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| Richmond optioned to Triple-A | Friday 8/15, 11:53 PM CT |
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The Blue Jays optioned Scott Richmond to Triple-A Syracuse Friday. GM J.P. Ricciardi said Richmond will probably be back up when rosters expand. "We haven't made our minds up on September call-ups yet but he did a good job, a real good job," Ricciardi said. "He came out of nowhere and put himself on the map. He kept us in three games. Going forward, he's definitely in our plans - that's great."
Our View: Richmond posted a 5.06 ERA in three starts but had an impressive 13/1 K/BB rate over 16 innings. |
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| Tallet activated from DL | Friday 8/15, 11:50 PM CT |
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The Blue Jays activated Brian Tallet from the DL Friday. He had been out with a fractured toe.
Our View: Scott Richmond was sent down to make room for Tallet. |
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| Miller designated for assignment | Friday 8/15, 11:44 PM CT |
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The Marlins designated Justin Miller for assignment Friday to clear a roster spot for Paul Lo Duca.
Our View: This is surprising given that Miller had a terrific 2007 season and a pretty good year so far in 2008. Someone will snatch him up. |
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| Lo Duca called up by Fish | Friday 8/15, 11:43 PM CT |
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The Marlins called up Paul Lo Duca from Triple-A Albuquerque after Friday's game. He was signed last week to a minor league deal after being released by the Nationals.
Our View: Lo Duca could work his way into the stating lineup pretty regularly, as the Marlins' current crop of catchers is less than imposing. |
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| Rowand will be back in lineup Saturday | Friday 8/15, 11:39 PM CT |
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Bruce Bochy expects Aaron Rowand to return to the lineup Saturday, according to the AP.
Our View: Rowand sat out tonight's game with tightness in his back. |
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| Thames returns to lineup | Friday 8/15, 11:38 PM CT |
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Marcus Thames returned to the lineup Friday after missing five games with a sore shoulder, according to the AP.
Our View: Thames had a single in four at-bats in the loss to the O's. |
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| DeJesus sits out again | Friday 8/15, 11:32 PM CT |
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David DeJesus at out for the second straight game Friday because of a sore lower back, according to the AP,
Our View: DeJesus sat out five games earlier this month with the same injury. His status for the rest of the weekend is likely up in the air. |
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| Byrd exits with elbow injury | Friday 8/15, 11:30 PM CT |
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Marlon Byrd left Friday's game with a hyperextended left elbow, according to SportsTicker. He was injured when he slammed into the wall on Willy Aybar's homer.
Our View: X-rays were negative and Byrd is listed as day-to-day. |
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| Upton pulled again for failing to hustle | Friday 8/15, 11:27 PM CT |
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B.J. Upton was pulled from Friday's game in the sixth inning for failing to hustle while attempting to beat out a double play.
Our View: It's the second time in the last week that he's been benched for failing to give maximum effort. We could see Joe Maddon bench him tomorrow to send a message. |
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| Rivera gets the loss | Friday 8/15, 11:21 PM CT |
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Mariano Rivera picked up his fifth loss of the year Friday, allowing a run to cross on a wild pitch in the Yanks' 5-4 defeat to Kansas City. Mo allowed two hits but struck out two in his inning.
Our View: We'll cut Mo some slack. His ERA on the year ballooned to 1.70 with this outing. |
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| Meche solid but bullpen blows his win | Friday 8/15, 11:16 PM CT |
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Gil Meche's terrific effort was spoiled Friday by the Royals' bullpen. Meche allowed only one run on six hits and two walks while striking out eight over six innings but lost his win when Ron Mahay gave up two runs in the seventh. The Royals went on to win the game
Our View: Meche has been terrific after a horrible April. |
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| Silva terrible in loss to Twins | Friday 8/15, 10:49 PM CT |
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Carlos Silva had another stinker Friday, allowing nine runs on nine hits and a walk over 3 1/3 innings.
Our View: Silva has won one start since April and now has a 6.36 ERA on the year. How's that $48 million investment working out for you, Seattle? |
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| Liriano wins again | Friday 8/15, 10:46 PM CT |
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Francisco Liriano was in fine form Friday, shutting out the Mariners on two hits and two walks while striking out five over seven innings.
