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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-06 15:34:00
Friday, April 6, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueBartolo Colon - SP - AngelsBartolo Colon (shoulder) fanned five in four scoreless innings Thursday for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. He allowed one hit and walked one. Colon is expected to make two or three more starts in the minors before coming off the DL, probably by the end of the month. Once healthy, he'll push Joe Saunders out of the rotation.Chien-Ming Wang - SP - YankeesChien-Ming Wang (hamstring) reported no problems Thursday after throwing 40 pitches from the top of the mound. Wang might throw batting practice in the next few days. He could rejoin the rotation in about two weeks. Mark Buehrle - SP - White SoxMark Buehrle thinks he'll make his next start after leaving Thursday's game with a bruised forearm. Buehrle, who was hit by a comebacker today, is due to pitch Tuesday against the A's.Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com Johnny Damon - OF - YankeesAlthough he said he was feeling better than he was Wednesday, Johnny Damon w...

MLB Player Notes
2007-04-06 15:34:00
Friday, April 6, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sAmerican LeagueBartolo Colon - SP - AngelsBartolo Colon (shoulder) fanned five in four scoreless innings Thursday for Single-A Rancho Cucamonga. He allowed one hit and walked one. Colon is expected to make two or three more starts in the minors before coming off the DL, probably by the end of the month. Once healthy, he'll push Joe Saunders out of the rotation.Chien-Ming Wang - SP - YankeesChien-Ming Wang (hamstring) reported no problems Thursday after throwing 40 pitches from the top of the mound. Wang might throw batting practice in the next few days. He could rejoin the rotation in about two weeks. Mark Buehrle - SP - White SoxMark Buehrle thinks he'll make his next start after leaving Thursday's game with a bruised forearm. Buehrle, who was hit by a comebacker today, is due to pitch Tuesday against the A's.Source: WhiteSox.mlb.com Johnny Damon - OF - YankeesAlthough he said he was feeling better than he was Wednesday, Johnny Damon w...
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Thursday MLB Busts
2007-04-06 15:32:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB Bust sAndy Pettitte - SP - Yankees Andy Pettitte surrendered four runs -- two earned -- in four-plus innings Thursday against the Rays. It's not surprising that Pettitte would get off to a slow start after missing the end of the spring with back troubles. He was hurt by his defense tonight, but he wasn't very good anyway. Expect a better showing next time out.Jason Bergmann - SP - Nationals Jason Bergmann gave up four runs and walked six in 3 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Diamondbacks. Bergmann walked three during a three-run first. He was better after that, but the Nationals don't have the firepower to come back very often and they fell a little short tonight. Bergmann is expected to make at least two or three more starts before Jason Simontacchi returns.Adam Eaton - SP - Phillies Adam Eaton was pounded for eight runs -- seven earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Braves. Including his final two starts of the spring, Eato...
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Thursday MLB Busts
2007-04-06 15:32:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB BustsAndy Pettitte - SP - Yankees Andy Pettitte surrendered four runs -- two earned -- in four-plus innings Thursday against the Rays. It's not surprising that Pettitte would get off to a slow start after missing the end of the spring with back troubles. He was hurt by his defense tonight, but he wasn't very good anyway. Expect a better showing next time out.Jason Bergmann - SP - Nationals Jason Bergmann gave up four runs and walked six in 3 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Diamondbacks. Bergmann walked three during a three-run first. He was better after that, but the Nationals don't have the firepower to come back very often and they fell a little short tonight. Bergmann is expected to make at least two or three more starts before Jason Simontacchi returns.Adam Eaton - SP - Phillies Adam Eaton was pounded for eight runs -- seven earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Thursday in a loss to the Braves. Including his final two starts of the spring, Eato...
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Thursday MLB Standouts
2007-04-06 13:41:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB StandoutsMike Piazza - DH - Athletics Mike Piazza went 3-for-5 with a solo homer off Francisco Rodriguez in the top of the ninth to help the A's beat the Angels 4-3 on Thursday night. One of his other hits was a double. After Piazza's homer, Huston Street pitched a scoreless ninth for the save, with the final out coming when Erick Aybar was caught stealing. The homer was Piazza's first ever at Angel Stadium. Matt Morris - SP - Giants Matt Morris was sharp in his first start of the year, allowing one run and five hits over six innings in a win against the Padres. This after Morris gave up 22 runs -- 14 earned -- and 28 hits in 18 2/3 innings last month. Little can be expected from Morris this year. He lost his best fastball years ago, and his strikeout rate has suffered as a result. The Giants should be content if he bounces back with an ERA around 4.50.Ryan Klesko - 1B - Giants Ryan Klesko went 3-for-4 against the Padres Thursday in his first st...
