Post by CSCommish on Sept 24, 2023 21:14:54 GMT -5
File up and pages on their way. Next sim is tomorrow, MONDAY, evening, a 7-day sim to get us to 4/25/2006. Get your exports in by 6 PM EST.
Max GS: 35
Let's start seeing those off-season points tallied up and added.
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/2007: Hidalgo and Youkilis win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's Richard Hidalgo this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .667 and hit .588, while driving in 9 runs. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Florida's first baseman Kevin Youkilis. Kevin went 11 for 23 (.478), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI.
Sunday 4/17/2007: Huge blow for San Francisco's Lima, career over
SAN FRANCISCO - It was one of baseball saddest days. San Francisco's right-hander Jose Lima fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Arizona on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Placido Polanco, then suddenly collapsed. San Francisco wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Lima had suffered a Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle. In 3 starts this year Jose struck out 12 batters in 14.1 innings of work. His ERA is 7.54, his record 1-1. His career featured a record of 108-99 with an ERA of 4.47. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Friday 4/15/2007: Arizona's Prince Fielder has great day, hits three longballs
CHICAGO (N) - Arizona's first baseman Prince Fielder flexed his muscles and displayed his tremendous power, homering three times in a 7-2 win over Chicago (N). A 445 foot drive to right-center marked his 1st bomb, a solo homerun off Colby Lewis in the 1st inning. His 2nd blast, a solo homerun off Colby Lewis in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 387 feet from home plate. A pitch from Colby Lewis in the 5th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 423 feet from home plate in right-center. Prince finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, with three runs scored and collecting 3 RBI. Arizona scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Thursday 4/14/2007: Carlos Pena (ARZ) will miss full season
ARIZONA - Arizona's first baseman Carlos Pena will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Arizona and Chicago (N). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Pena collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament which will require surgery. His season features a batting average of .419 (18 hits in 43 AB), 3 doubles, no triples and 4 longballs. Pena collected 16 RBI and 6 runs as well. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 4/14/2007: Shawn Green has 2000th career hits
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's first baseman Shawn Green joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! With one out in the 2nd inning, Shawn drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. His best year so far was 2001 where he hit .295 with 40 homeruns and 133 RBI. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.'
Wednesday 4/13/2007: Pedro Munoz stars with 2000th career hit
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's rightfielder Pedro Munoz was in good mood after the game against Oakland, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. In 13 years of big league action so far, Pedro has compiled a batting average of .276, along with 377 homeruns and 1340 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!' With one out in the 8th inning, Pedro drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd.
Monday 4/11/2007: New York (A)'s Rodriguez wins Player of the Week award
Alex Rodriguez wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Alex pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .423 with 4 HR and 6 RBI while slugging 1.038. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 8 game hitting streak right now. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton. Todd went 15 for 29 (.517), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 12 RBI.
Saturday 4/9/2007: Hank Blalock out for 6 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's shortstop Hank Blalock will miss about 6 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 4th inning of the game between Cleveland and Kansas City. He fielded a ball off the bat of Doug Mientkiewicz, threw a bullet to first and immediately signaled that he's not OK. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Saturday 4/9/2007: Tom Gordon celebrates 300th win
LOS ANGELES (A) - Seattle's players had every reason to congratulate Tom Gordon, who reached a milestone today, winning his 300th game! Gordon went 5 innings. He allowed 3 earned runs , giving up 7 hits while striking out 4 and walking 3 earned runs. His career features a 2.61 ERA, along with 3863 K's in 3693 innings. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!' He set a career high with 22 wins in 2001. Gordon won 20 or more games a season 6 times. The Hall of Fame is already waiting for this great player.
Friday 4/8/2007: Kerry Wood pitches his 1st shutout of the season
TAMPA BAY - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Kerry Wood did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Tampa Bay. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Wood (1-1) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 110 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Baltimore was first baseman Derrek Lee, he went 3 for 4, hitting a double. Baltimore scored 1 run on 7 hits.
Thursday 4/7/2007: Jason Schmidt quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's bats were sleeping, and St. Louis' Jason Schmidt gave them no chance to wake up. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. Schmidt (1-0) struck out an astounding 15 and walked 2, throwing 73 of 121 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Morgan Ensberg helped Schmidt at the plate, he finished 3 for 5, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. St. Louis scored 5 runs on 13 hits.