Our View: Liriano has won all three of his starts since returning from the minors, but he hasn't exactly faced offensive juggernauts in Cleveland, Kansas City and Seattle. |
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| Kubel wraps three hits, including dinger | Friday 8/15, 10:43 PM CT |
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Jason Kubel led the offensive charge for the Twins Friday, picking up three hits, including his 17th homer, in a win over Seattle.
Our View: Kubel has put together a respectable .269-17-61 line this year. It's clear he'll never be the star the Twins anticipated, but he's been pretty solid. |
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| Garza shuts out Rangers | Friday 8/15, 10:39 PM CT |
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Matt Garza took a no-hitter into the sixth inning Friday and finished the game by allowing only two hits and two walks while striking out nine in a shutout of the Rangers.
Our View: This is Garza's fourth complete game and second shutout of the season. He now boasts a 3.63 ERA and 1.21 WHIP. |
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| Webb garners 18th win | Friday 8/15, 10:36 PM CT |
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Brandon Webb made another case for his second Cy Young award Friday, giving up only two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out six over eight innings.
Our View: Webb has 18 wins now and is a clear favorite for the Cy. |
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| Wigginton gets three hits, including homer | Friday 8/15, 10:34 PM CT |
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Ty Wigginton was the only Astro to solve Brandon Webb Friday, picking up three hits, including his 14th homer, in loss to Arizona.
Our View: Wigginton might not get to 20 homers again this year, but you can't argue with 14 dingers from a guy with second base eligibility. Too bad he won't be eligible there next year. |
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| Snyder homers again | Friday 8/15, 10:31 PM CT |
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Chris Snyder homered for the second straight game Friday while collecting four RBI.
Our View: Snyder got off to a slow start this year but now has a solid .249-12-54 line. |
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| Jurrjens terrific in loss | Friday 8/15, 10:26 PM CT |
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Jair Jurrjens was dynamite for the Braves Friday, allowing just two runs on eight hits while striking out nine over seven innings. He picked up his eighth loss, though, as Matt Cain was just a bit better.
Our View: Jurrjens just might be your NL Rookie of the Year with a 3.15 ERA in 24 starts. |
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| Cain holds Atlanta in check | Friday 8/15, 10:23 PM CT |
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Matt Cain silenced the Braves' bats Friday, holding them to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings.
Our View: Cain has a nifty 3.57 ERA with 153 Ks in 169 innings despite an 8-9 record. |
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| Molina gets four hits | Friday 8/15, 10:20 PM CT |
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Bengie Molina hasn't done much at the plate since July, but he had a big game Friday, picking up four singles and two RBI.
Our View: Molina has put together a solid .286-9-68 line on the year. |
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| Winn belts 100th career homer | Friday 8/15, 10:18 PM CT |
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Randy Winn was 4-for-4 with a home run in San Fran's win over Atlanta Friday. The dinger was Randy's 100th of his career.
Our View: Winn has been his usual solid self this year, hitting .302 with 22 steals to go along with six homers, 52 RBI and 65 runs scored. |
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| Jones blasted in return | Friday 8/15, 10:15 PM CT |
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Todd Jones returned from the DL in typical Todd Jones fashion Friday, allowing five runs (three earned) on three hits and three walks over 2/3 of an inning.
Our View: Don't bet on Jones regaining the closer role anytime soon. |
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| Mora is red hot | Friday 8/15, 10:14 PM CT |
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Melvin Mora continued his hot hitting Friday, picking up three hits, including his 18th homer of the year, while driving in four runs in the Orioles' win over Detroit.
Our View: Mora is batting .456 with 20 RBI in 13 games this month. |
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| De La Rosa has nice outing | Friday 8/15, 9:59 PM CT |
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Jorge De La Rosa put together a rare solid start Friday, allowing three runs on six hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings in a win over Washington.
Our View: De La Rosa holds a 3.46 ERA against the Nats this year and a 6.63 ERA against everyone else. |
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| Hawpe notches 20th homer | Friday 8/15, 9:51 PM CT |
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Brad Hawpe continued his recent hot streak with a single and his 20th homer of the season Friday. Hawpe is batting .522 with three homers and seven RBI over the last six games.
