Brandon McCarthy may not hit DL
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Jun 15, 2012 | 0 comments
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Big news! The Tigers recall Ryan Raburn, put Drew Smyly on the DL
Some shuffling in Detroit today as the Tigers called up Ryan Raburn from Toledo and put pitcher Drew Smyly on the disabled list due to his gross, gross gross blister. Sure, Tigers fans will say all kinds of things about the Raburn thing because he seems to have replaced Brandon Inge as The Irrational Focus…
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments
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Athletics To Sign Addison Russell
THURSDAY: Russell will receive a $2.625MM bonus according to Baseball America’s Jim Callis (on Twitter), the full slot value for the 11th overall pick. MONDAY: First round selection Addison Russell told Jason Blakeney of the Pensacola News Journal that he has decided to sign with the Athletics. Russell, the 11th overall selection in last week’s [...]
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments
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Ben Sheets is making a comeback
Arm injuries wrecked Ben Sheets‘ career and the four-time All-Star hasn’t pitched in the majors since July of 2010, but he’s still just 33 years old and is apparently making a comeback. Tim Dierkes of MLB Trade Rumors reports that Sheets threw for scouts yesterday in Louisiana and the Yankees, Phillies, Braves, and Angels were…
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments
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Flawless: Matt Cain throws a perfect game versus Astros
Matt Cain turned in one of the most dominant performances in recent memory Wednesday night, going 27 up and 27 down against the Astros for the 22nd perfect game in MLB history. Cain was overpowering with 14 strikeouts, which ties Sandy Koufax for the most ever in a perfect game. And the Giants right-hander also…
Jun 14, 2012 | 0 comments
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Yoenis Cespedes aggravates strained hamstring on groundout
A’s outfielder Yoenis Cespedes was in the Oakland starting lineup on Wednesday for the first time in five days. But now he’s likely headed to the disabled list. According to MLB.com’s Jane Lee, Cespedes re-aggravated the left hamstring strain that he suffered last Thursday on a groundout to first base in the second inning of Wednesday night’s…
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 comments
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MRI on Brandon McCarthy’s shoulder rules out major damage
The A’s sent Brandon McCarthy back to the Bay Area on Tuesday to get an MRI on his right shoulder. The results are in, and the news is positive. According to Jane Lee of MLB.com, structural damage has been ruled out and Oakland skipper Bob Melvin is optimistic that the 28-year-old right-hander won’t need another…
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 comments
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Draft Signings: Mariners, Mets, Royals, A’s, Pirates
Here are today’s latest draft signings, with the most recent updates up top.. The Mariners signed sixth-round pick Timmy Lopes for $550K, well over the pick value of $198K, according to Callis (via Twitter). The infielder out of California is said to have a good bat, not unlike his older brother Christian Lopes who was [...]
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 comments
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Alex Rodriguez hits record-tying 23rd grand slam
Alex Rodriguez hit his 23rd career grand slam in the Yankees’ comeback win over the Braves on Tuesday, tying Lou Gehrig for the most in history. A-Rod’s homer off Jonny Venters in the eighth gave the Bombers their first four runs, tying the game. The Yankees went on to win 6-4. The grand slam crown…
Jun 13, 2012 | 0 comments
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Brandon McCarthy scratched Wednesday with sore shoulder
Bad news here for the A’s and Brandon McCarthy. According to MLB.com’s Jane Lee, the 28-year-old right-hander has been scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start against the Rockies due to lingering soreness in his throwing shoulder. McCarthy is headed back to the Bay Area for an MRI and seems likely to be placed on the…
Jun 12, 2012 | 0 comments
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