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Around the League: May 22, 2013
News and notes from around the league for May 22, 2013.
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(29-16) Cardinals - 10 at 2 - Padres (21-24)
- Cardinals 2B Daniel Descalso went 3-for-3 with his first career grand slam and an RBI double.
- Cardinals OF Carlos Beltran went 2-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored.
- Cardinals SP Adam Wainwright allowed one run and four hits in 7 1/3 innings to pick up his sixth win.
- Padres SP Edinson Volquez allowed five runs and eight hits in 6 innings for the loss.
- Padres RP Anthony Bass was charged with four runs in his second inning of work.
- Padres 2B Jedd Gyorko went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
(28-18) Reds - 4 at 0 - Mets (17-26)
- Reds SP Mike Leake was scoreless over seven innings.
- Reds 1B Joey Votto extended his hitting streak to 10 games with a single.
- Mets SP Jonathon Niese allowed three runs -- none earned -- through six innings.
- Reds C Devin Mesoraco hit his second home run of the season and drove in two runs.
(22-24) Phillies - 7 at 3 - Marlins (13-33)
- Phillies 1B Ryan Howard returned to the lineup going 3-for-5 with three RBI.
- Phillies OF Ben Revere went 3-for-5 with a double hitting in the 2-hole.
- Marlins SP Jose Fernandez allowed just one run over five innings, taking a no-decision.
- Phillies SP Tyler Cloyd allowed two runs over seven innings.
(18-26) Dodgers - 2 at 5 - Brewers (18-26)
- Brewers RP Jim Henderson earned his ninth save of the season.
- Dodgers SP Zack Greinke allowed five earned runs in four innings.
- Brewers SP Hiram Burgos allowed two runs and six hits over 3.1 innings in a no decision.
- Brewers C Jonathan Lucroy went 3-for-4 with an RBI and run scored.
- Dodgers 2B Skip Schumaker went 2-for-4 with a run scored.
(26-20) Diamondbacks - 4 at 5 - Rockies (25-21) (10 innings)
- Diamondbacks SP Ian Kennedy gave up three runs and seven hits over 6 innings in a no decision.
- Rockies SP Jhoulys Chacin went 6.1 innings allowing three runs and three hits in a no decision.
- Rockies SS Troy Tulowitzki went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored.
- Rockies C Wilin Rosario went 2-for-4 and knocked in the winning run in the 10th inning.
(23-23) Nationals - 2 at 4 - Giants (26-20) (10 innings)
- Giants 3B Pablo Sandoval hit a walkoff homer off Yunesky Maya in the 10th inning.
- Nationals SP Stephen Strasburg pitched seven innings of one-run ball, striking out seven, in a no-decision.
- Nationals RP Rafael Soriano took his third blown save after giving up a run in the ninth.
- Nationals 2B Danny Espinosa went hitless in a fourth straight game, leaving him with a .159 average in 139 at-bats.
(18-26) Cubs - 4 at 5 - Pirates (27-18)
- Pirates SP Wandy Rodriguez registered another quality start, allowing three runs over six frames.
- Cubs SP Matt Garza was scoreless in his season debut allowing one hit and three walks over five innings.
- Pirates OF Travis Snider launched a pinch-hit grand slam.
- Cubs 2B Darwin Barney went 4-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored.
(24-19) Tigers - 5 at 1 - Indians (26-18)
- Tigers SP Max Scherzer dominated over eight innings, giving up only two hits while striking out seven and allowing one run.
- Tigers 3B Miguel Cabrera hit his 12th home run of the season.
- Indians SP Corey Kluber allowed three runs in 6 1/3 innings.
- Tigers OF Andy Dirks went 2-for-5 with a home run.
(23-21) Rays - 4 at 3 - Blue Jays (18-26)
- Rays OF Kelly Johnson hit his eighth home run of the season.
- Rays SP Alex Cobb went 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one run.
- Blue Jays OF Colby Rasmus went 2-for-4 with a double and a home run.
- Rays RP Fernando Rodney recorded five outs to pick up his ninth save of the season.
(24-22) Athletics - 1 at 0 - Rangers (29-17)
- Athletics SP Dan Straily was scoreless over seven innings allowing just two hits.
