The latest MLB player news from CBSSports.com http://cbs.sportsline.com en-us Copyright 2009, CBSSports.com Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:45:02 EST 30 http://images.sportsline.com/images/cbsdm/spec/cbssportscom.gif http://www.cbssports.com 380 70 Kenji Johjima didn't play Thursday against the Rangers and has played only four of the team's nine games in July. He's batting .286 (4 for 14) for the month.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1f6aa573ab1c865c42dac1c8d21704b9 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/580790/rss 1247208192580790 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:43:12 EST Franklin Gutierrez increased his hitting streak to 12 games Thursday against the Rangers, going 2 for 4 with a home run and three RBI. He's batting .479 (23 for 48) with three home runs during the streak and .395 (34 for 86) with seven home runs since June 16.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=61a4775631b1e2a078dfd650b8457b3a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392462/rss 1247207832392462 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:37:12 EST Ichiro Suzuki, who entered the game batting only .216 (8 for 37) in July, went 3 for 4 with a double and a run scored Thursday against the Rangers.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e7bf87cec80dd827b2ab37f3fd6c3d47 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/211807/rss 1247207424211807 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:30:24 EST Hank Blalock, now an everyday player with Chris Davis in the minor leagues, went 2 for 3 Thursday at Seattle, giving him three straight multi-hit games. He's batting .406 (13 for 32) with three home runs over his last eight games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f5f003c249ea2a4659ed7823c1e23002 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/288940/rss 1247207170288940 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:26:10 EST Michael Young went 1 for 4 with a stolen base Thursday at Seattle, and he's now batting .344 (11 for 32) in July. He hit only .267 in June.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7ab60fe8028a9f11637a127b9712fee2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/132692/rss 1247206939132692 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:22:19 EST Nelson R. Cruz didn't play for the third game in a row Thursday at Seattle, and according to MLB.com, it has nothing to do with injury or even Cruz's own performance. "It's not that the issue's that I'm sitting Nelson Cruz," manager Ron Washington said. "It's just those guys that are out there did such a great job, how can you pull them off the field?" Cruz is batting .188 (9 for 48) with two home runs and two stolen bases over his last 12 games. "Cruz will get back in there," Washington said. "He's third on the team in games played. It's not like he hasn't been playing. It's just that I just can't make that change after what those guys did [Wednesday] night."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=902ee955a2a5f9aac2d31207f6ecafaa http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/530355/rss 1247206060530355 MLB,SEA,TEX,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:07:40 EST Hanley Ramirez (hip flexor) remained out of the starting lineup for a fifth straight game Thursday at Arizona, but he did appear as a pinch hitter. He got two at-bats during a long eighth inning in which the Marlins scored 10 runs, going 1 for 1 with a walk.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ec2738385167f97c4960599bf058a681 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/393458/rss 1247205064393458 MLB,ARI,FLA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:51:04 EST Orlando Hudson came out in the seventh inning of Thursday's game against the Mets after being hit above the left knee by Brian Stokes' pitch. However, the second baseman said he was fine and expects to play Friday night in Milwaukee. Hudson went 1 for 3 in the game with a three-run double in the first inning.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e1e16d9b34e5d6224ca45954d8d73b3a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284611/rss 1247204748284611 MLB,LA,MIL,NYM Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:45:48 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=e1e16d9b34e5d6224ca45954d8d73b3a&p=4 e1e16d9b34e5d6224ca45954d8d73b3a ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:45:48 EST Yusmeiro Petit had another short start against the Marlins on Thursday. He allowed three runs on six hits in 5 1/3 innings, issuing two walks and recording three strikeouts. He didn't factor in the decision.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=99d926b6a4acf51da228a04d8104d77a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/546240/rss 1247204621546240 MLB,ARI,FLA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:43:41 EST Andrew Miller, who had pitched at least six innings in each of his last three starts, allowed six runs -- two earned -- on five hits in 2 2/3 innings Thursday at Arizona, walking three and striking out none. He didn't factor in the decision.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1aff7481d93ad88a2cae10e03cd0cf24 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1116708/rss 12472040441116708 MLB,ARI,FLA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:34:04 EST San Francisco Chronicle reports that Aaron Rowand said after slamming into the wall on Wednesday catching a line drive that his shoulder felt "a little dead". He was held out of the lineup on Thursday and is considered day to day.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6f9e865042865cb5ba480bafa295b1fc http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/128160/rss 1247203956128160 MLB,SF Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:32:36 EST Tim Lincecum carried a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and won his fourth consecutive start, baffling San Diego with his nasty changeup and a curveball nearly as impressive in the Giants' 9-3 victory against the Padres on Thursday night. Lincecum (10-2) walked Evereth Cabrera to start the game and then Will Venable with two outs in the second. After that, he retired 13 straight and struck out the side in order in the sixth. Tony K. Gwynn broke up the bid when he singled to left leading off the seventh on Lincecum's 82nd pitch. Adrian Gonzalez and Kevin Kouzmanoff followed with singles and Lincecum's night was done after consecutive two-out walks to load the bases. He left to a standing ovation, but was clearly disappointed in how quickly things turned. The shaggy-haired right-hander allowed three runs and three hits, struck out eight and matched his season high with four walks.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6705cbba0620801108058c6bd5e03f89 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1182822/rss 12472034861182822 MLB,SD,SF Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:24:46 EST

]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=977eefb4b412369ed48e7fe7141b78b5 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/580575/rss 1247203408580575 MLB,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:23:28 EST Chipper Jones did not start for a third consecutive game Thursday at Colorado because of sore right groin. He pinch hit in the eighth, drawing an intentional walk. Manager Bobby Cox said there was a chance Jones could return to the lineup Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d31e024dfc60aa2d6e5eabbeb3f50325 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7767/rss 12472033117767 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:21:51 EST Josh Geer saw his winless stretch reach nine starts on Thursday against the Giants, going 0-3 since his lone victory May 23 against the Cubs. He allowed six earned runs on seven hits in 4 2/3 innings, taking a 9-3 loss. He struck out four and walked none, giving up three home runs.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=87d32a72078e4e4621689e7a872f01e8 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1543509/rss 12472031511543509 MLB,CHC,SD,SF Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:19:11 EST Yuniesky Betancourt (hamstring), on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Tacoma, is expected to play one more game Friday and could be activated by the weekend.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=259bd32f4b0d7d51e29641b8beaab60e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/541865/rss 1247202734541865 MLB,SEA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:12:14 EST Chris Shelton was called up to replace Jason M. Vargas on the roster on Thursday. He played third in Triple-A Tacoma out of necessity. Manager Don Wakamatsu will use him as the DH against left-handers and occasionally at first base.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=bf750a1439180e06daba84334607cfa6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392544/rss 1247202587392544 MLB,SEA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:09:47 EST Chris Iannetta, who entered the game 0 for 11 over his last four, went 2 for 3 Thursday against the Braves. He had a triple, two RBI and a run scored.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c83a4c42299dc31167dba8994a298f5d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/584802/rss 1247202556584802 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:09:16 EST

]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=09ea09e3d5919fa2a3aee70bfd31e6b0 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/556425/rss 1247202440556425 MLB,SEA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:07:20 EST Ian Stewart got only one hit Thursday against the Braves, but it was a home run -- his 16th. He also walked three times in four plate appearances, finishing with two RBI and three runs scored.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=fe8ee76967382d3dfc2ad9af42cb4e36 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/584808/rss 1247202384584808 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:06:24 EST David Aardsma recorded his 18th save of the season on Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Rangers. He did not allow a hit or walk in the inning, failing to strike out a batter as well. His ERA dropped to 2.06 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7756eee0953584b0adec24af30307781 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/479025/rss 1247202238479025 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:03:58 EST Clint Barmes went 2 for 5 with two doubles and an RBI against the Braves on Thursday, giving him four two-hit games in his last five. He's batting .200 (11 for 22) during that stretch.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=674f4f6bd116c2a202344436363134e1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/292678/rss 1247202194292678 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:03:14 EST Felix Hernandez (9-3), heading to his first All-Star game, went eight innings, allowing one run and three hits on Thursday in a 3-1 win over the Rangers. He struck out seven and walked two, lowering his ERA to 2.53 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=bd6ee9183d5ebff90a8ad5a1e57bf243 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/541516/rss 1247202044541516 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:44 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bd6ee9183d5ebff90a8ad5a1e57bf243&p=4 bd6ee9183d5ebff90a8ad5a1e57bf243 ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:44 EST Tommy Hunter went six scoreless innings on Thursday in a no decision against the Mariners, allowing four hits, walking three and striking out four. His ERA dropped to 2.35 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7bdc21d0144aeaadf8e284a47adf5f07 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1595123/rss 12472018481595123 MLB,SEA,TEX Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:57:28 EST Yunel Escobar left Thursday's game at Colorado with a lower back strain. The team described his status as day to day. He went 1 for 2 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored before leaving.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=14c4b369aa5458fb3ed4b25af9a2c14d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098922/rss 12472018461098922 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:57:26 EST Jeff Francoeur, who entered the game batting .118 (2 for 17) over his last six, went 3 for 4 with three doubles, two RBI and two runs scored Thursday at Colorado.