Fantasy baseball players in the news
By KFFL Staff
First Baseman
1B | Troy Glaus | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves 1B Troy Glaus is 3-for-29 with one RBI in his last nine games, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien reports.
1B | Nick Johnson | New York Yankees | Injury, Fantasy
New York Yankees DH Nick Johnson (wrist) hit in the indoor cage Friday, July 2, and general manager Brian Cashman said the team hopes to have Johnson back towards the end of July, according to the YES Network.
1B | Adam Dunn | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals 1B Adam Dunn and Tampa Bay Rays 1B Hank Blalock are drawing interest from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, according to The Los Angeles Times. General manager Tony Reagins seemed to indicate Dunn was the more interesting choice, but he cautioned the team is "not limiting its options."
1B | Willy Aybar | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays IF Willy Aybar's 10th-inning single was the game winner Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press, as the Rays topped the Minnesota Twins 5-4.
1B | Prince Fielder | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder, 3B Casey McGehee and C George Kottaras all homered in a winning effort Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. Fielder has 18 home runs this year and McGehee's shot was his 13th.
1B | Albert Pujols | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals 1B Albert Pujols hit his National League-leading 19th home run of the year and 385th of his career Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. His homer tied him for 53rd place on the all-time homer list.
1B | Daric Barton | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics 1B Daric Barton (knee) left the game early Thursday, July 1, with a bruised right knee, according to The Associated Press.
1B | Aubrey Huff | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants plan on platooning their left-handed hitters more often against opposing right-handed pitchers, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft. However, OF Pat Burrell was in the lineup against a righty Thursday, July 1. 1B Aubrey Huff and OF Nate Schierholtz are expected to play left and right field while 1B Travis Ishikawa takes over at first base against righties. Manager Bruce Bochy said Ishikawa could receive two starts this weekend.
1B | Chad Tracy | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
The Chicago Cubs released 1B Chad Tracy Thursday, July 1, according to CBSSports.com.
1B | Joey Votto | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds 1B Joey Votto was 2-for-5 with a run scored Thursday, July 1, reports The Associated Press. Votto has reached base in 39 consecutive games, the majors' longest streak this season.
1B | Matt LaPorta | Cleveland Indians | Fantasy
Cleveland Indians 1B Matt LaPorta homered for the third straight game in a winning effort Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. LaPorta has smacked four home runs since being recalled from the minors June 27.
Second Baseman
2B | Freddy Sanchez | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants 2B Freddy Sanchez received the day off Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
2B | Chase Utley | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Updating a previous report, Philadelphia Phillies 2B Chase Utley (thumb) is expected to miss approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery to fix a torn ligament in his right thumb Thursday, July 1, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Head trainer Scott Sheridan said Utley will be in a splint for five weeks. Once the splint is removed, Utley will begin range-of-motion drills.
2B | Neil Walker | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 2B Neil Walker (concussion) took ground balls before the team's game Thursday, July 1, reports Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The team believes Walker could return Saturday, July 3, if he continues to improve.
2B | Robinson Cano | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez and 2B Robinson Cano both hit home runs in a winning effort Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. Rodriguez's homer was the 595th of his career. Cano now has 16 home runs this season.
Shortstop
SS | Orlando Cabrera | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SS Orlando Cabrera is hitting .345 in seven starts since moving to the No. 2 spot in the lineup, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports.
SS | Chin-Lung Hu | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers SS Chin-Lung Hu (thumb) is out six to eight weeks after surgery on his thumb, ESPNLosAngeles.com's Jon Weisman reports.
SS | Daniel Sanchez | Chicago Cubs | Transaction
The Chicago Cubs signed Dominican SS Daniel Sanchez to a deal that is believed to have a six-figure signing bonus, Baseball America's Ben Badler reports. Sanchez is a right-handed hitter with a projectable 6-foot-2, 170-pound frame with above-average raw power. He's an average runner with a solid-average arm.
SS | J.J. Hardy | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SS J.J. Hardy (wrist) is expected to come off the disabled list Saturday, July 3, Fox Sports' Bo Mitchell reports.
