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Aaron Cunningham (OF - SD)
7/30/10 - Cunningham had swung the bat well in his two stints with the Padres this season, posting a .312 average in 30 games with nine doubles, a grand slam, 13 RBIs and 11 runs.
7/30/10 - Cunningham had swung the bat well in his two stints with the Padres this season, posting a .312 average in 30 games with nine doubles, a grand slam, 13 RBIs and 11 runs.
Mike Adams (P - SD)
7/30/10 - Padres reliever Mike Adams (strained left oblique) threw a third bullpen session prior to Thursday's game against the Dodgers at PETCO Park and may not need a Minor League rehab stint before coming off the 15-day disabled list after all.
7/30/10 - Padres reliever Mike Adams (strained left oblique) threw a third bullpen session prior to Thursday's game against the Dodgers at PETCO Park and may not need a Minor League rehab stint before coming off the 15-day disabled list after all.
Aaron Cunningham (OF - SD)
7/30/10 - The Padres optioned outfielder Aaron Cunningham to Triple-A Portland.
7/30/10 - The Padres optioned outfielder Aaron Cunningham to Triple-A Portland.
Aaron Cunningham (OF - SD)
7/30/10 - The Padres optioned outfielder Aaron Cunningham to Triple-A Portland.
7/30/10 - The Padres optioned outfielder Aaron Cunningham to Triple-A Portland.
Ryan Doumit (C - PIT)
7/30/10 - Center fielder Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup on Friday after missing Thursday's game with stiffness in his right shoulder
7/30/10 - Center fielder Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup on Friday after missing Thursday's game with stiffness in his right shoulder
Anthony Claggett (P - PIT)
7/30/10 - Right-hander Anthony Claggett came off the DL and rejoined Double-A Altoona.
7/30/10 - Right-hander Anthony Claggett came off the DL and rejoined Double-A Altoona.
Andrew McCutchen (OF - PIT)
7/30/10 - Center fielder Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup on Friday after missing Thursday's game with stiffness in his right shoulder
7/30/10 - Center fielder Andrew McCutchen returned to the lineup on Friday after missing Thursday's game with stiffness in his right shoulder
Daniel McCutchen (P - PIT)
7/30/10 - Right-hander Daniel McCutchen left his Triple-A Indianapolis teammates on Friday to travel to St. Louis, where he is expected to pitch on Saturday.
7/30/10 - Right-hander Daniel McCutchen left his Triple-A Indianapolis teammates on Friday to travel to St. Louis, where he is expected to pitch on Saturday.
Mitch Jones (OF - PIT)
7/30/10 - The Atlanta Braves have traded minor league outfielder Mitch Jones to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The 32-year-old outfielder is batting .250 for Triple-A Gwinnett with 18 homers and 45 RBIs in 89 games. He will go to Pittsburgh’s Triple-A team in Indianapolis.
7/30/10 - The Atlanta Braves have traded minor league outfielder Mitch Jones to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash. The 32-year-old outfielder is batting .250 for Triple-A Gwinnett with 18 homers and 45 RBIs in 89 games. He will go to Pittsburgh’s Triple-A team in Indianapolis.
Lance Berkman (1B - NYY)
7/30/10 - Yankees acquired Berkman for two minor leaguers. He will take over as the full time DH.
7/30/10 - Yankees acquired Berkman for two minor leaguers. He will take over as the full time DH.
Austin Kearns (OF - NYY)
7/30/10 - SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees have acquired Kearns for a PTBNL. He will play a bench role.
7/30/10 - SI.com's Jon Heyman reports that the Yankees have acquired Kearns for a PTBNL. He will play a bench role.
Mike Jacobs (1B - TOR)
7/30/10 - Jacobs was traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. He was at the Mets' AAA affiliate and will be assigned to Toronto's AAA affiliate.
7/30/10 - Jacobs was traded to the Blue Jays for a player to be named later. He was at the Mets' AAA affiliate and will be assigned to Toronto's AAA affiliate.
Cristian Guzman (SS - TEX)
7/30/10 - Guzman was traded to the Rangers in exchange for two minor league pitchers. Guzman is expected to fill in at second base with Ian Kinsler on the DL.
7/30/10 - Guzman was traded to the Rangers in exchange for two minor league pitchers. Guzman is expected to fill in at second base with Ian Kinsler on the DL.
Andrew Bailey (P - OAK)
7/30/10 - Bailey was placed on the DL with a strained intercostal muscle. The move is retroactive to July 21st.
7/30/10 - Bailey was placed on the DL with a strained intercostal muscle. The move is retroactive to July 21st.