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Thursday MLB Standouts
2007-04-06 13:41:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB Stand outsMike Piazza - DH - Athletics Mike Piazza went 3-for-5 with a solo homer off Francisco Rodriguez in the top of the ninth to help the A's beat the Angels 4-3 on Thursday night. One of his other hits was a double. After Piazza's homer, Huston Street pitched a scoreless ninth for the save, with the final out coming when Erick Aybar was caught stealing. The homer was Piazza's first ever at Angel Stadium. Matt Morris - SP - Giants Matt Morris was sharp in his first start of the year, allowing one run and five hits over six innings in a win against the Padres. This after Morris gave up 22 runs -- 14 earned -- and 28 hits in 18 2/3 innings last month. Little can be expected from Morris this year. He lost his best fastball years ago, and his strikeout rate has suffered as a result. The Giants should be content if he bounces back with an ERA around 4.50.Ryan Klesko - 1B - Giants Ryan Klesko went 3-for-4 against the Padres Thursday in his first st...
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Dice-K to make much-anticipated debut
2007-04-05 18:40:00
For months, Daisuke Matsuzaka has been the No. 1 topic surrounding the Boston Red Sox. Every aspect of his arsenal has been dissected. Every bit of his history has been reviewed. Every nuance of his assimilation has been reported. The only thing that hasn't happened -- Matsuzaka pitching in an official game for the Red Sox -- will occur Thursday afternoon when the much-ballyhooed righty from Japan makes his Major League debut against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. From Japan to New England to Kansas City, they'll be watching. The Red Sox have liked the view so far. "I think it's just a monster hype job that we're going through," said Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. "I hope he just settles down and pitches. I hope he gets into his own groove and doesn't try to do too much. His stuff is excellent." Dice-K 's legend began in high school, when he threw 250 pitches in a 17-inning complete game in Koshien, the national tournament. He pitched the next day in relief, then threw a...
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Dice-K to make much-anticipated debut
2007-04-05 18:40:00
For months, Daisuke Matsuzaka has been the No. 1 topic surrounding the Boston Red Sox. Every aspect of his arsenal has been dissected. Every bit of his history has been reviewed. Every nuance of his assimilation has been reported. The only thing that hasn't happened -- Matsuzaka pitching in an official game for the Red Sox -- will occur Thursday afternoon when the much-ballyhooed righty from Japan makes his Major League debut against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. From Japan to New England to Kansas City, they'll be watching. The Red Sox have liked the view so far. "I think it's just a monster hype job that we're going through," said Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell. "I hope he just settles down and pitches. I hope he gets into his own groove and doesn't try to do too much. His stuff is excellent." Dice -K 's legend began in high school, when he threw 250 pitches in a 17-inning complete game in Koshien, the national tournament. He pitched the next day in relief, then threw a...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-05 17:56:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sAmerican LeagueShea Hillenbrand - DH - Angels Shea Hillenbrand (groin) said Wednesday that he's not sure how long he'll be sidelined. The Los Angeles Times reports that Hillenbrand is not expected to be placed on the disabled list, but Hillenbrand said, "I've never done anything to my groin before, so I have no clue how long I'll be out."Source: Los Angeles Times Octavio Dotel - RP - Royals Royals placed RHP Octavio Dotel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with a left oblique strain. David Riske is set to act as the Royals' closer until Dotel returns. The Royals hope to have him back as soon as his 15 days are up, but oblique injuries can be very tricky.Francisco Rodriguez - RP - Angels Francisco Rodriguez was photographed with what appeared to be a foreign substance under the bill of his cap following his first save of the season on Monday. K-Rod was seen rubbing his thumb in the area following several pitches....
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-05 17:56:00
Thursday, April 5, 2007 - MLB Player Notes American LeagueShea Hillenbrand - DH - Angels Shea Hillenbrand (groin) said Wednesday that he's not sure how long he'll be sidelined. The Los Angeles Times reports that Hillenbrand is not expected to be placed on the disabled list, but Hillenbrand said, "I've never done anything to my groin before, so I have no clue how long I'll be out."Source: Los Angeles Times Octavio Dotel - RP - Royals Royals placed RHP Octavio Dotel on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 30, with a left oblique strain. David Riske is set to act as the Royals' closer until Dotel returns. The Royals hope to have him back as soon as his 15 days are up, but oblique injuries can be very tricky.Francisco Rodriguez - RP - Angels Francisco Rodriguez was photographed with what appeared to be a foreign substance under the bill of his cap following his first save of the season on Monday. K-Rod was seen rubbing his thumb in the area following several pitches....

