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Max 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 4/17/2017: Colorado's Devine severely injured
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Joey Devine suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Cincinnati he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Ruptured Bicep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .167 against Joey this season. While posting an ERA of 2.57 he went 1-0 in 0 starts, fanning 8 and walking 0 hitters. He's 6th in the National League in wins!
Monday 4/17/2017: Gordon and Joyce win Player of the Week award
Alex Gordon from Toronto wins his 4th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He hit .522 with 13 RBI and slugged .957 in 23 at bats. Matt Joyce from Los Angeles (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Matt pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .480 with 6 HR and 18 RBI while slugging 1.200. Matt is hitting .319 this year, with 15 hits in 47 at bats. He has driven in 21 runs, slugging .723. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns!
Friday 4/14/2017: Milwaukee has no chance in a 1-hitter by Matt Cain
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's right-hander Matt Cain is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Milwaukee found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Cain 3rd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 36th shutouts in his career. '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.' Cain (3-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 124 pitches. San Francisco's shortstop Elvis Andrus collected 4 hits in 5 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring twice with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Cain. San Francisco scored 10 runs on 16 hits.
Thursday 4/13/2017: Max Muncy punishes Philadelphia with three dingers
PHILADELPHIA - Max Muncy beat Philadelphia, but he did it without mercy, playing like a one man wrecking crew. San Diego's second baseman slugged three homeruns, once again proving that he is among the elite sluggers. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Allen Webster in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right-center. In the 2nd inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Allen Webster. His 3rd blast, a solo homerun off Nick Ramirez in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 475 feet from home plate. Max went 3 for 5, scoring three runs with 3 RBI. San Diego scored 10 runs on 13 hits.
Tuesday 4/11/2017: Dallas Keuchel pitches 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Dallas Keuchel took the mound and never left. And Milwaukee hitters couldn't touch him at all. Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 16 career shutouts in 141 games started. Eric Young Jr. spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 6th inning. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Keuchel (2-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 107 pitches. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was rightfielder J.D. Martinez, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) scored 7 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 4/11/2017: Justin Morneau collects 2000th hit against Boston
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's first baseman Justin Morneau already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. In 12 years of big league action so far, Justin has compiled a batting average of .288, along with 300 homeruns and 1156 RBI. 'I still remember my first hit. But the one today is something special. I'll definitely keep that ball!' He hit a single in the 7th off David Phelps for number 2000.
Monday 4/10/2017: St. Louis' Galvis wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was New York (A)'s Gerrit Cole, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Gerrit went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, while fanning 13 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis' shortstop Freddy Galvis. Freddy went 13 for 31 (.419), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 11 RBI.
Sunday 4/9/2017: Corey Kluber blanks Pittsburgh with a 2-hitter
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Corey Kluber is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Pittsburgh found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Kluber 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 26th shutouts in his career. Kluber (2-0) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 70 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Bryce Harper helped Kluber at the plate, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, homering once, and collecting 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Friday 4/7/2017: Mike Pelfrey quiets Boston bats with shutout
BOSTON - Boston's offense is good, but Los Angeles (A)'s Mike Pelfrey was even better. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Pelfrey (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 105 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Los Angeles (A) was rightfielder Mookie Betts, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, hitting 2 doubles, scoring three runs. Los Angeles (A) scored 12 runs on 16 hits.
Wednesday 4/5/2017: Max Fried (CIN) will miss 6-7 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati is without its southpaw Max Fried for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mitch Haniger in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Fried was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle.
Wednesday 4/5/2017: Atlanta has no chance in a 2-hitter by Matt Cain
ATLANTA - Matt Cain had his best stuff going, and Atlanta hitters had nothing to cheer about. San Francisco's right-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Cain (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 2, throwing 128 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Hunter Pence helped Cain at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, scoring twice with 2 RBI. San Francisco scored 6 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 4/4/2017: Chuck James blanks San Francisco with a 2-hitter
ATLANTA - Chuck James had his best stuff going, and San Francisco hitters were chanceless. Atlanta's left-hander fired a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. James (1-0) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 111 pitches. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' The hitting star for Atlanta was second baseman Argenis Reyes, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB. Atlanta improved its record to 2-0, scoring 1 run on 3 hits.