SS | Matt Tolbert | Minnesota Twins | Injury
Minnesota Twins SS Matt Tolbert (finger) injured a finger on his right hand during an error at third base Wednesday, June 30, according to the Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith. "It was bent. It was not straight," manager Ron Gardenhire said, adding that X-rays showed no break. "He's not available to hit or play defense tonight, so I don't know. If he can't throw for three or four days, it could be a DL stint for him. It just depends on how his hand is, but he got smoked pretty good by that ball."
SS | Bobby Crosby | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury, Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates SS Bobby Crosby (concussion) returned to the lineup at shortstop Thursday, July 1, after missing two games with concussion symptoms, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Karen Price.
SS | Alcides Escobar | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers SS Alcides Escobar collected three hits in a victory Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
SS | Angel Sanchez | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros acquired SS Angel Sanchez from the Boston Red Sox Thursday, July 1, in exchange for C Kevin Cash, according to CBSSports.com.
SS | Jose Reyes | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets SS Jose Reyes (side) will be out of the lineup until at least Saturday, July 3, with an injury to his right side, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. Reyes said his injury is similar to the one OF Angel Pagan (side) has dealt with this past week. Manager Jerry Manuel is also hoping Pagan will return to the lineup Saturday. SS Ruben Tejada was scheduled to start at shortstop for the second straight day Thursday, July 1.
SS | Asdrubal Cabrera | Cleveland Indians | Injury
Updating previous reports, Cleveland Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera (forearm) has been cleared to increase baseball activities after a checkup show no setback in the recovery of his broken forearm, reports MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince. Cabrera said he was able to swing a bat Wednesday, June 30. The team hopes he will be able to return by late July or early August.
Third Baseman
3B | David Wright | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets manager Jerry Manuel said he plans to give 3B David Wright a day off during this weekend's series, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Wright likely will receive Sunday, July 4, off.
3B | Renato Nunez | Oakland Athletics | Transaction
The Oakland Athletics signed 16-year-old Venezuelan 3B Renato Nunez to a $2.2 million contract, Baseball America's Ben Badler reports. Several scouts called Nunez the top Venezuelan hitter available.
3B | Eric Chavez | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics 3B Eric Chavez (neck) said he'll begin baseball activities in a week or two, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
3B | Pedro Alvarez | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates 3B Pedro Alvarez was moved to the No. 2 spot in the lineup Thursday, July 1, after hitting sixth in his first 13 starts in the majors, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Karen Price. "He's starting to get more comfortable, and I want to get him as far away from the pitcher as possible," manager John Russell said. "I'd like to get him in the middle of the lineup at some point, but right now I think getting him between Jose (Tabata) and Andrew (McCutchen) will help him see, hopefully, a few more hittable pitches."
3B | Josh Bell | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 3B Josh Bell went 1-for-4 and started two double plays in his major league debut Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. However, he also made a throwing error that led to an unearned run.
3B | Ryan Zimmerman | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals 3B Ryan Zimmerman hit a walkoff sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to beat the New York Mets 2-1 Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
3B | Placido Polanco | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies 3B Placido Polanco (elbow) will miss three to four weeks with inflammation in his left elbow, according to MLB.com's Todd Zolecki. Polanco will completely rest his elbow for two weeks.
3B | Miguel Tejada | Baltimore Orioles | Fantasy
Baltimore Orioles 3B Josh Bell is starting at third base and hitting seventh in the lineup Thursday, July 1, according to The Baltimore Sun's Jeff Zrebiec. 3B Miguel Tejada is serving as the designated hitter.
Catcher
C | Carlos Ruiz | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury
Philadelphia Phillies C Carlos Ruiz (concussion) met with a concussion specialist in Pittsburgh Thursday, July 1, reports Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com. Team trainer Scott Sheridan said the team is still working on things with Ruiz and will challenge him with some exercises.
C | Eric Fryer | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates C Eric Fryer (eye) was hit in the face with a pitch at Class A Bradenton and will need surgery to repair a fractured orbital bone, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic reports. He was hitting .274 with seven homers and 34 RBIs.
C | Geovany Soto | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs C Geovany Soto is out of the lineup Friday, July 2, according to the team's official Twitter page.
C | Carlos Maldonado | Washington Nationals | Injury, Transaction
Washington Nationals C Carlos Maldonado (thumb) was activated from the 15-day disabled list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, according to MASNSports.com's Ben Goessling.
