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BoSox finalize one-year deal with Mike Napoli

Red Sox signed 1B/C Mike Napoli to a one-year, $5 million contract.

Nearly two months later, it's finally official. Napoli originally agreed to a three-year, $39 million contract with the Red Sox, but he had to settle for a reduced deal after a pre-signing physical reportedly revealed an issue with one of his hips. The 31-year-old will serve as Boston's primary first baseman in 2013 after batting .227/.343/.469 with 24 homers and an .812 in 108 games last season. He should continue to carry significant fantasy value due to his eligibility at catcher.

Jan 22 - 2:38 PM

Belt collects 4 hits, 4 runs and a homer

Brandon Belt went 4-for-5 with his sixth home run of the season and four runs scored in Monday's 8-0 blowout of the Nationals.

Belt has reached base safely in 10 of his last 11 starts. Belt suffered through a forgettable April, batting .235/.287/.353, but his playing time and production have both spiked in May. Belt cut down his strikeouts and increased his rate of walks and his numbers reflect an improved approach at the plate. In May, he's slashing .250/.357/.521 with three homers over 48 at-bats.

May 21 - 1:51 AM

Ryan Vogelsong suffers fractured right hand

Ryan Vogelsong was diagnosed with a fractured right hand.

Brutal news for Vogelsong, who tossed five scoreless frames Monday against the Nationals before he was hit in the hand with a pitch while swinging the bat. Vogelsong's wife, Nicole, wrote on Twitter that he has a dislocated joint in the pinky finger of his throwing hand and it's broken above and below his finger. He'll have surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss around six weeks. The Giants don't have an obvious alternative in the minors, so Chad Gaudin is the likely replacement in the starting rotation.

Source: Susan Slusser on Twitter

May 21 - 12:48 AM

Patrick Corbin pitches three-hitter in Coors

Patrick Corbin moved to 7-0 by pitching a three-hitter and striking out 10 as the Diamondbacks topped the Rockies 5-1 on Monday.

Corbin's April could have been written off as something of a fluke after he went 3-0 with a 1.91 ERA. However, he's now 4-0 with a 0.92 ERA in May. It's a pretty amazing transformation for a guy who went 6-8 with a 4.54 ERA and 14 homers allowed in 107 innings last year.

May 21 - 12:03 AM

Shane Victorino (hamstring) day-to-day

Shane Victorino (hamstring) is considered day-to-day.

Victorino left Monday's game against the White Sox with left hamstring tightness. It sounds like the move was mostly precautionary, but Red Sox manager John Farrell did say the club would be cautious with the outfielder. Expect him to miss at least a couple games.

Source: Pete Abraham on Twitter

May 20 - 11:18 PM

Redmond: Marlins to use 'everybody' at closer

Marlins manager Mike Redmond said he plans to use "everybody" at closer.

Michael Dunn saved Sunday's game and Chad Qualls was warming up during a save chance Monday before the Marlins extended their lead. Former full-time closer Steve Cishek holds a 4.91 ERA and 1.42 WHIP on the year and has struggled against left-handed batters. "We’re going to use Cishek. We’ll use Qualls. We haven’t had that many save opportunities. We need those guys to pitch. We need Cishek to go down there and log some innings. He’s still going to close games. Qualls might close some games. Dunn might close some games. We need these guys to pitch we need them to stay sharp. They’re all going to contribute."

Source: Palm Beach Post

May 20 - 11:01 PM

Salvador Perez leaves game with hip injury

Salvador Perez left Monday's game with a right hip injury.

Perez suffered the injury when he bumped into post at the Astros' dugout while chasing a foul popup. There's no word on the severity of the ailment, but the Royals should provide an update after the game. George Kottaras took Perez's spot behind the plate.

Source: Bob Dutton on Twitter

May 20 - 10:13 PM

Westbrook (elbow) to throw off mound Tuesday

Jake Westbrook (elbow) plans to resume throwing from a mound on Tuesday.

It comes after he made 25 flat-ground throws from 60 feet on Sunday and 50 throws from 90 feet on Monday. Westbrook seems likely to need a rehab start or two before returning, but there's no word on when that might take place. He'll likely be back in early June if he can avoid a setback.

Source: Jenifer Langosch on Twitter

May 20 - 10:06 PM

Corey Hart runs, takes batting practice Mon.

Corey Hart (knee) ran on the field and took full batting practice on Monday.

It's the first time he's done so since undergoing knee surgery. Hart admitted that the running was "awkward," but he could be ready for a rehab assignment in about a week. The assignment is expected to take a while, so it will likely be well into June before Hart is activated.

Source: Brewers.mlb.com

May 20 - 9:52 PM

Detwiler (back) hopeful of making next start

Ross Detwiler reported improvement with his back Monday and hopes to be ready to make his next start.

Detwiler is hoping he'll be ready to play catch on Monday before throwing from a mound later in the week. With an off day on Thursday, the Nationals can delay Detwiler's next turn a few days. Zach Duke is making a spot start in his place on Monday.

Source: Amanda Comack on Twitter

May 20 - 8:56 PM

Eric O'Flaherty to have Tommy John surgery

Eric O'Flaherty will undergo Tommy John surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn left ulnar collateral ligament.

It was inevitable after an MRI over the weekend revealed the bad news. In addition to obviously missing the rest of this season, O'Flaherty will likely be sidelined for the first couple months of the 2014 campaign, as well.

Source: David O'Brien on Twitter

May 20 - 8:53 PM

Werth (hamstring) could be out two more weeks

Jayson Werth (hamstring) will not be ready for activation from the disabled list on Friday and could be sidelined for as much as two more weeks.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he received an "alarming" report on Werth Monday, which obviously doesn't sound good. The outfielder experienced a setback with his hamstring during a rehab game last week and has yet to return to game action. He was slated to see a specialist over the weekend and evidently didn't receive good news. Roger Bernadina and Tyler Moore will continue to be the primary fill-ins for Werth.

Source: Amanda Comack on Twitter

May 20 - 8:38 PM