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Mark Teahen (3B/OF - CHW)
7/31/10 - White Sox INF Mark Teahen was 3 for 4 with two RBIs in his first rehab game. Teahen was placed on the DL with a broken right middle finger on June 1.
7/31/10 - White Sox INF Mark Teahen was 3 for 4 with two RBIs in his first rehab game. Teahen was placed on the DL with a broken right middle finger on June 1.
Sergio Santos (P - CHW)
7/31/10 - Sergio Santos has made seven straight scoreless appearances and 11 in a row without an earned run, covering 11 2/3 innings.
7/31/10 - Sergio Santos has made seven straight scoreless appearances and 11 in a row without an earned run, covering 11 2/3 innings.
Dayan Viciedo (3B - CHW)
7/31/10 - Dayan Viciedo picked up his first career three-hit game Friday and is now batting .322
7/31/10 - Dayan Viciedo picked up his first career three-hit game Friday and is now batting .322
David Eckstein (2B - SD)
7/31/10 - Padres 2B David Eckstein, on the disabled list since July 21 with a strained right calf, said there’s “still something in there” and that he and the team will be cautious to make sure there are no setbacks.
7/31/10 - Padres 2B David Eckstein, on the disabled list since July 21 with a strained right calf, said there’s “still something in there” and that he and the team will be cautious to make sure there are no setbacks.
Nick Greenwood (P - STL)
7/31/10 - St. Louis also acquired left-hander Nick Greenwood from San Diego. The 22-year-old Greenwood was 4-4 with a 4.15 ERA at Class A Fort Wayne.
7/31/10 - St. Louis also acquired left-hander Nick Greenwood from San Diego. The 22-year-old Greenwood was 4-4 with a 4.15 ERA at Class A Fort Wayne.
James McDonald (P - PIT)
7/31/10 - The Pirates obtained right-hander James McDonald from the Dodgers.
7/31/10 - The Pirates obtained right-hander James McDonald from the Dodgers.
Ryan Doumit (C - PIT)
7/31/10 - Doumit has been replaced at catcher with the newly acquired Snyder. Doumit is expected to play right field when he returns to the lineup
7/31/10 - Doumit has been replaced at catcher with the newly acquired Snyder. Doumit is expected to play right field when he returns to the lineup
Javier Lopez (P - SF)
7/31/10 - The San Francisco Giants have acquired Javier Lopez from the Pittsburgh Pirates,
7/31/10 - The San Francisco Giants have acquired Javier Lopez from the Pittsburgh Pirates,
Octavio Dotel (P - LAD)
7/31/10 - The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired reliever Octavio Dotel from the Pittsburgh Pirates
7/31/10 - The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired reliever Octavio Dotel from the Pittsburgh Pirates
Evan Meek (P - PIT)
7/31/10 - Meek has allowed only three hits but two runs, in 9 2-3 innings since the All-Star break
7/31/10 - Meek has allowed only three hits but two runs, in 9 2-3 innings since the All-Star break
Yunesky Maya (P - WSH)
7/31/10 - Nationals signed Cuban defector Yunesky Maya. He'll report to Single-A.
7/31/10 - Nationals signed Cuban defector Yunesky Maya. He'll report to Single-A.
Chad Tracy (1B - FA)
7/31/10 - Tracy has opted out of his minor league contract with the Yankees and has become a free agent.
7/31/10 - Tracy has opted out of his minor league contract with the Yankees and has become a free agent.
Jordan Brown (1B/OF - CLE)
7/31/10 - Cleveland recalled outfielder Jordan Brown from Triple-A Columbus. He was hitting .309 with 63 RBI for Columbus.
7/31/10 - Cleveland recalled outfielder Jordan Brown from Triple-A Columbus. He was hitting .309 with 63 RBI for Columbus.
Corey Kluber (P - CLE)
7/31/10 - The Indians received minor league right-hander Corey Kluber from the Padres in a three-team trade that sent Jake Westbrook to the Cardinals.
7/31/10 - The Indians received minor league right-hander Corey Kluber from the Padres in a three-team trade that sent Jake Westbrook to the Cardinals.
