Atlanta Braves to finalize trade for Derrek Lee with Chicago Cubs
The Atlanta Braves will finalize a deal to acquire first baseman Derrek Lee from the Chicago Cubs Wednesday, Aug. 18, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. First baseman Troy Glaus will move to the bench.
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Houston Astros replace Matt Lindstrom with Brandon Lyon
Lindstrom needs a timeout
Houston Astros relief pitcher Matt Lindstrom was removed from the closer role Tuesday, Aug. 17, in an effort for him to pitch in situations with less pressure, while making sure he gets over his back issue, according to MLB.com's Brian McTaggart.
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New York Mets' Francisco Rodriguez has torn thumb ligament
New York Mets RP Francisco Rodriguez (thumb) will need surgery to fix a torn ligament in his right thumb and is expected to miss the rest of the season, according to The Associated Press. He did not travel with the team on their current road trip.
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Shane Victorino placed on DL, Domonic Brown called up
The Philadelphia Phillies placed OF Shane Victorino (abdominal) on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, July 28, with an abdominal strain, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. In a related move, the team recalled OF Domonic Brown from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Tap your mouse here for more »
Cliff Lee joins the Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers acquired SP Cliff Lee from the Seattle Mariners Friday, July 9, in exchange for 1B Justin Smoak and three other players, according to MLB Network. The Mariners will also be sending some cash and RP Mark Lowe to the Rangers. Smoak, Ps Blake Beavan and Josh Lueke and 2B Matt Lawson will be headed to Seattle.
Milwaukee Brewers' Yovani Gallardo placed on 15-day DL
The Milwaukee Brewers have placed SP Yovani Gallardo (oblique) on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique injury, reports MLB.com's Adam McCalvy. Tap your mouse here for more »
Philadelphia Phillies place Chase Utley on the DL
The Philadelphia Phillies are expected to place both 2B Chase Utley (thumb) and 3B Placido Polanco (elbow) on the disabled list Tuesday, June 29, according to ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick. Utley is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his thumb Tuesday. Polanco received a cortisone injection in his right elbow Monday, June 28, and said his injury might require offseason surgery. It is unknown how long either player will be out. Tap your mouse here for more »
Oakland Athletics place SP Brett Anderson on DL
The Oakland Athletics placed SP Brett Anderson (forearm, elbow) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 27, with a medial forearm strain and elbow irritation, according to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. Anderson is scheduled to undergo an MRI exam. Tap your mouse here for more »
Texas Rangers OF Nelson Cruz hits the DL
The Texas Rangers placed OF Nelson Cruz (hamstring) on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, April 27, with a strained right hamstring, according to ESPNDallas.com's Richard Durrett. Cruz was hitting .323 with a team-high seven home runs, 17 RBIs, 47 total bases and 12 extra-base hits. Tap your mouse here for more »
Los Angeles Dodgers place Manny Ramirez on DL
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed OF Manny Ramirez (calf) on the 15-day disabled list Friday, April 23, with a strained right calf muscle, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick.
The Dodgers recalled OF Xavier Paul from Triple-A Albuquerque.
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