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TRADE FRENZY RULES - one side must include at least one of the following:
- 2.5 gold star or 3.0 blue star SP
- 3.0 gold star or 4.0 blue star PP
- 3.5 gold star or 4.5 blue star MR
- 4.0 gold star or 5.0 blue star CL
- 1st rounder
Reminder: Max 35 GS
Breaking News
Tuesday, 7/5/2005
Monday 7/4/2005: St. Louis' Phillips wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Robin Ventura this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Robin was on fire, hitting .500 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. The National League's best player of the week was St. Louis' Brandon Phillips, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He hit .526 with 7 RBI and slugged .895 in 19 at bats.
Friday 7/1/2005: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
The best month of June in the American League certainly had New York (A)'s right-hander Paul Quantrill, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 49 innings of work he allowed just 40 hits while striking out 17, compiling an ERA of just 1.65. Paul has a record of 9-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.65. In 91.2 Innings he was able to strike out 23 batters. Paul has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games. Darren Dreifort pitched like a legend in June, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He went 5-0 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.52. He struck out 62 in 47.1 innings. In 18 starts this year Darren struck out 141 batters in 119.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.72, his record 11-2. He's 10th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Friday 7/1/2005: Griffey Jr. (LAA) and Aven (STL) win monthly award
It's the 7th time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Los Angeles (A)'s leftfielder Ken Griffey Jr.. He hit .311 with 31 RBI and slugged .783 in 106 at bats. This year Griffey Jr. drove in 71 and scored 60 runs while batting .288 with 28 longballs. He's 2nd in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! St. Louis' designated hitter Bruce Aven had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Bruce went 32 for 99 (.323), while hitting 16 HR and collecting 35 RBI. Aven has hit for a .287 average this season. He has 42 extra base hits along with 183 total bases, resulting in a .649 slugging percentage. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns!
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Bruce Aven pounds three dingers
COLORADO - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. St. Louis' designated hitter Bruce Aven accomplished that feat in a 18-1 win over Colorado. His 1st blast, a two-run homerun off Bobby Chouinard in the 4th inning, landed an estimated 397 feet from home plate. A pitch from George Sherrill in the 6th inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 446 feet from home plate in left field. His 3rd shot, a solo homerun off Ryan Kohlmeier in the 7th inning, cleared the fence in left field. Overall he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, scoring three runs with 5 RBI. So far this season he is batting .287 with 29 homers and 67 RBI. On 6/29/2005, Mike B. Young was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game. St. Louis scored 18 runs on 19 hits.
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Mike B. Young slams 3 HR
TEXAS - Seattle's shortstop Mike B. Young showed the world why he is one of the most amazing sluggers in a 11-1 win over Texas. He almost knockes the cover off the ball, resulting in three homeruns. His 1st blast, a solo homerun off Freddy Garcia in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 430 feet from home plate. In the 7th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Freddy Garcia. His 3rd shot, off Courtney Duncan in the 8th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in left-center. Overall he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three runs and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .347 with 12 homers and 47 RBI. Carlos Beltran was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 6/27/2005. Seattle improved its record to 49-32, scoring 11 runs on 16 hits.
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Ryan Hawblitzel out for 6 weeks
TAMPA BAY - Tampa Bay's right-hander Ryan Hawblitzel suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Tampa Bay wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Hawblitzel had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. In 0 starts this year Ryan struck out 45 batters in 71 innings of work. His ERA is 5.83, his record 1-5.
Tuesday 6/28/2005: Frankie Rodriguez dominates Toronto, gives up just one hit
TORONTO - Baltimore's right-hander Frankie Rodriguez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Toronto on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. With no outs in the 9th inning Alex *Cintron singled to break up the no-hitter. Rodriguez (7-7) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 77 of 115 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Edwin Encarnacion provided Baltimore with the offense Rodriguez needed as he got 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. Baltimore improved its record to 40-39, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Monday 6/27/2005: Carlos Beltran blisters three bombs
CINCINNATI - Carlos Beltran was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Cincinnati to a 13-2 win over Milwaukee by homering three times. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Brandon Webb in the 2nd inning, cleared the fence in right-center. A 398 foot drive to right field marked his 2nd bomb, a solo homerun off Brandon Webb in the 4th inning. The game was tied, 2-2, after the blast. A pitch from Carlos Pulido in the 8th inning left his bat for a GRAND SLAM, landing 420 feet from home plate in right-center. Overall he finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three times and driving in 7 runs.