Monday 4/3/2017: Gio Gonzalez pitches 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia
ST. LOUIS - With his best stuff going, St. Louis' Gio Gonzalez overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Philadelphia had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the left-hander. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Gonzalez (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 122 pitches. St. Louis' centerfielder Jorge Soler went 3 for 4, hitting two dingers, scoring three times with 6 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Gonzalez. The final score of the game was 17-0.
Monday 4/3/2017: It's NO-NO time for Clayton Kershaw against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - With his best stuff going, Los Angeles (N)'s Clayton Kershaw overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. New York (N) had no chance, getting NO hits against the left-hander. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Kershaw (1-0) fanned 4 and walked 3, throwing 102 pitches. Prince Fielder provided Los Angeles (N) with the offense Kershaw needed as he finished 1 for 4, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0.
General News
Monday 4/3/2017 :
LAN: Clayton Kershaw pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (N)!!
STL: Gio Gonzalez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Tuesday 4/4/2017 :
ATL: Chuck James pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
SDG: Corey Kluber pitches a 3-hit shutout against Miami!!
Wednesday 4/5/2017 :
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
STL: Cole Hamels strikes out 15 against Philadelphia.
Thursday 4/6/2017 :
Lane Adams hits a 506-foot homerun!!
ATL: Tom Gorzelanny pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 4/7/2017 :
LAA: Mike Pelfrey pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
CHN: Adam Wainwright pitches a 3-hit shutout against Miami!!
Saturday 4/8/2017 :
LAA: Jimmy Gobble pitches a 3-hit shutout against Boston!!
Troy Tulowitzki hits a 498-foot homerun!!
Sunday 4/9/2017 :
CHN: Nick Adenhart strikes out 15 against Miami.
SDG: Corey Kluber pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Monday 4/10/2017 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Gerrit Cole (NYA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 1.06, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Freddy Galvis (STL)!
He batted .419 in 31 AB, with 6 HR and 11 RBI.
Tuesday 4/11/2017 :
BAL: Justin Morneau gets his 2000th career hit!!
LAN: Dallas Keuchel pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Thursday 4/13/2017 :
SDG: Max Muncy crushes 3 homers against Philadelphia.
Friday 4/14/2017 :
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Sunday 4/16/2017 :
LAN: Matt Joyce drives in 8 runs against New York (N).
SFG: Tim Lincecum strikes out 15 against Milwaukee.
Monday 4/17/2017 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Alex Gordon (TOR)!
He batted .522 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 13 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Matt Joyce (LAN)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 6 HR and 18 RBI.
LAN: Matt Joyce has 8 RBI against Philadelphia.
Transactions
Monday 4/3/2017 :
New York (A) : Free agent Angel Pagan has been signed to a contract of $12,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Colorado : Free agent Joey Devine has been signed to a contract of $2,260,000 per year, for 1 years.
Philadelphia: Released P Sergio Escalona.
Philadelphia: Released C Alex Jackson.
Philadelphia: Released 3B James Jones.
Philadelphia: Released C Mark Kolozsvary.
Philadelphia: Released 1B David MacKinnon.
Philadelphia: Released RF Mark Mathias.
Philadelphia: Released P Ryan Meisinger.
Philadelphia: Released P Conner Menez.
Philadelphia: Released P Seth Romero.
Philadelphia: Released 1B Richie Shaffer.
Philadelphia: Released P Jeremy Walker.
Philadelphia: Released P Brendon Little.
Philadelphia: Released RF Cooper Hummel.
Philadelphia: Released P Chris Flexen.
Chicago (A): Released P Tucker Davidson.
Chicago (A): Released P Nick Hernandez.
Chicago (A): Released P Alex B. Sanchez.
Chicago (A): Released C Brett Sullivan.
Chicago (A): Released P Stephen Tarpley.
Chicago (A): Released P Tyson Miller.
Chicago (A): Released P Kyle Cody.
Chicago (A): Released 2B Amed Rosario.
Milwaukee : Free agent Ricky Nolasco has been signed to a contract of $2,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Cliff P. Lee has been signed to a contract of $2,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Lastings Milledge has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Drew Stubbs has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Trevor Plouffe has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Eric Young Jr. has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Detroit : Free agent Vinnie Pestano has been signed to a contract of $656,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Free agent Travis Buck has been signed to a contract of $656,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Free agent Grant Balfour has been signed to a contract of $1,196,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Free agent Oscar Villarreal has been signed to a contract of $744,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Free agent Tony Torcato has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Minnesota and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
2B Robinson Cano
Minnesota gets :
P Bubby Rossman
Philadelphia : Free agent Adam Moore has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston: Released P Mike Montgomery.