Josh Tomlin (P - CLE)
7/31/10 - Tomlin started today on short notice because the scheduled starter, Jake Westbrook, got traded to St. Louis. Tomlin allowed only one run in 5.1 innings to the Blue Jays, but did not factor in the decision. The Indians won, 2-1.
7/31/10 - Tomlin started today on short notice because the scheduled starter, Jake Westbrook, got traded to St. Louis. Tomlin allowed only one run in 5.1 innings to the Blue Jays, but did not factor in the decision. The Indians won, 2-1.
David Freese (3B - STL)
7/31/10 - The Cardinals came home from a weeklong road trip to some very good news. Third baseman David Freese is making excellent progress in his return from two injuries and hopes to go on a Minor League rehabilitation assignment as soon as Sunday. "I ran yesterday and it felt pretty good, so I'm just looking to pass today and tomorrow and get out of here. Go to Memphis and get back on the field," Freese said. "It's been frustrating this past month. I'm just looking forward to getting back out there." The 27-year-old Freese last played on June 27. He was feeling discomfort in his right ankle for some time before that, but at the end of June he was finally placed on the disabled list. Approximately three weeks later, he endured a setback, dropping a weight on his left big toe and suffering a racture. "I think he's really feeling good," manager Tony La Russa said. "I don't know how much the toe affected him. I just talked to him and you can tell the sincerity in what he says. He's really fired up about the way he's feeling. So that's a good sign. He's making a lot of noises about being very close. Our training staff wants to make sure he goes step by step before he goes crazy, but it's all working really well for him." Freese is batting .296 with a .361 on-base percentage, a .404 slugging percentage, four home runs and 36 RBIs for the Cardinals this season. In his absence, Felipe Lopez has been the team's primary third baseman. The return would allow Lopez to move back to the middle infield, where both Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan are enduring down years at the plate.
7/31/10 - The Cardinals came home from a weeklong road trip to some very good news. Third baseman David Freese is making excellent progress in his return from two injuries and hopes to go on a Minor League rehabilitation assignment as soon as Sunday. "I ran yesterday and it felt pretty good, so I'm just looking to pass today and tomorrow and get out of here. Go to Memphis and get back on the field," Freese said. "It's been frustrating this past month. I'm just looking forward to getting back out there." The 27-year-old Freese last played on June 27. He was feeling discomfort in his right ankle for some time before that, but at the end of June he was finally placed on the disabled list. Approximately three weeks later, he endured a setback, dropping a weight on his left big toe and suffering a racture. "I think he's really feeling good," manager Tony La Russa said. "I don't know how much the toe affected him. I just talked to him and you can tell the sincerity in what he says. He's really fired up about the way he's feeling. So that's a good sign. He's making a lot of noises about being very close. Our training staff wants to make sure he goes step by step before he goes crazy, but it's all working really well for him." Freese is batting .296 with a .361 on-base percentage, a .404 slugging percentage, four home runs and 36 RBIs for the Cardinals this season. In his absence, Felipe Lopez has been the team's primary third baseman. The return would allow Lopez to move back to the middle infield, where both Skip Schumaker and Brendan Ryan are enduring down years at the plate.
Jarrod Saltalamacchia (C - BOS)
7/31/10 - Red Sox acquired Saltalamacchia from the Rangers for 1B Chris McGuinness, RHP Roman Mendez, a player to be named later and cash.
7/31/10 - Red Sox acquired Saltalamacchia from the Rangers for 1B Chris McGuinness, RHP Roman Mendez, a player to be named later and cash.
Chan Ho Park (P - NYY)
7/31/10 - The Yankees designated Park for assignment today to make room for the newly acquired Kerry Wood.
7/31/10 - The Yankees designated Park for assignment today to make room for the newly acquired Kerry Wood.
Derrek Lee (1B - CHC)
7/31/10 - A deal was in place to send Lee from the Cubs to the Angels, but Lee invokes is no-trade rights as a 10-5 player and squashed the deal. "When the trade was presented to me, I felt for me and my family the best thing to do was to stay here," Lee said. "That was a decision we made. Jim and I had a great conversation about it. That was the decision."
7/31/10 - A deal was in place to send Lee from the Cubs to the Angels, but Lee invokes is no-trade rights as a 10-5 player and squashed the deal. "When the trade was presented to me, I felt for me and my family the best thing to do was to stay here," Lee said. "That was a decision we made. Jim and I had a great conversation about it. That was the decision."
