Baseballs:
**Alfonso Soriano, Chicago Cubs- Soriano finished the day 3-3 with a walk and he hit a big, key 3 run Home Run, his 20Th of the season to lift the Cubs over the Mets. With the 3 runs, it gives him 55 RBIs and Alfonso is now hitting .246.
**Matt Wieters, Baltimore Orioles- Matt went 3-4 with a career high 4 runs driven in, giving him 26 RBIs. Matt is hitting .272.
**Robinson Cano, New York Yankees- Cano went 1-5 but that 1 hit was a walk off 3 run Home Run, his 21st shot of the year, giving him 68 RBIs. Cano is now hitting .313.
**Rick Porcello, Detroit Tigers- He had an early lead and Rick was able to work with that, he threw 5 2/3 innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked2, struck out 5 and now has a 4.27 ERA.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan went 3-3 with a walk, he hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 37 on the year. He drove in 3 runs, giving him 111 RBIs. Ryan is now hitting .272.
**Chase Headley, San Diego Padres- Chase went 3-4 at the plate, he drove in his 47Th RBI and is now hitting .259.
**Jason Varitek, Boston red Sox- He didn't do much at the plate, but he still helped the Red Sox win the game. He blocked a play at the plate and was able to tag out the go ahead run in the 8Th inning. Then the Sox came back in the bottom half and won the game.
**Homer Bailey, Cincinnati Reds- Homer threw 8 shutout innings, he walked 1 and struck out 7. The reds scored enough runs for him and Bailey won his 4Th game. He now has a 6.04 ERA.
**Jason Bourgeios- Jason went 2-4 and hit his 1st Major League Home Run, driving in 2 runs, giving him 3 RBIs and Jason is now hitting .313.
**Brian Duensing, Minnesota Twins- Brian worked 7 strong innings against a playoff contender. He gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 8 and he now has a 4.37 ERA.
**Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals- Albert finished the night with a walk off Home Run, his 41st shot of the year and he now has 108 RBIs. Albert is now hitting .316.
**Brandon Allen, Arizona Diamondbacks- Brandon finished the night 3-4, scored 3 runs and is now hitting .333.
**Tim Linecum, San Francisco Giants- Tim threw 8 shutout innings, helping his team close the gap on the Rockies a bit more. He walked 3 and struck out 8, winning his 13Th game and now has a 2.33 ERA.
**Mike Sweeney, Seattle Mariners- Mike finished the night 2-3 with a walk, driving in his 24Th RBI of the season. Mike is hitting .261.
**Kendry Morales, LA Angels- Kendry went 5-5 at the plate with 2 doubles and 2 Home Runs, giving him 29 Home Runs, and he drove in 6 runs, giving him 91 RBIs, hitting .307.
Goofballs:
**Brian Stokes, New York Mets- Brian worked 1/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Brian now has a 3.34 ERA.
**Fausto Carmona, Cleveland Indians- Fausto threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 3, struck out 4, now has a 6.20 ERA with his 9Th loss.
**Randy Williams, Chicago White Sox- Randy threw 2/3 of an inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, struck out 1 and now has a 4.50 ERA.
**Rays Offense- 2 runs on 6 hits, 3 walks, and 9 strikeouts. The Rays left 9 men on base and they couldn't get that big clutch hit to help them out.
**Braves Offense- 2 runs on 8 hits, 2 walks, 8 strikeouts, leaving 8 men on base.
**Chris Volstad, Florida Marlins- Chris only lasted 1 2/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out and now has a 5.03 ERA.
**Travis Snyder, Toronto Blue Jays- Travis struck out 4 times and the entire Blue Jays team struck out 17 times in a losing effort to the Red Sox.
**Andre Either, Los Angeles Dodgers- Andre struck out 3 times, going 0-4 with a walk. Andre is now hitting .285.
**Zach Duke, Pittsburgh Pirates- Zach had a tough game, he lasted 3 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 1, didn't strike anyone out and gave up 2 Home Runs. Duke now has a 3.68 ERA.
**Rangers Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, they walked 2 times and struck out 9. The Rangers left 6 men on base.
**Jason Bergman, Washington Nationals- Jason gave up the Home Run to the Cardinals without retiring anyone. Jason lost his 4Th game and now has a 5.86 ERA.
**Yorman Bazardo, Houston Astros- Bazardo had a tough time, he lasted 2 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 3 men and didn't strike anyone out. He has a 9.75 ERA, losing his 1st game.
**Rockies Offense- Had no answers for the Giants, they walked 3 times and struck out 10.
**Royals Offense- 3 runs on only 6 hits, they walked 1 time and struck out 7.
**Brad Ziegler, Oakland Athletics- Brad blew the save, he worked 2/3 of an inning, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 1. Brad now has a 3.32 ERA, losing his 4Th game.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Marlins Hard After Penny
According to Jon Paul Morosi; the Marlins are "among the most serious suitors" for Brad Penny. Penny was released by the Red Sox last week, and is apparently set to clear release waivers sometime soon.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Angels Aquire Kazmir
The LA Angels acquired the Tampa Bay Ray's best statistical pitcher of all-time in Scott Kazmir. Rays are sending Kazmir west for prospects Alexander Torres, Matthew Sweeney, and the famous PTBNL.
Kazmir has had a rough year with a 5.92 ERA with a 8-7 record, the southpaw owns an impressive 3.92 ERA and 9.8 K/9 while honing his craft in the tough AL East, and he even has playoffs and World Series experience.
Kazmir has had a rough year with a 5.92 ERA with a 8-7 record, the southpaw owns an impressive 3.92 ERA and 9.8 K/9 while honing his craft in the tough AL East, and he even has playoffs and World Series experience.
Around the MLB on Friday...
The Angels are close to acquiring P Scott Kazmir of the Rays for prospects Alexander Torres and Matthew Sweeney.
The Twins acquire RP Joe Rauch of the Diamondbacks for a PTBNL.
The Twins acquire P Ron Mahay from the Royals. The Royals will pay most of his contract. Mahay was DFA by the Royals last week.
Jason Kendall, Craig Counsell, Mike Cameron and Braden Looper of the Brewers all cleared waivers yesterday.
The Giants claimed P Trevor Hoffman of the Brewers but a trade in unlikely.
Victor Martinez is open to an extension with the Red Sox while the Royals are considering a extension for GM Dayton Moore.
