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This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews five four-game series, one three-game series, and a two-game set.
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Though initially thought to be just mild soreness, Drew Smyly (LHP, DET) finds himself back on the DL for the second time in a month. Top prospect Jacob Turner will take Smyly's slot, but how long will he be needed? Also, one day after being named the fill in start for ATL at SS, Jack Wilson (SS, ATL) dislocates his right pinky prompting a trade for Paul Janish (SS, ATL)...
Jul 14 2012 11:05pm
Jul 14 2012 11:05pm
With Lance Berkman (1B/OF, STL) set to return to action on STL's current road trip, possibly as soon as Saturday, the corner positions are crowded with worthy bats. The PT shakeout here could be determined by determined by how manager Mike Matheny weighs the importance of offense vs. defense, and his willingness to deploy various players at positions where their potential injury risk is heightened.
Jul 13 2012 11:05pm
Jul 13 2012 11:05pm
Desmond Jennings has dropped out of the leadoff slot in favor of Elliot Johnson. Capps returns, but is he the best fit for the Twins pen? Bonifacio returns, and more...
Jul 12 2012 11:05pm
Jul 12 2012 11:05pm
The first weekend of post All-Star break NL games will feature eight three-game series.
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Lined up for a second-half run: The Angels kick off their post-break schedule on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Ben Sheets (RHP, ATL) reportedly will make his first MLB appearance in two years on July 15, likely replacing one of ATL's inconsistent young starters, Randall Delgado (RHP, ATL) or Mike Minor (LHP, ATL). Jair Jurrjens (RHP, ATL), whose surface numbers since his return from a minor-league demotion belie his shaky underlying skills, seems unlikely to be bumped. Sheets has a strong skills history, though his Dom and Cmd faded in recent years as he battled a series of injuries.
Jul 11 2012 11:05pm
Jul 11 2012 11:05pm
Nick Markakis was activated from the DL, and is expected to resume his duties as the team's starting right fielder when the Orioles resume action after the All-Star break. He has been sidelined since late May due to a broken hamate bone. Also, Lorenzo Cain set to return, Dillon Gee on the DL, and more...
Jul 10 2012 11:05pm
Jul 10 2012 11:05pm
Andrelton Simmons lands on the DL, prompting the likely recall of the player he replaced. Also, the Padres middle-infield audition, LAA's good rotation news, and more ...
Jul 9 2012 11:05pm
Jul 9 2012 11:05pm
The Red Sox and Rangers rotations will get a boost with the post-All-Star-Break returns of Clay Buchholz and Colby Lewis, respectively.
Jul 8 2012 11:05pm
Jul 8 2012 11:05pm
This AL Midweek Series Matchup column previews five four-game series, one three-game series, and a two-game set.
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
This NL Midweek Series Matchups column will cover six three-game series and two four-game sets.
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Jul 15 2012 11:02pm
Though initially thought to be just mild soreness, Drew Smyly (LHP, DET) finds himself back on the DL for the second time in a month. Top prospect Jacob Turner will take Smyly's slot, but how long will he be needed? Also, one day after being named the fill in start for ATL at SS, Jack Wilson (SS, ATL) dislocates his right pinky prompting a trade for Paul Janish (SS, ATL)...
Jul 14 2012 11:05pm
Jul 14 2012 11:05pm
With Lance Berkman (1B/OF, STL) set to return to action on STL's current road trip, possibly as soon as Saturday, the corner positions are crowded with worthy bats. The PT shakeout here could be determined by determined by how manager Mike Matheny weighs the importance of offense vs. defense, and his willingness to deploy various players at positions where their potential injury risk is heightened.
Jul 13 2012 11:05pm
Jul 13 2012 11:05pm
Desmond Jennings has dropped out of the leadoff slot in favor of Elliot Johnson. Capps returns, but is he the best fit for the Twins pen? Bonifacio returns, and more...
Jul 12 2012 11:05pm
Jul 12 2012 11:05pm
The first weekend of post All-Star break NL games will feature eight three-game series.
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Lined up for a second-half run: The Angels kick off their post-break schedule on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Jul 12 2012 11:02pm
Ben Sheets (RHP, ATL) reportedly will make his first MLB appearance in two years on July 15, likely replacing one of ATL's inconsistent young starters, Randall Delgado (RHP, ATL) or Mike Minor (LHP, ATL). Jair Jurrjens (RHP, ATL), whose surface numbers since his return from a minor-league demotion belie his shaky underlying skills, seems unlikely to be bumped. Sheets has a strong skills history, though his Dom and Cmd faded in recent years as he battled a series of injuries.
Jul 11 2012 11:05pm
Jul 11 2012 11:05pm
Nick Markakis was activated from the DL, and is expected to resume his duties as the team's starting right fielder when the Orioles resume action after the All-Star break. He has been sidelined since late May due to a broken hamate bone. Also, Lorenzo Cain set to return, Dillon Gee on the DL, and more...
Jul 10 2012 11:05pm
Jul 10 2012 11:05pm
Andrelton Simmons lands on the DL, prompting the likely recall of the player he replaced. Also, the Padres middle-infield audition, LAA's good rotation news, and more ...
Jul 9 2012 11:05pm
Jul 9 2012 11:05pm
The Red Sox and Rangers rotations will get a boost with the post-All-Star-Break returns of Clay Buchholz and Colby Lewis, respectively.
Jul 8 2012 11:05pm
Jul 8 2012 11:05pm
