The Dodgers placed right-hander Jason Schmidt on the 15-day disabled list Friday because of problems with his surgically repaired shoulder, and recalled infielder Tony Abreu from Triple-A Albuquerque. Schmidt last pitched on Wednesday night against Milwaukee, giving up four runs, five hits and three walks over 3 2-3 innings in a 4-1 loss.
August 8, 2009
August 7, 2009
Twins acquire RHP Pavano from Indians (AP)
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Carl Pavano from the Cleveland Indians in an attempt to shore up their rotation. The deal was announced Friday. The Twins will send the Indians a player to be identified later. The 33-year-old Pavano went 9-8 with a 5.37 ERA in 21 starts for Cleveland this season, giving up 150 hits and 23 walks with 88 strikeouts in 125-plus innings.
August 2, 2009
Cubs' Zambrano, Ramirez injured in win (AP)
The Chicago Cubs struck out 14 times, stranded 14 runners and gave up nine walks. They lost ace Carlos Zambrano and slugger Aramis Ramirez to injuries. They blew an early six-run lead, and a three-run lead with two out in the ninth. Thanks to Derrek Lee, they won anyway. Lee led off the 10th inning with a home run Saturday night, and the Cubs beat the relentless but hapless Florida Marlins 9-8.