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(CWS - 1B)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Associated Press reports Chicago White Sox 1B Paul Konerko hit a home run Monday, Oct. 6, as his team lost to the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
      (KFFL)
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(LAD - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Clayton Kershaw could be asked to start Game 4 of the NLCS.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • LHP Clayton Kershaw isn't a candidate for a potential Game 4 start, manager Joe Torre said.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(CWS - SS)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Bob Nightengale, of USA Today, reports Chicago White Sox SS Orlando Cabrera, who will become a free agent after the 2008 season, is unlikely to return to the team in 2009.
      (KFFL)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • SS Orlando Cabrera was given a chance to square off against Rays RHP Grant Balfour on Friday after the two had a war of words in Game 1. As it stands through Round 2, Balfour remained in control of their matchup. It was during Thursday's game that Balfour fanned Juan Uribe and ticked off Cabrera with his antics after the strikeout. Cabrera came up after that, and during his at-bat, he kicked dirt in Balfour's direction -- "to challenge him." Balfour fanned Cabrera, then clearly yelled in his direction and made gestures pointing Cabrera back to the dugout. On Friday, Balfour was brought in to face Cabrera with Uribe at second and one out, and Cabrera grounded out. In his first at-bat, Cabrera was hit by Scott Kazmir, so it would seem to not be over just yet.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Fri, Oct 3
    • Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins could look to acquire Chicago White Sox SS Orlando Cabrera in the offseason.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • SS Orlando Cabrera got into a shouting match with Rays RHP Grant Balfour during a seventh-inning at-bat with the bases loaded. Balfour ultimately fanned Cabrera to end the inning.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(LAA - OF)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Hunter drove in two runs in the eighth inning to pull the the Angels into a tie, but his team couldn't hold on and fell 3-2 at Boston on Monday. The Red Sox advanced to an AL championshipe series matchup against Tampa Bay.
      Advice: Hunter batted .278 with 21 homers and 78 RBIs during the regular season - his first with Los Angeles after spending the last 11 years with Minnesota. He went 7-for-18 (.389) with five RBIs in the postseason.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter was 5-for-11 with runners in scoring position during the American League Division Series, according to The Associated Press. The rest of the Angels had three hits combined.
      (KFFL)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • CF Torii Hunter hyperextended his left knee when he jumped high in the air out of frustration over the call on a close play at first base in the third inning. Hunter stayed in the game but committed his first error as an Angel, misplaying Mark Kotsay's drive in the eighth inning. Hunter committed no errors in 137 games during the regular season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim OF Torii Hunter (ankle) injured his right ankle Friday, Oct. 3, during Game 2 of the ALDS against the Boston Red Sox, according to The Associated Press. During the bottom of the third inning, Hunter was called out by umpire Kerwin Danley on a ground ball, then leaped into the air in frustration and landed awkwardly. He remained in the game.
      (KFFL)
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(Bos - C)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • C Jason Varitek played in his 23rd Division Series game and climbed into second place all-time in Division series appearances by a catcher behind only Jorge Posada (39 games). The Sox captain scored one of Boston's three runs on the night and also pulled off a pivotal defensive play when he sniffed out an Angels suicide-squeeze attempt in the top of the ninth. "We're well aware (of the squeeze play)," said Varitek. "They've done it to us multiple times since I've been here. They did it earlier this year, and we discussed it before Manny (Delcarmen) made any pitches."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(CWS - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Joe Cowley, of the Chicago Sun-Times, reports Chicago White Sox SP Javier Vazquez said he would like to return to the team next season, despite his struggles this season. Vazquez went 0-4 with a 13.22 ERA in his last four starts.
      (KFFL)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • Jason Beck, of MLB.com, reports Chicago White Sox SP Javier Vazquez will be available in relief for the remainder of the ALDS, according to manager Ozzie Guillen.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • RHP Javier Vazquez is now 0-4 with a 13.22 ERA over his last four starts, so manager Ozzie Guillen was asked if he would now skip Vazquez and possibly go with rookie Clayton Richard if the series was to go the distance. Richard pitched 3 1/3 scoreless innings Thursday, plus he is a left-hander, which gives the Rays trouble. "I don't know," Guillen said of the possibility. "We've got to sit down and talk about it. I don't want to lose faith in Javy, but it's something that it's on our mind. If we get to a Game 5, I might start with (Mark) Buehrle, I don't know yet."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(ChC - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • RHP Kerry Wood is eligible for free agency. The Cubs probably won't go much past a year and an option for Wood, whose health is always a risk.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(Min - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Philip Humber is out of minor league options.