C | Nick Hundley | San Diego Padres | Injury, Fantasy
San Diego Padres C Nick Hundley (head) returned to the lineup Thursday, July 1, according to The San Diego Union-Tribune's Bill Center.
C | Eli Whiteside | San Francisco Giants | Fantasy
San Francisco Giants Cs Buster Posey and Eli Whiteside will split the catching duties after the team traded away C Bengie Molina, according to The Associated Press.
C | Kevin Cash | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Kevin Cash is likely to start and catch SP Tim Wakefield Friday, July 2, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. Cash has caught Wakefield 35 times in his career.
C | Jason Varitek | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Jason Varitek (foot) apparently suffered a broken foot Thursday, July 1, and will miss four to six weeks, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham.
C | Humberto Quintero | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Carlos Lee and C Jason Castro took the day off Thursday, July 1, and both are expected to be back in the lineup Friday, July 2, according to MLB.com's Gina Mizell. OF Jason Michaels started in place of Lee and C Humberto Quintero was behind the plate Thursday.
C | Joe Mauer | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer returned to the lineup Thursday, July 1, after taking a day off Wednesday, June 30, according to the Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith and John Shipley. Mauer, who is hitting .255 in his last 37 games, admits that he has been "banged up."
C | Bengie Molina | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers C Matt Treanor (knee) was back in the lineup Thursday, July 1, after sitting out Wednesday, June 30, with a bruised right knee, according to MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger. However, Treanor's role is expected to be reduced with the addition of C Bengie Molina. Treanor will move to a backup role.
C | Dane Sardinha | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies C Brian Schneider (thumb) left the team's game Thursday, July 1, in the fourth inning because of a hyperextended left thumb, reports The Associated Press. He was replaced in the game by C Dane Sardinha.
C | Max Ramirez | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers C Bengie Molina will likely make his first start with the team Friday, July 2, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. C Max Ramirez is likely to be sent to the minors to make room for Molina on the roster.
Outfielder
OF | Chris Dickerson | Cincinnati Reds | Injury
Cincinnati Reds OF Chris Dickerson (wrist, hand) was resumed swinging a bat after getting a cortisone shot last weekend, reports Mark Sheldon, of MLB.com. He took 20 swings off a tee as well as 20 more from soft toss and is progressing without pain.
OF | Angel Pagan | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Angel Pagan (side) is back in the lineup Friday, July 2, according to the team's official Twitter page.
OF | Trent Oeltjen | free agent | Transaction
The Milwaukee Brewers released OF Trent Oeltjen from Triple-A Nashville, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports.
OF | Manny Ramirez | Los Angeles Dodgers | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers OF Manny Ramirez (hamstring) will be considered to be put on the disabled list if he doesn't progress in a few days, AOL Fanhouse's Jeff Fletcher reports.
OF | Coco Crisp | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Coco Crisp (soreness) was out of the lineup Thursday, July 1, due to leg soreness, MLB.com's Jeff Seidel reports.
OF | Conor Jackson | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Conor Jackson (hamstring) was out of the lineup Thursday, July 1, due to a hamstring injury, MLB.com's Jeff Seidel reports. "He's day-to-day, (it's) something he's been dealing with for a while, a week or so," manager Bob Geren said.
OF | Marcus Thames | New York Yankees | Injury
New York Yankees OF Marcus Thames (hamstring) played left field and faced left-handed pitching in a rehab game Thursday, July 1, and reports were good, according to the YES Network. He could be back before the All-Star break.
OF | Alfonso Soriano | Chicago Cubs | Fantasy
Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano is out of the lineup Friday, July 2, according to the team's official Twitter page.
OF | Travis Buck | Oakland Athletics | Injury
Oakland Athletics OF Travis Buck (leg) had a complete workout that included sprinting and batting practice Thursday, July 1, the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser reports.
OF | Michael Bourn | Houston Astros | Fantasy
Houston Astros OF Michael Bourn hit a two-run triple in the 10th inning Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press, leading his team to a 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres.
OF | Josh Hamilton | Texas Rangers | Fantasy
Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton saw his hitting streak end at 23 games Thursday, July 1, according to The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna. He carried a .343 average, 18 homers and 58 RBIs into the game and was coming off a sizzling June in which he hit .454 (49-for-108) with nine homers and 31 RBIs.
