(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) Justin Morneau to DL.
(2) Doug Davis to DL. Yovani Gallardo likely not to need minor league work.
(3) Edison Volquez to start on Saturday.
(4) Jordan Zimmerman closing in on possibly August return.
(5) Chase Utley has cast removed.
(6) Shin-Soo Choo hopes to avoid surgery on thumb.
(7) Josh Beckett may need one or two more minor league starts.
(8) Mat Latos to DL with side strain – from a sneeze?
By Ray Flowers
(1) Jacoby Ellsbury might be headed back to the DL.
(2) Bobby Jenks continues to struggle in 9th. Is it time for Matt Thornton?
(3) Brian Roberts to report to work on Friday.
(4) Carlos Ruiz dealing with some shoulder pain.
(5) J.A. Happ still a ways away from return.
(6) Max Scherzer finding his groove in minors.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Roy Oswalt requests trade from Astros.
(2) Coco Crisp and Carlos Gomez return to action from injury. Willy Taveras placed on waivers on waivers.
(3) John Maine placed on DL with shoulder issues.
(4) Curtis Granderson about a week from returning from hammy injury.
(5) Breaking down early season struggles of Aaron Hill and Raul Ibanez.
(6) Luke Scott to play first during interleague playing sending Garrett Atkins to bench. David Ortiz to play some first as well.
(7) Fanball.com will have a daily, 3-hour fantasy sports show from 5-8 PM EST. Starting on June 21st Fanball’s Fantasy Drive will appear daily on Sirius Channel 125 and XM channel 210. Yours truly will be a co-host.
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) 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
(1) Is Jonathan Sanchez more valuable than Clayton Kershaw?
(2) Closer mayhem – what about SOLDS?
(3) Denard Span struggling, still walking.
(4) B.J. Upton showing life.
(5) Jason Kendall and Ryan Sweeney have hitting streaks.
(6) Jorge Cantu making history.
(7) Jonny Gomes continues to pound the ball.
(8) Jimmy Rollins placed on DL.
For more about the numbers of the game make sure you give the following two articles a read:
By The Numbers – Hitters
By The Numbers – Pitchers
By Ray Flowers
(1) Brad Lidge progressing, will throw in a minor league game on Saturday.
(2) Mike Gonzalez really struggling in Baltimore.
(3) Chris Young’s shoulder barking again.
(4) Jose Reyes back on Saturday.
(5) Carlos Beltran suffers minor hiccup in knee rehab.
(6) Brian Roberts injures abdomen joining Ian Kinsler and Aaron Hill as injured second basemen.
(7) Chris Perez trying to take over 9th inning role for Indians.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Phil Hughes in battle with Joba Chamberlain, Chad Gaudin and Alfredo Aceves for Yanks 5th starters spot.
(2) Jason Heyward greatest player of all-time. Just ask around
(3) Tim Hudson and Jeremy Bonderman throw two shutout innings apiece.
(4) Brad Lidge continues to show improvement with knee/elbow.
(6) Jair Jurrjens shoulder showing improvement.
(7) Lance Berkman’s knee not that bad. Should be fine.
(8) Aaron Harang named Reds’ Opening Day starter.
By Ray Flowers
(1) Carl Crawford is no longer negotiating with Rays meaning this is almost assuredly his last season with the club.
(2) Octavio Dotel and Joel Hanrahan receive positive news in regards to their injuries
(3) Adam Dunn working on defense at 1B for Nationals.
(4) Alfonso Soriano reporting that his knee is improving.
(5) Brad Lidge throwing – showing improvement. Still hopes to make opening day.
(6) Francisco Liriano has Twins excited with the return of his “stuff.”
(7) Jose Batista to bat leadoff for Blue Jays – uh oh.
By Ray Flowers
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