      (KFFL)
  • Fri, Oct 3
    • RHP Philip Humber is limbo this winter. He is out of options, and the Twins have no openings available for starting pitchers.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(StL - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Cardinals.MLB.com's Matthew Leach reports St. Louis Cardinals SP Braden Looper looks unlikely to re-sign with the team after the Cardinals re-signed SP Kyle Lohse. General manager John Mozeliak said the team is likely to add a No. 5 starter type if they add another pitcher.
      (KFFL)
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(Mil - 1B)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • 1B Prince Fielder is due for a huge raise in his first year of arbitration after hitting 114 home runs with 312 RBI in his first three seasons in the majors. His contract could jump to as much as $8 million.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • 1B Prince Fielder delivered a first-inning sacrifice fly in Game 3 but is still hitless in the NLDS, going 0-for-10 with five strikeouts.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Fri, Oct 3
    • The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Tom Haudricourt reports Milwaukee Brewers 1B Prince Fielder isn't happy with his 0-for-7 performance in the playoffs. "Right now I'm just kind of garbage but hopefully I can make it up," Fielder said.
      (KFFL)
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(CWS - SP,RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • RHP Gavin Floyd picked a bad time to have his worst start in months, lasting only three-plus innings, allowing four runs and getting behind hitters all night long. "I was expecting to go out there and give us as many innings as possible," Floyd said. "It's disappointing. Whatever happened with me, it wasn't enough. I wasn't sharp today."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • WhiteSox.MLB.com's Jason Beck reports Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd went 10-3 with a 3.55 ERA at home this year.
      (KFFL)
  • Sun, Oct 5
    • Updating a previous item, The Associated Press' Rick Gano reports Chicago White Sox SP Gavin Floyd will start Game 4 of the ALDS Monday night, Oct. 6.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • RHP Gavin Floyd was to be available out of the bullpen the first two games, and he would then pitch in Game 4 if it gets to that point. The Rays are hitting .267 against right-handers this season with 130 home runs. Against southpaws, Tampa Bay has a .246 average with 50 home runs. Hence LHPs Mark Buehrle and John Danks are scheduled to start Games 2 and 3.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(TB - 2B,OF)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Upton homered twice in a 6-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday that clinched the Rays' first-round AL playoff series.
      Advice: Upton, who hit .273 with nine homers and 67 RBIs during the regular season, has gone 5-for-18 (.278) with a triple, three homers and four RBIs in the playoffs. He has also scored five times.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • CF B.J. Upton is the fourth player this postseason to hit two homers in a game, joining the Angels' Mike Napoli, the Phillies' Pat Burrell and teammate Evan Longoria.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Oct 5
    • The Associated Press' Rick Gano reports Tampa Bay Rays OF B.J. Upton hit a two-run homer Sunday, Oct. 5, in Game 3 of the ALDS.
      (KFFL)
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(Bos - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Lester held the Angels to four hits in seven shutout innings in Game 4 of the ALDS on Monday, but but lost his chance at a second victory in the series when Los Angeles scored twice in the eighth to tie it 2-all. The Red Sox won 3-2 to advance to the ALCS.
      Advice: Lester figures to start Game 2 of the ALCS at Tampa Bay on Saturday. He's been outstanding so far in the playoffs, allowing one unearned run in 14 innings.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • Ian Browne, of MLB.com, reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester could receive the start in Game 2 of the ALCS on regular rest. However, if Lester were to start Game 3 of the series, he would also be available to pitch in a potential Game 7.
      (KFFL)
    • LHP Jon Lester didn't allow an earned in 14 innings of Division Series play this season, the most ever innings for a pitcher with a 0.00 ERA during any one Division Series. Pedro Martinez had previously held the mark after allowing no earned runs in 10 innings with the Sox during the 1999 Division Series against Cleveland. Lester is up to 224 1/3 innings for the season, but the Sox indicated that Lester won't face any innings limits during the playoffs. "We're not going to hold him back," manager Terry Francona said. "There's plenty of time in the winter to figure out how you want to handle a pitching staff for next year. This kid is one of the best pitchers in the league right now."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • The Associated Press reports Boston Red Sox SP Jon Lester will start Monday, Oct. 6, in Game 4 of the ALDS.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • Starting in place of the injured Josh Beckett, Lester was outstanding Wednesday in Game 1 of the division series against the Los Angeles Angels, allowing one unearned run in seven innings of Boston's 4-1 victory.
      Advice: The Red Sox's most consistent pitcher during the regular season, Lester continued his emergence in the playoffs, striking out seven and walking one. He's slated to start Game 4 of the series back at Fenway Park, where he went 11-1 with a 2.49 ERA - and a no-hitter - this season.
      (STATS, Inc.)
