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(NFL) CJ Spiller held out of preseason finale The Bills will hold rookie running back C.J. Spiller out of the team's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, according to the Buffalo News.
(NFL) Report: Seattle clearing room for Vincent Jackson According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Seahawks are apparently looking to trade TJ Houshmandzadeh in order to clear salary space for Vincent Jackson.
(MLB) Tulo playing Thursday Updating an earlier item, Troy Tulowitzki (groin) is in Colorado's Thursday evening lineup, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. He will bat cleanup.
(MLB) Tulo likely to play on Thursday According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, Troy Tulowitzki (groin) expects to play on Thursday against the Phillies.
(NHL) Price's deal worth $5.5 million Updating an earlier item, Carey Price's two-year extension with the Canadiens is worth $5.5 million, according to USA Today's Kevin Allen.
(MLB) Glaus comes off the DL According to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Troy Glaus (knee) has been activated off of the 15-day disabled list.
(NFL) Seattle shopping Houshmandzadeh According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Seahawks are actively shopping veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
(MLB) Braden has good outing before injury Before departing with leg cramps, Dallas Braden limited the Yankees to two hits and one run in five innings of work on Thursday afternoon. He struck out four and walked two.
(MLB) John Baker to undergo Tommy John According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, John Baker has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery on his ailing elbow.
(NHL) Habs extend Carey Price According to CBC's Jeff Marek, the Canadiens have signed goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract extension.
(MLB) Granderson homers twice in easy win Subbing for an injured Nick Swisher on Thursday afternoon, Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI, helping the Yankees breeze by the A's 5-0 at home.
(MLB) Sabathia blows away A's CC Sabathia utterly dominated the A's on Thursday afternoon, allowing just one hit in eight scoreless innings of work in New York's 5-0 win. He struck out five and walked three.
(MLB) Adam Jones re-injures shoulder Updating an earlier item, Adam Jones' absence from the Orioles lineup on Thursday comes after he aggravated his shoulder injury from earlier this season on an awkward swing on Wednesday evening, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.
(NHL) Niemi now a Shark Antti Niemi has signed a 1-year deal to move from the team with the 2nd best record in the Western Conference (the Blackahwks) to the team with the best (the Sharks), according to the San Jose Sharks Official website.
(NFL) Jay Cutler won't play Thursday Jay Cutler will not play in the Bears' final preseason game on Thursday evening, according to the Chicago Tribune.
(NFL) LeGarrette Blount may get cut According to the Nashville Tennessean, rookie running back LeGarrette Blount is not guaranteed a roster spot.
(MLB) Braden diagnosed with cramps Updating an earlier item, Dallas Braden's injury has been diagnosed as cramps, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
(NFL) Revis' grandma unloads on Jets Searching for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, ESPN's Rich Cimini got lengthy comments from his grandmother about his contract situation. "Darrelle does what he does because he loves it," she began. "For this to be happening to him, it's almost like a slap in the face, because he's not appreciated. I know he wants to play, but Darrelle understands contract negotiations. Some players don't get it, but Darrelle can read a contract. I think he's comfortable with his decision (to hold out) because he knows what he was told by the Jets and he knows what he's worth." She finished, "people are trying to portray him as greedy, but he has outperformed his contract. For them to put him in this position is just unreal."
(NFL) Whitehurst failing to impress According to Pro Football Talk, "there's a sense in Seattle that (back-up quarterback Charlie Whitehurst) isn't as good as advertised."
(MLB) Braden leaves game Dallas Braden was forced from his Thursday afternoon start against the Yankees with an apparent left leg injury.
(MLB) Delgado done for the season According to the Boston Herald, Carlos Delgado has been diagnosed with "a small tear in his left hip." He is done for the season.
(MLB) Swisher has left knee soreness Again updating an earlier item, Nick Swisher's injury has been confirmed as left knee stiffness, according to the New York Daily News.
(NFL) Brian Leonard remains out indefinitely According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brian Leonard could miss the first few weeks of the season as he continues to recover from a left foot injury.
(NFL) Crayton's roster spot in grave danger There is a good chance that receiver Patrick Crayton will be either released or traded by Saturday evening, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
(NHL) Jordan Staal still slowed by foot According to Kevin Allen of USA Today, Jordan Staal (foot) "will miss the start of training camp, but will be ready for the start of the NHL season."
(MLB) Swisher leaves game According to the New York Daily News, Nick Swisher was forced from the Yankees' game against the A's with an undisclosed injury in the second inning on Thursday.
(MLB) Pedroia set to go under-the-knife According to the Boston Globe, "second baseman Dustin Pedroia is expected to have surgery to insert a screw in his left foot sometime (Friday) at Massachusetts General Hospital."
(NFL) Nate Davis set to make 49ers According to CSN's Matt Maiocco, quarterback Nate Davis is expected to survive the 49ers' final round of cuts this weekend.
(NFL) Darby, Ogbonnaya on the bubble Running backs Kenneth Darby, Chris Ogbonnaya and Keith Toston are all candidates for release this weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
(NFL) Florence becomes NFL's latest unfortunate tweeter According to Pro Football Talk, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence appeared to tweet that he had just finished smoking marijuana on Thursday morning. "Wake and bake great day to be great," was his exact tweet.
(MLB) Moustakas unlikely to be recalled this month According to the Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger, elite hitting prospect Mike Moustakas is unlikely to make his Royals debut before the middle of next summer.
(MLB) A-Rod fires Boras Alex Rodriguez has fired long-time agent Scott Boras, according to NBC Sports.
(MLB) Tulo still ailing Although Troy Tulowitzki (groin) was able to start on Wednesday evening, he was "favoring" his left leg the entire game, according to the Denver Post.
(NFL) Holmes can workout at Meadowlands According to the New York Post, Santonio Holmes will be allowed to workout at the Jets' practice facility during his four-game suspension to begin the season.
(NFL) Colt McCoy won't be cut Colt McCoy will not be among the Browns' final cuts this weekend, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
(MLB) Jimenez stuck on 17 After getting out-dueled by San Francisco's Tim Lincecum on Wednesday evening, Ubaldo Jimenez has now failed to pick up his 18th win in five straight starts.
(MLB) Conor Jackson undergoes successful surgery According to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser, Conor Jackson's recent sports hernia surgery "went well," and "he is expected to be able to resume activity in a few weeks."
(NFL) Chargers looking for two picks for V-Jax According to Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver, the Chargers are seeking both a second and third round pick in exchange for disgruntled wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
(MLB) MLB unlikely to be lenient with Morgan Nyjer Morgan could be suspended for longer than the usually customary five games for charging the mound in Florida on Wednesday evening, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
(MLB) Is Vazquez "back"? According to the New York Post, Javier Vazquez is "back." "We like the way Javy's been throwing the baseball," manager Joe Girardi said on Wednesday. "We made some minor adjustments to him and it seemed to really help him." He will start against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
(MLB) Barton getting a day of rest Daric Barton is not in Oakland's Thursday afternoon lineup, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
(MLB) Chapman throws 103.9 According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Aroldis Chapman threw a 103.9 mile-per-hour fastball on Wednesday evening. It was the fastest recorded in baseball this season.
(NFL) Haynesworth to play Thursday According to the Washington Post, Albert Haynesworth will play in the Redskins' final preseason game on Thursday evening.
(NFL) Crabtree frustrating 49ers According to the San Jose Mercury-News, there is "team-wide frustration over Michael Crabtree's nearly invisible practice and exhibition-game presence" this summer.
(MLB) Jason Vargas fans four in loss Jason Vargas was hit four times for three runs over seven innings as the Mariners fell to the Angels 4-2 Wednesday night.
(MLB) Lincecum smothers Rockies in 12th win Tim Lincecum was finally dominant Wednesday, fanning nine batters and allowing only one run over eight innings in a 2-1 win over Colorado.
(MLB) Nolasco (knee) done for year Ricky Nolasco (knee) has been shut down for the rest of the season, according to Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald.
(MLB) Scherzer fans nine in no-decision Max Scherzer held the Twins to just one run off four hits through nine innings, but the Tigers fell to Minnesota 2-1 in 10 innings.
(MLB) Aroldis Chapman fans two in first win Aroldis Chapman earned his first Major League win Wednesday, fanning two batters in his only inning of relief as the Reds knocked off the Brewers 6-1.
(MLB) Brett Anderson picks up loss for A's Brett Anderson gave up only one earned run Wednesday, but four total runs crossed the plate during his time on the mound in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees.
(MLB) Taylor Buchholz activated from DL The Rockies activated Taylor Buchholz (back) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com.
(NFL) Dockett gets $30 million guaranteed from Cards Updating an earlier item, Darnell Dockett's extension with the Cardinals is worth up to $48 million over four years with $30 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
(MLB) Jimmy Rollins slaps solo shot Jimmy Rollins went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, three runs scored and two RBI as the Phillies downed the Dodgers 5-1.
(NFL) Report: Big Ben asking for three-game suspension According to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio, Ben Roethlisberger will reportedly ask for at least a three-game reduction of his four-to-six-week suspension when he meets with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday.
(MLB) Yonder Alonso to join Reds The Reds are expected to recall Yonder Alonso from Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, according to Lance McAlister of Radio 700 WLW.
(MLB) Reds call up Carlos Fisher The Reds recalled Carlos Fisher from Triple-A Louisville, according to Lance McAlister of Radio 700 WLW.
(MLB) Rays activate Balfour (ribs) The Rays activated Grant Balfour (ribs) from the disabled list Wednesday, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
(NFL) Rumors of Leinart to Giants are false There has been a rumor that has surfaced claiming that Matt Leinart has been dealt to the Giants, though Fox Sports' Jay Glazer refutes the rumor.
(NFL) McCarthy claims Finley will make Pro Bowl Packers coach Mike McCarthy has stated that Jermichael Finley will make the Pro Bowl this year as long as he stays healthy, according to USA Today's Jim Corbett. "If he stays healthy... 16 games, I'm sure you'll be sending him to Hawaii," McCarthy said.
(NFL) Moreno likely to start Week 1 Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) hasn't been ruled of Denver's final preseason game on Thursday and is expected to start the season opener against Jacksonville, according to the Denver Post.
(MLB) Garcia leaves start with stiff back Freddy Garcia left his start against Cleveland after four innings on Wednesday due to a stiff lower back, according to the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales.
(NFL) Bryant will not play in final preseason game Contrary to previous reports, Dez Bryant (ankle) will not play in the Cowboys' final preseason game on Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
(NFL) Leinart wants to be a starting quarterback Whether he sticks in Arizona or is dealt elsewhere, Matt Leinart has made it clear that he wants to be a starting quarterback, according to SI.com.
(MLB) Indians call up Brown The Indians have recalled Jordan Brown from the minors, according to the MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
(MLB) LaPorta remains out of lineup Matt LaPorta (hip) pinch hit last night but remains out of the Indians' lineup today, according to the MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
(NFL) Jenkins still listed as starting receiver Michael Jenkins is listed as a starting receiver in the Falcons' recently-released depth chart, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
(NFL) Smith's knee still a bother While he's still fully expected to make the Lions' final roster, Kevin Smith is still somewhat bothered by his knee, according to the Detroit News.
(NFL) Jets and Revis to have deal before Week 1? AOL Fanhouse reports that talks between Darrelle Revis's agents and the Jets continue to progress and that both sides believe a deal will be done before Week 1.
(MLB) Jason Kubel leaves game Jason Kubel left Tuesday's game after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the seventh inning, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
(MLB) Jay Bruce "tweaked something" in his right side Jay Bruce is listed as day-to-day after he "tweaked something" in his right side during pregame batting practice Tuesday, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(MLB) Joaquin Arias traded to Mets Joaquin Arias was traded to the Mets Tuesday in exchange for Jeff Francoeur and cash considerations, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
(MLB) Zimmerman holds Fish scoreless through six Jordan Zimmermann was much better in his second start of the season, holding the Fish to one hit through six scoreless innings in a 1-0 loss Tuesday.
(MLB) Mazzaro chased for seven runs Vin Mazzaro was shelled for seven earned runs off seven hits through just 3.2 innings in a 9-3 loss to the Yankees Tuesday.
(MLB) Teixeira raps 30th home run Mark Teixeira went 2-for-3 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in New York's 9-3 win over Oakland.
(MLB) Beckett drops fourth game Josh Beckett gave up three runs off seven hits through seven innings in a 5-2 loss to the Orioles Tuesday.
(MLB) Vicente Padilla hit in arm by comebacker Vicente Padilla (neck) said he was hit in his pitching arm by a comebacker yesterday, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
(NFL) Raiders waive TE Eric Butler According to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune, The Raiders waived tight end Eric Butler Tuesday.
(NFL) Walter Thurmond will be Seahawks nickel back Rookie cornerback Walter Thurmond is expected to fill the Seahawks nickel back role now that Josh Wilson has been traded, according to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.
(NFL) Ravens acquire CB Josh Wilson According to Aaron Wilson of National Football Post, the Ravens have acquired CB Josh Wilson from the Seahawks for a conditional fifth-round pick.
(NBA) Darius Miles working out for Spurs Veteran small forward Darius Miles is expected to work out for the Spurs later this week, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.
(NFL) Fred Bennett claimed by Chargers The Chargers claimed Fred Bennett off waivers from the Texans, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
(NFL) O'Brien Schofield placed on NFI list The Cardinals placed OLB O'Brien Schofield on the non-football related injury list Tuesday, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.
(MLB) Aaron Laffey activated, optioned to Triple-A The Indians activated Aaron Laffey from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
(MLB) Yunel Escobar (back) out until Friday Manager Cito Gaston said Yunel Escobar (back) will not be able to play until at least Friday, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
(NFL) Grossman will start 'Skins preseason finale Coach Mike Shanahan said Tuesday that the Redskins plan to start Rex Grossman in their preseason finale, according to Jason Reid of the Washington Post.
(NFL) Jets claim LB Ricky Foley The Jets claimed linebacker Ricky Foley off waivers from the Seahawks Tuesday, according to Paul Sheehy of Pro Sports Agency.
(NFL) OT Nate Garner (foot) placed on IR According to Omar Kelly of the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have placed offensive tackle Nate Garner on injured reserve due to a foot injury.
(MLB) Josh Hamilton will DH again Tuesday Josh Hamilton is again in the Rangers lineup as a designated hitter, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(MLB) Laynce Nix sent to the DL Laynce Nix (ankle) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(NFL) Saints release Canfield According to the New Orleans Times-Picayune, the Saints have released quarterback Sean Canfield.
(MLB) Dave Bush clears waivers According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, Brewers pitcher Dave Bush has cleared waivers, making him eligible to be traded to any team.
(NFL) Vikings place Rice on PUP list Sidney Rice (recovery from hip surgery) has been officially placed on the Vikings' PUP list, according to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
(NFL) Abiamiri placed on PUP list Victor Abiamiri (recovery from microfracture surgery) has been placed on the Eagles' physically unable to perform list.
(MLB) Jeanmar Gomez to be skipped According to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, the Indians will skip rookie hurler Jeanmar Gomez his next time through the rotation.
(MLB) Pagan day-to-day Updating an earlier item, Angel Pagan's wrist injury has been diagnosed as only tendinitis, according to SNY's Kevin Burkhardt. He is considered day-to-day.
(MLB) Manny starting on Tuesday Updating an earlier item, Manny Ramirez will indeed be in the White Sox starting lineup on Tuesday, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
(MLB) Reyes remains out As expected, Jose Reyes (oblique) remains out of the Mets lineup on Tuesday, according to David Lennon of Newsday.
(MLB) Derek Lowe gets cortisone shot in elbow Dealing with discomfort in his pitching elbow, Derek Lowe received a cortisone shot on Sunday, according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
(NFL) Thomas Davis placed on PUP list According to Darin Gantt of the Charlotte Observer, Thomas Davis (recovery from torn ACL) has been placed on Carolina's physically unable to perform list.