More to come
The Twins acquire RP Joe Rauch of the Diamondbacks for a PTBNL.
The Twins acquire P Ron Mahay from the Royals. The Royals will pay most of his contract. Mahay was DFA by the Royals last week.
Jason Kendall, Craig Counsell, Mike Cameron and Braden Looper of the Brewers all cleared waivers yesterday.
The Giants claimed P Trevor Hoffman of the Brewers but a trade in unlikely.
Victor Martinez is open to an extension with the Red Sox while the Royals are considering a extension for GM Dayton Moore.
More to come
B & G's 8/27/09
Baseballs:
**Angel Pagen, New York Mets- Pagen went 2-4 at the plate with 2 walks. He hit his 6Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 26Th run. Angel is now hitting .290.
**Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers- Ian went 2-4 with 2 Home Runs, he now has 28 on the year, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 73 RBIs. Ian is now hitting .247.
**Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds- Joey went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 20Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 64 RBIs. Joey is hitting .314.
**Jeff Keppinger, Houston Astros- Jeff hit his 4Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 22Nd RBI, despite going 1-5. Jeff is hitting .263.
**Adam Dunn, Washington Nationals- Adam went 1-3 with a walk and he hit his 34Th Home Run of the season, he drove in his 90Th run. Adam is now hitting .283.
**Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers- Matt went 3-5 and hit his 19Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 80 RBIs. Kemp is hitting .313 on the season.
**Andy Marte, Cleveland Indians- Andy finished the evening 2-4 and he hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season. He drove in 2 runs, to give him 11 RBIs. Andy is now hitting .275.
**Jayson Nix, Chicago White Sox- Jayson went 2-4 with 3 RBIs, giving him 29 RBIs. Nix is now hitting .229.
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew went 2-4 with his 9Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 39Th RBI. McCutcheon is now hitting .290.
**Javier Vazquez, Atlanta Braves- Javier threw 7 shutout innings, didn't walk anyone and he struck out 6. Vazquez now has a 3.02 ERA, winning his 11Th game.
**Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics- Trevor threw 7 shutout innings, he walked 2, struck out 2 and now has a 4.64 ERA with his 7Th win.
**Brandon Allen, Arizona Diamondbacks- Brandon finished up 2-5 and he hit his 1st Major league Home Run, driving in 4 runs, giving him 5 RBIs. Brandon is now hitting .235.
Goofballs:
**Cristhian Martinez, Florida Marlins- He put the game out of reach, throwing 3 1/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Martinez now has a 5.71 ERA.
**Yankees Offense- 2 runs, on 6 hits, they walked 8 times and struck out 10. The Yankees left 12 men on base.
**Dave Bush, Milwaukee Brewers- Dave threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Bush now has a 5.88 ERA, losing his 5Th game.
**Kyle McClellan, St. Louis Cardinals- Kyle threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, didn't strike anyone out and he now has a 3.06 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Cubs Offense- 4 runs on 6 hits, they walked 4 times, struck out 7 and left 6 men on base, not getting that big clutch hit to get them over Washington.
**Rockies Offense- 2 runs on 11 hits, they walked once and struck out 11 men. The Rockies lost 2 of 3 to the Dodgers.
**Jim Johnson, Baltimore Orioles- Jim blew the save, his 4Th of the season. Jim threw an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he now has a 3.17 ERA.
**Junichi Tazawa, Boston red Sox- Junichi went 4 innings, giving up 9 runs (9 earned), he walked 1, struck out 2 and now has a 6.65 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Raul Ibanez, Philadelphis Phillies- Struck out 3 times and finished up 0-4. He is hitting .281.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- Clayton threw 2 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2, struck out 2. Clayton now has a 4.79 ERA, losing his 4Th game.
**Angels Offense- They were shutout with 3 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts.
**Joe Martinez, San Francisco Giants- Joe threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 2, struck out 5 and now has a 4.72 ERA.
**Angel Pagen, New York Mets- Pagen went 2-4 at the plate with 2 walks. He hit his 6Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 26Th run. Angel is now hitting .290.
**Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers- Ian went 2-4 with 2 Home Runs, he now has 28 on the year, he drove in 4 runs, giving him 73 RBIs. Ian is now hitting .247.
**Joey Votto, Cincinnati Reds- Joey went 3-4 at the plate and hit his 20Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 64 RBIs. Joey is hitting .314.
**Jeff Keppinger, Houston Astros- Jeff hit his 4Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 22Nd RBI, despite going 1-5. Jeff is hitting .263.
**Adam Dunn, Washington Nationals- Adam went 1-3 with a walk and he hit his 34Th Home Run of the season, he drove in his 90Th run. Adam is now hitting .283.
**Matt Kemp, Los Angeles Dodgers- Matt went 3-5 and hit his 19Th Home Run of the season, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 80 RBIs. Kemp is hitting .313 on the season.
**Andy Marte, Cleveland Indians- Andy finished the evening 2-4 and he hit his 2Nd Home Run of the season. He drove in 2 runs, to give him 11 RBIs. Andy is now hitting .275.
**Jayson Nix, Chicago White Sox- Jayson went 2-4 with 3 RBIs, giving him 29 RBIs. Nix is now hitting .229.
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew went 2-4 with his 9Th Home Run of the season, driving in his 39Th RBI. McCutcheon is now hitting .290.
**Javier Vazquez, Atlanta Braves- Javier threw 7 shutout innings, didn't walk anyone and he struck out 6. Vazquez now has a 3.02 ERA, winning his 11Th game.
**Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics- Trevor threw 7 shutout innings, he walked 2, struck out 2 and now has a 4.64 ERA with his 7Th win.
**Brandon Allen, Arizona Diamondbacks- Brandon finished up 2-5 and he hit his 1st Major league Home Run, driving in 4 runs, giving him 5 RBIs. Brandon is now hitting .235.
Goofballs:
**Cristhian Martinez, Florida Marlins- He put the game out of reach, throwing 3 1/3 innings, giving up 4 runs (4 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Martinez now has a 5.71 ERA.
**Yankees Offense- 2 runs, on 6 hits, they walked 8 times and struck out 10. The Yankees left 12 men on base.
**Dave Bush, Milwaukee Brewers- Dave threw 4 2/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 3. Bush now has a 5.88 ERA, losing his 5Th game.
**Kyle McClellan, St. Louis Cardinals- Kyle threw 1 2/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, didn't strike anyone out and he now has a 3.06 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Cubs Offense- 4 runs on 6 hits, they walked 4 times, struck out 7 and left 6 men on base, not getting that big clutch hit to get them over Washington.