Our View: This is Hawpe's third straight 20-homer season. |
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| Taveras steals two more | Friday 8/15, 9:48 PM CT |
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Willy Taveras didn't start Friday, but he came into the game as a pinch hitter and picked up two hits and two steals in the Rockies' win.
Our View: Taveras has a league-high 55 thefts on the year, which has allowed him to be a fantasy asset despite his .257 batting average. |
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| Lopez continues hot hitting with Cards | Friday 8/15, 9:46 PM CT |
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Felipe Lopez tripled and singled and scored two runs in the Cards' 5-3 win over Cincinnati Friday. He is batting .357 (10-for-28) since joining St. Louis.
Our View: Lopez has been playing pretty much every day and could be a sneaky MI play over the final six weeks. |
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| Pujols snaps out of mini-slump | Friday 8/15, 9:43 PM CT |
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Albert Pujols broke out of a mini-slump Friday with a couple doubles and a single in a win over the Reds.
Our View: Pujols' power numbers are down a bit, but it's hard to be too upset with a line of .345-24-75. |
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| Dickerson homers, doubles in loss | Friday 8/15, 9:39 PM CT |
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Chris Dickerson hit a leadoff homer and also doubled in the loss to the Cardinals Friday. He is batting .462 in 13 at-bats since his recall.
Our View: Dickerson has started three of four games since getting called up to replace Adam Dunn, and he should continue to get regular playing time. He's worth owning in NL-only formats. |
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| Perez gets another save | Friday 8/15, 9:36 PM CT |
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Chris Perez picked up his fourth save of the season Friday, allowing a hit but striking out two in 2/3 of an inning.
Our View: Tony La Russa refuses to officially name Perez the closer, but he is officially the stopper in the minds of fantasy owners. |
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| Ankiel jacks two-run homer | Friday 8/15, 9:34 PM CT |
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Rick Ankiel hit a two-run homer Friday in his fourth game since returning to the starting lineup following a bout with a strained abdominal muscle.
Our View: It was Rick's first homer since July 18, and he seems poised to make a run at 30 homers. |
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| Gregg blows seventh save | Friday 8/15, 9:21 PM CT |
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Kevin Gregg blew his seventh save of the season Friday, giving up a three-run homer in the ninth to the Cubs' Daryl Ward in a 6-5 loss.
Our View: Gregg's overall numbers on the year have been good, but his 76 percent save success rate is not. |
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| Johnson outing spoiled | Friday 8/15, 9:19 PM CT |
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Closer Kevin Gregg blew what was another solid outing by Josh Johnson Friday, as Johnson allowed three runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight over six innings.
Our View: Johnson has pitched respectably in all seven outings since returning from Tommy John surgery. He should be starting in all formats. |
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| Ward's pinch hit homer lifts Cubs to another win | Friday 8/15, 9:16 PM CT |
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Daryle Ward hit a go-head and ultimately game-winning pinch hit three-run homer Friday in the Cubs' 6-5 win over Florida.
Our View: Ward is just 4-for-41 on the year as a pinch hitter, though this was his second homer. |
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| Braun takes BP tonight | Friday 8/15, 9:07 PM CT |
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Ryan Braun will take BP before Friday's game for the first time since straining his ribcage, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. If he does well, he'll likely be available to pinch hit Saturday and return to the lineup Sunday.
Our View: We have a hunch that Braun will talk his way into tomorrow's lineup if tonight's session goes well, but either way it sounds like he'll play in LA this weekend. |
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| Lee goes the distance, improves to 17-2 | Friday 8/15, 9:00 PM CT |
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Cliff Lee added another chapter to his storybook 2008 season Friday, allowing two runs on eight hits and two walks with six strikeouts over all nine innings. It was Lee's third complete game of the season, and he now has an improbable record of 17-2.
Our View: Those that thought they could "sell high" on Lee at the All-Star break are likely regretting the decision, as he's still been dynamite. |
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| LaRoche picks up three hits | Friday 8/15, 8:55 PM CT |
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Adam LaRoche's first game back from the DL was not good, but his second game back was, as he picked up three base hits in a loss to the Mets.
Our View: Hopefully LaRoche can get hot over the final six weeks to make his 2008 digits look a little more respectable. |
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| Heilman picks up third save | Friday 8/15, 8:53 PM CT |
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With Billy Wagner still unavailable, Aaron Heilman picked up the save Friday for the Mets, allowing a walk and striking out one in a scoreless ninth.
