Baseballs:
**Vladimir Guerrero, LA Angels- Vlad gave the Angels the lead for good, hitting his 11Th Home Run of the season, he finished up 2-5 and now has 32 RBIs. Guerrero is hitting .303 on the season.
**Charlie Haeger, Los Angeles Dodgers- Threw 7 shutout inning, floating that knuckle ball, he walked 4 and struck out 7. Haeger now has a 1.93 ERA, winning his 1st game of the season.
**Junichi Tazawa, Boston Red Sox- The rookie came in to a very tough situation, his team had lost 5 straight games to the Yankees, but he shut them out for 6 scoreless innings, he walked 2, struck out 2 and now has a 3.57 ERA.
**Luis Valbuena, Cleveland Indians- Luis had 1 hit and that hit counted the most, walk off style. He hit his 7Th Home Run of the season in the 11Th inning, giving the Indians the win, he has 20 RBIs and is now hitting .244 after going 1-5.
**Carlos Lee, Houston Astros- Carlos went 2-2 with a walk and a sacrifice fly, driving in his 79Th run of the season. Carlos is now hitting .313 on the year.
**Mike Cameron, Milwaukee Brewers- Mike went 4-6 at the plate, driving in 3 runs, giving him 54 RBIs, hitting his 18Th Home Run, and he hit a double. Mike is now hitting .262.
**A.J. Pierzynski, Chicago White Sox- A.J. went 2-2 with 2 walks and is now hitting .314.
**Ryan Doumit, Pittsburgh Pirates- Ryan paced the Pirates going 3-5 with his 7Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 25 RBIs. Ryan scored 3 runs and is now hitting .225.
**Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays- Pena hit a walk off single to give his Rays the win, but he 2 Home Runs earlier in the game. Carlos has 34 Home Runs, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 84 RBIs. After a 3-4 evening, Carlos is now hitting .219.
**Tommy Hanson, Atlanta Braves- Tommy threw 7 strong inning, earning his 9Th win of the year. Tommy gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 3, struck out 7 and now has a 3.12 ERA.
**J.A. Happ, Philadelphia Phillies- Happ won his 10Th game of the year by throwing 7 effective innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, and struck out 1. J.A. now has a 2.59 ERA.
**Jason Kubel, Minnesota Twins- Jason drove in 3 runs, went 2-5 with a double and gave his Twins a big lift. Kubel now has 71 RBIs and is hitting .307.
**Dexter Fowler, Colorado Rockies- Dexter went 2-3 with 2 triples and 2 walks. He drove in 2 runs, giving him 33 RBIs and Dexter is now hitting .277.
**Kurt Suzuki, Oakland Athletics- Hit the walk off single to win the game. He finished up 2-5, driving in his 56Th RBI. Kurt is now hitting .276.
**Chris Carpenter, St. Louis Cardinals- Chris threw 7 shutout innings, he walked 3, struck out 6 and now has a 2.14 ERA, winning his 14Th game.
Goofballs:
**Brian Tallet, Toronto Blue Jays- Brian threw 1 inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked didn't walk anyone, struck out 2 and he now has a 5.06 ERA.
**Cubs Offense- Was shutout, only collecting 5 hits, they walked 5 times and struck out 11, leaving 10 men on base.
**AJ Burnett, New York Yankees- AJ threw 5 innings, giving up 9 runs (9 earned), he walked 2, struck out 6 and gave up 3 Home Runs. Burnett now has a 4.08 ERA.
**Randy Messenger- Lost the game, giving up the Home Run to Valbuena, he threw 2/3 of an inning and now has a 13.50 ERA.
**Diamondbacks Offense- The offense didn't have many answers, scoring 2 runs on just 7 hits, they walked 2 times and struck out 7, leaving 7 men on base.
**John Lannan, Washington Nationals- He didn't get the loss, but he also didn't help matters. John lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 2, and didn't strike anyone out. John now has a 4.03 ERA.
**David Hernandez, Baltimore Orioles- David only lasted 4 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned, he walked 3, struck out 4, losing his 6Th game and now has a 4.35 ERA.
**Reds Offense- Only scored 2 runs, 9 hits, 0 walks, 3 strikeouts and left 7 men on base.
**Jason Grilli, Texas Rangers- Lost the game in the 10Th inning without retiring anyone, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Jason lost his 3rd game and now has a 4.14 ERA.
**Marlins Offense- Scoring 3 runs on only 4 hits, walked 3 times and struck out 9.
**Patrick Misch, New York Mets- Patrick blew the lead and lost the game. He threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Patrick now has a 5.00 ERA.
**Kyle Davies, Kansas City Royals- Kyle threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 3 men and struck out 6. Kyle now has a 6.12 ERA and lost his 9Th game.
**Justin Miller, San Francisco Giants- Justin lost his 2Nd game of the year, giving up 4 runs (4 earned) in 2/3 of an inning, he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out and now has a 2.47 ERA.
**Zach Miner, Detroit Tigers- Zach threw 1/3 of an inning, losing his 4Th game and give up the winning run. Zach now has a 4.91 ERA.
**Padres Offense- They were shut out, only collecting 4 hits, walked 4 times, and struck out 9. They left 6 men on base.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
Around the MLB on Sunday...
12:45: Reds P Aaron Harrang is out for the remainder of the season after an emergency appendectomy.
10:02: The Rockes are going to sign veteran P Russ Ortiz. Ortiz opted to be a free agent after the Yankess never called him up after 3 stsrts. That is right after they sign veteran Jason Giambi.
9:50: Mets GM Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel will be back for the 2010 season, that is according to the owner.
9:30: The Rockies sign utility man Jason Giambi. Giambi will join there Triple A team and get call up when rosters expand in September. He was release by the A's earlier this month.
More to come.
10:02: The Rockes are going to sign veteran P Russ Ortiz. Ortiz opted to be a free agent after the Yankess never called him up after 3 stsrts. That is right after they sign veteran Jason Giambi.
9:50: Mets GM Omar Minaya and manager Jerry Manuel will be back for the 2010 season, that is according to the owner.
9:30: The Rockies sign utility man Jason Giambi. Giambi will join there Triple A team and get call up when rosters expand in September. He was release by the A's earlier this month.
More to come.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Around Baseball
- Jason Giambi is getting close to signing with a contender to be add some bench power, Rockies a possible fit?
- The Padres will officially extend 2B David Eckstein through 2010 today.
MLB Hunt For The Postseason 8/22
AL East
Tampa Bay Rays
GB: 10.5 games behind the Yankees
Wildcard: 3 games behind Boston
Opponent:Vs the Rangers (68-53)
Start Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Hunter (6-2, 2.64 ERA) TAM: Garza (7-8, 3.73 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Rangers 5-3
Notes:
*At seasons end Akinori Iwamura or Ben Zobrist at second base?
The Yankees (77-45) @ Red Sox (69-52) today on Fox (4:10 ET)
Pitching Matchup: NYY: Burnett (10-6, 3.69 ERA) BOS: Tazawa (1-2, 5.40 ERA)
Notes:
*The Red Sox are 38-19 at home while the Yankees are 36-27 on the road.
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Oakland A's (53-68)
Start Time: 9:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Galarraga (6-10, 5.16 ERA) OAK: Cahill (6-12, 4.97 ERA)
Yesterday: They Beat the A's 3-2
Notes:
*Curtis Granderson will be back in the line-up after a 2 day breather
Chicago White Sox
GB: 3.5 games behind teh Tigers
Wildcard: 7.5 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: Vs Orioles (50-72)
Start Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: BAL: Hernandez (4-5, 4.20 ERA) CHW: Danks (10-8, 3.96 ERA)
Yesterday: They lost to the O's 5-1
Notes:
*The White Sox say they are pushing Jake Peavy back, and the right-hander will pitch Monday in Charlotte
*While Jim Thome made history on Friday, he was frustrated by the Sox's loss to the O's
AL West
The Angels are playing the Blue Jays in a day game, I'll keep you updated!
