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UPDATE: According to Chad Jennings of the Journal News, the Yankees have decided to place Alex Rodriguez on the disabled list due to his lingering right calf injury. “We’re going to play it safe,” Joe Girardi said. “We don’t think he’s any worse than the time before.” Barring a trade, Eduardo Nunez, who notched his…
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Marlins begin talks on contract extension for Ricky Nolasco
Aug 21, 2010, 3:58 PM EDT
According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, the Marlins have had preliminary talks with Ricky Nolasco regarding a contract extension. Nolasco, who turns 28 in December, is making $3.8 million this season and remains under team control through 2012. Back in January, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reported that the Marlins would explore a multi-year…
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According to Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies have activated first baseman Ryan Howard from the 15-day disabled list. This announcement comes as somewhat of a surprise, as Howard just kicked off a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Lakewood last night, going 1-for-2 with a double and a walk. He was originally…
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From the moment SNY launched as the television home of the Mets in 2006, there has always been demand for vintage episodes of “Kiner’s Korner,” the former Mets postgame and rain delay show hosted by the venerable Ralph Kiner. Now those folks — including me — are finally getting their wish. Well, sort of. According…
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Yesterday afternoon, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo hinted that Jordan Zimmermann was potentially one start away from returning to the major leagues. Well, the rehabbing right-hander made quite a statement by tossing five shutout innings in his latest minor league rehab start last night. Zimmermann gave up just one hit while striking out five and…
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Roger Clemens made his first public comments since being indicted on federal charges for perjury during an appearance on the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Telethon yesterday. “I’m not going to get into details. All I’m going to say is that I learned a lot. My eyes were opened by some of the things that happened and…
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The Pirates dropped to 40-82 on the year with a 7-2 loss to the Mets last night, clinching their 18th consecutive losing season. It extends the longest streak in the history of the four major North American professional sports. According to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, this is the earliest that the Pirates have…
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The Rays sent Jeremy Hellickson to Single-A Charlotte following last night’s loss to the Athletics, presumably as punishment for him finally giving up more than two runs. (Sarcasm, I hope you know.) Hellickson wasn’t quite as sharp, allowing three runs over 6 1/3 innings as part of a no-decision. The rookie right-hander actually left the…
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The Cardinals couldn’t have picked a worse time to go on a season-high five-game losing streak. While they’ve been slipping recently, the Reds have enjoyed their best stretch of the year. With a 3-1 victory over the Dodgers on Friday night, the Reds extended their winning streak to season-high seven games. Brandon Phillips drove in…
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UPDATE: After predicting that Jason Bay would not play again this season, Mets manager Jerry Manuel backtracked from those comments after Friday’s game. “It appears that I was a little premature in saying Jason Bay wouldn’t be back,” Manuel said. “It appears he is recovering nicely and that there is a possibility he will be…
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The Nationals agreed to terms with No. 1 overall pick Bryce Harper on a five-year, $9.9 million contract earlier this week, however he won’t make his pro debut this season. According to Ben Goessling of MASNSports.com, Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo said that the teenage hitting sensation will soon travel to Viera, Florida in order…
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Report: Jacoby Ellsbury "probably" done for the year with fractured rib
Aug 17, 2010, 9:29 PM EDT
An industry source tells Gordon Edes of ESPNBoston.com that Jacoby Ellsbury suffered another fractured rib and is “probably” done for the rest of the season. The speedy center fielder was examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Tuesday. Ellsbury, who just returned from the disabled list on August 4, suffered the fracture stumbling…
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UPDATE: According to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, Players Association executive director Michael Weiner confirms that the player’s union will contest the Mets’ decision. 7:34 PM: The Mets placed Francisco Rodriguez on the disqualified list, according to Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com, making his contract non-guaranteed. Rodriguez won’t be paid while on the list, which at least…
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UPDATE: Dylan Covey opts not to sign with Brewers due to diabetes
Aug 16, 2010, 11:10 PM EDT
UPDATE: The father of Dylan Covey told Tom Haudricourt of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that a recent diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes was the reason his son opted not to sign with the club. “This was crushing, to both us and the Brewers,” said Darrell Covey. “We were all in shock. It had nothing to do…
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UPDATE: According to Jon Heyman of SI.com, Taillon will receive “a bit more than $5 million” from the Pirates. 9:05 PM: According to Chuck Finder of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the Pirates have agreed to terms with No. 2 overall pick right-hander Jameson Taillon. The pitcher’s father informed the paper of the signing. Terms haven’t been…
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According to the Associated Press, 63-year-old Bill “Spaceman” Lee has signed with the Brockton Rox of the Can-Am League on Monday. Lee, who recently made the news for some pointed comments after the death of George Steinbrenner, is expected to start the season finale against the Worcester Tornadoes on September 5. By the way, this…
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According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, Rays pitching coach Jim Hickey said that Wade Davis and Jeff Niemann “did well” during their bullpen sessions Monday. Davis and Niemann were placed on the disabled list early last week due to shoulder strains. Barring any setbacks, Hickey said they should be on track to…
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Carroll Rogers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that Chipper Jones underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee Saturday, according to his agent B.B. Abbott. “It went very well,” Abbott said in a text message from Piedmont Hospital. The two-hour procedure was performed by Dr. Marvin Royster, the same…
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Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports.com reports that the Blue Jays have signed Ricky Romero to a five-year, $30.1 million extension. The deal also includes a club option for 2016.
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Just yesterday, we learned that Jose Canseco was evicted from his apartment. Forced to seek refuge in a friend’s garage, the former baseball player/current exhibition boxer claimed that he would “play softball for food.” I’m not sure who the Laredo Broncos are, exactly, but they have signed Canseco to a short-term contract, according to the…
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Mike Stanton connected for two solo home runs in Friday’s 7-2 loss to the Reds. At 20 years and 278 days old, he became the youngest player to homer twice in a game since Jose Reyes did it in 2003. It continued a torrid week for the rookie outfielder, as Stanton is 11-for-16 with four…
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Rockies place Jeff Francis on disabled list with shoulder tendinitis
Aug 14, 2010, 1:22 PM EDT
According to Tracy Ringolsby of Inside the Rockies, Jeff Francis is headed to the disabled list with tendinitis in his left shoulder. Francis missed the entire 2009 season due to shoulder surgery and didn’t make his debut this season until May 16. The 29-year-old southpaw is 4-4 with a 4.56 ERA through 16 starts so…
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UPDATE: Matt Gelb of the Philadelphia Inquirer confirms that Chase Utley will begin a minor league rehab assignment with Single-A Clearwater on Saturday. He is expected to play five innings in the field. Friday, 11:48 PM: When asked by Todd Zolecki of MLB.com if Chase Utley was going to begin a minor league rehab assignment…
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Craig already roasted Jeff Francoeur in epic fashion earlier this week, so I’m not going to try to top that one. Still, the sickness appears to be contagious in the Mets’ locker room. While Luis Castillo hasn’t requested a trade, he told Dan Martin of the New York Post that he is not willing to…
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The Orioles improved to 9-2 under Buck Showalter with a 5-0 win over the Rays on Friday night, establishing their best 11-game stretch since the 2005 season. That’s all well and good, but what the heck were they wearing? Turns out the solid orange look was actually a throwback to an ensemble worn twice during…