**Rockies Offense- 2 runs on 11 hits, they walked once and struck out 11 men. The Rockies lost 2 of 3 to the Dodgers.
**Jim Johnson, Baltimore Orioles- Jim blew the save, his 4Th of the season. Jim threw an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he now has a 3.17 ERA.
**Junichi Tazawa, Boston red Sox- Junichi went 4 innings, giving up 9 runs (9 earned), he walked 1, struck out 2 and now has a 6.65 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Raul Ibanez, Philadelphis Phillies- Struck out 3 times and finished up 0-4. He is hitting .281.
**Clayton Richard, San Diego Padres- Clayton threw 2 1/3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he walked 2, struck out 2. Clayton now has a 4.79 ERA, losing his 4Th game.
**Angels Offense- They were shutout with 3 hits, 2 walks, and 3 strikeouts.
**Joe Martinez, San Francisco Giants- Joe threw 4 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 2, struck out 5 and now has a 4.72 ERA.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
B & G's 8/26/09
Baseballs:
**David Huff, Cleveland Indians - David threw 6 solid innings, while his offense gave him enough runs to win the game. Huff gave up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, struck out 2 and now has a 6.57 ERA.
**Torii Hunter, LA Angels- Torii went 2-3 with a walk, he hit his 18Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 70 RBIs. Hunter is now hitting .318.
**Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees- Andy threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3, struck out 7 and won his 11Th game of the season. Andy has a 4.18 ERA and now is tied for 3rd place on the Yankees career win list.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan finished the evening 2-5 and hit his 37Th Home Run of the season, giving the Phillies the lead and he now has 107 RBIs, hitting .269.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David finished the night 3-5 with a walk and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 41 RBIs. Eckstein is now hitting .260.
**Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins- Hanley went 3-3 with 2 walks and he is hitting .365.
**Marco Scutaro, Toronto Blue Jays- Marco went 0-3 with 2 walks, but he slid into home plate safely for the walk off win after the wild pitch. Scutaro is hitting .291.
**David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox- Papi ended the game with a walk off Home Run, he hit 2 of them, giving him 22 and now has 77 RBIs. Ortiz went 2-4 and is now hitting .227.
**Koyie Hill, Chicago Cubs- Hill went 3-3 with a walk and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 18 RBIs and Koyie is hitting .242.
**Darnell McDonald, Cincinnati Reds- Darnell got a pinch hit, driving in his 2Nd run and winning the game for the Reds. He is hitting .205.
**Jeremy Guthrie, Baltimore Orioles- Jeremy threw 7 strong innings, stopping the Twins offense, he gave up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 5. Jeremy now has 9 wins and a 5.26 ERA.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 8 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone, struck out 5. Joel now has a 3.12 ERA and won his 13Th game.
**Andre Eithier, Los Angeles Dodgers- Andre went 3-4 and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 27 on the season. He drove in 3 runs, giving him 87 RBIs and is hitting .290.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie came in as a pinch hitter, and he responded by hitting a 3 run Home Run, his 16Th of the season and now has 67 RBIs. Bengie is hitting .263.
**Jose Lopez, Seattle Mariners- Jose finished the night 2-4 and hit his 19Th Home Run, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 78 RBIs. Jose is now hitting .273.
Goofballs:
**Royals Offense- 2 runs, 8 hits, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts and they left 6 men on base.
**Tigers Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, they walked 2 and struck out 9.
**Rangers Offense- 2 runs against Pettitte and the Yankees. They only had 7 hits, leaving 6 men on base.
**Steven Jackson, Pittsburgh Pirates- He didn't throw an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Steven lost his 3rd game and now has a 4.08 ERA.
**Eric O' Flaherty, Atlanta Braves- With the game on the line, Eric gave up 2 more runs (2 earned) in 1/3 of an inning. Eric walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out, he has a 3.59 ERA.
**Mets Offense- 3 runs on 10 hits, with 1 walk and 12 strikeouts. They couldn't get the big clutch hit to help them win.
**J.P. Howell, Tampa Bay Rays- He blew his 7Th save attempt and lost the game due to a wild pitch. In 1 inning, he gave up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Howell now has a 2.52 ERA.
**Tony Pena, Chicago White Sox- Pena threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the Home Run, he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Pena now has a 4.50 ERA.
**Jorge Sosa, Washington Nationals- Jorge threw 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1, putting the game out of reach and he now has a 7.13 ERA.
**Mike Burns, Milwaukee Brewers- Mike lost the game, giving up 1 run (1 earned) in 1 inning. He now has a 6.10 ERA.
**Twins Offense- They only scored 1 run on 6 hits, walked just once and struck out 7. The Twins left 5 men on base.
**Astros Offense- 2 runs on 8 hits, leaving 4 men on base.
**Josh Fogg, Colorado Rockies- 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he gave up 3 Home Runs, walking 4 and struck out 3. Fogg has a 3.35 ERA.
**Chad Qualls, Arizona Diamondbacks- Chad gave up the Home Run, he threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Athletics Offense- 3 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts, and they left 7 men on base.
**David Huff, Cleveland Indians - David threw 6 solid innings, while his offense gave him enough runs to win the game. Huff gave up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, struck out 2 and now has a 6.57 ERA.
**Torii Hunter, LA Angels- Torii went 2-3 with a walk, he hit his 18Th Home Run of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 70 RBIs. Hunter is now hitting .318.
**Andy Pettitte, New York Yankees- Andy threw 7 strong innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3, struck out 7 and won his 11Th game of the season. Andy has a 4.18 ERA and now is tied for 3rd place on the Yankees career win list.
**Ryan Howard, Philadelphia Phillies- Ryan finished the evening 2-5 and hit his 37Th Home Run of the season, giving the Phillies the lead and he now has 107 RBIs, hitting .269.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David finished the night 3-5 with a walk and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 41 RBIs. Eckstein is now hitting .260.
**Hanley Ramirez, Florida Marlins- Hanley went 3-3 with 2 walks and he is hitting .365.
**Marco Scutaro, Toronto Blue Jays- Marco went 0-3 with 2 walks, but he slid into home plate safely for the walk off win after the wild pitch. Scutaro is hitting .291.