Texas Rangers
GB: 5.5 games back of the LAA
Wildcard: 1 game back of the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Tampa Bay Rays (66-55)
Start Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Hunter (6-2, 2.64 ERA) TAM: Garza (7-8, 3.73 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rays won 5-3
Notes:
*The Rangers are poor on the road (27-29)
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ New York Mets (57-65)
Start Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: PHI: Happ (9-2, 2.66 ERA) NYM: Redding (1-4, 6.53 ERA)
Yesterday: The Mets won 4-2
Notes:
*Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brett Myers struck out three in his first rehab appearance since having hip surgery nearly three months ago, an outing pushed back five days because of a fall
Florida Marlins
GB: 5.5 games behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 3 Games back of the Rockies
Opponent: @ Atlanta braves (64-58)
Start Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Volstad (9-9, 4.61 ERA) ATL: Hanson (8-2, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Braves 5-3
Notes:
*The Florida Marlins have recalled right-hander Anibal Sanchez from Double-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game in Atlanta
Atlanta Braves:
GB: 6.5 games behind the Phils
Wildcard: 4 games behind the Rockies
Opponent: Vs Florida Marlins (65-57)
Start Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Volstad (9-9, 4.61 ERA) ATL: Hanson (8-2, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: The Marlins beat the Braves 5-3
Notes:
*The Braves are missing outfielder Garret Anderson and infielder Martin Prado for the start of a very key weekend series against the Florida Marlins.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ San Diego Padres (52-72)
Start Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: STL: Carpenter (13-3, 2.27 ERA) SDG: Correia (8-9, 4.32 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cards lost 4-0 to the Padres
Notes:
*Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse was removed from Friday night's game against the Padres due to an apparent left leg injury
NL West
The Dodgers (73-50) host the Chicago Cubs (61-59) on fox at 4:00 ET
The Pitching Matchup: CHC: Lilly (9-7, 3.42 ERA) LAD: Haeger (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
Colorado Rockies
GB: 4.5 games behind the Dodgers
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Vs Giants (67-55)
Start Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: SFO: Martinez (3-1, 4.76 ERA) COL: De La Rosa (11-8, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: The Giants beat the Rockies 6-3
Notes:
*Colorado right-hander Aaron Cook was removed from the game against San Francisco in the fourth inning Friday night with a sore left shoulder
San Fransico Giants
Gb: 5.5 games behind the Dodgers
Wildcard: 1 game behind the Rockies
Opponent: @ Rockies (68-54)
Start Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: SFO: Martinez (3-1, 4.76 ERA) COL: De La Rosa (11-8, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: The Giants won 6-3 over the Rockies
Notes:
*Catcher Buster Posey, who needed a few days off to nurse a minor injury, returned to Triple-A Fresno's lineup Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored
Tampa Bay Rays
GB: 10.5 games behind the Yankees
Wildcard: 3 games behind Boston
Opponent:Vs the Rangers (68-53)
Start Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Hunter (6-2, 2.64 ERA) TAM: Garza (7-8, 3.73 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Rangers 5-3
Notes:
*At seasons end Akinori Iwamura or Ben Zobrist at second base?
The Yankees (77-45) @ Red Sox (69-52) today on Fox (4:10 ET)
Pitching Matchup: NYY: Burnett (10-6, 3.69 ERA) BOS: Tazawa (1-2, 5.40 ERA)
Notes:
*The Red Sox are 38-19 at home while the Yankees are 36-27 on the road.
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Oakland A's (53-68)
Start Time: 9:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Galarraga (6-10, 5.16 ERA) OAK: Cahill (6-12, 4.97 ERA)
Yesterday: They Beat the A's 3-2
Notes:
*Curtis Granderson will be back in the line-up after a 2 day breather
Chicago White Sox
GB: 3.5 games behind teh Tigers
Wildcard: 7.5 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: Vs Orioles (50-72)
Start Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: BAL: Hernandez (4-5, 4.20 ERA) CHW: Danks (10-8, 3.96 ERA)
Yesterday: They lost to the O's 5-1
Notes:
*The White Sox say they are pushing Jake Peavy back, and the right-hander will pitch Monday in Charlotte
*While Jim Thome made history on Friday, he was frustrated by the Sox's loss to the O's
AL West
The Angels are playing the Blue Jays in a day game, I'll keep you updated!
Texas Rangers
GB: 5.5 games back of the LAA
Wildcard: 1 game back of the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Tampa Bay Rays (66-55)
Start Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Hunter (6-2, 2.64 ERA) TAM: Garza (7-8, 3.73 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rays won 5-3
Notes:
*The Rangers are poor on the road (27-29)
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ New York Mets (57-65)
Start Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: PHI: Happ (9-2, 2.66 ERA) NYM: Redding (1-4, 6.53 ERA)
Yesterday: The Mets won 4-2
Notes:
*Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brett Myers struck out three in his first rehab appearance since having hip surgery nearly three months ago, an outing pushed back five days because of a fall
Florida Marlins
GB: 5.5 games behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 3 Games back of the Rockies
Opponent: @ Atlanta braves (64-58)
Start Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Volstad (9-9, 4.61 ERA) ATL: Hanson (8-2, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Braves 5-3
Notes:
*The Florida Marlins have recalled right-hander Anibal Sanchez from Double-A Jacksonville to start Friday's game in Atlanta
Atlanta Braves:
GB: 6.5 games behind the Phils
Wildcard: 4 games behind the Rockies
Opponent: Vs Florida Marlins (65-57)
Start Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Volstad (9-9, 4.61 ERA) ATL: Hanson (8-2, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: The Marlins beat the Braves 5-3
Notes:
*The Braves are missing outfielder Garret Anderson and infielder Martin Prado for the start of a very key weekend series against the Florida Marlins.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ San Diego Padres (52-72)
Start Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: STL: Carpenter (13-3, 2.27 ERA) SDG: Correia (8-9, 4.32 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cards lost 4-0 to the Padres
Notes:
*Cardinals pitcher Kyle Lohse was removed from Friday night's game against the Padres due to an apparent left leg injury
NL West
The Dodgers (73-50) host the Chicago Cubs (61-59) on fox at 4:00 ET
The Pitching Matchup: CHC: Lilly (9-7, 3.42 ERA) LAD: Haeger (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
Colorado Rockies
GB: 4.5 games behind the Dodgers
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Vs Giants (67-55)
Start Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: SFO: Martinez (3-1, 4.76 ERA) COL: De La Rosa (11-8, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: The Giants beat the Rockies 6-3
Notes:
*Colorado right-hander Aaron Cook was removed from the game against San Francisco in the fourth inning Friday night with a sore left shoulder
San Fransico Giants
Gb: 5.5 games behind the Dodgers
Wildcard: 1 game behind the Rockies
Opponent: @ Rockies (68-54)
Start Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: SFO: Martinez (3-1, 4.76 ERA) COL: De La Rosa (11-8, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: The Giants won 6-3 over the Rockies
Notes:
*Catcher Buster Posey, who needed a few days off to nurse a minor injury, returned to Triple-A Fresno's lineup Tuesday and went 2-for-5 with an RBI single and a run scored
Brewers Not to Sell?
Tom Haudricourt got a few words from Brewers GM Doug Melvin:
"Teams aren’t interested in giving up good players at this point on waiver claims...I don’t see getting anything back in return that would make it worth doing."
"Teams aren’t interested in giving up good players at this point on waiver claims...I don’t see getting anything back in return that would make it worth doing."
B & G's 8/21/09
Baseballs:
**Russell Branyan, Seattle Mariners- Russell went 2-3 with 2 walks and he hit his 29Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 74 RBIs. Russell is now hitting .257.
**Braden Looper, Milwaukee Brewers- Braden threw 6 solid innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4, and now has a 4.95 ERA.
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie bounced back from a bad performance to throw 6 1/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Charlie now has a 5.21 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Jeff Francoeuer, New York Mets- Jeff had a good night, he went 3-4 and hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, a solo shot, giving him 58 RBIs on the season. Jeff is now hitting .269.
**Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins- Ramirez went 3-4 at the plate to extend his hitting streak to 16. He hit his 19Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 85 RBIs. But more importantly, his Marlins won the game. Hanley is now hitting .360.
**Marc Rzepczynski, Toronto Blue Jays- Marc won for the first time in a month, he pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1, struck out 6, and won his 2Nd game of the season. Marc now has a 3.65 ERA.
**Hedeki Matsui, New York Yankees- The Yankees exploded for 20 runs and Hedeki Matsui is partly responsible for that. He went 2-6 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 21 on the season and he drove in 7 runs, giving him 66 RBIs. Matsui is now hitting .266.
**Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays- Scott worked 7 1/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4 and now has a 6.17 ERA, winning his 8Th game of the season.
**Roy Oswalt, Houston Astros- Toy threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Roy won his 7Th game and now has a 3.83 ERA.
**Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles- 2 Home Runs for Brian, he went 2-5, giving him 14 on the season. Brian drove in 3 runs, giving him 59 RBIs and Roberts is hitting .293.
**Aaron Rowand, San Francisco Giants- Aaron went 3-4, hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 51 RBIs. Aaron is now hitting .280 and he helped give him team a big lift in the win.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan gave his Tigers a big lift by hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 10 Home Runs, with his 2 RBIs, it gives him 34 on the season and after going 2-4, he is hitting .273.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- Clayton threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 3, struck out 6, earned his 7Th win of the season and he now has a 4.42 ERA.
**Randy Wolf, Los Angeles Dodgers- Randy threw 7 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), on 1 hit, he walked 2, struck out 5. Randy won his 8Th game and has a 3.34 ERA.
Goofballs:
**David Huff, Cleveland Indians- David was awful again, only lasting 3 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and didn't strike anyone out. The walks is what killed Huff and he now has a 6.80 ERA.
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Struck out 3 times, going 0-4. Josh is now hitting .299
**Reds Offense- 2 runs on 9 hits, 4 walks, and 4 strikeouts. The Reds left 10 men on base.
**Phillies Offense- The offense was a bit flat against Mike Pelfrey and the other Mets pitchers. They scored 2 runs, 10 hits, 2 walks, and 10 strikeouts, leaving 11 men on base.
**Braves Offense- The only one to contribute was Adam Larouche. They scored 3 runs on just 6 hits, walked 2 times, and struck out 10.
**Sean O' Sullivan, LA Angels- Sean lasted 1 inning, he gave up 4 runs (4 earned), walked 3 and struck out 1. Sean lost his 2Nd game and now has a 6.60 ERA.
**Michael Bowden, Boston Red Sox- Yes, Brad Penny was bad, but Michael was worst. He worked 2 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3, and didn't strike anyone out. Michael now has a 15.75 ERA.
**Rangers Offense- They didn't score until the 8Th inning and could only get 6 hits with 3 runs. They left 5 men on base.
**Diamondbacks Offense- They were shutout on just 4 hits.
**White Sox Offense- They only scored 1 run on 7 hits, they walked2, struck out 3, and left 7 men on base.
**Aaron Cook, Colorado Rockies- The Giants got to him early, lasting just 3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out. Aaron now has a 4.47 ERA, losing his 6Th game of the season.
**Athletics Offense- Didn't have many answers for the Tigers. They scored 2 runs on 8 hits, they walked 2 times, struck out 8 and left 8 men on base.
**Cardinals Offense- They were shut out, they only could get 5 hits, walked 3 times and struck out 11.
**Cubs Offense- They could only get 1 hit, on 1 run, they never really gave themselves a chance to score. They struck out 7 times too.
**Russell Branyan, Seattle Mariners- Russell went 2-3 with 2 walks and he hit his 29Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 74 RBIs. Russell is now hitting .257.
**Braden Looper, Milwaukee Brewers- Braden threw 6 solid innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4, and now has a 4.95 ERA.
**Charlie Morton, Pittsburgh Pirates- Charlie bounced back from a bad performance to throw 6 1/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Charlie now has a 5.21 ERA and won his 3rd game.
**Jeff Francoeuer, New York Mets- Jeff had a good night, he went 3-4 and hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, a solo shot, giving him 58 RBIs on the season. Jeff is now hitting .269.
**Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins- Ramirez went 3-4 at the plate to extend his hitting streak to 16. He hit his 19Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 85 RBIs. But more importantly, his Marlins won the game. Hanley is now hitting .360.
**Marc Rzepczynski, Toronto Blue Jays- Marc won for the first time in a month, he pitched 6 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1, struck out 6, and won his 2Nd game of the season. Marc now has a 3.65 ERA.
**Hedeki Matsui, New York Yankees- The Yankees exploded for 20 runs and Hedeki Matsui is partly responsible for that. He went 2-6 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 21 on the season and he drove in 7 runs, giving him 66 RBIs. Matsui is now hitting .266.
**Scott Kazmir, Tampa Bay Rays- Scott worked 7 1/3 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4 and now has a 6.17 ERA, winning his 8Th game of the season.
**Roy Oswalt, Houston Astros- Toy threw 7 shutout innings, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 2. Roy won his 7Th game and now has a 3.83 ERA.
**Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles- 2 Home Runs for Brian, he went 2-5, giving him 14 on the season. Brian drove in 3 runs, giving him 59 RBIs and Roberts is hitting .293.
**Aaron Rowand, San Francisco Giants- Aaron went 3-4, hit his 11Th Home Run of the season, driving in 3 runs, giving him 51 RBIs. Aaron is now hitting .280 and he helped give him team a big lift in the win.
**Ryan Rayburn, Detroit Tigers- Ryan gave his Tigers a big lift by hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 10 Home Runs, with his 2 RBIs, it gives him 34 on the season and after going 2-4, he is hitting .273.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- Clayton threw 6 shutout innings, he walked 3, struck out 6, earned his 7Th win of the season and he now has a 4.42 ERA.
**Randy Wolf, Los Angeles Dodgers- Randy threw 7 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), on 1 hit, he walked 2, struck out 5. Randy won his 8Th game and has a 3.34 ERA.
Goofballs:
**David Huff, Cleveland Indians- David was awful again, only lasting 3 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and didn't strike anyone out. The walks is what killed Huff and he now has a 6.80 ERA.
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Struck out 3 times, going 0-4. Josh is now hitting .299
**Reds Offense- 2 runs on 9 hits, 4 walks, and 4 strikeouts. The Reds left 10 men on base.
**Phillies Offense- The offense was a bit flat against Mike Pelfrey and the other Mets pitchers. They scored 2 runs, 10 hits, 2 walks, and 10 strikeouts, leaving 11 men on base.
**Braves Offense- The only one to contribute was Adam Larouche. They scored 3 runs on just 6 hits, walked 2 times, and struck out 10.
**Sean O' Sullivan, LA Angels- Sean lasted 1 inning, he gave up 4 runs (4 earned), walked 3 and struck out 1. Sean lost his 2Nd game and now has a 6.60 ERA.
**Michael Bowden, Boston Red Sox- Yes, Brad Penny was bad, but Michael was worst. He worked 2 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3, and didn't strike anyone out. Michael now has a 15.75 ERA.
**Rangers Offense- They didn't score until the 8Th inning and could only get 6 hits with 3 runs. They left 5 men on base.
**Diamondbacks Offense- They were shutout on just 4 hits.
**White Sox Offense- They only scored 1 run on 7 hits, they walked2, struck out 3, and left 7 men on base.
**Aaron Cook, Colorado Rockies- The Giants got to him early, lasting just 3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out. Aaron now has a 4.47 ERA, losing his 6Th game of the season.
**Athletics Offense- Didn't have many answers for the Tigers. They scored 2 runs on 8 hits, they walked 2 times, struck out 8 and left 8 men on base.
**Cardinals Offense- They were shut out, they only could get 5 hits, walked 3 times and struck out 11.
**Cubs Offense- They could only get 1 hit, on 1 run, they never really gave themselves a chance to score. They struck out 7 times too.
