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Chris Davis back in Orioles' lineup Friday

Chris Davis is back in the Orioles' lineup Friday.

Davis missed three straight starts with the flu but pinch-hit in Thursday's game and is now ready to roll. The first baseman sport a disappointing .198/.310/.390 batting line with 17 homers and 51 RBI this season.

Source: Roch Kubatko on Twitter

Fri, Aug 1, 2014 03:28:00 PM

Yasmany Tomas to have core muscle surgery

Yasmany Tomas will undergo season-ending core muscle surgery on Tuesday.

Tomas first went on the disabled list back in early June and encountered multiple setbacks along the way. It amounts to a lost season for the 26-year-old, as he hit only .241/.294/.464 with eight homers while being limited to 47 games. The Diamondbacks tried to trade Tomas last winter and it wouldn't be a surprise if they try again this winter, although the market for him might not be there.

Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter

Aug 21 - 5:50 PM

David Price (elbow) resumes throwing Monday

David Price (elbow) played catch from 60 feet on Monday.

Price was shut down for a while due to ongoing stiffness in his left elbow but is apparently experiencing improvement. He's hoping to feel well enough to play catch again on Tuesday and would progress his throwing program from there. The Red Sox remain hopeful that he'll rejoin their rotation this season, but there are no guarantees.

Source: Tim Britton on Twitter

Aug 21 - 5:37 PM

Elbow surgery a possibility for Steven Matz

Marc Carig of Newsday reports that Steven Matz has been pitching through pain all season due to a nerve issue in his left elbow and could require surgery.

Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reported previously that Matz might be dealing with an arthritic left elbow, while Carig hears it's a issue similar to the one Jacob deGrom dealt with last season. Matz was given an injection Monday and the hope is that he'll return to pitch this year, but it sounds like surgery is on the table if the shot doesn't help. The left-hander has had a long history of elbow problems and has posted an ugly 6.07 ERA over 13 starts this season.

Source: Marc Carig on Twitter

Aug 21 - 5:25 PM

Bellinger (ankle) out through at least Tues.

Cody Bellinger (ankle) won't return to the Dodgers' lineup until at least Wednesday.

Bellinger's right ankle is still swollen after he sprained it Saturday, and he'll miss at least three games. The rookie will be re-evaluated Wednesday to see if he's ready to go then or needs more time. The Dodgers can obviously afford to proceed cautiously here given their 20-game lead in the National League West.

Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

Aug 21 - 5:04 PM

Felix Hernandez (shoulder) to resume throwing

Felix Hernandez (shoulder) will resume a throwing program within the next two days.

Hernandez to this point has been limited to strengthening exercises over the last three weeks after being diagnosed with more bursitis in his right shoulder, but he's ready to start throwing again now. The veteran right-hander will surely need at least one rehab start before returning, so he's likely still at least a couple weeks away.

Source: Ryan Divish on Twitter

Aug 21 - 4:25 PM

James Paxton (pectoral) to play catch Wed.

James Paxton (pectoral) will play catch Wednesday.

He had been hoping to play catch this past weekend, but it sounds like he's a tad behind schedule. Paxton -- who strained his left pectoral in a start 11 days ago -- will need to progress from playing catch to bullpen sessions to facing hitters and then maybe go out on a short rehab assignment before rejoining the Mariners' rotation. In other words, it will be a little while, but Wednesday is a nice step.

Source: Shannon Dryer on Twitter

Aug 21 - 4:20 PM

Clayton Kershaw to make minor league start

The Dodgers are planning on having Clayton Kershaw (back) make a rehab start on Saturday at Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Kershaw used all of his pitches in today's simulated game, indicating that he could be ready to start in the majors this weekend. The Dodgers, though, have no reason to take any chances with him, and pitching him in a minor league game in which he won't have to hit and might not be as tempted to try any challenging plays on defense seems like the smart play. He'll throw 60 pitches Saturday and then perhaps start for the Dodgers on September 1.

Source: Andy McCullough on Twitter

Aug 21 - 3:55 PM

Josh Bell powers Pirates to victory on Sunday

Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a homer and four RBI on Sunday, powering the Pirates to a 6-3 victory over the Cardinals.

Bell clubbed a two-run homer off of Mike Leake in the first inning then tacked on a two-run single during a three-run uprising in the third. With the two-hit attack, Bell is hitting .261/.340/.493 with 21 homers and 72 RBI in what has been a breakout season offensively.

Aug 20 - 10:09 PM

Gio Gonzalez fans eight in win over Padres

Gio Gonzalez was dominant in Sunday's victory over the Padres, racking up eight strikeouts while allowing just one unearned run over 6 2/3 innings.

Gonzalez scattered five hits and a walk on the day. The 31-year-old southpaw has been outstanding this season, and has now logged quality starts in 14 of his last 15 outings. He's now 12-5 on the year with a sparkling 2.39 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 150/62 K/BB ratio in 162 innings. He'll look to keep on rolling when he takes on the Mets at home on Saturday.

Aug 20 - 8:12 PM

Jesus Aguilar hits two homers to lead Brewers

Jesus Aguilar clobbered a pair of home runs on Sunday, powering the Brewers to a 8-4 victory over the Rockies in Colorado.

Aguilar got the Brewers on the board with a solo shot off of Rockies' starter Kyle Freeland in the first inning. He then tagged Tyler Chatwood for a two-run shot in the seventh inning, increasing the Brewers' lead to 5-1. He finished the day 2-for-4 plus a walk and scored three times. Aguilar is hitting .270/.338/.524 with 14 homers and 44 RBI on the season.

Aug 20 - 7:18 PM

Twins place Miguel Sano (shin) on 10-day DL

Twins placed 3B Miguel Sano on the 10-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his left shin.

Sano left Saturday's game with the issue and sat out Sunday as well. While the Twins' offense exploded without him in the lineup on Sunday, to lose Sano for any considerable length of time would be a major blow to their postseason aspirations. A corresponding roster move will be announced prior to Monday's doubleheader.

Aug 20 - 6:28 PM