- Athletics OF Yoenis Cespedes hit his ninth homer of the year.
- Rangers SP Yu Darvish allowed just one run over six innings but took the loss.
- Athletics RP Grant Balfour pitched a scoreless ninth inning to preserve the win.
(27-19) Red Sox - 1 at 3 - White Sox (21-23)
- White Sox RP Addison Reed picked up his 16th save.
- White Sox OF Alex Rios went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
- Red Sox SP Felix Doubront allowed two runs over six innings but took the loss.
- White Sox SP Jose Quintana was scoreless through 6 1/3 innings and allowed just three hits and two walks while striking out five.
(21-21) Royals - 7 at 3 - Astros (13-33)
- Astros OF Jimmy Paredes went 3-for-3 with his first home run of the season.
- Royals OF Alex Gordon went 3-for-4 with a run scored.
- Royals 1B Eric Hosmer went 2-for-5 with two runs scored.
- Royals SP Wade Davis allowed three runs over five innings but escaped with a no-decision.
(28-17) Yankees - 2 at 3 - Orioles (24-21) (10 innings)
- Orioles SP Miguel Gonzalez made up for lost time in his return from the disabled list, allowing two runs over seven frames in a 3-2 win.
- Yankees SP Phil Hughes allowed two runs over six innings but left with a no-decision.
- Orioles OF Chris Dickerson had an infield single and a pair of solo homers.
- Yankees DH Travis Hafner had a pair of RBI singles.
(20-25) Mariners - 0 at 12 - Angels (17-27)
- Angels OF Mike Trout homered in the eighth inning to complete his first cycle.
- Angels SP Jerome Williams blanked the Mariners for eight innings.
- Mariners SP Aaron Harang was lit up for seven runs in 3 2/3 innings.
- Angels OF Josh Hamilton went 2-for-5 and hit a two-run homer off Aaron Harang.
Inter League:
(18-24) Twins - 4 at 5 - Braves (27-18) (10 innings)
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Cubs designated RHP Michael Bowden for assignment.
- Cubs activated RHP Matt Garza from the disabled list.
- Pirates optioned RHP Jered Hughes from Triple-A Indianapolis.
- Pirates activated RHP Jose Contreras from the bereavement list.
- Cubs claimed RHP Eduardo Sanchez off waivers from the Cardinals; assigned him to Triple-A Iowa.
- Giants placed RHP Santiago Casilla on the 15-day disabled list with a cyst on his right knee.
- Giants placed RHP Ryan Vogelsong on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right hand.
- Giants recalled RHP Sandy Rosario from Triple-A Fresno.
- Giants recalled 1B Brett Pill from Triple-A Fresno.
- Phillies recalled RHP Tyler Cloyd from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
- Phillies placed C Carlos Ruiz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20, with a right hamstring strain.
- Nationals purchased the contract of LHP Fernando Abad from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals recalled RHP Yunesky Maya from Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals optioned OF Eury Perez to Triple-A Syracuse.
- Nationals placed RHP Ryan Mattheus on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 20, with a fractured right hand.
American League:
- Blue Jays' top prospect SP Aaron Sanchez was placed on the 7-day minor league disabled on Monday.
- Athletics sent 1B Daric Barton outright to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Orioles activated RHP Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list.
- Orioles optioned RHP Jair Jurrjens to Triple-A Norfolk.
- Yankees sent INF Alberto Gonzalez outright to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
- Angels sent OF Scott Cousins outright to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Rangers activated C A.J. Pierzynski from the 15-day disabled list.
- Blue Jays released RHP Miguel Batista.
- Angels optioned RHP Ryan Brasier to Triple-A Salt Lake.
- Angels activated LHP Sean Burnett from the 15-day disabled list.
- Indians placed 1B Nick Swisher on the paternity leave list.
- Indians recalled INF Cord Phelps from Triple-A Columbus.
- Rangers purchased the contract of LHP Neal Cotts from Triple-A Round Rock.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Marlins prospect left-hander Andrew Heaney allowed an unearned run on four hits and two walks while registering nine strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings for High-A Jupiter on Monday.