Dan Haren (P - LAA)
7/31/10 - Haren is scheduled to make his second start today for the Angels despite getting hit in the forearm with a line drive in his first start.
7/31/10 - Haren is scheduled to make his second start today for the Angels despite getting hit in the forearm with a line drive in his first start.
Pedro Ciriaco (SS - PIT)
7/31/10 - The Pirates acquired minor-league shortstop Ciriaco from Arizona.
7/31/10 - The Pirates acquired minor-league shortstop Ciriaco from Arizona.
Mark Melancon (P - HOU)
7/31/10 - The Astros received Melancon from the Yankees as part of the Lance Berkman trade.
7/31/10 - The Astros received Melancon from the Yankees as part of the Lance Berkman trade.
Chad Qualls (P - TB)
7/31/10 - Qualls was traded from Arizona to Tampa as the player to be named later.
7/31/10 - Qualls was traded from Arizona to Tampa as the player to be named later.
Ryan Ludwick (OF - SD)
7/31/10 - The Padres acquired Ludwick from the Cardinals. He will be in the outfield every day in San Diego.
7/31/10 - The Padres acquired Ludwick from the Cardinals. He will be in the outfield every day in San Diego.
Ted Lilly (P - LAD)
7/31/10 - The Dodgers acquired Lilly from the Cubs. He will move into the Los Angeles starting rotation.
7/31/10 - The Dodgers acquired Lilly from the Cubs. He will move into the Los Angeles starting rotation.
Jake Westbrook (P - STL)
7/31/10 - The Cardinals acquired Westbrook as part of a three-team trade with Cleveland and San Diego. “I’m excited to go to a club that’s contending for a playoff spot and pitch in some meaningful ballgames,” Westbrook said. “That’s why you play the game, to get a chance to play in the playoffs and I look forward to doing that.”
7/31/10 - The Cardinals acquired Westbrook as part of a three-team trade with Cleveland and San Diego. “I’m excited to go to a club that’s contending for a playoff spot and pitch in some meaningful ballgames,” Westbrook said. “That’s why you play the game, to get a chance to play in the playoffs and I look forward to doing that.”
Kerry Wood (P - NYY)
7/31/10 - Yankees acquired Wood from the Indians for a player to be named later.
7/31/10 - Yankees acquired Wood from the Indians for a player to be named later.
Jeff Fulchino (P - HOU)
7/31/10 - Fulchino continued to throw at AAA on Friday and will do so again on today as he recovers from tendinitis in his right elbow.
7/31/10 - Fulchino continued to throw at AAA on Friday and will do so again on today as he recovers from tendinitis in his right elbow.
Geoff Blum (3B - HOU)
7/31/10 - Blum has begun a rehab assignment at AA. "It's depressing being on the DL, being absolutely useless," Blum said. "The surgery went well, I'm healing fast and ready to get this over with."
7/31/10 - Blum has begun a rehab assignment at AA. "It's depressing being on the DL, being absolutely useless," Blum said. "The surgery went well, I'm healing fast and ready to get this over with."
Tommy Manzella (SS - HOU)
7/31/10 - Manzella has been taking ground balls as he continues to recover from a broken finger suffered in late June.
7/31/10 - Manzella has been taking ground balls as he continues to recover from a broken finger suffered in late June.
Corey Hart (OF - MIL)
7/31/10 - Hart returned to the starting lineup yesterday after suffering a wrist injury last weekend.
7/31/10 - Hart returned to the starting lineup yesterday after suffering a wrist injury last weekend.
Latroy Hawkins (P - MIL)
7/31/10 - The Brewers activated Hawkins from the DL prior to Friday's game.
7/31/10 - The Brewers activated Hawkins from the DL prior to Friday's game.
Jose Lopez (2B/3B - SEA)
7/31/10 - Lopez was not in the lineup yesterday due to a tight hamstring. He is expected to return to action this weekend.
7/31/10 - Lopez was not in the lineup yesterday due to a tight hamstring. He is expected to return to action this weekend.