Our View: Wagner is slated to return on Monday, but Heilman is the best bet for saves over the weekend. |
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| Davis strong again for Bucs | Friday 8/15, 8:49 PM CT |
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Jason Davis put together another strong outing Friday, allowing two runs on six hits and three walks while striking out three over seven innings.
Our View: Davis had allowed just two runs over 13 innings in his two starts for the Bucs, but we're still not confident enough in him to recommend him outside of deep NL-only leagues. |
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| Pelfrey tosses seven shutout frames | Friday 8/15, 8:47 PM CT |
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Mike Pelfrey befuddled the Pittsburgh bats Friday, tossing seven shutout innings while allowing just seven hits with one strikeout.
Our View: Pelfrey has had a hiccup every now and then, but in general he's been very good since June. |
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| MRI reveals sprain for Sweeney | Friday 8/15, 8:44 PM CT |
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An MRI on Ryan Sweeney's right thumb revealed only a sprain, according to MLB.com. However, manager Bob Geren still isn't sure if Sweeney will be available to return when eligible on August 28. "His thumb is just sprained, and there is no significant damage," Geren said. "When his mobility comes back and he's able to play, he'll play. It is great news. Obviously, he is still very sore. When the 15 days are up, we'll see where he's at."
Our View: Sweeney has slumped recently, but overall he's had a pretty good rookie year. Hopefully he'll be back before the end of the month, but he'll definitely be back sometime in September. |
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| Helton's return nowhere in sight | Friday 8/15, 8:40 PM CT |
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Todd Helton is nowhere near recovered from his strained back, according to MLB.com. Head trainer Keith Dugger said Helton progresses as long as the team keeps him on light activity. That means no swinging the bat.
Our View: We're not sure, but Helton will probably have to be able to swing the bat before he's able to return. At this point, you have to consider the possibility that he may not come back at all this year. |
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| Spilborghs gradually increasing baseball-related activity | Friday 8/15, 8:37 PM CT |
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Ryan Spilborghs is gradually increasing his baseball-related activity and may be ready to begin a rehab assignment soon, according to MLB.com. He's been out since July 9 with a left oblique strain.
Our View: The Rox could obviously use Spilborghs' stick. They have taken their time with bringing him back, as they know it's easy to re-injure yourself when dealing with an oblique ailment. |
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| Pods could begin rehab next week | Friday 8/15, 8:34 PM CT |
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Scott Podsednik will take full-scale batting practice on Saturday and likely begin a rehab assignment next week, according to MLB.com. He has been sidelined with a fractured pinky on his left hand.
Our View: We'll let you know how Pods' BP and presumptive rehab assignment go. |
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| Torrealba could be back Saturday | Friday 8/15, 8:32 PM CT |
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Yorvit Torrealba's left knee felt much better Friday and he went through normal pregame activity, according to MLB.com. Manager Clint Hurdle said Torrealba may start on Saturday.
Our View: Torrealba hasn't played since Sunday, but with the way Chris Iannetta has hit this year, the Rox haven't missed him. |
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| Atkins back in starting lineup | Friday 8/15, 8:29 PM CT |
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Garrett Atkins was back in the starting lineup Friday after missing three starts with strep throat.
Our View: Jeff Baker is back on the bench with Atkins' return. |
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| Cook to start on Sunday | Friday 8/15, 8:26 PM CT |
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Aaron Cook will start Sunday's series finale with the Nationals, according to MLB.com. He was scratched from Thursday's outing because of fatigue and tightness in the small of his back.
Our View: Cook has been fighting it the last three times out. Hopefully the extra rest will allow his to get back on track. |
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| Casilla could go on rehab assignment next week | Friday 8/15, 8:23 PM CT |
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Alexi Casilla took ground balls and threw prior to the Twins' game Friday, according to MLB.com. Recovering from a torn tendon in his right thumb, Casilla said he experienced no pain during the drills. He also hit off a tee. While he said he felt fine hitting right-handed, the switch hitter said he had some pain while batting left-handed.