- Marlins 1B Logan Morrison (knee) went 2-for-5 with a pair of singles Monday in his first rehab game with High-A Jupiter.
- Braves RP Jordan Walden (shoulder) will not be ready to be activated from the disabled list next Monday.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) didn't throw off a mound Tuesday as hoped.
- Rockies RP Rafael Betancourt is considered day-to-day after being diagnosed with a tight right groin.
- Dodgers SP Josh Beckett (groin) threw on flat ground prior to Tuesday's game.
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) ran in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game.
- Brewers RP Chris Narveson (finger) is scheduled to face live hitters on Friday.
- Brewers RP Tom Gorzelanny (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Friday.
- Giants RP Santiago Casilla will have the cyst on his right knee examined by a specialist on Wednesday.
- Diamondbacks 2B Aaron Hill will have his left hand examined by a doctor next Monday.
American League:
- Royals C Salvador Perez has been diagnosed with a deep right hip bruise and is considered day-to-day.
- Rangers SP Nick Tepesch has been scratched from his Wednesday start due to a blister on his right middle finger.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) allowed one run over three innings Monday in his first minor league rehab start with High-A Dunedin.
- Red Sox prospect right-hander Rubby De La Rosa was scratched from Tuesday's start with Triple-A Pawtucket for precautionary reasons after he tweaked a muscle in his side.
- Orioles OF Adam Jones is dealing with some right leg soreness.
- Red Sox manager John Farrell said he has considered moving OF Jacoby Ellsbury out of the leadoff spot.
- Twins 3B Trevor Plouffe left Tuesday's game in the 10th inning after taking a knee to the head.
- An X-ray on Athletics SS Jed Lowrie's right foot came back clean.
- Blue Jays SP Josh Johnson (triceps) will make at least two more rehab starts.
- Tigers RP Octavio Dotel (elbow) has resumed throwing.
- Athletics SS Hiroyuki Nakajima (hamstring) is expected to be added to the major league roster when his 20-day rehab window expires on Wednesday.
- Athletics 2B Jemile Weeks has been playing some shortstop at Triple-A Sacramento.
- Yankees 3B Kevin Youkilis (back) took three at-bats in an extended spring training game on Tuesday.
- Rangers SP Alexi Ogando (biceps) has been playing catch but said he is only throwing around "40 percent."
- Angels manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible SP Jered Weaver (elbow) could be activated after his appearance at extended spring training on Wednesday.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
American League:
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Tuesday that SP Samuel Deduno will be called up from Triple-A Rochester to start Friday's game against the Tigers.
- Rangers RP Ross Wolf will be recalled from Triple-A Round Rock on Wednesday to start against the A's.
- Orioles manager Buck Showalter said either T.J. McFarland or Jake Arrieta will start on Thursday in Toronto.
- Jon Paul Morosi of FOXSports.com reports that the Orioles will call up SP Kevin Gausman to make his major league debut on Thursday against the Blue Jays.
- The Blue Jays are considering calling up pitching prospect Sean Nolin to start on Friday against the Orioles.
- White Sox RP Hector Santiago will get the start Wednesday in place of the injured SP Chris Sale (shoulder).
- Angels SP Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times speculates that Joe Blanton could lose his rotation spot when Jered Weaver returns from the disabled list
Clint Chisam
May 22, 2013 5:48 AM
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Effectively Wild Episode 208: Refunds for Losses/More Catching Questions/DHs and Defensive Positioning/Most Pitchers in an Inning
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more.
Ben and Sam answer listener emails about refunds for team losses, catcher receiving, defensive positioning, and more.
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Games of Tuesday, May 22
In which Zach writes a farewell letter to Kevin Gausman, who is heading up to The Show on Thursday.
Pitching Prospect of the Day: Ty Blach, LHP, Giants (High-A San Jose): 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 11 K; fringy fastball; slurvy breaking ball; solid-average changeup; back-end profile 39.2 IP, 46 H, 10 ER, 3 BB, 33 K in seven starts.
Position Prospect of the Day: Dilson Herrera, 2B, Pirates (Low-A West Virginia): 3-5, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, 2 K; plus potential power; ability to make loud contact; will be tested by higher-level pitching; right-side-of-the-infield defender; .415/.455/.683 with 2 2B and 3 HR in 41 at-bats.