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e31e0c25f5afa7f6f0474b8371913f6e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/389741/rss 1247201242389741 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:47:22 EST Jose Valverde worked a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday in a non-save situation. He allowed a hit and a walk in the frame but struck out two batters as his ERA fell to 3.66 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5b0448976b4cbbe05832863dae97e114 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284649/rss 1247201112284649 MLB,HOU Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:45:12 EST Huston Street's scoreless streak ended at 8 1/3 innings Thursday against the Braves. He allowed one run on one hit in his one inning of work but still managed to record the save, giving him 22.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8f3b11c9f461b1d438d2ed37fe03a1b9 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/546345/rss 1247200800546345 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:40:00 EST Russ Ortiz gave up six hits and four runs with two walks in three innings on Thursday, taking a no decision against the Nationals. He also had a strikeout as his ERA jumped up to 4.44 with the performance. Afterward, unhappy with being taken out of the game, he went on an almost seven-minute long tirade voicing his frustration. "It became apparent to me from the very beginning of the season that I wasn't going to be given much of a chance or room for error and today is another example of that," he said. "The last two months, I don't think I've really struggled pitching. I struggled today and I'm out after three innings and we come back and win. I don't understand it and I haven't been given a real good reason why I was taken [out]."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=442c07bed1d8b8e2a231831c49b57c43 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7951/rss 12472007117951 MLB,HOU,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:38:31 EST Aaron Cook, who left after five innings in his last start when he jarred his neck on a grounder, pitched only 5 2/3 innings Thursday against the Braves. But his quick hook had more to do with his performance this time. He allowed five runs on nine hits, issuing three walks and recording three strikeouts in the no-decision.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=cb6b940ac76f726f1ba8a38f7c87d06e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/212014/rss 1247200498212014 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:34:58 EST Carlos N. Lee had three hits on Thursday in a 9-4 win over the Nationals. He went 3 for 5 from the dish with a double and two singles. However, he failed to score a run or drive one in.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=3228965a4ef3e1ff0300949c06fd62cc http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/21607/rss 124720023021607 MLB,HOU,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:30:30 EST Lance Berkman's three-run homer was one of 16 hits used by the Astros in a 9-4 victory against the Nationals on Thursday night. Berkman's 18th home run was a two-out shot to the Crawford Boxes in left field in the eighth inning off of Mike MacDougal. He went 2 for 4 overall with a walk, scoring three times to go along with his three RBI.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6bad6f372f76b92fa9945575dafae11f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/22419/rss 124720006722419 MLB,HOU,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:27:47 EST Mike Gonzalez, formerly the team's full-time closer, again entered in the eighth inning Thursday at Colorado. He didn't fare as well this time, allowing two runs on one hit and one walk, recording one strikeout. He suffered the loss, falling to 3-2.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f865324df029f461b8ed62d048664979 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/175027/rss 1247200049175027 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:27:29 EST Mike MacDougal came on to get an inning of work in on Thursday in a 9-4 loss to the Astros. He allowed three earned runs on three hits in the inning, allowing a three-run shot to Lance Berkman.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e43e7483803a38a4cc11fe876aacfc24 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174709/rss 1247199823174709 MLB,HOU,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:23:43 EST John Lannan had a rough outing on Thursday against the Astros in a 9-4 loss. He allowed five earned runs on 11 hits in five innings of work, striking out two and walking one. His ERA climbed up to 3.70 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=09cc52c65ba5113910649efd4e8f80e1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1236946/rss 12471996551236946 MLB,HOU,WAS Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:20:55 EST Tommy Hanson, who had allowed only one run in his last four starts -- a span of 24 1/3 innings -- allowed four in five innings Thursday at Colorado. He gave up six hits and two walks, recording two strikeouts. He didn't factor in the decision.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=eed8a3416813d23215166aa7e63de1ad http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1616925/rss 12471994851616925 MLB,ATL,COL Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:18:05 EST Chicago Daily Herald reports that Bartolo Colon made a start for Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday in his first rehab game. He pitched well, tossing five innings and allowing one run on two hits.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d58a2b9afc8820b177f138b67ab5e04b http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7525/rss 12471990057525 MLB,CHW,CHC Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:10:05 EST Dustin Pedroia got three hits for the third time in four games Thursday against the Royals, finishing 3 for 5 with his fourth home run. He also doubled and scored two runs. He's batting .588 (10 for 17) with two home runs during that four-game stretch.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=528192833c35a64512aa6faf66c44dae http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/547429/rss 1247198942547429 MLB,BOS,KC Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:09:02 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=528192833c35a64512aa6faf66c44dae&p=4 528192833c35a64512aa6faf66c44dae ]]> Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:09:02 EST Burke Badenhop was hit in the knee by a line drive off the bat of Arizona's Gerardo Parra and had to leave Thursday night's game. After the ball hit Badenhop he collapsed to the mound, where he remained for several seconds. Badenhop was attended by the trainer and eventually walked off, favoring his left leg. X-rays were negative, and Badenhop was listed as day to day. Brian Sanches replaced Badenhop with the Marlins trailing 6-0 in the fifth inning.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=0f09c6426e98b16fc77eee6732add0a9 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1473574/rss 12471985901473574 MLB,ARI,FLA Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:03:10 EST David Ortiz homered for the second time in two games and the third time in five games Thursday against the Royals, finishing 1 for 3 with a walk and an RBI. He's batting .278 (5 for 18) over that five-game stretch. The home run was the 300th of his career.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1e3f4709c31cea833692a60a110c0db8 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8236/rss 12471984418236 MLB,BOS,KC Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:41 EST Ryan Church has had his troubles getting hits lately. Over his last five games, Church has only one base hit single in 19 ABs. He has three strikeouts during the span and only one RBI.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=0ae11e72d44c331007df3560e67329ea http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/291996/rss 1247198397291996 MLB,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:59:57 EST Livan Hernandez (5-5) allowed hits to his first three batters and was hammered for four innings while dropping his fourth straight start on Thursday 11-2 to the Dodgers. Serving up his usual array of soft stuff, the right-hander yielded eight runs and 11 hits -- both season highs -- while walking four.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d5c420e1fa9c7812b5af9b7b3972b741 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7710/rss 12471981567710 MLB,LA,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:55:56 EST David DeJesus went 1 for 4 with a two-run homer -- his second -- Thursday at Boston. He also walked. He's batting .348 (16 for 46) over his last 11 games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5b4a9f7280e2890666daa3b6325f1b85 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392080/rss 1247198101392080 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:55:01 EST Gary Sheffield had two hits on Thursday in an 11-2 loss to the Dodgers. He went 2 for 4 in the game with a double and a single, improving his batting average to .282 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9e457ec021922520c6b6b01544e0a8c1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8061/rss 12471979778061 MLB,LA,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:52:57 EST Willie Bloomquist got three hits for the third time in five games Thursday at Boston, finishing 3 for 5 with a triple, an RBI and a stolen base. He's batting .455 (10 for 22) during that five game-stretch.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c58a0ea64ebb7b21ca5ddc59abab8375 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174661/rss 1247197693174661 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:48:13 EST Randy Wolf picked up his fourth win of the season on Thursday 11-2 over the Mets. He tossed 6 1/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits. He struck out three and walked two in the game, lowering his ERA on the season to 3.45.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f39959fd0fcc5aa625c569dec0b2d826 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/127132/rss 1247197682127132 MLB,LA,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:48:02 EST Mark Teahen, 1 for 12 over his last three games, went 3 for 5 with a double, a stolen base and two runs scored Thursday at Boston.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9b14a872df2f73a1cb3ba86c1ee1c7f7 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/490439/rss 1247197375490439 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:42:55 EST Rafael Furcal had a big day at the plate on Thursday in an 11-2 win over the Mets. He went 3 for 5 at the plate, scoring three runs and drawing a walk. Two of his three hits were doubles as his batting average improved to .260 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a2bc61f74ad01afd3643c259e6d32f00 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174989/rss 1247197292174989 MLB,LA,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:41:32 EST Brad Penny, coming off back-to-back quality starts, didn't last long enough for a third straight Thursday against the Royals. He allowed three runs on six hits in five innings, walking one and striking out one in the no-decision.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=592151d8ed95447e82af8381fcac7ee6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/28145/rss 124719705328145 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:37:33 EST Rodrigo Lopez expects to make his next start after leaving Wednesday night's game with inflammation in his shoulder. "It's nothing major," Lopez said. "I feel much better." Lopez isn't needed until July 20 because of the All-Star break.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c452994b5ae22563333c7f3e39115427 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/21618/rss 124719694421618 MLB,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:35:44 EST Joakim Soria recorded one strikeout in 1 1/3 perfect innings Thursday at Boston to record his 14th save. He has been nearly perfect over his last 6 1/3 innings, allowing just one hit with 11 strikeouts.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e0a0e6ef6c8338f7c0d18f8bc861817f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1182834/rss 12471965881182834 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:29:48 EST Luke Hochevar won his third straight start Thursday at Boston, allowing five runs on nine hits in six innings. He also issued one walk and recorded five strikeouts. He hasn't lost a game since June 18 and has a 3.81 ERA during that stretch.