Wednesday 4/6/2007: Brad Radke turns in great performance against Detroit
DETROIT - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Brad Radke did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Detroit. Russell Branyan spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 7th inning. '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.' Radke (1-0) fanned 1 and walked none, throwing 102 pitches. Manny Ramirez helped Radke at the plate, he went 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and driving in 3 runs. Minnesota scored 8 runs on 11 hits.
General News
Monday 4/4/2007 :
Victor Martinez hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 4/6/2007 :
MIN: Brad Radke pitches a 2-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Thursday 4/7/2007 :
STL: Jason Schmidt pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
STL: Jason Schmidt strikes out 15 against San Francisco.
Friday 4/8/2007 :
BAL: Kerry Wood pitches a 2-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
Saturday 4/9/2007 :
Lance Berkman hits a 498-foot homerun!!
Sunday 4/10/2007 :
CIN: Joey Votto sets a new single game NL-Record for Doubles with 4!
Monday 4/11/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Alex Rodriguez (NYA)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 6 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Todd Helton (COL)!
He batted .517 in 29 AB, with 1 HR and 12 RBI.
Wednesday 4/13/2007 :
BAL: Pedro Munoz gets his 2000th career hit!!
Thursday 4/14/2007 :
CIN: Shawn Green gets his 2000th career hit!!
Friday 4/15/2007 :
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
ARZ: Prince Fielder slams 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Sunday 4/17/2007 :
Richie Sexson hits a 506-foot homerun!!
STL: Matt Childers pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Monday 4/18/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Richard Hidalgo (KCR)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Kevin Youkilis (FLA)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 4/3/2007 :
Minnesota: Released LF Freddy Sandoval.
San Francisco: Released P Sean O'Sulivan.
San Francisco: Released 3B Zach Lutz.
San Francisco: Released 1B Joe Mahoney.
San Francisco: Released LF Bryan Petersen.
San Francisco: Released 2B Kristopher Negron.
San Francisco: Released CF Todd Dunwoody.
St. Louis: Released P Brian Bass.
St. Louis: Released LF Nick Gorneault.
St. Louis: Released P Steve Smyth.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Bergmann.
St. Louis: Released 1B Hee-seop Choi.
St. Louis: Released 3B Byron Gettis.
St. Louis: Released P Jose Jimenez.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Marquis.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Ryan.
St. Louis: Released LF Mike S. Ryan.
St. Louis: Released P Ryan Speier.
St. Louis: Released LF Fernando Tatis.
St. Louis: Released 2B Ryan Adams.
St. Louis: Released RF Jason Bourgeois.
St. Louis: Released P Robert Carson.
St. Louis: Released P Preston Claiborne.
St. Louis: Released RF Danny Dorn.
St. Louis: Released P Tim Drew.
St. Louis: Released P Dana Eveland.
St. Louis: Released SS Adam Everett.
St. Louis: Released P Brian Gordon.
St. Louis: Released P Luther Hackman.
St. Louis: Released 1B Matt LeCroy.
St. Louis: Released P Joe Munroe.
St. Louis: Released C Landon Powell.
St. Louis: Released P Jo-Jo Reyes.
St. Louis: Released P Crispin Raposa.
St. Louis: Released P Juan Salas.
St. Louis: Released RF Bronson Sardinha.
St. Louis: Released P Wesley Tarango.
Toronto: Released 3B Andy Tracy.
Toronto: Released SS Felix Martinez.
Toronto: Released LF Todd Self.
Toronto: Released C Josh Bard.
Toronto: Released C Paul Hoover.
Toronto: Released CF Doug Clark.
Toronto: Released 1B Randy Ruiz.
Toronto: Released LF Napoleon Calzado.
Toronto: Released 1B Lance Niekro.
Kansas City: Released C Chris Snyder.
Kansas City: Released 1B Jeff Keppinger.
Kansas City: Released LF Chris Denorfia.
Kansas City: Released LF Jason Repko.
Kansas City: Released SS Anderson Machado.
New York (N): Released LF Kevin Thompson.
New York (N): Released 3B Justin Leone.
New York (N): Released SS Tim Olson.
New York (N): Released 1B Nick Evans.
New York (N): Released CF Roger Bernadini.
New York (N): Released 2B Brad Emaus.
New York (N): Released LF Collin Cowgill.
New York (N): Released P Drew Hayes.
New York (N): Released P Josh Judy.
New York (N): Released P James Parr.
New York (N): Released P Willie Collazo.
New York (N): Released SS Keith Ginter.
New York (N): Released 1B Dan Johnson.
New York (N): Released P Mitch Talbot.
