Daily Update: 06/25/2008

I'm back full time...

Scores
STL 8 DET 4
MIN 3 SD 1
TEX 3 HOU 4
ARI 4 BOS 5
NYA 5 PIT 12
LAA 8 WAS 3
TB 6 FLA 4
CHA 6 LAN 1
COL 3 KC 7
SEA 11 NYN 0
CIN 1 TOR 14
SF 3 CLE 2
MIL 4 ATL 3
BAL 7 CHN 5
PHI 2 OAK 5

Transactions
Arizona Diamondbacks
Eric Byrnes Sent to Minors, For Rehabilitation; Byrnes Removed From 15-Day DL, (Strained right hamstring); Alex Romero Sent to Minors.
Atlanta Braves
Mike Gonzalez Removed From 15-Day DL, (Recovery from left elbow surgery); Phil Stockman Sent to Minors; Anthony Lerew Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jeff Ridgway Sent to Minors; Brent Lillibridge Called Up from Minors; Mike Hampton Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Mark Kotsay Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Baltimore Orioles
Tim Spooneybarger Signed to a Minor League Contract; Randor Bierd Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Freddie Bynum Designated for Assignment; Ryan Bukvich Purchased From Minors.
Boston Red Sox
Daisuke Matsuzaka Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Bartolo Colon Placed on 15-Day DL, (Back stiffness); Mike Timlin Placed on 15-Day DL, (Left knee tendinitis); Matsuzaka Removed From 15-Day DL, (Mild right rotator cuff strain); Sean Casey Starting to Serve Suspension.
Chicago Cubs
Eric Patterson Sent to Minors; Matt Murton Called Up from Minors; Patterson Called Up from Minors; Carlos Zambrano Placed on 15-Day DL, (Strained right shoulder); Daryle Ward Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Ward Removed From 15-Day DL, (Bulging disc in lower back); Sean Marshall Called Up from Minors; Reed Johnson Placed on 15-Day DL, (Lower back spasms); Micah Hoffpauir Sent to Minors.
Chicago White Sox
Esteban Loaiza Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Paul Konerko Placed on 15-Day DL, (Left oblique strain); Dewayne Wise Purchased From Minors.
Cincinnati Reds
Homer Bailey Sent to Minors; Norris Hopper Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right elbow inflammation); Bobby Livingston Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Jolbert Cabrera Placed on 15-Day DL, (Compound dislocation, left index finger); Daryl Thompson Called Up from Minors; Andy Phillips Designated for Assignment; Jeff Keppinger Removed From 15-Day DL, (Fractured left kneecap - out 4-6 weeks); Jerry Hairston Jr. Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Cleveland Indians
Morgan Ensberg Signed to a Minor League Contract; Yamid Haad Designated for Assignment; Sal Fasano Traded From, Atlanta (for player to be named); Fasano Purchased From Minors; Juan Rincon Signed to a Minor League Contract; Tony Graffanino Signed to a Minor League Contract; Haad Outrighted to Minors.
Colorado Rockies
Micah Bowie Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Left forearm injury); Doug Bernier Purchased From Minors; Edwin Bellorin Sent to Minors; Clint Barmes Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Bernier Sent to Minors; Troy Tulowitzki Removed From 15-Day DL, (Torn tendon, left quad- out 2-3 months); Barmes Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right knee sprain); Ian Stewart Sent to Minors.
Detroit Tigers
Fernando Rodney Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right shoulder tendinitis); Gary Sheffield Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Brent Clevlen Sent to Minors; Clete Thomas Removed From 15-Day DL, (Sprained right ankle); Denny Bautista Designated for Assignment; Joel Zumaya Removed From 15-Day DL, (Recovery from right shoulder surgery); Sheffield Removed From 15-Day DL, (Strained left oblique); Jeff Larish Sent to Minors.
Florida Marlins
Jai Miller Called Up from Minors; Burke Badenhop Placed on 15-Day DL, (Right shoulder tendinitis); Miller Sent to Minors; Paul Hoover Called Up from Minors; Josh Willingham Removed From 15-Day DL, (Lower back soreness); Mike Rabelo Sent to Minors.
Houston Astros
Val Majewski Signed to a Minor League Contract; Kazuo Matsui Placed on 15-Day DL, (Strained right hamstring); David Newhan Purchased From Minors.
Kansas City Royals
