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Padres' Young to skip next start with shoulder tightness

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 16:30:09 EDT

After a first start that showed so much promise for a return to form for San Diego Padres starting pitcher Chris Young, the team announced Friday that he will miss his his next start due to tightness in his right throwing shoulder. Young was brilliant in his opening start on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing just one hit over...

Nationals place struggling Kearns on disabled list with thumb injury

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 13:23:28 EDT

The Washington Nationals placed outfielder Austin Kearns on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday. Kearns has a contusion on his right thumb and is on his way to Baltimore to see a specialist. Reports are that the Nationals may shut him down for the rest of the season. It has been a tough season for Kearns, who is hitting just .195 with three...

Pedro Martinez inks 1-year deal with Philadelphia Phillies

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:08:46 EDT

The Philadelphia Phillies have taken a chance on veteran starting pitcher Pedro Martinez, signing him to a one year deal on Wednesday. Martinez, has been a free agent since his disappointing 2008 season with the New York Mets. It was a season filled with injuries and saw Martinez get tagged with a career high 5.61 ERA and 1.57 WHIP, and earning...

Marlins Option Struggling Sean West to Double-A Jacksonville

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 09:52:10 EDT

The Florida Marlins optioned left handed starting pitcher Sean West to AA-Jacksonville after his start on Saturday. West was sent down after being hit hard by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He failed to get through the fifth inning, allowing nine hits, four walks, and five earned runs including a three run first inning. The 23 year old rookie starter...

Mariners Trade Yuniesky Betancourt to Royals for Pair of Minor Leaguers

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:24:33 EDT

The Seattle Mariners traded shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt for a duo of minor league arms on Friday. Betancourt will be headed to the Kansas City Royals, who gave up a pair of prospects in Derrick Saito and Danny Cortes. The Royals also received cash in the deal. Betancourt is currently on the disabled list with a strained right hamstring and is...

Jayson Werth to Replace Injured Carlos Beltran in All-Star Game

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:57:31 EDT

Jayson Werth is about as hot as you can get. Not only has he homered in four straight games heading into Friday, he is also the newest selection to the National League all-star team. Albeit by way of an injury to Carlos Beltran, Werth has made a strong case for his selection. Werth has now clubbed 20 home runs this season while hitting .268 and...

Braves and Mets Swap Jeff Francoeur and Ryan Church in Trade

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets, two teams that are struggling with inconsistent play in the National League East, swapped two outfielders who have fallen out of grace with their former teams. The Braves sent Jeff Francoeur and cash to the Mets for Ryan Church on Friday. Francoeur, a 25 year old free swinging right fielder with a strong...

Calos Guillen to Begin Rehab Assignment This Weekend

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Detroit Tigers could be getting a much needed boost to their offense later this month as outfileder Carlos Guillen is set to begin a rehab assignment this weekend. Guillen, sidelined since May with shoulder inflammation, has been taking batting practice with the Tigers during their current home stand. He is swinging pain-free and has...

Angels Send Guerrero and Hunter to Disabled List

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Los Angeles Angels will be limping into the all-star break with injuries to Vladimir Guerrero and Torii Hunter. The pair were placed on the 15-day disabled list Friday morning, causing a big blow to the Angels lineup. Both of the moves were made retroactive to July 8th. In response the Angels recalled infielder Brandon Wood and catcher Bobby...

Ryan Doumit activated from DL; should provide much needed ofensive boost

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' catcher Ryan Doumit will rejoining the club on Friday in time for their series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Doumit has been on the disabled list since he fractured his wrist on April 21st. After batting .318 with 15 HR last season, Doumit has played in only 12 games in 2009. He was not expected to come off the DL...

Victorino and Inge Win Final Vote and Claim Last Spots in the All-Star Game

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The votes have been counted and Shane Victorino and Brandon Inge won the Sprint Final Vote contest to become the 33rd player on their respective leagues rosters to make the all-star team. Third baseman Pablo Sandoval of the San Francisco Giants and second baseman Ian Kinsler of the Texas Rangers both finished second in the NL and AL...

Mariners Call Up Chris Shelton, Send Vargas to Minors Before All-Star Break

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Seattle Mariners added some offense on Thursday by calling up first baseman Chris Shelton from AAA-Tacoma. Shelton is a 29 year old slugger that will be playing his fifth season in the majors. He came into the league with Detroit where he had a couple hot starts. In 2005, Shelton hit .299 with 18 home runs in 388 at-bats. The next year his...

Donald Veal rejoins the Pirates while Pearce and Jackson are sent down

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that OF Steve Pearce and RHP Steven Jackson were optioned back to AAA-Indianapolis after today's game against the Astros. LHP Donnie Veal will rejoin the club as his 30-day rehab stint has come to an end. Pearce, 26, was rarely used after being called up on June 21st. He went 1 for 12 with a double, 2 walks, and a...

Oliver Perez Comes off Disabled List, Will Start Against Dodgers Wednesday

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

The New York Mets pitcher Oliver Perez has been activated from the disabled list and will start tonight against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Perez, who has been sidelined with patellar tendinitis in his right knee, has not pitched in the majors since May 2nd in a start in which he could not get out of the third inning. After the start the the Mets...

Athletics Designate Starting Pitching Eveland After Spot Start

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT

It was not a long stay in Oakland for starting pitcher Dana Eveland. Eveland, who was recalled from the minors on July sixth, made a spot start Tuesday against the Boston Red Sox and was sent back down Wednesday morning. The start for the 25 year old pitcher did not go well. Eveland lasted just 2 and 1/3 innings against the Red Sox, allowing...