Eric Surkamp starting Tuesday
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:32 pm ET) The Giants will recall pitcher Eric Surkamp to start one of the doubleheader games against the Reds Tuesday, MLB.com reports.Surkamp missed most of the season after Tommy John surgery. He's pitched well since his return with a 4.00 ERA over 36 innings.
[HR][/HR]Jason Vargas hopes to be cleared
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:29 pm ET) Angels starter Jason Vargas (arm) is expected to visit with a doctor Tuesday in the hopes of being cleared to throw off a mound, MLB.com reports Monday.He hopes he might even get on the mound Tuesday or Wednesday. Sidelined since mid-June after surgery to remove a blood clot from his left armpit, Vargas hopes to return to the rotation two weeks after he begins throwing off the mound.
[HR][/HR]Ryan Vogelsong to throw sim game
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:26 pm ET) Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will throw a 30-35 pitch simulated game Tuesday, CSN Bay Area reports Monday.Vogelsong faced hitters for the first time Saturday. He should start a rehab assignment in the minor leagues shortly after.
[HR][/HR]Brett Lawrie to keep playing musical chairs
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:13 pm ET) The Blue Jays are comfortable with infielder Brett Lawrie bouncing between second and third base, MLB.com reports Monday."Over time we're just going to take a look at that," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "We're just going to play him at both spots, see how it goes."
Lawrie has gone 3 for 19 (.158) over five games since coming off the disabled list.
[HR][/HR]Josh Hamilton has ankle issue
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:03 pm ET) The Angels scratched outfielder Josh Hamilton from Monday's game due to a right ankle injury. Hamilton's ankle locked up on him following Sunday's game, the Orange County Register reports. Hamilton is considered day to day.*
[HR][/HR]Michael Morse to DH in rehab
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(7:55 pm ET) Mariners outfielder Michael Morse will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma Monday, MLB.com reports. He will DH for the Rainiers.*Morse has been sidelined since June 20 with a strained quad.
[HR][/HR]Matt Garza trade is official
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(7:26 pm ET) The Cubs and Rangers trade featuring Matt Garza going to Texas and Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards and Justin Grimm going to the Cubs is official, MLB.com reports. The deal also features the Rangers sending two players-to-be-named-later.*The initial plan for the Rangers is for Garza to start Wednesday against New York.*Olt and Grimm were immediately sent to Triple-A Iowa, and Edwards heads to Class A Daytona.*
[HR][/HR]Felipe Paulino making progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:57 pm ET) Royals rehabbing pitcher Felipe Paulino did not have any pain in his shoulder during or following throwing 25 pitches of live batting practice Monday, the Kansas City Star reports.Paulino is likely to pitch two simulated innings before Thursday's series finale against Baltimore. If that goes well, he could pitch three innings July 30.*
Royals manager Ned Yost said it has not been determined when he's going to return to the mound for the big club. He underwent Tommy John surgery July 3, 2012 and made a rehab start before suffering tightness in his lower back. *
[HR][/HR]Arizona names Brad Ziegler closer
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:46 pm ET) The Diamondbacks officially announced that they'll use reliever Brad Ziegler as their closer, FOX Sports reports Monday.*The 33-year-old*Ziegler has appeared in 51 games this season and has a 2.38 ERA with four saves and a 4-1 record.*
[HR][/HR]Stephen Fife making rehab start
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:36 pm ET) Dodgers pitcher Stephen Fife will start for Triple-A Albuquerque Monday to begin a rehab assignment, the Orange County Register reports.*Fife is scheduled to throw about 70 pitches. He's been out with shoulder bursitis.*
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by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:32 pm ET) The Giants will recall pitcher Eric Surkamp to start one of the doubleheader games against the Reds Tuesday, MLB.com reports.Surkamp missed most of the season after Tommy John surgery. He's pitched well since his return with a 4.00 ERA over 36 innings.
[HR][/HR]Jason Vargas hopes to be cleared
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:29 pm ET) Angels starter Jason Vargas (arm) is expected to visit with a doctor Tuesday in the hopes of being cleared to throw off a mound, MLB.com reports Monday.He hopes he might even get on the mound Tuesday or Wednesday. Sidelined since mid-June after surgery to remove a blood clot from his left armpit, Vargas hopes to return to the rotation two weeks after he begins throwing off the mound.
[HR][/HR]Ryan Vogelsong to throw sim game
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:26 pm ET) Giants starting pitcher Ryan Vogelsong (hand) will throw a 30-35 pitch simulated game Tuesday, CSN Bay Area reports Monday.Vogelsong faced hitters for the first time Saturday. He should start a rehab assignment in the minor leagues shortly after.
[HR][/HR]Brett Lawrie to keep playing musical chairs
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:13 pm ET) The Blue Jays are comfortable with infielder Brett Lawrie bouncing between second and third base, MLB.com reports Monday."Over time we're just going to take a look at that," Blue Jays manager John Gibbons said. "We're just going to play him at both spots, see how it goes."
Lawrie has gone 3 for 19 (.158) over five games since coming off the disabled list.
[HR][/HR]Josh Hamilton has ankle issue
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(8:03 pm ET) The Angels scratched outfielder Josh Hamilton from Monday's game due to a right ankle injury. Hamilton's ankle locked up on him following Sunday's game, the Orange County Register reports. Hamilton is considered day to day.*
[HR][/HR]Michael Morse to DH in rehab
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(7:55 pm ET) Mariners outfielder Michael Morse will begin his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma Monday, MLB.com reports. He will DH for the Rainiers.*Morse has been sidelined since June 20 with a strained quad.
[HR][/HR]Matt Garza trade is official
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(7:26 pm ET) The Cubs and Rangers trade featuring Matt Garza going to Texas and Mike Olt, C.J. Edwards and Justin Grimm going to the Cubs is official, MLB.com reports. The deal also features the Rangers sending two players-to-be-named-later.*The initial plan for the Rangers is for Garza to start Wednesday against New York.*Olt and Grimm were immediately sent to Triple-A Iowa, and Edwards heads to Class A Daytona.*
[HR][/HR]Felipe Paulino making progress
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:57 pm ET) Royals rehabbing pitcher Felipe Paulino did not have any pain in his shoulder during or following throwing 25 pitches of live batting practice Monday, the Kansas City Star reports.Paulino is likely to pitch two simulated innings before Thursday's series finale against Baltimore. If that goes well, he could pitch three innings July 30.*
Royals manager Ned Yost said it has not been determined when he's going to return to the mound for the big club. He underwent Tommy John surgery July 3, 2012 and made a rehab start before suffering tightness in his lower back. *
[HR][/HR]Arizona names Brad Ziegler closer
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:46 pm ET) The Diamondbacks officially announced that they'll use reliever Brad Ziegler as their closer, FOX Sports reports Monday.*The 33-year-old*Ziegler has appeared in 51 games this season and has a 2.38 ERA with four saves and a 4-1 record.*
[HR][/HR]Stephen Fife making rehab start
by Jeff Lippman | CBSSports.com
(6:36 pm ET) Dodgers pitcher Stephen Fife will start for Triple-A Albuquerque Monday to begin a rehab assignment, the Orange County Register reports.*Fife is scheduled to throw about 70 pitches. He's been out with shoulder bursitis.*
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