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D'Backs highly unlikely to move Justin Upton

Diamondbacks general manager Kevin Towers said it's "highly unlikely" the team will trade Justin Upton following the three-team deal with the Reds and Indians.

Towers said that he will "always listen" to offers, but with Arizona's need for a shortstop met, Upton is expected to stay put. That would seem to enhance the chances that free agent Josh Hamilton re-signs with the Rangers, as the other impact players that Texas has targeted this winter have since agreed to offers with other teams.

Source: Steve Gilbert on Twitter

Tue, Dec 11, 2012 10:03:00 PM

Rangers place Kinsler on DL, call up Profar

Rangers placed 2B Ian Kinsler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 18, with an intercoastal strain.

Kinsler hasn't started the last two games with rib soreness and said he still felt discomfort during batting practice on Sunday. The Rangers aren't overly concerned about the injury, but top prospect Jurickson Profar will be called up to replace Kinsler on the active roster. Kinsler is batting .302/.369/.500 with seven home runs through his first 40 games this season.

May 19 - 4:43 PM

Ricky Nolasco punches out 11 D'Backs hitters

Ricky Nolasco whiffed 11 batters while holding the Diamondbacks to one run over eight frames in Sunday's 2-1 win.

Nolasco came out for the ninth trying to finish off a shutout but was pulled after giving up a leadoff double to Didi Gregorius. The bullpen let the inherited runner score but eventually closed it out in nail-biting fashion. Nolasco has gone through his typical ups and downs but ultimately has pitched pretty well for the Fish, posting a 3.96 ERA and 1.16 WHIP. He'll face the White Sox next weekend.

May 19 - 4:37 PM

Chapman blows the save as Reds lose in ninth

Aroldis Chapman blew his second straight save chance Sunday in the Reds' loss to the Phillies.

Chapman entered with the Reds leading 2-1 and then gave up back-to-back solo homers to Erik Kratz and Freddy Galvis. The hard-throwing lefty hasn't enjoyed the cleanest May but is obviously still the Cincinnati closer. He'll try to bounce back in the next opportunity that he gets.

May 19 - 4:36 PM

Grilli earns 17th save as Bucs blank Houston

Jason Grilli earned his 17th save of the season Sunday in the Pirates' 1-0 defeat of the Astros.

Grilli retired all three batters he faced, needing only 10 pitches. He's been probably the best closer in baseball through the first seven weeks of the 2013 season, boasting a 0.92 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and 31/4 K/BB ratio in 19 2/3 innings. He has not blown an opportunity.

May 19 - 4:10 PM

Justin Masterson whiffs 11, records win No. 7

Justin Masterson struck out a season-high 11 batters while tossing seven scoreless frames in Sunday's 6-0 win over the Mariners.

Masterson permitted just three singles, walked a pair and hit a batter. The brilliant outing comes on the heels of a shutout of the Yankees, and he has now won seven games on the year. The big right-hander is looking much more like the 2011 version and in fact has been even better to this point. He'll bring a 2.83 ERA and 1.13 WHIP into Boston next weekend.

May 19 - 4:02 PM

Carlos Ruiz leaves game with hamstring strain

Carlos Ruiz left Sunday's game against the Reds with a right hamstring strain.

Ruiz hurt himself while running the bases. There's no word yet on the severity of the injury, but a trip to the disabled list would seem to be a distinct possibility. Humberto Quintero would take Ruiz's spot on the roster if a move needs to be made.

Source: David Murphy on Twitter

May 19 - 2:30 PM

Bryce Harper (knee) not in lineup Sunday

Bryce Harper (knee) is not in the Nationals' lineup Sunday.

Harper is still feeling banged up from last week's collision with the wall, and his knee appears to be in the worse shape of his various aches and pains. He'll try to return to the lineup on Monday.

Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter

May 19 - 1:55 PM

Adam Dunn (back) returns to lineup Sunday

Adam Dunn (back) is back in the White Sox' lineup Sunday.

Dunn left Saturday's game with back spasms, but he's feeling a lot better a day later. The veteran is batting .421/.450/1.158 with four homers and 10 RBI over his last five games.

Source: Daryl Van Schouwen on Twitter

May 19 - 1:11 PM

LoMo to begin rehab assignment on Monday

Logan Morrison (knee) is slated to begin a rehab assignment with High-A Jupiter on Monday.

Morrison has been playing in extended spring training games lately and hasn't had any setbacks with his surgically-repaired knee. With his 20-day rehab clock started on Monday, he'll be activated no later than early June as long as he doesn't have a setback.

Source: Miami Herald

May 19 - 1:03 PM

Blue Jays vs. Yankees game postponed by rain

Sunday's game between the Blue Jays and Yankees has been postponed due to rain.

A makeup date has not been announced. The clubs will push back scheduled starters R.A. Dickey and CC Sabathia back a day.

Source: Gregor Chisholm on Twitter

May 19 - 12:41 PM

Andrew McCutchen (knee) scratched from lineup

Andrew McCutchen was scratched from the Pirates' lineup due to pain in his right knee.

It's not clear at this point how McCutchen suffered the injury or if it might cause him to miss additional games. The Pirates should offer an update on his status soon. Starling Marte will move over to center field to cover for McCutchen, while Travis Snider plays left and Garrett Jones right.

Source: Bill Brink on Twitter

May 19 - 11:50 AM