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Max Scherzer improved to 10-0 and struck out 10 Orioles on Monday night as the Tigers defeated the Orioles 5-1. Scherzer allowed one run and seven hits in six innings. His only mistake was the pitch Chris Davis hit his major league-leading 24th homer in the second, but Scherzer struck out Davis with the bases loaded in the fifth and the Orioles down by two runs. Scherzer lowered his ERA to 3.08 this season for the AL Central leaders. Scherzer is having a great season as he also has a 3.08 ERA and 116 strikeouts to go along with his perfect record. He is putting together an elite fantasy campaign.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Giancarlo Stanton belted two home runs and the second one was the game-winner on Monday night against the Diamondbacks. Stanton drove in all three runs for the Marlins on this night.
• Albert Pujols went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Monday night against Seattle. Pujols is now batting .266, which is the highest it has been since late April.
• James Shields threw six strong innings of one-run ball Monday against the Indians, but he continues to little run support from his teammates. Shields remains winless since April 30. Shields has gone at least seven innings and has  allowed two runs or less in six out of his last seven starts, but he doesn’t have any wins to show for it.
• Freddie Freeman belted a game winning two-run home run early Tuesday morning as the Braves defeated the Mets 2-1. The game ended at 1:22am local time after a 3 1/2 hour rain delay. Freeman is now batting .327 with 7 home runs and 48 RBI.
• Ian Kennedy has dropped his appeal and began serving his 10-game suspension Monday night. The Diamondbacks have a few off days so it appears that Kennedy will only miss one start. He is eligible to return on June 29th.
• Chris Davis belted  his major-league leading 24th homer in the Orioles loss to the Tigers on Monday night.
• Nelson Cruz went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Monday’s 8-7 win over the A’s. Cruz has 18 home runs and is on pace to blow past his career high 33 home runs.
• Roy Oswalt is expected to join the Rockies’ rotation on Thursday against the Nationals. Oswalt has pitched well at Double-A Tulsa since he joined the Rockies in May. He has a  2.16 ERA in 33 1/3 innings. He may be worth adding in deep mixed leagues and NL-Only leagues for a small investment with your FAAB budget.
• Chase Utley (oblique) could begin a minor league rehab assignment as early as today. He has been taking batting practice in recent days and reports no issues.
• Ryan Madson (elbow) could resume throwing from a mound this weekend or early next week. Madson has had multiple setbacks in his recovery from Tommy John Surgery so at this point there is really no reason to be excited about this news.

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The Tampa Bay Rays recalled top prospect Wil Myers on Sunday night. He will join the Rays on Tuesday for their doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox. Myers hit .314 with 37 home runs in the minors last year with Kansas City and many thought the Rays should have had Myers start the year in Tampa Bay. But, they sent him back to Triple-A for more seasoning and more importantly for the Rays, they were simply looking to save money for the future. By delaying Myers service time, the Rays can push back his arbitration eligibility by a season. Myers should play everyday and if he is still avaliable, go grab him now.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Johnny Cueto threw six innings strong innings in his return from the disabled list Sunday against the Brewers and now is 4-0 with a 2.08 ERA this year. When Cueto is healthy he is one of the best pitchers in baseball.
• Jered Weaver did not have his best stuff on Sunday as he allowed five runs on seven hits over six innings Sunday in a loss to the Yankees. The big blow to Weaver was the three-run home run hit by Travis Hafner in the third inning. Weaver will look to get back on track on Friday against the Pirates.
• Tori Hunter hit his 300th career home run Sunday in the Tigers win against the Twins. He finished the day 2-for-5 with three RBI.
• Alex Cobb (concussion) was placed on the 7-day concussion disabled list on Sunday. Cobb was diagnosed with a mild concussion after being hit in the head by an Eric Hosmer line drive Saturday at Tropicana Field.
  
• Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that Yasiel Puig will likely remain with the team once Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp return from the disabled list. Crawford and Kemp are both dealing with hamstring injuries.
• Starling Marte (oblique) entered Sunday’s game and went 0-for-2 after entering the game as part of a sixth-inning double-switch. The fact that he entered the game and played is a great sign that he is going to avoid a stint on the disabled list.
• Chris Davis belted his 23rd home run on Sunday as the Orioles defeated the Red Sox. The home run was the 100th of his career. Davis went 2-for-4 with 3 RBI in the game and is now batting .335 this year.
• Carlos Marmol blew another save on Sunday as he gave up four runs on three hits and a walk. This one was epic and all the blame needs to be placed on the shoulders of Cubs manager Dale Sveum. Cubs closer, Kevin Gregg had pitched four straight days and was not avaliable Sunday. To that point, Sveum MUST have another option besides Marmol – even if it is a bad option. Marmol can not be anywhere near the mound in the 9th inning of a game.
• Mark Teixeira (wrist) had an MRI on his right wrist Sunday and it revealed inflammation not a tear. Its possible he could still be placed on the disabled list, but for now this is good news for Teixeira.

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The Colorado Rockies received devastating news on Thursday when All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki went down with a broken rib. Tulowitzki has been dealing with the injury for the past few weeks and he aggravated it again when he was diving for a ball in Thursday’s loss to the Nationals. Tulo will most likely be out 4-to-6 weeks. It is good news that the injury is not season-ending, but the frustration for Tulowitzki owners. Its scary to think the type of offensive production he would provide IF he could ever stay healthy for a full season.

The Rockies received the news on Tulowitzki the same day that both Dexter Fowler and Carlos Gonzalez both suffered injuries. Gonzalez was standing in the on-deck circle and was hit on his left foot by a foul ball hit by Jordan Pacheco. Gonzalez said he is sore and should be back soon. Fowler, has a bruised right finger and he too feels that he won’t be out of the Rockies lineup very long.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Starling Marte (rib cage) was a late scratch on Thursday and is considered day-to-day. Alex Presley filled in for Marte on Thursday and the Pirates are hoping an MRI on Marte won’t reveal an oblique injury.
• A.J. Burnett (calf) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right calf retroactive to June 9th. The Pirates have not yet announced who will fill in for Burnett in the rotation.
• Jose Reyes (ankle) is inching closer to beginning a rehab assignment. Reyes will play in simulated games  on Friday and could be cleared for a rehab assignment at High-A Dunedin if he continues to progress well.
• Adam Wainwright earned his 10th win Thursday, holding the Mets scoreless on four hits over seven innings with six strikeouts. The two walks he issued matched a season high which brings his season walk total to 9 compared to his 97 strikeouts.
• Derek Jeter (ankle) has been cleared to begin running the bases and other baseball activities. The timetable for his return is still for sometime after the All-Star Game.
• Angel Pagan (hamstring) resumed running on Thursday and also planned to take batting practice. Its possible Pagan could return this weekend, but early next week is more likely for him.
• J.J. Putz (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Reno on Monday. Heath Bell has done a nice job filling in for Putz as the D’Backs closer, so it will be interesting to see if Putz gets his job back once he returns for the disabled list.
• Aaron Hill (hand) could begin a rehab assignment this weekend. He has played in a few extended spring training games and has not had a setback. D’Backs manager Kirk Gibson thinks Hill can return in a couple of weeks.
• Matt Cain allowed two hits over 6 2/3 innings and combined with three Giants relievers to shutout the Pirates on Thursday. This was Cain’s second straight solid outing.