Brett Anderson (P - OAK)
7/30/10 - Anderson was activated from the DL Friday and is the scheduled starter against the White Sox.
7/30/10 - Anderson was activated from the DL Friday and is the scheduled starter against the White Sox.
Nick Stavinoha (OF - STL)
7/30/10 - Nick Stavinoha began a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk as Memphis' designated hitter. Stavinoha is recuperating from a shoulder injury
7/30/10 - Nick Stavinoha began a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Memphis on Monday, going 1-for-3 with a double and a walk as Memphis' designated hitter. Stavinoha is recuperating from a shoulder injury
Kyle Lohse (P - STL)
7/30/10 - Kyle Lohse pronounced his first Minor League rehabilitation start a success on Tuesday, a day after he lasted three innings for Triple-A Memphis. Lohse threw 43 pitches, 29 of them strikes, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits. He struck out three and didn't issue a walk, but mostly he felt good the whole time. The forearm injury that plagued him for a year is gone, he said. "I need to make sure I'm ready," Lohse said. "I'm not going to rush it, but everything felt good. I felt like I could keep going. It wasn't like I went out and got tired." It appears that Lohse will make two more rehab starts, with the next one coming on Saturday.
7/30/10 - Kyle Lohse pronounced his first Minor League rehabilitation start a success on Tuesday, a day after he lasted three innings for Triple-A Memphis. Lohse threw 43 pitches, 29 of them strikes, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits. He struck out three and didn't issue a walk, but mostly he felt good the whole time. The forearm injury that plagued him for a year is gone, he said. "I need to make sure I'm ready," Lohse said. "I'm not going to rush it, but everything felt good. I felt like I could keep going. It wasn't like I went out and got tired." It appears that Lohse will make two more rehab starts, with the next one coming on Saturday.
Mike MacDougal (P - STL)
7/30/10 - The Cardinals purchased the contract of MacDougal from Memphis and optioned RHP Fernando Salas(notes) to the Triple-A club
7/30/10 - The Cardinals purchased the contract of MacDougal from Memphis and optioned RHP Fernando Salas(notes) to the Triple-A club
Fernando Salas (P - STL)
7/30/10 - The Cardinals purchased the contract of MacDougal from Memphis and optioned RHP Fernando Salas(notes) to the Triple-A club
7/30/10 - The Cardinals purchased the contract of MacDougal from Memphis and optioned RHP Fernando Salas(notes) to the Triple-A club
Jeff Larish (DH - DET)
7/30/10 - Larish was designated for assignment to make room for Jeff Frazier. Larish became expendable after the Tigers acquired Jhonny Peralta to play third base.
7/30/10 - Larish was designated for assignment to make room for Jeff Frazier. Larish became expendable after the Tigers acquired Jhonny Peralta to play third base.
Jeff Frazier (OF - DET)
7/30/10 - Frazier was recalled from AAA and will should see a fair amount of playing time in the Detroit outfield. The 27-year old Frazier was batting .273 at AAA with 23 HR and 68 RBI.
7/30/10 - Frazier was recalled from AAA and will should see a fair amount of playing time in the Detroit outfield. The 27-year old Frazier was batting .273 at AAA with 23 HR and 68 RBI.
Andrew Bailey (P - OAK)
7/30/10 - Bailey has been sidelined since July 20th and was diagnosed Thursday with a intercostal muscle (rib) strain. Bailey will likely land on the DL Friday.
7/30/10 - Bailey has been sidelined since July 20th and was diagnosed Thursday with a intercostal muscle (rib) strain. Bailey will likely land on the DL Friday.
Chris Davis (1B - TEX)
7/30/10 - Davis was optioned back to AAA with the acquisition of Jorge Cantu.
7/30/10 - Davis was optioned back to AAA with the acquisition of Jorge Cantu.
Josh Bell (3B - BAL)
7/30/10 - Bell was recalled from AAA and is expected to be the everyday third baseman for the Orioles with the trade of Miguel Tejada. Bell is 5-19 (.263) in two stints with Baltimore this season but saw very little playing time.
7/30/10 - Bell was recalled from AAA and is expected to be the everyday third baseman for the Orioles with the trade of Miguel Tejada. Bell is 5-19 (.263) in two stints with Baltimore this season but saw very little playing time.
John Lannan (P - WSH)
7/30/10 - Lannan will be called up from the minors to take Stephen Strasburg's place in the starting rotation.
7/30/10 - Lannan will be called up from the minors to take Stephen Strasburg's place in the starting rotation.
