending... More of this article »
Junichi Tazawa May Get Shot At Closers Role With Red Sox
Junichi Tazawa may get the first shot at closing for the Boston Red Sox. Red Sox manager John Farrell said he would like to use Tazawa in the closers role and keep Koji Uehara as the setup man in the eighth. Uehara has been used... More of this article »
Matt Garza Throws 54 Pitches in Rehab Start For Cubs
Chicago Cubs starter Matt Garza took one step closer to returning to the big leagues tossing 54 pitches, 37 for strikes against Oklahoma City for Triple-A Iowa. Garza is rehabbing from a strained left lat suffered during spring training... More of this article »
Kyuji Fujikawa Rehab On Schedule For Cubs
Chicago Cubs reliever Kyuji Fujikawa Is scheduled to make his second rehab appearance for Double-A Tennessee. He will pitch one inning. Fujikawa has been rehabbing from a strained right forearm and struck out two while walking one... More of this article »