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Carrie Muskat, of MLB.com, reports Chicago Cubs manager Lou Piniella hinted Friday, July 3, that lineup changes could be coming for Game 3 of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. OF Alfonso Soriano could be moved down in the order with OF Sam Fuld moving into the leadoff spot. OF Kosuke Fukudome may be moved to right field and OF Milton Bradley might be benched. Bradley is batting .195 from the left side of the plate.
MLB.com's Kelly Thesier posted on her Twitter page that Detroit Tigers OF Magglio Ordonez is not in the team's lineup Friday, July 3.
Updating a previous item, The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin (foot) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. He will play three innings the first game and five innings the following game. The team is hoping to have him back shortly after the All-Star break.
CBSSports.com reports the Chicago Cubs signed free-agent P Casey Fossum (Yankees) to a minor league deal Friday, July 3. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Patrick Saunders, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies C Yorvit Torrealba (personal) will likely return to the lineup Sunday, July 5.
CBSSports.com reports Pittsburgh Pirates C Ryan Doumit (wrist) caught five innings of a Gulf Coast League game Friday, July 3, which was his first action since breaking his right wrist April 19. He was hitless in two at-bats with a walk in the first of two scheduled games in the rookie league. "I'll play one more game here [Saturday], then go to Indy [Triple-A Indianapolis] for four or five games. Then I will be back up with the team," Doumit said. "The wrist feels good. It felt good to get back out on a baseball field and break a bit of a sweat." Doumit is not expected back until after the All-Star Game.
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals 3B Mark DeRosa (wrist) is progressing but is unavailable to swing a bat, according to manager Tony La Russa.
Matthew Leach, of MLB.com, reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Kyle Lohse (forearm) will make another start with Triple-A Memphis Tuesday, July 7.
Jared Diamond, of MLB.com, reports New York Yankees RP Brian Bruney appears to have been removed from the setup role. Manager Joe Girardi went to SP Phil Hughes in the eighth inning Friday, July 3.
SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Texas Rangers are interested in trading for New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang. Fantasy Baseball Diamond Market - Players Rising Do you need to add players to replace your fantasy baseball busts? Which players can you ignore? KFFL.com's Diamond Market series gives you the fantasy baseball tips and advice you need to sort through the masses quickly. Read the latest now....
SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that the Philadelphia Phillies are interested in trading for New York Yankees SP Chien-Ming Wang.
Chico Harlan, of The Washington Post, reports the Washington Nationals signed P A.J. Morris (fourth round) and P Paul Applebee (10th round) Friday, July 3. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.
SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that Cleveland Indians 3B Jhonny Peralta has been placed on the trading block.
SI.com's Jon Heyman posted on his Twitter page that Kansas City Royals SP Brian Bannister has been placed on the trading block.
The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox 3B Mike Lowell (hip) said that he feels good enough to play Friday, July 3, after being placed on the disabled list earlier this week. "I feel great actually," Lowell said. "I didn't know what to expect with the injection. I was relieved when they took out the fluid. I thought they'd find something."
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Mike Redmond (forearm) is very sore Friday, July 3, and is unlikely to be available.
La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin) and SS Nick Punto (back) are in the starting lineup Friday, July 3.
Mark Liptak, of ChicagoNow.com, reports Chicago White Sox SS Alexei Ramirez (finger) is not in the lineup Friday, July 3.
Mark Gonzales, of The Chicago Tribune, reports Chicago White Sox OF Carlos Quentin (foot) will begin his rehab assignment Friday, July 3. He took groundballs Thursday, July 2, and has been working out with the team recently.
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs OF Alfonso Soriano went 0-for-5 Friday, July 3, and is in an 0-for-12 slump. Fantasy Baseball Closer Hot Seat Released five times per week! In fantasy baseball, the closer position remains volatile. Rarely does every closer hang on to the job for the entire season - injuries, poor performance and managerial decisions can cloud a team's bullpen picture. Read the latest now....
The Associated Press reports Milwaukee Brewers SP Jeff Suppan allowed four hits and only one run in seven innings in a no-decision against the Chicago Cubs Friday, July 3.
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs SP Carlos Zambrano gave up five hits and one run in seven innings to the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, July 3. He has not won in five starts since June 5.
The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs 1B Jake Fox won the game Friday, July 3, by drawing a bases-loaded walk in the bottom of the 10th inning.
Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Jeff Niemann's next start will be skipped. SP Matt Garza will now start Sunday, July 5. Niemann will be available out of the bullpen in the meantime.
MLB.com's Todd Zolecki posted on his Twitter page that Philadelphia Phillies OF Raul Ibanez (groin) will not begin his rehab assignment Friday, July 3, and might not at all this weekend. He is listed as day-to-day and will meet with a doctor Friday.
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