OF | B.J. Upton | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton (quad) missed the Thursday, July 1, game against the Minnesota Twins due to a sore right quadriceps. The Associated Press reported Upton was available to play if needed.
OF | Delmon Young | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins OF Delmon Young homered and had two RBIs Thursday, July 1, in a 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Dexter Fowler | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Dexter Fowler went 3-for-5 with a triple, two runs scored and two stolen bases Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Carlos Gonzalez | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies OF Carlos Gonzalez hit a two-run home run in a winning effort Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He has 11 RBIs in 15 games hitting third in the lineup. Nine of Gonzalez's 13 homers this year have come against the National League West.
OF | Ryan Church | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury
Pittsburgh Pirates OF Ryan Church (leg) was available to play Thursday, July 1, but did not start, according to the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review's Karen Price.
OF | Ryan Ludwick | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals OF Ryan Ludwick (calf) was unavailable even to pinch hit Thursday, July 1, and was out of the lineup for the eighth time in nine games, according to The Associated Press. However, manager Tony La Russa thinks Ludwick could return this weekend.
OF | Corey Hart | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart extended his hitting streak to 16 games Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Ryan Sweeney | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics OF Ryan Sweeney tied a career high with four hits (all singles) in a winning effort Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He also drove in two runs in the contest. Sweeney was 10-for-56 (.179) in his last 17 games.
OF | Yordany Ramirez | Houston Astros | Transaction
The Houston Astros designated OF Yordany Ramirez for assignment Thursday, July 1, according to MLB.com's Gina Mizell.
OF | Jody Gerut | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury
Milwaukee Brewers OF Jody Gerut (heel) took batting practice Thursday, July 1, according to MLB.com's Michael Bleach.
OF | Matt Stairs | San Diego Padres | Injury, Transaction
The San Diego Padres activated P Tim Stauffer (appendicitis) and OF Matt Stairs (knee) from the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 1, according to CBSSports.com.
OF | Aaron Cunningham | San Diego Padres | Transaction
The San Diego Padres optioned OF Aaron Cunningham to the minors Thursday, July 1, according to CBSSports.com.
OF | Elijah Dukes | Independent League | Transaction
Free-agent OF Elijah Dukes (Nationals) signed with the Atlantic League's Newark Bears Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
OF | Carlos Beltran | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Carlos Beltran (knee) could return to the team as early as Monday, July 5, but the team still wants to see him play in back-to-back nine-inning games before activating him from the disabled list, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin. The team could also wait until after the All-Star break July 15. Beltran had a day off from his rehab Thursday, July 1.
OF | Carl Crawford | Tampa Bay Rays | Injury, Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said the team is relying on OF Carl Crawford (shoulder) as to whether is he able to play with his shoulder injury or if it is too painful to play with, reports MLB.com's Bill Chastain. Crawford said he is able to play with some pain at this point.
OF | Jason Bay | New York Mets | Injury, Fantasy
New York Mets OF Angel Pagan (side) and OF Jason Bay are sitting on the bench Thursday, July 1, according to ESPNNewYork.com's Adam Rubin.
OF | J.D. Drew | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Fantasy
Boston Red Sox OF J.D. Drew's (neck) sore neck is not believed to be a serious injury, reports John Tomase, of The Boston Herald.
OF | Dewayne Wise | Toronto Blue Jays | Fantasy
Toronto Blue Jays OF Jose Bautista started at third base Thursday, July 1, with OF Dewayne Wise in right field, according to The Associated Press.
Starting Pitcher
SP | Tim Redding | New York Yankees | Free Agents
New York Yankees SP Tim Redding had an opt-out clause in his contract that allowed him to become a free agent if he weren't called up by a certain date, but he opted to stay with the organization, according to the YES Network.
SP | Edinson Volquez | Cincinnati Reds | Injury
Updating a previous report, Cincinnati Reds general manager Edinson Volquez said SP Edinson Volquez (elbow) will be reevaluated after making his next rehab start Sunday, July 3, reports Tom Groeschen, of The Cincinnati Enquirer. Manager Dusty Baker said the team wants to make sure Volquez is healthy before he returns.