**David Ortiz, Boston Red Sox- Papi ended the game with a walk off Home Run, he hit 2 of them, giving him 22 and now has 77 RBIs. Ortiz went 2-4 and is now hitting .227.
**Koyie Hill, Chicago Cubs- Hill went 3-3 with a walk and he drove in 2 runs, giving him 18 RBIs and Koyie is hitting .242.
**Darnell McDonald, Cincinnati Reds- Darnell got a pinch hit, driving in his 2Nd run and winning the game for the Reds. He is hitting .205.
**Jeremy Guthrie, Baltimore Orioles- Jeremy threw 7 strong innings, stopping the Twins offense, he gave up 1 run (1 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 5. Jeremy now has 9 wins and a 5.26 ERA.
**Joel Pinerio, St. Louis Cardinals- Joel threw 8 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone, struck out 5. Joel now has a 3.12 ERA and won his 13Th game.
**Andre Eithier, Los Angeles Dodgers- Andre went 3-4 and hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 27 on the season. He drove in 3 runs, giving him 87 RBIs and is hitting .290.
**Bengie Molina, San Francisco Giants- Bengie came in as a pinch hitter, and he responded by hitting a 3 run Home Run, his 16Th of the season and now has 67 RBIs. Bengie is hitting .263.
**Jose Lopez, Seattle Mariners- Jose finished the night 2-4 and hit his 19Th Home Run, he drove in 2 runs, giving him 78 RBIs. Jose is now hitting .273.
Goofballs:
**Royals Offense- 2 runs, 8 hits, 1 walk, 5 strikeouts and they left 6 men on base.
**Tigers Offense- 2 runs on 7 hits, they walked 2 and struck out 9.
**Rangers Offense- 2 runs against Pettitte and the Yankees. They only had 7 hits, leaving 6 men on base.
**Steven Jackson, Pittsburgh Pirates- He didn't throw an inning, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out. Steven lost his 3rd game and now has a 4.08 ERA.
**Eric O' Flaherty, Atlanta Braves- With the game on the line, Eric gave up 2 more runs (2 earned) in 1/3 of an inning. Eric walked 1 and didn't strike anyone out, he has a 3.59 ERA.
**Mets Offense- 3 runs on 10 hits, with 1 walk and 12 strikeouts. They couldn't get the big clutch hit to help them win.
**J.P. Howell, Tampa Bay Rays- He blew his 7Th save attempt and lost the game due to a wild pitch. In 1 inning, he gave up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 3 and struck out 1. Howell now has a 2.52 ERA.
**Tony Pena, Chicago White Sox- Pena threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up the Home Run, he didn't walk anyone, and struck out 1. Pena now has a 4.50 ERA.
**Jorge Sosa, Washington Nationals- Jorge threw 1/3 of an inning, he gave up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 2 and struck out 1, putting the game out of reach and he now has a 7.13 ERA.
**Mike Burns, Milwaukee Brewers- Mike lost the game, giving up 1 run (1 earned) in 1 inning. He now has a 6.10 ERA.
**Twins Offense- They only scored 1 run on 6 hits, walked just once and struck out 7. The Twins left 5 men on base.
**Astros Offense- 2 runs on 8 hits, leaving 4 men on base.
**Josh Fogg, Colorado Rockies- 3 innings, giving up 6 runs (6 earned), he gave up 3 Home Runs, walking 4 and struck out 3. Fogg has a 3.35 ERA.
**Chad Qualls, Arizona Diamondbacks- Chad gave up the Home Run, he threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he now has a 3.73 ERA.
**Athletics Offense- 3 runs on 9 hits, 1 walk, 7 strikeouts, and they left 7 men on base.
Around the MLB on Thursday...
11:00: The Marlins and Rockies both have interest in pitcher Brad Penny. Brad Penny was released by the Red Sox last night after he asked to be.
10:45: Matt Holliday hopes he can get an extension from the Cardinals and stay for years to come. Holliday is 30 years old and will be a class A free agent after the season.
10:30: The Rangers designated pitcher Jason Jennings for assignment.
9:00: Phillies GM said we will keep an eye on the waiver deadline but we probably made are last move this season.
More to come...
10:45: Matt Holliday hopes he can get an extension from the Cardinals and stay for years to come. Holliday is 30 years old and will be a class A free agent after the season.
10:30: The Rangers designated pitcher Jason Jennings for assignment.
9:00: Phillies GM said we will keep an eye on the waiver deadline but we probably made are last move this season.
More to come...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Hunt for the Postseason 8/26
AL East
New York Yankees
Record: 78-47
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS Texas Rangers
Game Time: 7:05 ET, ESPN2
Pitching Matchup: Halland (7-7, 4.72 ERA) VS Pettitte (10-6, 4.25 ERA).
Yesterday: Rangers won 10-9
Notes:
* The Yankees will have 4 guys in the AFL including Ian Kennedy.
Boston Red Sox
Record: 72-53
GB: 6
WC: First
Opponent: VS White Sox
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Floyd (10-8, 3.98 ERA) VS Wakefield (11-3, 4.31 ERA).
Yesterday: Red Sox win 6-3
Notes:
* The Boston Red Sox bolstered their bullpen yesterday by ending lefty Billy Wagner in a waiver trade with the Mets. The Mets get 2 minor leaguers to be named.
* The Bo-Sox activated Tim Wakefield from the DL today and sent pitcher Enrigue Gonzalez to AAA.
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 69-56
GB: 9 GB
WC: 3rd place, 3 back of Boston
Opponent: @TOR
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: Kazmir (8-7, 6.17 ERA) VS Rzepczynski (2-3, 3.65 ERA)
Yesterday: Rays 7, Jays 3, Pena went deep twice in the win.
AL Central
Minnesota Twins
Record: 63-63
GB: 4.5
WC: 9.5 GB
Opponent: VS BAL
Game Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Guthrie (8-12, 5.45 ERA) VS Blackburn (8-8, 4.27 ERA)
Yesterday: The Twins scored up run in the 9th to win and get back up to .500.
Notes:
* The Twins are excited about Target Field, which will open on April 12, the Twins 2009 Home Opener.
Chicago White Sox
Record: 63-63
GB: 4.5
WC: 6th, 9.5 GB
Opponent: @BOS
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Floyd (10-8, 3.98 ERA) VS Wakefield (11-3, 4.31 ERA)
Yesteday: Boston won 6-3.
Notes:
* Reinsdorf won't bid for NHL Coyotes.