(MLB) Pagan out on Tuesday Dealing with an ailing wrist, Angel Pagan is out of the Mets' Tuesday lineup, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Chris Carter will start in his place.
(MLB) Rox acquire Delcarmen The Rockies have acquired reliever Manny Delcarmen from the Boston Red Sox, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
(MLB) Webb to seek $7.5 million According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, Arizona's Brandon Webb, who has thrown just four innings since the end of the 2008 season, will be seeking a $7.5 million deal this offseason.
(NFL) Chris Cook has torn meniscus Rookie Vikings corner Chris Cook has suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. He will miss "at least" two weeks. In recent days, he had appeared to win Minnesota's starting right cornerback job.
(MLB) Uggla sitting again on Tuesday According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, Dan Uggla (groin) remains out of the Marlins lineup on Tuesday.
(NFL) Moreno finally returns to practice As expected, Knowshon Moreno practiced for the first time on Tuesday since injuring his hamstring on August 1, according to Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.
(NFL) WR Roy Williams misses practice Dealing with both a "strained lower back and hip flexor," Roy Williams was held out of Cowboys practice on Tuesday, according to ESPN.
(NFL) Seattle acquires Polumbus Offensive tackle Tyler Polumbus has been traded to the Seattle Seahawks, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Detroit is receiving a "late-round pick" in return.
(MLB) Brian Roberts day-to-day According to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli, Brian Roberts (hip) remains day-to-day. His injury is not considered a "DL situation."
(NFL) Talib suspended one game According to Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, Bucs defensive back Aqib Talib has been suspended "for one game for punching a cab driver last year."
(NFL) Romo won't play Thursday Along with a majority of Dallas' first-string players, Tony Romo will not play in Dallas' final preseason game on Thursday evening, according to ESPN. Stephen McGee will start in his place.
(MLB) McCann out on Tuesday Brian McCann is not in the Braves' Tuesday evening lineup, according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
(MLB) Hamilton's knee acting up According to the Dallas Morning News, Josh Hamilton's "achy" right knee has "started throbbing again not even a full month after he received his second cortisone injection of the season."
(NFL) Marshawn to play Thursday Bills head coach Chan Gailey confirmed on Tuesday afternoon that Marshawn Lynch (ankle) will play in Buffalo's preseason finale on Thursday, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.
(MLB) Manny unlikely to start on Tuesday With his plane not set to land until 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Manny Ramirez will most likely not be in Chicago's lineup in Cleveland, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
(MLB) Kinsler hits triple in rehab assignment The Dallas Morning News reports that Ian Kinsler went 1-for-3 with a triple in his third rehab game at Double-A. He's coming back from an injured groin.
(NFL) Kelly placed on IR Wide receiver Malcolm Kelly has been placed on injured reserve due to his injured hamstring, ending his season. He was expected to battle Devin Thomas for a starting job this season.
(NBA) Williams to be focus of offense The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that Byron Scott expects Mo Williams to be a focus of the offense this season, as he was in his final years with the Bucks.
(NBA) Kings pursuing Carmelo The Sacramento Bee reports that trade discussions between the Nuggets and Kings regarding Carmelo Anthony are ongoing.
(NBA) Yao to be limited this season The Sporting News reports that Rockets GM Daryl Morey said that Yao Ming will have his minutes limited this season and could also sit out portions of back-to-back games on the schedule.
(NBA) Turiaf to start for Knicks? Alan Hahn of Newsday tweets that the Knicks will probably start Ronny Turiaf at center this season.
(NFL) Ward released by Bucs The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have released running back Derrick Ward. Ward was signed last offseason to a four-year, $17 million contract.
(NFL) Moreno returns to practice Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post tweets that Knowshon Moreno has been cleared for practice, although coach Josh McDaniels seemed hesitant regarding his expectations. Moreno has sat out all of August's practices and preseason games with a partially torn hamstring.
(NFL) Gerhart back at practice After sitting out on Monday with a sore right knee, Toby Gerhart was back at Vikings practice on Monday, according to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
(MLB) Evan Meek progressing nicely Evan Meek (bruised pitching hand) "might resume baseball activity by the weekend," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
(MLB) Mejia to get some September starts According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, Jenrry Mejia will likely be given a chance to start for the Mets in September.
(NFL) Dez Bryant to play Thursday According to Josh Ellis of NFL.com, Dez Bryant (ankle) will play in Dallas' final preseason game on Thursday. He will only be on the field for a "series or so," however.
(NFL) Ravens to decide Reed's status Saturday Still not ruled out of the Ravens' Week 1 game, Ed Reed (recovery from hip surgery) will know by Saturday whether or not he will be placed on Baltimore's PUP list, according to Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.
(NFL) Fred Jackson has cast removed According to the Bills' official Twitter feed, running back Fred Jackson has had the cast removed from his broken hand.
(MLB) Tulo likely to sit one more game Troy Tulowitzki (groin) will most likely sit out his second straight game on Tuesday, with an eye toward returning on Wednesday, according to the Denver Post.
(NHL) Chelios finally calls it a day According to TSN's Darren Dreger, legendary defenseman Chris Chelios has finally decided to call it a day, retiring after 26 seasons in the NHL. He will join Detroit's front office as an "adviser to hockey operations."
(MLB) Dodgers planned to routinely bench Manny in September Before his trade to the White Sox, Manny Ramirez had been informed by the Dodgers that he would only be played three or four times a week going forward were he to stay in Los Angeles, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
(NFL) Portis back at practice According to Redskins beat writer Rich Campbell, Clinton Portis (ankle) was back at practice on Tuesday.
(NFL) Kellen Clemens makes Jets Considered a candidate for release this summer, Kellen Clemens appears to have made the Jets after the team waived quarterback Kevin O'Connell on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Rich Cimini.
(MLB) Lilly could be moved on Tuesday According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, Ted Lilly could be traded before Tuesday night's deadline to set postseason rosters.
(NFL) Jags place John Estes on IR Undrafted rookie center John Estes (ankle) has been placed on injured reserve, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
(NFL) Shaun Rogers won't be suspended According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "Browns defensive tackle Shaun Rogers will not be not suspended but will be fined due to an offseason arrest for carrying a gun through an airport."
(NFL) Stovall back at practice Maurice Stovall (ankle) was back at Buccaneers practice on Tuesday, according to the Pewter Report.
(NFL) Sinorice Moss done for 2010 Sinorice Moss (groin) has been placed on injured reserve, according to Mike Garafolo of the Newark Star-Ledger.
(NFL) Sorgi lands on IR Updating an earlier item, Jim Sorgi (shoulder) has been placed on injured reserve, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora.
(NFL) Delhomme to sit on Thursday According to Mary Kay Cabot of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, quarterback Jake Delhomme will not play in Cleveland's preseason finale on Thursday.
(NFL) Lions release Polumbus Tyler Polumbus has been released by the Lions, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
(NFL) Matt Lawrence lands on PUP list Matt Lawrence (knee) has been placed on the physically unable to perform list, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.
(NFL) Ayanbadejo lands on PUP list Brendon Ayanbadejo (quad) has been placed on the Ravens' PUP list, according to Aaron Wilson of the National Football Post.
(NFL) Hardesty likely to play on Thursday Although he continues to deal with a minor knee injury, Montario Hardesty will most likely play in Cleveland's preseason finale on Thursday, according to the Akron-Beacon Journal.
(MLB) No Millwood trade yet in the works According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, things are currently "quiet" on the Kevin Millwood trade front. Tuesday is the final day teams can acquire players through waivers in time to add them to their postseason rosters.
(MLB) Morneau's 2010 could be in danger It is beginning to look like a real possibility that Justin Morneau (concussion) will not play again in 2010, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
(NFL) Leinart sounds off According to the Arizona Republic, Matt Leinart believes he should be the Cardinals' starting quarterback this season. "I feel like I've outplayed the competition, training camp, preseason," Leinart said on Monday. "I think my play speaks about that. For me, this goes beyond the football field. The philosophy is you want the best 11 guys to play. I feel like I've proved that with my performance. I don't really know what else I could possibly do, so it probably goes beyond football. For me, I just really want an explanation, and I haven't been given one." Through three preseason games, Leinart has completed 82.6 percent of his passes, while Derek Anderson has completed just 58.5 percent of his.
(MLB) D-Backs would like to keep Webb According to MLB.com, "the Diamondbacks and Brandon Webb are interested in extending their working relationship past this season, but whether they can agree on a framework that makes sense for both sides remains to be seen."
(MLB) Rasmus, La Russa believed to be feuding An ugly situation appears to be brewing in St. Louis between young center fielder Colby Rasmus and legendary manager Tony La Russa, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Writer Bernie Miklasz says "you just get the feeling that one of these guys won't be back in 2011." Rasmus was a last minute scratch on Sunday despite being declared 100 percent healthy prior to game time.
(MLB) Chapman all set to be recalled Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has confirmed that 105-MPH throwing phenom Aroldis Chapman will be recalled before Cincinnati's Tuesday evening game against the Brewers, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(MLB) Manny to shave dreads? According to the Chicago Tribune, Manny Ramirez will most likely be shaving off his flowing dreadlocks before making his White Sox debut on Tuesday.
(NHL) Kovalchuk signing likely near Ilya Kovalchuk is believed to be on the verge of signing a new contract with the New Jersey Devils, according to ESPN's Scott Burnside.
(NFL) Sorgi on the cut line Expected to remain out through the end of the week with a shoulder injury, Jim Sorgi is bracing for his release from the Giants, according to the New York Daily News. "I don't know if their patience is wearing thin. I'm sure it is," he said. "It's just a numbers game. It's getting to be that point. It's a tough position for me to be in, a tough position for them to be in."
(NFL) Ed Reed remains out Despite "making an appearance" on Tuesday, Ed Reed (recovery from hip surgery) remained out of Ravens practice, according to Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.
(MLB) A-Rod won't go on rehab assignment Alex Rodriguez (calf) will most likely not go on a rehab assignment before coming off of the disabled list, according to the Journal News. He is first eligible to do so on Sunday.
(NFL) Lynch to play Thursday Marshawn Lynch (ankle) is expected to play in Buffalo's preseason finale on Thursday, according to the Buffalo Times.
(MLB) Dunn goes yard, drives in four Adam Dunn ripped a three-run shot in the seventh inning of Washington's 9-3 whipping of the Marlins Monday.
(MLB) Brian Wilson blows save, earns loss Brian Wilson was credited with the loss after allowing two hits and a run in the ninth inning as the Giants fell to Colorado 2-1.
(NFL) LB Jason Hunter pushing for starting role According to Mike Klis of the Denver Post, newly-acquired linebacker Jason Hunter is pushing Jarvis Moss to start on the outside opposite Robert Ayers.
(MLB) Miguel Tejada rips two-run shot Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 with a two run homer, providing all the scoring for San Diego in a 7-2 loss to Arizona.
(MLB) Joe Saunders hit 10 times in win Joe Saunders was hit 10 times but only surrendered two runs through eight innings in a 7-2 win over San Diego Monday.
(MLB) Malholm shelled for eight runs Paul Maholm was chased for eight runs off nine hits through only 3.1 innings as the Pirates were demolished by the Cubs 14-2.
(MLB) Vladimir Guerrero leaves game Vladimir Guerrero left Monday's game against the Royals in the seventh inning, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(NFL) Okung (ankle) not likely to play week one According to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times, Pete Carroll said that "it would take a pretty special recovery" for Russell Okung (ankle) to play week one.
(MLB) Josh Hamilton will be DH Monday Josh Hamilton will be the designated hitter for the Rangers in Monday's game, according to Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas.
(MLB) Aroldis Chapman to be recalled Tuesday Updating an earlier item, the Reds Twitter page reports that the team is expected to recall Aroldis Chapman prior to Tuesday night's game.
(MLB) Soto (knee) MRI shows only swelling Updating an earlier item, an MRI Monday revealed no structural damage in Geovany Soto's right knee, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
(NFL) Rams release OT Trautwein The Rams waived/injured rookie offensive lineman Phil Trautwein Monday, according to Howard Balzer of th St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
(MLB) Strasburg (elbow) meets with doctor Stephen Strasburg (elbow) met with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles Monday, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
(MLB) Padres recall Aaron Cunningham The Padres recalled Aaron Cunningham from Triple-A Portland Monday, according to Dan Hayes of the North County Times.
(MLB) Martinez sent down to minors The Braves have optioned Cristhian Martinez down to the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
(MLB) Braves recall Kawakami from minors The Braves have recalled Kenshin Kawakami from the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
(MLB) Boggs optioned to minors The Rangers have optioned Brandon Boggs to the minors, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(MLB) Cruz activated by Rangers As expected, the Rangers have activated Nelson Cruz (hamstring) from the DL, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(NFL) Hernandez practices without pads Aaron Hernandez (undisclosed injury) was still out of his pads on Monday but was able to work with Tom Brady in one-on-one drills, according to the Boston Globe's Shalise Manza Young.
(NFL) Teammates expect McNabb to be ready Donovan McNabb's ankle is still swollen, though his teammates fully expect him to be under center for their season opener, according to CSN Washington's Ryan O'Halloran.
(MLB) Manny officially with White Sox Manny Ramirez has officially joined the White Sox, though he's not currently listed in their lineup, according to ESPN Cleveland.
(NFL) Urlacher returns to practice today Brian Urlacher (calf) will return to practice today after being held out of activities last week, according to the Chicago Tribune.
(NFL) Favre practices despite ankle injection Brett Favre practiced on Monday despite receiving an injection of lubricant in his left ankle following the Vikings' preseason game on Saturday, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
(MLB) Rosales should be back in Arizona soon Leo Rosales (foot) should be back with the Diamondbacks soon after rosters expand on Wednesday, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.
(NFL) Big Ben's suspension to be cut to five games? Ben Roethlisberger's six-game suspension may end up being reduced to five games, as opposed to the four games as was originally presumed, according to the Washington Post's Mike Wise.
(NFL) Amendola bumped up to No. 2 receiver Danny Amendola has, at least temporarily, been bumped up to the role of No. 2 receiver in St. Louis following Donnie Avery's season-ending knee injury, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
(MLB) Lugo may miss a few games with head injury Julio Lugo did not suffer a concussion when he was hit in the head by a pickoff attempt on Sunday, though he may be held out of a few games, according to the Baltimore Sun.
(NFL) Beanie criticized for Saturday's fumble Head coach Ken Whisenhunt criticized Chris Wells for fumbling in Saturday's game against the Bears, according to the Cardinals' official site. "That is something with Beanie we have made progress with and he obviously was criticized for not paying more attention to the ball there," Whisenhunt said.
(MLB) Thornton plays catch on Sunday Matt Thornton (forearm) played long toss on Friday and Saturday and light catch on Sunday, according to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald.
(NFL) Tebow seems to pass Quinn as Orton's backup After a decent showing against the Steelers last night, it appears that Tim Tebow has surpassed Brady Quinn as the Broncos' No. 2 quarterback, according to the Denver Post.
(NFL) Buckhalter not yet ruled out for Thursday Head coach Josh McDaniels claims there's a chance that Correll Buckhalter (back) could play in the team's final preseason game on Thursday, according to the Denver Post's Lindsay Jones.
(NFL) Moreno may play in final preseason game Head coach Josh McDaniels claims there's a chance that Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) could play in the team's final preseason game on Thursday, according to the Denver Post's Lindsay Jones.
(NFL) Favre received injection in ankle Brett Favre received an injection of lubricant in his left ankle following the Vikings' preseason game on Saturday, according to SI.com.
(MLB) Bay able to ride stationary bike Jason Bay (concussion) felt fine after riding a stationary bike this past weekend, according to the New York Daily News.
(MLB) Reyes out at least four more games Jose Reyes (oblique) is not expected to return to action at any point in the Mets' four-game series against Atlanta, according to the New York Daily News.