SP | Tommy Hanson | Atlanta Braves | Fantasy
Atlanta Braves pitching coach Roger McDowell said he remains confident in SP Tommy Hanson despite Hanson lasting just 3 2/3 innings in each of his last two starts while allowing a total of 14 runs, according to MLB.com's Mark Bowman and Chris Hempson. "Obviously, from his confidence standpoint, we'd like that not to have happened, but it has happened," McDowell said. "So we'll keep working and get better. As highly as we think of Tommy, we have to remember, this is still his first full year pitching in the big leagues."
SP | Boof Bonser | Oakland Athletics | Transaction, Free Agents
The Oakland Athletics signed free-agent SP Boof Bonser (Red Sox) to a minor league deal, FOXSports.com's Ken Rosenthal reports. Bonser will go to Triple-A and start.
SP | Shaun Marcum | Toronto Blue Jays | Injury, Fantasy
Updating an earlier report, Toronto Blue Jays SP Shaun Marcum (elbow) will have an MRI on his right elbow as a precaution, according to The Sports Network's Barry Davis. He said he felt the same thing last summer during his rehab. He doesn't feel pain during his starts, but he feels it between starts. He hopes to return after the All-Star break.
SP | J.A. Happ | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP J.A. Happ (forearm) will make another rehab start at Triple-A Lehigh Valley Sunday, July 4, as the team is not satisfied with the sharpness of his pitches, the Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports. His rehab assignment clock expires July 7. He has options left and could be activated from the DL and sent down.
SP | Dustin Moseley | New York Yankees | Transaction
New York Yankees P Dustin Moseley was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, the Newark Star-Ledger's Marc Carig reports.
SP | Sam LeCure | Cincinnati Reds | Injury
Cincinnati Reds SP Sam LeCure (groin) was put on the disabled list at Triple-A Louisville with a strained right groin, the Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen reports.
SP | Homer Bailey | Cincinnati Reds | Injury, Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds SP Homer Bailey (shoulder) has played catch the last four days and should begin throwing bullpen sessions before the All-Star break, the Cincinnati Enquirer's Tom Groeschen reports.
SP | Erik Bedard | Seattle Mariners | Injury, Fantasy
Updating previous reports, Seattle Mariners SP Erik Bedard (shoulder) is slated to make his season debut Tuesday, July 6, Fox Sports' Bo Mitchell reports.
SP | Jered Weaver | Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim | Fantasy
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim SP Jered Weaver (8-3) struck out six and walked two Thursday, July 1, in lowering his ERA to 1.70 in eight home starts, according to The Associated Press. The Angels topped the Texas Rangers 2-1. His 124 strikeouts lead the American League, and he has 28 in his last three starts while allowing just three walks.
SP | Jeff Niemann | Tampa Bay Rays | Fantasy
Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann went 6 2/3 innings Thursday, July 1, but he did not get a decision in the team's 5-4 win over the Minnesota Twins. According to The Associated Press, Niemann has pitched six innings or more in each of his last 15 starts.
SP | Carl Pavano | Minnesota Twins | Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Carl Pavano picked up his first no-decision of the season Thursday, July 1, in a 5-4 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays. Since getting rid of his goatee and leaving a mustache after a bad May start, Pavano is 5-2 with a 2.64 ERA in eight starts and averaging just under eight innings per turn.
SP | Kevin Slowey | Minnesota Twins | Injury, Fantasy
Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey's (ankle) injury is not considered serious, but he was still very sore Thursday, July 1, according to the Pioneer Press' Kelsie Smith. The team is considering using their off day Monday, July 5, to give Slowey an extra day of rest.
SP | Aaron Cook | Colorado Rockies | Fantasy
Colorado Rockies SP Aaron Cook tossed 6 1/3 innings to earn a victory over the San Francisco Giants Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He gave up three runs and seven hits for his first win since May 29. Cook has a 2.64 ERA at home this year compared to a 6.70 ERA on the road.
SP | Tim Wakefield | Boston Red Sox | Fantasy
Boston Red Sox C Kevin Cash is likely to start and catch SP Tim Wakefield Friday, July 2, according to The Boston Globe's Peter Abraham. Cash has caught Wakefield 35 times in his career.
