Juan Rivera hits a solo homer in the bottom of the fourth to put LAnaheim up 1-0 on the Oakland Athletics. It’s the 11th of the month for Rivera. He’s now collected 36 hits in the month, 19 for extra bases.
Posted by David Pinto at 11:07 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Mariners in Third
The Mariners couple a big 10-5 win over the Orioles with a big 15-2 loss by the Rangers to move into third place in the AL West. With the Athletics and Angels playing each other, they’re bound to gain on one of the other teams in the division as well.
Posted by David Pinto at 10:51 pm | Division Races | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Red Sox Ninth
What amazes me isn’t so much that Ortiz has so many big late inning hits, but the Red Sox always seem to set him up for them. Down two, Cora singles and Youkilis walks against Carmona to assure Ortiz will bat in this inning with men on base. Somehow, the Red Sox get the game […]
Posted by David Pinto at 10:21 pm | Games | Permalink | 27 Comments
July 31, 2006
Rogers Worn Out?
With Kenny Rogers allowing six runs in five innings to the Tampa Bay Devil Rays tonight, that makes seven poor starts in his last eight. His ERA over that time is 7.85. He’s walking over 1 more per nine than in his previous 14 games and allowing about twice as many home runs. Is age […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:47 pm | Pitchers | Permalink | 3 Comments
July 31, 2006
Pounding Prior
Mark Prior continues to struggle with his control and the home run ball. He’s given up three walks and three dingers in five innings as the Diamondbacks jump out to a 6-3 lead after five innings. One of the homers was a grand slam by Orlando Hudson, the first of his career. Update: To add […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:39 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Pena Singles
Wily Mo Pena picks up a single in his third at bat in the sixth inning. He just needs a double for the cycle. A ball off the wall should do it for him at Fenway. The Red Sox trail the Indians 8-6 in the bottom of the sixth. Update: Pena strikes out in the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:24 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | 2 Comments
July 31, 2006
Twins Pounding Rangers
The Rangers John Rheinecker gives up nine hits and eight runs in 1 2/3 innings before Buck Showalter puts him out of his misery. Punto, Cuddyer and Morneau each collected two hits in the first two innings. Texas has seven innings to try to close an 8-0 gap. Update: Unfortunately for the Twins, the White […]
Posted by David Pinto at 9:03 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Royals Moves
Bob Dutton summarizes the Royals moves: Left-hander Jeremy Affeldt, once viewed as a cornerstone of the club’s future, went to Colorado along with underperforming right-hander Denny Bautista in exchange for first baseman Ryan Shealy and right-handed reliever Scott Dohmann. Veteran DH/first baseman Matt Stairs was dealt to Texas for minor-league pitcher Jose Diaz. For the […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:45 pm | Trades | Permalink | 3 Comments
July 31, 2006
Jaffe on the Yankees/Phillies Trade
Jay Jaffe calls it a slam dunk. Nate Silver ran through various permutations matching up several teams with the potential acquisitions of Alfonso Soriano, Carlos Lee and Abreu to see which ones improved which team’s Postseason Odds the most (nice visuals of the day-by-day Odds change by a BP fan here). Conclusion: the Yanks’ addition […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:41 pm | Trades | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Slugfest at Fenway
Wily Mo Pena homers in his second at bat to give the Red Sox a 6-5 lead over the Indians. It’s the fourth home run of the game and the ninth extra-base hit. Pena tripled earlier in the game, giving him the difficult half of the cycle. They’re in the bottom of the fourth.
Posted by David Pinto at 8:32 pm | Games | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
You Can Call Them Rays
Rays of Light looks at the players acquired for Julio Lugo: I think we made out like bandits. Dodger Thoughts isn’t crazy about the deal: The message being sent by Colletti is twofold: 2006 isn’t a lost cause, and Guzman did not have a place in the Dodger lineups of the future. There are arguments […]
Posted by David Pinto at 8:21 pm | Trades | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Lucky Number
David Ortiz just hit his 36th home run of the season and 13th in July. If he can repeat that number the next two months, he’ll pass Maris for most home runs in a season for an American Leaguer.
Posted by David Pinto at 8:12 pm | Sluggers | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Luna-tic
Hector Luna makes an immediate contribution to the Indians, doubling and scoring a run in the second. Shoppach doubles in Peralta and Luna to give the Tribe a 3-2 lead in the top of the second.
Posted by David Pinto at 7:43 pm | Players | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Red Sox Don’t Trade
The Boston Red Sox officially did not make a move at the deadline.
Posted by David Pinto at 5:32 pm | Management | Permalink | 6 Comments
July 31, 2006
Called Upton
The Devil Rays called up B.J. Upton to take over at third base for Ty Wigginton.