Monday 6/27/2005: John Smoltz earns 400th career win
LOS ANGELES (N) - Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz already had some highlights in his career, and today he added a historic one as he picked up his 400th career win. Smoltz went 7.2 innings. He allowed 0 earned runs , giving up 4 hits while striking out 2 and walking 0 earned runs. He has enmassed 4699 K's in 4791 career innings so far, and posts a 1.87 lifetime ERA. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' He set a career high with 28 wins in 2002. Smoltz won 20 or more games a season 13 times. It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame! The number he has put up are well worth it.
Monday 6/27/2005: Philadelphia's Rolen wins Player of the Week award
Matt Holliday from Seattle wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Matt pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .458 with 2 HR and 8 RBI while slugging 1.000. Scott Rolen wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 25 at bats he hit .480 with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Scott is hitting .278 this year, with 78 hits in 281 at bats. He has driven in 28 runs, slugging .420.
Friday 6/24/2005: Cincinnati's Matsuzaka out for 5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Colorado he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Elbow Ligament. In 17 starts this year Daisuke struck out 101 batters in 113 innings of work. His ERA is 4.38, his record 7-6. Daisuke has pitched one shutout and one complete game.
Friday 6/24/2005: Sean Bergman out for 8 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Sean Bergman suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 1st of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Bergman was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 5.07 helped him to a 1-5 record this year. He struck out 26 and walked 11 in 49.2 innings.
Saturday 6/25/2005 :
BOS: Carlos Zambrano pitches a 3-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Monday 6/27/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Matt Holliday (SEA)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Scott Rolen (PHI)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 2 HR and 5 RBI.
CIN: Carlos Beltran crushes 3 homers against Milwaukee.
Tuesday 6/28/2005 :
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez pitches a 1-hit shutout against Toronto!!
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez strikes out 15 against Toronto.
BOS: Matt Stairs gets his 2500th career hit!!
Wednesday 6/29/2005 :
SEA: Mike B. Young slams 3 homers against Texas.
STL: Bruce Aven slams 3 homers against Colorado.
Thursday 7/1/2005 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul Quantrill (NYA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.65.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Ken Griffey Jr. (LAA)!
He batted .311 in 106 AB, with 13 homers and 31 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Darren Dreifort (LAN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.52.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Bruce Aven (STL)!
He batted .323 in 99 AB, with 16 homers and 35 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2005 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Wilson Alvarez from Chicago (A)
P Darryl Kile from Detroit
P Robb Nen from Minnesota
P Esteban Loaiza from Detroit
P Brad Radke from Minnesota
P Paul Wagner from Seattle
P Andy Pettitte from Kansas City
P Scott Williamson from Detroit
P Mariano Rivera from Minnesota
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Vance Wilson from Cleveland
1B Lance Berkman from Boston
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
3B Adrian Beltre from Seattle
SS Chipper Jones from Detroit
LF Ken Griffey Jr. from Los Angeles (A)
CF Carl Everett from Texas
RF Bernie F. Williams from Chicago (A)
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
DH Manny Ramirez from Minnesota
LF Garret Anderson from Kansas City
CF Hideki Matsui from Minnesota
SS Alex Rodriguez from New York (A)
2B Ray Durham from New York (A)
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Arthur Rhodes from Arizona
P Jim Abbott from Atlanta
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P Chan Ho Park from Arizona
P Darren Dreifort from Los Angeles (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Ray King from Los Angeles (N)
P Grant Balfour from St. Louis
P Jose Valverde from Atlanta
C Mike Lieberthal from Los Angeles (N)
C Miguel Ojeda from Atlanta
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Albert Pujols from Pittsburgh
SS Shane Andrews from Los Angeles (N)
LF Larry Walker from Arizona
CF Rondell White from Pittsburgh
RF Johnny Damon from Pittsburgh
1B Kevin Youkilis from Florida
DH Bruce Aven from St. Louis
LF Carlos Lee from Colorado
LF Phil Plantier from St. Louis
3B Troy Glaus from Chicago (N)
2B Chase Utley from Houston
Monday 7/4/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Robin Ventura (DET)!
He batted .500 in 16 AB, with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Brandon Phillips (STL)!
He batted .526 in 19 AB, with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
Friday 6/24/2005 :
Toronto : Paul Lo Duca has been signed to a contract extension, $340,000 per year, for 2 years.