Wednesday MLB Busts
2007-04-05 17:52:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB Bust sMiguel Batista - SP - Mariners Miguel Batista was pounded for eight runs in 4 2/3 innings to take the loss to the A's in his Mariners debut Wednesday. In signing Batista, the Mariners paid $25 million for an innings-eating fourth starter. He'll give the club 200 innings this year and win about a dozen games, but he's not going to be of any real use in fantasy leagues.Woody Williams - SP - Astros Woody Williams gave up five runs -- three earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Pirates. It's not only their fourth and fifth starters the Astros have to be concerned about. Williams didn't show much this spring, and he started off his regular season by giving up eight hits, walking two, hitting two batters and striking out none. He's not the same kind of option in NL-only leagues that he was as a Petco pitcher.Jaret Wright - SP - Orioles Jaret Wright was pulled from Wednesday's game after giving up six runs -- four earned -- an...
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Wednesday MLB Busts
2007-04-05 17:52:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB BustsMiguel Batista - SP - Mariners Miguel Batista was pounded for eight runs in 4 2/3 innings to take the loss to the A's in his Mariners debut Wednesday. In signing Batista, the Mariners paid $25 million for an innings-eating fourth starter. He'll give the club 200 innings this year and win about a dozen games, but he's not going to be of any real use in fantasy leagues.Woody Williams - SP - Astros Woody Williams gave up five runs -- three earned -- in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday in a loss to the Pirates. It's not only their fourth and fifth starters the Astros have to be concerned about. Williams didn't show much this spring, and he started off his regular season by giving up eight hits, walking two, hitting two batters and striking out none. He's not the same kind of option in NL-only leagues that he was as a Petco pitcher.Jaret Wright - SP - Orioles Jaret Wright was pulled from Wednesday's game after giving up six runs -- four earned -- an...
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Wednesday MLB Standouts
2007-04-05 17:09:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB StandoutsMarcus Giles - 2B - Padres Marcus Giles went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer as the Padres topped the Giants 5-3 on Wednesday night. Khalil Greene and Adrian Gonzalez also homered, accounting for all five Padres runs. Chris Young and Matt Cain had pretty much identical outings in the game, but Padres relievers Cla Meredith, Scott Linebrink and Trevor Hoffman combined to pitch 3 1/3 scoreless innings, while Brad Hennessey and Jack Taschner both gave up runs for the Giants. It's a difference between the two teams that figures to be a big factor in the NL West standings this year. Rich Harden - SP - Athletics Rich Harden allowed three hits in seven innings Wednesday in Oakland's 9-0 shutout of Seattle. Harden struck out seven and walked two while throwing 94 pitches. Jay Marshall and Huston Street completed the three-hitter with perfect innings of relief. Harden should remain one of the game's very best pitchers for however long he stays heal...
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Wednesday MLB Standouts
2007-04-05 17:09:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB Stand outsMarcus Giles - 2B - Padres Marcus Giles went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer as the Padres topped the Giants 5-3 on Wednesday night. Khalil Greene and Adrian Gonzalez also homered, accounting for all five Padres runs. Chris Young and Matt Cain had pretty much identical outings in the game, but Padres relievers Cla Meredith, Scott Linebrink and Trevor Hoffman combined to pitch 3 1/3 scoreless innings, while Brad Hennessey and Jack Taschner both gave up runs for the Giants. It's a difference between the two teams that figures to be a big factor in the NL West standings this year. Rich Harden - SP - Athletics Rich Harden allowed three hits in seven innings Wednesday in Oakland's 9-0 shutout of Seattle. Harden struck out seven and walked two while throwing 94 pitches. Jay Marshall and Huston Street completed the three-hitter with perfect innings of relief. Harden should remain one of the game's very best pitchers for however long he stays heal...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-04 20:18:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB Play er Note sNational LeagueChris Carpenter - SP - Cardinals The Cardinals decided against performing an MRI on Chris Carpenter's elbow. He'll miss his next start with what the team is calling inflammation. Carpenter said his elbow wasn't bothering him during Sunday's game, though he did notice some swelling later that night. "Everybody I've talked to, the doctors and trainers, are not alarmed," he said. "They're trying to make sure I know everything will be OK." Carpenter will be evaluated over the next three days before the Cardinals decide when he'll pitch next. Rafael Furcal - SS - Dodgers Rafael Furcal (ankle) was again limited to playing catch on Tuesday. He won't be ready Saturday as hoped. "He's having a hard time getting from jogging to running," trainer Stan Conte said. "It's a transition, and we expected it. If you push at the wrong time, you can irritate it and cost more days. It was a significant ankle injury, and this is not ...