New York (N): Released P Dane De la rosa.
New York (N): Released P Charlie Haeger.
New York (N): Released P Billy Traber.
New York (N): Released LF Brian Lesher.
New York (N): Released 3B Mike D. Edwards.
New York (N): Released P Sean Runyan.
New York (N): Released P Ben Ford.
New York (N): Released P Jimmy Anderson.
New York (N): Released P Geremi Gonzalez.
Los Angeles (N): Released P Jeff Suppan.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Julius Matos.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Adam Piatt.
Los Angeles (N): Released CF Jeff Duncan.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Nick Punto.
Los Angeles (N): Released P Wil Ledezma.
Los Angeles (N): Released P James Locke.
Los Angeles (N): Released C Erik Kratz.
Los Angeles (N): Released 2B Tommy Watkins.
Los Angeles (N): Released SS Elliot Soto.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Mike O'Connor.
Los Angeles (A): Released CF Joe Borchard.
Los Angeles (A): Released 3B Jack Hannahan.
Los Angeles (A): Released 2B Joseph Thurston.
Los Angeles (A): Released CF Tim Raines Jr..
Los Angeles (A): Released SS Matt Erickson.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Eddie Priest.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Jimmy Serrano.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Horacio Estrada.
New York (N) : Free agent Steve Lomasney has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
New York (N) : Free agent Alex Cora has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (A) :
Los Angeles (A) gets :
P Dallas Braden
P Cory Gearrin
P Tony Watson
2B Eric Young Jr.
LF Bobby Higginson
Boston gets :
LF Ken Griffey Jr.
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (A) :
Los Angeles (A) gets :
P Jason Beverlin
Boston gets :
RF Brian Anderson
Pittsburgh : Free agent Paul Quantrill has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/2007 :
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Esteban Loaiza was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
LAN: Ryan Dempster was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Dmitri Young was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/4/2007 :
LAA: Jason Conti was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
NYM: Kelly Johnson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 4/5/2007 :
ARZ: Tony Batista was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 4/6/2007 :
TEX: Hisanori Takahashi was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
STL: Mark Kotsay was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
ATL: Bud Smith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 4/7/2007 :
PHI: Chad Cordero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 4/8/2007 :
LAA: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 4/9/2007 :
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MIN: Carlos Febles was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
LAN: Adam Eaton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
SFG: Carlos Marmol was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 4/10/2007 :
CHA: Alfredo Aceves was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
DET: Phil Plantier was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 4/12/2007 :
MIN: Tyler Houston was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Justin Morneau was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Rickie Weeks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
FLA: Scott Linebrink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 4/13/2007 :
TOR: Gary Glover was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Jose Guillen was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Mark Loretta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/14/2007 :
SEA: Joe Dillon was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
OAK: Wilton Guerrero was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Carlos Pena was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is definitely out for the season!
Friday 4/15/2007 :
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
CHN: Jose Reyes was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 4/17/2007 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
Max GS: 35
Let's start seeing those off-season points tallied up and added.
Breaking News
Monday 4/18/2007: Hidalgo and Youkilis win Player of the Week award
The Player of the Week award in the American League goes to Kansas City's Richard Hidalgo this time, as the leftfielder displayed the best offensive perfomance in his league. He had an on base percentage of .667 and hit .588, while driving in 9 runs. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Florida's first baseman Kevin Youkilis. Kevin went 11 for 23 (.478), while hitting 2 HR and collecting 9 RBI.
Sunday 4/17/2007: Huge blow for San Francisco's Lima, career over
SAN FRANCISCO - It was one of baseball saddest days. San Francisco's right-hander Jose Lima fell victim to a career ending injury in a game against Arizona on Sunday. He complained about pain after throwing a pitch to Placido Polanco, then suddenly collapsed. San Francisco wasted no time and rushed him to an hospital. Team officials were informed later that Lima had suffered a Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle. In 3 starts this year Jose struck out 12 batters in 14.1 innings of work. His ERA is 7.54, his record 1-1. His career featured a record of 108-99 with an ERA of 4.47. Baseball will certainly miss this great player.
Friday 4/15/2007: Arizona's Prince Fielder has great day, hits three longballs
CHICAGO (N) - Arizona's first baseman Prince Fielder flexed his muscles and displayed his tremendous power, homering three times in a 7-2 win over Chicago (N). A 445 foot drive to right-center marked his 1st bomb, a solo homerun off Colby Lewis in the 1st inning. His 2nd blast, a solo homerun off Colby Lewis in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 387 feet from home plate. A pitch from Colby Lewis in the 5th inning left his bat for a solo homerun, landing 423 feet from home plate in right-center. Prince finished with 3 hits in 5 AB, with three runs scored and collecting 3 RBI. Arizona scored 7 runs on 12 hits.