Houston: Released P Michael Brady.
Trade between Baltimore and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
P Andrew Suarez
Baltimore gets :
SS Edwin Encarnacion
New York (A) : Free agent Jose Veras has been signed to a contract of $552,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Monday 4/3/2017 :
LAA: Jacob deGrom was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
TEX: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
Wednesday 4/5/2017 :
CIN: Max Fried was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
COL: Brandon Nimmo was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/6/2017 :
DET: Austin Slater was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 4/7/2017 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Nolan Arenado was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 4/8/2017 :
DET: Brett Lawrie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 4/9/2017 :
TEX: Jair Jurrgens was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Cliff P. Lee was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/10/2017 :
BOS: Kyle Schwarber Schwarber was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: Collin McHugh was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 4/11/2017 :
KCR: Josh Bell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TEX: James McCann was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PHI: Jeff Mathis Mathis was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
STL: Freddy Galvis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Wednesday 4/12/2017 :
LAA: Mike Pelfrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Lane Adams Adams was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/13/2017 :
BOS: David Phelps was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: James Paxton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Friday 4/14/2017 :
PHI: James Darnell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/15/2017 :
TOR: Alex Avila Avila was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIA: Kevin Kouzmanoff was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Sunday 4/16/2017 :
PHI: Anthony Banda was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Max Muncy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
MIL: Jon Jay was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Monday 4/17/2017 :
MIL: Elias Diaz Diaz was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
COL: Johan Santana was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
COL: Joey Devine was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Max 35 GS.
Breaking News
Monday 4/17/2017: Colorado's Devine severely injured
COLORADO - Colorado's right-hander Joey Devine suffered a severe injury on Monday and will be out for at least 5-6 weeks. In the 8th of the game against Cincinnati he experienced pain in his throwing arm and had to leave the game. Ruptured Bicep Tendon was the diagnosis after x-rays were taken in a nearby hospital. The message shocked teammates and team officials. Opposing players hit .167 against Joey this season. While posting an ERA of 2.57 he went 1-0 in 0 starts, fanning 8 and walking 0 hitters. He's 6th in the National League in wins!
Monday 4/17/2017: Gordon and Joyce win Player of the Week award
Alex Gordon from Toronto wins his 4th Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the American League. He hit .522 with 13 RBI and slugged .957 in 23 at bats. Matt Joyce from Los Angeles (N) wins his 2nd Player of the Week award for putting up the best numbers this week in the National League. Matt pounded opposing pitchers, hitting .480 with 6 HR and 18 RBI while slugging 1.200. Matt is hitting .319 this year, with 15 hits in 47 at bats. He has driven in 21 runs, slugging .723. He's 2nd in the National League in RBIs and 6th in homeruns!
Friday 4/14/2017: Milwaukee has no chance in a 1-hitter by Matt Cain
SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's right-hander Matt Cain is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Milwaukee found out the hard way, getting just one hit. Cain 3rd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 36th shutouts in his career. '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.' Cain (3-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 1, throwing 124 pitches. San Francisco's shortstop Elvis Andrus collected 4 hits in 5 trips to the plate, blasting a homerun, scoring twice with 4 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Cain. San Francisco scored 10 runs on 16 hits.
Thursday 4/13/2017: Max Muncy punishes Philadelphia with three dingers
PHILADELPHIA - Max Muncy beat Philadelphia, but he did it without mercy, playing like a one man wrecking crew. San Diego's second baseman slugged three homeruns, once again proving that he is among the elite sluggers. His 1st shot, a solo homerun off Allen Webster in the 1st inning, cleared the fence in right-center. In the 2nd inning he unloaded a solo homerun off Allen Webster. His 3rd blast, a solo homerun off Nick Ramirez in the 3rd inning, landed an estimated 475 feet from home plate. Max went 3 for 5, scoring three runs with 3 RBI. San Diego scored 10 runs on 13 hits.
Tuesday 4/11/2017: Dallas Keuchel pitches 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee
MILWAUKEE - Dallas Keuchel took the mound and never left. And Milwaukee hitters couldn't touch him at all. Los Angeles (N)'s left-hander gave up just one hit in his 1st shutout of the season. He now has 16 career shutouts in 141 games started. Eric Young Jr. spoiled the bid for a no-hitter when he singled with two outs in the 6th inning. 'My catcher called a very good game. I have to give credit to him.' Keuchel (2-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking none, throwing 107 pitches. The hitting star for Los Angeles (N) was rightfielder J.D. Martinez, he finished with 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, hitting a double, and driving in 2 runs. Los Angeles (N) scored 7 runs on 11 hits.