(NFL) Keenan Lewis blows chance to start Keenan Lewis was benched after a personal foul call early in Pittsburgh's preseason loss to Denver and probably lost his chance to start, according to Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
(MLB) Shields moves to 13-11 with win James Shields fanned eight over 6.2 innings while giving up three runs off seven hits as the Rays knocked off Boston 5-3 Sunday.
(NFL) Dwyer romps for 89 yards, TD Jonathan Dwyer ran 13 times for a punishing 89 yards and a touchdown in Pittsburgh's 34-17 preseason loss to Denver Sunday night.
(NFL) Gilyard will get a chance to start Coach Steve Spagnuolo confirmed Sunday that Mardy Gilyard will get a chance to replace Donnie Avery as a starter, according to Brian Stull of ESPN 101 St. Louis.
(NFL) Kyle Orton escapes without injury Updating an earlier item, the Broncos are reporting no injury for Kyle Orton after the quarterback left Sunday's game, according to Lindsay Jones of the Denver Post.
(NFL) Schilens (knee) expected back in 3-6 weeks Coach Tom Cable has set Chaz Schilens' (knee) return date at anywhere from three to six weeks from now, according to Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group.
(MLB) Evan Meek (hand) day-to-day Updating an earlier item, Evan Meek is day-to-day with a bruised hand, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
(NFL) Jason Campbell (wrist) could play in opener Coach Tom Cable says that Jason Campbell has a wrist injury but could still play in the opener, according to Jerry McDonald of the Bay Area News Group.
(NFL) Saints re-sign DT Kendrick Clancy According to Aaron Wilson of National Football Post, the Saints have re-signed defensive tackle Kendrick Clancy to a one-year deal.
(MLB) Carl Pavano gives up two runs in loss Carl Pavano gave up only two runs off five hits over seven innings, but he picked up the loss for Minnesota as the Twins fell to Seattle 2-1.
(MLB) Jered Weaver fans 11 in 1-0 loss Jered Weaver gave up only one run off five hits through eight innings Sunday but earned a loss as the Angels fell to Baltimore 1-0.
(MLB) Charlie Morton blasted in 10th loss Charlie Morton was rocked for seven earned off nine hits through only 3.1 innings Sunday as the Pirates were doubled-up by the Brewers 8-4.
(MLB) Evan Meek leaves with apparent arm injury Evan Meek left Sunday's game in the eight inning after being hit by a comebacker, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
(MLB) Josh Johnson dominant early Josh Johnson allowed only three hits and one unearned run in Florida's 7-6 loss to Atlanta Sunday.
(MLB) Johnson great in no decision Josh Johnson didn't give up any earned runs (and allowed one unearned run) over six innings against the Braves on Sunday.
(MLB) Wood shaky in no decision Travis Wood gave up three runs off 10 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over five innings against the Cubs on Sunday.
(MLB) Carmona loses fifth straight start Fausto Carmona gave up three runs off six hits and four walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings against the Royals on Sunday.
(NFL) Recently-released Coles considers retirement Laveranues Coles is contemplating retirement, according to the Newark Star-Ledger. "I think I'm done," said Coles. "I don't want to become one of those journeyman football players. I don't need the money. Coach (Rex Ryan) said I was doing well and they want to bring me back after the first game but I don't know. I don't think that's something I want to do."
(NFL) Jackson to return punts for Eagles DeSean Jackson (neck) will remain the Eagles' primary punt returner this season, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeffrey McLane.
(MLB) LaPorta leaves game with strained hip Matt LaPorta left the Indians' game today with a left hip strain, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Anthony Castrovince.
(MLB) Hanley leaves after feeling lightheaded Hanley Ramirez left the Marlins' game in the third inning on Sunday after feeling lightheaded, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
(NFL) Jets likely to sign Thomas The Jets are expected to sign Adalius Thomas, according to the New York Daily News' Manish Mehta.
(MLB) Reyes takes swings, though return still unclear Jose Reyes (oblique) was able to take swings in the batting cage before the Mets' game on Sunday, though it remains unclear when he'll be ready to return to the team's lineup, according to MLB.com.
(MLB) Kimbrel optioned by Atlanta The Braves have sent Craig Kimbrel back down to the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien.
(MLB) Morgan held out of today's lineup Nyjer Morgan is being held out of the Nationals' lineup today due to what manager Jim Riggleman has called an unprofessional play on Saturday, according to the Nationals Daily News.
(NFL) Pace needs foot surgery, out 4-to-6 weeks Updating an earlier report, Calvin Pace will undergo surgery on Monday to repair his broken right foot and miss four to six weeks, according to ESPN.com.
(MLB) Nolasco's knee feels fine this morning Ricky Nolasco's knee felt fine and was not swollen this morning, and thus he remains scheduled to start against the Braves on Friday, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
(MLB) Volquez moved to bullpen As expected, the Reds will move Edinson Volquez to the bullpen, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(MLB) Stewart out with strained oblique Ian Stewart was held out of Saturday's game, and will probably be held out of a few more, with a strained right oblique, according to the Denver Post. "It's the kind of thing that can linger, so we're going to take it easy for a couple of days," Stewart said.
(NFL) Briggs' Week 1 status unclear after ankle injury Lance Briggs injured his left ankle in the Bears' preseason game against Arizona on Saturday, and his status for Week 1 of the regular season is in doubt, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
(NFL) Cutler expresses lack of trust in O-line Jay Cutler displayed a lack of trust in his offensive line after the Bears' preseason game on Saturday, according to CSN Chicago. "We had some protection issues last game," Cutler said. "There might have still been some little effects from that, just trusting the guys up there."
(MLB) Beltre tweaks hamstring Adrian Beltre tweaked his hamstring on Saturday but was able to stay in the game, according to the Boston Globe. "His hammy's a little tight," manager Terry Francona said. "He's a little sore. We'll see how he does. He's a pretty tough guy."
(MLB) Jones day-to-day but may play today Adam Jones (shoulder) remains day-to-day and could potentially be back in the Orioles' lineup today, according to the Baltimore Sun.
(MLB) Reimold likely to be recalled shortly Nolan Reimold is expected to be recalled by Baltimore in a few days shortly after rosters expand on Sept. 1, according to the Baltimore Sun.
(NFL) Alex Smith has nice night Alex Smith looked decent against the Raiders on Saturday, completing 9-of-15 passes for 113 yards and a score.
(NFL) McFadden thuds, Bush scores TD After a week of looking good in practice, Darren McFadden was ineffective against the 49ers on Saturday evening, taking the ball seven times for just nine yards. Michael Bush, meanwhile, went seven times for 23 yards.
(NFL) Jason Campbell gets carted off, avoids serious injury Diagnosed with a "stinger" after the fact, Raiders quarterback Jason Campbell had to be carted off the field against the 49ers on Saturday evening, according to Vittorio Tafur of the San Francisco Chronicle.
(NFL) Barber, Felix Jones mail it in Marion Barber had a night to forget against the Texans on Saturday evening, carrying the ball four times for negative-two yards.
(NFL) Arian Foster puts on a show Arian Foster looked impressive against the Cowboys in preseason action on Saturday evening, toting the ball 18 times for 110 yards and a score.
(NFL) Victor Cruz has another nice night Talented rookie receiver Victor Cruz reeled in four balls for 76 yards and a touchdown in preseason action against the Ravens on Saturday evening.
(NFL) Jacobs outperforms Bradshaw Amidst speculation that he is set to lose his starting job to Ahmad Bradshaw, Brandon Jacobs carried the ball six times for 41 yards against the Ravens on Saturday. Bradshaw, meanwhile, went seven times for 22 yards.
(NFL) Flacco attempts 34 passes against New York Joe Flacco completed 21-of-34 passes in preseason action against the Giants on Saturday evening, piling up 229 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.
(NFL) Eli Manning has bad night Eli Manning was lousy in his return to action on Saturday evening, completing just 9-of-18 passes for 63 yards and an interception against the Ravens.
(MLB) Daniel Hudson tosses another gem Daniel Hudson kept rolling on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits and two runs in seven innings of work as Arizona downed the Giants 11-3 in San Francisco. He struck out six and walked two.
(MLB) LaRoche homers, drives in three Adam LaRoche went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on Saturday evening, leading the Diamondbacks to an 11-3 win over the Giants in San Francisco.
(MLB) Zito's August ERA balloons to 7.76 Barry Zito posted another disastrous outing on Saturday evening, allowing six hits, five walks and nine runs (seven earned) in just 3.2 innings of work, as San Francisco lost 11-3 to the Diamondbacks.
(MLB) Kazmir falls to 8-12 Scott Kazmir allowed eight hits and four runs in 5.2 innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 8-12 on the year in Los Angeles' 5-0 loss to the Orioles. He struck out three and walked two.
(MLB) Millwood improves to 3-14 Kevin Millwood scattered six hits over eight scoreless innings of work on Saturday evening, finally picking up his third win of the season in Baltimore's 5-0 victory over the Angels. He struck out five and walked one.
(MLB) Capuano turns in embarrassing outing Chris Capuano was awful in his return to the rotation on Saturday evening, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks in just three innings of work against the Pirates. He struck out five.
(MLB) Tabata hits fourth homer in loss Jose Tabata went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in the Pirates' 8-7, 11-inning loss to the Brewers on Saturday evening.
(NFL) LeFevour has another nice night Sixth round draft pick Dan LeFevour was again sharp in relief of Jay Cutler on Saturday evening, completing 10-of-12 passes for 100 yards and a touchdown against Arizona.
(NFL) Cutler throws two picks Jay Cutler was dreadful against the Cardinals on Saturday evening, completing just 10-of-20 passes for 129 yards while throwing two interceptions.
(NFL) Leinart goes 9-of-10 against Chicago Spelling Derek Anderson on Saturday evening, Matt Leinart completed 9-of-10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown against the Bears.
(NFL) Derek Anderson has iffy night Starting in place of Matt Leinart against the Bears on Saturday evening, Derek Anderson completed 7-of-12 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown.
(NFL) Housh has another quiet night T.J. Houshmandzadeh continued to look unimpressive on Saturday evening, making just two catches for 23 yards in Seattle's game against the Vikings.
(NFL) Javon Walker scores TD in return to action Playing in his first preseason game of the summer, recently signed receiver Javon Walker pulled down two balls for 32 yards and a touchdown on Saturday evening.
(NFL) Favre suffers minor hand injury, throws two picks Suffering a minor hand injury in the process, Brett Favre completed 16-of-26 passes for 187 yards in Minnesota's preseason game against the Seahawks on Saturday evening. He threw two interceptions.
(NFL) Receiver Mike Williams shines again Rookie wideout Mike Williams had another solid game on Saturday evening against the Jaguars, pulling in three balls for 83 yards.
(NFL) Garrard has workmanlike game Facing Tampa Bay in preseason action on Saturday evening, David Garrard completed 24-of-31 passes for 211 yards, zero touchdowns and one interception.
(NFL) Derrick Ward goes for 19 yards Fighting for a roster spot, Derrick Ward carried the ball four times for just 19 yards in Tampa Bay's Saturday evening preseason tilt with the Jaguars.
(MLB) Jhoulys Chacin excellent again Jhoulys Chacin was in control against the Dodgers on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits and one run in seven innings of work as Colorado won 5-3 at home. He walked four and struck out seven.
(MLB) CarGo hits 27th homer Carlos Gonzalez hit his 27th home run of the season in Colorado's 5-3 win over the Dodgers on Saturday.
(MLB) Barajas homers again in loss Rod Barajas went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Los Angeles' 5-3 loss to the Rockies on Saturday.
(MLB) Harden comes back down to earth in loss Rich Harden allowed eight hits and four runs in just 4.1 innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 5-5 on the year in Texas' 5-0 loss to the A's. He struck out two and walked two.
(MLB) Braden throws four hitter at Rangers Dallas Braden was masterful on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits whilst throwing his second shutout of the season in Oakland's 5-0 win. He struck out one and walked none.
(MLB) Danks rocked in 12-9 loss John Danks got rocked by the Yankees on Saturday evening, allowing six hits and eight runs in just 4.1 innings of work, as Chicago lost 12-9 at home. He struck out five and walked four.
(MLB) CC picks MLB-leading 18th win Despite allowing nine hits and five runs in seven innings of work on Saturday night, CC Sabathia still managed to become the majors' first 18-game winner in New York's 12-9 victory over the White Sox. He struck out nine and walked one.
(MLB) Buchholz excellent in no decision Clay Buchholz allowed just four hits and two runs (one earned) in 7.1 innings of work on Saturday night, taking a no decision in Boston's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Rays. He struck out five and walked two.
(MLB) Garza solid in no decision Despite allowing just six hits and one run in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, Matt Garza took a no decision in Tampa Bay's 3-2, 10-inning win over the Red Sox. He struck out three and walked one.
(MLB) V-Mart homers again in loss Victor Martinez went 4-for-5 with his 13th home run in Boston's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Rays on Saturday.
(MLB) Greinke takes no decision Zack Greinke scattered eight hits and three runs over eight innings of work on Saturday night, taking a no decision in Kansas City's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Indians. He struck out four and walked four.
(MLB) Asdrubal walks off Indians Asdrubal Cabrera hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning on Saturday evening, walking the Indians off to a 4-3 victory over the Royals.
(MLB) Prado drives in five in laugher Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI on Saturday evening, helping the Braves to a 12-3 rout of the Marlins at home.
(MLB) Tim Hudson fans career-best 13 in blowout win Tim Hudson dominated the Marlins on Saturday evening, striking out a career high 13 batters in seven innings of work, as Atlanta rolled to a 12-3 victory at home.
(MLB) Dealing with knee injury, Nolasco gets rocked Attempting to pitch through a torn meniscus in his right knee on Saturday evening, Ricky Nolasco got torched by the Braves, allowing seven hits, three walks and six runs in just two innings of work, as Florida lost 12-3 in Atlanta. He struck out no batters.
(MLB) Johan loses third straight Johan Santana allowed eight hits and four runs in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 10-9 on the year in New York's 4-1 loss to the Astros. He struck out four and walked one.
(MLB) Myers eases by Mets Brett Myers scattered six hits over seven scoreless innings of work on Saturday evening, improving to 10-7 on the year in Houston's 4-1 win over the Mets. He struck out six and walked one.
(MLB) Carlos Lee picks up three more RBI Carlos Lee stayed scorching on Saturday evening, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Houston's 4-1 win over the Mets.
(MLB) Lohse implodes in 14-5 loss Kyle Lohse was a disaster for the Cardinals on Saturday evening, allowing 11 hits and eight runs in just five innings of work, dooming the Cardinals to a 14-5 loss to the Nationals.
(MLB) Adam Dunn emphatically ends slump Adam Dunn broke out of his slump in a big way on Saturday evening, going 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in Washington's 14-5 win over the Cardinals.
(MLB) Arroyo quality, but falls to 14-8 Bronson Arroyo allowed five hits and three runs in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 14-8 on the year in Cincinnati's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. He struck out five and walked none.
(MLB) Fukudome homers in win Kosuke Fukudome went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday evening, leading the Cubs to a 3-2 win over the Reds.
(MLB) Report: Nova under investigation by MLB According to the Associated Press, "Major League Baseball is investigating New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova and a former minor league teammate for allegedly injecting each other with B-12 shots." The AP elaborates, "B-12 is not on baseball's list of banned substances, but the New York Post said MLB is focused on the issue of whether the players injected each other and wants to make certain the shots were in fact B-12."
(NFL) Gresham pulls down TD Rookie tight end Jermaine Gresham reeled in four balls for 45 yards and a touchdown against the Bills on Saturday evening.
(NFL) C.J. Spiller rushes for two TDs C.J. Spiller looked impressive in preseason action against the Bengals on Saturday evening, carrying the ball 12 times for 52 yards and two touchdowns. He added two catches for 33 yards.