Brett Tomko Released; Horacio Ramirez Purchased From Minors; Carlos Rosa Sent to Minors; Joel Peralta Called Up from Minors; Jeff Fulchino Sent to Minors; John Bale Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Left shoulder tightness); Robinson Tejeda Acquired Off Waivers From Texas.
Los Angeles Angels
Sean Rodriguez Sent to Minors; Erick Aybar Removed From 15-Day DL, (Dislocated right pinky finger).
Los Angeles Dodgers
Nomar Garciaparra Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Brad Penny Placed on 15-Day DL, (Mild tendinitis, right shoulder); Eric Stults Called Up from Minors; Hiroki Kuroda Placed on 15-Day DL, (Right shoulder tendinitis); Ramon Troncoso Called Up from Minors.
Milwaukee Brewers
David Riske Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Randy Choate Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Julian Tavarez Designated for Assignment; Riske Removed From 15-Day DL, (Hyperextended right elbow); Mitch Stetter Called Up from Minors; Tim Dillard Sent to Minors; Hernan Iribarren Sent to Minors; Rickie Weeks Removed From 15-Day DL, (Sprained left knee); Eric Gagne Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation.
Minnesota Twins
Nick Punto Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Matt Macri Sent to Minors; Punto Removed From 15-Day DL, (Strained left hamstring).
New York Yankees
Chien-Ming Wang Placed on 15-Day DL, (Torn tendon and sprain, right foot); Billy Traber Called Up from Minors; Sidney Ponson Signed to a Minor League Contract; Jonathan Albaladejo Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Stress fracture, right elbow); Chris Basak Signed to a Minor League Contract; Ian Kennedy Sent to Minors, For Rehabilitation; Justin Christian Purchased From Minors; Traber Sent to Minors.
Oakland Athletics
Santiago Casilla Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right elbow soreness); Kiko Calero Designated for Assignment; Gregorio Petit Sent to Minors; Donnie Murphy Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right elbow inflammation).
Pittsburgh Pirates
Nyjer Morgan Called Up from Minors; Marino Salas Sent to Minors; T.J. Beam Purchased From Minors; Phil Dumatrait Placed on 15-Day DL, (Left shoulder bursitis); Chris Duffy Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Recovery from left shoulder surgery).
San Diego Padres
Chase Headley Called Up from Minors; Justin Huber Outrighted to Minors.
San Francisco Giants
Vinnie Chulk Designated for Assignment.
Seattle Mariners
Wladimir Balentien Sent to Minors; Jeff Clement Called Up from Minors.
St. Louis Cardinals
Kelvin Jimenez Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Brad Thompson Removed From 15-Day DL, (Right elbow inflammation); Anthony Reyes Placed on 15-Day DL, (Right elbow strain); Thompson Sent to Minors; Mike Parisi Called Up from Minors; Nick Stavinoha Purchased From Minors; Cesar Izturis Placed on 15-Day DL, (Strained right hamstring); Chris Carpenter Transferred to 60-Day DL, (Recovery from right elbow surgery).
Tampa Bay Rays
Rocco Baldelli Sent to Minors, For Rehabilitation; Carl Crawford Reinstated From League Suspension; James Shields Reinstated From League Suspension; Edwin Jackson Starting to Serve Suspension; Justin Ruggiano Sent to Minors; Ben Zobrist Called Up from Minors.
Texas Rangers
Hank Blalock Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Sidney Ponson Released; Thomas Diamond Removed From 60-Day DL, (Right elbow surgery); Diamond Sent to Minors; Doug Mathis Placed on 15-Day DL, (Right shoulder inflammation); Luis Mendoza Called Up from Minors; Gerald Laird Placed on 15-Day DL, (Strained left hamstring); Max Ramirez Called Up from Minors.
Toronto Blue Jays
Jonah Bayliss Traded From, Pittsburgh (for player to be named); Kevin Mench Sent to Minors; Shaun Marcum Placed on 15-Day DL, (Right elbow strain); Adam Lind Called Up from Minors; Brandon League Called Up from Minors.
Washington Nationals
Tyler Clippard Sent to Minors; Paul Lo Duca Removed From 15-Day DL, (Fractured right hand); Charlie Manning Called Up from Minors; Garrett Mock Called Up from Minors; Steven Shell Purchased From Minors; Ryan Langerhans Outrighted to Minors; Odalis Perez Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation; Pete Orr Purchased From Minors; Mock Sent to Minors; Brian Sanches Sent to Minors; Zack Segovia Signed to a Minor League Contract.