Friday, August 21, 2009
MLB Hunt for the Postseason: 8-21
AL East
NY Yankees
Record: 76-45
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @ Red Sox
Start Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Machup: Pettitte (9-6, 4.09 ERA) VS Penny (7-7, 5.22 ERA)
Yesterday: Off Day
Notes:
* A big series for both teams this weekend.
*Derek Jeter was asked if you could see himself as a DH 6 year from now (at the age of 41) and said, "You'll see me at short still."
* The Yankees fished a stretch of 33 games in 34 days in Oakland on Wednesday.
Boston Red Sox:
Record: 69-51
GB: 6.5
WC: First
Opponent: VS NYY
Game Time/Pitching Matchup: Listed above
Yesterday: Beat the Blue Jays 8-1
Notes:
* Today the Red Sox made a series of roster moves:
-Rocco Baldeilli activated
- Mike Bowden called up from AAA
-Brian Anderson sent back to AAA Pawtucket
- Fernando Cabrera was DFA
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 65-55
GB: 10.5
WC: 3rd place, 4 games back of Boston
Opponent: VS Tex
Game Time: 7:38 ET
Pitching Matchup: Nippert (4-1, 3.52 ERA) VS Kazmir (7-7, 6.36 ERA)
Yesterday: Lost to Baltimore 8-7.
Notes:
* The Rays are looking to bring defense and intensity the rest of the way. They are still very much alive in the Wild Card race.
*Carlos Pena is back in the lineup at first base tonight for the Rays.
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
Record: 64-56
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @Oak
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Jackson (9-5, 2.85 ERA) VS Gonzalez (4-3, 5.88 ERA)
Yesterday: Beat Seattle 7-6
Notes:
* Dontrelle Willis is still out with soreness in his right hip that occurred in his rehab start on Wednesday.
* The Orioles claimed Chris Lambert off waivers from the Tigers yesterday.
Chicago White Sox
Record: 62-59
GB: 2.5
WC: 7.5 back of Boston
Opponent: VS BAL
Game Time: 8:11 ET
Pitching Matchup: Guthrie (7-12, 5.66 ERA) VS Floyd (10-7, 3.94 ERA).
Yesterday: had an off day
Notes:
* Kenny Williams, the White Sox GM, is happy with his team.
* Jake Peavy will make at least 2 more rehab starts before his return.
AL West
LA Angels
Record: 73-46
GB: First place
WC: -
Opponent: @TOR
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: O'Sullivan (3-1, 5.91 ERA) VS Rzepczynski (1-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: Lost 11-3 to the Indians
Notes:
* Torii Hunter is regaining strength in his right adductor muscle, and will sit out tonight. He also sat out last night's contest against the Tribe.
* Check out the top 50 greatest moments in Angels Baseball.
Texas Rangers
Record: 68-52
GB: 5.5
WC: 2nd place, 1 game back
Opponent: @TB
Game Time: 7:38 ET
Pitching Matchup: Nipper VS Kazmir
Yesterday: Rangers win 11-1 over Twins
Notes:
* The Rangers current stealing bases success rate of 85.1% is the second highest since 1975.
*Opponents are hitting just .183 off C.J. Wilson since the all star break.
* Young has a 22 game hit streak at home, 1 short of the club record.
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 69-49
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: @NYM
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hamels (7-7, 4.69 ERA) VS Pelfrey (8-8, 4.75 ERA)
Yesterday: Crushed Arizona 12-3 to sweep the series
Notes:
* Raul Ibanez has been struggling with his timing.
* Jose Velandia is a player-coach for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Read more.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 70-53
GB: First place
WC: -
Opponent: @SD
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Lohse (5-7, 4.58 ERA) VS Richard (6-3, 4.66 ERA)
Yesterday: Picked up a 5-1 win in game one against the Padres.
Notes:
* Yesterday Jamie Garcia was activated from the DL and sent to AAA.
* Smotlz was officially added to the roster, Mitchell Boggs was optioned yesterday.
Chicago Cubs
Record: 61-58
GB: 7
WC: 5th place, 6 back of Colorado
Game Time: 10:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Wells (9-5, 3.01 ERA) VS Wolf (7-6, 3.43 ERA)
Yesterday: Dodger took game 1 by a score of 7-2.
Notes:
* The Rickets Family has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Chicago Cubs.
* Carlos Zambrano is in line to return to the Cubs rotation on Tuesday.
NL West
LA Dodgers
Record: 72-50
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS Cubs
Pitching Matchup/Game Time/Yesterday: Listed above
Notes:
* The Dodgers are 2 games ahead of the Phillies for the best record in the National League.
* With the win last night, LA now leads the all time series with the Cubs, they are 1,015-1,014.
Colorado Rockies
Record: 68-53
GB: 3.5
WC: Leaders
Opponent: VS Giants
Game Time: 9:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Sanchez (5-10, 4.49 ERA) VS Cook (10-5, 4.31 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rockies beat the Nationals 4-1 to sweep the series.
Notes:
* A big series for both clubs because the Rockies lead the by just 2 games in the Wild Card.
It will be an interesting weekend in Boston, Colorado, and Tampa Bay especially!
NY Yankees
Record: 76-45
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @ Red Sox
Start Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Machup: Pettitte (9-6, 4.09 ERA) VS Penny (7-7, 5.22 ERA)
Yesterday: Off Day
Notes:
* A big series for both teams this weekend.
*Derek Jeter was asked if you could see himself as a DH 6 year from now (at the age of 41) and said, "You'll see me at short still."
* The Yankees fished a stretch of 33 games in 34 days in Oakland on Wednesday.
Boston Red Sox:
Record: 69-51
GB: 6.5
WC: First
Opponent: VS NYY
Game Time/Pitching Matchup: Listed above
Yesterday: Beat the Blue Jays 8-1
Notes:
* Today the Red Sox made a series of roster moves:
-Rocco Baldeilli activated
- Mike Bowden called up from AAA
-Brian Anderson sent back to AAA Pawtucket
- Fernando Cabrera was DFA
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 65-55
GB: 10.5
WC: 3rd place, 4 games back of Boston
Opponent: VS Tex
Game Time: 7:38 ET
Pitching Matchup: Nippert (4-1, 3.52 ERA) VS Kazmir (7-7, 6.36 ERA)
Yesterday: Lost to Baltimore 8-7.
Notes:
* The Rays are looking to bring defense and intensity the rest of the way. They are still very much alive in the Wild Card race.
*Carlos Pena is back in the lineup at first base tonight for the Rays.
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
Record: 64-56
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @Oak
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Jackson (9-5, 2.85 ERA) VS Gonzalez (4-3, 5.88 ERA)
Yesterday: Beat Seattle 7-6
Notes:
* Dontrelle Willis is still out with soreness in his right hip that occurred in his rehab start on Wednesday.
* The Orioles claimed Chris Lambert off waivers from the Tigers yesterday.
Chicago White Sox
Record: 62-59
GB: 2.5
WC: 7.5 back of Boston
Opponent: VS BAL
Game Time: 8:11 ET
Pitching Matchup: Guthrie (7-12, 5.66 ERA) VS Floyd (10-7, 3.94 ERA).
Yesterday: had an off day
Notes:
* Kenny Williams, the White Sox GM, is happy with his team.
* Jake Peavy will make at least 2 more rehab starts before his return.
AL West
LA Angels
Record: 73-46
GB: First place
WC: -
Opponent: @TOR
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: O'Sullivan (3-1, 5.91 ERA) VS Rzepczynski (1-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: Lost 11-3 to the Indians
Notes:
* Torii Hunter is regaining strength in his right adductor muscle, and will sit out tonight. He also sat out last night's contest against the Tribe.
* Check out the top 50 greatest moments in Angels Baseball.
Texas Rangers
Record: 68-52
GB: 5.5
WC: 2nd place, 1 game back
Opponent: @TB
Game Time: 7:38 ET
Pitching Matchup: Nipper VS Kazmir
Yesterday: Rangers win 11-1 over Twins
Notes:
* The Rangers current stealing bases success rate of 85.1% is the second highest since 1975.