Tuesday 4/11/2017: Justin Morneau collects 2000th hit against Boston
BALTIMORE - Baltimore's first baseman Justin Morneau already had some highlights in his career, and today he added another one, getting his 2000th career hit. In 12 years of big league action so far, Justin has compiled a batting average of .288, along with 300 homeruns and 1156 RBI. 'I still remember my first hit. But the one today is something special. I'll definitely keep that ball!' He hit a single in the 7th off David Phelps for number 2000.
Monday 4/10/2017: St. Louis' Galvis wins Player of the Week award
The American League's best player of the week was New York (A)'s Gerrit Cole, who wins the award for the 2nd time in his career. Gerrit went 2-0 with an ERA of 1.06, while fanning 13 in 17 innings of work. He hurled a shutout as well. It's the 1st time that the National League Player of the Week award goes to St. Louis' shortstop Freddy Galvis. Freddy went 13 for 31 (.419), while hitting 6 HR and collecting 11 RBI.
Sunday 4/9/2017: Corey Kluber blanks Pittsburgh with a 2-hitter
SAN DIEGO - San Diego's right-hander Corey Kluber is clearly one of the best pitchers in the game. Pittsburgh found out the hard way, getting just 2 hits. Kluber 2nd shutout this season was a masterpiece, as he was almost untouchable. He has now hurled 26th shutouts in his career. Kluber (2-0) struck out 7 and issued 1 BB, throwing 70 of 103 pitches for strikes. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Bryce Harper helped Kluber at the plate, he stroked 1 hit in 4 AB, homering once, and collecting 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 6-0.
Friday 4/7/2017: Mike Pelfrey quiets Boston bats with shutout
BOSTON - Boston's offense is good, but Los Angeles (A)'s Mike Pelfrey was even better. The right-hander fired his 1st shutout of the season, a 2-hitter. Pelfrey (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 1, throwing 105 pitches. 'I had my stuff going. Everything I tried worked. What a day!' The hitting star for Los Angeles (A) was rightfielder Mookie Betts, he stroked 3 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, hitting 2 doubles, scoring three runs. Los Angeles (A) scored 12 runs on 16 hits.
Wednesday 4/5/2017: Max Fried (CIN) will miss 6-7 weeks
CINCINNATI - Cincinnati is without its southpaw Max Fried for at least 6-7 weeks. He injured himself while throwing a pitch to Mitch Haniger in a game against Chicago (N). His face showed signs of pain immediately after the ball left his hand. After being taken to a local hospital, Fried was examined by specialists. The diagnosis revealed the sad truth, a Pulled Tricep Muscle.
Wednesday 4/5/2017: Atlanta has no chance in a 2-hitter by Matt Cain
ATLANTA - Matt Cain had his best stuff going, and Atlanta hitters had nothing to cheer about. San Francisco's right-hander pitched a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. Cain (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 11 while walking 2, throwing 128 pitches. 'I didn't feel that I had good stuff while warming up. But it got better the more I threw the ball. I guess I was lucky.' Hunter Pence helped Cain at the plate, he got 2 hits in 4 AB, blasting a homerun, scoring twice with 2 RBI. San Francisco scored 6 runs on 8 hits.
Tuesday 4/4/2017: Chuck James blanks San Francisco with a 2-hitter
ATLANTA - Chuck James had his best stuff going, and San Francisco hitters were chanceless. Atlanta's left-hander fired a 2-hitter, his 1st shutout of the season. James (1-0) fanned 4 and walked none, throwing 111 pitches. 'Today I just felt fine. I had a good feeling while warming up.' The hitting star for Atlanta was second baseman Argenis Reyes, he finished with 1 hit in 4 AB. Atlanta improved its record to 2-0, scoring 1 run on 3 hits.
Monday 4/3/2017: Gio Gonzalez pitches 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia
ST. LOUIS - With his best stuff going, St. Louis' Gio Gonzalez overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. Philadelphia had no chance, collecting just 2 hits against the left-hander. 'Giving my team a chance to win is the most important thing for me. I was able to do it today.' Gonzalez (1-0) was overpowering, fanning 10 while walking 2, throwing 122 pitches. St. Louis' centerfielder Jorge Soler went 3 for 4, hitting two dingers, scoring three times with 6 RBI. That was enough to support the brilliant performance of Gonzalez. The final score of the game was 17-0.