(NFL) Pacman leaves game Adam Jones was forced from Cincinnati's preseason game against the Bills on Saturday night with a sore neck, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(NFL) Crabtree not playing Saturday Michael Crabtree (neck) was a late scratch before the 49ers' preseason game on Saturday night, according to Matt Maiocco of CSN.
(MLB) Teixeira has bruised thumb Updating an earlier item, the injury that forced Mark Teixeira from the Yankees game against the White Sox on Saturday night has been revealed to be a bruised right thumb, according to the New York Daily News.
(MLB) Derrek Lee leaves game Derrek Lee was forced from Atlanta's game against the Marlins on Saturday with a "mild right side strain," according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
(NFL) Mark Clayton suffers concussion Mark Clayton was forced from Baltimore's preseason game against the Giants in the first half on Saturday evening with a "mild" concussion, according to Jamison Hensley of the Baltimore Sun.
(MLB) Teixeira leaves game with injury According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, "Mark Teixeira left Saturday's game against the White Sox after two innings with an apparent injury."
(MLB) Dodgers not planning to give Manny away According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Dodgers are not planning on simply "dumping" outfielder Manny Ramirez on the White Sox. Chicago "must make it worth their while with a prospect."
(NFL) Colt McCoy has decent night With rumors swirling that he is a possible candidate for release, Colt McCoy completed 10-of-14 passes for 76 yards in Cleveland's preseason tilt with the Lions on Saturday.
(NFL) Delhomme looks good against Detroit Jake Delhomme looked far from finished on Saturday night, completing 20-of-25 passes for 152 yards and a touchdown in Cleveland's preseason tilt with the Lions.
(NFL) Stafford looks good vs. Browns Matthew Stafford was on his game against the Browns on Saturday night, completing 13-of-17 passes for 141 yards and a touchdown.
(MLB) Garcia has next start pushed back In an attempt to limit the sensaitional rookie's workload, the Cardinals have bumped Jaime Garcia's next scheduled start from Wednesday to Saturday, according to B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest.
(MLB) Blanton downs Padres Joe Blanton scattered six hits and one run over six innings of work on Saturday afternoon, improving to 6-6 on the year in Philadelphia's 3-1 win over the Padres in San Diego. He struck out three and walked one.
(MLB) Garland quality in loss Jon Garland allowed three hits, three walks and three runs in six innings of work on Saturday afternoon, falling to 13-9 on the season in San Diego's 3-1 loss to the Phillies.
(MLB) Yadier Molina to return Sunday Although he remains out of the lineup on Saturday, Yadier Molina (knee) is expected to be back behind the plate on Sunday, according to Fox Sports Midwest.
(MLB) Frank Francisco placed on the DL According to Evan P. Grant of the Fort Worht Star-Telegram, Frank Francisco (strained right lat) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
(NFL) Harvin playing Saturday Despite having participated in just two practices this summer, Percy Harvin (migraines) will play in the Vikings' preseason game against the Seahawks on Saturday night, according to ESPN.
(MLB) Fuentes nails down first save as Twin Making his first appearance as a Twin on Saturday, Brian Fuentes struck out the only batter he faced, lefty Russell Branyan, to nail down his 24th save of the season in Minnesota's 1-0 win over the Mariners.
(MLB) Fister excellent in loss Doug Fister allowed just six hits and one run in seven innings of work on Saturday afternoon, but got out-dueled by Minnesota's Nick Blackburn in Seattle's 1-0 loss. He struck out and six and walked two, lowering his ERA to 3.73.
(MLB) Blackburn baffles M's in masterpiece Nick Blackburn baffled the Mariners on Saturday afternoon, allowing just two hits in 8.2 scoreless innings of work in Minnesota's 1-0 win on the road. He struck out six and walked two in improving to 8-8 on the year.
(NFL) Dez continues to progress Dez Bryant (high ankle sprain) was able to run routes at Cowboys practice at full speed on Saturday, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
(MLB) Billy Butler remains out on Saturday As expected, Billy Butler (sore right hand) remains out of the Royals lineup against the Indians on Saturday, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
(NFL) Sorensen carted off Safety Nick Sorensen was carted off the field with an unknown injury in Cleveland's preseason tilt against the Lions on Saturday, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
(NFL) Suh commits rough penalty Rookie defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh got flagged for a rather egregious personal foul against Browns quarterback Jake Delhomme in the first half of Detroit's preseason game on Saturday afternoon, according to Pro Football Talk's Gregg Rosenthal.
(NFL) Best wows against Cleveland Jahvid Best created a stir in the first half of Detroit's preseason game against the Browns on Saturday afternoon, carrying the ball 51 yards on his only carry while reeling in a 10-yard reception.
(MLB) Posey hopes to play Sunday Buster Posey (elbow/forearm) said on Saturday that he felt better than he did on Friday and that he hopes to return to the Giants lineup on Sunday, according to Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
(NFL) DeAndre Levy leaves game According to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press, DeAndre Levy was forced from Detroit's preseason showdown with the Bengals on Saturday with a groin injury.
(MLB) Jeff Mathis out again on Saturday Jeff Mathis is out of the Angels lineup for the second straight day on Saturday, according to Sam Miller of the Orange County Register.
(MLB) Posey out of the lineup with forearm injury One day after suffering a "mild left forearm strain," Buster Posey is not in the Giants' Saturday evening lineup, according to the Giants' official Twitter feed.
(MLB) Maybin back in the lineup After leaving Florida's Friday evening game against the Braves due to dehydration, Cameron Maybin is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
(NFL) Spiller's start good news C.J. Spiller's Saturday evening start against the Bengals in Buffalo's third preseason game on Saturday evening bodes well for his 2010 fantasy value.
(MLB) Uggla's contract negotiations going slowly According to Fox Sports' Jim Bowden, negotiations between the Marlins and second baseman Dan Uggla regarding a long-term contract extension are going "really slow."
(NFL) Packers release WR The Packers have released wide receiver Shawn Gore, according to Greg A. Bedard of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.
(NFL) Cole's MRI reveals no significant damage According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, "an MRI performed on Trent Cole's right ankle revealed no structural damage. He's listed as day to day with a mild ankle sprain."
(NFL) Antonio Bryant remains out Unsurprisingly, Antonio Bryant (knee) will not play against the Bills on Saturday evening, according to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(MLB) Thome leaves game According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Jim Thome was forced from Minnesota's game against the Mariners on Saturday afternoon with stiffness in his lower back.
(NFL) Cole day-to-day with mild ankle sprain Trent Cole has been diagnosed with a mild ankle sprain and is listed as day-to-day, according to the Philadelphia Daily News' Les Bowen.
(MLB) Boston demotes Bowden The Red Sox have optioned Michael Bowden down to the minors, according to WEEI.com.
(MLB) Red Sox activate Okajima The Red Sox have activated Hideki Okajima (hamstring) from the DL, according to WEEI.com.
(MLB) Blue Jays recall McCoy Toronto has recalled Mike McCoy from the minors, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
(MLB) Encarnacion hurts wrist, lands on DL The Blue Jays have placed Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day DL with a sprained left wrist, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
(MLB) Hudson sprains ankle Orlando Hudson sprained his right ankle in the Twins' game on Saturday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's LaVelle Neal.
(NFL) Charles' arm is completely fine Jamaal Charles apparently landed awkwardly on his arm during yesterday's preseason game but is completely fine, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
(NFL) Vilma's groin injury a non-issue Jonathan Vilma claims that he's fine despite injuring his groin against the Chargers last night, according to Pro Football Talk.
(MLB) Volquez scratched for tomorrow's start The Reds have scratched Edinson Volquez from his originally-scheduled start against the Cubs on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
(MLB) Padres recall Perdomo The Padres have recalled Luis Perdomo from the minors, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
(MLB) The Padres have recalled Everth Cabrera from the minors, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
(MLB) Padres place Hairston Jr. on DL The Padres have placed Jerry Hairston Jr. (elbow) on the 15-day DL, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
(MLB) Napoli on the market? The Angels may opt to trade Mike Napoli this season, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.
(MLB) Morton to start for Pirates tomorrow Charlie Morton will be recalled to start for the Pirates tomorrow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.
(MLB) Thomas optioned by Pirates The Pirates have optioned Justin Thomas to the minors, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.
(MLB) Reyes may be out for prolonged period Jose Reyes could be out for a prolonged period of time as he deals with an aggravated oblique injury, according to the New York Post.
(NFL) Phillips being sued by older woman Shaun Phillips is being sued by a 54-year-old woman who says he struck and injured her at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in February 2008, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.
(MLB) Perkins demoted to minors The Twins have optioned Glen Perkins to the minors, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
(NFL) Portis' ankle injury not too serious Head coach Mike Shanahan does not believe the sprained ankle Clinton Portis suffered last night is too serious, according to the Washington Post.
(NHL) Spina signs with Blues The Blues have signed David Spina to a one-year, two-way contract, according to the Arizona Republic.
(NBA) Crawford demands contract extension Jamal Crawford has told the Hawks that he wants to be traded if they don't offer him a contract extension, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
(MLB) No plans to move Broxton back to closer Joe Torre remains firm in his stance not to hand out specific roles to his relievers for the rest of the season, according to the L.A. Times.
(MLB) Rasmus remains out of lineup today Colby Rasmus (calf) will remain out of the Cardinals' lineup on Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.
(NFL) Jackson's injury not serious Updating a report from yesterday, head coach Andy Reid says that he took DeSean Jackson (strained neck) out of yesterday's game for precautionary reasons, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeffrey McLane.
(NFL) Knowshon still hurting The Denver Post reports that Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) is still being held out of practices and claims that he "is not expected to play until the opener at Jacksonville at the earliest."
(MLB) Silva needs one more rehab start Carlos Silva (heart) is expected to need just one more rehab appearance before being activated from the DL, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
(MLB) Chapman hits 105 mph on radar gun? Aroldis Chapman reportedly hit 105 mph on the radar gun last night and "sat at" 103 mph, according to AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price.
(MLB) Harang may start on Tuesday Aaron Harang (back) may be activated in time to start on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
(MLB) Bergesen tosses gem over Angels Brad Bergesen gave up just one run off four hits without any walks and four strikeouts over eight innings against the Angels on Friday.
(NFL) Eagles' Jackson has minor neck strain Updating an earlier report, DeSean Jackson strained his neck during the Eagles' preseason game on Friday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeffrey McLane.
(NFL) McCoy solid against Chiefs LeSean McCoy ran well against the Chiefs on Friday, gaining 28 yards with a touchdown off five carries.
(NFL) Kolb weak against Kansas City Kevin Kolb put forth a poor performance against the Chiefs on Friday, going 12-for-26 with 111 yards, zero scores and an interception.
(MLB) Burnett annihilated by White Sox A.J. Burnett was awful on Friday, giving up eight earned runs (nine total) over 3.1 innings against the White Sox.
(NFL) Cole injures ankle, X-rays negative Trent Cole was carted off the field with an ankle injury during the Eagles' preseason game on Friday, according to the team's Twitter page.
(MLB) Rodney is Angels' new closer Fernando Rodney is expected to assume the Angels' closing duties following the team's dealing of Brian Fuentes to the Twins.
(MLB) Gregg, Downs and two others claimed Kevin Gregg, Scott Downs, Jason Frasor and Shawn Camp have all been claimed off waivers, according to the Toronto Sun's Bob Elliot.
(NFL) Jackson leaves Eagles' game with back injury DeSean Jackson was forced to exit the Eagles' preseason game on Friday with an upper back injury, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer's Jeffrey McLane.
(MLB) Hairston may need 2-to-3 weeks of rest Jerry Hairston Jr. believes that he'll be out the next 2-to-3 weeks with a strained right elbow, according to the Padres' Twitter page.
(MLB) Jones still out for Baltimore Adam Jones (shoulder) is out of the Orioles' lineup for a second straight night, according to the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
(MLB) Angels deal Fuentes to Twins The Angels have dealt Brian Fuentes to the Twins for either cash considerations or a player to be named later, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
(NFL) Schefter confirms MJD didn't have knee surgery ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Maurice Jones-Drew did not undergo knee surgery, though knee soreness will still likely keep him out of action until Week 1 of the regular season.
(MLB) Sheets unsure if he'll be able to pitch again Ben Sheets (elbow surgery) in uncertain whether or not he'll be able to pitch again, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee. "I have no idea. My arm will tell me," Sheets said.
(MLB) Bonderman scratched with rib injury Jeremy Bonderman has been scratched from his scheduled start tomorrow due to a rib cage ailment, according to the Detroit Free Press.
(MLB) Crawford scratched with stomach virus Carl Crawford was scratched from the Rays' lineup tonight due to a stomach virus, according to the St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith.
(NFL) Maroney will still figure into Patriots' plans He was asked if he believed Laurence Maroney can help the Patriots in the regular season, Bill Belichick responded, "Oh, absolutely," according to the Boston Globe.
(NFL) Mendenhall's arm is fine Updating an earlier report, Rashard Mendenhall did recently undergo tests on his arm, but it is not broken, according to KDKA.com.
(NFL) Feeley likely out again next week A.J. Feeley (thumb) is expected to miss the Rams' final preseason game next Thursday, according to the Associated Press.
(NFL) Avery has torn ACL, out for 2010 season As was feared after his injury last night, the Rams have lost Donnie Avery for the 2010 season with a torn right ACL, according to Pro Football Talk.
(NFL) Agent claims MJD did not have knee surgery Maurice Jones-Drew's agent claims that, contrary to other reports today, MJD did not undergo knee surgery, according to the Florida Times-Union's Tania Ganguli.
(NFL) Rumors of Mendenhall injury aren't true There has apparently been a rumor floating around that Rashard Mendenhall recently broke his arm, though NFL.com's Jason La Canfora reports that they are not true.
(MLB) Kimbrel called up by Atlanta The Braves have recalled Craig Kimbrel from the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien.
(NFL) Jones-Drew done for the preseason Fresh off of an "arthroscopic procedure to clean out his knee from wear and tear," Maurice Jones-Drew will sit out the rest of the preseason, according to the National Football Post.
(MLB) Dodgers "not inclined" to move Manny With the Dodgers still having a shot at the National League wild card, they are "not inclined" to trade Manny Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
(MLB) Butler out on Friday As expected, Billy Butler (sore right hand) is not in the Royals lineup on Friday evening, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
(MLB) Leake sent to the DL According to the Reds' official Twitter feed, Mike Leake has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a fatigued right shoulder.
(MLB) Pujols, Holliday playing on Friday Although both suffered minor injuries on Thursday evening, Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday are in the Cardinals' Friday lineup, according to B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest.
(MLB) Kinsler set for rehab assignment Ian Kinsler (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on either Saturday or Sunday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
(NBA) Knicks sign Ewing Jr. Patrick Ewing Jr. has been signed by the New York Knicks, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
(NFL) Lombardi: Walker won't help Vikes NFL.com's Michael Lombardi does not expect recently signed receiver Javon Walker to be an asset for the Vikings this season.
(MLB) Rangers don't claim Manny Add the Rangers to the list of teams not rewarded Manny Ramirez on waivers, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
(MLB) Baez hits the DL Danys Baez (back spasms) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
(MLB) Report: Manny claimed on waivers According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, Manny Ramirez has not cleared waivers. The claiming team is currently unknown.
(NBA) Tyreke Evans suspended Tyreke Evans has been suspended for the first game of the 2010-11 season after being charged with reckless driving earlier this month, according to Yahoo! Sports.
(MLB) Report: Gallardo robbed at gunpoint According to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo was "robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning on Milwaukee's south side."
(NFL) Leinart thinks he'll start in Week 1 Despite being relegated to second on the depth chart for Arizona's preseason game against the Bears this weekend, Matt Leinart still believes he will be the Cardinals' Week 1 stater, according to the Arizona Republic's Kent Somers.