Our View: Casilla said he might take live batting practice on Monday and could begin a rehab assignment next week if all goes well. It was originally thought that Casilla would be out for the season, so he's obviously made a miraculous recovery. |
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| Buchholz pushed back | Friday 8/15, 8:14 PM CT |
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With Friday's rainout, Clay Buchholz will have his start pushed back to next Wednesday, according to the Boston Herald. Buchholz was supposed to start on Sunday.
Our View: Buchholz's original turn in the rotation was actually tonight, but he was pushed back for Paul Byrd. Buchholz's rotation spot will be in serious jeopardy when Tim Wakefield and/or Bartolo Colon return. |
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| Agent: Bonds has been blackballed by MLB | Friday 8/15, 8:09 PM CT |
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Barry Bonds won't be signing with the Rays or any other team anytime soon, and his agent is blaming major league baseball. "With (Carl) Crawford and (Evan) Longoria going down simultaneously, I thought I'd make one last vain attempt to reach out to Tampa Bay, and to no avail," Bonds' agent, Jeff Borris told FOXSports.com. "That's because major league baseball has been successful in their pursuit in blackballing Barry out of the game." The players union is investigating possible collusion against Bonds, but a grievance is unlikely.
Our View: Despite Borris' claims, you can't blame any team unwilling to take on Bonds' baggage. He won't play this year, and his career is likely over. |
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| Colon exits rehab outing early | Friday 8/15, 8:05 PM CT |
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Bartolo Colon was supposed to work four innings, or 55-60 pitches, for Triple-A Pawtucket Friday, but he lasted just one inning before exiting, according to the Providence Journal.
Our View: It's not known why Bartolo exited, but the best bet would be because of his back, which is why he's on the DL. We'll update you on his status when more is known. |
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| Rowand sits out with tight back | Friday 8/15, 8:01 PM CT |
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Aaron Rowand sat out Friday's game, a day after exited a game with tightness in his back, according to MLB.com. "I feel a lot better today," said Rowand.
Our View: Manager Bruce Bochy said he'd like to have Rowand available for Saturday's game, and there's a good chance he will. |
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| Joba plays catch for first time since injury | Friday 8/15, 6:59 PM CT |
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Joba Chamberlain threw 25 times from 65 feet Friday, the first time he's played catch since he exited an Aug. 4 start with rotator cuff tendinitis, according to MLB.com. "It was very good," Chamberlain said. "I got loose at the end. After eight days, when you get out there and throw, you're still kind of leery. But everything went well." Joba is scheduled to play catch again on Saturday and hopes to throw off a mound as early next week.
Our View: The Yankees have discussed the possibility of bringing back Chamberlain as a reliever to reduce the stress on his shoulder. We'll let you know how his rehab progresses. |
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| Nix suffers facial laceration at Olympics | Friday 8/15, 6:48 PM CT |
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Jayson Nix suffered a laceration above his left eye in Team USA's loss to Cuba Friday and will not return to play during the Games, according to MLB.com.
Our View: The Rockies' opening day second baseman, Nix hit .125 in 56 at-bats for Colorado. He was unlikely to return to the majors this year before the injury, and obviously the chances of a return are even more of a longshot now. |
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| Surgery an option for Percival | Friday 8/15, 6:43 PM CT |
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Troy Percival is expected to miss 2-4 weeks because of the knee injury that has landed him on the DL, according to the St. Petersburg Times. VP Andrew Friedman said regarding Percival's knee that there is "cartilage involvement" that is "not a tear." A decision will be made soon on whether Percvial should have surgery or go through rehab and get a cortisone shot.
Our View: If Percival has surgery, you'd have to think his season would be over. We'll let you know what the club decides. |
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| Guzman out of lineup again | Friday 8/15, 6:38 PM CT |
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Cristian Guzman was out of the lineup Friday for a second straight game because of a sore left thumb, according to the AP. "We're going to give him a couple more days," manager Manny Acta said. "It's still hurting him."
Our View: Don't expect to see Guzman over the weekend, but he should be good to go for next week. |
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| Burton throws bullpen session | Friday 8/15, 6:33 PM CT |
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Jared Burton threw a bullpen session Friday at 70 percent intensity, according to MLB.com. Recovering from a strained lat muscle, Burton has been on the disabled list since July 19. "I will hopefully test it out a little more on Sunday and see how it goes," Burton said.