* Today Chris Getz and Dewayne Wise were sent to AAA Charlotte for rehab assignments.
AL West
Texas Rangers
Record: 70-54
GB: 4
WC: 2nd, 1.5 GB of Boston
Opponent: NYY
Game Time: 7:05 ET, ESPN2
Pitching Matchup: Halland (7-7, 4.72 ERA) VS Pettitte (10-6, 4.25 ERA)
Yesterday: Rangers out-slugged the Yanks 10-9.
Notes:
* Pudge will be used as a DH.
* The Rangers will have to make a decision this off season about whether or not to re-sign Paul Byrd.
AL East
Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 72-51
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @PIT
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hamels (7-8, 4.78 ERA) VS Maholm (7-7, 4.74 ERA)
Yesterday: Pirates won 6-4 on a walk-off by Andrew McCutchen.
Notes:
* Brad Lidge blew his 9th save yesterday, but he's still the closer.
Florida Marlins
Record: 66-59
GB: 7, tied for second
WC: 5.5 GB, 4th place
Opponent: VS NYM
Pitching Matchup: Pelfrey (9-8, 4.67 ERA) VS Johnson (12-3, 2.99 ERA)
Yesterday: The Marlins won the pitchers' duel 2-1.
Notes:
* Last night the Marlins placed 1B Nick Johnson on the 15-day DL.
* The corresponding move will be announced before today's game.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 73-54
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS HOU
Pitching Matchup: Oswalkt (7-4, 3.83 ERA) VS Pieiro (12-9, 3.15 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cardinals won 1-0 as Wainwrigt pitched a gem.
Notes:
* The Cardinals are starting to run away with the division. They have been red hot while other teams like the Brewers and Cubs have really struggled as of late.
* First round draft pick Shelby Miller threw in the Cardinals' bullpen yesterday at Busch Stadium. He is headed for Class A Quad City.
Will update with West division later if possible.
New York Yankees
Record: 78-47
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS Texas Rangers
Game Time: 7:05 ET, ESPN2
Pitching Matchup: Halland (7-7, 4.72 ERA) VS Pettitte (10-6, 4.25 ERA).
Yesterday: Rangers won 10-9
Notes:
* The Yankees will have 4 guys in the AFL including Ian Kennedy.
Boston Red Sox
Record: 72-53
GB: 6
WC: First
Opponent: VS White Sox
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Floyd (10-8, 3.98 ERA) VS Wakefield (11-3, 4.31 ERA).
Yesterday: Red Sox win 6-3
Notes:
* The Boston Red Sox bolstered their bullpen yesterday by ending lefty Billy Wagner in a waiver trade with the Mets. The Mets get 2 minor leaguers to be named.
* The Bo-Sox activated Tim Wakefield from the DL today and sent pitcher Enrigue Gonzalez to AAA.
Tampa Bay Rays
Record: 69-56
GB: 9 GB
WC: 3rd place, 3 back of Boston
Opponent: @TOR
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: Kazmir (8-7, 6.17 ERA) VS Rzepczynski (2-3, 3.65 ERA)
Yesterday: Rays 7, Jays 3, Pena went deep twice in the win.
AL Central
Minnesota Twins
Record: 63-63
GB: 4.5
WC: 9.5 GB
Opponent: VS BAL
Game Time: 8:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Guthrie (8-12, 5.45 ERA) VS Blackburn (8-8, 4.27 ERA)
Yesterday: The Twins scored up run in the 9th to win and get back up to .500.
Notes:
* The Twins are excited about Target Field, which will open on April 12, the Twins 2009 Home Opener.
Chicago White Sox
Record: 63-63
GB: 4.5
WC: 6th, 9.5 GB
Opponent: @BOS
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: Floyd (10-8, 3.98 ERA) VS Wakefield (11-3, 4.31 ERA)
Yesteday: Boston won 6-3.
Notes:
* Reinsdorf won't bid for NHL Coyotes.
* Today Chris Getz and Dewayne Wise were sent to AAA Charlotte for rehab assignments.
AL West
Texas Rangers
Record: 70-54
GB: 4
WC: 2nd, 1.5 GB of Boston
Opponent: NYY
Game Time: 7:05 ET, ESPN2
Pitching Matchup: Halland (7-7, 4.72 ERA) VS Pettitte (10-6, 4.25 ERA)
Yesterday: Rangers out-slugged the Yanks 10-9.
Notes:
* Pudge will be used as a DH.
* The Rangers will have to make a decision this off season about whether or not to re-sign Paul Byrd.
AL East
Philadelphia Phillies
Record: 72-51
GB: First Place
WC: -
Opponent: @PIT
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: Hamels (7-8, 4.78 ERA) VS Maholm (7-7, 4.74 ERA)
Yesterday: Pirates won 6-4 on a walk-off by Andrew McCutchen.
Notes:
* Brad Lidge blew his 9th save yesterday, but he's still the closer.
Florida Marlins
Record: 66-59
GB: 7, tied for second
WC: 5.5 GB, 4th place
Opponent: VS NYM
Pitching Matchup: Pelfrey (9-8, 4.67 ERA) VS Johnson (12-3, 2.99 ERA)
Yesterday: The Marlins won the pitchers' duel 2-1.
Notes:
* Last night the Marlins placed 1B Nick Johnson on the 15-day DL.
* The corresponding move will be announced before today's game.
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
Record: 73-54
GB: First
WC: -
Opponent: VS HOU
Pitching Matchup: Oswalkt (7-4, 3.83 ERA) VS Pieiro (12-9, 3.15 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cardinals won 1-0 as Wainwrigt pitched a gem.
Notes:
* The Cardinals are starting to run away with the division. They have been red hot while other teams like the Brewers and Cubs have really struggled as of late.
* First round draft pick Shelby Miller threw in the Cardinals' bullpen yesterday at Busch Stadium. He is headed for Class A Quad City.
Will update with West division later if possible.
Around the MLB on Wednesday...
The Brewers placed Trevor Hoffman, Mike Cameron, Craig Counsell, Jason Kendall, Braden Looper and Felipe Lopez on waivers but they don't expect to become sellers.
The Angles had interest in Bill Wagner before he was traded and are still looking for relief pitching.
The Diamondbacks placed RP Chad Qualls on waivers but are unlikely to trade him.
More to come hopefully.
The Angles had interest in Bill Wagner before he was traded and are still looking for relief pitching.