Thursday 4/14/2007: Carlos Pena (ARZ) will miss full season
ARIZONA - Arizona's first baseman Carlos Pena will miss the rest of the season. He injured himself running the bases in the game between Arizona and Chicago (N). The injury didn't seem to be serious the moment it happened. But suddenly Pena collapsed in pain and had to be carried off the field. Doctors examined him after the game and diagnosed a Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament which will require surgery. His season features a batting average of .419 (18 hits in 43 AB), 3 doubles, no triples and 4 longballs. Pena collected 16 RBI and 6 runs as well. He's 2nd in the National League in batting, 3rd in homeruns and 1st in RBI!
Thursday 4/14/2007: Shawn Green has 2000th career hits
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati's first baseman Shawn Green joined some elite company today, collecting his 2000th career hit! With one out in the 2nd inning, Shawn drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd. His best year so far was 2001 where he hit .295 with 40 homeruns and 133 RBI. 'I'm out of words. I'll probably realize it tomorrow, but for now I'm done.'
Wednesday 4/13/2007: Pedro Munoz stars with 2000th career hit
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's rightfielder Pedro Munoz was in good mood after the game against Oakland, and he had every reason as he made some history while collecting his 2000th career hit. In 13 years of big league action so far, Pedro has compiled a batting average of .276, along with 377 homeruns and 1340 RBI. 'It's hard to believe that I did it. I want to thank my family, my friends and my teammates!' With one out in the 8th inning, Pedro drilled a single, causing a standing ovation from the crowd.
Monday 4/11/2007: New York (A)'s Rodriguez wins Player of the Week award
Alex Rodriguez wins his 5th Player of the Week award. American League pitchers couldn't figure out how to retire this guy all week long. Alex pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .423 with 4 HR and 6 RBI while slugging 1.038. He got at least one hit each game this week and is on a 8 game hitting streak right now. It's the 5th time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to Colorado's first baseman Todd Helton. Todd went 15 for 29 (.517), while hitting 1 HR and collecting 12 RBI.
Saturday 4/9/2007: Hank Blalock out for 6 weeks
CLEVELAND - Cleveland's shortstop Hank Blalock will miss about 6 weeks after he hurt himself badly in the 4th inning of the game between Cleveland and Kansas City. He fielded a ball off the bat of Doug Mientkiewicz, threw a bullet to first and immediately signaled that he's not OK. Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials.
Saturday 4/9/2007: Tom Gordon celebrates 300th win
LOS ANGELES (A) - Seattle's players had every reason to congratulate Tom Gordon, who reached a milestone today, winning his 300th game! Gordon went 5 innings. He allowed 3 earned runs , giving up 7 hits while striking out 4 and walking 3 earned runs. His career features a 2.61 ERA, along with 3863 K's in 3693 innings. 'My firends always told me that I will do it one day. I never believed it. Good that I was wrong!' He set a career high with 22 wins in 2001. Gordon won 20 or more games a season 6 times. The Hall of Fame is already waiting for this great player.
Friday 4/8/2007: Kerry Wood pitches his 1st shutout of the season
TAMPA BAY - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Kerry Wood did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Tampa Bay. 'Winning is the most important thing. And I gave my team all the support it needed!' Wood (1-1) struck out 7 and walked 1, throwing 72 of 110 pitches for strikes. The hitting star for Baltimore was first baseman Derrek Lee, he went 3 for 4, hitting a double. Baltimore scored 1 run on 7 hits.
Thursday 4/7/2007: Jason Schmidt quiets San Francisco bats with shutout
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's bats were sleeping, and St. Louis' Jason Schmidt gave them no chance to wake up. He gave up just 2 hits in recording his 1st shutout of the season. Schmidt (1-0) struck out an astounding 15 and walked 2, throwing 73 of 121 pitches for strikes. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches.' Morgan Ensberg helped Schmidt at the plate, he finished 3 for 5, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. St. Louis scored 5 runs on 13 hits.
