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Belt doubles, walks and scores in rare start

Making his first start in six games Sunday, Brandon Belt doubled, drew a walk, stole a base and scored the Giants' lone run in their loss to the Pirates.

Belt's walk led off the ninth against nasty Bucs closer Joel Hanrahan. Belt had the best day at the plate for any Giants hitter, but will almost certainly be sent back to the bench on Monday in favor of teacher's pet Aubrey Huff. Keep the faith if you've got an extra roster spot, but Belt doesn't appear to be a player who will be entrusted with a starting job any time soon.

Sun, Apr 15, 2012 07:28:00 PM

A-Rod (hip) fields grounders, hits in cage

Alex Rodriguez (hip) fielded grounders and took 25 swings in an indoor batting cage Monday at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.

Kicking off his third week of on-field activities following hip surgery, Rodriguez also ran from pole to pole near the warning track four times. "Not bad," said Rodriguez. It's not clear when he'll begin playing in games, but the Yankees hope to have him back around midseason.

Source: ESPN New York

May 20 - 5:42 PM

Ryan Howard receives cortisone shot in knee

Ryan Howard received a cortisone shot in his left knee on Sunday.

The Phillies said that a "change" was found in his meniscus, as well as inflammation. Howard is considered day-to-day for now, but he could require a stint on the disabled list if he doesn't see improvement following the cortisone shot.

Source: Todd Zolecki on Twitter

May 20 - 5:34 PM

Ruiz (hamstring) likely out around 3-4 weeks

Carlos Ruiz was diagnosed with a Grade 2 strain of his right hamstring and is expected to miss 3-4 weeks.

Tough break for Ruiz, who had a late start to the season following his 25-game suspension. The injury will likely leave him on the shelf until mid-to-late June. He'll be placed on the disabled list Tuesday to make room for Tyler Cloyd on the roster. Erik Kratz and Humberto Quintero will fill in behind the late for now.

Source: Ryan Lawrence on Twitter

May 20 - 5:26 PM

Dodgers activate LHP Ted Lilly from DL

Dodgers activated LHP Ted Lilly from the 15-day disabled list.

Lilly has been sidelined since April 29 with a strained right rib cage. The Dodgers have the option to skip the fifth spot in the rotation on Thursday, so it's not clear if the veteran southpaw will pitch as a starter or reliever initially.

May 20 - 4:55 PM

Rangers designate Derek Lowe for assignment

Rangers designated RHP Derek Lowe for assignment.

The move clears a spot for Monday's starter, Josh Lindblom. Lowe has struggled in a mop-up role this season, posting an ugly 9.00 ERA in 13 innings. The Rangers are paying him $1.25 million in 2013.

May 20 - 4:19 PM

Yan Gomes hits three-run walkoff to down M's

Yan Gomes slugged two home runs -- including a 10th-inning walkoff -- in Monday's 10-8 defeat of the Mariners.

Gomes hit a solo shot in the bottom of the second inning and then played the hero by cranking a three-run blast in the bottom of the 10th with the Indians trailing by two. Gomes finished with four RBI and now has nine RBI in 17 games this season to go along with a cool .951 OPS. He should start seeing a bit more regular playing time.

May 20 - 4:17 PM

Stephen Drew (back) returns lineup for BoSox

Stephen Drew (back) has returned to the starting lineup for the Red Sox on Monday.

Drew missed back-to-back games over the weekend due to back issue, but it was never a major concern. The 30-year-old is hitting .238/.336/.410 with three home runs, 18 RBI and a .746 OPS through 31 games this season.

Source: Tim Britton on Twitter

May 20 - 4:08 PM

Phils place Mike Adams on the disabled list

Phillies placed RHP Mike Adams on the 15-day disabled list with a right back strain.

Adams has been battling the injury for close to two weeks and the Phillies finally decided to shut him down for a bit. He's allowed to return before the end of May.

May 20 - 3:57 PM

BoSox activate closer Andrew Bailey from DL

Red Sox activated RHP Andrew Bailey from the 15-day disabled list.

Bailey missed three weeks with a right biceps injury. He will take back Boston's ninth-inning role and should be activated in fantasy leagues right out of the gate. The righty had a stellar 1.46 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 20/4 K/BB ratio in 12 1/3 innings before going down.

May 20 - 3:51 PM

Cueto activated, will start Monday vs. Mets

Reds activated RHP Johnny Cueto from the 15-day disabled list.

Cueto wound up missing a little over one month with a strained right lat and oblique soreness. He will return to the Reds' starting rotation on Monday against the Mets and can be activated immediately in fantasy leagues.

May 20 - 3:46 PM

Cozart (illness) sitting out again on Monday