Daily Rumors from MLB Trade Rumors
I'm only doing the 1st 2 pages of rumors - there were a ton posted in the last 2 weeks. Click the above link to check out the older posts.
- The Rays promoted last years #1 pick David Price to Double A Montgomery.
- Teams associated with CC Sabathia: Yankees, Phillies, Cubs, Red Sox, Rays, Angels, Dodgers.
- The Rangers are considering trading Milton Bradley and re-signing him after the season.
- Moises Alou could retire after the season.
- The A's, Yankess, Red Sox and Phillies are interested in Brian Fuentes, but the Rockies aren't sellers yet.
- Oakland could also consider getting Matt Holliday, Jason Bay, or CC Sabathia for a playoff push.
- The Dodgers would let the Mariners interview Kim Ng and Logan White for their open GM position.
- Brandon Webb's resent struggles have been tied to contract extension talks, which are now dead.
- Shawn Chacon is unhappy about his demotion to the bullpen.
- Jacque Jones elected for free agency rather than a minor league assignment.
- Sabathia is looking for a Johan Santana deal.
- Cito Gaston's position as manager was decided by someone over JP Riccardi, which may signal an end to his time as GM.
- Teams watching Freddy Garcia: Mets, Red Sox, Braves, Yankees, White Sox, Rangers, Indians, Mariners, Tigers, Rays, Astros, Cubs.
- Brian Roberts and the Orioles could work out an extension.
- Michel Inoa could receive a record bonus up to $4MM; Oakland, Texas, and Cincinnati are the leading suitors.
- The Orioles are making relievers Jamie Walker and Chad Bradford available.
- Prince Fielder will probably hit the market after the season.
- The Braves may hold off on acquiring starting pitching.
- Brian Cashman will most likely receive an extension from the Yankees.
- Omar Minaya's job is safe.
- Mark Teixeira is looking for 8 years, $160MM when he hits free agency.
- Despite reports otherwise, the Phillies do have some attractive trade pieces.
- Carl Pavano could rejoin the Yankees in Augusst.
- The Diamondbacks are close to a deal with first rounder Daniel Schlereth.
- The Padres still don't know if they'll be buyers or sellers at the deadline.
- Robinson Tejeda was claimed off waivers by the Royals.
- Ben Sheets plans to test the free agent waters in the off season.

Around the Web
Injury Report
Top Prospect Alert's Top MiLB Performances.
BA Prospect Blog
All Star Voting

Today's Matchups
MIL at ATL, 1:05
Suppan (4-5) vs Campillo (2-2)
STL at DET, 7:05
Lohse (9-2) vs Galarraga (7-2)
ARI at BOS, 7:05
Johnson (4-5) vs Wakefield (4-5)
SF at CLE, 7:05
Zito (2-11) vs Sowers (0-2)
NYA at PIT, 7:05
Chamberlain (1-2) vs Duke (4-4)
CIN at TOR, 7:07
Harang (3-10) vs Halladay (8-6)
LAA at WAS, 7:10
Santana (9-3) vs Redding (6-3)
SEA at NYN, 7:10
Batista (3-9) vs Maine (7-5)
TB at FLA, 7:10
Shields (4-5) vs Tucker (2-1)
BAL at CHN, 8:05
Burres (6-5) vs Lilly (7-5)
TEX at HOU, 8:05
Feldman (1-3) vs Oswalt (6-7)
COL at KC, 8:10
Cook (10-4) vs Hochevar (4-5)
MIN at SD, 10:05
Perkins (3-2) vs Maddux (3-5)
PHI at OAK, 10:05
Kendrick (6-3) vs Smith (4-5)
CHA at LAN, 10:10
Floyd (8-3) vs Stults (1-0)