(MLB) Yanks won't claim Manny According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, the Yankees will not be claiming slugger Manny Ramirez on waivers.
(NFL) Maroney absent from Pats' game-plan For the second straight preseason game on Thursday, the Patriots did not give running back Laurence Maroney a single touch, according to CSN New England. Bill Belichick explained the decision by saying "we never had the ball." This, despite the fact that the Patriots ran 36 offensive plays.
(MLB) Hawpe signs minor league deal Updating an earlier item, Brad Hawpe's deal with the Rays is a minor league one, according to the St. Petersburg Times. However, he is expected to be added to the club's major league roster by Tuesday so he will be eligible for its postseason roster.
(MLB) Chavez to meet with A's According to the San Francisco Chronicle, third baseman Eric Chavez will discuss his future with the A's next week.
(MLB) Bochy: Lincecum needs to be better conditioned Giants manager Bruce Bochy believes pitcher Tim Lincecum needs to be better conditioned heading into 2011, according to the San Jose Mercury-News. "Really, the biggest goal is to get (him) in the best condition (he's) ever been in," he said. "In this game, I don't think players should ever feel they've arrived. They should always seek to improve. And not only in how they play, but what kind of shape they're in."
(MLB) Prince only hitting solo shots According to ESPN's Buster Olney, 22 of Prince Fielder's 26 home runs this season have come with no one on base.
(MLB) Rays to sign Hawpe According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, free agent outfielder Brad Hawpe will sign with the Rays on Friday.
(MLB) Manny not requiring extension Updating an earlier item, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that Manny Ramirez will not require a contract extension before agreeing to a potential trade.
(MLB) Strasburg stunner: rookie needs Tommy John According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, phenom hurler Stephen Strasburg needs Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. He will receive a second opinion on Friday afternoon, but his diagnosis is not expected to change.
(MLB) Beckett, Lackey on waivers According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have placed starting pitchers Josh Beckett and John Lackey on waivers.
(NFL) Colts D not shining this summer In three preseason games this season, the Colts defense has allowed an average of 43.3 points per game, according to Pro Football Talk.
(NFL) Dez Bryant guarantees he'll play in Week 1 According to the Dallas Morning News, Dez Bryant (high ankle spain) guaranteed on Thursday that he will be ready for Dallas' Week 1 game against the Redskins. "I know for a fact that I'm going to be ready for Washington," he said. "I know for a fact. I feel great, I feel fine. If you've been here, you've seen me run. I've been running; I've been doing a lot of good things. So I'll be ready."
(MLB) Pettitte set for bullpen session Andy Pettitte (groin) will throw a 20-to-25 pitch bullpen session on Friday afternoon, according to the New York Daily News.
(MLB) Cliff Lee struggling The Rangers may try to get Cliff Lee some extra rest down the stretch, according to the Dallas Morning News. In the month of August, he is just 1-4 with an ugly 6.20 ERA.
(NFL) Addai has concussion Joseph Addai indeed suffered a concussion in the Colts' preseason game on Thursday night, according to the Associated Press. "It's nothing," Addai said. "I was fine. I just got a little dizzy, but I was cool."
(MLB) Manny could clear waivers Friday Teams have until 1:30 Eastern time on Friday to claim Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez on waivers, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
(MLB) Peralta wants to stay in Detroit According to the Detroit Free Press, recently acquired infielder Jhonny Peralta would like to return to the Tigers in 2011.
(MLB) Rasmus won't return Friday Colby Rasmus (calf) will not return on Friday, and could remain out through the weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
(NFL) Spagnuolo holds off on naming Bradford starter Although he hinted that Sam Bradford will be his Week 1 quarterback, Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo stopped short of making that announcement following Bradford's impressive performance against the Patriots on Thursday evening, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
(MLB) Salty ready for rehab assignment Jarrod Saltalamacchia (leg infection) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, according to the Boston Globe.
(NFL) Avery's knee injury seems serious Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo acknowledged on Thursday night that Donnie Avery's knee injury did not look good, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "Donnie probably has a significant knee injury," Spagnuolo said.
Hawks sign Etan Thomas The Hawks have signed free agent big man Etan Thomas, according to Marc Spears of Yahoo.
Darius Miles working out for Spurs Veteran small forward Darius Miles is expected to work out for the Spurs later this week, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express-News.
Williams to be focus of offense The Akron Beacon-Journal reports that Byron Scott expects Mo Williams to be a focus of the offense this season, as he was in his final years with the Bucks.
Kings pursuing Carmelo The Sacramento Bee reports that trade discussions between the Nuggets and Kings regarding Carmelo Anthony are ongoing.
Yao to be limited this season The Sporting News reports that Rockets GM Daryl Morey said that Yao Ming will have his minutes limited this season and could also sit out portions of back-to-back games on the schedule.
Turiaf to start for Knicks? Alan Hahn of Newsday tweets that the Knicks will probably start Ronny Turiaf at center this season.
Crawford demands contract extension Jamal Crawford has told the Hawks that he wants to be traded if they don't offer him a contract extension, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Knicks sign Ewing Jr. Patrick Ewing Jr. has been signed by the New York Knicks, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.
Tyreke Evans suspended Tyreke Evans has been suspended for the first game of the 2010-11 season after being charged with reckless driving earlier this month, according to Yahoo! Sports.
Report: Brandon Rush suspended According to Yahoo! Sports, Brandon Rush has been suspended five games for violating the NBA's drug policy.
Tulo playing Thursday Updating an earlier item, Troy Tulowitzki (groin) is in Colorado's Thursday evening lineup, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post. He will bat cleanup.
Tulo likely to play on Thursday According to the Denver Post's Troy Renck, Troy Tulowitzki (groin) expects to play on Thursday against the Phillies.
Glaus comes off the DL According to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Troy Glaus (knee) has been activated off of the 15-day disabled list.
Braden has good outing before injury Before departing with leg cramps, Dallas Braden limited the Yankees to two hits and one run in five innings of work on Thursday afternoon. He struck out four and walked two.
John Baker to undergo Tommy John According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, John Baker has decided to undergo Tommy John surgery on his ailing elbow.
Granderson homers twice in easy win Subbing for an injured Nick Swisher on Thursday afternoon, Curtis Granderson went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBI, helping the Yankees breeze by the A's 5-0 at home.
Sabathia blows away A's CC Sabathia utterly dominated the A's on Thursday afternoon, allowing just one hit in eight scoreless innings of work in New York's 5-0 win. He struck out five and walked three.
Carlos Ruiz getting a breather Carlos Ruiz is out of the Phillies' Thursday evening lineup, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Adam Jones re-injures shoulder Updating an earlier item, Adam Jones' absence from the Orioles lineup on Thursday comes after he aggravated his shoulder injury from earlier this season on an awkward swing on Wednesday evening, according to Dan Connolly of the Baltimore Sun.
Adam Jones out on Thursday Adam Jones is out the Orioles lineup on Thursday, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
Braden diagnosed with cramps Updating an earlier item, Dallas Braden's injury has been diagnosed as cramps, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Braden leaves game Dallas Braden was forced from his Thursday afternoon start against the Yankees with an apparent left leg injury.
Delgado done for the season According to the Boston Herald, Carlos Delgado has been diagnosed with "a small tear in his left hip." He is done for the season.
Swisher has left knee soreness Again updating an earlier item, Nick Swisher's injury has been confirmed as left knee stiffness, according to the New York Daily News.
Swisher leaves game According to the New York Daily News, Nick Swisher was forced from the Yankees' game against the A's with an undisclosed injury in the second inning on Thursday.
Pedroia set to go under-the-knife According to the Boston Globe, "second baseman Dustin Pedroia is expected to have surgery to insert a screw in his left foot sometime (Friday) at Massachusetts General Hospital."
Moustakas unlikely to be recalled this month According to the Kansas City Star's Sam Mellinger, elite hitting prospect Mike Moustakas is unlikely to make his Royals debut before the middle of next summer.
A-Rod fires Boras Alex Rodriguez has fired long-time agent Scott Boras, according to NBC Sports.
Tulo still ailing Although Troy Tulowitzki (groin) was able to start on Wednesday evening, he was "favoring" his left leg the entire game, according to the Denver Post.
Ryan Howard has lunch with Barry Bonds According to the Philadelphia Daily News, Ryan Howard had lunch with retired slugger Barry Bonds on Tuesday afternoon.
Jimenez stuck on 17 After getting out-dueled by San Francisco's Tim Lincecum on Wednesday evening, Ubaldo Jimenez has now failed to pick up his 18th win in five straight starts.
Conor Jackson undergoes successful surgery According to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser, Conor Jackson's recent sports hernia surgery "went well," and "he is expected to be able to resume activity in a few weeks."
MLB unlikely to be lenient with Morgan Nyjer Morgan could be suspended for longer than the usually customary five games for charging the mound in Florida on Wednesday evening, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Is Vazquez "back"? According to the New York Post, Javier Vazquez is "back." "We like the way Javy's been throwing the baseball," manager Joe Girardi said on Wednesday. "We made some minor adjustments to him and it seemed to really help him." He will start against the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Barton getting a day of rest Daric Barton is not in Oakland's Thursday afternoon lineup, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Chapman throws 103.9 According to ESPN's Buster Olney, Aroldis Chapman threw a 103.9 mile-per-hour fastball on Wednesday evening. It was the fastest recorded in baseball this season.
Jason Vargas fans four in loss Jason Vargas was hit four times for three runs over seven innings as the Mariners fell to the Angels 4-2 Wednesday night.
Hideki Matsui drives two-run shot Hideki Matsui blasted a two-run bomb to give the Angels a lead in the seventh inning of their 4-2 win over Seattle.
Fernando Rodney fans two in eighth save Fernando Rodney earned his eighth save of the season with a perfect ninth inning in a 4-2 win over the Mariners Wednesday.
Lincecum smothers Rockies in 12th win Tim Lincecum was finally dominant Wednesday, fanning nine batters and allowing only one run over eight innings in a 2-1 win over Colorado.
Nolasco (knee) done for year Ricky Nolasco (knee) has been shut down for the rest of the season, according to Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald.
Liriano throws seven scoreless Francisco Liriano held the Tigers scoreless through seven innings, allowing only five hits in a no-decision.
Scherzer fans nine in no-decision Max Scherzer held the Twins to just one run off four hits through nine innings, but the Tigers fell to Minnesota 2-1 in 10 innings.
Rolen earns two RBI in win Scott Rolen went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Cincinnati's 6-1 win over Milwaukee.
Aroldis Chapman fans two in first win Aroldis Chapman earned his first Major League win Wednesday, fanning two batters in his only inning of relief as the Reds knocked off the Brewers 6-1.
Brett Anderson picks up loss for A's Brett Anderson gave up only one earned run Wednesday, but four total runs crossed the plate during his time on the mound in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees.
AJ Burnett fans eight in 10th win A.J. Burnett gave up three runs off six hits through six innings in New York's 4-3 win over Oakland.
Donnie Murphy diagnosed with dislocated wrist Updating an earlier item, Donnie Murphy has been diagnosed with a dislocated right wrist, according to Manny Navarro of the Miami Herald.
10 Ks from Latos not enough for Padres Mat Latos fanned 10 D-Backs and allowed only one run through six innings, but the Padres dropped their seventh game in a row 5-2.
Varitek (foot) ready to begin rehab assignment Jason Varitek (foot) said Wednesday that he's ready to begin a minor league rehab assignment, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe.
Josh Hamilton (knee) back to OF Friday? Updating an earlier item, Josh Hamilton (knee) hopes to return to the outfield Friday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Taylor Buchholz activated from DL The Rockies activated Taylor Buchholz (back) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, according to Thomas Harding of MLB.com.
Cliff Lee gets cortisone shot in lower back Cliff Lee flew back to Dallas Wednesday to receive a cortisone shot in his lower back, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.
Marmol notches 25th save Carlos Marmol picked up the save for the Cubs with three strikeouts in a 5-3 win over Pittsburgh.
Jim Thome (back) scratched late Wednesday Jim Thome has been scratched from Wednesday's lineup with a stiff back, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Tigers recall Weinhardt The Tigers recalled Robbie Weinhardt Wednesday, according to Mark Anderson of FOX Sports.
Derek Lowe (elbow) not starting Friday Derek Lowe will not make his scheduled start Friday, according to David O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Yonder Alonso to join Reds The Reds are expected to recall Yonder Alonso from Triple-A Louisville Wednesday, according to Lance McAlister of Radio 700 WLW.
Reds call up Carlos Fisher The Reds recalled Carlos Fisher from Triple-A Louisville, according to Lance McAlister of Radio 700 WLW.
Rays activate Balfour (ribs) The Rays activated Grant Balfour (ribs) from the disabled list Wednesday, according to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times.
Andino recalled by Baltimore The Orioles have recalled Robert Andino from the minors, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
Reimold back up with the Orioles The Orioles have recalled Nolan Reimold from the minors, according to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli.
Gorzelanny forced to exit after comebacker to hand Tom Gorzelanny was forced to exit the Cubs' game against Pittsburgh in the third inning after taking a comebacker off his hand, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Pagnozzi promoted to majors The Cardinals have recalled Matt Pagnozzi from the minors, according to Scout.com's Brian Walton.
Stavinoha recalled by Cardinals The Cardinals have recalled Nick Stavinoha from the minors, according to Scout.com's Brian Walton.
Astros activate Lindstrom off DL The Astros have activated Matt Lindstrom (back) from the DL, according to MLB.com's Alyson Footer.
Garcia leaves start with stiff back Freddy Garcia left his start against Cleveland after four innings on Wednesday due to a stiff lower back, according to the Chicago Tribune's Mark Gonzales.
May called up by Kansas City The Royals have recalled Lucas May, according to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton.
Royals activate Fields off DL The Royals have activated Josh Fields (hip) from the DL, according to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton.
Meche activated by Royals The Royals have activated Gil Meche (shoulder) from the DL, according to the Kansas City Star's Bob Dutton.
Tulowitzki back for Rockies today Troy Tulowitzki (groin) will return to the Rockies' lineup on Wednesday, according to the Denver Post.
Plouffe called up by Twins The Twins have recalled Trevor Plouffe from the minors, according to WKBT's Gregg Wavrunek.
Morales called up by Minnesota The Twins have recalled Jose Morales from the minors, according to WKBT's Gregg Wavrunek.
Indians call up Brown The Indians have recalled Jordan Brown from the minors, according to the MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
LaPorta remains out of lineup Matt LaPorta (hip) pinch hit last night but remains out of the Indians' lineup today, according to the MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince.
Manny starting at DH today, batting fifth Manny Ramirez is starting at DH and hitting fifth for the White Sox today, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
Jason Kubel leaves game Jason Kubel left Tuesday's game after being hit in the left wrist by a pitch in the seventh inning, according to Joe Christensen of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
Joakim Soria notches first win Joakim Soria earned the win for Kansas City Tuesday as the Royals nipped the Rangers 10-9.
Jay Bruce "tweaked something" in his right side Jay Bruce is listed as day-to-day after he "tweaked something" in his right side during pregame batting practice Tuesday, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Joaquin Arias traded to Mets Joaquin Arias was traded to the Mets Tuesday in exchange for Jeff Francoeur and cash considerations, according to Adam Rubin of ESPN New York.
Gallardo rocked for eight runs Yovani Gallardo gave up eight runs in only five innings as the Brewers fell to Cincinnati 8-4.
Zimmerman holds Fish scoreless through six Jordan Zimmermann was much better in his second start of the season, holding the Fish to one hit through six scoreless innings in a 1-0 loss Tuesday.
Jeff Niemann torched again Jeff Niemann was ripped for seven runs off seven hits through five innings in a 13-5 loss to Toronto.
Jose Bautista rocks 43rd bomb Jose Bautista went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer in Toronto's 13-5 win over the Rays Tuesday.