The Diamondbacks placed RP Chad Qualls on waivers but are unlikely to trade him.
More to come hopefully.
B & G's 8/25/09
Baseballs:
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew went 2-4 with a walk off Home Run, his 8Th of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 38 RBIs. Andrew is now hitting .287.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David went 2-6 with a double and he drove in his 39Th run of the season. David is now hitting .255
**Shane West, Florida Marlins- Shane threw 6 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3, and struck out 2. West won his 5Th game and he now has a 4.44 ERA.
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- Josh finished the evening 4-6 and drove in 2 runs, giving him 43 RBIs and he set the tone on an offensive night between two playoff contending teams. Josh is now hitting .270.
**Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays- Carlos hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 37 Home Runs on the year. He drove in 4 runs, giving him 91 RBIs and he now is hitting .223.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Came into the game as a pinch hitter and Victor responded by going 2-2, he drove in the tying run and he later drove in an insurance run, with those 2 RBIs, it gives him 85 RBIs. Victor is now hitting .294.
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Josh couldn't get out, he finished up 4-4 with a walk and 2 Home Runs, giving him 21 on the year and he drove in a career high 6 runs, giving him 56 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .301 on the season.
**Zack Greinke- Zack was cruising for 8 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, and struck out a new career high 15 Indians. It also was a new franchise record, breaking Mark Gubicza's record of 14 strikeouts.
**Laynce Nix, Cincinnati Reds- Laynce went 2-7 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 12 on the year, he drove in 3 runs 36 RBIs. Laynce is now hitting .253.
**Delmon Young, Pittsburgh Pirates- Delmon had 4 hits, going 4-5, including hitting a walk off single to win the game, his 42Nd RBI. Young is now hitting .266 on the season.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 8 shutout innings, winning his NL leading 15Th win, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 5. Adam now has a 2.50 ERA.
**Troy Tulowitski, Colorado Rockies- Troy delivered a walk off single to drive home the winning run. On the night, he finished up 2-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 69 RBIs. Troy is now hitting .276.
**Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers- Polanco drove in the game winning triple and finished up 2-5 with his 55Th RBI. He is now hitting .273 on the year.
**Travis Ishikawa, San Francisco Giants- Travis hit a big 3 run Home Run to give the Giants the lead for good, it's his 9Th Home Run of the season and with the 3 runs he drove in, it gives him 35 RBIs. Travis is hitting .262.
**Ryan Langerhans, Seattle Mariners- Ryan came into the game as a defensive replacement, and his only at bat was a dozy, a 2 run walk off Home Run, his 3rd of the season and with the 2 runs, he has 9 RBIs. Ryan is hitting .221 on the year.
Goofballs:
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Blew his 9Th save, he didn't retire a hitter, giving up 3 runs (3 earned). Brad has a 7.33 ERA.
**Kris Melden, Atlanta Braves- Kris threw an inning, gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 3 and now has a 4.10 ERA.
**Mets Offense- 1 run on 7 hits, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts and they left 9 men on base.
**Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees- Joba only lasted 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3, struck out 5 and he now has a 4.34 ERA, losing his 4Th game.
**Brett Cecil, Toronto Blue Jays- Brett lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3, struck out 3, and he now has a 4.96 ERA, losing his 3rd game of the season.
**Scott Linebrink, Chicago White Sox- Scott gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 1 inning, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 1. Scott now has a 3.97 ERA.
**Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs- Carlos lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 3, struck out 4 and Carlos now has a 3.80 ERA with his 5Th loss.
**Shin-Soo Choo & Kelly Shoppach- They both struck out 3 times and the entire Indians offense struck out 16 times.
**Todd Coffee, Milwaukee Brewers- Threw 3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Todd now has a 2.66 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Brian Bass, Baltimore Orioles- Brian gave up the lead early in the game, he didn't retire anyone and gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, and didn't strike anyone out. Brian now has a 5.01 ERA.
**Astros Offense- They were shutout, only had 3 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts, leaving 4 men on base.
**James McDonald, Los Angeles Dodgers- Gave up the single to lose the game, he threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 1 run (1 earned), walked 2, struck out 1 and he now has a 4.20 ERA.
**Angels Offense- They had their chances to at least tie the game late, but couldn't get that big clutch hit. They left 11 men on base.
**Jon Rauch, Arizona Diamondbacks- Lost the game for the D-Backs, his 2Nd game. Jon threw 1 inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out and now has a 4.14 ERA.
**Craig Blewsow, Oakland Athletics- Lost his 7Th game, he threw 1 1/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Craig now has a 4.14 ERA.
**Andrew McCutcheon, Pittsburgh Pirates- Andrew went 2-4 with a walk off Home Run, his 8Th of the season, driving in 2 runs, giving him 38 RBIs. Andrew is now hitting .287.
**David Eckstein, San Diego Padres- David went 2-6 with a double and he drove in his 39Th run of the season. David is now hitting .255
**Shane West, Florida Marlins- Shane threw 6 strong innings, giving up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 3, and struck out 2. West won his 5Th game and he now has a 4.44 ERA.
**Josh Hamilton, Texas Rangers- Josh finished the evening 4-6 and drove in 2 runs, giving him 43 RBIs and he set the tone on an offensive night between two playoff contending teams. Josh is now hitting .270.
**Carlos Pena, Tampa Bay Rays- Carlos hit 2 Home Runs, giving him 37 Home Runs on the year. He drove in 4 runs, giving him 91 RBIs and he now is hitting .223.
**Victor Martinez, Boston Red Sox- Came into the game as a pinch hitter and Victor responded by going 2-2, he drove in the tying run and he later drove in an insurance run, with those 2 RBIs, it gives him 85 RBIs. Victor is now hitting .294.
**Josh Willingham, Washington Nationals- Josh couldn't get out, he finished up 4-4 with a walk and 2 Home Runs, giving him 21 on the year and he drove in a career high 6 runs, giving him 56 RBIs. Josh is now hitting .301 on the season.
**Zack Greinke- Zack was cruising for 8 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1, and struck out a new career high 15 Indians. It also was a new franchise record, breaking Mark Gubicza's record of 14 strikeouts.
**Laynce Nix, Cincinnati Reds- Laynce went 2-7 with 2 Home Runs, giving him 12 on the year, he drove in 3 runs 36 RBIs. Laynce is now hitting .253.
**Delmon Young, Pittsburgh Pirates- Delmon had 4 hits, going 4-5, including hitting a walk off single to win the game, his 42Nd RBI. Young is now hitting .266 on the season.