Other notable prospect performances on May 22:
“The Good”
- Andrew Aplin, OF, Astros (High-A Lancaster): 3-6, 2 2B, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, K; fringy runner; solid-average defensive profile; below-average power; fringy prospect.
- Jesse Biddle, LHP, Phillies (Double-A Reading): 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 9 K; solid-average fastball; potential plus curveball; potential plus changeup. A scout told me “he could have pitched on a league higher than the big leagues, if that is even possible” when talking about his start 16-strikeout start earlier this year; 50.1 IP, 24 H, 14 ER, 24 BB, 60 K in nine starts.
- Christian Binford, RHP, Royals (Low-A Lexington): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; solid-average fastball with life; fringy curveball; developing changeup; looked a bit stiff in the start I saw him; 45.2 IP, 41 H, 14 ER, 11 BB, 46 K in eight starts.
- Matthew Hobgood, RHP, Orioles (Low-A Delmarva): 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K. Well, everyone, I’ll start this off by saying that Matt Hobgood is a prospect. He started off his last outing spotting the fastball down in the zone at 88-91 mph. Fast-forward about two innings, and Hobgood was sitting 95-97 with some angle and spinning an 80-82 mph curveball with some bite. Once looked at as a surefire bust, Hobgood has a chance to be an impact reliever.
- Steven Matz, LHP, Mets (Low-A Savannah): 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K; fastball can touch plus-plus velocity; developing both curveball and changeup; good prospect sneaking under the radar for most; 34.2 IP, 36 H, 11 ER, 11 BB, 39 K
- Francellis Montas, RHP, Red Sox (Low-A Greenville): 5.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K; potential plus-plus fastball; solid-average slider; developing changeup; 39.0 IP, 36 H, 22 ER, 10 BB, 49 K in nine starts.
- Martin Perez, LHP, Rangers (Triple-A Round Rock): 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K; the stuff is progressing back to the level where it was before his injury; will continue to develop in Triple-A before he gets his shot in the show.
- Edward Salcedo, 3B, Braves (Double-A Mississippi): 2-4, 2B, HR, R, RBI; good bat speed; plus pull-side power; plus arm; fringy everyday type who will profile better as a bench player; .289/.355/.447 with 9 2B and 5 HR in 152 at-bats.
- Miguel Sano, 3B, Twins (High-A Fort Myers): 2-3, 2B, HR, 2 R, RBI, BB, K; elite power; big-league bat speed; received a very positive report about his defensive ability recently; shouldn't be long before I am able to see him in the Eastern League; .359/.453/.712 with 11 2B, 2 3B, and 13 HR in 153 at-bats.
- Christian Walker, 1B, Orioles (High-A Frederick Keys): 4-4, 2 RBI, BB; potential plus hit tool; will have to show that he has enough punch in the bat to profile at first base; polished player.
“The Bad”
- Parker Bridwell, RHP, Orioles (Low-A Delmarva): 3.0 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 2 K; the former bonus baby has had a tough go recently after starting off with a couple of solid performances.
- Aaron Westlake, 1B, Tigers (High-A Lakeland): 0-4, 3 K; tough day at the office for this Tigers prospect.
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May 21, 2013 3:49 PM
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Sanabia's Spitball
Alex Sanabia may have broken a rule, but he probably didn't alter the outcome of a game.
As you may have heard by now, Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia indisputably spat on a baseball last night directly after surrendering a home run to the Phillies’ Domonic Brown. David Brown of Big League Stew downplayed its ultimate effect on the game, but at least one Philly sportswriter took great umbrage at this infraction. (Bonus points to the commenter on that last link who said, “Maybe our team should try it? The bullpen in particular.”)
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May 21, 2013 12:51 PM
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Fringe Average: Episode 7
The 7th Fringe Average Podcast: Detectives Stabler & Benson investigate a robbery from The Hudson Cryobank.
Episode 7 of The Fringe Average Podcast: Emails on Measuring Bat Speed, Strikeouts, Julio Teheran. Miguel Cabrera: Best hitter or best player in baseball? Music from Fortified PhonetX (http://fortifiedphonetx.bandcamp.com/)
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Effectively Wild Episode 207: Reevaluating Patrick Corbin/Baseball and Redheads
Ben and Sam discuss whether they've underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there's a bias against redheads in baseball.
