Baseball Digest Daily

Most are minor, but here's what we have so far...

The Arizona Diamondbacks announced today that they have traded righthanded pitcher Kevin Jarvis to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player-to-be-named or cash considerations.

The Chicago Cubs today traded infielder Phil Nevin and cash considerations to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for a player to be named later.

The Houston Astros announced today that the club will recall right-handed pitcher Matt Albers and outfielder Charlton Jimerson from Triple A Round Rock. The effective date of the transaction is September 1, and both players will be in uniform for tomorrow night’s Astros game against the New York Mets.

The Minnesota Twins announced that they will recall righthanded pitcher Scott Baker and catcher Chris Heintz, and will select the contract of infielder Alexi Casilla prior to tomorrow night’s game at New York.

The San Diego Padres today recalled outfielder Terrmel Sledge from Triple-A Portland and optioned right-handed pitcher Mike Thompson to that same Portland club.

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Padres Make Two Moves for the Stretch Run

by Joe Hamrahi on Thu 31 Aug 2006 08:17 PM EDT

The San Diego Padres today acquired left-handed pitcher David Wells from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Executive Vice President/General Manager Kevin Towers made the announcement.

The Padres then signed right-handed pitcher Rudy Seanez for the remainder of the 2006 season.

Not bad moves since they are costing San Diego next to nothing.

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A's Recall Dan Johnson

by Joe Hamrahi on Thu 31 Aug 2006 12:00 PM EDT

The Oakland A’s today recalled first baseman Dan Johnson from Triple-A Sacramento and sent infielder D’Angelo Jimenez outright to Sacramento.

Johnson was on the A’s Opening Day roster and started 67 of the A’s 88 games at first base before the All-Star Break. He was batting .237 with seven home runs and 25 RBI in 72 games when he was optioned to Sacramento one day after the break on July 14. Johnson hit .314 with seven home runs and 44 RBI in 46 games with the River Cats and added 32 walks for a .426 on-base percentage. He batted .449 with six home runs and 26 RBI in 17 games in July but then hit .223 (23 for 103) with a home run and 18 RBI in 29 games in August.

Information courtesy of the Oakland A's

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"Short Stops" Around the League - August 30, 2006

by Joe Hamrahi on Thu 31 Aug 2006 12:44 AM EDT

The Cubs and Pirates combined for 40 hits as Pittsburgh sent Chicago to its 6th straight loss, 10-9. Ryan Theriot had 5 hits for the Cubs, and Jose Castillo had 4 for the Pirates
Chien-Ming Wang allowed just 3 hits over 7 2/3 innings to lead the Yankees to a 2-0 shutout of the Tigers in the first game of a day-night doubleheader in New York
In the nightcap, Craig Monroe launched a 3-run home run in the 9th inning to bring the Tigers back for a 5-3 win. Detroit pitchers held the Yankees to just 3 hits
Barry Zito won his 15th game of the season, and Jason Kendall and Mark Ellis collected 3 hits apiece as the Athletics sent the reeling Red Sox to their 6th straigh defeat, 7-2
Dave Roberts had 4 hits, and Mike Piazza had a pair of RBI singles as the Padres beat the Diamondbacks, 4-1
Shane Victorino had 3 hits, and Cole Hamels allowed just 4 hits and a run over 8 innings to lead Philadelphia to a 5-1 win over Washington
Travis Hafner hit 2 home runs, but it was Jhonny Peralta's walk-off shot in the 10th inning that gave Cleveland a 3-2 win over Toronto
Adam LaRoche hit 3 doubles and a triple while driving in 4 to help the Braves to their 4th consecutive win and a 5-3 victory over San Francisco
Kris Benson allowed 2 runs on 5 hits over 7 innings, and Miguel Tejada collected 4 hits as the Orioles tallied 3 runs in the 10th inning to edge the Rangers, 7-4
Roger Clemens, Dan Wheeler, and Brad Lidge combined on a 5-hit shutout of the Brewers, 1-0. Clemens allowed just 3 hits while striking out 9 through 7 innings of work
Jermaine Dye had 3 hits, and the White Sox rallied behind Tadahito Iguchi's two-run homer in the 8th inning as the White Sox beat the Devil Rays, 5-4. Delmon Young collected 2 hits and 2 RBI in his second major league game
Scott Rolen and Juan Encarnacion had 3 hits, and Albert Pujols hit his 39th homers as the Cardinals abruptly ended the Marlins 9 game winning streak, defeating Florida, 13-6
Michael Cuddyer had 3 hits including 2 home runs, but the Royals rallied to support a strong performance by Luke Hudson and defeat the Twins, 4-3
The Mets scored early and often to clobber the Rockies again, 11-3. Jose Valentin hit 2 home runs and David Wright added a grand slam as the Amazins won their 4th straight
Rafael Furcal had 3 hits, including a home run, and Greg Maddux had another strong outing for the Dodgers as Los Angeles sent Cincinnati to their 6th straight defeat, 7-3
Garret Anderson hit his 15th home run of the season, and Howard Kendrick drove in 2 to lead the Angels to a 5-3 win over Seattle