Our View: There is no timetable for Burton's return. |
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| Brackman ready to start throwing BP | Friday 8/15, 6:18 PM CT |
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Andrew Brackman is ready to start throwing batting practice, according to the AP. The Yankees' 2007 first-round draft pick, is coming back from Tommy John surgery. He also had an appendectomy on June 10.
Our View: The 6-foot-10 righty has lots of ability, but he's far away from making any sort of impact. |
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| Matsui homers in first rehab game | Friday 8/15, 6:15 PM CT |
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Hideki Matsui hit a solo homer Friday in his first minor league rehab game. Matsui is working his way back from a left knee injury.
Our View: If all goes well, Hideki should be back before the end of the month. |
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| Ramirez held out of lineup | Friday 8/15, 5:57 PM CT |
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Aramis Ramirez is out of Friday's lineup due to a bruised left hip, according to MLB.com. He was injured last night on a slide at home. Ramirez is available to pinch hit.
Our View: Mark DeRosa started in A-Ram's place. Expect Ramirez to return sometime this weekend. |
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| Washburn upset he isn't a Twin | Friday 8/15, 5:34 PM CT |
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Jarrod Washburn is upset that the Mariners weren't able to work out a deal with the Twins, according to the Seattle Times. The lefty has a home in Minnesota and would move from a cellar dweller to a contending team. "If the rumors are accurate, it's too bad,'' he said. "It would have been ideal. It would have been perfect. It would have gotten me to a place that's contending and it's in my own damn backyard.'' One rumor had the Twins offering up Boof Bonser in return. "If that was the case, how much more do you think you're going to get? A young guy with a great arm who's cheap.''
Our View: Washburn really hasn't had a very good year, but teams are still beating down the door to acquire him. The M's aren't going to get more than a guy like Bonser given Washburn's salary, so it appears Jarrod will remain in the Pacific Northwest. |
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| Mendoza sent down | Friday 8/15, 5:27 PM CT |
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The Rangers optioned Luis Mendoza to Triple-A Oklahoma City Friday.
Our View: No surprise here. Mendoza posted an 8.13 ERA in 14 games (11 starts). |
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| Millwood activated, will start | Friday 8/15, 5:25 PM CT |
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Kevin Millwood was activated from the DL Friday and will start tonight against the Rays. He had been out with a strained right groin.
Our View: You should stay far away from Millwood in mixed leagues, but he's worth activating in AL-only formats. |
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| Fulchino back up from Triple-A | Friday 8/15, 5:22 PM CT |
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The Royals recalled Jeff Fulchino from Triple-A Omaha Friday. He replaces Kyle Davies on the roster.
Our View: Fulchino will serve as a middle reliever. |
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| Davies optioned to Triple-A | Friday 8/15, 5:17 PM CT |
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The Royals optioned Kyle Davies to Triple-A Omaha Friday. The team recalled right-hander Jeff Fulchino to replace him on the roster.
Our View: Davies got off to a nice start but eventually came back to earth. |
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| Izturis will have season-ending surgery | Friday 8/15, 5:13 PM CT |
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Maicer Izturis will undergo season-ending surgery on his left thumb next Tuesday, according to the AP. "It's a tough loss," manager Mike Scioscia said. "We feel terrible for Izzy. We have to move on, but he's an important part of what we’ve done."
Our View: Erick Aybar will be the man at short now, with Sean Rodriguez backing up. |
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| Jones activated from the DL | Friday 8/15, 5:10 PM CT |
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As expected, the Tigers activated Todd Jones from the DL Friday. He had been out with inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Our View: It's not clear what role Jones will have, but we're betting it will be of the setup variety. Fernando Rodney and Kyle Farnsworth will probably get most of the save chances. |
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| Gardner recalled from Triple-A | Friday 8/15, 5:00 PM CT |
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As expected, the Yankees recalled Brett Gardner from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday to take Melky Cabrera's spot on the roster.
Our View: Gardner is expected to play every day in center, at least until Hideki Matsui is ready. He is worth an AL-only bid because of his speed. |
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| Blalock could begin rehab Tuesday or Wednesday | Friday 8/15, 4:58 PM CT |
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Hank Blalock will take tomorrow off from workouts in the infield and then resume with two straight days of throwing, according to the Dallas Morning News. If he doesn't have any setbacks, Blalock, who is coming back from right shoulder inflammation, would go out on a rehab assignment Tuesday or Wednesday.