SP | Stephen Strasburg | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
The Washington Nationals will stick to their plan for SP Stephen Strasburg before the All-Star break, according to The Washington Post's Adam Kilgore. Manager Jim Riggleman said after Strasburg pitches Saturday, July 3, he will receive an extra day of rest and not pitch again until Friday, July 9.
SP | Brad Penny | St. Louis Cardinals | Injury, Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Brad Penny (lat) is scheduled to throw either a simulated game or bullpen session this weekend and remains on track to return after the All-Star break, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Randy Wolf | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers SP Randy Wolf gave up just one run in 6 1/3 innings to beat the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He allowed four hits while striking out four and walking one. It was Wolf's first win in five career starts at Busch Stadium, the home of the Cardinals.
SP | Trevor Cahill | Oakland Athletics | Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Trevor Cahill pitched seven innings of four-hit baseball to earn his seventh straight win Thursday, July 1, against the Baltimore Orioles, according to The Associated Press. Cahill allowed one run, struck out four and walked one. He is 7-0 with a 2.12 ERA in his last nine starts.
SP | Livan Hernandez | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals SP Livan Hernandez gave up just one run and seven hits while walking none and striking out a season-high seven in seven innings in a no-decision against the New York Mets Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
SP | Johan Santana | New York Mets | Fantasy
New York Mets SP Johan Santana allowed one run and six hits while walking two and striking out seven in seven innings for a no-decision against the Washington Nationals Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. Santana allowed at least four runs in each of his last four starts.
SP | Cole Hamels | Philadelphia Phillies | Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies SP Cole Hamels allowed three runs through seven innings to the Pittsburgh Pirates Thursday, July 1, dropping his record to 6-7 on the year, reports The Associated Press. Hamels fanned eight while giving up five hits and two walks.
SP | Rich Harden | Texas Rangers | Injury, Fantasy
Texas Rangers SP Rich Harden (gluteus) threw a 58-pitch bullpen session Thursday, July 1, and said he felt good, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Harden also said his mechanics were much improved. "When that's there and I'm able to locate that and getting on top of my fastball, everything else comes off of that," Harden said. "It's easy to pick everything else up. The ball is coming out of my hand as it should and I'm getting the ball down."
SP | Dallas Braden | Oakland Athletics | Injury, Fantasy
Oakland Athletics SP Dallas Braden (elbow) is on schedule to make his start against the Cleveland Indians Saturday, July 3, after throwing a pain-free bullpen session Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He threw 25 to 35 pitches during his session Thursday.
SP | Dana Eveland | Pittsburgh Pirates | Transaction
Pittsburgh Pirates SP Dana Eveland has cleared waivers and has been sent outright to Triple-A Indianapolis, reports MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch.
SP | CC Sabathia | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees SP CC Sabathia won his sixth straight start by defeating the Seattle Mariners Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning before allowing two runs. Sabathia gave up two runs (one earned) and five hits to improve to 11-0 with a 2.03 ERA in his last 15 starts at home since last year's All-Star break. He also surpassed 2,000 innings for his career.
SP | Zach Duke | Pittsburgh Pirates | Injury
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Pirates manager John Russell said SP Zach Duke (elbow) likely will not be able to return to the starting rotation before the All-Star break, reports Dejan Kovacevic, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Relief Pitcher
RP | Bobby Jenks | Chicago White Sox | Transaction, Fantasy
Chicago White Sox CL Bobby Jenks was activated from the bereavement list, USAToday.com reports.
RP | Jim Johnson | Baltimore Orioles | Injury
Baltimore Orioles RP Jim Johnson (elbow) will try to throw off a mound Saturday, July 3, MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli reports.
RP | Antonio Bastardo | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury
Philadelphia Phillies SP Antonio Bastardo (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, July 3, according to Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com.
RP | Chad Durbin | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury
Philadelphia Phillies RP Chad Durbin (hamstring) could throw some bullpen sessions and make some rehab appearances in the next seven to 10 days, reports Todd Zolecki, of MLB.com. There is a chance Durbin could return before the All Star break but likely will return after the break.
RP | Clay Hensley | Florida Marlins | Injury, Transaction
Florida Marlins RP Clay Hensley (neck) was activated from the 15-day disabled list, according to the team's Twitter page.