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=037763851767f380cbab9fe2126ce591 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1116600/rss 12471963741116600 MLB,BOS,KC Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:26:14 EST Brad Lidge pitched a scoreless ninth inning on Thursday to earn his 17th save in a 9-6 win over the Reds. Lidge did not allow a hit in the inning, striking out two and walking once. He brought his ERA down to 6.89 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6b0a61ef305aa04d28e805545223ceec http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/212027/rss 1247196357212027 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:25:57 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=6b0a61ef305aa04d28e805545223ceec&p=4 6b0a61ef305aa04d28e805545223ceec ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:25:57 EST Jamie Moyer (8-6) allowed six runs and eight hits in five innings, but Philadelphia's offense bailed him out again on Thursday in a 9-6 win. The Phillies have averaged 8.1 runs in Moyer's wins. Moyer struck out two in the game and walked one as his ERA increased to 5.99 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=593aa4909447b6cf069b138ea88c0852 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7909/rss 12471960587909 MLB,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:20:58 EST Jayson Werth hit his 20th home run of the season on Thursday in a 9-6 win over the Reds. He went 2 for 4 in the game with two RBI and a run scored, also drawing a walk. He improved his batting average to .268 on the season with the performance. He has now homered once in each of his last four games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9d6640666b963e7a3ab06f993ddad43c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/44638/rss 124719522944638 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:07:09 EST Chase Utley went 2 for 5 with a home run on Thursday in a 9-6 win over the Reds. The homer was a solo shot, increasing his RBI total to 61 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=276ea4f5bebd213bbb575507a07f3f87 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/288923/rss 1247195027288923 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:03:47 EST Joey Votto extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games on Thursday in a 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He went 1 for 4 in the game two strikeouts, lowering his batting average to .354 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=aaf988ad13ef933c5e6b96c9108bf3e7 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/547434/rss 1247194840547434 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 23:00:40 EST Micah Owings took his ninth loss of the season on Thursday in a 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He tossed 4 1/3 innings, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits. He walked four and struck out one, giving up a homer in the game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c0b4c5d09a2d3c7521672853c5850984 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098982/rss 12471945611098982 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:56:01 EST Brandon Phillips hit a two-run home run on Thursday in a 9-6 loss to the Phillies. He went 1 for 4 in the game, striking out once as his batting average dipped to .267.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a440d807462432b75e4e143c960a995c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/225418/rss 1247194182225418 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:49:42 EST Edwin Encarnacion drove in three runs on Thursday in a 9-6 loss to the Phillies with a home run and a triple to his credit. He went 2 for 4 in the game, scoring twice and striking out once.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6a43e51110de95903a93dfd8a2e78391 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392294/rss 1247193989392294 MLB,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:46:29 EST John Bowker from Triple-A Fresno and he was in the starting lineup in left field against the San Diego Padres on Thursday. San Francisco sent rookie starter Ryan Sadowski to Class A San Jose to keep him on his schedule because the Giants don't need a fifth starter until after the All-Star break.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=bf29eccebd7defabac20e0d279afa59c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1685340/rss 12471918801685340 MLB,SD,SF Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:11:20 EST John Bowker from Triple-A Fresno and he was in the starting lineup in left field against the Padres on Thursday. Bowker, who played 111 games with the Giants last year, was batting fifth Thursday night. San Francisco sent rookie starter Ryan Sadowski to Class A San Jose to keep him on his schedule because the Giants don't need a fifth starter until after the All-Star break. Sadowski (2-1) began his career with 16 scoreless innings before losing to the Marlins on Tuesday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=50a47cab990ed1e49ea67c6ea1d2b8ec http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/546039/rss 1247191656546039 MLB,FLA,SD,SF Thu, 9 Jul 2009 22:07:36 EST Aubrey Huff strained his left groin while running the bases Wednesday at Seattle, and the team is still awaiting word from head trainer Richie Bancells on the severity, according to MLB.com. "He won't be able to say one way or the other if it's minor, major or if he'll be out," manager Dave Trembley said. "[Huff] wanted to go out there [for the bottom of the inning], but Richie said it probably wasn't good to do that." Huff himself doesn't think he'll have to go on the DL. "No, I don't think so," said Huff. "It just crept up on me. I did the whole splits, and it just kind of grabbed me real quick. It's kind of sore, but everything is cool. I think my pride was more hurt than my groin."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=fbe5fbcb679165be06fecdf2371486e4 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/200627/rss 1247182035200627 MLB,BAL,SEA Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:27:15 EST Pedro Martinez says his agent is negotiating with the Phillies, trying to get the pitcher back into the major leagues. Martinez said the Phillies have been scouting him in his native Dominican Republic. "The Phillies saw me this past Tuesday in a simulated game and I felt very good with my fastball and all my pitches," Martinez said Thursday. Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. denied reports a deal was done, but confirmed the team's interest in the three-time AL Cy Young Award winner. "He has not been signed," Amaro said before the NL East-leading Phillies played Cincinnati on Thursday night. "We've seen him pitch. He's not in town." The eight-time All-Star said it was up to his agent and the defending World Series champion Phillies to wrap up contract details.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=feb6b7ba3b6e48c2c75150eb18893a35 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7855/rss 12471813407855 MLB,NYM,CIN,PHI Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:15:40 EST Fernando Martinez is the latest Mets player to go down with an injury. The rookie outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his right knee. The move is retroactive to July 4. To replace Martinez on the roster, the Mets recalled infielder Argenis Reyes from Triple-A Buffalo.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=64c597dfaa2c83337bbd6bf7f5aa7ed4 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1598987/rss 12471808911598987 MLB,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:08:11 EST Fernando Martinez is the latest Mets player to go down with an injury. The rookie outfielder was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with inflammation in his right knee. The move is retroactive to July 4. To replace Martinez on the roster, the Mets recalled infielder Argenis Reyes from Triple-A Buffalo. Reyes was optioned to Buffalo after Tuesday night's game to open a spot for pitcher Oliver Perez, who came off the DL on Wednesday. Reyes never left New York, however, according to team spokesman Jay Horwitz.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=aaf66573defd8a380a9b7f6fdf934202 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1099379/rss 12471807881099379 MLB,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 19:06:28 EST Clayton Richard was called upon to start on three days rest Thursday and did not respond well. He tossed only one-plus inning, allowing six earned runs on four hits. The killer for Richard was a second-inning grand slam hit by Kelly Shoppach.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=717825cee9967e0247b625fad396dca6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1103052/rss 12471801021103052 MLB,CHW Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:55:02 EST Chris Getz went a perfect 4 for 4 from the plate on Thursday in a 10-8 loss to the Indians. He had two RBI in the game, scoring once and drawing a walk. His batting average improved to .258 with the performance. Getz also stole bases in the game, increasing his total to 13 in that department.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d378c934d163280ee0d4b2bd1bfa7a54 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098930/rss 12471797761098930 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:49:36 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=d378c934d163280ee0d4b2bd1bfa7a54&p=4 d378c934d163280ee0d4b2bd1bfa7a54 ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:49:36 EST A.J. Pierzynski went deep for the 10th time this season on Thursday in a 10-8 loss to the Indians. He went 2 for 5 in the game with two runs scored and two RBI, increasing his batting average to .304 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=cc380092e8dbf3b18b73cc90bfd21ebf http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/18720/rss 124717959518720 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:46:35 EST Kerry Wood worked 1 1/3 scoreless innings on Thursday to lock down his 11th save of the season in a 10-8 win over the White Sox. Wood gave up one hit in his appearance, striking out two and lowering his ERA to 4.85.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=2a9866ac844d7e5b2130f28ee675fa14 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/10722/rss 124717943110722 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:43:51 EST David Huff couldn't earn the win because he lasted only 4 1/3 innings. He allowed four runs in the third, capped by Chris Getz's two-run double; Getz had four hits. Huff gave up two more runs in the fifth, including A.J. Pierzynski's homer, before getting yanked.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=dbbb0def8c6931bc6e8acd18ca63074e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1623771/rss 12471792111623771 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:40:11 EST Kelly Shoppach hit a grand slam and had a career-high five RBI, and the Indians built a big lead Thursday before holding on for a 10-8 victory over the White Sox. Shoppach went 1 for 5 in the game with two walks, scoring once and striking out twice.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7578552807b2477367b82ad182865949 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/484146/rss 1247177749484146 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:15:49 EST Ryan Garko ended up with four hits on Thursday in a 10-8 win over the White Sox. Garko had four singles in the game, driving in a run and scoring twice. He increased his batting average to .279 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ad9eb097eacf0301ddff712dff2dc303 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/490286/rss 1247177439490286 MLB,CHW,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:10:39 EST Manny Parra, in his first start since being demoted June 13, was solid Thursday against St. Louis, allowing three hits and a walk. He departed after seven innings with a 1-0 lead before the Brewers bullpen faltered. The left-hander struck out seven and worked around five baserunners.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=696ede144b8099d2a281726f153682de http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392119/rss 1247176824392119 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 18:00:24 EST Joel Pineiro scattered three hits in his third complete game this year as the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-1 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. Pineiro (7-9) benefited from three double plays and faced just one batter over the minimum. He struck out five and walked none while throwing 100 pitches.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6a1120b26a6b68f408932c540a76c171 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/200754/rss 1247176592200754 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:56:32 EST

