Milwaukee Brewers OF Corey Hart (thumb) returned to the lineup Friday, July 30, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. Hart missed five games with a thumb injury. – More Sports
The Boston Red Sox recently asked about Milwaukee Brewers OF Jim Edmonds as the trade deadline approaches, according to MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy. “I’m still thinking about all that’s going on,” Edmonds said. “I might have more later, maybe even later today. I’m kind of kicking it around: Should I or shouldn’t I? If something comes [...]
The Houston Astros traded SP Roy Oswalt to the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, July 29, in exchange for SP J.A. Happ, OF Anthony Gose and SS Jonathan Villar, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal. – More Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired SP Roy Oswalt from the Houston Astros Thursday, July 29, in exchange for SP J.A. Happ, OF Anthony Gose and SS Jonathan Villar, according to FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal. – More Sports
Credit goes to Dave Cameron of FanGraphs for tweeting it, but I was thinking the same thing yesterday when hearing that Ben Sheets was going to need season-ending elbow surgery: This wasn’t the year to pick up a pitcher coming off a major injury in hopes he’d stay healthy and be productive. – More Sports
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The Dodgers’ acquisition of outfielder Scott Podsednik from the Royals just about kills his fantasy value. Pods has been an excellent bargain this season with a .310 average, five homers, 44 RBI (as a leadoff man!) and 30 steals (good for third in the AL). – More Sports
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The Kansas City Royals outrighted SP Anthony Lerew to the minors Wednesday, July 28, according to CBSSports.com. – More Sports
The Kansas City Royals optioned RP Victor Marte to the minors Wednesday, July 28, according to CBSSports.com. – More Sports
I knew Brewers outfielder Corey Hart was being mentioned in trade talks. I also knew that any deal would likely take him out of the homer-friendly environment he enjoyed at Milwaukee’s Miller Park. But I traded for him anyway. – More Sports
Perhaps the top overall prospect in the minor leagues, outfielder Domonic Brown, is on his way to Philadelphia to make his big-league debut. The Phillies have put starting center fielder Shane Victorino on the disabled list and called up Brown from Class AAA Lehigh Valley. – More Sports
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