Monday 4/3/2017: It's NO-NO time for Clayton Kershaw against New York (N)
NEW YORK (N) - With his best stuff going, Los Angeles (N)'s Clayton Kershaw overmatched the opposing hitters all day long. New York (N) had no chance, getting NO hits against the left-hander. 'Well, the ball went where I wanted it. I was able to hit the corners with all of my pitches. I'm so happy that it was enough to pitch such a great game.' Kershaw (1-0) fanned 4 and walked 3, throwing 102 pitches. Prince Fielder provided Los Angeles (N) with the offense Kershaw needed as he finished 1 for 4, blasting a homerun, with 3 RBI. The final score of the game was 8-0.
General News
Monday 4/3/2017 :
LAN: Clayton Kershaw pitches a NO-HITTER against New York (N)!!
STL: Gio Gonzalez pitches a 2-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Tuesday 4/4/2017 :
ATL: Chuck James pitches a 2-hit shutout against San Francisco!!
SDG: Corey Kluber pitches a 3-hit shutout against Miami!!
Wednesday 4/5/2017 :
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 2-hit shutout against Atlanta!!
STL: Cole Hamels strikes out 15 against Philadelphia.
Thursday 4/6/2017 :
Lane Adams hits a 506-foot homerun!!
ATL: Tom Gorzelanny pitches a 3-hit shutout against Philadelphia!!
Friday 4/7/2017 :
LAA: Mike Pelfrey pitches a 2-hit shutout against Boston!!
CHN: Adam Wainwright pitches a 3-hit shutout against Miami!!
Saturday 4/8/2017 :
LAA: Jimmy Gobble pitches a 3-hit shutout against Boston!!
Troy Tulowitzki hits a 498-foot homerun!!
Sunday 4/9/2017 :
CHN: Nick Adenhart strikes out 15 against Miami.
SDG: Corey Kluber pitches a 2-hit shutout against Pittsburgh!!
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 3-hit shutout against New York (N)!!
Monday 4/10/2017 :
American League-Player of the Week:
P Gerrit Cole (NYA)!
He won 2 games, with one shutout, pitched 17 innings with an ERA of 1.06, fanning 13.
National League-Player of the Week:
SS Freddy Galvis (STL)!
He batted .419 in 31 AB, with 6 HR and 11 RBI.
Tuesday 4/11/2017 :
BAL: Justin Morneau gets his 2000th career hit!!
LAN: Dallas Keuchel pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Thursday 4/13/2017 :
SDG: Max Muncy crushes 3 homers against Philadelphia.
Friday 4/14/2017 :
SFG: Matt Cain pitches a 1-hit shutout against Milwaukee!!
Sunday 4/16/2017 :
LAN: Matt Joyce drives in 8 runs against New York (N).
SFG: Tim Lincecum strikes out 15 against Milwaukee.
Monday 4/17/2017 :
American League-Player of the Week:
LF Alex Gordon (TOR)!
He batted .522 in 23 AB, with 2 HR and 13 RBI.
National League-Player of the Week:
LF Matt Joyce (LAN)!
He batted .480 in 25 AB, with 6 HR and 18 RBI.
LAN: Matt Joyce has 8 RBI against Philadelphia.
Transactions
Monday 4/3/2017 :
New York (A) : Free agent Angel Pagan has been signed to a contract of $12,500,000 per year, for 1 years.
Colorado : Free agent Joey Devine has been signed to a contract of $2,260,000 per year, for 1 years.
Philadelphia: Released P Sergio Escalona.
Philadelphia: Released C Alex Jackson.
Philadelphia: Released 3B James Jones.
Philadelphia: Released C Mark Kolozsvary.
Philadelphia: Released 1B David MacKinnon.
Philadelphia: Released RF Mark Mathias.
Philadelphia: Released P Ryan Meisinger.
Philadelphia: Released P Conner Menez.
Philadelphia: Released P Seth Romero.
Philadelphia: Released 1B Richie Shaffer.
Philadelphia: Released P Jeremy Walker.
Philadelphia: Released P Brendon Little.
Philadelphia: Released RF Cooper Hummel.
Philadelphia: Released P Chris Flexen.
