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Medlen tosses eight scoreless in latest gem

Kris Medlen was outstanding yet again in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Marlins in Miami, fanning six while allowing just five baserunners in eight scoreless frames.

Medlen was facing a hollowed-out Marlins lineup, but that doesn't change the fact that this sort of night has been routine for him since rejoining the Braves rotation on July 31. In 10 starts, Medlen has gone 8-0 with a 0.76 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 72/9 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings. Simply remarkable. The 5-foot-10 righty will get the Marlins again next week, this time at home.

Wed, Sep 19, 2012 10:17:00 PM

Teixeira (wrist) could join Yankees next week

Mark Teixeira (wrist) expects to play rehab games with Double-A Trenton next Wednesday and Thursday.

Source: Bryan Hoch on Twitter

May 24 - 5:11 PM

Rays sticking with Fernando Rodney at closer

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Friday that he's sticking with Fernando Rodney at closer.

In fact, Maddon said that there hasn't even been a discussion about a possible change. Rodney has a 5.40 ERA to go along with four blown saves and 17 walks in 18 1/3 innings this season, but he is going to get every chance to pitch out of his funk. Joel Peralta would be the likely alternative if he continues to falter.

Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

May 24 - 4:54 PM

Danny Espinosa has small fracture in wrist

Danny Espinosa has been playing with a small fracture in his right wrist for the past month.

It's actually a loose bone chip in his hand. The injury stems from when he was hit by a pitch from Paul Maholm on April 14 and certainly explains his struggles. Espinosa hopes to avoid a trip to the disabled list and possible surgery, but the Nationals plan to rest him for a few days. Steve Lombardozzi will fill in at second base for the time being.

Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter

May 24 - 4:35 PM

Middlebrooks (back) placed on disabled list

Red Sox placed 3B Will Middlebrooks on the 15-day disabled list with lower back spasms.

Middlebrooks suffered the injury Wednesday and aggravated it Thursday. The Red Sox initially said he was day-to-day, but evidently they've decided the best course of action was to sit him down for a couple weeks. Jose Iglesias has been promoted to fill his spot on the roster and will share time with Pedro Ciriaco at the hot corner.

May 24 - 3:43 PM

Hamstring injury sends Shane Victorino to DL

Red Sox placed OF Shane Victorino on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a left hamstring strain.

Victorino ran sprints prior to Thursday's game, but evidently he still hasn't made enough progress. Given that he's also had a back issue lately, it's probably best to let him rest for a couple weeks. Daniel Nava will handle right field while Victorino is out.

May 24 - 3:40 PM

Marshall (shoulder) lands on disabled list

Reds placed LHP Sean Marshall on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a sprained left shoulder.

It's the second time this season that the shoulder has sent him to the DL, though the Reds called it tendinitis the first time around. The club figures to take it slowly with Marshall this time, so he could be looking at an extended absence. Manny Parra (pectoral) has been activated and will take Marshall's spot in the bullpen.

May 24 - 3:01 PM

Santiago Casilla expected to undergo surgery

Giants general manager Brian Sabean said during a radio interview Thursday that he anticipates "there’s some form of surgery coming" for Santiago Casilla (knee).

Casilla has dealt with a cyst on his right knee since last season and it recently became enough of an issue that he was placed on the DL. He shouldn't need a major operation, but it's not clear how long he would be sidelined.

Source: San Jose Mercury News

May 24 - 2:58 PM

Danny Duffy to begin rehab assignment Sunday

Danny Duffy (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Sunday.

He'll throw 60 pitches for the Naturals. Making his way back from Tommy John surgery, Duffy will surely require the full 30 days on his rehab assignment. Assuming the results are there and his arm strength is back, he should be added to the Royals' rotation in late June. The left-hander is worth stashing on the DL if you have the roster space.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

May 24 - 11:43 AM

Miggy Cabrera runs homer streak to four games

Miguel Cabrera continued to torment major league pitching Thursday, going 2-for-3 with another homer in a comeback win against the Twins.

He also walked twice. Now on a four-game home run streak, Cabrera is 9-for-15 (.600) with five walks, a double, six homers, 13 RBI and nine runs during that stretch. He's first in the AL in batting average (.391), second in homers (14), and first in RBI (55), runs (39), slugging percentage (.701) and OPS (1.168). He's only eighth in walks (25) at the moment, but he'll be gifted plenty more of those as teams realize it's an awful idea to throw Cabrera a hittable pitch at the moment.

May 24 - 12:37 AM

Arencibia has HR, four RBI in win over O's

J.P. Arencibia went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Thursday's 12-6 win over the Orioles.

Arencibia delivered an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth, a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth and an RBI ground out in the eighth. While the 27-year-old backstop is only hitting .230 with a .244 on-base percentage, he has 11 home runs to go along with 24 RBI. He's on pace to set career-highs in both categories.

May 23 - 10:45 PM

Tommy Hanson 'could be weeks away'

Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register reports that Tommy Hanson "could be weeks away" from rejoining the Angels' rotation.

Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother, and he's now in extended spring training trying to regain his stamina. It sounds like Halos fans will have to deal with Joe Blanton for a while longer.

Source: Jeff Fletcher on Twitter

May 23 - 8:17 PM