Los Angeles (A) : David Nied has been signed to a contract extension, $765,000 per year, for 1 years.
riday 6/24/2005 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Sean Bergman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
ATL: Alex Sanchez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Alex Ochoa was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Micah Hoffpauir was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
SFG: Brian Barber is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Saturday 6/25/2005 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Jeff Weaver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 6/26/2005 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Javier Lopez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: Sean *Burroughs was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/27/2005 :
DET: Darryl Kile was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
SDG: Chad Moeller was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Alex Escobar was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 6/28/2005 :
CHA: Andy Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Wednesday 6/29/2005 :
TBR: Ryan Hawblitzel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
PHI: Howie Kendrick was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Scott Eyre was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/2005 :
DET: Willy Taveras was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYA: Ray Durham was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAA: Garrett Atkins was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Jose Munoz was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
TRADE FRENZY RULES - one side must include at least one of the following:
- 2.5 gold star or 3.0 blue star SP
- 3.0 gold star or 4.0 blue star PP
- 3.5 gold star or 4.5 blue star MR
- 4.0 gold star or 5.0 blue star CL
- 1st rounder
Reminder: Max 35 GS
Breaking News
Tuesday, 7/5/2005
Monday 7/4/2005: St. Louis' Phillips wins Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Detroit's Robin Ventura this time, as the third baseman displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. Robin was on fire, hitting .500 with 2 HR and 3 RBI. The National League's best player of the week was St. Louis' Brandon Phillips, who wins the award for the 1st time in his career. He hit .526 with 7 RBI and slugged .895 in 19 at bats.
Friday 7/1/2005: Pitcher of the Month award winners announced
The best month of June in the American League certainly had New York (A)'s right-hander Paul Quantrill, earning him the Pitcher of the Month award. His record of 5-0 in 6 was among the leagues best this month. In 49 innings of work he allowed just 40 hits while striking out 17, compiling an ERA of just 1.65. Paul has a record of 9-1 this season, with an ERA of 2.65. In 91.2 Innings he was able to strike out 23 batters. Paul has pitched one shutout and 2 complete games. Darren Dreifort pitched like a legend in June, and the National League named him Pitcher of the Month for his extraordinary performance. He went 5-0 in June and finished the month with an ERA of 1.52. He struck out 62 in 47.1 innings. In 18 starts this year Darren struck out 141 batters in 119.1 innings of work. His ERA is 2.72, his record 11-2. He's 10th in the National League in ERA and 4th in wins!
Friday 7/1/2005: Griffey Jr. (LAA) and Aven (STL) win monthly award
It's the 7th time that the American League Batter of the Month award goes to Los Angeles (A)'s leftfielder Ken Griffey Jr.. He hit .311 with 31 RBI and slugged .783 in 106 at bats. This year Griffey Jr. drove in 71 and scored 60 runs while batting .288 with 28 longballs. He's 2nd in the American League in RBIs and 1st in homeruns! St. Louis' designated hitter Bruce Aven had some reason to celebrate as well, as the league named him the National League Batter of the Month. Bruce went 32 for 99 (.323), while hitting 16 HR and collecting 35 RBI. Aven has hit for a .287 average this season. He has 42 extra base hits along with 183 total bases, resulting in a .649 slugging percentage. He's 4th in the National League in RBIs and 2nd in homeruns!
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Bruce Aven pounds three dingers
COLORADO - Hitting homeruns is one of the most difficult things in sports. To hit three of them in one game is almost sensational. St. Louis' designated hitter Bruce Aven accomplished that feat in a 18-1 win over Colorado. His 1st blast, a two-run homerun off Bobby Chouinard in the 4th inning, landed an estimated 397 feet from home plate. A pitch from George Sherrill in the 6th inning left his bat for a two-run homerun, landing 446 feet from home plate in left field. His 3rd shot, a solo homerun off Ryan Kohlmeier in the 7th inning, cleared the fence in left field. Overall he collected 3 hits in 5 trips to the plate, scoring three runs with 5 RBI. So far this season he is batting .287 with 29 homers and 67 RBI. On 6/29/2005, Mike B. Young was the last player to hit 3 dingers in a single game. St. Louis scored 18 runs on 19 hits.
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Mike B. Young slams 3 HR
TEXAS - Seattle's shortstop Mike B. Young showed the world why he is one of the most amazing sluggers in a 11-1 win over Texas. He almost knockes the cover off the ball, resulting in three homeruns. His 1st blast, a solo homerun off Freddy Garcia in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 430 feet from home plate. In the 7th inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Freddy Garcia. His 3rd shot, off Courtney Duncan in the 8th inning, was a two-run homerun and cleared the fence in left-center. Overall he stroked 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three runs and collecting 4 RBI. So far this season he is batting .347 with 12 homers and 47 RBI. Carlos Beltran was the last player to hit 3 homeruns in a game, doing it 6/27/2005. Seattle improved its record to 49-32, scoring 11 runs on 16 hits.