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(ChC - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Associated Press reports Chicago Cubs RP Carlos Marmol (head) suffered minor injuries after being involved in a car accident in the Dominican Republic Tuesday, Oct. 7. Marmol said the airbag deployed and he suffered a cut and some inflammation on his forehead. He received seven stitches in his forehead but is otherwise healthy, according to team representative Jose Serra.
      (KFFL)
    • Marmol suffered minor injuries in a car accident early Tuesday in the Dominican Republic. A Cubs representative in the Dominican Republic, Jose Serra, said the Cubs reliever received seven stitches in his forehead but is otherwise healthy.
      Advice: A truck hit a car carrying Marmol, a cousin and a friend in his hometown of Bonao near 2 a.m. The All-Star right-hander had just arrived in the Caribbean nation after the Cubs were swept by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the playoffs. Marmol said in an e-mail to The Associated Press that the air bag deployed and he only suffered a cut and an "inflammation" of his forehead. Marmol pitched in 82 games this season, going 2-4 with a 2.68 ERA.
      (STATS, Inc.)
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(SD - SP,RP) NA
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres SP Shawn Estes cleared outright waivers and chose to become a free agent.
      (KFFL)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • Estes cleared outright waivers and chose to become a free agent.
      Advice: The 35-year-old Estes, who didn't pitch in the majors in 2007 while rehabbing from reconstructive elbow surgery, began the season at Triple-A Portland before his contract was purchased by the Padres on May 8. He was 2-3 with a 4.74 ERA in nine appearances, including eight starts. Estes was sidelined for more than two months with a broken left thumb.
      (STATS, Inc.)
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  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Associated Press reports San Diego Padres C Luke Carlin was outrighted to Triple-A Portland.
      (KFFL)
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(LAD - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Chris Ruddick, of The Sports Network, reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe could be asked to start Game 4 of the NLCS on short rest.
      (KFFL)
  • Sun, Oct 5
    • MLB.com's Tom Singer reports Los Angeles Dodgers SP Derek Lowe will start Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday night, Oct. 9.
      (KFFL)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre has refused to name a starter for Game 4 of the NLDS Sunday, Oct. 5, against the Chicago Cubs, according to The Associated Press. "We don't know if there is a Sunday," he said. However, Torre mentioned before the playoffs began that SP Derek Lowe had been approached about pitching a fourth game in the first round and agreed.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • RHP Derek Lowe, who won the NL Divison Series opener, is a candidate to make the Game 4 start. He would be working on three days' rest.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Lowe allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings, getting the victory as the Dodgers beat the Cubs 7-2 in the opener of their NL division series on Wednesday.
      Advice: The Dodgers have to like their chances with Lowe, who went 6-1 in his final 10 starts of the regular season and has a 3.31 career ERA in 73 1-3 postseason innings.
      (STATS, Inc.)
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(Col - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports Colorado Rockies RP Manny Corpas is expected to return to the team in 2009.
      (KFFL)
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(Bal - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Orioles RP Jamie Walker (elbow) will not need surgery on his left elbow, according to Phil Tannenbaum, Walker's agent. Walker spent the past two days in Birmingham, Ala., getting examined by noted orthopedist Dr. James Andrews. "He had his second appointment with Dr. Andrews today and Dr. Andrews gave him a clean bill of health," Tannenbaum said. "He prescribed a little bit of rest and some exercises and Jamie Walker should be ready to go for spring training. We're very pleased with the diagnosis."
      (KFFL)
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(ChC - SP,RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • RHP Ryan Dempster can be a free agent, but the Cubs want to re-sign him. However, they want to see how many years closer Kerry Wood wants before they try to work a deal with Dempster.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sun, Oct 5
    • RHP Ryan Dempster was available to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 3, and RHP Carlos Zambrano would have been ready for relief duty in Game 4. Dempster, a former closer, said he was all for the idea. "I'll do whatever they want me to do to win a game," he said. "If they want me to throw five (innings), I'll throw five. If you need me to face one hitter, I'll face one hitter. It's all about trying to win a game. It's about this game on Saturday, and that's it."
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • Chicago Cubs SP Ryan Dempster will be available to pitch out of the bullpen Saturday, Oct. 4, for Game 3 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to The Associated Press. If the series goes to a fourth game, Dempster would also be available in relief for that contest as well.
      (KFFL)
  • Thu, Oct 2
    • Dempster, the man who turned heads by forecasting the Cubs would win the World Series, went wild and failed to make it out of the fifth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Chicago 7-2 Wednesday in their NL playoff opener.
      Advice: Dominant at Wrigley Field during the regular season, Dempster tied a career-high with seven walks and gave up a grand slam to James Loney. "I know they earned it with the grand slam, but I sure put myself in a tough situation," he said. "I've just got to put myself in a better situation."
      (STATS, Inc.)