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Gerrit Cole’s major league debut in Pittsburgh Tuesday night was scripted like a Hollywood movie. Cole, the top pick in the 2011 draft, allowed two runs and seven hits in 6 1/3 innings after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis earlier in the day. He began his highly anticipated career with a three-pitch strikeout against Gregor Blanco. The Giants put two runners on in the first inning and loaded the bases in the second against Cole, but failed to score in either inning. Cole threw strike after strike and worked off his fastball, which touched 99 mph, and did not walk a batter throughout the game. He will face the Dodgers in his next start on Sunday.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Dodgers manager Don Mattingly finally made the right decision and removed Brandon League from the closer’s role on Tuesday and appointed Kenley Jansen as the new closer. Jansen responded nicely as he earned the save last night as the Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks 5-3. Jansen should have been the closer from the beginning of the season and there is no reason to think that he won’t be a top closer for the remainder of the year.
• Yoenis Cespedes (hamstring) is considered day-to-day after leaving Tuesday’s game with left hamstring tightness. When Cespedes returns, don’t be surprised to see him DH and not play in the outfield.
• Max Scherzer improved to 9-0 with seven strong innings against the Royals Tuesday night. Scherzer surrendered just two hits and racked up six strikeouts as the Tigers held onto win. Scherzer is one of the best pitchers in baseball right now and he continues to prove it.
• Desmond Jennings returned to the leadoff spot and belted two home runs on Tuesday night as the Rays defeated the Red Sox. Jennings is starting to do what the Rays knew he could do at the major league level.
• Matt Kemp (hamstring) has not yet resumed running after his setback on Sunday. He did take batting practice on Tuesday, but he will need to run the bases without pain before he goes out on a rehab assignment.
• Cameron Maybin (knee) in back on the disabled list for at least the next six weeks due to damage to the posterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Maybin suffered the injury in his fourth game back after missing 45 games for a wrist injury. Maybin was swinging to bat well since he returned from the DL. He just can’t catch a break this year. Maybin should be dropped in all formats until further notice.
• Johnny Cueto (lat) is eligible to come off the disabled list on Sunday and the Reds are hoping to have their ace back on the mound. Cueto asked the coaching staff this time if he needed to change his delivery, but the team was adamant that the delivery is not the reason Cueto continues to land on the disabled list.
• Wandy Rodriguez (forearm) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday. Rodriguez was removed from his last start on June 5 and is still dealing with tightness in his left forearm. Charlie Morton will make the start in Rodriguez’s place on Thursday.
• David Price (triceps) timetable to begin a rehab assignment has been moved up to early next week. Price said he felt good after a 45-pitch bullpen session on Monday. He was supposed to throw another bullpen session today, but instead will throw a simulated game on Thursday.
• Matt Garza was rocked on Tuesday night as the Reds scored nine runs in five innings. This was Garza’s first loss of the season and he sure did it in style. He will face the Mets in his next start Sunday.

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There were rumors that Dodgers manager Don Mattingly gave some thought to making a change at closer earlier in the season. But, he elected to stay with Brandon League. League has been shaky at best this year barely escaping several tight situations to earn a save. On Monday night, League did not escape, he was downright horrible. League entered the game in the 9th inning with the Dodgers leading 4-1 lead. League blew his fourth save of the season on Monday, allowing four runs in two-thirds of an inning against Arizona. League’s ERA is now at 6.00 and now Mattingly must make a change at closer. Look for Kenley Jansen to get the opportunity for saves in the near future.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Jayson Heyward hit a pair of home runs on Monday night in San Diego. Heyward appears ready to go on a hot streak so the opportunity to buy low is gone. Heyward was batting .142 through June 1st, but since then he is batting .412. This could be a fun summer for Heyward owners.
• Brandon League hit a grand slam and drove in all six runs at foggy Wrigley Field in the Reds 6-2 victory over the Cubs. After the grand slam, League had an RBI single and a RBI ground out. League is not providing fantasy owners with stolen bases as he has in past seasons, but all the other offensive production is still there.
• Adam Dunn went 4-for-4 with two home runs and five RBI in Monday’s win over the Blue Jays. Dunn is only batting .161 this year, but his 16 home runs rank 4th in the American League.
• Yasiel Puig was moved to the cleanup spot Monday and went 3-for-4 in a tough loss to the Diamondbacks. Puig is now batting .500 through his first eight games in the major. Despite all the Dodgers injuries, it is incredible to see a 22-year old kid who has been at the major league level for one week be placed in the cleanup spot. It’s going to be very interesting to see what Dodgers management does when Matt Kemp and Carl Crawford return from the disabled list.
• Miguel Cabrera belted his 18th home run of the year on Monday. It was a two-run homer, but the Tigers lost to the Royals 3-2 in Kansas City. Cabrera is leading the American League in batting average (.361) and RBI (69) and is second in home runs.
• Peter Bourjos (hamstring) returned from the disabled list and went 2-for-4 on Monday. Bourjos looked pretty good after being on the DL for five weeks. It will be interesting to see how productive he can be batting 9th in the Angels batting order.
• Jedd Gyorko (groin) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday. Gyorko had hoped it was just a cramp, but the pain worsened on the flight back to San Diego. Logan Forsythe was activated from the 60-day disabled list and will get regular playing time at second base until Gyorko returns.
• Ian Kinsler (intercostal) increased his rehab workouts on Monday and could be activated from the disabled list by June 20.
• Ryan Braun (thumb) could miss the entire series against the Marlins this week due to a aggravating thumb injury. Since the Brewers are playing the worst team in baseball for the next couple of days, its the perfect time for Braun to get some rest.