]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=2ae34f789e2c550a66db18ad80362d29 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448407/rss 1247176424448407 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:53:44 EST Bill Hall missed Thursday's game against St. Louis due to a death in the family. He's expected back on Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=4c94c76b30a99a84b060c62d8fb9be91 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/224423/rss 1247176277224423 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:51:17 EST A.J. Burnett will be the first starter after the All-Star break, followed by CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain and Andy Pettitte.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c7738cd78a3e3966e7d4e18ce286366c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7976/rss 12471754947976 MLB,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:38:14 EST A.J. Burnett will be the first starter after the All-Star break, followed by CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain and Andy Pettitte.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e1940bbd612112f12f0a0a4237f35324 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1232125/rss 12471754181232125 MLB,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:36:58 EST A.J. Burnett will be the first starter after the All-Star break, followed by CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain and Andy Pettitte.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=25fe4291e9d3b3a1b3dba7c470d17f5c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174974/rss 1247175356174974 MLB,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:35:56 EST A.J. Burnett will be the first starter after the All-Star break, followed by CC Sabathia, Joba Chamberlain and Andy Pettitte.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=18720a605f846ea6d62cfc2dfb3c8503 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/21508/rss 124717529621508 MLB,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:34:56 EST Justin Morneau was 0 for 4 Thursday against the Yankees. He went 0 for 10 in the series.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9039914f45de258697300dc1e79f9ba1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/288974/rss 1247175136288974 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:32:16 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9039914f45de258697300dc1e79f9ba1&p=4 9039914f45de258697300dc1e79f9ba1 ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:32:16 EST Jason Kubel went 1 for 3 with a solo home run Thursday afternoon against the Yankees. It was his 14th home run of the season, but first since June 24.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=b22fbd310cbdea6f0639aa14b9b8a8d5 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/393034/rss 1247174698393034 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:24:58 EST Mark Teixeira ended a 23-game homerless drought as the New York Yankees completed a season sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 6-4 victory Thursday. Teixeira connected on the first pitch of the fifth inning. It was his 21st homer of the season and first in 96 at-bats, dating to June 12 against the Mets.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=dd697e2a042d7edfd9be465db447e2f2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284645/rss 1247174567284645 MLB,MIN,NYY,NYM Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:22:47 EST Mariano Rivera recorded his 23rd save of the season Thursday afternoon at the Twins. He allowed a two-out base hit, but got AL league-leading hitter Joe Mauer to ground out to end the game for the second consecutive game. Rivera is second in the American League in saves.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=27cd497c3314783a19f98ff7dc97a2dc http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8019/rss 12471744498019 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:20:49 EST Francisco Liriano (4-9) gave up six runs -- three earned -- on seven hits in 5 1/3 innings for the Twins Thursday against the Yankees. He struck out five batters and walked two.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=78c2d22b41eda85131d123493f75d5a2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/530359/rss 1247173899530359 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:11:39 EST Alfredo Aceves from the bullpen for a spot start in place of the injured Chien-Ming Wang Thursday afternoon in Minnesota. Aceves gave up four runs -- two charged to him when reliever David Robertson walked Denard Span and Matt Tolbert with the bases loaded in the fourth -- on four hits in 3 1/3 innings.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e112c60da832337e3f52cdc4e6ecf7db http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1638980/rss 12471735351638980 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 17:05:35 EST Johnny Damon was given the day off Thursday when the Yankees played an afternoon game in Minnesota. Manager Joe Girardi said Damon was nursing a sore calf and knee.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=dc20b3b862b4990c23fa514cd252349f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7546/rss 12471730917546 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:58:11 EST Mike Redmond (arm) returned to the Minnesota lineup Thursday afternoon against the Yankees. Joe Mauer got half a day off as a DH in a day game after a night game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8b4ee59380ba32345153c0ec13012a00 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/11058/rss 124717285411058 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:54:14 EST Akinori Iwamura, who's expected to be sidelined at least until late August or early September, played catch in the outfield before Thursday's game. He may accompany the team on a road trip following the All-Star break to continue working with the training staff.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=3e24a1a214e606989774b59936e1cc41 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1166034/rss 12471708831166034 MLB,TB Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:21:23 EST Dan Wheeler worked the ninth inning Thursday afternoon against Toronto for his first save of the season. He did not allow a baserunner and struck out one batter in the outing. J.P. Howell, who picked up a win in relief Wednesday, was not used.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5a8ae684893b616c46acf80a5dd8f2ea http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/530358/rss 1247170425530358 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:13:45 EST Dan Wheeler worked the ninth inning Thursday afternoon against Toronto for his first save of the season. He did not allow a baserunner and struck out one batter in the outing.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e09fc871f4311f4e5a2cd65e15bd458d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/151342/rss 1247170325151342 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:12:05 EST David Price outpitched Roy Halladay to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Thursday. Halladay allowed three runs and nine hits in seven innings. The 32-year-old right-hander walked none and struck out eight in his third start since returning from a stint on the disabled list with a groin strain.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6f58e80a45a441c31d7d2c5177316235 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/18820/rss 124717001518820 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:06:55 EST David Price outpitched Roy Halladay to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Thursday. Price (3-3) allowed one run and six hits in six innings. Price struck out seven batters and walked one in the outing.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=253a3e6ee460d74848d5453710746778 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1232130/rss 12471698301232130 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:03:50 EST Nolan Reimold is the Orioles' most productive rookie, though it was former first-round pick Matt Wieters who arrived in Baltimore on May 29 amid a wave of publicity and high expectations. "He doesn't chase a lot of bad pitches, he's got very good poise, he doesn't get caught up in all those things. He just wants to play and hit and swing the bat," manager Dave Trembley said. "He hits with power, yet he hits the ball the other way and he'll take a walk. He just got a lot better quicker than a lot of people thought." Reimold was named AL Rookie of the Month for June after batting .320 in 26 games. He led all rookies with four homers, drove in nine runs and scored 13. Trembley initially kept Reimold low in the lineup, but finally moved him up to fifth June 26.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=3da698541536f735681c89e4ffc0c740 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1200078/rss 12471688601200078 MLB,BAL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 15:47:40 EST Orange County Register is reporting that Angels outfielder Torii Hunter has a strain of his abductor muscle in his right groin. Hunter met with Dr. Lewis Yocum Wednesday night to go over the results of his MRI. Hunter said he was told he has a strain of the adductor muscle in his right groin but there was no evidence of a tear. "It's good news there's nothing torn," Hunter said. "But it's still sad news to me. I haven't been on the DL in years and really don’t want to head that way," Hunter said. "We'll decide that on Friday."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1a8cbaa62211c91439d6015a24093cdc http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/10813/rss 124716492010813 MLB,ANA Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:42:00 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1a8cbaa62211c91439d6015a24093cdc&p=4 1a8cbaa62211c91439d6015a24093cdc ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:42:00 EST Rafael Betancourt (groin) from the 15-day DL on Thursday, sending Jeremy Sowers to the minor leagues. That could signal a return of Fausto Carmona to the major leagues after the All-Star break. Long reliever Tomo Ohka is currently scheduled to start Sunday for the Indians, according to their game notes Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=edd086c7993fd90c4184c62ddea2fce3 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/141687/rss 1247163963141687 MLB,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:26:03 EST Rafael Betancourt (groin) from the 15-day DL on Thursday, sending Jeremy Sowers to the minor leagues. That could signal a return of Fausto Carmona to the major leagues after the All-Star break. Long reliever Tomo Ohka is currently scheduled to start Sunday for the Indians, according to their game notes Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=b1fed86629accadaf4e17d36a74addb6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/533051/rss 1247163888533051 MLB,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:24:48 EST Rafael Betancourt (groin) from the 15-day DL on Thursday, sending Jeremy Sowers to the minor leagues. That could signal a return of Fausto Carmona to the major leagues after the All-Star break. Long reliever Tomo Ohka is currently scheduled to start Sunday for the Indians, according to their game notes Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1348f7da17cefcf89fe43f4cf087d411 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/583495/rss 1247163784583495 MLB,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:23:04 EST Rafael Betancourt (groin) from the 15-day DL on Thursday, sending Jeremy Sowers to the minor leagues. That could signal a return of Fausto Carmona to the major leagues after the All-Star break. Long reliever Tomo Ohka is currently scheduled to start Sunday for the Indians, according to their game notes Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=dfb7e723c237ff8cc555e8713fbff238 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/223412/rss 1247163704223412 MLB,CLE Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:21:44 EST Don Kelly to Triple-A on Thursday. He had been designated for assignment.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=86a33c8c4e54900a458c93b9c5340dbd http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448411/rss 1247163373448411 MLB,DET Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:16:13 EST Kiko Calero (shoulder) from the 15-day DL on Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=582952b43a2a60c6fa625af3b443db6b http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/224664/rss 1247163266224664 MLB,FLA Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:14:26 EST Donnie Veal, who has been out since May 30 with a strained right groin, was activated from the 15-day DL. Veal struggled on an injury-rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Indianapolis, going 0-1 with a 6.43 ERA in nine games, walking 16 and striking out 13 in 14 innings.