Wednesday 4/6/2007: Brad Radke turns in great performance against Detroit
DETROIT - Good things can happen when you throw strikes. And Brad Radke did so today, in a 2-hit shutout against Detroit. Russell Branyan spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with no outs in the 7th inning. '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.' Radke (1-0) fanned 1 and walked none, throwing 102 pitches. Manny Ramirez helped Radke at the plate, he went 2 for 5, homering once, stroking a double, scoring two runs and driving in 3 runs. Minnesota scored 8 runs on 11 hits.
General News
Monday 4/4/2007 :
Victor Martinez hits a 482-foot homerun!!
Wednesday 4/6/2007 :
MIN: Brad Radke pitches a 2-hit shutout against Detroit!!
Thursday 4/7/2007 :
STL: Jason Schmidt pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
STL: Jason Schmidt strikes out 15 against San Francisco.
Friday 4/8/2007 :
BAL: Kerry Wood pitches a 2-hit shutout against Tampa Bay!!
Saturday 4/9/2007 :
Lance Berkman hits a 498-foot homerun!!
Sunday 4/10/2007 :
CIN: Joey Votto sets a new single game NL-Record for Doubles with 4!
Monday 4/11/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
SS Alex Rodriguez (NYA)!
He batted .423 in 26 AB, with 4 HR and 6 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Todd Helton (COL)!
He batted .517 in 29 AB, with 1 HR and 12 RBI.
Wednesday 4/13/2007 :
BAL: Pedro Munoz gets his 2000th career hit!!
Thursday 4/14/2007 :
CIN: Shawn Green gets his 2000th career hit!!
Friday 4/15/2007 :
ATL: Greg Maddux pitches a 3-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
ARZ: Prince Fielder slams 3 homers against Chicago (N).
Sunday 4/17/2007 :
Richie Sexson hits a 506-foot homerun!!
STL: Matt Childers pitches a 3-hit shutout against Colorado!!
Monday 4/18/2007 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Richard Hidalgo (KCR)!
He batted .588 in 17 AB, with 3 HR and 9 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
1B Kevin Youkilis (FLA)!
He batted .478 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 9 RBI.
Transactions
Sunday 4/3/2007 :
Minnesota: Released LF Freddy Sandoval.
San Francisco: Released P Sean O'Sulivan.
San Francisco: Released 3B Zach Lutz.
San Francisco: Released 1B Joe Mahoney.
San Francisco: Released LF Bryan Petersen.
San Francisco: Released 2B Kristopher Negron.
San Francisco: Released CF Todd Dunwoody.
St. Louis: Released P Brian Bass.
St. Louis: Released LF Nick Gorneault.
St. Louis: Released P Steve Smyth.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Bergmann.
St. Louis: Released 1B Hee-seop Choi.
St. Louis: Released 3B Byron Gettis.
St. Louis: Released P Jose Jimenez.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Marquis.
St. Louis: Released P Jason Ryan.
St. Louis: Released LF Mike S. Ryan.
St. Louis: Released P Ryan Speier.
St. Louis: Released LF Fernando Tatis.
St. Louis: Released 2B Ryan Adams.
St. Louis: Released RF Jason Bourgeois.
St. Louis: Released P Robert Carson.
St. Louis: Released P Preston Claiborne.
St. Louis: Released RF Danny Dorn.
St. Louis: Released P Tim Drew.
St. Louis: Released P Dana Eveland.
St. Louis: Released SS Adam Everett.
St. Louis: Released P Brian Gordon.
St. Louis: Released P Luther Hackman.
St. Louis: Released 1B Matt LeCroy.
St. Louis: Released P Joe Munroe.
St. Louis: Released C Landon Powell.
St. Louis: Released P Jo-Jo Reyes.
St. Louis: Released P Crispin Raposa.
St. Louis: Released P Juan Salas.
St. Louis: Released RF Bronson Sardinha.
St. Louis: Released P Wesley Tarango.
Toronto: Released 3B Andy Tracy.
Toronto: Released SS Felix Martinez.
Toronto: Released LF Todd Self.
Toronto: Released C Josh Bard.
Toronto: Released C Paul Hoover.
Toronto: Released CF Doug Clark.
Toronto: Released 1B Randy Ruiz.
Toronto: Released LF Napoleon Calzado.
Toronto: Released 1B Lance Niekro.
Kansas City: Released C Chris Snyder.
Kansas City: Released 1B Jeff Keppinger.
Kansas City: Released LF Chris Denorfia.
Kansas City: Released LF Jason Repko.
Kansas City: Released SS Anderson Machado.
New York (N): Released LF Kevin Thompson.
New York (N): Released 3B Justin Leone.
New York (N): Released SS Tim Olson.