Our View: It sounds like Hank could return by next weekend if all goes well. We'll track his progress for you. |
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| Laird's back feeling better | Friday 8/15, 4:54 PM CT |
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Gerald Laird's sore back is feeling better, and he is in Friday's lineup, according to the Dallas Morning News. He didn't need a cortisone shot like he thought he might.
Our View: Laird has been scuffling of late, and the back likely has something to do with it. |
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| Hamilton in Friday's lineup | Friday 8/15, 4:51 PM CT |
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Josh Hamilton is back in the lineup Friday after missing Thursday's game to attend the birth of his child, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Our View: Fantasy owners get Josh back a day early, as he wasn't expected to return to the team until Saturday. |
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| Ransom gets the call | Friday 8/15, 4:49 PM CT |
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The Yankees purchased the contract of Cody Ransom from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday. Ransom hit just .255 for Scranton but belted 22 dingers.
Our View: Ransom obviously has some pop, but his playing time will be very limited. |
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| Britton back up with Yanks | Friday 8/15, 4:47 PM CT |
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The Yankees recalled Chris Britton from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday to replace the injured Dan Giese on the roster.
Our View: Britton has been up and down with the Yanks this year. He'll fill a middle relief role. |
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| Cabrera optioned to Triple-A | Friday 8/15, 4:46 PM CT |
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As expected, the Yankees optioned Melky Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Friday. He is batting just .242-8-36 on the year.
Our View: Melky got off to a great start this year but has been useless for the most part since. Brett Gardner replaces Cabrera on the roster. |
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| Bartlett back in lineup Friday | Friday 8/15, 4:43 PM CT |
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Jason Bartlett is back in the lineup Friday for the first time since August 3. He has been out with a bone bruise on his finger.
Our View: If steals are your bag, then stick Jason back in your lineup right away. That's the only thing he offers fantasy owners. |
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| O's sign draft pick Matusz | Friday 8/15, 4:40 PM CT |
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The Orioles signed first-round draft pick Brian Matusz to a contract with a $3.2 million signing bonus, according to MLB.com. Matusz, who went to college at San Diego, was the first pitcher taken in the June draft.
Our View: Nothing like waiting until the last minute. The contract was completed roughly eight hours before the deadline. The lefty be immediately placed on the 40-man roster and should be a fast riser. |
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| Church serves as DH in rookie league game | Friday 8/15, 4:19 PM CT |
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Ryan Church went 1-for-3 with an RBI single Friday, serving as the DH for the Mets' Gulf Coast League affiliate, according to MetsBlog.com. Church, who went on the DL on July 6 with post-concussion syndrome, is expected to work his way into playing the outfield in the next couple of days.
Our View: The Mets aren't getting their hopes up for Church returning this year, and neither should you. We'll continue to track his progress. |
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| Wagner to throw sim game, then be activated | Friday 8/15, 4:16 PM CT |
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Billy Wagner will join the Mets in Pittsburgh on Saturday to throw a simulated game before coming off the DL on Monday, according to MetsBlog.com. He tossed a scoreless inning Thursday in his first and only rehab appearance for a strained left forearm.
Our View: Wagner will be re-inserted into the closer role immediately upon return. |
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| Sexson released | Friday 8/15, 3:55 PM CT |
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As expected, Richie Sexson has been released by the Yankees, according to the AP. The club recalled outfielder Brett Gardner from Triple-A Scranton as the corresponding move.
Our View: Sexson was brought to the Yankees to improve their production against left-handed pitching, but he failed to make an impact and was too easy of an out. He only mustered 12 homers over 280 at-bats this season as well. |
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| DeSalvo recalled | Friday 8/15, 3:50 PM CT |
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Matt DeSalvo has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond, according to the AP. He will fill the roster spot for Tom Glavine, who was placed back on the 15-day DL as the adjoining move.
Our View: DeSalvo struggled with a 6.18 ERA and 1.88 WHIP over 27.2 innings (six starts) with the Yankees in 2007, and isn't likely going to make a favorable impact with Atlanta. |
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| Glavine returns to DL | Friday 8/15, 3:45 PM CT |
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Tom Glavine has returned to the DL due to a sore elbow, according to the AP. Matt DeSalvo has been recalled from Triple-A Richmond to fill Glavine's spot on the roster.