Ben and Sam discuss whether they've underrated Patrick Corbin, then talk about whether there's a bias against redheads in baseball.
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Around the League: May 21, 2013
News and notes from around the league for May 21, 2013.
Thanks to Jason Martinez and Clint Chisam of MLB Depth Charts, we'll now be bringing you daily news, notes, transactions, injury updates, and notable performances from the previous day's games...throughout the entire season! And if you like what you see here, don't forget to check out MLBDC's Insider subscription, which also includes starting pitcher rankings and matchups, top 25 batter vs. pitcher stat rankings, lineup tracker (includes lineups from past seven games), rotation report, stat tracker, and more!
Yesterday's Notable Stat Lines:
National League:
(28-16) Cardinals - 2 at 4 - Padres (21-23)
- Padres RP Huston Street notched his 11th save by tossing a perfect ninth.
- Padres SP Jason Marquis allowed two runs -- one earned -- on three hits over six innings for the win.
- Padres OF Chris Denorfia went 3-for-4 with a steal and an RBI.
- Cardinals SP Shelby Miller coughed up three runs on five hits over 5 2/3 innings in the loss.
(27-18) Reds - 4 at 3 - Mets (17-25)
- Reds SP Johnny Cueto won in his return from the disabled list after allowing three runs and three hits in five innings.
- Reds RP Aroldis Chapman bounced back from Sunday's blown save by pitching a perfect ninth in a one-run game.
- Mets SP Shaun Marcum fell to 0-5 after allowing four runs in six innings.
- Mets 1B Ike Davis was removed in a double-switch after going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
- Reds 3B Todd Frazier went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts, dropping his average back down to .224.
- Mets OF Marlon Byrd knocked in all three Mets runs with a homer off Johnny Cueto.
(21-24) Phillies - 1 at 5 - Marlins (13-32)
- Marlins SP Alex Sanabia scattered seven hits while allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings.
- Phillies SP Cole Hamels struck out 10, but he still took a loss after allowing two runs in six innings.
- Phillies RP Phillippe Aumont gave up two runs in two-thirds of an inning.
- Phillies OF Domonic Brown went 2-for-4 and homered.
(18-25) Dodgers - 3 at 1 - Brewers (17-26)
(26-19) Diamondbacks - 5 at 1 - Rockies (24-21)
- Diamondbacks OF A.J. Pollock broke out of a slump by going 3-for-5 with two runs scored.
- Diamondbacks SP Patrick Corbin moved to 7-0 by pitching a three-hitter and striking out 10.
- Rockies SP Jon Garland was roughed up giving up eleven hits and five runs over 6 innings.
- Diamondbacks SS Didi Gregorius went 3-for-5 with two RBI.
- Diamondbacks 3B Eric Chavez went 3-for-5 with an RBI triple.
(23-22) Nationals - 0 at 8 - Giants (25-20)
- Giants OF Angel Pagan went 2-for-5 with a double and three RBI.
- Giants OF Andres Torres went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong pitched well giving up just three hits over 5 scoreless innings before leaving the game due to injury.
- Giants 1B Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored.
- Nationals RP Zach Duke was rocked for four runs on seven hits over 3 1/3 innings.
(20-25) Mariners - 8 at 10 - Indians (26-17) (10 innings)
- Mariners SP Hisashi Iwakuma allowed five earned runs over six innings Monday in the Mariners' loss to the Indians.
- Indians C Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff.
- Indians SP Scott Kazmir was shelled for five earned runs over three innings in a no-decision.
- Mariners RP Tom Wilhelmsen blew his first save of the season.
(23-21) Rays - 5 at 7 - Blue Jays (18-26)
- Blue Jays SP R.A. Dickey yielded three runs (two earned) in eight innings.
- Rays SP Jake Odorizzi gave up three runs in five innings in his debut.
- Blue Jays 1B Edwin Encarnacion went 2-for-3 with a three-run double and a run scored.
- Rays SS Yunel Escobar smacked a two-run homer in a loss.