Wednesday 6/29/2005: Ryan Hawblitzel out for 6 weeks
TAMPA BAY - Tampa Bay's right-hander Ryan Hawblitzel suffered a severe injury on Wednesday and will be out for at least 6 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Cleveland he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Tampa Bay wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Hawblitzel had suffered a Ruptured Bicep Tendon. In 0 starts this year Ryan struck out 45 batters in 71 innings of work. His ERA is 5.83, his record 1-5.
Tuesday 6/28/2005: Frankie Rodriguez dominates Toronto, gives up just one hit
TORONTO - Baltimore's right-hander Frankie Rodriguez is a great pitcher. And he once again showed his stuff, blanking Toronto on just one hit. It's his 1st shutout this season, and the 3rd time he has done it in his career. With no outs in the 9th inning Alex *Cintron singled to break up the no-hitter. Rodriguez (7-7) struck out an astounding 15 and walked none, throwing 77 of 115 pitches for strikes. 'Hey, that's my job! Everytime I take the mound I give the best I can. And my best stuff was too much for them today.' Edwin Encarnacion provided Baltimore with the offense Rodriguez needed as he got 1 hit in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, and collecting 2 RBI. Baltimore improved its record to 40-39, scoring 5 runs on 8 hits.
Monday 6/27/2005: Carlos Beltran blisters three bombs
CINCINNATI - Carlos Beltran was in a groove, and the results spoke for themselves. He powered Cincinnati to a 13-2 win over Milwaukee by homering three times. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Brandon Webb in the 2nd inning, cleared the fence in right-center. A 398 foot drive to right field marked his 2nd bomb, a solo homerun off Brandon Webb in the 4th inning. The game was tied, 2-2, after the blast. A pitch from Carlos Pulido in the 8th inning left his bat for a GRAND SLAM, landing 420 feet from home plate in right-center. Overall he finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, scoring three times and driving in 7 runs.
Monday 6/27/2005: John Smoltz earns 400th career win
LOS ANGELES (N) - Atlanta's right-hander John Smoltz already had some highlights in his career, and today he added a historic one as he picked up his 400th career win. Smoltz went 7.2 innings. He allowed 0 earned runs , giving up 4 hits while striking out 2 and walking 0 earned runs. He has enmassed 4699 K's in 4791 career innings so far, and posts a 1.87 lifetime ERA. 'You dream about that as a kid, but when you reach such a milestone it's hard to believe. Fantastic.' He set a career high with 28 wins in 2002. Smoltz won 20 or more games a season 13 times. It's no secret that he will one day be in the Hall of Fame! The number he has put up are well worth it.
Monday 6/27/2005: Philadelphia's Rolen wins Player of the Week award
Matt Holliday from Seattle wins his 3rd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. Matt pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .458 with 2 HR and 8 RBI while slugging 1.000. Scott Rolen wins his 2nd Player of the Week award. National League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. In 25 at bats he hit .480 with 2 HR and 5 RBI. Scott is hitting .278 this year, with 78 hits in 281 at bats. He has driven in 28 runs, slugging .420.
Friday 6/24/2005: Cincinnati's Matsuzaka out for 5 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 5 weeks. In the 2nd of the game against Colorado he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. After being examined by several specialists the diagnosis is clear: Strained Elbow Ligament. In 17 starts this year Daisuke struck out 101 batters in 113 innings of work. His ERA is 4.38, his record 7-6. Daisuke has pitched one shutout and one complete game.
Friday 6/24/2005: Sean Bergman out for 8 weeks
TORONTO - Toronto's right-hander Sean Bergman suffered a severe injury on Friday and will be out for at least 8 weeks. In the 1st of the game against Minnesota he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Bergman was rushed to an hospital near the ballpark, where doctors took x-rays. Those revealed the serious injury, Torn Tricep Muscle. His ERA of 5.07 helped him to a 1-5 record this year. He struck out 26 and walked 11 in 49.2 innings.
Saturday 6/25/2005 :
BOS: Carlos Zambrano pitches a 3-hit shutout against Seattle!!
Monday 6/27/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
CF Matt Holliday (SEA)!
He batted .458 in 24 AB, with 2 HR and 8 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
3B Scott Rolen (PHI)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 2 HR and 5 RBI.
CIN: Carlos Beltran crushes 3 homers against Milwaukee.
Tuesday 6/28/2005 :
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez pitches a 1-hit shutout against Toronto!!
BAL: Frankie Rodriguez strikes out 15 against Toronto.
BOS: Matt Stairs gets his 2500th career hit!!
Wednesday 6/29/2005 :
SEA: Mike B. Young slams 3 homers against Texas.