Shawn Kelley (P - SEA)
7/31/10 - Kelley threw a simulated game yesterday and reported no problems. "I felt great," he said. "My stuff was there, my command was there, and all of my pitches were working. I had a good time and, for the most part, I was locating the ball pretty well." He will go on a rehab assignment and could re-join the Mariners within the next week.
7/31/10 - Kelley threw a simulated game yesterday and reported no problems. "I felt great," he said. "My stuff was there, my command was there, and all of my pitches were working. I had a good time and, for the most part, I was locating the ball pretty well." He will go on a rehab assignment and could re-join the Mariners within the next week.
Rich Harden (P - TEX)
7/31/10 - The Rangers are expected to activate Harden from the DL in time to start today's game.
7/31/10 - The Rangers are expected to activate Harden from the DL in time to start today's game.
Scott Kazmir (P - LAA)
7/31/10 - Kazmir may be ready for a rehab assignment on Monday after throwing a successful bullpen session. Kazmir said he "felt good, with better range of motion" following a bullpen session on Wednesday, when he threw all fastballs.
7/31/10 - Kazmir may be ready for a rehab assignment on Monday after throwing a successful bullpen session. Kazmir said he "felt good, with better range of motion" following a bullpen session on Wednesday, when he threw all fastballs.
Kevin Frandsen (2B - LAA)
7/31/10 - The Angels send Frandsen down to the minors in order to make room on the roster for some pitching help. He should return to the Major League roster before too long.
7/31/10 - The Angels send Frandsen down to the minors in order to make room on the roster for some pitching help. He should return to the Major League roster before too long.
Leo Nunez (P - FLA)
7/31/10 - Marlins closer Leo Nunez recorded his 25th save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. Nunez allowed a two-out single, but was able to get Will Venable to ground out to shortstop to end the game. Nunez struck out two and is now 25 for 30 in save chances this season.
7/31/10 - Marlins closer Leo Nunez recorded his 25th save of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. Nunez allowed a two-out single, but was able to get Will Venable to ground out to shortstop to end the game. Nunez struck out two and is now 25 for 30 in save chances this season.
Todd Helton (1B - COL)
7/31/10 - Rockies 1B Todd Helton, on the 15-day disabled list due to back and hamstring injuries, began a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. He started at DH for Class A Casper, going 0 for 2 with a walk, striking out once. He's expected to start at first base for the Ghosts on Saturday.
7/31/10 - Rockies 1B Todd Helton, on the 15-day disabled list due to back and hamstring injuries, began a minor-league rehab assignment on Friday. He started at DH for Class A Casper, going 0 for 2 with a walk, striking out once. He's expected to start at first base for the Ghosts on Saturday.
Gaby Sanchez (1B - FLA)
7/31/10 - Marlins 1B Gaby Sanchez hit his 12th home run of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. He hit the solo shot off Wade LeBlanc in the sixth inning. He went with a run scored and is now batting .293 on the season.
7/31/10 - Marlins 1B Gaby Sanchez hit his 12th home run of the season in Friday's 4-2 win over the Padres. He hit the solo shot off Wade LeBlanc in the sixth inning. He went with a run scored and is now batting .293 on the season.
Carlos Gonzalez (OF - COL)
7/31/10 - Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez hit his 20th home run of the season during Friday's victory over the Cubs. He finished 4 for 6 with a double and a solo home run off Chicago starter Ryan Dempster. He scored three runs and drove in two more, while striking out twice. Gonzalez has gone deep in each of his last three games.
7/31/10 - Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez hit his 20th home run of the season during Friday's victory over the Cubs. He finished 4 for 6 with a double and a solo home run off Chicago starter Ryan Dempster. He scored three runs and drove in two more, while striking out twice. Gonzalez has gone deep in each of his last three games.
Jeff Francis (P - COL)
7/31/10 - Rockies SP Jeff Francis improved to 4-3 on the season following Friday's win over the Cubs. Colorado provided him a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third and that was all he would need. In six innings, he allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk, striking out five. Francis' last loss came on June 30.
7/31/10 - Rockies SP Jeff Francis improved to 4-3 on the season following Friday's win over the Cubs. Colorado provided him a 3-0 lead in the bottom of the third and that was all he would need. In six innings, he allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk, striking out five. Francis' last loss came on June 30.