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=22449feb57d9fbef0309003644984dea http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1179745/rss 12471629871179745 MLB,PIT Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:09:47 EST Alfredo Amezaga was moved to the 60-day DL and rule out for the season Wednesday. He will have season-ending microfracture surgery on his knee, which could put his career in jeopardy.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7e59a4af383e9739c31318299c03f18d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/223535/rss 1247162342223535 MLB,FLA Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:59:02 EST Mitch Jones to the minor leagues Wednesday. He had been designated for assignment Wednesday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f4746664ecadb6c89ae39486a5f5b181 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/490089/rss 1247162085490089 MLB,LA Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:54:45 EST Jeff Gray from the minors Thursday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=55bcc767646d388360023134f9367a23 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1392898/rss 12471618881392898 MLB,OAK Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:51:28 EST Steven Jackson and outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce to the minor leagues Wednesday night.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8b9f32bd9399352f39963818be1fd172 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1221813/rss 12471616931221813 MLB,PIT Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:48:13 EST Steven Jackson and outfielder/first baseman Steve Pearce to the minor leagues Wednesday night.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8e97745a07abd77ebbcbe786f7faa6a2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1102559/rss 12471616081102559 MLB,PIT Thu, 9 Jul 2009 13:46:48 EST Glen Perkins was still sick when he arrived at the ballpark Thursday and will not start against the White Sox on Friday. Perkins missed his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Yankees after waking up with an illness. Manager Ron Gardenhire says Perkins visited with trainers Thursday morning and was scheduled to see a doctor later. After Anthony Swarzak started in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night, Francisco Liriano moved up a day in the rotation to face the Yankees in the series finale Thursday. Nick Blackburn also will move up a day to open the three-game series against Chicago on Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=187b87260f5220eb14e14d06caee5c3c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1262918/rss 12471587071262918 MLB,CHC,CHW,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:58:27 EST Glen Perkins was still sick when he arrived at the ballpark Thursday and will not start against the White Sox on Friday. Perkins missed his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Yankees after waking up with an illness. Manager Ron Gardenhire says Perkins visited with trainers Thursday morning and was scheduled to see a doctor later. After Anthony Swarzak started in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night, Francisco Liriano moved up a day in the rotation to face the Yankees in the series finale Thursday. Nick Blackburn also will move up a day to open the three-game series against Chicago on Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8960d77838b5a093c0df4ebe87053e0d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/549693/rss 1247158553549693 MLB,CHC,CHW,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:55:53 EST Scott Rolen, who has hit safely in 25 consecutive games, is out of the starting lineup for Thursday's game against Tampa Bay. Rolen is normally rested when the Blue Jays play a day game following a night game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=bb1c744aa82eaf499261accfb612d607 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8031/rss 12471572808031 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:34:40 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=bb1c744aa82eaf499261accfb612d607&p=4 bb1c744aa82eaf499261accfb612d607 ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 12:34:40 EST Kendry Morales extended his career-high hitting streak to 12 games Wednesday against Texas when he singled in the second inning. He went 1 for 4.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f82e31c9833b3933b73976d233131796 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/534114/rss 1247154446534114 MLB,ANA,TEX Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:47:26 EST Taylor Teagarden went 1 for 4 Wednesday at the Angels. The one hit was his first home run of the season, a solo shot.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=55f730d101b57eb72818647599202978 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/593277/rss 1247154214593277 MLB,ANA,TEX Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:43:34 EST Marlon Byrd went 1 for 5 with a home run and two RBI Wednesday at the Angels. It was his eighth home run of the season. Four of those home runs have come in the last 10 games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c407b3d66c3a1b500c39f34d245139b6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284578/rss 1247153746284578 MLB,TEX,ANA,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:35:46 EST Ben Zobrist drove in four runs with a home run and tiebreaking ninth-inning single that gave the Rays a 10-9 victory against slumping Toronto on Wednesday. He went 3 for 5 with three runs scored.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=88170543d0d36cdb37d50e9a84c117bf http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1099014/rss 12471530011099014 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:23:21 EST Vernon Wells went 2 for 5 with a solo home run and three runs scored Wednesday at Tampa Bay. It was his third straight game with multiple hits.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ee52e676c4c52203ff3bac5ccc8ffabf http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/44628/rss 124715269944628 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:18:19 EST Adam Lind went 1 for 5 with a solo home run Wednesday at Tampa Bay. It was his 19th home run of the season and fourth home run in his last six games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=df2d4c6f1bcd67e633662a119ccdf2ee http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/547682/rss 1247152266547682 MLB,TB,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 11:11:06 EST Andruw Jones hit three early home runs for the Rangers on Wednesday night against the Angels in an 8-1 win. His first two homers came off Ervin Santana in the first and third innings. His third shot - a solo drive in the fifth - came against reliever Rich Thompson and gave the Rangers a 6-1 lead. With a chance to tie the major league record for home runs in a game, Jones popped out in the sixth against Kevin Jepsen and was struck out by Jason Bulger leading off the ninth. There have been 15 four-homer games in the majors. Carlos Delgado was the most recent player to do it, for Toronto in 2003.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c78d4d1af21ea0e3ff49306406d71b51 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7764/rss 12471187167764 MLB,ANA,TEX,TOR Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:51:56 EST Andruw Jones hit three home runs in his first three at-bats and the Rangers routed the Angels 8-1 on Wednesday night. The Rangers got to Angels starter Ervin Santana early, with Jones hitting home runs off him in the first and third, the latter sailing over the left field pole to give Texas a 4-0 lead. He had trouble in every inning but the second and allowed Omar Vizquel to score in the third on a wild pitch. Santana (1-5) then gave up the homer to Jones, a first-pitch hit that was driven over the left center field wall into the grassy knoll alongside the rocks in center field. He ended up pitching only four innings, allowing five earned runs on seven hits. He struck out for and walked one.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=536e4ee3d344d01f61b310c41df7feb6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/479168/rss 1247118536479168 MLB,ANA,TEX Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:48:56 EST Vicente Padilla (7-4) struck out four and gave up one run in six-plus innings before leaving the game because of a bruised right palm. Pitching on eight days rest, Padilla gave up seven hits against the short-handed Angels, who were missing center fielder Torii Hunter and slugger Vladimir Guerrero because of injuries. Padilla struck out four and walked one before exiting the game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c2e11a5f7259e3c82d6d520c27e6ba0b http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/136232/rss 1247117984136232 MLB,ANA,TEX Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:39:44 EST Chris Narveson was designated for assignment on Wednesday to make room for Manny Parra on the roster.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=84d31d297584bc8fc293e0cb547d1f2b http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448956/rss 1247116824448956 MLB,MIL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:20:24 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=84d31d297584bc8fc293e0cb547d1f2b&p=4 84d31d297584bc8fc293e0cb547d1f2b ]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:20:24 EST Kyle Lohse (right forearm) threw six scoreless innings on Tuesday night in a rehab start at Triple-A Memphis and is expected to start one of the games Sunday in a doubleheader with the Cubs.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8169c8c79f1ad090234cc229047bd539 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/223481/rss 1247116163223481 MLB,CHC,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:09:23 EST Trevor Hoffman had not worked since June 29 before getting called upon to get the save on Wednesday in a 5-4 win over the Cardinals. Hoffman allowed a hit and two walks in his inning of work but did not allow a run as he needed 26 pitches to deliver the win.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=dc94b4b3c7c4135d6b56b05be5f5393a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7722/rss 12471159667722 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:06:06 EST Jeff Suppan was taken out in the sixth inning of Wednesday's game against the Cardinals. He allowed four earned runs in the game on six hits, tossing 5 2/3 innings. He walked four and struck out two.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=4ba885a2d2e066ec64f00723cdf5959d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8106/rss 12471156638106 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 01:01:03 EST Mat Gamel hit his third home run of the season on Wednesday in a 5-4 win over the Cardinals. He went 1 for 4 in the game with two RBI and two strikeouts. His batting average stayed level at .247 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c56a4a458d75d8a2ea5eee7d2b4b7e82 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098929/rss 12471153261098929 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:55:26 EST Todd Wellemeyer tossed four innings on Wednesday against the Brewers, taking a no decision. He allowed four earned runs on seven hits, striking out three and walking four. He also gave up a home run as his ERA went up to 5.58 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=085418c273f773d9d08a15726727ad7d http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/383416/rss 1247115053383416 MLB,MIL,STL Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:50:53 EST Denard Span recorded two hits and stole a base on Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. It was Span's third multi-hit game in his last five starts and second stolen base in his last six games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=122379fd29dc533da5438741f5db1696 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/549986/rss 1247113892549986 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:31:32 EST Anthony Swarzak took his third loss of the season on Wednesday against the Yankees. Swarzak allowed four earned runs on eight hits in 4 1/3 innings, falling to the Yanks 4-3. He walked one and failed to record a strikeout as his ERA jumped up to 4.50 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5389c6b05b5da416ab2c77137e432830 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1102983/rss 12471136201102983 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:27:00 EST Joe Mauer provided most of the offense for the Twins on Wednesday in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees. He went 3 for 5 in the game with a home run and double, driving in two of the team's three runs. He improved his batting average to .388 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=588533e80e8261403f01248ca2bd53d2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/288970/rss 1247113237288970 MLB,MIN,NYY Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:20:37 EST Nick Swisher increased his games with an RBI streak to four on Wednesday with a 1 for 4 performance in a 4-3 win over the Twins. Swisher drove in one in the game and has a total of six RBI in his last four games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8e792ecbc716a663d2cd8c70aafcc9e6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/392256/rss 1247112381392256 MLB,NYY,MIN Thu, 9 Jul 2009 00:06:21 EST Brian Shouse (elbow strain) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Friday at Tropicana Field and could be ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment some time after the All-Star break.