Mazzaro chased for seven runs Vin Mazzaro was shelled for seven earned runs off seven hits through just 3.2 innings in a 9-3 loss to the Yankees Tuesday.
Teixeira raps 30th home run Mark Teixeira went 2-for-3 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in New York's 9-3 win over Oakland.
Beckett drops fourth game Josh Beckett gave up three runs off seven hits through seven innings in a 5-2 loss to the Orioles Tuesday.
Masterson fans seven in no-decision Justin Masterson gave up only one run over 7.2 innings as the Indians fell to the White Sox 4-3 Tuesday.
Niese watches eight total runs cross plate Jonathon Niese was credited with only three earned runs but permitted eight total over 4.2 innings as the Mets fell to Atlanta 9-2.
Mike Minor improves to 3-0 Mike Minor gave up two runs off seven hits through five innings Tuesday in Atlanta's 9-2 win over the Mets.
Furcal likely to play with Triple-A club Wednesday, Thursday Rafael Furcal (back) is tentatively scheduled to play minor league rehab games with Triple-A Albuquerque Wednesday and Thursday, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Vicente Padilla hit in arm by comebacker Vicente Padilla (neck) said he was hit in his pitching arm by a comebacker yesterday, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Jay Bruce scratched with soreness in right side Updating an earlier item, Jay Bruce was scratched from Tuesday's lineup with "a pain in his right side," according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Jay Bruce scratched Tuesday Jay Bruce was scratched from Tuesday's lineup, according to John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Aaron Laffey activated, optioned to Triple-A The Indians activated Aaron Laffey from the 15-day disabled list Tuesday and immediately optioned him to Triple-A Columbus, according to Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Yunel Escobar (back) out until Friday Manager Cito Gaston said Yunel Escobar (back) will not be able to play until at least Friday, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Strasburg (elbow) undergoing Tommy John surgery General manager Mike Rizzo confirmed that Stephen Strasburg (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Josh Hamilton will DH again Tuesday Josh Hamilton is again in the Rangers lineup as a designated hitter, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Laynce Nix sent to the DL Laynce Nix (ankle) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Dave Bush clears waivers According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, Brewers pitcher Dave Bush has cleared waivers, making him eligible to be traded to any team.
Jeanmar Gomez to be skipped According to MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince, the Indians will skip rookie hurler Jeanmar Gomez his next time through the rotation.
Pagan day-to-day Updating an earlier item, Angel Pagan's wrist injury has been diagnosed as only tendinitis, according to SNY's Kevin Burkhardt. He is considered day-to-day.
Manny starting on Tuesday Updating an earlier item, Manny Ramirez will indeed be in the White Sox starting lineup on Tuesday, according to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune.
Reyes remains out As expected, Jose Reyes (oblique) remains out of the Mets lineup on Tuesday, according to David Lennon of Newsday.
Derek Lowe gets cortisone shot in elbow Dealing with discomfort in his pitching elbow, Derek Lowe received a cortisone shot on Sunday, according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Pagan out on Tuesday Dealing with an ailing wrist, Angel Pagan is out of the Mets' Tuesday lineup, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Chris Carter will start in his place.
Rox acquire Delcarmen The Rockies have acquired reliever Manny Delcarmen from the Boston Red Sox, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Webb to seek $7.5 million According to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated, Arizona's Brandon Webb, who has thrown just four innings since the end of the 2008 season, will be seeking a $7.5 million deal this offseason.
Uggla sitting again on Tuesday According to Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald, Dan Uggla (groin) remains out of the Marlins lineup on Tuesday.
Brian Roberts day-to-day According to MLB.com's Brittany Ghiroli, Brian Roberts (hip) remains day-to-day. His injury is not considered a "DL situation."
McCann out on Tuesday Brian McCann is not in the Braves' Tuesday evening lineup, according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Hamilton's knee acting up According to the Dallas Morning News, Josh Hamilton's "achy" right knee has "started throbbing again not even a full month after he received his second cortisone injection of the season."
Manny unlikely to start on Tuesday With his plane not set to land until 3:00 p.m. Eastern on Tuesday, Manny Ramirez will most likely not be in Chicago's lineup in Cleveland, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
Kinsler hits triple in rehab assignment The Dallas Morning News reports that Ian Kinsler went 1-for-3 with a triple in his third rehab game at Double-A. He's coming back from an injured groin.
Evan Meek progressing nicely Evan Meek (bruised pitching hand) "might resume baseball activity by the weekend," according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Mejia to get some September starts According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, Jenrry Mejia will likely be given a chance to start for the Mets in September.
Tulo likely to sit one more game Troy Tulowitzki (groin) will most likely sit out his second straight game on Tuesday, with an eye toward returning on Wednesday, according to the Denver Post.
Dodgers planned to routinely bench Manny in September Before his trade to the White Sox, Manny Ramirez had been informed by the Dodgers that he would only be played three or four times a week going forward were he to stay in Los Angeles, according to Dylan Hernandez of the Los Angeles Times.
Carmona "blocked" on waivers Fausto Carmona has been "blocked" on waivers, according to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman.
Lilly could be moved on Tuesday According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, Ted Lilly could be traded before Tuesday night's deadline to set postseason rosters.
No Millwood trade yet in the works According to Fox Sports' Jon Paul Morosi, things are currently "quiet" on the Kevin Millwood trade front. Tuesday is the final day teams can acquire players through waivers in time to add them to their postseason rosters.
Morneau's 2010 could be in danger It is beginning to look like a real possibility that Justin Morneau (concussion) will not play again in 2010, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
D-Backs would like to keep Webb According to MLB.com, "the Diamondbacks and Brandon Webb are interested in extending their working relationship past this season, but whether they can agree on a framework that makes sense for both sides remains to be seen."
Justin Upton day-to-day with shoulder injury According to MLB.com, Justin Upton is day-to-day with "shoulder irritation." He was forced from Arizona's Monday evening game in the seventh inning.
Rasmus, La Russa believed to be feuding An ugly situation appears to be brewing in St. Louis between young center fielder Colby Rasmus and legendary manager Tony La Russa, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Writer Bernie Miklasz says "you just get the feeling that one of these guys won't be back in 2011." Rasmus was a last minute scratch on Sunday despite being declared 100 percent healthy prior to game time.
Chapman all set to be recalled Reds general manager Walt Jocketty has confirmed that 105-MPH throwing phenom Aroldis Chapman will be recalled before Cincinnati's Tuesday evening game against the Brewers, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Manny to shave dreads? According to the Chicago Tribune, Manny Ramirez will most likely be shaving off his flowing dreadlocks before making his White Sox debut on Tuesday.
Beckham out until at least the weekend Gordon Beckham (bruised right hand) will most likely be unavailable until the weekend, according to the Chicago Tribune.
A-Rod won't go on rehab assignment Alex Rodriguez (calf) will most likely not go on a rehab assignment before coming off of the disabled list, according to the Journal News. He is first eligible to do so on Sunday.
Dunn goes yard, drives in four Adam Dunn ripped a three-run shot in the seventh inning of Washington's 9-3 whipping of the Marlins Monday.
Sanabia hit hard in loss to Nats Alex Sanabia was hit seven times for four runs over 5.2 innings in Florida's 9-3 loss to the Nats.
Brian Wilson blows save, earns loss Brian Wilson was credited with the loss after allowing two hits and a run in the ninth inning as the Giants fell to Colorado 2-1.
Miguel Tejada rips two-run shot Miguel Tejada went 2-for-4 with a two run homer, providing all the scoring for San Diego in a 7-2 loss to Arizona.
Mark Reynolds homers twice Mark Reynolds smacked two two-run homers to pace the D-Backs in a 7-2 win over San Diego.
Joe Saunders hit 10 times in win Joe Saunders was hit 10 times but only surrendered two runs through eight innings in a 7-2 win over San Diego Monday.
Malholm shelled for eight runs Paul Maholm was chased for eight runs off nine hits through only 3.1 innings as the Pirates were demolished by the Cubs 14-2.
Zambrano fans seven, gives up zero earned Carlos Zambrano hurled 5.1 innings against the Pirates Monday, allowing only four hits and one unearned run in a 14-2 woodshedding.
Konerko earns three RBI Paul Konerko ripped a two-run double in the first inning of Chicago's 10-6 win over Cleveland in extras Monday.
Alex Rios drives in four on 5-for-6 night Alex Rios went 5-for-6 with a solo homer, four RBI and three runs scored in Chicago's 10-6 win over the Indians in 11 innings.
Beckham X-rays show only bruised hand According to Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Gordon Beckham has been diagnosed with a bruised right hand.
Randy Wolf walks five in no-decision Randy Wolf was hit eight times for three runs through five innings as the Brewers lost to Cincinnati 5-4 in extras Monday.
Cahill blasted for eight runs in short outing Trevor Cahill was absolutely demolished Monday, surrendering eight runs off nine hits through only four innings of an 11-5 loss to the Yankees.
Cano knocks 26th homer Robinson Cano went 3-for-4 with a solo homer and three RBI as the Yankees smashed the A's 11-5.
Misch still searching for first 2010 win Pat Misch was knocked around for five runs off eight hits through only three innings before being pulled in a 9-3 loss to the Braves.
Vladimir Guerrero leaves game Vladimir Guerrero left Monday's game against the Royals in the seventh inning, according to Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
Coco Crisp leaves game for unknown reason Coco Crisp left Monday's game in the sixth inning for undisclosed reasons, according to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Wade Davis picks up win for Rays Wade Davis allowed just two runs off six hits through 7.2 innings in a win over the Blue Jays Sunday.
Aaron Cook's start pushed back to Friday According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, Aaron Cook's (toe) next start has been pushed back to Friday against the Padres.
Ian Stewart (rib cage) hits 15-day DL Ian Stewart was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a strained rib cage, according to Troy Renck of the Denver Post.
Josh Hamilton will be DH Monday Josh Hamilton will be the designated hitter for the Rangers in Monday's game, according to Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas.
Aroldis Chapman to be recalled Tuesday Updating an earlier item, the Reds Twitter page reports that the team is expected to recall Aroldis Chapman prior to Tuesday night's game.
Soto (knee) MRI shows only swelling Updating an earlier item, an MRI Monday revealed no structural damage in Geovany Soto's right knee, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Strasburg (elbow) meets with doctor Stephen Strasburg (elbow) met with Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles Monday, according to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post.
Dan Uggla (groin) scratched Monday According to Joe Frisaro of MLB.com, Dan Uggla was scratched from Monday's lineup with a right groin strain.
Soto (knee) undergoing MRI Geovany Soto will undergo an MRI on his right knee, according to Carrie Muskat of MLB.com.
Padres send Perdomo to Triple-A The Padres optioned Luis Perdomo to Triple-A Portland, according to Dan Hayes of the North County Times.
Padres recall Aaron Cunningham The Padres recalled Aaron Cunningham from Triple-A Portland Monday, according to Dan Hayes of the North County Times.
Martinez sent down to minors The Braves have optioned Cristhian Martinez down to the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
Braves recall Kawakami from minors The Braves have recalled Kenshin Kawakami from the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's David O'Brien.
Cardinals option Craig to minors The Cardinals have optioned Allen Craig to Triple-A Memphis, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
St. Louis activated Motte off DL The Cardinals have activated Jason Motte (shoulder) from the DL, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Manny won't start for White Sox tonight Updating an earlier report, Manny Ramirez will not be in the White Sox's lineup tonight, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
Manny officially with White Sox Manny Ramirez has officially joined the White Sox, though he's not currently listed in their lineup, according to ESPN Cleveland.
Rosales should be back in Arizona soon Leo Rosales (foot) should be back with the Diamondbacks soon after rosters expand on Wednesday, according to the Reno Gazette-Journal.
Lugo may miss a few games with head injury Julio Lugo did not suffer a concussion when he was hit in the head by a pickoff attempt on Sunday, though he may be held out of a few games, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Thornton plays catch on Sunday Matt Thornton (forearm) played long toss on Friday and Saturday and light catch on Sunday, according to the Arlington Heights Daily Herald.
Manny to play for White Sox today? Manny Ramirez could be in the White Sox's lineup as early as today, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Bay able to ride stationary bike Jason Bay (concussion) felt fine after riding a stationary bike this past weekend, according to the New York Daily News.
Reyes out at least four more games Jose Reyes (oblique) is not expected to return to action at any point in the Mets' four-game series against Atlanta, according to the New York Daily News.
Lackey hit nine times for five runs John Lackey was slammed for five runs off nine hits through 6.1 innings as the Red Sox fell to the Rays 5-3.
Rafael Soriano earns 39th save Rafael Soriano picked up the save for Tampa with a perfect ninth inning in a 5-3 win over Boston.
Shields moves to 13-11 with win James Shields fanned eight over 6.2 innings while giving up three runs off seven hits as the Rays knocked off Boston 5-3 Sunday.
Evan Meek (hand) day-to-day Updating an earlier item, Evan Meek is day-to-day with a bruised hand, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.
Carl Pavano gives up two runs in loss Carl Pavano gave up only two runs off five hits over seven innings, but he picked up the loss for Minnesota as the Twins fell to Seattle 2-1.
Hamels fans six through eight scoreless Cole Hamels held the Padres scoreless through eight innings Sunday, allowing only four hits and fanning six in a 5-0 win.
Jered Weaver fans 11 in 1-0 loss Jered Weaver gave up only one run off five hits through eight innings Sunday but earned a loss as the Angels fell to Baltimore 1-0.
Kouzmanoff goes yard Kevin Kouzmanoff went 2-for-5 with a solo home run as the A's downed the Rangers 8-2 Sunday.
Colby Lewis shelled in lopsided loss Colby Lewis was knocked around for seven runs off eight hits through 5.2 innings in Texas's 8-2 loss to Oakland Sunday.
Ryan Braun homers on 4-for-4 day Ryan Braun smacked a two-run shot and finished 4-for-4 in Milwaukee's 8-4 win over the Pirates Sunday.
Charlie Morton blasted in 10th loss Charlie Morton was rocked for seven earned off nine hits through only 3.1 innings Sunday as the Pirates were doubled-up by the Brewers 8-4.
Gavin Floyd falls to 9-11 Gavin Floyd allowed two runs off seven hits through 6.2 innings Sunday, picking up the loss for the White Sox.
Marcus Thames blasts solo homer Marcus Thames ripped a solo shot in the second inning of New York's 2-1 win over the White Sox Sunday.
Evan Meek leaves with apparent arm injury Evan Meek left Sunday's game in the eight inning after being hit by a comebacker, according to Dejan Kovacevic of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Josh Johnson dominant early Josh Johnson allowed only three hits and one unearned run in Florida's 7-6 loss to Atlanta Sunday.
McCann belts walk-off solo shot Brian McCann went 3-for-4 with a walk-off homer in Atlanta's 7-6 win over the Marlins Sunday.
Wood shaky in no decision Travis Wood gave up three runs off 10 hits and three walks with four strikeouts over five innings against the Cubs on Sunday.
Chen defeats Cleveland Bruce Chen gave up two runs over six innings against the Indians on Sunday.
Carmona loses fifth straight start Fausto Carmona gave up three runs off six hits and four walks with four strikeouts over 6.2 innings against the Royals on Sunday.
LaPorta leaves game with strained hip Matt LaPorta left the Indians' game today with a left hip strain, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer's Anthony Castrovince.
Posey out today but should be back soon Buster Posey (forearm) remains out for the Giants on Sunday, according to the San Jose Mercury-News' Andrew Baggarly.
Hanley leaves after feeling lightheaded Hanley Ramirez left the Marlins' game in the third inning on Sunday after feeling lightheaded, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
Manny expected to be in lineup tomorrow Manny Ramirez is expected to be back in the Dodgers' lineup on Monday, according to the L.A. Times' Dylan Hernandez.
Reyes takes swings, though return still unclear Jose Reyes (oblique) was able to take swings in the batting cage before the Mets' game on Sunday, though it remains unclear when he'll be ready to return to the team's lineup, according to MLB.com.