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MLB Player Notes
2007-04-04 20:18:00
Wednesday, April 4, 2007 - MLB Player Notes National LeagueChris Carpenter - SP - Cardinals The Cardinals decided against performing an MRI on Chris Carpenter's elbow. He'll miss his next start with what the team is calling inflammation. Carpenter said his elbow wasn't bothering him during Sunday's game, though he did notice some swelling later that night. "Everybody I've talked to, the doctors and trainers, are not alarmed," he said. "They're trying to make sure I know everything will be OK." Carpenter will be evaluated over the next three days before the Cardinals decide when he'll pitch next. Rafael Furcal - SS - Dodgers Rafael Furcal (ankle) was again limited to playing catch on Tuesday. He won't be ready Saturday as hoped. "He's having a hard time getting from jogging to running," trainer Stan Conte said. "It's a transition, and we expected it. If you push at the wrong time, you can irritate it and cost more days. It was a significant ankle injury, and this is not ...

Tuesday MLB Busts
2007-04-04 20:01:00
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - MLB BustsVicente Padilla - SP - Rangers Vicente Padilla was tagged for six runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings by the Angels on Tuesday. Little more should have been expected the way he finished up the spring. Padilla might be pitching through some pain. He's not going to be worth using in AL-only leagues until he turns it around.Nelson Cruz - OF - Rangers In his first start, Nelson Cruz went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and committed an error in right field on Tuesday. Cruz replaced Brad Wilkerson in the outfield tonight. Sammy Sosa has started both games, going 1-for-7 so far. The three are sharing two spots, and whoever gets hot first could take away quite a bit of playing time from the other two.Jose Valverde - RP - Diamondbacks Jose Valverde blew a one-run lead and took the loss in the 10th Tuesday against the Rockies. Valverde did deserve the blown save, but it easily could have gone the other way. While Troy Tulowitzki's game-tying double with ...
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Tuesday MLB Busts
2007-04-04 20:01:00
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - MLB Bust sVicente Padilla - SP - Rangers Vicente Padilla was tagged for six runs and nine hits in 4 2/3 innings by the Angels on Tuesday. Little more should have been expected the way he finished up the spring. Padilla might be pitching through some pain. He's not going to be worth using in AL-only leagues until he turns it around.Nelson Cruz - OF - Rangers In his first start, Nelson Cruz went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and committed an error in right field on Tuesday. Cruz replaced Brad Wilkerson in the outfield tonight. Sammy Sosa has started both games, going 1-for-7 so far. The three are sharing two spots, and whoever gets hot first could take away quite a bit of playing time from the other two.Jose Valverde - RP - Diamondbacks Jose Valverde blew a one-run lead and took the loss in the 10th Tuesday against the Rockies. Valverde did deserve the blown save, but it easily could have gone the other way. While Troy Tulowitzki's game-tying double with ...
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Tuesday MLB Standouts
2007-04-04 19:38:00
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - MLB Stand outsVladimir Guerrero - OF - Angels Vladimir Guerrero went 4-for-4 with a homer and a walk as the Angels defeated the Rangers 8-3 on Wednesday night. The top three men in the order -- Gary Matthews Jr., Orlando Cabrera and Guerrero -- combined to go 8-for-12 with three walks in the game. With only Garret Anderson and Shea Hillenbrand hitting behind him, Guerrero should be looking at a lot of intentional walks when he's hot like he is now. He's still capable of an MVP-type season, but he's going to have a hard time putting up monster run and RBI numbers while being surrounded by little more than average regulars.Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers Ian Kinsler homered and walked twice as the Rangers' No. 9 hitter on Tuesday night. He also homered in Monday's opener. Kinsler won't keep batting ninth versus righties if he remains hot. He's already expected to bat second versus lefties.Richie Sexson - 1B - Mariners Richie Sexson homered for the second...