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d49eee25968d7668d04c6787566970ab http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/10752/rss 124711099510752 MLB,TB Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:43:15 EST Francisco J. Rodriguez gave up a leadoff homer in the ninth inning to Manny Ramirez but was able to come back and earn his 22nd save of the season on Wednesday in a 5-4 win over the Dodgers. Rodriguez got Andre Ethier to ground into a double play to finish off the contest.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5dccb9529320c01856d8cda520e9c483 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/288981/rss 1247110753288981 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:39:13 EST Brian Tallet was awful and Rays starter Scott Kazmir wasn’t much better. Both pitchers ended up with no decisions in a wild high-scoring affair. Tallet gave up eight earned runs on 11 hits over just three innings. He walked two and struck out four. His ERA is at 4.95 on the season after the horrendous outing.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7e9733e0886eb82a4ef52d854068ce24 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/370396/rss 1247110746370396 MLB,TB,TOR Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:39:06 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=7e9733e0886eb82a4ef52d854068ce24&p=4 7e9733e0886eb82a4ef52d854068ce24 ]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:39:06 EST Scott Kazmir didn’t have his good stuff working on Wednesday against the Blue Jays. He’s just lucky that opposing starter Brian Tallet was even worse. Neither starter factored into the decision in a wild high-scoring affair. Kazmir allowed seven runs to cross the plate on nine hits over 6 1/3 innings. He walked two and struck out four. Kazmir gave up two long balls and his ERA is very high at 7.11 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9405ac3b5e260f07a1dafc057445638f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/483346/rss 1247110700483346 MLB,TB,TOR Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:38:20 EST Oliver Perez won despite a wild return from the disabled list and the depleted Mets finally mustered some offense Wednesday night, overcoming Manny Ramirez's homer in a 5-4 victory over the Dodgers. Perez (2-2) was wild all night, but didn't wilt. He walked a season-high seven in five innings, then left for a pinch hitter with a 5-2 lead. He allowed four hits and struck out two, throwing 55 of 108 pitches for strikes.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=720b146e5e868e90a98701302454a1e5 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/225417/rss 1247110496225417 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:34:56 EST Scott Downs was immediately inserted into the game on Wednesday after being activated off the DL earlier in the day. Downs relieved Jason Frasor in the bottom of the ninth inning after Frasor put the winning run on base. With two outs, Downs entered the game and after Carl Crawford stole second and third and Downs walked Carlos Pena, Ben Zobrist hit a game-winning single off him. Frasor took the loss but Downs didn't even record an out.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=2451b72bb14d692424d2ac5511cdf168 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174677/rss 1247110458174677 MLB,TOR Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:34:18 EST Jermaine Dye had three RBI and the surging Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Wednesday for their 16th victory in the last 22 games. Dye had an RBI double in the first inning and a run-scoring single in the third off Aaron Laffey. He singled home another run in the seventh off Jose Veras. He finished 3 for 4 and is batting .297 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=f49e814de648bc60b64409e6ab164a09 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/10873/rss 124711009210873 MLB,CHC,CHW,CLE Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:28:12 EST Hiroki Kuroda yielded five runs -- four earned -- and eight hits in 4 1/3 innings on Wednesday, taking a 5-4 loss to the Mets. He walked two and struck out one as his ERA increased to 4.27 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8344cb6a7686d1eaead47205e9d17af6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1442917/rss 12471100741442917 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:27:54 EST Jhonny Peralta homered during Wednesday's loss to the Chicago White Sox. Peralta went 1 for 4 and blasted his sixth of the season for a solo shot in the 7th inning to end Jose A. Contreras' bid for a shutout. He's hitting .254 for the Indians this season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c3a7aef37f56dfe37b3f0c0095384e28 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/224393/rss 1247109969224393 MLB,CHC,CHW,CLE Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:26:09 EST Aaron Laffey from the 15-day disabled list to start on Wednesday night against the Chicago White Sox. Laffey took the loss in the game as he allowed four runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked two and struck out one. His ERA is 4.24 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1ca7966661212e95ed268920e878b3e7 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1200054/rss 12471097851200054 MLB,CHC,CHW,CLE Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:23:05 EST Casey Blake used a good eye at the plate on Wednesday against the Mets. He was able to draw four base on balls in the game, going a combined 0 for 1 with a strikeout. Unfortunately, he was unable to score after any of his four walks.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=10bb5412aa594a203c1e94531517a3ef http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/21493/rss 124710972621493 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:22:06 EST Jose A. Contreras allowed one run over 6 1/3 innings and the surging Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Indians 5-1 on Wednesday for their 16th victory in the last 22 games. Contreras (4-7) allowed six hits, walked one and struck out nine. His ERA is at 4.54 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=3b6cd667d4ecffadabe17f53ed7facab http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/389780/rss 1247109631389780 MLB,CHC,CHW,CLE Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:20:31 EST Matt Kemp went a perfect 3 for 3 from the plate on Wednesday in a 5-4 loss to the Mets. He had a triple and two singles in the game, scoring twice and drawing a walk. His batting average improved to .314 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=45fbf04a332f48baec5e30cccd4aac75 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/549974/rss 1247109547549974 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:19:07 EST Mark Kotsay played for the first time since July 5 on Wednesday against the A's. Kotsay was resting his sore calf and returned to go 1 for 4 with a single and a stolen base. It was his first steal of the year. He's hitting .288.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=225d59266829023969af7f494c48dfa1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7792/rss 12471092467792 MLB,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:14:06 EST Manny Ramirez hit a leadoff shot to right in the ninth inning off Francisco Rodriguez, decreasing the Mets' lead to one in what ended up being a 5-4 New York win. It was Ramirez's only hit in five at-bats, leaving three base runners on.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=35ccc75d8d6820ba769bb3ffc6363370 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7996/rss 12471086187996 MLB,LA,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:03:38 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=35ccc75d8d6820ba769bb3ffc6363370&p=4 35ccc75d8d6820ba769bb3ffc6363370 ]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 23:03:38 EST Raul Ibanez is scheduled for another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday night after taking off Wednesday. Ibanez, out with a groin injury since mid-June, could rejoin the Phillies on Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9717e20625663287a2ea838073ff0cd8 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7744/rss 12471081147744 MLB,PHI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:55:14 EST J.D. Drew led off the sixth with a home run on Wednesday in a win over the A's. The homer was a solo shot and was his 12th of the season. He finished 1 for 3 from the lead off spot in the order with two runs scored. He added a walk and is batting .260 for the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=407e31d0826862a5c96f0afa8aa19e8e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/18741/rss 124710797618741 MLB,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:52:56 EST Jack Cust doubled and drove in a run on Wednesday in a loss to the Boston Red Sox. Cust singled twice as he went 3 for 5 on the night. He is hitting .232 for the A's.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=2c9924bbd22cbd92d0e79b0291f95231 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/23649/rss 124710784723649 MLB,OAK,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:50:47 EST Kurt Suzuki went 3 for 5 on Wednesday in a loss to Boston. The A's catcher singled three times and drove in two runs. He's hitting .289 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=144260225b7ea88ef95520b9d3a7a099 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/546504/rss 1247107749546504 MLB,BOS,OAK Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:49:09 EST Jonathan Papelbon had a shaky ninth inning on Wednesday against the A's. He regrouped and got three outs for his 22nd save of the season. Papelbon gave up two hits and a walk in the inning as a run scored but struck out two as well. His ERA is 1.89 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=be1c8c9b193b40da12a117d021be86f1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/549684/rss 1247107527549684 MLB,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:45:27 EST Tim Wakefield earned his AL-leading 11th victory, and David Ortiz homered and drove in four runs to lead the Boston Red Sox over the Oakland Athletics 5-4 Wednesday. Wakefield (11-3) left to a standing ovation in the seventh inning in his final scheduled start before the break. The 42-year-old knuckleballer is 9-0 in his last 11 starts at Fenway Park. Wakefield gave up one earned run despite allowing 10 hits. He struck out eight and walked one. His ERA is at 4.14.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=86e7876a74f807007497deb4d4c06971 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8164/rss 12471073848164 MLB,BOS,OAK Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:43:04 EST Shane Victorino's RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning lifted the Phillies over the Reds 3-2 on Wednesday night. Pedro Feliz led off the bottom of the ninth with a single off David Weathers (1-2). After Paul Bako popped up a bunt and pinch-hitter Eric Bruntlett flied to right, Jimmy Rollins walked. Victorino, one of the candidates for the final roster spot on the NL All-Star team, followed with a liner to left-center that scored Feliz. Victorino went 2 for 4 in the game with a walk and a run scored.