Ian Stewart (3B/2B - COL)
7/31/10 - Rockies 3B Ian Stewart homered for the fourth time since the All-Star break during Friday's win over the Cubs. He went 2 for 6 with a two-run shot off Cubs reliever Andrew Cashner, driving in three runs on the night.
7/31/10 - Rockies 3B Ian Stewart homered for the fourth time since the All-Star break during Friday's win over the Cubs. He went 2 for 6 with a two-run shot off Cubs reliever Andrew Cashner, driving in three runs on the night.
Troy Tulowitzki (SS - COL)
7/31/10 - Troy Tulowitzki went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored as the Rockies pounded the Cubs on Friday night.
7/31/10 - Troy Tulowitzki went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored as the Rockies pounded the Cubs on Friday night.
Brad Hawpe (OF - COL)
7/31/10 - ESPN's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Rockies are telling teams they couldn't trade Brad Hawpe right now even if they wanted to. Allegedly it's because they might need him to play first base with the uncertain health of Todd Helton. We are highly skeptical that this is more than just posturing, as Colorado surely wouldn't blink at unloading Hawpe and the money owed to him if they got a decent package in return. The two teams that reportedly have had interest in him, the Tigers and White Sox, probably aren't offering much of a package.
7/31/10 - ESPN's Jayson Stark is reporting that the Rockies are telling teams they couldn't trade Brad Hawpe right now even if they wanted to. Allegedly it's because they might need him to play first base with the uncertain health of Todd Helton. We are highly skeptical that this is more than just posturing, as Colorado surely wouldn't blink at unloading Hawpe and the money owed to him if they got a decent package in return. The two teams that reportedly have had interest in him, the Tigers and White Sox, probably aren't offering much of a package.
Aaron Cook (P - COL)
7/31/10 - Trade talks involving Aaron Cook are "dead," according to the Denver Post's Troy Renck.
7/31/10 - Trade talks involving Aaron Cook are "dead," according to the Denver Post's Troy Renck.
Randy Flores (P - COL)
7/31/10 - FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies are willing to trade either Joe Beimel or Randy Flores.
7/31/10 - FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies are willing to trade either Joe Beimel or Randy Flores.
Joe Beimel (P - COL)
7/31/10 - FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies are willing to trade either Joe Beimel or Randy Flores.
7/31/10 - FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports that the Rockies are willing to trade either Joe Beimel or Randy Flores.
Chris Iannetta (C - COL)
7/31/10 - The Denver Post's Troy Renck says that Chris Iannetta will not be going to the Red Sox before the trade deadline.
7/31/10 - The Denver Post's Troy Renck says that Chris Iannetta will not be going to the Red Sox before the trade deadline.
Aaron Cook (P - COL)
7/31/10 - Sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Rockies would be willing to move Aaron Cook for a bullpen piece and a prospect.
7/31/10 - Sources tell Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com that the Rockies would be willing to move Aaron Cook for a bullpen piece and a prospect.
Brad Hawpe (OF - COL)
7/31/10 - According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, Brad Hawpe remains on the radar for the Tigers and White Sox.
7/31/10 - According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, Brad Hawpe remains on the radar for the Tigers and White Sox.
Chris Volstad (P - FLA)
7/31/10 - Chris Volstad picked up a win Friday after allowing two runs over five innings against the Padres.
7/31/10 - Chris Volstad picked up a win Friday after allowing two runs over five innings against the Padres.
Chris Coghlan (OF - FLA)
7/31/10 - According to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post, the Marlins will wait one more week before deciding if Chris Coghlan (knee) will have surgery then or if he will wait until after the season. If he waits until after the year, Coghlan could return in a month or so. At that time, the Marlin will shift him to third base.
7/31/10 - According to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post, the Marlins will wait one more week before deciding if Chris Coghlan (knee) will have surgery then or if he will wait until after the season. If he waits until after the year, Coghlan could return in a month or so. At that time, the Marlin will shift him to third base.