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Tuesday MLB Standouts
2007-04-04 19:38:00
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 - MLB StandoutsVladimir Guerrero - OF - Angels Vladimir Guerrero went 4-for-4 with a homer and a walk as the Angels defeated the Rangers 8-3 on Wednesday night. The top three men in the order -- Gary Matthews Jr., Orlando Cabrera and Guerrero -- combined to go 8-for-12 with three walks in the game. With only Garret Anderson and Shea Hillenbrand hitting behind him, Guerrero should be looking at a lot of intentional walks when he's hot like he is now. He's still capable of an MVP-type season, but he's going to have a hard time putting up monster run and RBI numbers while being surrounded by little more than average regulars.Ian Kinsler - 2B - Rangers Ian Kinsler homered and walked twice as the Rangers' No. 9 hitter on Tuesday night. He also homered in Monday's opener. Kinsler won't keep batting ninth versus righties if he remains hot. He's already expected to bat second versus lefties.Richie Sexson - 1B - Mariners Richie Sexson homered for the second...
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Damon might end up on DL
2007-04-04 19:25:00
Johnny Damon had more than just cramps in his calf Monday and wasn't going to start Wednesday's game as planned. Damon, who was having a bigger problem with the right calf, showed up in the clubhouse Wednesday barely able to walk. There's a chance he might end up on the disabled list, putting Melky Cabrera in center field for a couple of weeks. Source: Newsday

Padres' Peavy shuts down Giants
2007-04-04 04:33:00
Jake Peavy sparkled in six shutout innings and the San Diego Padres beat the San Francisco Giant s 7-0 on Tuesday in the season opener for both clubs, giving rookie skipper Bud Black a win in his debut against predecessor Bruce Bochy. "That's the way you draw it up," Peavy said. "Put some zeros on the board and make it hold up. That's a good day. I feel healthy. That's the biggest thing for me." Peavy gave up 3 hits, walked two and struck out six.Source: AP
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Carpenter to miss start due to elbow inflammation
2007-04-04 04:27:00
Chris Carpenter will miss a turn in the St. Louis Cardinals' pitching rotation due to right elbow inflammation, though the team thinks its ace won't be out long. Carpenter complained of soreness Monday, the day after he struggled in the season opener against the New York Mets. An examination by team physician Dr. George Paletta on Tuesday did not include an MRI, and Carpenter said he thought his elbow already had improved. "I'm not a doctor, but I feel it's a little bit better," Carpenter said. The Cardinals said Carpenter will be evaluated over the next three days. Carpenter allowed five runs in six innings during a 6-1 loss to the Mets on Sunday night. He has been the staff ace the last three seasons after missing most of the 2002 season and all of 2003 following shoulder surgery. Carpenter was an All-Star in each of the last two seasons, going 15-8 last year after winning the NL Cy Young Award with a 21-5 record in 2005. Source: AP
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2007 Opening Day Busts
2007-04-03 21:51:00
2007 MLB Open ing Day Bust sAces get tagged, Lidge blows save, Monroe K's four timesJose Contreras - SP - White Sox Jose Conteras was torched for eight runs -- seven earned -- in one-plus innings by the Indians on Monday. Contreras gave up a leadoff homer to Grady Sizemore to start a five-run first. The second started with a walk, a double and an infield single/error before Contreras was pulled, and the two inherited runners came around to score off Nick Masset. Contreras finished with a 5.09 ERA this spring, but that's not bad for Arizona. He should have value in shallow mixed leagues this season.After facing him on Opening Day, Jhonny Peralta told reporters that Jose Contreras "just wasn't throwing as hard as last year." "He usually throws harder," Peralta said. "Today he was throwing a lot of sliders."Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer Brad Lidge - RP - Astros Brad Lidge blew his first save of the season when he gave up a two-out solo homer to Xavier Nady in the top of the ninth...

2007 Opening Day Standouts
2007-04-03 20:46:00
2007 MLB Open ing Day Stand outsFelix fans 12, Sheets pitches two-hitter, Dunn & Renteria homer twiceFelix Hernandez - SP - Mariners Felix Hernandez struck out 12 in eight scoreless innings to beat the A's on Monday. Yeah, the Mariners were probably right to make him their Opening Day starter. Hernandez allowed three hits and walked two while throwing 111 pitches. The Mariners can't let him go past 110 pitches very often and still should be trying to steal an extra day of rest for him here and there. If they handle him correctly, he could be as valuable as any AL pitcher outside of Johan Santana. If not, there's a good chance he'll wear down in August and September or get hurt even before then. Jason Bay - OF - Pirates Jason Bay hit a two-run homer off Chad Qualls in the top of the 10th Monday to lead the Pirates to a 4-2 win over the Astros. That after Xavier Nady's solo blast off Brad Lidge tied it in the ninth. Bay's homer was the only hit for the Pirates' three-through-...

