(1) Josh Hamilton out of lineup with knee injury.
(2) Alex Rodriguez likely to return on Sunday.
(3) Ray’s call up Jeremy Hellickson and Desmond Jennings.
(4) Ian Kinsler (groin), Lance Berkman (knee) back off DL.
(5) Yovani Gallardo says he is OK despite awful results.
(6) Jason Kendall needs shoulder surgery.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Dustin Pedroia (knee) likely done for year.
(2) Ricky Nolasco to pitch through torn meniscus in knee.
(3) Jordan Zimmerman is back. Will Stephen Strasburg return?
(4) Manny Ramirez on waivers – Rangers, Rays, White Sox interested.
(5) Brad Hawpe drawing interest from Red Sox, Rays and Rangers.
(6) Jason Bay (concussion) – no updates.
(7) Jonathan Broxton still in setup role.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Pat Burrell on fire for Giants.
(2) Jose Bautista is on FIRE.
(3) Starlin Castro pushes average up to 320.
(4) Casey McGehee on fire in August.
(5) Injured pitchers – Andy Pettitte, Kevin Slowey.
(6) Shane Victorino back – implications to Phillies?
(7) Chipper Jones career could be over.
By Ray Flowers
(1) John Buck to DL. J.P. Arencibia activated.
(2) Geovany Soto on fire of late.
(3) Alex Rodriguez hits 600th homer.
(4) Mike Sweeney was traded to Phillies.
(5) Kevin Youkilis may be done for year.
(6) Chris Coghlan might be done for the year.
(7) Carlos Pena and his foot issues.
(8) Carlos Zambrano back in starting rotation for Cubs. Should you care? Give Weekly MLB Mailbag a read.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Jair Jurrjens felt a pop in hamstring during rehab. Will be sent for an MRI.
(2) Jason Heyward to return on Tuesday from his groin injury.
(3) Huston Street off on minor league rehab stint – should be back in two weeks with the Rockies.
(4) Troy Tulowitzki will avoid DL but he will also likely miss a few days with his quadriceps injury.
(5) Oliver Perez will remain a starter for Mets despite 25 walks in 30 innings.
(6) Josh Beckett will have start pushed back to Friday with Tim Wakefield making a start.
(7) Dallas Braden perfect game anecdotes.
By Ray Flowers
(1) The Reds will not demote Drew Stubbs. You can also read My Tooth Hurts.
(2) Who is gonna lead off for the Marlins – Cameron Maybin, Chris Coghlan or Emilio Bonifacio?
(3) Jair Jurrjens to DL – replaced by Kris Medlen.
(4) Juan Uribe or Freddy Sanchez for Giants?
(5) Is Matt Garza a top-10 SP? You can also read Impact Report – Matt Garza.
(6) Lance Berkman will waive no-trade clause.
(7) Carlos Lee finally goes deep.
(8) What are the Orioles going to do in the 9th inning?
By Ray Flowers
(1) Alex Gordon to work on versatility in minors.
(2) Brad Lidge not ready to close – who will for Phillies?
(3) Jimmy Rollins likely to miss at least two more weeks.
(4) Joe Mauer to DL with heel injury?
(5) Javier Vazquez to have start skipped.
(6) Brian Wilson back to health in San Francisco.
(7) Should you still sell-high on Garland and Fister? Here’s a quick shorthand note – yes.
By Ray Flowers
(1) A lot of star level players are returning this weekend: Ian Kinsler, Brad Lidge and Cliff Lee. Oh, and Ryan Madson is on DL with broken toe from kicking something.
(2) A’s get bad news with Justin Duchscherer and Kurt Suzuki.
(3) Jacoby Ellsbury takes swings off tee.
(4) Lance Berkman tweaks groin.
(5) Justin Morneau returns from back injury.
(6) Chris Getz returns for Royals forcing Alex Gordon to bench.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Kurt Suzuki continues to miss time with sore side. Jake Fox nearing catcher eligibility.
(2) Brett Anderson’s elbow flexor strain is really a muscle strain.
(3) Blown saves everywhere – Octavio Dotel, Trevor Hoffman, Ryan Madson.
(4) Frank Francisco closing gap on Neftali Feliz?
(5) Matt Capps first to 10 saves.
(6) Justin Morneau could miss rest of the week with back issue.
(7) The world of numbers and hitting broken down at By The Numbers – Hitters including the lack of power from Joe Mauer.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Ryan Howard backs up the money truck, and it’s fully loaded.
(2) Ian Kinsler to hit 5th upon return.
(3) Red Sox lineup in flux.
(4) Miguel Olivo gaining more looks at expense of Chris Iannetta.
*NOTE: After video was made, the club demoted Iannetta to Triple-A in the hopes that he will relax and rediscover his stroke.
(5) Jeff Suppan out of rotation, replaced by Chris Narveson.
(6) D’backs offense looks good with Johnson-Young-Reynolds.
By Ray Flowers
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