Justin Masterson (P - CLE)
7/31/10 - Masterson (3-10, 5.55 ERA) surrendered eight runs on 13 hits and two walks over 5.1 IP to the Blue Jays yesterday. That ain’t getting it done. He’s a great guy, really, but he ain’t getting it done. The Tribe is not doing him, or its fans, any favors by letting him pitch every five days. The 25-year-old hurler, who has upside because of age and talent (Yes!), must find a way to regroup.
7/31/10 - Masterson (3-10, 5.55 ERA) surrendered eight runs on 13 hits and two walks over 5.1 IP to the Blue Jays yesterday. That ain’t getting it done. He’s a great guy, really, but he ain’t getting it done. The Tribe is not doing him, or its fans, any favors by letting him pitch every five days. The 25-year-old hurler, who has upside because of age and talent (Yes!), must find a way to regroup.
Cody Ross (OF - FLA)
7/31/10 - The Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez says the Marlins are getting "tons of calls" on Cody Ross. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal says the Braves remain in the hunt for Cody Ross and that two other teams are "coming hard." Sources told Fanhouse.com's Frankie Piliere that the Marlins have taken Cody Ross off the table in trade talks.
7/31/10 - The Sun-Sentinel's Juan C. Rodriguez says the Marlins are getting "tons of calls" on Cody Ross. FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal says the Braves remain in the hunt for Cody Ross and that two other teams are "coming hard." Sources told Fanhouse.com's Frankie Piliere that the Marlins have taken Cody Ross off the table in trade talks.
Roy Oswalt (P - PHI)
7/31/10 - Roy Oswalt did not fair well in his Phillies debut and it started with a leadoff triple on his first pitch. Oswalt allowed 4 ER on 7 hits while striking out 4 in his 6 innings of work for the loss. Oswalt, 6-13 with a 3.53 ERA, will pitch at Florida next Thursday.
7/31/10 - Roy Oswalt did not fair well in his Phillies debut and it started with a leadoff triple on his first pitch. Oswalt allowed 4 ER on 7 hits while striking out 4 in his 6 innings of work for the loss. Oswalt, 6-13 with a 3.53 ERA, will pitch at Florida next Thursday.
Domonic Brown (OF - PHI)
7/31/10 - Domonic Brown was back in the starting lineup Friday night as the Phillies faced a RH pitcher. Brown went 2-4 with a couple solid singles. Brown has 4 hits in his first 8 at-bats with 2 runs and 2 rbi's.
7/31/10 - Domonic Brown was back in the starting lineup Friday night as the Phillies faced a RH pitcher. Brown went 2-4 with a couple solid singles. Brown has 4 hits in his first 8 at-bats with 2 runs and 2 rbi's.
Jayson Werth (OF - PHI)
7/31/10 - Jayson Werth continues to stay hot at the plate. Werth went 2-4 with a HR, rbi and a run scored. Werth has 11 hits in the last 7 games and is batting .292 with 15 HR's, 55 rbi's and 7 sb's.
7/31/10 - Jayson Werth continues to stay hot at the plate. Werth went 2-4 with a HR, rbi and a run scored. Werth has 11 hits in the last 7 games and is batting .292 with 15 HR's, 55 rbi's and 7 sb's.
Mitch Talbot (P - CLE)
7/31/10 - The Tribe placed Mitch Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a mid-back strain. He felt discomfort while pitching in the second inning of Thursday's game. He had an MRI on his back Friday, which showed no damage, but the Indians' medical team deemed the DL trip necessary anyway.
7/31/10 - The Tribe placed Mitch Talbot on the 15-day disabled list with a mid-back strain. He felt discomfort while pitching in the second inning of Thursday's game. He had an MRI on his back Friday, which showed no damage, but the Indians' medical team deemed the DL trip necessary anyway.
Raul Ibanez (OF - PHI)
7/31/10 - Raul Ibanez is looking like the Ibanez that started out hot last year. Ibanez went 2-3 with a walk to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. Ibanez is batting .267 with 9 HR's, 49 rbi's and 3 sb's.
7/31/10 - Raul Ibanez is looking like the Ibanez that started out hot last year. Ibanez went 2-3 with a walk to extend his hitting streak to 9 games. Ibanez is batting .267 with 9 HR's, 49 rbi's and 3 sb's.
Alexi Casilla (2B - MIN)
7/31/10 - Casilla went 1-for-4 with his first home run of the year. He is batting .286.