RP | Sean Green | New York Mets | Injury
New York Mets RP Sean Green (rib) is scheduled to throw off a mound at some point next week, reports Anthony DiComo, of MLB.com. Green could start a rehab assignment around the All Star break but one team official said Green is at least a couple of weeks away from returning to game action.
RP | Scott Strickland | Florida Marlins | Transaction
Florida Marlins RP Scott Strickland was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans, according to the team's Twitter page.
RP | Alfredo Aceves | New York Yankees | Injury
New York Yankees RP Alfredo Aceves (back) will throw a bullpen session Friday, July 2, according to the YES Network.
RP | Ryan Madson | Philadelphia Phillies | Injury, Fantasy
Philadelphia Phillies RP Ryan Madson (toe) will throw about 30 pitches at Double-A Reading Friday, July 2, the Philadelphia Daily News' David Murphy reports.
RP | Luke Gregerson | San Diego Padres | Fantasy
San Diego Padres RP Luke Gregerson (2-3) walked two batters in the 10th inning Thursday, July 1, against the Houston Astros, which paved the way for a 6-3 loss. Prior to Thursday, Gregerson only had four walks in 39 1/3 innings.
RP | Cory Wade | Los Angeles Dodgers | Transaction
The Los Angeles Dodgers outrighted RP Cory Wade to Triple-A Albuquerque Thursday, July 1, according to the Los Angeles Times' Dylan Hernandez.
RP | John Axford | Milwaukee Brewers | Fantasy
Milwaukee Brewers RP John Axford recorded his ninth save in as many chances against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Blake Hawksworth | St. Louis Cardinals | Fantasy
St. Louis Cardinals SP Blake Hawksworth struck out a career-high seven hitters in a loss against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press. He allowed three runs and six hits while walking one in six innings.
RP | LaTroy Hawkins | Milwaukee Brewers | Injury
Milwaukee Brewers RP LaTroy Hawkins (shoulder) threw his second bullpen session Thursday, July 1, and said he felt no pain in his shoulder, according to MLB.com's Michael Bleach. Hawkins warmed up by playing catch for seven minutes, before throwing 40 fastballs. He will play catch Friday, July 2, and throw another bullpen Saturday, July 3, incorporating curveballs.
RP | Matt Capps | Washington Nationals | Fantasy
Washington Nationals RP Matt Capps pitched the ninth inning and was credited with the win against the New York Mets Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Octavio Dotel | Pittsburgh Pirates | Fantasy
Pittsburgh Pirates CL Octavio Dotel earned his 17th save of the season Thursday, July 1, after throwing a scoreless inning against the Philadelphia Philles, reports The Associated Press. Dotel gave up a hit and struck out one in his appearance.
RP | Manny Delcarmen | Boston Red Sox | Injury, Transaction
The Boston Red Sox placed RP Manny Delcarmen (forearm) on the 15-day disabled list Thursday, July 1, with a forearm strain, according to ESPNBoston.com's Gordon Edes. Delcarmen will be re-evaluated Friday, July 2.
RP | Francisco Cordero | Cincinnati Reds | Fantasy
Cincinnati Reds CL Francisco Cordero earned his 22nd save of the year Thursday, July 1, against the Chicago Cubs, reports The Associated Press. Cordero gave up a hit and a walk through one inning.
RP | Chris Ray | San Francisco Giants | Transaction, Fantasy
The San Francisco Giants acquired P Michael Main from the Texas Rangers Thursday, July 1, to complete the trade involving C Bengie Molina and RP Chris Ray, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
RP | Pedro Strop | Texas Rangers | Transaction
The Texas Rangers added P Pedro Strop to the 25-man roster Thursday, July 1, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett.
RP | Mariano Rivera | New York Yankees | Fantasy
New York Yankees RP Mariano Rivera threw a perfect ninth inning for his 18th save in 19 chances against the Seattle Mariners Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
RP | David Aardsma | Seattle Mariners | Fantasy
Seattle Mariners RP David Aardsma allowed a two-run home run in the ninth inning to take the loss against the New York Yankees Thursday, July 1, according to The Associated Press.
RP | Mike MacDougal | free agent | Transaction, Free Agents
Washington Nationals RP Mike MacDougal opted out of his minor league contract Thursday, July 1, making him a free agent, according to MLB.com's Bill Ladson.
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