Philadelphia Phillies 2nd baseman Chase Utley is set to take the next step in his attempt to return to the Phillies lineup. According to Paul Hagan of the Philadelphia Daily News, Utley will step up his rehab tonight, making his first […]
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Mariners designate OF Milton Bradley for assignment
On Monday afternoon the Seattle Mariners cut controversial outfielder Milton Bradley. The Mariners designated Bradley for assignment, giving them 10 days to trade, release or send him to the minors. He was making $13 million this season. “The situation with […]
Mets’ Chris Young likely out for season
New York Mets starting pitcher Chris Young will likely miss the remainder of the 2011 season after suffering a tear in his pitching shoulder. Young was diagnosed on Monday with a torn anterior capsule in his right shoulder. It is […]
Andre Ethier’s hit streak ends at 30
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andre Ethier’s hit streak has ended after 30 games. Ethier went 0-for-4 with a walk on Saturday night against the Mets. His 30 game hitting streak is the longest in major league baseball in two years […]
Tigers’ Justin Verlander throws no-hitter
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander has thrown a no-hitter against the Toronto Blue Jays. It is the second no-hitter of Verlander’s career and the second no-hitter in major league baseball this week. Verlander was dominant in Saturday’s 9-0 victory over […]
Phillies’ Roy Oswalt scratch; DL bound?
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Roy Oswalt has been scratched from his scheduled start on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves due to “lower back soreness.” The right-hander left a start back on April 15th due to back spasms. After successfully making his […]
Braves’ Julio Teheran to make MLB debut Saturday
Atlanta Braves pitcher Julio Teheran, one of the top pitching prospects in all of baseball, has been promoted and will make his major league debut on Saturday. The right hander will make his first MLB start in Philadelphia against the […]
Phillies activate JC Romero from DL
The Phillies have activated left-handed reliever JC Romero from the 15-day disabled list. To make room for Romero on the roster, right handed reliever David Herndon was optioned to AAA Lehigh Valley. The 34-year-old Romero has been on the disabled […]
Francisco Liriano throws a no-hitter
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2011 season. Liriano allowed no hits over 9 innings in the Twins 1-0 victory of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Not only was it the first […]
Shin-Soo Choo had a .201 BAC on breathalyser test
Cleveland Indians outfield Shin-Soo Choo was arrested early Monday morning for driving under the influence of alcohol. The preliminary results of his field test showed Choo had a BAC level of .201, over twice the legal limit. On Monday Indians […]