**Adam Wainwright, St. Louis Cardinals- Adam threw 8 shutout innings, winning his NL leading 15Th win, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 5. Adam now has a 2.50 ERA.
**Troy Tulowitski, Colorado Rockies- Troy delivered a walk off single to drive home the winning run. On the night, he finished up 2-5 with driving in 2 runs, giving him 69 RBIs. Troy is now hitting .276.
**Placido Polanco, Detroit Tigers- Polanco drove in the game winning triple and finished up 2-5 with his 55Th RBI. He is now hitting .273 on the year.
**Travis Ishikawa, San Francisco Giants- Travis hit a big 3 run Home Run to give the Giants the lead for good, it's his 9Th Home Run of the season and with the 3 runs he drove in, it gives him 35 RBIs. Travis is hitting .262.
**Ryan Langerhans, Seattle Mariners- Ryan came into the game as a defensive replacement, and his only at bat was a dozy, a 2 run walk off Home Run, his 3rd of the season and with the 2 runs, he has 9 RBIs. Ryan is hitting .221 on the year.
Goofballs:
**Brad Lidge, Philadelphia Phillies- Blew his 9Th save, he didn't retire a hitter, giving up 3 runs (3 earned). Brad has a 7.33 ERA.
**Kris Melden, Atlanta Braves- Kris threw an inning, gave up 1 run (1 earned), he walked 2, struck out 3 and now has a 4.10 ERA.
**Mets Offense- 1 run on 7 hits, 4 walks, 4 strikeouts and they left 9 men on base.
**Joba Chamberlain, New York Yankees- Joba only lasted 4 innings, giving up 7 runs (7 earned), he walked 3, struck out 5 and he now has a 4.34 ERA, losing his 4Th game.
**Brett Cecil, Toronto Blue Jays- Brett lasted 3 1/3 innings, giving up 5 runs (5 earned), he walked 3, struck out 3, and he now has a 4.96 ERA, losing his 3rd game of the season.
**Scott Linebrink, Chicago White Sox- Scott gave up 3 runs (3 earned) in 1 inning, he didn't walk anyone and struck out 1. Scott now has a 3.97 ERA.
**Carlos Zambrano, Chicago Cubs- Carlos lasted 4 1/3 innings, giving up 8 runs (8 earned), he walked 3, struck out 4 and Carlos now has a 3.80 ERA with his 5Th loss.
**Shin-Soo Choo & Kelly Shoppach- They both struck out 3 times and the entire Indians offense struck out 16 times.
**Todd Coffee, Milwaukee Brewers- Threw 3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he didn't walk anyone and struck out 3. Todd now has a 2.66 ERA, losing his 3rd game.
**Brian Bass, Baltimore Orioles- Brian gave up the lead early in the game, he didn't retire anyone and gave up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, and didn't strike anyone out. Brian now has a 5.01 ERA.
**Astros Offense- They were shutout, only had 3 hits, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts, leaving 4 men on base.
**James McDonald, Los Angeles Dodgers- Gave up the single to lose the game, he threw 1/3 of an inning, giving up 1 run (1 earned), walked 2, struck out 1 and he now has a 4.20 ERA.
**Angels Offense- They had their chances to at least tie the game late, but couldn't get that big clutch hit. They left 11 men on base.
**Jon Rauch, Arizona Diamondbacks- Lost the game for the D-Backs, his 2Nd game. Jon threw 1 inning, giving up 3 runs (3 earned), he walked 2, didn't strike anyone out and now has a 4.14 ERA.
**Craig Blewsow, Oakland Athletics- Lost his 7Th game, he threw 1 1/3 innings, giving up 2 runs (2 earned), he walked 1 and struck out 2. Craig now has a 4.14 ERA.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
MLB Hunt For the Postseason 8/25
AL East
New York Yankees
GB: 1st Place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Home against the Rangers (69-54)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) NYY: Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: The Yanks had the day off
Notes
*Joe Girardi sees no reason to split up battery-mates A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada despite some heated miscommunication between the duo during a 14-1 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday.
*The Yankees are 41 and 18 at home
Boston Red Sox
GB: 7 games behind the Yankees
WC: 1st place
Opponent: Home against the White Sox (63-62)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: CHW: Garcia (0-1, 10.38 ERA) BOS: Lester (10-7, 3.58 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the White Sox 12-8
Notes:
*An unknown team claimed Brad Penny earlier in the month, only to see the Red Sox pull him back.
*Red Sox acquire Billy Wagner
Tampa Bay Rays
GB: 10 games behind the Yankees
Wildcard: 3 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent:@ Blue Jays (57-66)
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: TAM: Shields (7-10, 3.81 ERA) TOR: Cecil (5-2, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Jays 12 to 7, while giving Doc Halladay his worst loss in 2 years.
Notes
*Carl Crawford left Monday night's 12-7 win over the Blue Jays prior to the bottom of the third inning with tightness in his lower back, will be re-evaluated
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Angels (74-49)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) LAA: Lackey (8-6, 4.00 ERA)
Yesterday: they beat the Angels 10 to 7
Chicago White Sox
GB: 3.5 games behind the Tigers
Wildcard: 8.5 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Boston (71-53)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: CHW: Garcia (0-1, 10.38 ERA) BOS: Lester (10-7, 3.58 ERA)
Yesterday: the pounced on the White Sox 12 to 8
Notes
*Peavy "OK" after taking a liner off the elbow in a rehab start
AL West
LAA Angels
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: at home against the Tigers (66-58)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) LAA: Lackey (8-6, 4.00 ERA)
Yesterday: They lost 10 to 7 to the Tigers
Notes
*The Angels are 36 and 23 at home this season
Texas Rangers
GB: 5 games behind the Angels
Wildcard: 1/2 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Yankees (78-46)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup:TEX: Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) NYY: Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rangers had the day off yesterday
Notes
*Marlon Byrd said that he wants Texas to be his "last stop," though he understands that GM Jon Daniels has to do what's best for the organization.
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
GB: 1st palce
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates (51-71)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: PHI: Blanton (8-6, 3.86 ERA) PIT: Ohlendorf (11-8, 4.15 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Mets 6-2
Notes
*Lee (5-0) did not allow an earned run in seven innings, lowering his ERA with the Phillies to 0.68 in five outings since he was acquired in a July 29 trade with Cleveland.