STL: Bruce Aven slams 3 homers against Colorado.
Thursday 7/1/2005 :
American League-Pitcher of the Month:
Paul Quantrill (NYA)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 6 games started, with an ERA of 1.65.
American League-Batter of the Month:
Ken Griffey Jr. (LAA)!
He batted .311 in 106 AB, with 13 homers and 31 RBI.
National League-Pitcher of the Month:
Darren Dreifort (LAN)!
He had a record of 5-0 in 7 games started, with an ERA of 1.52.
National League-Batter of the Month:
Bruce Aven (STL)!
He batted .323 in 99 AB, with 16 homers and 35 RBI.
Saturday 7/2/2005 :
These players were selected for the AL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Wilson Alvarez from Chicago (A)
P Darryl Kile from Detroit
P Robb Nen from Minnesota
P Esteban Loaiza from Detroit
P Brad Radke from Minnesota
P Paul Wagner from Seattle
P Andy Pettitte from Kansas City
P Scott Williamson from Detroit
P Mariano Rivera from Minnesota
P Trevor Hoffman from Detroit
C Bengie Molina from Detroit
C Vance Wilson from Cleveland
1B Lance Berkman from Boston
2B Roberto Alomar from Chicago (A)
3B Adrian Beltre from Seattle
SS Chipper Jones from Detroit
LF Ken Griffey Jr. from Los Angeles (A)
CF Carl Everett from Texas
RF Bernie F. Williams from Chicago (A)
1B Miguel Cabrera from Detroit
DH Manny Ramirez from Minnesota
LF Garret Anderson from Kansas City
CF Hideki Matsui from Minnesota
SS Alex Rodriguez from New York (A)
2B Ray Durham from New York (A)
These players were selected for the NL OOTP-Allstar Team :
P Tom Gordon from Los Angeles (N)
P Arthur Rhodes from Arizona
P Jim Abbott from Atlanta
P John Smoltz from Atlanta
P Chan Ho Park from Arizona
P Darren Dreifort from Los Angeles (N)
P Greg Maddux from Atlanta
P Ray King from Los Angeles (N)
P Grant Balfour from St. Louis
P Jose Valverde from Atlanta
C Mike Lieberthal from Los Angeles (N)
C Miguel Ojeda from Atlanta
1B Todd Helton from Colorado
2B Jose Vidro from Colorado
3B Albert Pujols from Pittsburgh
SS Shane Andrews from Los Angeles (N)
LF Larry Walker from Arizona
CF Rondell White from Pittsburgh
RF Johnny Damon from Pittsburgh
1B Kevin Youkilis from Florida
DH Bruce Aven from St. Louis
LF Carlos Lee from Colorado
LF Phil Plantier from St. Louis
3B Troy Glaus from Chicago (N)
2B Chase Utley from Houston
Monday 7/4/2005 :
American League-Player of the Week:
3B Robin Ventura (DET)!
He batted .500 in 16 AB, with 2 HR and 3 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Brandon Phillips (STL)!
He batted .526 in 19 AB, with 1 HR and 7 RBI.
Friday 6/24/2005 :
Toronto : Paul Lo Duca has been signed to a contract extension, $340,000 per year, for 2 years.
Los Angeles (A) : David Nied has been signed to a contract extension, $765,000 per year, for 1 years.
riday 6/24/2005 :
TBR: Jeremy Reed was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TOR: Sean Bergman was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Tricep Muscle.
He will be OK in about 8 weeks.
ATL: Alex Sanchez was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
STL: Alex Ochoa was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Micah Hoffpauir was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
CIN: Daisuke Matsuzaka was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
SFG: Brian Barber is sick.
Diagnosis: Sinus Infection Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 2 days.
Saturday 6/25/2005 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Hideki Matsui was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Ribs.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
CHN: Jeff Weaver was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Sunday 6/26/2005 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
SFG: Javier Lopez was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
WAS: Sean *Burroughs was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Monday 6/27/2005 :
DET: Darryl Kile was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
SDG: Chad Moeller was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Alex Escobar was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Hip Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
Tuesday 6/28/2005 :
CHA: Andy Phillips was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Stiff Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
OAK: Nelson R. Cruz was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Spasms Back.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Wednesday 6/29/2005 :
TBR: Ryan Hawblitzel was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 6 weeks.
PHI: Howie Kendrick was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
CIN: Scott Eyre was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 2-3 weeks.
Thursday 6/30/2005 :
DET: Willy Taveras was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Stiff Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
NYA: Ray Durham was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAA: Garrett Atkins was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
CIN: Jose Munoz was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He will be OK in about 1-2 weeks.