Kimbrel optioned by Atlanta The Braves have sent Craig Kimbrel back down to the minors, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien.
Minor called back up by Braves The Braves have called Mike Minor back up, according to the Atlanta Journal Constitution's David O'Brien.
Morgan held out of today's lineup Nyjer Morgan is being held out of the Nationals' lineup today due to what manager Jim Riggleman has called an unprofessional play on Saturday, according to the Nationals Daily News.
Manny remains out of Dodgers' lineup Manny Ramirez is out of the Dodgers' lineup for a fourth straight game today, according to MLB.com's Ken Gurnick.
Nolasco's knee feels fine this morning Ricky Nolasco's knee felt fine and was not swollen this morning, and thus he remains scheduled to start against the Braves on Friday, according to the Palm Beach Post's Joe Capozzi.
Volquez moved to bullpen As expected, the Reds will move Edinson Volquez to the bullpen, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Stewart out with strained oblique Ian Stewart was held out of Saturday's game, and will probably be held out of a few more, with a strained right oblique, according to the Denver Post. "It's the kind of thing that can linger, so we're going to take it easy for a couple of days," Stewart said.
Beltre tweaks hamstring Adrian Beltre tweaked his hamstring on Saturday but was able to stay in the game, according to the Boston Globe. "His hammy's a little tight," manager Terry Francona said. "He's a little sore. We'll see how he does. He's a pretty tough guy."
Jones day-to-day but may play today Adam Jones (shoulder) remains day-to-day and could potentially be back in the Orioles' lineup today, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Roberts could potentially be back today Brian Roberts (hip) remains day-to-day and could potentially be back in the Orioles' lineup today, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Reimold likely to be recalled shortly Nolan Reimold is expected to be recalled by Baltimore in a few days shortly after rosters expand on Sept. 1, according to the Baltimore Sun.
Webb pitches positive simulated game Brandon Webb (shoulder) felt good after a 52-pitch simulated game on Saturday, according to the Arizona Republic.
Lee likely out today, should be back Monday Derrek Lee (side) is unlikely to play today but should be alright to return on Monday, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Daniel Hudson tosses another gem Daniel Hudson kept rolling on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits and two runs in seven innings of work as Arizona downed the Giants 11-3 in San Francisco. He struck out six and walked two.
LaRoche homers, drives in three Adam LaRoche went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI on Saturday evening, leading the Diamondbacks to an 11-3 win over the Giants in San Francisco.
Zito's August ERA balloons to 7.76 Barry Zito posted another disastrous outing on Saturday evening, allowing six hits, five walks and nine runs (seven earned) in just 3.2 innings of work, as San Francisco lost 11-3 to the Diamondbacks.
Josh Bell hits third homer in win Josh Bell went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Baltimore's 5-0 win over the Angels on Saturday.
Kazmir falls to 8-12 Scott Kazmir allowed eight hits and four runs in 5.2 innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 8-12 on the year in Los Angeles' 5-0 loss to the Orioles. He struck out three and walked two.
Millwood improves to 3-14 Kevin Millwood scattered six hits over eight scoreless innings of work on Saturday evening, finally picking up his third win of the season in Baltimore's 5-0 victory over the Angels. He struck out five and walked one.
Capuano turns in embarrassing outing Chris Capuano was awful in his return to the rotation on Saturday evening, allowing six runs on six hits and three walks in just three innings of work against the Pirates. He struck out five.
Tabata hits fourth homer in loss Jose Tabata went 3-for-6 with a home run and two RBI in the Pirates' 8-7, 11-inning loss to the Brewers on Saturday evening.
Prince homers twice in extra-innings win Prince Fielder went 3-for-6 with two home runs and three RBI in Milwaukee's 8-7, 11-inning win over the Pirates on Saturday evening.
Jhoulys Chacin excellent again Jhoulys Chacin was in control against the Dodgers on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits and one run in seven innings of work as Colorado won 5-3 at home. He walked four and struck out seven.
CarGo hits 27th homer Carlos Gonzalez hit his 27th home run of the season in Colorado's 5-3 win over the Dodgers on Saturday.
Barajas homers again in loss Rod Barajas went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Los Angeles' 5-3 loss to the Rockies on Saturday.
Harden comes back down to earth in loss Rich Harden allowed eight hits and four runs in just 4.1 innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 5-5 on the year in Texas' 5-0 loss to the A's. He struck out two and walked two.
Braden throws four hitter at Rangers Dallas Braden was masterful on Saturday evening, allowing just four hits whilst throwing his second shutout of the season in Oakland's 5-0 win. He struck out one and walked none.
Kurt Suzuki collects four hits in 5-0 win Serving as Oakland's DH on Saturday evening, Kurt Suzuki went 4-for-5 with two RBI in the Athletics' 5-0 win over the Rangers.
Danks rocked in 12-9 loss John Danks got rocked by the Yankees on Saturday evening, allowing six hits and eight runs in just 4.1 innings of work, as Chicago lost 12-9 at home. He struck out five and walked four.
CC picks MLB-leading 18th win Despite allowing nine hits and five runs in seven innings of work on Saturday night, CC Sabathia still managed to become the majors' first 18-game winner in New York's 12-9 victory over the White Sox. He struck out nine and walked one.
Buchholz excellent in no decision Clay Buchholz allowed just four hits and two runs (one earned) in 7.1 innings of work on Saturday night, taking a no decision in Boston's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Rays. He struck out five and walked two.
Garza solid in no decision Despite allowing just six hits and one run in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, Matt Garza took a no decision in Tampa Bay's 3-2, 10-inning win over the Red Sox. He struck out three and walked one.
B.J. Upton homers in 10-inning win B.J. Upton went 1-for-3 with a home run in Tampa Bay's 3-2, 10-inning triumph over the Red Sox on Saturday.
V-Mart homers again in loss Victor Martinez went 4-for-5 with his 13th home run in Boston's 3-2, 10-inning loss to the Rays on Saturday.
Greinke takes no decision Zack Greinke scattered eight hits and three runs over eight innings of work on Saturday night, taking a no decision in Kansas City's 4-3, 10-inning loss to the Indians. He struck out four and walked four.
Asdrubal walks off Indians Asdrubal Cabrera hit a solo home run in the bottom of the 10th inning on Saturday evening, walking the Indians off to a 4-3 victory over the Royals.
Prado drives in five in laugher Martin Prado went 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI on Saturday evening, helping the Braves to a 12-3 rout of the Marlins at home.
Tim Hudson fans career-best 13 in blowout win Tim Hudson dominated the Marlins on Saturday evening, striking out a career high 13 batters in seven innings of work, as Atlanta rolled to a 12-3 victory at home.
Dealing with knee injury, Nolasco gets rocked Attempting to pitch through a torn meniscus in his right knee on Saturday evening, Ricky Nolasco got torched by the Braves, allowing seven hits, three walks and six runs in just two innings of work, as Florida lost 12-3 in Atlanta. He struck out no batters.
Johan loses third straight Johan Santana allowed eight hits and four runs in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 10-9 on the year in New York's 4-1 loss to the Astros. He struck out four and walked one.
Myers eases by Mets Brett Myers scattered six hits over seven scoreless innings of work on Saturday evening, improving to 10-7 on the year in Houston's 4-1 win over the Mets. He struck out six and walked one.
Carlos Lee picks up three more RBI Carlos Lee stayed scorching on Saturday evening, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Houston's 4-1 win over the Mets.
Lohse implodes in 14-5 loss Kyle Lohse was a disaster for the Cardinals on Saturday evening, allowing 11 hits and eight runs in just five innings of work, dooming the Cardinals to a 14-5 loss to the Nationals.
Jay clubs fourth homer in loss Jon Jay went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in St. Louis' 14-5 loss to the Nationals on Saturday.
Adam Dunn emphatically ends slump Adam Dunn broke out of his slump in a big way on Saturday evening, going 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in Washington's 14-5 win over the Cardinals.
Arroyo quality, but falls to 14-8 Bronson Arroyo allowed five hits and three runs in seven innings of work on Saturday evening, falling to 14-8 on the year in Cincinnati's 3-2 loss to the Cubs. He struck out five and walked none.
Fukudome homers in win Kosuke Fukudome went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI on Saturday evening, leading the Cubs to a 3-2 win over the Reds.
Report: Nova under investigation by MLB According to the Associated Press, "Major League Baseball is investigating New York Yankees pitcher Ivan Nova and a former minor league teammate for allegedly injecting each other with B-12 shots." The AP elaborates, "B-12 is not on baseball's list of banned substances, but the New York Post said MLB is focused on the issue of whether the players injected each other and wants to make certain the shots were in fact B-12."
Teixeira has bruised thumb Updating an earlier item, the injury that forced Mark Teixeira from the Yankees game against the White Sox on Saturday night has been revealed to be a bruised right thumb, according to the New York Daily News.
Derrek Lee leaves game Derrek Lee was forced from Atlanta's game against the Marlins on Saturday with a "mild right side strain," according to Dave O'Brien of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Teixeira leaves game with injury According to MLB.com's Bryan Hoch, "Mark Teixeira left Saturday's game against the White Sox after two innings with an apparent injury."
Dodgers not planning to give Manny away According to ESPN's Buster Olney, the Dodgers are not planning on simply "dumping" outfielder Manny Ramirez on the White Sox. Chicago "must make it worth their while with a prospect."
Garcia has next start pushed back In an attempt to limit the sensaitional rookie's workload, the Cardinals have bumped Jaime Garcia's next scheduled start from Wednesday to Saturday, according to B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest.
Blanton downs Padres Joe Blanton scattered six hits and one run over six innings of work on Saturday afternoon, improving to 6-6 on the year in Philadelphia's 3-1 win over the Padres in San Diego. He struck out three and walked one.
Garland quality in loss Jon Garland allowed three hits, three walks and three runs in six innings of work on Saturday afternoon, falling to 13-9 on the season in San Diego's 3-1 loss to the Phillies.
Yadier Molina to return Sunday Although he remains out of the lineup on Saturday, Yadier Molina (knee) is expected to be back behind the plate on Sunday, according to Fox Sports Midwest.
Brett Anderson's injury not serious According to John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, Brett Anderson's hyperextended knee is "nothing major."
Frank Francisco placed on the DL According to Evan P. Grant of the Fort Worht Star-Telegram, Frank Francisco (strained right lat) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Fuentes nails down first save as Twin Making his first appearance as a Twin on Saturday, Brian Fuentes struck out the only batter he faced, lefty Russell Branyan, to nail down his 24th save of the season in Minnesota's 1-0 win over the Mariners.
Fister excellent in loss Doug Fister allowed just six hits and one run in seven innings of work on Saturday afternoon, but got out-dueled by Minnesota's Nick Blackburn in Seattle's 1-0 loss. He struck out and six and walked two, lowering his ERA to 3.73.
Blackburn baffles M's in masterpiece Nick Blackburn baffled the Mariners on Saturday afternoon, allowing just two hits in 8.2 scoreless innings of work in Minnesota's 1-0 win on the road. He struck out six and walked two in improving to 8-8 on the year.
Billy Butler remains out on Saturday As expected, Billy Butler (sore right hand) remains out of the Royals lineup against the Indians on Saturday, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
Posey hopes to play Sunday Buster Posey (elbow/forearm) said on Saturday that he felt better than he did on Friday and that he hopes to return to the Giants lineup on Sunday, according to Hank Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.
Rangers awaiting Francisco's MRI results According to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, the Rangers are awaiting the results of an MRI on Frank Francisco's strained right lat.
Ankiel out on Saturday Rick Ankiel is out the Braves lineup on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
Jeff Mathis out again on Saturday Jeff Mathis is out of the Angels lineup for the second straight day on Saturday, according to Sam Miller of the Orange County Register.
Posey out of the lineup with forearm injury One day after suffering a "mild left forearm strain," Buster Posey is not in the Giants' Saturday evening lineup, according to the Giants' official Twitter feed.
Maybin back in the lineup After leaving Florida's Friday evening game against the Braves due to dehydration, Cameron Maybin is back in the starting lineup on Saturday, according to MLB.com's Joe Frisaro.
Uggla's contract negotiations going slowly According to Fox Sports' Jim Bowden, negotiations between the Marlins and second baseman Dan Uggla regarding a long-term contract extension are going "really slow."
Thome leaves game According to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Jim Thome was forced from Minnesota's game against the Mariners on Saturday afternoon with stiffness in his lower back.
Boston demotes Bowden The Red Sox have optioned Michael Bowden down to the minors, according to WEEI.com.
Red Sox activate Okajima The Red Sox have activated Hideki Okajima (hamstring) from the DL, according to WEEI.com.
Blue Jays recall McCoy Toronto has recalled Mike McCoy from the minors, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Encarnacion hurts wrist, lands on DL The Blue Jays have placed Edwin Encarnacion on the 15-day DL with a sprained left wrist, according to MLB.com's Jordan Bastian.
Crawford back in action today Carl Crawford (virus) is back in the Rays' lineup today, according to the Boston Herald's Scott Lauber.
Hudson sprains ankle Orlando Hudson sprained his right ankle in the Twins' game on Saturday, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune's LaVelle Neal.
Soriano on the bench for Cubs Alfonso Soriano is not in the Cubs' lineup today, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Soto sits for Cubs today Geovany Soto is not in the Cubs' lineup today, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Molina out for second straight game Yadier Molina will miss his second straight game today with a sore right knee, according to Fox Sports Midwest.
Wood moved up to start tomorrow Travis Wood has been pushed up to start against the Cubs on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Volquez scratched for tomorrow's start The Reds have scratched Edinson Volquez from his originally-scheduled start against the Cubs on Sunday, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.
Padres recall Perdomo The Padres have recalled Luis Perdomo from the minors, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
The Padres have recalled Everth Cabrera from the minors, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
Padres place Hairston Jr. on DL The Padres have placed Jerry Hairston Jr. (elbow) on the 15-day DL, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune's Twitter page.
Napoli on the market? The Angels may opt to trade Mike Napoli this season, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.
Rasmus could potentially be back tomorrow Colby Rasmus (calf) will go through drills before the Cardinals' game today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.
Morton to start for Pirates tomorrow Charlie Morton will be recalled to start for the Pirates tomorrow, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.
Thomas optioned by Pirates The Pirates have optioned Justin Thomas to the minors, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette's Dejan Kovacevic.
Overbay still feeling ill Lyle Overbay is not in the Blue Jays' lineup today, according to the team's Twitter page.
Buck out for Toronto today John Buck is not in the Blue Jays' lineup today, according to the team's Twitter page.
Burnett's spot in rotation could be in danger Manager Joe Girardi has hinted that A.J. Burnett's spot in the Yankees' rotation could be in danger, according to the Newark Star-Ledger.
Reyes may be out for prolonged period Jose Reyes could be out for a prolonged period of time as he deals with an aggravated oblique injury, according to the New York Post.
Perkins demoted to minors The Twins have optioned Glen Perkins to the minors, according to the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
No plans to move Broxton back to closer Joe Torre remains firm in his stance not to hand out specific roles to his relievers for the rest of the season, according to the L.A. Times.
Rasmus remains out of lineup today Colby Rasmus (calf) will remain out of the Cardinals' lineup on Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch's Joe Strauss.
Silva needs one more rehab start Carlos Silva (heart) is expected to need just one more rehab appearance before being activated from the DL, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.
Corpas may need Tommy John surgery Manuel Corpas believes he'll need Tommy John surgery to fix his elbow, according to Rockies insider Tracy Ringolsby.
Chapman hits 105 mph on radar gun? Aroldis Chapman reportedly hit 105 mph on the radar gun last night and "sat at" 103 mph, according to AOL Fanhouse's Ed Price.
Harang may start on Tuesday Aaron Harang (back) may be activated in time to start on Tuesday, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
Bergesen tosses gem over Angels Brad Bergesen gave up just one run off four hits without any walks and four strikeouts over eight innings against the Angels on Friday.