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1af32ae9c5b6be1e5c6a0198fcba44df http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/292349/rss 1247107326292349 MLB,CIN,PHI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:42:06 EST Trevor Cahill gave up four runs in a loss to the Red Sox on Wednesday night. Cahill was out-pitched by Tim Wakefield en route to falling to 5-8 on the season. He allowed four hits over 5 1/3 innings and walked three. Cahill struck out two and gave up two long balls. His ERA is at 4.67 for the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7672086ac1b5e37bb3cb98f61323411c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1619075/rss 12471072391619075 MLB,BOS,OAK Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:40:39 EST David Weathers saw his record drop to 1-2 on the season Wednesday, taking a 3-2 loss at Philadelphia. Weathers gave up a walk-off RBI single to Shane Victorino with the game tied at 2-2 in the bottom of the ninth. He allowed two hits and a walk, coming on with two outs in the eighth and allowing the RBI single with two outs in the ninth.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=87cd187e0afdec0135727d3e41090a0c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8173/rss 12471070278173 MLB,CIN,PHI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:37:07 EST Jay Bruce is yet to pick up a base hit in the team's current series at Philadelphia. Through the first three games of the four-game series, Bruce is a combined 0 for 11 at the dish with three strikeouts and no walks. His batting average has dipped to .209 with the performance.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=00adba18459b2c21591c51db3e1d4b77 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1133731/rss 12471067761133731 MLB,CIN,PHI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:32:56 EST Homer Bailey tossed six strong innings but ended up taking a no decision on Wednesday in a 3-2 loss to the Phillies. He allowed two earned runs on seven hits, striking out six and walking none. He gave up a homer in the game to Jayson Werth.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=18a26cb48a8ce5b2d6c65a63e2bfc2fe http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/583492/rss 1247106542583492 MLB,CIN,PHI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:29:02 EST Clete Thomas and Magglio Ordonez will platoon in right field, with Thomas playing against right-handed pitchers and Ordonez against lefties.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=0c73a39c54f00a0151635a91bea5bd10 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1102860/rss 12471055261102860 MLB,DET Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:12:06 EST Clete Thomas and Magglio Ordonez will platoon in right field, with Thomas playing against right-handed pitchers and Ordonez against lefties.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=9378ca26f6551ba8e63a9684ce445c01 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7946/rss 12471054557946 MLB,DET Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:10:55 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=9378ca26f6551ba8e63a9684ce445c01&p=4 9378ca26f6551ba8e63a9684ce445c01 ]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:10:55 EST Jose Guillen was in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Tigers one day after leaving the game with a leg injury. Guillen went 0 for 4 and is batting .246.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=326a2ee98f23e1338447e1d042c2d5ac http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8229/rss 12471053588229 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:09:18 EST Mitch Maier was back in the lineup on Wednesday in a loss to the Tigers. He went 0 for 2 in the game. He's hitting .212 for the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ed49ad2df9bb6cb213c7c566d0495e51 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448948/rss 1247105266448948 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:07:46 EST Alberto Callaspo homered during a loss to the Tigers on Wednesday. Callaspo went 1 for 3 as he connected off Luke French in the 7th inning with nobody on base. He's hitting .301 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=fbbdd7fc4ccb74befc18d3cc766326bb http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/479166/rss 1247105186479166 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:06:26 EST Billy Butler went 3 for 4 on Wednesday in a loss to the Tigers. Butler doubled three times in the game and is batting .293.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a7267bf07db8f4cb9ddbb494e891cba8 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/584800/rss 1247105000584800 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:03:20 EST Fernando Rodney threw a perfect ninth inning on Wednesday against the Royals with two strikeouts for his 19th save. His ERA is at 4.03.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1b858b5e02418bc924b4e32242b5c988 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284634/rss 1247104859284634 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 22:00:59 EST Luke French outdueled Zack Greinke and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday. French (1-0) beat Greinke in just his second career start, holding the Royals to one run and six hits in 6 1/3 innings. He walked one and had two strikeouts. His ERA is at 1.93.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=10ea55d3a3ea1344f5b2c3137da6f4da http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1675960/rss 12471047161675960 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:58:36 EST Zack Greinke struck out nine hitters on Wednesday but lost to the Detroit Tigers. Greinke fell to 10-5 on the season as he allowed three runs on seven hits over six innings. He walked two and his ERA is at 2.12 for the year. He didn't have his normal command as he needed 100 pitches to go just six frames.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=2c6ecdcbe8ab1ff61841b9a87270dab9 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/390851/rss 1247104519390851 MLB,DET,KC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:55:19 EST Vladimir Guerrero left Tuesday's loss to the Rangers with a strained muscle behind his left knee. He is waiting for MRI results as he didn't play on Wednesday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=09a2fd0f72f3d083e8d000b1e7f556bd http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7669/rss 12471040857669 MLB,ANA,TEX Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:48:05 EST Jed Lowrie from the 60-day disabled list and then optioned him to Single-A Lowell so he could continue to play as he recovers from a sprained left wrist. To make room for Lowrie on the roster, outfielder Jonathan Van Every was designated for assignment on Wednesday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c7ed8e6fc2572433a88cb41d91a5d71e http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/548913/rss 1247103739548913 MLB,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:42:19 EST Jed Lowrie from the 60-day disabled list and then optioned him to Class A Lowell so he could continue to play as he recovers from a sprained left wrist.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5d144af27d481d617f7e27e26aace056 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1098963/rss 12471036541098963 MLB,BOS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:40:54 EST Dave Bush will have a rehab start at Single-A Wisconsin on Friday.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=98c02b72e8ca0d86efa75160ef8356b0 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/486527/rss 1247103509486527 MLB,MIL Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:38:29 EST Jason Schmidt threw 87 pitches over six innings Tuesday in his latest rehab outing with Albuquerque. Schmidt allowed four earned runs and seven hits, striking out five and walking one. Torre said the report he got was "OK." "I guess he gave up a three-run homer. Velocity was OK," the manager said. "We're going to take a look and see where we are. But he didn't go backward. He just didn't move forward again."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ae720374155b5cbc954a5964d509d72a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/8053/rss 12471032888053 MLB,LA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:34:48 EST Conor Jackson has been out since May 12 with pneumonia, and manager A.J. Hinch said Jackson is not close to returning, although he's been doing some baseball activities. "He's inching along, not progressing as quickly as we'd like, but there's not much we can do," Hinch said.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=243924bee64d19dc74d3353a857c232a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/489783/rss 1247103083489783 MLB,ARI Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:31:23 EST Dennis Sarfate (circulatory condition) threw a two-inning simulated game Wednesday and will be sent out on a rehab assignment.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=531e4db9df27c5ef8d42ba586b50fdc2 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448418/rss 1247102746448418 MLB,BAL Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:25:46 EST Cesar Izturis (appendicitis), rehabbing with Double-A Bowie, is expected to be activated Friday. "It'll be just good to have him back on the club because he's so good at what he does," Birds manager Dave Trembley said. "He does a lot more than just play shortstop. I think he's one of the leaders on the team."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=10a4aee87e53a54c2d6cac4e8a3dadf4 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174699/rss 1247102692174699 MLB,BAL Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:24:52 EST Jose Lopez had a great night at the plate on Wednesday against the Orioles. He was not very good in the field. Lopez made two costly errors in the ninth inning as Baltimore scored five runs in the inning to win the game. Prior to that, however, he had gone 2 for 4 with his 12th home run, a two-run shot, in the 1st inning. He added a double and scored twice in the game. His two RBI give him 50 on the season and his batting average is at .260.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1cc715b10b0aac36962c4d88c323a0da http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/224425/rss 1247101634224425 MLB,BAL,SEA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:07:14 EST Melvin Mora went 2 for 4 on Wednesday in a win over the Mariners. Mora doubled twice in the game and scored a run. He also walked and is batting .261 for the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=fcd2ffdf49ca96a277c71f560c8c4709 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/27501/rss 124710145827501 MLB,BAL,SEA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:04:18 EST Brian Roberts sat out a second straight game with a respiratory infection on Wednesday against the Mariners. Roberts pinch hit later in the game and went 0 for 1. He played the field after his at bat. He's hitting .274 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ea06d6cc9b679a043dcea1de941912eb http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/223690/rss 1247101311223690 MLB,BAL,SEA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 21:01:51 EST David Hernandez gave up a two-run home run with two outs and two strikes against Jose Lopez in the 1st inning against the Mariners on Wednesday. That was all the runs he’d allow in the entire game but left with a deficit. The Orioles would come back to win the game late but it was too late for Hernandez to factor into the decision. Hernandez gave up just the two runs on five hits over six solid innings and showed a lot of poise in regrouping and going scoreless the rest of the way. Hernandez walked two batters and finished with three strikeouts. His ERA is 3.94 on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=5a413064ebd49bb42ea9035e5d157f89 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1630080/rss 12471011421630080 MLB,BAL,SEA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:59:02 EST George Sherrill picked up his 19th save of the season on Wednesday in a win over the Mariners. Sherrill gave up a hit in the ninth inning and struck out a batter. His ERA is 2.55 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=4d4413b9ee658bdb6273594feecb90bb http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/479390/rss 1247100774479390 MLB,BAL,SEA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 20:52:54 EST Jose Molina from the disabled list. To make room for Molina, the Yankees sent promising prospect Francisco Cervelli to Triple-A Scranton.