Player Notes: American League
2007-04-03 20:45:00
AL Play er Note s - April 3, 2007Eric Gagne - RP - Rangers Eric Gagne (elbow) threw 20 pitches Monday in an extended spring training game. Gagne is expected to pitch again Wednesday and could return from the disabled list as soon as April 13. Source: Dallas Morning NewsRocco Baldelli - DH - Devil Rays Rocco Baldelli's injured hamstring cramped up Monday, but he remained in the game and later stole a base after singling. "I cramped up right when I swung," Baldelli said. "I swung and took my first step out of the box and my leg cramped up. I knew what it was right away, but there was nothing I could do about it at that point except turn around and walk back to the dugout. I was just hoping it didn't stay cramped, and it didn't."Source: Tampa Tribune Esteban Loaiza - SP - Athletics Esteban Loaiza canceled Monday's scheduled bullpen session and will not start Thursday at Triple-A after experiencing further tightness in his injured shoulder. Loaiza is returning to Oakland Tuesday...
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Player Notes: National League
2007-04-03 20:01:00
NL Play er notes - April 3, 2007Rafael Furcal - SS - Dodgers Rafael Furcal (ankle) has yet to resume running, leading to doubt that he'll be ready to play when eligible on Saturday. Furcal reportedly played catch with trainer Stan Conte at about 75 feet Monday morning and threw very gingerly, even grimacing on some of the throws. Ramon Martinez and Wilson Valdez are going to fill in for him at shortstop for at least the next few days.Source: Los Angeles Daily News Nook Logan - OF - National s The Nationals placed center fielder Nook Logan on the 15-day disabled list with a left foot strain. An MRI confirmed the strain, and Logan is expected to miss two or three weeks. The Nationals will move Ryan Church to center field and go with Kory Casto as their primary left fielder. The offense should benefit from the change. The defense will suffer, but since John Patterson is the only Nationals starter worth using right now, that doesn't matter very much from a fantasy perspective. Sour...
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Pelfrey won't start in week one
2007-04-02 08:11:00
The Mets optioned No. 5 starter Mike Pelfrey to Class A Port St. Lucie of the Florida State League. The Mets won't need a fifth starter at the beginning of the season because of off days. Pelfrey could return to the big leagues Sunday, April 15, which would be the last day of Fantasy Week 2 (April 9-15). Reserve him in all formats in Fantasy Week 1 (April 1-8) and don't drop the potential "next Justin Verlander."Source: CBS SportsLine.com
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Reds place SP Milton on DL
2007-04-02 08:09:00
The Reds put Eric Milton on the 15-day disabled list because of back spasms, the latest setback for the left-hander who had been projected as the team's No. 3 starter. Milton was one of eight players who went on the disabled list Sunday.Milton had to be scratched from his scheduled appearance in an exhibition on Saturday because of back spasms. He was examined on Sunday and placed on the disabled list retroactive to March 23, meaning he would be eligible to return in a week. Keep him reserved for Week 1 of the Fantasy season (April 1-8) in all leagues. Kyle Lohse will move into the third spot in the rotation, with Matt Belisle taking the fourth spot. Milton has been a huge disappointment in his first two seasons in Cincinnati, winning no more than eight games in either season.Source: CBS SportsLine.com
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Dotel could end up on DL
2007-04-02 08:06:00
According to MLB.com, the Royals could be without their new closer, Octavio Dotel, for more than just opening day. Dotel is feeling discomfort in his left oblique and won't pitch Monday against the Red Sox. He will be re-evaluated Wednesday. "There is a chance that he could be put on the disabled list," manager Buddy Bell said before the Royals' public workout Sunday afternoon at Kauffman Stadium. "We don't think it is a long-term situation." GM Dayton Moore said the team does not want to rush Dotel and risk further injury. "He wants to go, but we want to be cautious," Moore said.Bell doesn't know who will close while Dotel is out, but said Joakim Soria and Todd Wellemeyer could pitch in the later innings. "We are going to play it by ear right now," Bell said. The sad part for Dotel is that he had a great spring training and looked as good as ever. Fantasy owners should keep Dotel out of active Fantasy lineups until further notice. Soria has closer's experience, but that came i...