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Jordan Zimmermann shutout the Minnesota Twins on Sunday in Game 1 of a double header in Washington. Zimmerman gave up just two hits and had a season-high eight strikeouts in seven innings. In 13 starts this season, Zimmerman has collected 11 quality starts this year and is tied for the National League in wins with 9. We’re about a month away from the All-Star Game in Citi Field in New York, and right now my vote would be for Zimmerman to be named the starting pitcher for the National League. Clayton Kershaw and Adam Wainwright are certainly worthy of the honor as well, but Zimmerman tied Wainwright in wins (9) on Sunday and has a slightly lower ERA than Wainwright. Zimmerman will face Cleveland in his next start.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Yasiel Puig went 2-for-4 on Sunday in the Dodgers 8-1 loss to the Braves. This marked the end of Puig’s first week in the majors and his .464 AVG, 4 HR, 10 RBI line is very impressive. Look for Puig to remain in the leadoff spot for the Dodgers with Carl Crawford on the disabled list.
• Matt Kemp (hamstring) had a minor setback on Sunday while he was running and is no longer expected to return from the disabled list later this week.
• Peter Bourjos (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list today and join the Angels in Baltimore. However, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that Bourjos won’t return to the leadoff spot in the Angels lineup. Scioscia put Mike Trout back in the leadoff spot on Saturday and moved Josh Hamilton as the new No. 2 hitter.
• Jerome Williams will start Wednesday against the Orioles. The Angels need a spot-starter after playing a doubleheader Saturday, so Williams will get a start and after a very poor outing on Sunday from Joe Blanton, it would not be surprising to see Williams get an opportunity to remain in the Angels rotation if Blanton continues to struggle.
• Jedd Gyorko (groin) left Sunday’s game with a groin injury. Gyorko is hoping that it was just a cramp, but he will be re-examined on Monday in San Diego. Gyorko owners can hope for the best, but expect the worst which will mean a trip to the disabled list. Gyorko is batting .330 since May 14th with 5 home runs and 13 RBI.
• Ike Davis was demoted to Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday night. Davis continued to struggle over the weekend against the Marlins. Davis went went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Saturday’s 2-1 loss and 0-for-3 with one strikeout in Sunday’s 8-4 loss. Davis is batting .161 this season and he has 66 strikeouts in 55 games.
  
• Ryan Braun was taken out of Sunday’s game with thumb soreness. It does not appear right now that he will spend time on the disabled list, but he could miss some time.
• Clay Buchholz (neck) is questionable for his start Friday against the Orioles. Buchholz left his start Saturday against the Angels with neck tightness. The Red Sox will reevaluate him early this week.
• Mariano Rivera will not be available on Monday. Rivera picked up his 23rd save Sunday and has pitched on back-to-back days, so the Yankees will give him a day off.