Ubaldo falls to Dodgers Ubaldo Jimenez gave up three runs over seven innings in a loss to the Dodgers on Friday.
Francisco injured on Friday Frank Francisco injured his right lat on Friday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro.
Roberts leaves game with strained hip Brian Roberts left the Orioles' game on Friday with a left hip strain, according to the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
Burnett annihilated by White Sox A.J. Burnett was awful on Friday, giving up eight earned runs (nine total) over 3.1 innings against the White Sox.
Hanson gives up four homers to Marlins Tommy Hanson gave up six earned runs (seven total) off eight hits over five innings against the Marlins on Friday.
Garcia shaky, but fails to give up a run Jaime Garcia failed to give up a run over 5.1 innings against the Nationals on Friday despite allowing eight hits and four walks.
Figueroa continues to pitch well Nelson Figueroa gave up one earned run (two total) over seven innings against the Mets on Friday.
Rodney is Angels' new closer Fernando Rodney is expected to assume the Angels' closing duties following the team's dealing of Brian Fuentes to the Twins.
Gregg, Downs and two others claimed Kevin Gregg, Scott Downs, Jason Frasor and Shawn Camp have all been claimed off waivers, according to the Toronto Sun's Bob Elliot.
Hairston may need 2-to-3 weeks of rest Jerry Hairston Jr. believes that he'll be out the next 2-to-3 weeks with a strained right elbow, according to the Padres' Twitter page.
Jones still out for Baltimore Adam Jones (shoulder) is out of the Orioles' lineup for a second straight night, according to the Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly.
Angels deal Fuentes to Twins The Angels have dealt Brian Fuentes to the Twins for either cash considerations or a player to be named later, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.
Sheets unsure if he'll be able to pitch again Ben Sheets (elbow surgery) in uncertain whether or not he'll be able to pitch again, according to MLB.com's Jane Lee. "I have no idea. My arm will tell me," Sheets said.
Bonderman scratched with rib injury Jeremy Bonderman has been scratched from his scheduled start tomorrow due to a rib cage ailment, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Crawford scratched with stomach virus Carl Crawford was scratched from the Rays' lineup tonight due to a stomach virus, according to the St. Petersburg Times' Joe Smith.
Johnson activated by Orioles The Orioles have activated Jim Johnson (elbow) from the 60-day DL, according to MLB.com.
Dodgers "not inclined" to move Manny With the Dodgers still having a shot at the National League wild card, they are "not inclined" to trade Manny Ramirez to the Chicago White Sox, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.
Butler out on Friday As expected, Billy Butler (sore right hand) is not in the Royals lineup on Friday evening, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star.
Leake sent to the DL According to the Reds' official Twitter feed, Mike Leake has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a fatigued right shoulder.
Pujols, Holliday playing on Friday Although both suffered minor injuries on Thursday evening, Albert Pujols and Matt Holliday are in the Cardinals' Friday lineup, according to B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest.
Lilly placed on waivers Ted Lilly has been placed on waivers, according to Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports.
Phillips out on Friday According to B.J. Rains of Fox Sports Midwest, Brandon Phillips (wrist) is not in the Reds lineup on Friday night.
Kinsler set for rehab assignment Ian Kinsler (groin) will begin a minor-league rehab assignment on either Saturday or Sunday, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
White Sox have winning Manny claim According to ESPN's Jayson Stark, the White Sox are the team with the winning waiver claim on Manny Ramirez.
Rangers don't claim Manny Add the Rangers to the list of teams not rewarded Manny Ramirez on waivers, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Bastardo recalled Antonio Bastardo has been recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.
Baez hits the DL Danys Baez (back spasms) has been placed on the 15-day disabled list, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Report: Manny claimed on waivers According to Marc Topkin of the St. Petersburg Times, Manny Ramirez has not cleared waivers. The claiming team is currently unknown.
Report: Gallardo robbed at gunpoint According to MLB.com's Adam McCalvy, Brewers starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo was "robbed at gunpoint early Friday morning on Milwaukee's south side."
Yanks won't claim Manny According to Sports Illustrated's Jon Heyman, the Yankees will not be claiming slugger Manny Ramirez on waivers.
Hawpe signs minor league deal Updating an earlier item, Brad Hawpe's deal with the Rays is a minor league one, according to the St. Petersburg Times. However, he is expected to be added to the club's major league roster by Tuesday so he will be eligible for its postseason roster.
Rox recall Deduno Samuel Deduno has been recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Barmes headed to the bereavement list Dealing with an ailing family member, Clint Barmes has been placed on the bereavement list, according to the Denver Post.
Chavez to meet with A's According to the San Francisco Chronicle, third baseman Eric Chavez will discuss his future with the A's next week.
Bochy: Lincecum needs to be better conditioned Giants manager Bruce Bochy believes pitcher Tim Lincecum needs to be better conditioned heading into 2011, according to the San Jose Mercury-News. "Really, the biggest goal is to get (him) in the best condition (he's) ever been in," he said. "In this game, I don't think players should ever feel they've arrived. They should always seek to improve. And not only in how they play, but what kind of shape they're in."
Prince only hitting solo shots According to ESPN's Buster Olney, 22 of Prince Fielder's 26 home runs this season have come with no one on base.
Rays to sign Hawpe According to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal, free agent outfielder Brad Hawpe will sign with the Rays on Friday.
Manny not requiring extension Updating an earlier item, Ken Rosenthal of Fox Sports reports that Manny Ramirez will not require a contract extension before agreeing to a potential trade.
Strasburg stunner: rookie needs Tommy John According to Adam Kilgore of the Washington Post, phenom hurler Stephen Strasburg needs Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery. He will receive a second opinion on Friday afternoon, but his diagnosis is not expected to change.
Beckett, Lackey on waivers According to the Boston Globe, the Red Sox have placed starting pitchers Josh Beckett and John Lackey on waivers.
Delmon Young's OBP leaves room for improvement According to Baseball Reference, Delmon Young's .338 on-base percentage is the lowest in the majors amongst everyday players hitting at least .300.
Pettitte set for bullpen session Andy Pettitte (groin) will throw a 20-to-25 pitch bullpen session on Friday afternoon, according to the New York Daily News.
Cliff Lee struggling The Rangers may try to get Cliff Lee some extra rest down the stretch, according to the Dallas Morning News. In the month of August, he is just 1-4 with an ugly 6.20 ERA.
Manny could clear waivers Friday Teams have until 1:30 Eastern time on Friday to claim Dodgers outfielder Manny Ramirez on waivers, according to Jon Heyman of Sports Illustrated.
Peralta wants to stay in Detroit According to the Detroit Free Press, recently acquired infielder Jhonny Peralta would like to return to the Tigers in 2011.
Rasmus won't return Friday Colby Rasmus (calf) will not return on Friday, and could remain out through the weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Salty ready for rehab assignment Jarrod Saltalamacchia (leg infection) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Pawtucket on Friday, according to the Boston Globe.
Price's deal worth $5.5 million Updating an earlier item, Carey Price's two-year extension with the Canadiens is worth $5.5 million, according to USA Today's Kevin Allen.
Habs extend Carey Price According to CBC's Jeff Marek, the Canadiens have signed goalie Carey Price to a two-year contract extension.
Niemi now a Shark Antti Niemi has signed a 1-year deal to move from the team with the 2nd best record in the Western Conference (the Blackahwks) to the team with the best (the Sharks), according to the San Jose Sharks Official website.
Jordan Staal still slowed by foot According to Kevin Allen of USA Today, Jordan Staal (foot) "will miss the start of training camp, but will be ready for the start of the NHL season."
Chelios finally calls it a day According to TSN's Darren Dreger, legendary defenseman Chris Chelios has finally decided to call it a day, retiring after 26 seasons in the NHL. He will join Detroit's front office as an "adviser to hockey operations."
Kovalchuk signing likely near Ilya Kovalchuk is believed to be on the verge of signing a new contract with the New Jersey Devils, according to ESPN's Scott Burnside.
Lighting deal Lashoff to Maple Leafs Tampa Bay has dealt Matt Lashoff to Toronto for minor-league forwards Alex Berry and Stefano Giliati, according to TSN.ca.
Report: Kovalchuk deal could be near Sportsnet's Nick Kypreos believes Ilya Kovalchuk could be on the verge of signing a 15-year, $100 million deal with the Devils.
CJ Spiller held out of preseason finale The Bills will hold rookie running back C.J. Spiller out of the team's preseason finale for precautionary reasons, according to the Buffalo News.
Jahvid Best not playing in preseason finale The Lions are keeping rookie Jahvid Best out of the final preseason game as a precaution, according to Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press.
Report: Seattle clearing room for Vincent Jackson According to Judd Zulgad of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the Seahawks are apparently looking to trade TJ Houshmandzadeh in order to clear salary space for Vincent Jackson.
Seattle shopping Houshmandzadeh According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Seahawks are actively shopping veteran receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh.
Johnnie Lee Higgins may get cut According to the Contra Costa Times, Johnnie Lee Higgins is in danger of getting cut this weekend.
Jay Cutler won't play Thursday Jay Cutler will not play in the Bears' final preseason game on Thursday evening, according to the Chicago Tribune.
LeGarrette Blount may get cut According to the Nashville Tennessean, rookie running back LeGarrette Blount is not guaranteed a roster spot.
Revis' grandma unloads on Jets Searching for holdout cornerback Darrelle Revis in his hometown of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, ESPN's Rich Cimini got lengthy comments from his grandmother about his contract situation. "Darrelle does what he does because he loves it," she began. "For this to be happening to him, it's almost like a slap in the face, because he's not appreciated. I know he wants to play, but Darrelle understands contract negotiations. Some players don't get it, but Darrelle can read a contract. I think he's comfortable with his decision (to hold out) because he knows what he was told by the Jets and he knows what he's worth." She finished, "people are trying to portray him as greedy, but he has outperformed his contract. For them to put him in this position is just unreal."
Whitehurst failing to impress According to Pro Football Talk, "there's a sense in Seattle that (back-up quarterback Charlie Whitehurst) isn't as good as advertised."
Brian Leonard remains out indefinitely According to the Cincinnati Enquirer, Brian Leonard could miss the first few weeks of the season as he continues to recover from a left foot injury.
Raiders not interested in Leinart According to the Denver Post, the Raiders have no interest in adding embattled Cardinals quarterback Matt Leinart.
Crayton's roster spot in grave danger There is a good chance that receiver Patrick Crayton will be either released or traded by Saturday evening, according to ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
Ginn in no danger of being cut Ted Ginn will be a part of the 49ers' final 53-man roster this weekend, according to CSN's Matt Maiocco.
Nate Davis set to make 49ers According to CSN's Matt Maiocco, quarterback Nate Davis is expected to survive the 49ers' final round of cuts this weekend.
Darby, Ogbonnaya on the bubble Running backs Kenneth Darby, Chris Ogbonnaya and Keith Toston are all candidates for release this weekend, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Daniel Fells on roster bubble Tight end Daniel Fells is on the Rams' roster bubble, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
Florence becomes NFL's latest unfortunate tweeter According to Pro Football Talk, Bills cornerback Drayton Florence appeared to tweet that he had just finished smoking marijuana on Thursday morning. "Wake and bake great day to be great," was his exact tweet.
Devin Thomas on roster bubble According to the Washington Examiner, "Redskins receiver Devin Thomas is definitely on the bubble."
Holmes can workout at Meadowlands According to the New York Post, Santonio Holmes will be allowed to workout at the Jets' practice facility during his four-game suspension to begin the season.
Colt McCoy won't be cut Colt McCoy will not be among the Browns' final cuts this weekend, according to the Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
Chargers looking for two picks for V-Jax According to Yahoo! Sports' Michael Silver, the Chargers are seeking both a second and third round pick in exchange for disgruntled wide receiver Vincent Jackson.
Haynesworth to play Thursday According to the Washington Post, Albert Haynesworth will play in the Redskins' final preseason game on Thursday evening.
Crabtree frustrating 49ers According to the San Jose Mercury-News, there is "team-wide frustration over Michael Crabtree's nearly invisible practice and exhibition-game presence" this summer.
Dockett gets $30 million guaranteed from Cards Updating an earlier item, Darnell Dockett's extension with the Cardinals is worth up to $48 million over four years with $30 million guaranteed, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
RB Brandon Minor waived by Bears The Bears waived running back Brandon Minor Wednesday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
Bears claim C Edwin Williams The Bears claimed center Edwin Williams off waivers Wednesday, according to Brad Biggs of the Chicago Tribune.
Report: Big Ben asking for three-game suspension According to ESPN's Sal Paolantonio, Ben Roethlisberger will reportedly ask for at least a three-game reduction of his four-to-six-week suspension when he meets with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell Friday.
Rumors of Leinart to Giants are false There has been a rumor that has surfaced claiming that Matt Leinart has been dealt to the Giants, though Fox Sports' Jay Glazer refutes the rumor.
McCarthy claims Finley will make Pro Bowl Packers coach Mike McCarthy has stated that Jermichael Finley will make the Pro Bowl this year as long as he stays healthy, according to USA Today's Jim Corbett. "If he stays healthy... 16 games, I'm sure you'll be sending him to Hawaii," McCarthy said.
Moreno likely to start Week 1 Knowshon Moreno (hamstring) hasn't been ruled of Denver's final preseason game on Thursday and is expected to start the season opener against Jacksonville, according to the Denver Post.
Bryant will not play in final preseason game Contrary to previous reports, Dez Bryant (ankle) will not play in the Cowboys' final preseason game on Thursday, according to the Dallas Morning News.
Clayton should be fine by season opener Mark Clayton (concussion) is expected to be active for the Ravens during Week 1, according to the National Football Post.
Leinart wants to be a starting quarterback Whether he sticks in Arizona or is dealt elsewhere, Matt Leinart has made it clear that he wants to be a starting quarterback, according to SI.com.
Jenkins still listed as starting receiver Michael Jenkins is listed as a starting receiver in the Falcons' recently-released depth chart, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Smith's knee still a bother While he's still fully expected to make the Lions' final roster, Kevin Smith is still somewhat bothered by his knee, according to the Detroit News.
Jets and Revis to have deal before Week 1? AOL Fanhouse reports that talks between Darrelle Revis's agents and the Jets continue to progress and that both sides believe a deal will be done before Week 1.
Fred Jackson (hand) will be limited early Coach Chan Gailey admitted Tuesday that Fred Jackson (hand) will be "limited early in the year." according to the Bills web site.
Raiders waive TE Eric Butler According to Jerry McDonald of the Oakland Tribune, The Raiders waived tight end Eric Butler Tuesday.
Walter Thurmond will be Seahawks nickel back Rookie cornerback Walter Thurmond is expected to fill the Seahawks nickel back role now that Josh Wilson has been traded, according to Danny O'Neil of the Seattle Times.
Ravens acquire CB Josh Wilson According to Aaron Wilson of National Football Post, the Ravens have acquired CB Josh Wilson from the Seahawks for a conditional fifth-round pick.
Report: Cards shopping Matt Leinart According to Jay Glazer of FOX Sports, sources are saying that the Cardinals are actively trying to trade Matt Leinart.
Pats release CB Terrence Johnson The Patriots released cornerback Terrence Johnson Tuesday, according to the team's Twitter page.
Josh Barrett (shoulder) hits IR The Patriots placed Josh Barrett (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, according to the team's Twitter page.
Chargers release DL Ryon Bingham The Chargers released DL Ryon Bingham Tuesday, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Fred Bennett claimed by Chargers The Chargers claimed Fred Bennett off waivers from the Texans, according to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune.
O'Brien Schofield placed on NFI list The Cardinals placed OLB O'Brien Schofield on the non-football related injury list Tuesday, according to Kent Somers of the Arizona Republic.
