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Hanley Ramirez seeks 'excess of $130 mil'

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, impending free agent shortstop Hanley Ramirez is seeking a contract in "excess of $130 million" from the Dodgers.

The Dodgers -- under their new ownership group and billion-dollar television contract -- aren't afraid to spend money. But Heyman's source says there is a "significant gap" between the two sides at this point. Ramirez, 30, is scheduled to become a free agent five days after the 2014 World Series. He's batting .313/.377/.570 with 25 homers and 13 stolen bases in 127 games since the beginning of the 2013 season.

Source: CBS Sports

Thu, May 15, 2014 03:20:00 PM

Villanueva (hamstring) out of SD lineup again

Christian Villanueva (hamstring) is out of the Padres' starting lineup again on Tuesday night.

Villanueva was scratched from Monday's lineup due to a sore hamstring and will take another day of rest. Cory Spangenberg is starting at third base and batting seventh Tuesday versus Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Chase Headley is at first base and batting fifth.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 24 - 5:42 PM

Padres' Eric Lauer called up for MLB debut

Padres purchased the contract of LHP Eric Lauer from Triple-A El Paso.

Lauer, the 25th overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft, will make his major league debut on Tuesday night in Colorado. He owns a promising 3.04 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, and 188 strikeouts in 171 2/3 professional innings, but streaming him at Coors Field wouldn't seem to be a very good idea.

Apr 24 - 5:39 PM

Vargas (hand) to make Mets debut Saturday

Jason Vargas (hand) is set to make his Mets debut on Saturday in San Diego.

As anticipated. Vargas suffered a fracture in his right (non-throwing) hand when he was struck by a comebacker during a Grapefruit League start back on March 16. He'll wind up missing just under a month of the regular-season schedule. The veteran left-hander doesn't miss many bats, but he might have some fantasy streaming appeal in the right matchups.

Source: Anthony DiComo on Twitter

Apr 24 - 5:13 PM

Rays @ O's postponed Tuesday due to rain

Tuesday's game between the Orioles and Rays has been postponed due to inclement weather in Baltimore.

Alex Cobb was scheduled to face off against Jake Faria at Camden Yards. The game will be made up with a doubleheader on May 12. Cobb and Faria figure to pitch Wednesday night, with the forecast looking more favorable.

Source: Marc Topkin on Twitter

Apr 24 - 4:55 PM

Arcia (ankle) remains out of lineup Tuesday

Orlando Arcia (ankle) remains out of the Brewers' starting lineup on Tuesday night.

Arcia sprained his right ankle on Friday and will take another day of rest. Eric Sogard is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Tuesday versus the Royals and right-hander Ian Kennedy.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 24 - 4:49 PM

Donaldson (shoulder) near rehab assignment

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said Tuesday that Josh Donaldson (shoulder) could get into some rehab games by the end of this week.

There is expected to be a more detailed plan announced Wednesday. Donaldson was placed on the disabled list April 13, retroactive to April 11, because of inflammation in his right (throwing) shoulder. Yangervis Solarte continues to fill in at the hot corner for Toronto.

Source: Ben Nicholson-Smith on Twitter

Apr 24 - 4:30 PM

Pham (groin) back in STL lineup on Tuesday

Tommy Pham (groin) is back in the Cardinals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Pham missed a couple of games with a tight groin. He is starting in center field and batting second Tuesday night against Mets right-hander Zack Wheeler.

Source: Rotoworld Daily Lineups

Apr 24 - 4:16 PM

Simmons (forearm) back in Tuesday's lineup

Andrelton Simmons (forearm) is back in the Angels' starting lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

Simmons sat out Monday's game after being hit on the right forearm with a pitch on Sunday, but fortunately it was nothing serious. He's hitting fifth against right-hander Charlie Morton.

Source: Los Angeles Angels on Twitter

Apr 24 - 3:59 PM

Trey Mancini (knee) in O's lineup Tuesday

Trey Mancini (knee) is in Tuesday's lineup against the Rays.

He's due to hit leadoff and play left field. This is tentative with bad weather expected, but it's a good sign for Mancini's knee. He has missed three straight starts, but was able to pinch hit Monday.

Source: Jon Meoli on Twitter

Apr 24 - 3:48 PM

Addison Russell in Cubs' lineup on Tuesday

Addison Russell is in Tuesday's lineup against the Indians.

Russell had to briefly be hospitalized after having an allergic reaction to the postgame spread in the clubhouse on Sunday, but fortunately he's feeling a lot better now. He's hitting seventh against right-hander Josh Tomlin on Tuesday.

Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter

Apr 24 - 3:43 PM

Kris Bryant held out of Tuesday's lineup

Kris Bryant is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Indians.

Bryant is said to be doing fine after being hit in the head by a pitch on Sunday, but the Cubs want to give him another day of rest. Consider him day-to-day. Tommy La Stella will start at third base.

Source: Carrie Muskat on Twitter

Apr 24 - 3:40 PM