*Opponents are hitting just .183 off C.J. Wilson since the all star break.
* Young has a 22 game hit streak at home, 1 short of the club record.
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 69-49
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: @NYM
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hamels (7-7, 4.69 ERA) VS Pelfrey (8-8, 4.75 ERA)
Yesterday: Crushed Arizona 12-3 to sweep the series
Notes:
* Raul Ibanez has been struggling with his timing.
* Jose Velandia is a player-coach for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs. Read more.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 70-53
GB: First place
WC: -
Opponent: @SD
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Lohse (5-7, 4.58 ERA) VS Richard (6-3, 4.66 ERA)
Yesterday: Picked up a 5-1 win in game one against the Padres.
Notes:
* Yesterday Jamie Garcia was activated from the DL and sent to AAA.
* Smotlz was officially added to the roster, Mitchell Boggs was optioned yesterday.
Chicago Cubs
Record: 61-58
GB: 7
WC: 5th place, 6 back of Colorado
Game Time: 10:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Wells (9-5, 3.01 ERA) VS Wolf (7-6, 3.43 ERA)
Yesterday: Dodger took game 1 by a score of 7-2.
Notes:
* The Rickets Family has signed a definitive agreement to purchase the Chicago Cubs.
* Carlos Zambrano is in line to return to the Cubs rotation on Tuesday.
NL West
LA Dodgers
Record: 72-50
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS Cubs
Pitching Matchup/Game Time/Yesterday: Listed above
Notes:
* The Dodgers are 2 games ahead of the Phillies for the best record in the National League.
* With the win last night, LA now leads the all time series with the Cubs, they are 1,015-1,014.
Colorado Rockies
Record: 68-53
GB: 3.5
WC: Leaders
Opponent: VS Giants
Game Time: 9:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Sanchez (5-10, 4.49 ERA) VS Cook (10-5, 4.31 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rockies beat the Nationals 4-1 to sweep the series.
Notes:
* A big series for both clubs because the Rockies lead the by just 2 games in the Wild Card.
It will be an interesting weekend in Boston, Colorado, and Tampa Bay especially!
Bill Wagner claimed...
3:15: John C. Rodriguez says it is "almost inconceivable" that the Marlins would commit to about $3.5MM for a six week rental.
2:25: An unknown team has claimed relief pitcher Billy Wagner and now the Mets has 3 days to make a move.
More to come.
2:25: An unknown team has claimed relief pitcher Billy Wagner and now the Mets has 3 days to make a move.
More to come.
B & G's 8/20/09
Baseballs:
**Drew Stubbs, Cincinnati Reds- Drew struck out 3 times in the game, but he connected with his 1st Home Run of the season, driving in 1 run and giving the Reds the win. Drew is now hitting .222.
**Clete Thomas, Detroit Tigers- Drove in the winning run for the Tigers in the 9Th inning. He finished up 2-4 with his 34Th RBI of the season, he also walked and is now hitting .246.
**Matt Laporta, Cleveland Indians- Matt just got called up and he responded going 1-3 with a sacrifice fly, driving in a career high 3 runs, giving him 7 RBIs on the season. Matt is hitting .200 and should get to play everyday.
**Jason Hammel, Colorado Rockies- Jason threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 3. Jason now has a 4.54 ERA and won his 8Th game.
**Joe Blanton, Philadelphia Phillies- What is up with the Phillie pitchers hitting? Cliff Lee had 2 hits the other night, and now it's Joe Blanton's turn. He went 2-4 with driving in his 1st RBI. Joe is hitting .100 on the year, and oh yeah, he went 8 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4. Joe now has a 3.86 ERA and won his 8Th game of the season.
**Kenshin Kawakami, Atlanta Braves- Kenshin threw 7 strong innings, facing off against Johan Santana, he gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 5, won his 6Th game and he now has a 3.97 ERA.
**J.D. Drew, Boston red Sox- Drew finished the night 4-4 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 15 Home Runs, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 48 RBIs. J.D. is hitting .260.
**Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles- Brian went 2-5 including hitting a grand slam Home Run, his 12Th of the season, with the 4 RBIs, it gives him 56 on the season and now Brian is hitting .292.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy won his 12Th game of the season by throwing 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (0 earned), he walked 2, struck out 7 and now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Marlon Byrd, Texas Rangers- Marlon had a great night at the plate, hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 14 on the year, he drove in 4 runs, 1 of which was on a sacrifice fly. Marlon now has 64 RBIs and .287 average after a 2-3 with a walk evening.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 7 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 7, and he now has 12 wins, with a 3.15 ERA.
**Russell Martin, Los Angeles Dodgers- Russell went 1-3 with a walk and hit a grand slam Home Run, his 4Th of the season. He drove in 4 runs, giving him 38 RBIs. Russell is hitting .262 on the year.
Goofballs:
**Giants Offense- Didn't have many answers for the Reds pitching. They scored 1 run, 11 hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. The Giants left 10 men on base.
**David Aardsma, Seattle Mariners- David blew the save, working 2/3 of an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out and now has a 2.43 ERA, losing his 5Th game of the year.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 4, and struck out 3. John lost his 6Th game and now has a 4.00 ERA.
**Nationals Offense- 1 run on only 4 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Doug Davis, Arizona Diamondbacks- Doug survived 5 innings, giving up 6 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 6. Doug lost his 11Th game and he now has a 3.77 ERA.
**Mets Offense- They only scored 2 runs, 9 hits, walked 3 times, and struck out 6 times. The Mets left 10 men on base and couldn't get the big clutch hits.
**Blue Jays Offense- They could only get 1 run on 3 hits off of John Lester, putting the game out of reach early.
**Lance Cormier, Tampa Bay Rays- Lance only threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out, and gave up a Home Run. Lance now has a 3.11 ERA.
**Marlins Offense- Just 1 run on hits, 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts, leaving 4 men on base.
**Anthony Swarzak, Minnesota Twins- Anthony threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4, and gave up 4 Home Runs. Anthony now has a 6.25 ERA.
**Padres Offense- 1 run on 4 hits, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts, and they left 4 men on base.
**Angel Guzman, Chicago Cubs- Guzman threw an inning, gave up the grand slam to Martin, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Angel now has a 3.33 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Drew Stubbs, Cincinnati Reds- Drew struck out 3 times in the game, but he connected with his 1st Home Run of the season, driving in 1 run and giving the Reds the win. Drew is now hitting .222.
**Clete Thomas, Detroit Tigers- Drove in the winning run for the Tigers in the 9Th inning. He finished up 2-4 with his 34Th RBI of the season, he also walked and is now hitting .246.
**Matt Laporta, Cleveland Indians- Matt just got called up and he responded going 1-3 with a sacrifice fly, driving in a career high 3 runs, giving him 7 RBIs on the season. Matt is hitting .200 and should get to play everyday.
**Jason Hammel, Colorado Rockies- Jason threw 7 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 3. Jason now has a 4.54 ERA and won his 8Th game.
**Joe Blanton, Philadelphia Phillies- What is up with the Phillie pitchers hitting? Cliff Lee had 2 hits the other night, and now it's Joe Blanton's turn. He went 2-4 with driving in his 1st RBI. Joe is hitting .100 on the year, and oh yeah, he went 8 innings, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 4. Joe now has a 3.86 ERA and won his 8Th game of the season.
**Kenshin Kawakami, Atlanta Braves- Kenshin threw 7 strong innings, facing off against Johan Santana, he gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 5, won his 6Th game and he now has a 3.97 ERA.
**J.D. Drew, Boston red Sox- Drew finished the night 4-4 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 15 Home Runs, he drove in 3 runs, giving him 48 RBIs. J.D. is hitting .260.
**Brian Roberts, Baltimore Orioles- Brian went 2-5 including hitting a grand slam Home Run, his 12Th of the season, with the 4 RBIs, it gives him 56 on the season and now Brian is hitting .292.