7/31/10 - Casilla went 1-for-4 with his first home run of the year. He is batting .286.
Homer Bailey (P - CIN)
7/31/10 - According to MLB.com, Bailey is looking at a return in early August. Bailey pitched four innings for Single-A Dayton July 26
7/31/10 - According to MLB.com, Bailey is looking at a return in early August. Bailey pitched four innings for Single-A Dayton July 26
Jess Todd (P - CLE)
7/31/10 - The Cleveland Indians optioned reliever Jess Todd back to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.
7/31/10 - The Cleveland Indians optioned reliever Jess Todd back to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers.
Todd Wellemeyer (P - SF)
7/31/10 - Still no further update on Wellemeyer. MLB.com has a late July return, which will now be pushed into August.
7/31/10 - Still no further update on Wellemeyer. MLB.com has a late July return, which will now be pushed into August.
Nick Blackburn (P - MIN)
7/31/10 - The Twins optioned Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester to make room for new closer Matt Capps and to allow the former starter to pitch more. The Twins removed Blackburn from the starting rotation on July 21. He has a 6.66 ERA through 104 1/3 innings, and must show again that he can pitch well before he returns to the Twins.
7/31/10 - The Twins optioned Blackburn to Triple-A Rochester to make room for new closer Matt Capps and to allow the former starter to pitch more. The Twins removed Blackburn from the starting rotation on July 21. He has a 6.66 ERA through 104 1/3 innings, and must show again that he can pitch well before he returns to the Twins.
Carlos Zambrano (P - CHC)
7/31/10 - Carlos Zambrano apologized to his teammates and Lou Piniella on Friday, saying he was embarrassed by his behavior and that it's time to move on. Zambrano has been reinstated by the Cubs.
7/31/10 - Carlos Zambrano apologized to his teammates and Lou Piniella on Friday, saying he was embarrassed by his behavior and that it's time to move on. Zambrano has been reinstated by the Cubs.
Bobby Howry (P - CHC)
7/31/10 - The Cubs gave Bob Howry his unconditional release on Friday to make room on the roster for Carlos Zambrano and the right-handed reliever was expected to retire.
7/31/10 - The Cubs gave Bob Howry his unconditional release on Friday to make room on the roster for Carlos Zambrano and the right-handed reliever was expected to retire.
Justin Morneau (1B - MIN)
7/31/10 - Morneau has been doing light workouts at Target Field and continues to see progress in his recovery. He has not played since taking a knee to his head accidentally on July 7 in Toronto. He took some batting cage swings yesterday and felt well immediately afterwards, but must wait several hours to see if he really feels okay. His headaches don't bother him until several hours have passed after he has exerted himself. Stay tuned.
7/31/10 - Morneau has been doing light workouts at Target Field and continues to see progress in his recovery. He has not played since taking a knee to his head accidentally on July 7 in Toronto. He took some batting cage swings yesterday and felt well immediately afterwards, but must wait several hours to see if he really feels okay. His headaches don't bother him until several hours have passed after he has exerted himself. Stay tuned.
Matt Capps (P - MIN)
7/31/10 - Capps pitched a scoreless ninth inning for a save in his first appearance with the Twins, preserving a 5-3 victory over the Mariners last night.
7/31/10 - Capps pitched a scoreless ninth inning for a save in his first appearance with the Twins, preserving a 5-3 victory over the Mariners last night.
Trevor Plouffe (IF - MIN)
7/31/10 - The Twins recalled Plouffe from the minors after Nick Punto went on the DL. Plouffe might get some playing time at second base.
7/31/10 - The Twins recalled Plouffe from the minors after Nick Punto went on the DL. Plouffe might get some playing time at second base.
Nick Punto (2B/SS/3B - MIN)
7/31/10 - The Twins place Punto on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring.
7/31/10 - The Twins place Punto on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left hamstring.
Martin Prado (2B/1B/3B - ATL)
7/31/10 - Prado left Friday's game after sliding headfirst into home and injure his right hands. He'll be X-Rayed Saturday.
7/31/10 - Prado left Friday's game after sliding headfirst into home and injure his right hands. He'll be X-Rayed Saturday.