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Wednesday, August 30

Gordon Named Texas League Player of the Year

by Joe Hamrahi on Wed 30 Aug 2006 03:15 PM EDT

Royals 2005 first round draft pick Alex Gordon has been named the Texas League Player of the Year after his stellar season for the Double-A Wichita Wranglers. Gordon, who was also named to the postseason all-star team, has helped lead the Wranglers to the Texas League playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Information provided courtesy of the Kansas City Royals

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Rafael Soriano in Stable Condition

by Joe Hamrahi on Wed 30 Aug 2006 02:06 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners pitcher Rafael Soriano sustained a concussion Tuesday when he was hit behind the right ear by a line drive off the bat of the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero. He was taken to the hospital last night for observation.

According to the Mariners, team physician Dr. Edward Khalfayan checked on Mariners pitcher Rafael Soriano this morning at Harborview Medical Center. Soriano is in stable condition in an intensive care unit.

According to Dr. Khalfayan, Soriano had a follow-up CT scan early this morning. The scan showed "no worsening of his condition."

After speaking with Rafael, Khalfayan reports that he is improving.

Soriano will be examined by a neuro-surgeon later today, at which time more information should be available.

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"Short Stops" Around the League - August 29, 2006

by Joe Hamrahi on Wed 30 Aug 2006 01:21 AM EDT

Aramis Ramirez and Derrek Lee each had 3 hits, but it was Xavier Nady (3 hits and 2 runs) and the Pirates who scored 2 runs in the 11th inning to walk-off with a 7-6 win over Chicago

Ryan Howard hit his 48th home run to lead Philadelphia's to a 10-6 victory over Washington. Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman went 4-for-5 with a double, triple, and 3 RBI in a losing effort

C.C. Sabathia pitched a complete game 4-hitter to help the Indians beat the Blue Jays, 5-2

Fireworks went off in Atlanta tonight as the Braves clubbed the Giants, 13-8. Barry Bonds homered twice and Shea Hillenbrand had 4 hits and 3 RBI for the Giants. Andruw Jones hit 2 home runs and drove in 3 for the Braves

Kevin Millwood pitched a complete game, scattering 8 hits and the Rangers downed the Orioles, 9-4. Millwood allowed just 3 earned runs, walked none, and had 8 strikeouts

The new $73 million man, Roy Oswalt, allowed just 4 hits over 7 innings, and the Astros scored 7 times in the 7th inning (led by Jason Lane's pinch-hit grand slam) to rout the Brewers, 10-3

Jermaine Dye hit a 3-run homer and Joe Crede had 4 hits as the White Sox beat the Devil Rays, 12-9. Rookie Delmon Young made his debut going 2-for-3 with his first career home run

Scott Olsen allowed just 3 hits over 8 innings, and three Florida players had 3 hits apiece (Hanley Ramirez, Dan Uggla, and Wes Helms) as the Marlins won their 9th straight, a 9-1 victory over the Cardinals

Mark Redman shocked the Twins by throwing a 5 hit shutout for a 2-0 Kansas City win this evening

Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran both doubled and homered and Steve Trachsel won his 14th game of the year as the Mets defeated the Rockies, 10-5. Garrett Atkins went 4-for-5 with 3 RBI in defeat

Chris Young allowed just 3 hits while striking out 11 in 7 innings of work, and Mike Piazza and Geoff Blum supplied the offense (2 homers and 5 RBI combined) as the Padres stopped Arizona, 8-3

The Boston Red Sox, minus Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, lost their 5th straight to Kirk Saarloos and the Oakland A's tonight, 2-1

Chris Snelling hit 2 home runs and Jered Weaver took his first real beating (allowing 4 HRs!) as the Mariners knocked off the Angels, 6-4

Brandon Phillips and Adam Dunn each had 4 hits, but it was Ramon Martinez who proved to be the difference maker as his 16th inning walk-off homer sent the the Dodgers to a 6-5 win over the Reds

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Astros Sign Oswalt to 5-Year Extension!

by Joe Hamrahi on Wed 30 Aug 2006 12:29 AM EDT

The Houston Astros announced tonight that the club has signed right-handed pitcher Roy Oswalt to a five-year, $73-million contract extension through the 2011 season. There is an option for the 2012 season, and the contract includes a full no-trade provision. The announcement was made by General Manager Tim Purpura.

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