Chicago (A): Released P Tucker Davidson.
Chicago (A): Released P Nick Hernandez.
Chicago (A): Released P Alex B. Sanchez.
Chicago (A): Released C Brett Sullivan.
Chicago (A): Released P Stephen Tarpley.
Chicago (A): Released P Tyson Miller.
Chicago (A): Released P Kyle Cody.
Chicago (A): Released 2B Amed Rosario.
Milwaukee : Free agent Ricky Nolasco has been signed to a contract of $2,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Cliff P. Lee has been signed to a contract of $2,000,000 per year, for 1 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Lastings Milledge has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Drew Stubbs has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Trevor Plouffe has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Milwaukee : Free agent Eric Young Jr. has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Detroit : Free agent Vinnie Pestano has been signed to a contract of $656,000 per year, for 1 years.
Detroit : Free agent Travis Buck has been signed to a contract of $656,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Free agent Grant Balfour has been signed to a contract of $1,196,000 per year, for 1 years.
Toronto : Free agent Oscar Villarreal has been signed to a contract of $744,000 per year, for 1 years.
Seattle : Free agent Tony Torcato has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Trade between Minnesota and San Francisco :
San Francisco gets :
2B Robinson Cano
Minnesota gets :
P Bubby Rossman
Philadelphia : Free agent Adam Moore has been signed to a contract of $0 per year, for 0 years.
Houston: Released P Mike Montgomery.
Houston: Released P Michael Brady.
Trade between Baltimore and San Diego :
San Diego gets :
P Andrew Suarez
Baltimore gets :
SS Edwin Encarnacion
New York (A) : Free agent Jose Veras has been signed to a contract of $552,000 per year, for 1 years.
Injuries
Monday 4/3/2017 :
LAA: Jacob deGrom was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
TEX: Scott Kazmir was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2-3 weeks.
Wednesday 4/5/2017 :
CIN: Max Fried was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Pulled Tricep Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6-7 weeks.
COL: Brandon Nimmo was injured while making a catch.
Diagnosis: Strained Rib Cage Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/6/2017 :
DET: Austin Slater was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Jammed Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
Friday 4/7/2017 :
SEA: Matt Holliday was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Strained Achilles Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 1-2 weeks.
SEA: Nolan Arenado was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Blister On Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Saturday 4/8/2017 :
DET: Brett Lawrie was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 6 days.
Sunday 4/9/2017 :
TEX: Jair Jurrgens was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIL: Cliff P. Lee was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is out for about 1-2 weeks.
Monday 4/10/2017 :
BOS: Kyle Schwarber Schwarber was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Knocked Out Teeth.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
CIN: Collin McHugh was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Tight Shoulder.
He will be OK in about one week.
Tuesday 4/11/2017 :
KCR: Josh Bell was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Groin Muscle.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
TEX: James McCann was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 4 days.
PHI: Jeff Mathis Mathis was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Dislocated Shoulder.
He will be OK in about 3-4 weeks.
STL: Freddy Galvis was injured being hit by a pitch.
Diagnosis: Bruised Finger.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
Wednesday 4/12/2017 :
LAA: Mike Pelfrey was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Hyper Extended Elbow.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
ATL: Lane Adams Adams was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Sprained Wrist.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Thursday 4/13/2017 :
BOS: David Phelps was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Sore Shoulder.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 5 days.
KCR: James Paxton was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Stiff Elbow.
He will be OK in about 2 weeks.
Friday 4/14/2017 :
PHI: James Darnell was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
Saturday 4/15/2017 :
TOR: Alex Avila Avila was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Fractured Nose.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
MIA: Kevin Kouzmanoff was injured while throwing a ball.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Elbow Ligament.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
Sunday 4/16/2017 :
PHI: Anthony Banda was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Strained Elbow Ligament.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take one week.
SDG: Max Muncy was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Pulled Back Muscle.
He is out for about 2 weeks.
MIL: Jon Jay was injured while running the bases.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Hamstring Muscle.
He is out for about 4 weeks.
Monday 4/17/2017 :
MIL: Elias Diaz Diaz was injured in a collision at home plate.
Diagnosis: Bruised Hand.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 days.
COL: Johan Santana was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Inflamed Tricep Tendon.
He is day-to-day, but full recovery will take 3 weeks.
COL: Joey Devine was injured while pitching.
Diagnosis: Ruptured Bicep Tendon.
He is out for about 5-6 weeks.