New York (N): Released 1B Nick Evans.
New York (N): Released CF Roger Bernadini.
New York (N): Released 2B Brad Emaus.
New York (N): Released LF Collin Cowgill.
New York (N): Released P Drew Hayes.
New York (N): Released P Josh Judy.
New York (N): Released P James Parr.
New York (N): Released P Willie Collazo.
New York (N): Released SS Keith Ginter.
New York (N): Released 1B Dan Johnson.
New York (N): Released P Mitch Talbot.
New York (N): Released P Dane De la rosa.
New York (N): Released P Charlie Haeger.
New York (N): Released P Billy Traber.
New York (N): Released LF Brian Lesher.
New York (N): Released 3B Mike D. Edwards.
New York (N): Released P Sean Runyan.
New York (N): Released P Ben Ford.
New York (N): Released P Jimmy Anderson.
New York (N): Released P Geremi Gonzalez.
Los Angeles (N): Released P Jeff Suppan.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Julius Matos.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Adam Piatt.
Los Angeles (N): Released CF Jeff Duncan.
Los Angeles (N): Released 3B Nick Punto.
Los Angeles (N): Released P Wil Ledezma.
Los Angeles (N): Released P James Locke.
Los Angeles (N): Released C Erik Kratz.
Los Angeles (N): Released 2B Tommy Watkins.
Los Angeles (N): Released SS Elliot Soto.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Mike O'Connor.
Los Angeles (A): Released CF Joe Borchard.
Los Angeles (A): Released 3B Jack Hannahan.
Los Angeles (A): Released 2B Joseph Thurston.
Los Angeles (A): Released CF Tim Raines Jr..
Los Angeles (A): Released SS Matt Erickson.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Eddie Priest.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Jimmy Serrano.
Los Angeles (A): Released P Horacio Estrada.
New York (N) : Free agent Steve Lomasney has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
New York (N) : Free agent Alex Cora has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (A) :
Los Angeles (A) gets :
P Dallas Braden
P Cory Gearrin
P Tony Watson
2B Eric Young Jr.
LF Bobby Higginson
Boston gets :
LF Ken Griffey Jr.
Trade between Boston and Los Angeles (A) :
Los Angeles (A) gets :
P Jason Beverlin
Boston gets :
RF Brian Anderson
Pittsburgh : Free agent Paul Quantrill has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Injuries
Sunday 4/3/2007 :
SEA: A.J. Burnett was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Back.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
DET: Esteban Loaiza was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is out for about one week.
CLE: Cory Lidle was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
LAN: Ryan Dempster was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Back Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
LAN: Dmitri Young was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Broken Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Monday 4/4/2007 :
LAA: Jason Conti was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
NYM: Kelly Johnson was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Tuesday 4/5/2007 :
ARZ: Tony Batista was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Jaw.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Wednesday 4/6/2007 :
TEX: Hisanori Takahashi was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
STL: Mark Kotsay was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
ATL: Bud Smith was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Thursday 4/7/2007 :
PHI: Chad Cordero was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Friday 4/8/2007 :
LAA: Scott Karl was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 3 weeks.
Saturday 4/9/2007 :
CLE: Hank Blalock was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle.
He will be OK in about 6 weeks.
MIN: Carlos Febles was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Hand.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
LAN: Adam Eaton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
SFG: Carlos Marmol was injured in a bar fight.
Diagnosis: Swollen Eye.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 4/10/2007 :
CHA: Alfredo Aceves was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tender Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
DET: Phil Plantier was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Neck.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
SFG: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Tuesday 4/12/2007 :
MIN: Tyler Houston was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
MIN: Justin Morneau was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Sore Knee.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
LAN: Rickie Weeks was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Groin Muscle.
He is out for about one week.
FLA: Scott Linebrink was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about one week.
Wednesday 4/13/2007 :
TOR: Gary Glover was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
HOU: Jose Guillen was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
SFG: Mark Loretta was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/14/2007 :
SEA: Joe Dillon was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Fractured Wrist.
He is out for about 5 weeks.
OAK: Wilton Guerrero was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Thigh Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ARZ: Carlos Pena was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
He is definitely out for the season!
Friday 4/15/2007 :
TBR: Joe Mather was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Broken Finger.
He is out for about 4-5 weeks.
CHN: Jose Reyes was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
Sunday 4/17/2007 :
TEX: Rafael Furcal was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SFG: Jose Lima was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Torn Rotator Cuff Muscle.
This is a career ending injury for him!