Kyle Kendrick (P - PHI)
7/30/10 - Kyle Kendrick got the spot start Thursday taking the place of J.A. Happ who was traded earlier in the day. Kendrick limited the D'backs to 1 ER on 4 hits while striking out 5 over 6.1 innings but was let down by the bullpen. With Roy Oswalt in town, Kendrick will become a 5th starter and long relief pitcher for the Phillies.
7/30/10 - Kyle Kendrick got the spot start Thursday taking the place of J.A. Happ who was traded earlier in the day. Kendrick limited the D'backs to 1 ER on 4 hits while striking out 5 over 6.1 innings but was let down by the bullpen. With Roy Oswalt in town, Kendrick will become a 5th starter and long relief pitcher for the Phillies.
Jack Taschner (P - LAD)
7/30/10 - The Dodgers designated reliever Jack Taschner for assignment on Thursday to make room for outfielder Scott Podsednik, leaving Taschner unsure of the next step in his career.
7/30/10 - The Dodgers designated reliever Jack Taschner for assignment on Thursday to make room for outfielder Scott Podsednik, leaving Taschner unsure of the next step in his career.
Wilson Valdez (SS - PHI)
7/30/10 - Wilson Valdez came through for the Phillies in the field and at the plate. Valdez, playing for the injured Jimmy Rollins, went 3-5 at the plate with the game-winning single and made several nice plays at shortstop. Valdez is batting .239 with 4 HR's, 23 rbi's and 3 sb's.
7/30/10 - Wilson Valdez came through for the Phillies in the field and at the plate. Valdez, playing for the injured Jimmy Rollins, went 3-5 at the plate with the game-winning single and made several nice plays at shortstop. Valdez is batting .239 with 4 HR's, 23 rbi's and 3 sb's.
Carlos Ruiz (C - PHI)
7/30/10 - Carlos Ruiz had another multi-hit game Thursday in the Phillies 8th straight win. Ruiz went 2-5 with an rbi and has 7 hits in the last 3 games. Ruiz is batting .286 with 2 HR's and 18 rbi's.
7/30/10 - Carlos Ruiz had another multi-hit game Thursday in the Phillies 8th straight win. Ruiz went 2-5 with an rbi and has 7 hits in the last 3 games. Ruiz is batting .286 with 2 HR's and 18 rbi's.
Raul Ibanez (OF - PHI)
7/30/10 - Raul Ibanez extended his hitting streak to 8 games in a big way. Ibanez was only 1-4 but the hit was a solo HR the Phillies needed. Ibanez is batting .263 with 9 HR's, 49 rbi's and 3 sb's.
7/30/10 - Raul Ibanez extended his hitting streak to 8 games in a big way. Ibanez was only 1-4 but the hit was a solo HR the Phillies needed. Ibanez is batting .263 with 9 HR's, 49 rbi's and 3 sb's.
Placido Polanco (2B - PHI)
7/30/10 - Placido Polanco just hits, period! Polanco went 2-5 in the leadoff spot again and has 10 hits in the last 6 games. Polanco is batting .318 with 6 HR's, 32 rbi's and 3 sb's.
7/30/10 - Placido Polanco just hits, period! Polanco went 2-5 in the leadoff spot again and has 10 hits in the last 6 games. Polanco is batting .318 with 6 HR's, 32 rbi's and 3 sb's.
Huston Street (P - COL)
7/30/10 - Huston Street (abdomen) was available to pitch in Thursday's game against the Pirates.
7/30/10 - Huston Street (abdomen) was available to pitch in Thursday's game against the Pirates.
Ubaldo Jimenez (P - COL)
7/30/10 - Ubaldo Jimenez limited the Pirates to one earned run over seven innings Thursday as the Rockies grabbed a 9-3 victory.
7/30/10 - Ubaldo Jimenez limited the Pirates to one earned run over seven innings Thursday as the Rockies grabbed a 9-3 victory.
Josh Johnson (P - FLA)
7/30/10 - Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Rangers inquired about a possible trade for Marlins ace Josh Johnson this week.
7/30/10 - Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports that the Rangers inquired about a possible trade for Marlins ace Josh Johnson this week.
Evan Reed (P - FLA)
7/30/10 - Marlins acquired RHP Evan Reed and RHP Omar Poveda from the Rangers for infielder Jorge Cantu.
7/30/10 - Marlins acquired RHP Evan Reed and RHP Omar Poveda from the Rangers for infielder Jorge Cantu.
Hector Luna (3B - FLA)
7/30/10 - Marlins purchased the contract of INF Hector Luna from Triple-A New Orleans.
7/30/10 - Marlins purchased the contract of INF Hector Luna from Triple-A New Orleans.