**Wandy Rodriguez, Houston Astros- Wandy won his 12Th game of the season by throwing 8 strong innings, giving up 1 run (0 earned), he walked 2, struck out 7 and now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Marlon Byrd, Texas Rangers- Marlon had a great night at the plate, hitting 2 Home Runs, giving him 14 on the year, he drove in 4 runs, 1 of which was on a sacrifice fly. Marlon now has 64 RBIs and .287 average after a 2-3 with a walk evening.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 7 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 7, and he now has 12 wins, with a 3.15 ERA.
**Russell Martin, Los Angeles Dodgers- Russell went 1-3 with a walk and hit a grand slam Home Run, his 4Th of the season. He drove in 4 runs, giving him 38 RBIs. Russell is hitting .262 on the year.
Goofballs:
**Giants Offense- Didn't have many answers for the Reds pitching. They scored 1 run, 11 hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts. The Giants left 10 men on base.
**David Aardsma, Seattle Mariners- David blew the save, working 2/3 of an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 2 and didn't strike anyone out and now has a 2.43 ERA, losing his 5Th game of the year.
**John Lackey, LA Angels- John threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 4, and struck out 3. John lost his 6Th game and now has a 4.00 ERA.
**Nationals Offense- 1 run on only 4 hits, 2 walks, and 7 strikeouts.
**Doug Davis, Arizona Diamondbacks- Doug survived 5 innings, giving up 6 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 6. Doug lost his 11Th game and he now has a 3.77 ERA.
**Mets Offense- They only scored 2 runs, 9 hits, walked 3 times, and struck out 6 times. The Mets left 10 men on base and couldn't get the big clutch hits.
**Blue Jays Offense- They could only get 1 run on 3 hits off of John Lester, putting the game out of reach early.
**Lance Cormier, Tampa Bay Rays- Lance only threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out, and gave up a Home Run. Lance now has a 3.11 ERA.
**Marlins Offense- Just 1 run on hits, 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts, leaving 4 men on base.
**Anthony Swarzak, Minnesota Twins- Anthony threw 5 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2, struck out 4, and gave up 4 Home Runs. Anthony now has a 6.25 ERA.
**Padres Offense- 1 run on 4 hits, 2 walks, 9 strikeouts, and they left 4 men on base.
**Angel Guzman, Chicago Cubs- Guzman threw an inning, gave up the grand slam to Martin, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 1. Angel now has a 3.33 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
Around the MLB on Friday...
* San Francisco Giants C Bengie Molina wants the Giants to offer him a 2 year contract after the season because he is a free agent. The Giants have Buster Posey who is a catcher in Triple A and he is rated the 6th best prospect in the majors.
* The Padres sign 16 year old Dominican OF Fabel Filpo for 450K.
* Bobby Abreu said he wants to return to the Angles next year. The Angles have a lot of big time free agents after this season like Figgins, Guerrero, Lackey along with Abreu.
* The Mets OF Gary Sheffield ask GM Omar Minaya to be released or traded to the Florida Marlins.
More to come.
* The Padres sign 16 year old Dominican OF Fabel Filpo for 450K.
* Bobby Abreu said he wants to return to the Angles next year. The Angles have a lot of big time free agents after this season like Figgins, Guerrero, Lackey along with Abreu.
* The Mets OF Gary Sheffield ask GM Omar Minaya to be released or traded to the Florida Marlins.
More to come.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
MLB: The Hunt For the Postseason 8-20
AL East
Boston Red Sox
Record: 68-51
GB: 7
Wildcard: 1st place
Opponent: @ Blue Jays (55-63)
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: Lester (9-7, 3.71 ERA) VS Cecil (5-1, 4.35 ERA)
Yesterday: The Red Sox beat Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays 6-1.
Notes:
*Tim Wakefield threw a bullpen session before Tuesday's game at Toronto and is not yet healthy enough to return to Boston's starting rotation.
*Former Red Sox, John Smoltz, has signed with the Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 65-54
GB: 10
Wildcard: 3 GB
Opponent: Vs Baltimore Orioles (48-72)
Game Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: Matusz (Bal) (1-2, 6.75 ERA) VS Shields (Rays) (7-9, 3.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rays beat the O's 3-1, with every run in that game being a solo shot. (BAL: Roberts "11" TAM: Burrell "12", Upton "9", Zobrist "20"
Notes:
*Rays minor leaguer Darin Downs, who was hit by a line drive, was taken out of intensive care on Wednesday.
AL Central
The only Contender playing today are the Detriot Tigers, and there playing a day game.
AL West
LAA Angels
Record: 73-45
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Cleveland Indians (51-68)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matup:LAA: Lackey (8-5, 3.73 ERA) CLE: Masterson (3-4, 4.70 ERA)
Yesterday: The Angels won 3-0 on a CG shutout from Jered Weaver
Notes:
*Washington quarterback Jake Locker's recently signed contract includes "parameters" for him to participate in the Angels' minor league camp next spring and play in the minor league system.
Texas Rangers
Record: 67-52
GB: 6.5 GB of LAA
Wildcard: 1 GB of BOS
opponent: Minnosota Twins (58-62)
Game Time: 8:05 ET
Pitching matchup: MIN: Swarzak (3-6, 5.87 ERA) TEX: Holland (6-7, 4.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Twins beat the Rangers 5-4
Notes:
*Pudge went 3 for 4 wit ha double and an RBI
NL East
Philadapia Phillies
Record: 68-49
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Home against the Diamondbacks (54-67)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: ARI: Davis (7-10, 3.59 ERA) PHI: Blanton (7-6, 3.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Phillies won 8-1 on a Cliff Lee CG 2-hitter
Notes:
*Joe Blanton has quietly been the Phillies' most effective pitcher since the beginning of July.
Atlanta Braves
Record:63-57
GB: 6.5 behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 4 behind th Rockies
Opponent: @ Mets (55-64)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: ATL: Kawakami (5-9, 4.13 ERA) NYM: Santana (13-8, 3.10 ERA)
Yesterday: The Braves pounded the Mets 15-2, that's started with an 8 run 2nd inning.
Notes:
*Braves center fielder Nate McLouth is headed to the disabled list with a sore left hamstring.
Florida Marlins
Record: 64-56
GB: 5.5 behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 3 behind the Rockies
Opponent: @ Houston (58-62)
Game Time: 8:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Johnson (12-2, 2.85 ERA) HOU: Rodriguez (11-7, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: The Astros beat the Marlins 6-3
NL Central
The Cardinals have a 6 game lead over the second place Cubs. While the Cubs are 5 games out of the wildcard, we'll see if there contenders or pretenders in the next 4 games at Dodger Stadium.
----UPDATE: Post finished by Cubbiefan07 at 5 CT.
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 69-53
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: @SD (51-71)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Pineiro (11-9, 3.25 ERA) VS Stauffer (1-5, 3.50 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cardinals won 3-2 on a 9th inning sac fly by Matt Holliday to give the Cards the lead against the Dodgers.
Notes:
* Mitchell Boggs was sent out yesterday to make room for Smoltz.
* John Smoltz will be in the Cardinals rotation and start on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs
Record: 61-57
GB: 6
WC: 5th place, 5 game back of the Rockies
Opponent: @LAD (71-50)
Game Time: 10:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Gorzelanny (5-2, 5.24 ERA) VS Weaver (5-4, 3.71 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cubs managed a win in San Diego to avoid being swept.
Notes:
* Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano will rehab tonight with Class A Peoria.
* Sunday's game against the Pirates that was rained out will be made up on September 20 as part of a day night twin bill.
NL West
Colorado Rockies
Record: 67-53
GB: 3.5
WC: First Place
Opponent: @Wash (43-77)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hammel (7-7, 4.73 ERA) VS Mock (2-4, 5.27 ERA).
Yesterday: Barmes had a solo homer in the Rockies win. Tonight they are looking to sweep the Nats.
Notes:
* The Rockies are trying not to look past the Nationals, teams fighting for spots must beat the losing clubs.
* Mark Hedrickson has cleared waivers. The Rockies were interested in him before the trade deadline.