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(Mil - 2B)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Weeks had surgery Monday to repair a cartilage tear in his left knee and is expected to be ready for spring training.
      Advice: Weeks had part of the damaged meniscus removed by team physician Dr. William Raasch. Weeks will begin rehabilitation at home this week. A first-round draft pick by Milwaukee in 2003, Weeks hit .234 with 14 homers and 46 RBIs in 129 games in his fifth season. Weeks slumped and spent most of September in a reserve role to veteran Ray Durham.
      (STATS, Inc.)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • The Sports Network reports Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (knee) underwent a debridement of the meniscus in his left knee Monday, Oct. 6. He is expected to be ready for spring training.
      (KFFL)
  • Sun, Oct 5
    • Weeks tore cartilage in his left knee and was replaced on the postseason roster Sunday with top prospect Alcides Escobar.
      Advice: Assistant general manager Gord Ash said an MRI on Weeks showed a meniscus tear. Weeks would be eligible to return for the World Series if he can play through the injury. He will need surgery to correct the problem, which has not been scheduled.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • Milwaukee Brewers 2B Rickie Weeks (knee) left Game 3 of the National League Division Series Saturday, Oct. 4, after the third inning, due to a sprained left knee, according to The Associated Press. He appeared to injure the knee in the bottom of the second inning, while running out a ground ball to third base. Weeks left the field limping, but remained in the game to play defense in the third inning. He was replaced in the game by IF Craig Counsell.
      (KFFL)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • 2B Rickie Weeks left the game with a sprained left knee. Weeks suffered the injury trying to beat out a grounder in the second inning and played one more inning before being replaced by Craig Counsell.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
    • Weeks left Saturday night's NL division series game against the Phillies after the third inning with a sprained left knee.
      Advice: Weeks appeared to jam his knee while batting in the second inning, when he was narrowly cut down at first after a hard-hit grounder to third. He left the field limping, but came out to play defense in the top of the third. He didn't bat in the bottom half, and was replaced by Craig Counsell when the Brewers took the field for the fourth inning. Weeks is 0-for-4 thus far in the series against Philadelphia.
      (STATS, Inc.)
    • 2B Rickie Weeks underwent surgery Oct. 6 to remove torn cartilage in his left knee. Weeks injured the knee Saturday night in Game 3 of the NLDS against Philadelphia trying to beat out an infield hit. Weeks was scheduled to begin physical therapy within a few days and was expected to be full-go for spring training.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
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(TB - OF)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The USA Today's Seth Livingstone reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Rocco Baldelli (fatigue) spoke Monday night, Oct. 6, about the illness that has caused him to fatigue since the middle of the 2007 season. "Everyone thinks I've got chronic fatigue syndrome," said Baldelli. "I've probably heard that 1,000 times. But they have no idea what I'm dealing with. It's literally muscle fatigue where I cramp up. My muscles stop working." Baldelli says he feels as strong now as ever, but he can't maintain his strength for extended periods.
      (KFFL)
  • Sat, Oct 4
    • OF/DH Rocco Baldelli singled in a run and scored from first later in the eighth inning, putting a highlight on his remarkable return from a rare muscle-fatigue condition that threatened his career earlier this season.
      (Yahoo! Sports)
  • Fri, Oct 3
    • Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays OF Rocco Baldelli will start in right field and bat sixth in the lineup in Game 2 of the ALDS Friday, Oct. 3.
      (KFFL)
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(LAA - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • The Los Angeles Times' Mike DiGiovanna reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez said the Angels are his first choice when he hits free agency.
      (KFFL)
  • Mon, Oct 6
    • The Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo reports New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya might be concerned with Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez's declining velocity and may steer away from him in free agency.
      (KFFL)
  • Fri, Oct 3
    • SI.com's Jon Heyman reports the Cleveland Indians are interested in Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim CL Francisco Rodriguez.
      (KFFL)
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(Col - RP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • Troy E. Renck, of The Denver Post, reports the Colorado Rockies declined the $2.5 million option on RP Matt Herges Tuesday, Oct. 7. The team has exercised a $250,000 buyout, according to a representative from the Beverly Hills Sports Council. Herges can still re-sign with the team as a free agent.
      (KFFL)
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(Tor - SP)
  • Tue, Oct 7Recent News
    • BlueJays.MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports Toronto Blue Jays SP Jesse Litsch gained velocity late in the year because he began using a four-seam fastball. Earlier in the season, Litsch relied mostly on a cut fastball and the two-seam sinker, but he overhauled his approach during his brief stop at Triple-A Syracuse in early August. Litsch tends to average between 83-86 mph with the cutter and between 88-91 mph with the sinker. His four-seamer can clock in around 89-94 mph.
      (KFFL)
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