Chip Ambres
Chip Ambres was quickly recalled from Triple-A Portland and got the start in right field for Brian Giles on Tuesday night. |
Joe Thatcher
Joe Thatcher will take Brett Tomko's place in the Padres bullpen. This is the fourth time this season he has been called up. |
Michael Cuddyer
According to MLB.com, Michael Cuddyer is eligible to return to action on Sunday but a return then seems highly unlikely. He isn't even close to being sent down on a rehab assignment, so a target date for his return is not yet available. |
Francisco Liriano
Francisco Liriano is 6-0 with a 3.37 ERA and a 45:9 K:BB ratio over 42.2 innings since June 1. "It's a great feeling now because everything is working," Liriano told the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. "I think I'm close to where I need to be. I just need to continue doing what I'm doing right now." |
Moises Alou
Alou told the Norwich (Conn.) Bulletin, "There's a pretty good chance I might be (playing for the Mets) Friday. There's a chance I may wait until after the All-Star break, but my goal is to be back in New York this weekend." |
Roy Oswalt
MLB.com reports that Roy Oswalt had a relatively successful mound session on Tuesday, as he tested his left hip one last time before making his Friday start. |
Ryan Zimmerman
The Washington Times reports that Ryan Zimmerman took batting practice on the field Tuesday for the first time since late May. |
Joel Pineiro
Joel Pineiro recorded his first win since April 29th against the Phillies on Tuesday. He went 6.1 shoutout innings, allowing five hits and three walks. He struck out three. |
Rick Ankiel
Rick Ankiel hit his 19th home run of the season on Tuesday, a solo shot of Phillies LHP Cole Hamels. It was just his fifth off a lefty this season and already his fourth of July. |
Ryan Ludwick
Ryan Ludwick hit his 18th home run of the season on Tuesday. |