(24-22) Athletics - 9 at 2 - Rangers (29-16)
- Athletics SP Bartolo Colon allowed just two runs over seven innings.
- Athletics OF Seth Smith went 2-for-4 with a homer, two walks and three runs scored.
- Rangers SP Josh Lindblom was shaky in his first start of the year allowing four runs and seven hits over 4.2 innings in the loss.
- Making his first start this season, Rangers 2B Jurickson Profar went 0-for-2 with a pair of RBI.
(27-18) Red Sox - 4 at 6 - White Sox (20-23)
- White Sox SP Dylan Axelrod allowed two runs and four hits in six innings to pick up a win.
- Red Sox SP Jon Lester yielded six runs -- five earned -- in six innings to take his first loss of the season.
- White Sox 1B Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer off Jon Lester.
- Red Sox C Jarrod Saltalamacchia went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer.
(20-21) Royals - 5 at 6 - Astros (13-32)
- Astros 3B Matt Dominguez went 2-for-4 and hit a three-run homer off Jeremy Guthrie.
- Astros RP Jose Veras struck out two in a perfect ninth to earn his seventh save.
- Royals SP Jeremy Guthrie took a second straight loss after allowing six runs in five innings.
- Royals 2B Miguel Tejada's first homer since July 16, 2011 was a three-run shot off Dallas Keuchel.
(28-16) Yankees - 6 at 4 - Orioles (23-21) (10 innings)
- Yankees SP CC Sabathia gave up four runs and 11 hits in 6 1/3 innings.
- Orioles SP Freddy Garcia yielded two runs and three hits in six innings in a no-decision.
- Orioles RP Jim Johnson took his third straight blown save after giving up a solo homer to Travis Hafner in the ninth inning.
- Yakees 3B David Adams went 2-for-4 and hit his first major league homer off Freddy Garcia.
- Orioles 1B Chris Davis went 2-for-4 with a homer and a walk.
Inter League:
(18-23) Twins - 1 at 5 - Braves (26-18)
- Braves SP Julio Teheran allowed one run over 8 1/3 innings.
- Braves RP Cory Gearrin got a one-out save in a four-run game.
- Braves 2B Dan Uggla hit his 8th homer of the year, a 3-run blast in the 1st inning.
- Twins SP Kevin Correia surrendered five runs in four innings.
- Twins 2B Brian Dozier went 0-for-4 as the Twins' leadoff man, dropping his average to .205.
Player Transactions:
National League:
- Reds activated RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list.
- Reds optioned 1B Neftali Soto to Triple-A Louisville.
- Marlins purchased the contract of 1B/OF Jordan Brown from Triple-A New Orleans.
- Marlins placed OF Matt Diaz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19, with a left knee contusion.
- Mets signed RHP David Aardsma to a minor league contract; assigned him to Triple-A Las Vegas.
- Diamondbacks released INF Mark Teahen.
- Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.
- Phillies purchased the contract of C Humberto Quintero from Triple-A Lehigh Valeey.
- Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.
- Dodgers optioned RHP Matt Magill to Triple-A Albuquerque.
American League:
- Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.
- Red Sox optioned RHP Jose De La Torre to Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Twins recalled LHP Caleb Thielbar from Triple-A Rochester.
- Twins optioned LHP Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester.
- Athletics sent RHP Chris Resop outright to Triple-A Sacramento.
- Rays recalled RHP Jake Odorizzi from Triple-A Durham.
- Rays optioned LHP Jeff Beliveau to Triple-A Durham.
- Blue Jays recalled OF Anthony Gose from Triple-A Buffalo.
- Blue Jays optioned RHP Mickey Storey to Triple-A Buffalo.
- Tigers recalled RHP Luke Putkonen from Triple-A Toledo.
- Tigers optioned RHP Evan Reed to Triple-A Toledo.
- Rangers recalled and then optioned RHP Josh Lindblom back to Triple-A Round Rock.
- Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.
- Orioles signed C Ronny Paulino to a minor league contract.
- Rangers optioned C Robinson Chirinos to Triple-A Round Rock.
Injury Updates:
National League:
- Cardinals OF Oscar Taveras (ankle) is expected to return to action at Triple-A Memphis by the middle of this week.