Atlanta Braves
GB: 7 games behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 4.5 games behind the Rockies
Opponent: Home against the Padres (52-74)
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: SDG: Latos (4-3, 4.82 ERA) ATL: Jurrjens (10-8, 2.99 ERA)
Yesterday: They had the day off
Notes
*Will Hanson be the rookie of the year? Or will a guy like Randy Wells steal the honors?
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Houston Astros (61-63)
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Pitching Matchup: HOU: Rodriguez (12-7, 2.89 ERA) STL: Wainwright (14-7, 2.61 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cards had the day off
Notes
*Have pitchers found a way to pitch to Albert Pujols?
New York Yankees
GB: 1st Place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Home against the Rangers (69-54)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: TEX: Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) NYY: Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: The Yanks had the day off
Notes
*Joe Girardi sees no reason to split up battery-mates A.J. Burnett and Jorge Posada despite some heated miscommunication between the duo during a 14-1 loss to the Red Sox on Saturday.
*The Yankees are 41 and 18 at home
Boston Red Sox
GB: 7 games behind the Yankees
WC: 1st place
Opponent: Home against the White Sox (63-62)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: CHW: Garcia (0-1, 10.38 ERA) BOS: Lester (10-7, 3.58 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the White Sox 12-8
Notes:
*An unknown team claimed Brad Penny earlier in the month, only to see the Red Sox pull him back.
*Red Sox acquire Billy Wagner
Tampa Bay Rays
GB: 10 games behind the Yankees
Wildcard: 3 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent:@ Blue Jays (57-66)
Game Time: 7:07 ET
Pitching Matchup: TAM: Shields (7-10, 3.81 ERA) TOR: Cecil (5-2, 4.58 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Jays 12 to 7, while giving Doc Halladay his worst loss in 2 years.
Notes
*Carl Crawford left Monday night's 12-7 win over the Blue Jays prior to the bottom of the third inning with tightness in his lower back, will be re-evaluated
AL Central
Detriot Tigers
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: @ Angels (74-49)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) LAA: Lackey (8-6, 4.00 ERA)
Yesterday: they beat the Angels 10 to 7
Chicago White Sox
GB: 3.5 games behind the Tigers
Wildcard: 8.5 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Boston (71-53)
Game Time: 7:10 ET
Pitching Matchup: CHW: Garcia (0-1, 10.38 ERA) BOS: Lester (10-7, 3.58 ERA)
Yesterday: the pounced on the White Sox 12 to 8
Notes
*Peavy "OK" after taking a liner off the elbow in a rehab start
AL West
LAA Angels
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: at home against the Tigers (66-58)
Game Time: 10:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: DET: Washburn (8-7, 3.18 ERA) LAA: Lackey (8-6, 4.00 ERA)
Yesterday: They lost 10 to 7 to the Tigers
Notes
*The Angels are 36 and 23 at home this season
Texas Rangers
GB: 5 games behind the Angels
Wildcard: 1/2 games behind the Red Sox
Opponent: @ Yankees (78-46)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup:TEX: Millwood (9-8, 3.48 ERA) NYY: Chamberlain (8-3, 3.98 ERA)
Yesterday: The Rangers had the day off yesterday
Notes
*Marlon Byrd said that he wants Texas to be his "last stop," though he understands that GM Jon Daniels has to do what's best for the organization.
NL East
Philadelphia Phillies
GB: 1st palce
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Pittsburgh Pirates (51-71)
Game Time: 7:05 ET
Pitching Matchup: PHI: Blanton (8-6, 3.86 ERA) PIT: Ohlendorf (11-8, 4.15 ERA)
Yesterday: They beat the Mets 6-2
Notes
*Lee (5-0) did not allow an earned run in seven innings, lowering his ERA with the Phillies to 0.68 in five outings since he was acquired in a July 29 trade with Cleveland.
Atlanta Braves
GB: 7 games behind the Phillies
Wildcard: 4.5 games behind the Rockies
Opponent: Home against the Padres (52-74)
Game Time: 7:00 ET
Pitching Matchup: SDG: Latos (4-3, 4.82 ERA) ATL: Jurrjens (10-8, 2.99 ERA)
Yesterday: They had the day off
Notes
*Will Hanson be the rookie of the year? Or will a guy like Randy Wells steal the honors?
NL Central
St. Louis Cardinals
GB: 1st place
Wildcard:-
Opponent: Houston Astros (61-63)
Game Time: 8:15 ET
Pitching Matchup: HOU: Rodriguez (12-7, 2.89 ERA) STL: Wainwright (14-7, 2.61 ERA)
Yesterday: The Cards had the day off
Notes
*Have pitchers found a way to pitch to Albert Pujols?
Red Sox Acquire Billy Wagner...
Update 12:39: The Red Sox acquire RP Billy Wagner, while the Mets get 2 players to be named later.
Update 12:28: Heyman reports that Wagner is on the verge of accepting a trade to Boston and has 10 minutes to decide and this is also the deadline.
Update 12:27: Buster Olney expects the Red Sox to complete a deal for Wagner.
Update 12:25: It looks like the deal will go through, with an announcement coming shortly.
Update 12:15: The Red Sox and Mets still have not completed a deal for Bill Wagner but one can be completed soon.
Update 12:05: Bill Wagner is now considering a deal to the Red Sox
9:33: Bill Wagner blocked the trade to the Red Sox because of his health. He wants to rest his arm for the rest of the season and come back close to full strength next season. The Mets are out of the playoffs and will be able for him to rest his arm but in the other hand the Red Sox are still in and will need to use him in the bullpen as a late inning guy.
Stay tuned...
Update 12:28: Heyman reports that Wagner is on the verge of accepting a trade to Boston and has 10 minutes to decide and this is also the deadline.
Update 12:27: Buster Olney expects the Red Sox to complete a deal for Wagner.
Update 12:25: It looks like the deal will go through, with an announcement coming shortly.
Update 12:15: The Red Sox and Mets still have not completed a deal for Bill Wagner but one can be completed soon.
Update 12:05: Bill Wagner is now considering a deal to the Red Sox
9:33: Bill Wagner blocked the trade to the Red Sox because of his health. He wants to rest his arm for the rest of the season and come back close to full strength next season. The Mets are out of the playoffs and will be able for him to rest his arm but in the other hand the Red Sox are still in and will need to use him in the bullpen as a late inning guy.
Stay tuned...
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