Posted by David Pinto at 5:04 pm | Transactions | Permalink | 2 Comments
July 31, 2006
Soriano Staying Put
According to ESPNews, Alfonso Soriano is staying in Washington, and the Nationals are going to attempt to sign him to a long term deal. The idea that Washington would flip him for talent after his great first half made me like the original deal that brought him to the Nation’s Capital a lot more. Signing […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:35 pm | Trades | Permalink | 8 Comments
July 31, 2006
Dodgers Keep Busy
Julio Lugo goes to the Dodgers for two minor leaguers, according to ESPNews.
Posted by David Pinto at 4:23 pm | Trades | Permalink | 7 Comments
July 31, 2006
Kip Wells to the Rangers
No details yet, but the Rangers picked up Kip Wells. He pitched well his last three times out. Texas must take that as a sign he’s recovered from his earlier surgery.
Posted by David Pinto at 4:13 pm | Trades | Permalink | 2 Comments
July 31, 2006
Maddux Almost a Dodger
FoxSports is reporting Maddux likely going to the Dodgers. No other details are available as the deal needs to be approved by the commissioner. It’s a good place for Maddux, as he can use some time in a pitcher’s park. At this point, however, I don’t think he can really help a club. He looks […]
Posted by David Pinto at 4:05 pm | Trades | Permalink | 8 Comments
July 31, 2006
Wilson a Yankee
The Yankees dump Shawn Chacon on the Pirates for Craig Wilson, according to ESPNnews. Once again, I don’t understand what Pittsburgh is doing here. Wilson has some value. And although I had hope for Chacon, he’s at best inconsistent. What are the Pirates gaining from these trades?
Posted by David Pinto at 4:01 pm | Trades | Permalink | 14 Comments
July 31, 2006
Walker at Third
The San Diego Padres pick up Todd Walker from the Cubs: The San Diego Padres, having spent most of Sunday night talking with Houston about third baseman Morgan Ensberg, have acquired infielder Todd Walker from the Chicago Cubs for minor-league right-hander Jose Ceda, CBS SportsLine.com has learned. It is unclear whether a Walker deal means […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:53 pm | Trades | Permalink | 2 Comments
July 31, 2006
Mets Pull the Trigger
The Mets trade for two pitchers: The New York Mets have sent outfielder Xavier Nady to Pittsburgh for starting pitcher Oliver Perez and reliever Roberto Hernandez, CBS SportsLine has learned. If Rick Peterson can return Oliver Perez to his 2004 performance, this is a great deal. Nady gives the Pirates some power, but they need […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:26 pm | Trades | Permalink | 4 Comments
July 31, 2006
Rumor Mill
Jon Heyman has the latest, including this juicy tidbit: The Braves are shopping Andruw Jones around, hoping to land young pitching in return for the eight-time Gold Glove center fielder. Atlanta asked the White Sox for right-hander Brandon McCarthy but were rejected. They are still in talks with the Red Sox for a package that […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:23 pm | Trades | Permalink | 5 Comments
July 31, 2006
Remembering the Sweep
Tom Elia was there the last time the Cubs swept the Cardinals in Chicago. He makes this bold prediction: As for this season’s sweep of the Cards, I firmly believe that if the Cubs can win 65 of their last 58 games, they will finish up the season with 108 wins. I would bet against […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:18 pm | Division Races | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Costly Cab Ride
Duaner Sanchez is out for the season after getting injured in a taxi-cab accident: Sanchez, 26, apparently was injured while riding as a passenger in a taxicab that was involved in a car accident Sunday night after the Mets landed in Miami. He returned to New York to undergo surgery on Monday. The Mets already […]
Posted by David Pinto at 3:14 pm | Injuries | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Peter Gammons Doing Well
This is great news. A friend of mine bumped into Peter Gammons at a hospital today: He looks great. Lost some weight but otherwise, indistinguishable from his old self. After the e-mail, I gave the friend a call and he says Peter was walking on his own and they had a short conversation and Gammons […]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:59 pm | Illnesses | Permalink | 6 Comments
July 31, 2006
Chase at 32
Chase Utley extends his hit streak to 32 games with a single in the sixth. He’s then removed from the lineup to get some rest as the game is a blow out.
Posted by David Pinto at 2:52 pm | Hit Streaks | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
Half a Cycle
Miguel Cabrera continues an excellent season with a 2 for 2 day so far. His two-run homer in the first gave the Marlins an early 2-0 lead, and he’s also picked up a double. He’s not really a triples hitter, but we’ll see. Utley is 0-2 as the Phillies trail 5-1 in the top of […]
Posted by David Pinto at 2:07 pm | Games | Permalink | 1 Comment
July 31, 2006
Padres July
With the Padres finished for the month, Ducksnorts posts its monthly look at the team.
Posted by David Pinto at 11:29 am | Team Evaluation | Permalink | No Comments
July 31, 2006
New Red Pen
The Reds keep trying to keep their pen from running dry added veteran Rheal Cormier, sending the Phillies Justin Germano. Cormier’s kept the ball in the park this season, something that’s tough to do at GAB. Germano’s strength is his ability to keep his free passes low. This year, at least, he’s not striking out […]
Posted by David Pinto at 11:05 am | Trades | Permalink | 3 Comments