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Zack Greinke was fantastic in Thursday’s victory over the Atlanta Braves as he limited them to four hits and three walks over seven shutout innings. After three consecutive rough outings, Greinke was able to put those recent struggles behind him and he earned his first victory since May 15th against the Nationals. This was the first time in Greinke’s seven starts that he pitched seven innings. He threw 117 pitches which is a good sign that Greinke has fully recovered from his broken collar bone. His next start is scheduled for Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Yasiel Puig kept on slugging on Thursday against the Braves as he belted his first career grand slam. Puig went 2-for-4 with 4 RBI and once again he energized everyone wearing Dodger Blue on Thursday night. The power that he has is incredible and he is now hitting .438 with three home runs. It’s amazing how much Puig has accomplished is his first four games at the major league level. He is here to stay….
• Yoenis Cespedes went deep twice in a game for the second time in just two days. Cespedes had not had a multi-homer game in his career and now he has two this week. Since he returned from the disabled list on April 27th, Cespedes has hit 10 home runs and collected 28 RBI.
• Hyun-Jin Ryu (foot) has been cleared to make his start on Friday against the Braves. Ryu has been really good so far this season for the Dodgers and he looks to carry the momentum from his last start when he threw a two-hit shutout.
• Jake Peavy was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a non-displaced fracture in his rib cage. Peavy will be completely shut down for 4-6 weeks before an evaluation is done on him.
• David Ortiz hit a three-run walkoff homer on Thursday night to beat the Rangers. It was Ortiz’s 11th walkoff home run of his career.
• Mitch Moreland (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Thursday with a strained right hamstring. Rangers manager Ron Washington announced that Chris McGuiness will get the majority of the playing time at first base McGuiness was recalled from Tripe-A Round Rock and could be worth adding in AL-only leagues and deep mixed leagues.
• Cameron Maybin went 2-for-5 with two RBI and two stolen bases in his first game from returning from the disabled list on Thursday in Colorado. Maybin also scored a run. The two stolen bases were Maybin’s first two of the season. Maybin had a miserable start to the season and then got injured. With the time off and opportunity to figure things out at the plate, Maybin should provide solid production and the stolen bases will be there.
• Carl Crawford’s hamstring strain is being described as “fairly significant” by Dodgers manager Don Mattingly. Mattingly went on to say that Crawford will likely miss more than 15 days.
• Shelby Miller was really good on Thursday against the Diamondbacks as he earned his 7th victory this year. He held the D’backs to two runs while striking out nine over six innings in a 12-8 victory and he hit his first career home run.

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Carlos Gonzalez tied his career high with three homers – two of them off Pedro Villarreal – and Troy Tulowitzki went 5-for-5 with two home runs of his own on Wednesday night as the Rockies won 12-4 over the Reds in Cincinnati. Cargo and Tulo combined to go 8-for-10 in the game with five home runs and nine RBI. The Rockies arrived at Great American Ballpark expecting to face Johnny Cueto, but Cueto was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right shoulder. So, instead Cargo and Tulo feasted on Villarreal and the rest of the Reds pitching staff on Wednesday. When Cargo and Tulo are healthy, both are worth every dollar fantasy owners spend to draft them each year. Let’s hope both can remain healthy and on the field for the remainder of the season.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Johnny Cueto (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day disabled list before the game, the second time this season the Reds top starter has been sidelined by a strained muscle in the back of his shoulder. Cincinnati’s top starter was out from April 15 to May 19 with the injury. Cueto has become a very frustrating ace to own in fantasy baseball over the last two seasons. Cueto was quoted as saying that he will be ready to pitch on June 16th, which is the first day he is eligible. Regardless, fantasy owners need to understand that he is fragile and owning him comes with alot of risk.
• Stephen Strasburg (lat) was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat. Strasburg was scratched from a scheduled bullpen session on Wednesday due to some lingering soreness in his right lat muscle. The Nationals remain hopeful that Strasburg will be ready to be activated on June 16 — the first day he’s eligible.
• Paul Goldschmidt hit his second grand slam in the last five games. Goldy went 2-for-5 with the four RBI in a victory over the Cardinals in St. Louis Wednesday night. Through 58 games this year, Goldschmidt is hitting .336 with 14 home runs and 53 RBI.
• Addison Reed earned the win Wednesday in a 7-5 White Sox victory over the Mariners in 16 innings. Despite earning his fantasy owners a win, the damage he caused them in the 14th inning was brutal. Reed first entered the game in the bottom of the 14th with the White Sox leading 5-0. He promptly surrendered that lead after he gave up four singles and a grand slam to Kyle Seager. Some wins are more costly than others.
• Jose Altuve went 2-for-5 with his third home run of the season as the Astros beat the Orioles 11-7 on Wednesday. Altuve now owns an eight game hitting streak.
• Howie Kendrick went 4-for-5 with a home run in the Angels’ loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. Kendrick was 7-for-8 in the two game series against the Cubs and in his last 22 games, he is batting .395 with 15 runs scored.
• Matt Wieters went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Orioles loss to the Astros on Wednesday. Wieters has 8 home runs and 34 RBI this season.
• Mark Trumbo went 2-for-4 with two home runs in the Angels’ loss to the Cubs on Wednesday. The first home run off James Russell was a blast as Trumbo continues to be one of the more consistent hitters in a struggling Angels lineup.
• Jedd Gyorko went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and he collected two RBIs. The home run came off Clayton Kershaw and he continues to be a quality option for fantasy owners.
• Cameron Maybin will be activated today from the disabled list and Kyle Blanks will be optioned to Triple-A Tucson. Its a bit surprising to see Blanks get sent down after being on a good run of late at the plate.