Chris Coghlan (OF - FLA)
7/30/10 - According to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post, Chris Coghlan will shift to third base after he's activated from the disabled list.
7/30/10 - According to Joe Capozzi of The Palm Beach Post, Chris Coghlan will shift to third base after he's activated from the disabled list.
Omar Poveda (P - FLA)
7/30/10 - Marlins acquired RHP Omar Poveda and RHP Evan Reed from the Rangers for infielder Jorge Cantu.
7/30/10 - Marlins acquired RHP Omar Poveda and RHP Evan Reed from the Rangers for infielder Jorge Cantu.
Anibal Sanchez (P - FLA)
7/30/10 - Anibal Sanchez fired a complete-game one-hitter on Thursday afternoon to lead the Marlins past the Giants 5-0.
7/30/10 - Anibal Sanchez fired a complete-game one-hitter on Thursday afternoon to lead the Marlins past the Giants 5-0.
Wilson Ramos (C - WSH)
7/30/10 - The Minnesota Twins traded Ramos and Joe Testa to the Nationals for closer Matt Capps. Ramos was batting .241 for Triple-A Rochester (and .351 over his last 10 games at Triple-A).
7/30/10 - The Minnesota Twins traded Ramos and Joe Testa to the Nationals for closer Matt Capps. Ramos was batting .241 for Triple-A Rochester (and .351 over his last 10 games at Triple-A).
Mitch Talbot (P - CLE)
7/30/10 - Talbot left his start in the top of the third inning against the Yankees yesterday with, what the Indians called, a mid-back injury. The team is listing him as day-to-day. He has an MRI scheduled for today.
7/30/10 - Talbot left his start in the top of the third inning against the Yankees yesterday with, what the Indians called, a mid-back injury. The team is listing him as day-to-day. He has an MRI scheduled for today.
Jayson Nix (2B - CLE)
7/30/10 - Nix becomes the Indians' starting third baseman (of the day) after the Tribe traded Jhonny Peralta to the Tigers. Nix went 1-for-4 yesterday and is batting .224.
7/30/10 - Nix becomes the Indians' starting third baseman (of the day) after the Tribe traded Jhonny Peralta to the Tigers. Nix went 1-for-4 yesterday and is batting .224.
Kerry Wood (P - CLE)
7/30/10 - Wood pitched a scoreless inning for Double-A Akron yesterday. Out since July 11 with a blistered right index finger, he threw eight pitches, all strikes.
7/30/10 - Wood pitched a scoreless inning for Double-A Akron yesterday. Out since July 11 with a blistered right index finger, he threw eight pitches, all strikes.
Travis Hafner (DH - CLE)
7/30/10 - Hafner did not play yesterday because of shoulder fatigue. He has hit .449 (13-for-29) over his last eight games. In 25 starts since June 11, he has hit .341 with six doubles, four HR, and 11 RBI.
7/30/10 - Hafner did not play yesterday because of shoulder fatigue. He has hit .449 (13-for-29) over his last eight games. In 25 starts since June 11, he has hit .341 with six doubles, four HR, and 11 RBI.
Jon Rauch (P - MIN)
7/30/10 - Rauch changed roles from closer to setup man with the trade of Matt Capps to the Twins. Rauch had a 5.40 ERA in nine appearances this month. He has 21 saves (out of 25 opportunities) on the year.
7/30/10 - Rauch changed roles from closer to setup man with the trade of Matt Capps to the Twins. Rauch had a 5.40 ERA in nine appearances this month. He has 21 saves (out of 25 opportunities) on the year.
Delmon Young (OF - MIN)
7/30/10 - In 24 July games, Young is batting .439 with six HR, 28 RBI and a 1.206 OPS rating (on-base plus slugging percentage). He ranks fourth in the AL in batting average (.334) and fourth in RBI (79).
7/30/10 - In 24 July games, Young is batting .439 with six HR, 28 RBI and a 1.206 OPS rating (on-base plus slugging percentage). He ranks fourth in the AL in batting average (.334) and fourth in RBI (79).
Matt Capps (P - MIN)
7/30/10 - The Twins acquired closer Matt Capps from the Nationals for catcher Wilson Ramos and LHP Joe Testa. Capps has a 2.74 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while converting 26 of 30 save chances this year. Reports indicate that he will become the new Twins' closer and that Jon Rauch will change from closer to setup man.
7/30/10 - The Twins acquired closer Matt Capps from the Nationals for catcher Wilson Ramos and LHP Joe Testa. Capps has a 2.74 ERA and 1.30 WHIP while converting 26 of 30 save chances this year. Reports indicate that he will become the new Twins' closer and that Jon Rauch will change from closer to setup man.