Our View: Glavine gave up seven runs, seven hits and four walks in an 11-7 loss to the Cubs in his first game back Thursday night. The 42-year-old, who has a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow, has been hoping to avoid surgery. He experienced more pain on the mound against Chicago.
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| Ellsbury in Friday's lineup | Friday 8/15, 3:42 PM CT |
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Jacoby Ellsbury is penciled into Friday's starting lineup in center field, according to the Providence Journal. He was out of the starting lineup for three straight games due to a bruise near his tailbone.
Our View: He is also penciled into the leadoff spot, meaning the Red Sox are confident he is ready to return and make an impact. |
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| Morales recalled | Friday 8/15, 3:32 PM CT |
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Kendry Morales has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake, according to the OC Register. The team placed infielder Maicer Izturis on the 15-day DL as the corresponding move.
Our View: Morales has been hitting very well at Salt Lake, with a .330 average, 12 homers, and 52 RBI over 64 games. He would be worth a look in deeper AL-only leagues, but isn't likely to get many at-bats with Mark Teixeira at first base. |
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| Izturis placed on DL | Friday 8/15, 3:28 PM CT |
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Maicer Izturis has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sprained left thumb, according to the OC Register. Kendry Morales has been recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to fill his spot on the roster.
Our View: Izturis originally sprained his thumb on a diving play at Yankee Stadium on August 1. He sat out six games then returned to play twice on the homestand, but he re-injured the thumb when he dove for a ball in the ninth inning against Seattle on Wednesday. Izturis did not make the trip to Cleveland with the team and was scheduled to be examined by hand and wrist specialist Dr. Steven Shin on Friday. Erick Aybar should fill in at shortstop while Izturis is out.
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| Barton activated | Friday 8/15, 3:07 PM CT |
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Brian Barton has been activated from the DL, according to the AP. He has been out since July 6 with a deep bone bruise on his right wrist. The Cardinals placed Chris Carpenter on the 15-day DL as the adjoining move.
Our View: Barton batted .246 with two homers and 11 RBI over 63 games with St. Louis this season, and is only worth consideration in deeper NL-only leagues. |
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| Carpenter lands on DL | Friday 8/15, 3:01 PM CT |
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Chris Carpenter has landed on the 15-day DL due to his strained pitching shoulder, according to the AP.
Our View: Carpenter had reconstructive elbow surgery in July 2007 and made three starts with St. Louis before the latest problem developed. Carpenter felt pain in the shoulder while throwing a fastball last Sunday during his start against the Cubs. An MRI on Tuesday detected a strain. Brad Thompson takes his next turn in the rotation Friday against the Reds.
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| Salas recalled | Friday 8/15, 2:57 PM CT |
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Juan Salas has been recalled from Triple-A to fill the roster spot for Troy Percival, who has been placed on the 15-day DL due to his sprained right knee, this according to the St. Petersburg Times.
Our View: The 30-year-old will work out of the bullpen and is only worth consideration in deeper AL-only leagues that use middle men. |
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| Percival placed on DL | Friday 8/15, 2:54 PM CT |
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Updating an earlier report, Troy Percival has landed on the 15-day DL due to his sprained right knee, according to the St. Petersburg Times. Juan Salas has been recalled from Triple-A as the corresponding move.
Our View: Grant Balfour is believed to be a top candidate for the closer's role while he is out, with Dan Wheeler also in the competition. There is no indication yet as to how long Percival will be out. |
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| Sexson to be waived | Friday 8/15, 2:30 PM CT |
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Richie Sexson will be waived by the Yankees today, according to the NY Post. Cody Ransom is expected to be called up from Triple-A to fill Sexson's spot on the roster.
Our View: Sexson was added to the Yankees to improve their offense against left-handed pitching, but the drastic holes in his swing made him too easy of an out. He only has 12 homers over 280 at-bats as well. |
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| Cabrera to be demoted | Friday 8/15, 2:26 PM CT |
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| The NY Post indicates that the Yankees will demote Melky Cabrera to Triple-A Scranton. Brett Gardner will be recalled from | |