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It didn’t take long for Yasiel Puig to top his impressive major league debut. On Monday night, Puig collected two singles and made the defensive play of the game by catching Chris Denorfia straying off first base to end the game. On Tuesday night, Puig crushed his first two major league homers against the Padres, and he hit a double. He may be raw, but he’s already injected life back into the Dodgers’ dismal offense. His three-run home run in the fifth inning was an absolute bomb. His bat speed is so impressive. It will be interesting to see what the Dodgers do if Puig keeps hitting when Carl Crawford and Matt Kemp return from the disabled list. Could Andre Ethier be traded or benched? Getting benched is a long shot, but being traded could happen.

MLB NEWS & NOTES

• Jurickson Profar has been impressive since being recalled from Triple-A to fill in for the injured Ian Kinsler. To that point, Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said Monday that the club plans to discuss a way to keep Profar with the Rangers after Ian Kinsler (rib cage) returns from the disabled list. Profar is batting .324 with two home runs and six RBI in 10 games.
• Yoenis Cespedes went 3-for-5 with two home runs against the Brewers on Tuesday night. Cespedes accounted for all the A’s offense and is beginning to heat up after a very slow start to the season.
• Danny Espinosa (wrist) was placed on a 15-day disabled list with a fractured right wrist on Tuesday and top prospect Anthony Rendon was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. Espinosa has been trying to play through the pain, but the Nationals finally made the right decision and placed Espinosa on the DL. Espinosa has been struggling so mightily this year offensively. Rendon will see regular playing time at second base and should be picked up in all formats.
• Josh Beckett was placed on the disabled list with a groin injury on May 14th and now he will miss at least another four weeks with a nerve issue in his pitching hand. It does not appear at this time that Beckett will not need surgery for this nerve issue, but it would not be surprising if that announcement is made in the coming days or weeks.
• Mark Teixeira went deep again on Tuesday night as the Yankees defeated the Indians 4-3. Teixeira hit a grand slam Monday and followed it with a three-run homer on Tuesday.
• Asdrubal Cabrera (quad) was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Tuesday with a strained right quadriceps. Indians manager Terry Francona said there is now way to really know how long Cabrera will be out with this injury. Mike Aviles is expected to see the majority of playing time at shortstop.
• Stephen Strasburg (oblique) is on track to return to the Nationals’ rotation Saturday. Strasburg won’t officially be cleared to start Saturday until he throws a bullpen session Wednesday, but assuming that goes as expected, he will return to action just one week after injuring his oblique.
• Hanley Ramirez (hamstring) was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday by the Dodgers. Ramirez went  0-for-3 with a sac fly in his return. The more important news is that he reported that he feels great. Let’s hope Ramirez can stay healthy this time.
• Heath Bell earned his 10th save Tuesday night as the Diamondbacks defeated the Cardinals 7-6 in 14 innings. Bell has done a nice job as the D’Backs closer since J.J. Putz went on the disabled list in May.