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Braves sign RHP Tim Corcoran to minors deal

Braves signed RHP Tim Corcoran to a minor league contract.

Corcoran hasn't appeared in the majors since 2007 and spent last season with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate. The 34-year-old right-hander is merely organizational depth.

Wed, Dec 19, 2012 11:07:00 AM

Weaver (elbow) to be activated next week?

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said it's possible Jered Weaver (elbow) could be activated after his appearance at extended spring training on Wednesday.

That would put him in line to rejoin the rotation early next week, which would be a little earlier than expected. Weaver is coming back from a fractured left (non-throwing) elbow and appears to be fully healed, so it's all about getting his stamina up at this point. The Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin speculates that he could replace Joe Blanton in the rotation.

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

May 21 - 7:36 PM

Tommy Hanson not expected back Saturday

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that Tommy Hanson would "most likely not" start on Saturday in Kansas City.

Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother. The Halos were hoping he'd be ready to rejoin the rotation on Saturday, but he needs to get some work in at extended spring training first. The right-hander seems like to return sometime next week.

Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter

May 21 - 7:30 PM

Utley (side) scratched from Tuesday's lineup

Chase Utley was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup after feeling discomfort in his right side during batting practice.

He'll be re-evaluated on Wednesday before the Phillies determine how much time he might miss. If it's an oblique issue that Utley is dealing with, obviously there's a good chance it could lead to a trip to the disabled list. Freddy Galvis is taking his spot at second base Tuesday.

Source: Jim Salisbury on Twitter

May 21 - 6:41 PM

Sox consider moving Ellsbury down in order

Red Sox manager John Farrell said he has considered moving Jacoby Ellsbury out of the leadoff spot.

Ellsbury is down to a .241/.303/.335 batting line after hitting just .179/.256/.218 so far in 18 games this month. Farrell wants to show confidence in his leadoff hitter, though, so he'll remain at the top of the order for. Shane Victorino is an option to replace Ellsbury at the top of the order if the center fielder doesn't pick it up.

Source: Rob Bradford on Twitter

May 21 - 6:35 PM

Indians place Swisher on paternity leave list

Indians placed 1B Nick Swisher on the paternity leave list.

Swisher's wife gave birth to a girl on Tuesday afternoon. He will be back within the next couple of days.

May 21 - 5:27 PM

Tepesch scratched Wednesday due to blister

Nick Tepesch has been scratched from his Wednesday start due to a blister on his right middle finger.

Ross Wolf will take the mound in his place. Tepesch should be fine by his next turn in the Rangers' rotation.

Source: Anthony Andro on Twitter

May 21 - 4:59 PM

Cubs activate Matt Garza from disabled list

Cubs activated RHP Matt Garza from the disabled list.

Garza will make his first start in 10 months for the Cubs on Tuesday night against the Pirates. He looked fairly sharp on his minor league rehab assignment and can be activated immediately in most fantasy leagues. Carlos Villanueva has been pushed into a bullpen role.

May 21 - 4:52 PM

Salvador Perez day-to-day due to bruised hip

Salvador Perez has been diagnosed with a deep right hip bruise and is considered day-to-day.

Perez suffered the injury Monday when he ran into a railing near the Astros' dugout while trying to track down a foul ball. He is not in the Royals' starting lineup on Tuesday night but should be fine in a few days.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

May 21 - 4:21 PM

Orioles activate Miguel Gonzalez from the DL

Orioles activated RHP Miguel Gonzalez from the 15-day disabled list.

Gonzalez will return to the Orioles' starting rotation on Tuesday against the Yankees after missing the past two-plus weeks with a blister on his right thumb. He's not a fantasy option outside deep AL-only leagues.

May 21 - 3:55 PM

Jose Molina (hamstring) sitting again Tuesday