The Dodgers placed Ted Lilly on the 15-day disabled list Sunday due to a neck sprain and recalled right-hander Matt Magill for that day’s start against the Braves.
Today’s MLB starting lineups: June 9
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
D-backs add to inspirational story, select Hahn
D-backs President and CEO Derrick Hall announced Arizona’s 34th round pick on Saturday, and his voice grew with pride with each passing word. In a special moment, the team chose paralyzed former Arizona State outfielder Cory Hahn.
Latos continues to stymie Cards as Reds even set
Mat Latos pitched seven innings of two-run ball and Jay Bruce and Devin Mesoraco homered to lead the Reds to a series-evening win against the Cardinals on Saturday, 4-2.
Pettitte dominates Mariners for 250th career victory
Andy Pettitte held the Mariners to just three hits over 7 1/3 innings, logging the 250th victory of his career in leading the Yankees to a 3-1 victory on Saturday afternoon at Safeco Field.
Hechavarria lifts Marlins to 20-inning marathon win
Adeiny Hechavarria’s RBI single in the 20th inning lifted Miami to a 2-1 win over the Mets in a game that matched the longest in Marlins history. A crowd of 20,338 witnessed the most innings ever at Citi Field in a game that lasted six hours and 25 minutes.
Davis’ walk-off single gives Blue Jays marathon win
After an entire game’s worth of extra innings in a scoring gridlock, Rajai Davis’ single down the left-field line drove in Emilio Bonifacio, and sent the Blue Jays to a 4-3 walk-off win over the Rangers on Saturday at Rogers Centre.
New leader at SS in latest All-Star vote
The Orioles are making noise again in the American League East, and they’re making a few loud statements in the latest All-Star Game voting results as well.
MLB.com-sponsored golfer leads PGA Tour event
PGA Tour rookie Shawn Stefani, the golfer sporting the MLB.com logo on his bag, is heading into Sunday with the lead in the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis, Tenn.
McGowan activated from 60-day DL
Major League Baseball is a vessel for incredible stories of perseverance and second chances. Dustin McGowan has spent so much time with the letters “DL” beside his name, it’s sometimes hard to remember that the right-hander was once ranked as Baseball America’s No. 1 prospect in the Blue Jays organization in 2005.
Top prospect Cole set to debut, start Tuesday vs. SF
Gerrit Cole spent much of Spring Training forcing the Pirates to imagine how special he could be as a big league pitcher. Imagination will make way for realization Tuesday night, when Cole will make his Major League debut, starting at PNC Park against the San Francisco Giants and Tim Lincecum.
Trumbo, Aybar lead Angels to Game 1 victory
Playing their first game in three days, and first of a split doubleheader at Fenway Park, the Angels got a solid start from Tommy Hanson and used a four-run seventh inning to distance themselves in a 9-5 win over the Red Sox on Saturday afternoon.
Rehab assignment could be soon for Jackson
Austin Jackson, who has missed about four weeks with a pulled left hamstring, could finally be nearing a Minor League rehab assignment as the hamstring frees him to run at full speed.
Anibal scratched from next start with stiff shoulder
Tigers manager Jim Leyland announced prior to Saturday’s game against the Indians that Anibal Sanchez has been scratched from his start tomorrow due to a stiff shoulder.
Karstens undergoes surgery, further weakening staff
Dr. Neal ElAttrache debrided Jeff Karstens’ rotator cuff and labrum Friday in Los Angeles. The initial prognosis is for Karstens to be able to begin a throwing program in 10-12 weeks — the latest in a string of disheartening developments for the popular and combative pitcher.
Sucre placed on DL as Triunfel gets recalled
Rookie catcher Jesus Sucre was placed on the 15-day disabled list by the Mariners on Saturday as infielder Carlos Triunfel was recalled from Triple-A Tacoma to take his spot on the 25-man roster.
McAllister on DL, Carrasco called up for Saturday start
Carlos Carrasco was promoted from Triple-A to start Saturday after appealing an earlier eight-game suspension to be eligible to play. In a corresponding move, Zach McAllister was placed on the 15-day DL with a right middle finger sprain.