- Mets RP Frank Francisco (elbow) has resumed throwing.
- An MRI on Dodgers 3B Jerry Hairston Jr.'s knee has revealed tendinitis.
- Rockies OF Michael Cuddyer (neck) will play two games in extended spring training this week and is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.
- Phillies 1B Ryan Howard received a cortisone shot in his left knee on Sunday.
- Phillies C Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.
- Padres manager Bud Black said he'd like OF Cameron Maybin (wrist) to get around 30 rehab at-bats.
- Padres OF James Darnell could need another surgery on his left shoulder after injuring it at Triple-A Tucson on May 14.
- Cardinals SP Jake Westbrook (elbow) plans to resume throwing from a mound on Tuesday.
- Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said RP Scott Elbert's (elbow) velocity during his rehab assignment "still isn't where we want it to be."
- Dodgers SS Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) has been taking ground balls and hitting recently.
- Brewers 1B Corey Hart (knee) ran on the field and took full batting practice.
- Rockies SP Jeff Francis (groin) will throw a bullpen session on Tuesday.
- Nationals SP Ross Detwiler reported improvement with his back Monday and hopes be ready to make his next start.
- Braves RP Eric O'Flaherty will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left ulnar collateral ligament.
- Nationals OF Jayson Werth (hamstring) will not be ready for activation from the disabled list on Friday and could be sidelined for as much as two more weeks.
- Giants SP Ryan Vogelsong was diagnosed with a fractured right hand.
American League:
- Orioles SP Wei-Yin Chen (oblique) will head to the Orioles' spring training complex Tuesday to begin his rehab.
- Rangers C A.J. Pierzynski (oblique) is expected to return to the Rangers' active roster on Tuesday.
- Indians SP Brett Myers (elbow) will make his second minor league rehab start on Wednesday at Double-A Akron.
- Indians C Lou Marson (shoulder) admitted Monday that there is no timetable for his return to the Indians' active roster.
- Rangers SP Colby Lewis (elbow) allowed two runs over 2 1/3 innings Monday in a rehab start with Double-A Frisco.
- Yankees 1B Mark Teixeira (wrist) went 1-for-2 with a walk Monday in his first extended spring training game.
- Mariners SP Danny Hultzen (shoulder) has begun playing catch.
- Angels RP Sean Burnett reported no pain in his left forearm after playing catch on Sunday afternoon.
- Angels SP Jered Weaver (elbow) is scheduled to pitch in a game at extended spring training on Wednesday.
- Yankees C Chris Stewart (groin) estimated Monday that it will be likely be a few more days before he's ready to return to the lineup.
- Athletics C John Jaso's right leg is still bothering him a bit, but he could return to the lineup as soon as Tuesday.
- Red Sox SS Jose Iglesias has been taking ground balls at second and third base at Triple-A Pawtucket.
- Red Sox C David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee.
- Athletics OF Josh Reddick (wrist) will try taking batting practice on Friday.
- Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez (hip) fielded grounders and took 25 swings in an indoor batting cage Monday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.
- Red Sox OF Shane Victorino (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.
- Royals C Salvador Perez left Monday's game with a right hip injury.
- Astros OF Justin Maxwell (hand) hit 15 balls off a tee and took 30 soft-tosses on Monday.
Notes and Rumors:
National League:
- Cardinals RP Trevor Rosenthal has not allowed a run since April 24.
- Dodgers SP Ted Lilly will be available out of the bullpen for the next couple days but then will rejoin the Dodgers' rotation.
- Pitching exclusively out of the bullpen, Diamondbacks RP Josh Collmenter is 1-0 with a 2.45 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 22 innings.
American League:
- Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Monday that OF Anthony Gose will not be an everyday player.
- Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Friday that SP Kyle Gibson, P.J. Walters, or Sam Deduno will be called up to start Friday against the Tigers.
- Red Sox manager John Farrell does not want to use RP Andrew Bailey on back-to-back days for now.
- Rangers manager Ron Washington said 2B Jurickson Profar will split playing time with Leury Garcia at second base while Ian Kinsler is on the disabled list.
Clint Chisam
May 21, 2013 5:10 AM
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