SF Giants: Lost in 10 innings today in the only NL day game against the Reds by a score of 3-2. Going into tonight's games they are 5 back in the NL West and 1.5 back of Colorado in the Wild Card going into tonight's games with today's loss.
LA Dodgers
Record 71-50
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS CHC (61-57)
Pitching Matchup: Gorelanny VS Weaver
Yesterday: Lost 3-2 to St. Louis to lose 2 of 3.
Notes:
* Hiroki Kuroda was placed on the DL yesterday.
* Vicente Padilla is expected to start and make his Dodger debut on Thursday in Colorado.
* Yesterday's loss was the Dodger 5th straight series loss to the Cardinals, and their 4th straight "L" in one run games.
We will update if any news breaks or anything of interests occurs in tonight's games!
Boston Red Sox
Record: 68-51
GB: 7
Wildcard: 1st place
Opponent: @ Blue Jays (55-63)
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: Lester (9-7, 3.71 ERA) VS Cecil (5-1, 4.35 ERA)
Yesterday: The Red Sox beat Roy Halladay and the Blue Jays 6-1.
Notes:
*Tim Wakefield threw a bullpen session before Tuesday's game at Toronto and is not yet healthy enough to return to Boston's starting rotation.
*Former Red Sox, John Smoltz, has signed with the Cardinals
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 65-54
GB: 10
Wildcard: 3 GB
Opponent: Vs Baltimore Orioles (48-72)
Game Time: 7:08 ET
Pitching Matchup: Matusz (Bal) (1-2, 6.75 ERA) VS Shields (Rays) (7-9, 3.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rays beat the O's 3-1, with every run in that game being a solo shot. (BAL: Roberts "11" TAM: Burrell "12", Upton "9", Zobrist "20"
Notes:
*Rays minor leaguer Darin Downs, who was hit by a line drive, was taken out of intensive care on Wednesday.
AL Central
The only Contender playing today are the Detriot Tigers, and there playing a day game.
AL West
LAA Angels
Record: 73-45
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Cleveland Indians (51-68)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matup:LAA: Lackey (8-5, 3.73 ERA) CLE: Masterson (3-4, 4.70 ERA)
Yesterday: The Angels won 3-0 on a CG shutout from Jered Weaver
Notes:
*Washington quarterback Jake Locker's recently signed contract includes "parameters" for him to participate in the Angels' minor league camp next spring and play in the minor league system.
Texas Rangers
Record: 67-52
GB: 6.5 GB of LAA
Wildcard: 1 GB of BOS
opponent: Minnosota Twins (58-62)
Game Time: 8:05 ET
Pitching matchup: MIN: Swarzak (3-6, 5.87 ERA) TEX: Holland (6-7, 4.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Twins beat the Rangers 5-4
Notes:
*Pudge went 3 for 4 wit ha double and an RBI
NL East
Philadapia Phillies
Record: 68-49
GB:-
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Home against the Diamondbacks (54-67)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: ARI: Davis (7-10, 3.59 ERA) PHI: Blanton (7-6, 3.88 ERA)
Yesterday: The Phillies won 8-1 on a Cliff Lee CG 2-hitter
Notes:
*Joe Blanton has quietly been the Phillies' most effective pitcher since the beginning of July.
Atlanta Braves
Record:63-57
GB: 6.5 behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 4 behind th Rockies
Opponent: @ Mets (55-64)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: ATL: Kawakami (5-9, 4.13 ERA) NYM: Santana (13-8, 3.10 ERA)
Yesterday: The Braves pounded the Mets 15-2, that's started with an 8 run 2nd inning.
Notes:
*Braves center fielder Nate McLouth is headed to the disabled list with a sore left hamstring.
Florida Marlins
Record: 64-56
GB: 5.5 behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 3 behind the Rockies
Opponent: @ Houston (58-62)
Game Time: 8:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: FLA: Johnson (12-2, 2.85 ERA) HOU: Rodriguez (11-7, 3.05 ERA)
Yesterday: The Astros beat the Marlins 6-3
NL Central
The Cardinals have a 6 game lead over the second place Cubs. While the Cubs are 5 games out of the wildcard, we'll see if there contenders or pretenders in the next 4 games at Dodger Stadium.
----UPDATE: Post finished by Cubbiefan07 at 5 CT.
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 69-53
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: @SD (51-71)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Pineiro (11-9, 3.25 ERA) VS Stauffer (1-5, 3.50 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cardinals won 3-2 on a 9th inning sac fly by Matt Holliday to give the Cards the lead against the Dodgers.
Notes:
* Mitchell Boggs was sent out yesterday to make room for Smoltz.
* John Smoltz will be in the Cardinals rotation and start on Sunday.
Chicago Cubs
Record: 61-57
GB: 6
WC: 5th place, 5 game back of the Rockies
Opponent: @LAD (71-50)
Game Time: 10:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Gorzelanny (5-2, 5.24 ERA) VS Weaver (5-4, 3.71 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cubs managed a win in San Diego to avoid being swept.
Notes:
* Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano will rehab tonight with Class A Peoria.
* Sunday's game against the Pirates that was rained out will be made up on September 20 as part of a day night twin bill.
NL West
Colorado Rockies
Record: 67-53
GB: 3.5
WC: First Place
Opponent: @Wash (43-77)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hammel (7-7, 4.73 ERA) VS Mock (2-4, 5.27 ERA).
Yesterday: Barmes had a solo homer in the Rockies win. Tonight they are looking to sweep the Nats.
Notes:
* The Rockies are trying not to look past the Nationals, teams fighting for spots must beat the losing clubs.
* Mark Hedrickson has cleared waivers. The Rockies were interested in him before the trade deadline.
SF Giants: Lost in 10 innings today in the only NL day game against the Reds by a score of 3-2. Going into tonight's games they are 5 back in the NL West and 1.5 back of Colorado in the Wild Card going into tonight's games with today's loss.
LA Dodgers
Record 71-50
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS CHC (61-57)
Pitching Matchup: Gorelanny VS Weaver
Yesterday: Lost 3-2 to St. Louis to lose 2 of 3.
Notes:
* Hiroki Kuroda was placed on the DL yesterday.
* Vicente Padilla is expected to start and make his Dodger debut on Thursday in Colorado.
* Yesterday's loss was the Dodger 5th straight series loss to the Cardinals, and their 4th straight "L" in one run games.
We will update if any news breaks or anything of interests occurs in tonight's games!
B & G's 8/19/09
Baseballs:
**Jose Contreras, Chicago White Sox- Contreras gave his White Sox a very big lift, going 7 innings, giving up 1 runs (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Jose now has a 5.13 ERA and won his 5Th game of the season.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angels- Threw a complete game shutout, giving up 7 hits, walking 1 and struck out 3. Jered won his 13Th game and now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Ichiro, Seattle Mariners- Ichiro went 2-4 with a Home Run, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 36 RBIs. Ichiro now has 8 Home Runs and is hitting .358.
**Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies- Carlos was inserted into the lead off spot for the first time and he went 2-3 with a walk, including hitting his 8Th Home Run of the season, he now has 18 RBIs. Carlos is now hitting .289.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff threw a complete game, giving up 1 unearned run, he didn't walk anyone, struck out 11 and finished up 2-4 at the plate, hitting .278 and now has a 2.72 ERA.
**Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates- Paul went 7 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 5. Paul now has a 4.74 ERA, winning his 7Th game.
**Nate Schierholtz, San Francisco Giants- Nate went 2-4 and drove in a run, his 23rd RBI, 2 doubles and is now hitting .299.
**Matt Diaz, Atlanta Braves- Matt went 2-4 at the plate with getting hit by a pitch, he hit his 9Th Home Run of the season, drove in 4 runs, giving him 39 RBIs. Matt is now hitting .298.
**Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox- Clay gave the Red Sox a quality start, going 6 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 4. Clay now has a 3.99 ERA, winning his 2Nd game.
**Jeff Niewmann, Tampa Bay Rays- Jeff threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Jeff now has a 3.71 ERA, winning his 11Th game.