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=b1888da43e9f9c3e7b9d1ae7e3211664 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1200051/rss 12470944361200051 MLB,NYY Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:07:16 EST Jose Molina from the disabled list. Manager Joe Girardi says Posada likely will finish out the series against Minnesota on Thursday and Molina would get his first action on Friday against the Los Angeles Angels.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=cdda554aef7728ee901d6db3163092a6 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/27429/rss 124709434927429 MLB,LA,ANA,MIN,NYY Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:05:49 EST Cory Wade from the minors to replace injured reliever Ronald Belisario. Belisario was placed on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday with a strained right elbow. The rookie right-hander went back to Los Angeles for tests, which showed no structural damage. He will rest for a week before being re-evaluated.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a821e436b29684fcd6c5b5bc607ccb25 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448908/rss 1247094261448908 MLB,LA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:04:21 EST Cory Wade from the minors to replace injured reliever Ronald Belisario.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=20a30348b11a29437d2c27323a837247 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1402915/rss 12470941801402915 MLB,LA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 19:03:00 EST Felipe Lopez went 1 for 3 with a three-run home run and two walks Thursday against San Diego. It was his fifth home run of the season and first since May 31.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=1028b53546ad94946346c336e4930229 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/127707/rss 1247093046127707 MLB,ARI,SD Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:44:06 EST http://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=1028b53546ad94946346c336e4930229&p=4 1028b53546ad94946346c336e4930229 ]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:44:06 EST Chad Qualls pitched an inning in Wednesday's win over the Padres. It was not a save situation. Qualls did not give up a run but allowed a walk and two hits. He struck out two and his ERA is at 3.72.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=b14c8f9d15f23608db68eccd3b756026 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/448415/rss 1247092534448415 MLB,ARI,SD Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:35:34 EST Ryan Spilborghs smacked an RBI triple in Wednesday's win over the Nationals. It was his only hit of the game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=e8fc5f76711505f37f63bae3ba302d55 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/548829/rss 1247092443548829 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:34:03 EST Max Scherzer was subject to some rotten luck on Wednesday as he pitched to a no decision against the Padres. Scherzer pitched very well in the start as he allowed just two runs on four hits over seven strong innings. He walked three and struck out nine in the start. He left with the Padres in the lead, however, only to see his offense score five times in the bottom of the 8th inning and win the game. Scherzer has a 3.64 ERA on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=57eaa86ad6a6be0c489bed66b9d59536 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1225651/rss 12470923751225651 MLB,ARI,SD Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:32:55 EST Chad Gaudin pitched to a no decision on Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gaudin gave up one run on three hits over 6 2/3 innings before the D-backs lit up the Padres’ bullpen. Gaudin’s record stays put at 4-7 as he walked four and had seven strikeouts. Gaudin has a 5.03 ERA on the season.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=568dca7686403da4ec2af00d4d2d0fe4 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/404386/rss 1247092334404386 MLB,ARI,SD Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:32:14 EST Troy Tulowitzki, who was just 7 for 47 in his last 12 games, went 3 for 4 with his 14th homer, two RBI, two runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=643b98543edcbaddc43ef7283a87c451 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/589256/rss 1247092222589256 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:30:22 EST Todd Helton went 2 for 3 with two walks, two runs scored and an RBI in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=7601222eca5dae044e973f12446d53c5 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/7700/rss 12470919907700 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:26:30 EST Dexter Fowler went 2 for 3 with two walks, an RBI and two run scored in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=73aa256e3ed780595f8632866e0ed664 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1208709/rss 12470918201208709 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:23:40 EST Nyjer Morgan went 3 for 4 with a run scored in Wednesday afternoon's loss to the Rockies.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=fd61ba0e8221fe91cb599dca19d1daf7 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1099503/rss 12470915681099503 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:19:28 EST Dan Uggla went 1 for 3 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's game in San Francisco. It was his 16th home run of the season and first since June 25.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d145c1fb9a24e5096d1111a17ac9d7c1 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/292238/rss 1247091546292238 MLB,FLA,SF Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:19:06 EST Tim Wood to the minor leagues after Wednesday's game.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=a24b09b470652c56f26a622ae6de5154 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1209057/rss 12470914951209057 MLB,FLA Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:18:15 EST Ross Detwiler was bruised and battered on Wednesday in a loss to the Colorado Rockies. Detwiler gave up six earned runs in the start on eight hits and lasted just four innings. He threw 89 pitches to go that distance as his ERA is now at 6.40 on the season. Detwiler walked three batters and struck out three. His record stands at 0-5 with the defeat.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=82cea664470d4abd169be745dc0060d7 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1232126/rss 12470914851232126 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:18:05 EST Jorge De La Rosa pitched six scoreless innings on Wednesday against the Nationals. Washington got to him in the seventh. De La Rosa struck out Ryan Zimmerman to begin the inning but followed that with a walk of Adam Dunn. After Josh Willingham singled, De La Rosa walked Austin Kearns to load the bases. Anderson Hernandez hit a two-run single off him and after another sac fly De La Rosa was removed from the game. Josh Fogg relieved him and got the last out of the inning. De La Rosa gave up three runs on five hits and three walks over 6 1/3 innings as he improved to 6-7 on the year. He struck out five and his ERA is at 5.08.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=c770de0b42b5fc1700b7330952d7bd1f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/284591/rss 1247091444284591 MLB,COL,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:17:24 EST The Sports Xchange: OF Adam Dunn, whose name has come up in several trade rumors this month, is not on the trading block, according to acting general manager Mike Rizzo's comments during an ESPN Radio interview Tuesday. Dunn has been linked in rumors to the Boston Red Sox and New York Mets, two teams that need a big bat and could support Dunn's $12 million salary for 2010. But Rizzo said, "We are not trading Adam Dunn. That's as definitive as I can be."


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=19fdd3a373aa73b8088ac44d6ff63e10 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/174678/rss 1247091407174678 MLB,WAS,BOS,NYM Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:16:47 EST The Sports Xchange: 1B Nick Johnson will get a day off Wednesday, manager Manny Acta said Tuesday. The injury-prone first baseman has already played 79 games this season -- or more than twice as many as he has played the past two years combined. The Nationals are hoping keeping Johnson out of day games after night games will reduce the toll on his body.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6e49d014fbca3e8a81a063e621ef846c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/127563/rss 1247091315127563 MLB,WAS Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:15:15 EST Chris Volstad put the finishing touches on his first career complete game shutout on Wednesday over the San Francisco Giants. Volstad improved to 6-8 on the season as he absolutely dominated the Giants. He gave up just five hits in the game and did not walk a batter. Volstad struck out six and his ERA is now at 4.44 on the year.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=98e29839cd0c76c482c69d6f4a28208c http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1184597/rss 12470912391184597 MLB,FLA,SF Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:13:59 EST Kosuke Fukudome went 1 for 3 with a solo homer and a walk in Wednesday's loss to the Braves. Fukudome has raised his average nine points and his slugging percentage 39 points in eight July games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=11b58cf7dc35a71215b07d0b468a35c8 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1434331/rss 12470911841434331 MLB,ATL,CHC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:13:04 EST Casey Kotchman hit his fourth homer of the season Wednesday in a win over the Cubs. He also walked twice.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=6fce961ea5f8ca5d8d49f36f9bd6dc90 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/387403/rss 1247090952387403 MLB,ATL,CHC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:09:12 EST The Sports Xchange: Jayson Nix was given the start at second base against Cleveland and had a hit, but the start was more because of what he did on the last trip rather than what Chris Getz didn't do. Nix was 5-for-19 on the seven-game trip, which is only a .261 average, but included were three doubles, a homer, four runs scored and a stolen base. Manager Ozzie Guillen was just staying with the hot bat. Getz, meanwhile, hit .308 over his past eight games.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=3b5016652a3df5daed58fae913feac36 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/292038/rss 1247090921292038 MLB,CHW,CLE Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:08:41 EST The Sports Xchange: LF Carlos Quentin (plantar fasciitis left foot) was 0-for-3 in his third rehab assignment game Monday and is 4-for-8 overall with Triple-A Charlotte. He had Tuesday off as a rest day. The timetable for his return from the 15-day disabled list, however, is still after the All-Star break. According to manager Ozzie Guillen, the reports were still good, except Quentin was still tentative rounding the bases but OK running straight at them.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=07fea84e92974c75b5794546b9e59ec0 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/490156/rss 1247090834490156 MLB,CHW Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:07:14 EST Mike Gonzalez in the 8th inning and Rafael Soriano in the 9th. Soriano struck out two in a perfect ninth inning for his 10th save. He entered after Gonzalez pitched a scoreless 8th allowing one hit. Soriano has a 1.55 ERA and Gonzalez a 3.05.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=ccb93d926fa99ca931670606b9f15364 http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/210750/rss 1247090794210750 MLB,ATL,CHC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:06:34 EST Martin Prado went 2 for 4 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=d81bb181d172473330ebf62c1dffaa7a http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/548120/rss 1247090753548120 MLB,ATL,CHC Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:05:53 EST The Sports Xchange: RHP Kevin Slowey's visit with a specialist in Baltimore on Sunday was promising -- the doctor confirmed the team's diagnosis of a strained right wrist. The starter received a cortisone injection and will let the shot begin to work before starting a throwing program.


]]> http://feeds.cbssports.com/click.phdo?i=8e184f06ded27ff1221f0511a71e5a9f http://cbs.sportsline.com/mlb/players/playerpage/1102931/rss 12470906361102931 MLB,MIN,BAL Wed, 8 Jul 2009 18:03:56 EST Nate McLouth went 2 for 5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Cubs. McLouth now has nine-game hit streak.


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