**Michael Bourn, Houston Astros- Michael went 3-4 with 2 stolen bases, a triple, and his 30Th RBI of the season. Michael is now hitting .291.
**Denard Span, Minnesota Twins- Denard went 3-4 and drove in the tying run and scored the winning run. Denard with a double and his 45Th RBI of the season. Span is now hitting .300.
**Rich Harden, Chicago Cubs- Rich threw a 1 hitter through 7 innings, he walked 3 and struck out 8, winning his 8Th game with a 4.04 ERA.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark produced the only runs the Yankees needed. He finished up 1-4 with 3 RBIs, his 31st Home Run of the season and he now has 89 RBIs and Mark is hitting .283.
**Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals- Albert had 0 hits, in fact he walked 3 times and went 0-1. But the story was in the 9Th inning, Albert on base stole his 12Th base of the season, the throw got away and Albert advanced to 3rd base. Next pitch, Matt Holliday hit a sacrifice fly to score Albert and the Cards won. Pujols is now hitting .321.
Goofballs:
**Willie Bloomquist & Mike Jacobs, Kansas City Royals- They both struck out 3 times apiece and the Royals as a team struck out 10 times. Bloomquist is hitting .257 and Jacobs is hitting .231.
**Indians Offense- 7 hits and they couldn't get the big hit to drive in a run for the 2Nd night in a row.
**Tigers Offense- 1 run on 6 hits, 3 walks, 7 strikeouts and leaving 7 men on base.
**Colin Balester, Washington Nationals- Colin only lasted 1 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 1, he committed an error, lost his 3rd game and finishes the evening with a 6.75 ERA.
**Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks- Mark went 0-4 and struck out 4 times, while the Nationals struck out 11 times as a team. Mark is now hitting .281.
**Brewers Offense- 1 run on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shut out, struck out 10 times, and leaving 3 men on base.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Bobby lasted 3 innings, giving up 9 runs (9 earned), he walked 2, and struck out 1. Bobby lost his 5Th game and now has a 4.74 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- They only scored 1 run on 6 hits, striking out 10 times.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 7 hits, leaving 5 men on base.
**Marlins Defense- John Baker committed 2 errors (5Th and 6Th) and Jorge Cantu (9Th).
**Rangers Offense- They scored early in the game, but couldn't score any more runs later on. 4 runs on 9 hits, 11 strikeouts, and leaving 6 men on base.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Latos started very sharp in his first few starts, but his last 2 starts have been less than stellar. He lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 5. Mat now has a 4.82 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Athletics Offense- They just scored 2 runs on 6 hits, walked 6 times, and struck out 7. They left 10 men on base, not able to get that big clutch hit.
**Dodgers Offense- They really are lucky they scored 2 runs. Andre Ethier and Casey Blake hit solo Home Runs, other than that absolutely nothing from the Dodgers. They scored 2 runs, 4 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts, leaving 4 men. Couldn't sweep the Cardinals.
**Jose Contreras, Chicago White Sox- Contreras gave his White Sox a very big lift, going 7 innings, giving up 1 runs (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8. Jose now has a 5.13 ERA and won his 5Th game of the season.
**Jered Weaver, LA Angels- Threw a complete game shutout, giving up 7 hits, walking 1 and struck out 3. Jered won his 13Th game and now has a 3.89 ERA.
**Ichiro, Seattle Mariners- Ichiro went 2-4 with a Home Run, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 36 RBIs. Ichiro now has 8 Home Runs and is hitting .358.
**Carlos Gonzalez, Colorado Rockies- Carlos was inserted into the lead off spot for the first time and he went 2-3 with a walk, including hitting his 8Th Home Run of the season, he now has 18 RBIs. Carlos is now hitting .289.
**Cliff Lee, Philadelphia Phillies- Cliff threw a complete game, giving up 1 unearned run, he didn't walk anyone, struck out 11 and finished up 2-4 at the plate, hitting .278 and now has a 2.72 ERA.
**Paul Maholm, Pittsburgh Pirates- Paul went 7 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 5. Paul now has a 4.74 ERA, winning his 7Th game.
**Nate Schierholtz, San Francisco Giants- Nate went 2-4 and drove in a run, his 23rd RBI, 2 doubles and is now hitting .299.
**Matt Diaz, Atlanta Braves- Matt went 2-4 at the plate with getting hit by a pitch, he hit his 9Th Home Run of the season, drove in 4 runs, giving him 39 RBIs. Matt is now hitting .298.
**Clay Buchholz, Boston Red Sox- Clay gave the Red Sox a quality start, going 6 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 4. Clay now has a 3.99 ERA, winning his 2Nd game.
**Jeff Niewmann, Tampa Bay Rays- Jeff threw 7 1/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 5. Jeff now has a 3.71 ERA, winning his 11Th game.
**Michael Bourn, Houston Astros- Michael went 3-4 with 2 stolen bases, a triple, and his 30Th RBI of the season. Michael is now hitting .291.
**Denard Span, Minnesota Twins- Denard went 3-4 and drove in the tying run and scored the winning run. Denard with a double and his 45Th RBI of the season. Span is now hitting .300.
**Rich Harden, Chicago Cubs- Rich threw a 1 hitter through 7 innings, he walked 3 and struck out 8, winning his 8Th game with a 4.04 ERA.
**Mark Teixeira, New York Yankees- Mark produced the only runs the Yankees needed. He finished up 1-4 with 3 RBIs, his 31st Home Run of the season and he now has 89 RBIs and Mark is hitting .283.
**Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals- Albert had 0 hits, in fact he walked 3 times and went 0-1. But the story was in the 9Th inning, Albert on base stole his 12Th base of the season, the throw got away and Albert advanced to 3rd base. Next pitch, Matt Holliday hit a sacrifice fly to score Albert and the Cards won. Pujols is now hitting .321.
Goofballs:
**Willie Bloomquist & Mike Jacobs, Kansas City Royals- They both struck out 3 times apiece and the Royals as a team struck out 10 times. Bloomquist is hitting .257 and Jacobs is hitting .231.
**Indians Offense- 7 hits and they couldn't get the big hit to drive in a run for the 2Nd night in a row.
**Tigers Offense- 1 run on 6 hits, 3 walks, 7 strikeouts and leaving 7 men on base.
**Colin Balester, Washington Nationals- Colin only lasted 1 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 5 and struck out 1, he committed an error, lost his 3rd game and finishes the evening with a 6.75 ERA.
**Mark Reynolds, Arizona Diamondbacks- Mark went 0-4 and struck out 4 times, while the Nationals struck out 11 times as a team. Mark is now hitting .281.
**Brewers Offense- 1 run on 8 hits, 2 walks, and 6 strikeouts.
**Reds Offense- The Reds were shut out, struck out 10 times, and leaving 3 men on base.
**Bobby Parnell, New York Mets- Bobby lasted 3 innings, giving up 9 runs (9 earned), he walked 2, and struck out 1. Bobby lost his 5Th game and now has a 4.74 ERA.
**Blue Jays Offense- They only scored 1 run on 6 hits, striking out 10 times.
**Orioles Offense- 1 run on 7 hits, leaving 5 men on base.
**Marlins Defense- John Baker committed 2 errors (5Th and 6Th) and Jorge Cantu (9Th).
**Rangers Offense- They scored early in the game, but couldn't score any more runs later on. 4 runs on 9 hits, 11 strikeouts, and leaving 6 men on base.
**Mat Latos, San Diego Padres- Latos started very sharp in his first few starts, but his last 2 starts have been less than stellar. He lasted 3 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 4 and struck out 5. Mat now has a 4.82 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Athletics Offense- They just scored 2 runs on 6 hits, walked 6 times, and struck out 7. They left 10 men on base, not able to get that big clutch hit.
**Dodgers Offense- They really are lucky they scored 2 runs. Andre Ethier and Casey Blake hit solo Home Runs, other than that absolutely nothing from the Dodgers. They scored 2 runs, 4 hits, 2 walks, and 4 strikeouts, leaving 4 men. Couldn't sweep the Cardinals.
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