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Mark Buehrle (P - CHW)
9/7/10 - Mark Buehrle's 126 pitches Sunday marked the second-highest total of his career, trailing only the 128 he threw against Minnesota on June 26, 2003.
9/7/10 - Mark Buehrle's 126 pitches Sunday marked the second-highest total of his career, trailing only the 128 he threw against Minnesota on June 26, 2003.
Sergio Santos (P - CHW)
9/7/10 - Sergio Santos has a 7.50 ERA with one blown save and a .419 opponents' average against in his last seven games
9/7/10 - Sergio Santos has a 7.50 ERA with one blown save and a .419 opponents' average against in his last seven games
John Danks (P - CHW)
9/7/10 - Although nothing has been officially decided, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen spoke Sunday of leaning toward John Danks getting the start Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
9/7/10 - Although nothing has been officially decided, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen spoke Sunday of leaning toward John Danks getting the start Wednesday night at Comerica Park.
Gordon Beckham (3B - CHW)
9/7/10 - Beckham was a late scratch from the lineup after having more pain in his right hand.
9/7/10 - Beckham was a late scratch from the lineup after having more pain in his right hand.
A.J. Pierzynski (C - CHW)
9/7/10 - A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox extended his hitting streak to 14 games
9/7/10 - A.J. Pierzynski of the White Sox extended his hitting streak to 14 games
Dayan Viciedo (3B - CHW)
9/7/10 - The White Sox recalled INF Dayan Viciedo from Triple-A Charlotte before the game
9/7/10 - The White Sox recalled INF Dayan Viciedo from Triple-A Charlotte before the game
Carlos Torres (P - CHW)
9/7/10 - The White Sox recalled Torres from Triple-A Charlotte before the game
9/7/10 - The White Sox recalled Torres from Triple-A Charlotte before the game
Manny Ramirez (OF - CHW)
9/7/10 - Chicago White Sox designated hitter Manny Ramirez left the game against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch.
9/7/10 - Chicago White Sox designated hitter Manny Ramirez left the game against the Detroit Tigers in the eighth inning after being hit on the left wrist by a pitch.
Omar Vizquel (SS/3B - CHW)
9/7/10 - Vizquel passed Rafael Palmeiro for most games by a player born outside the United States (2,832), according to the Elias Sports Bureau
9/7/10 - Vizquel passed Rafael Palmeiro for most games by a player born outside the United States (2,832), according to the Elias Sports Bureau
Joel Pineiro (P - LAA)
9/7/10 - Pineiro is scheduled to throw a 60-pitch, four-inning simulated game today. "We'll evaluate how he comes out of it, and most likely give him a look pitching out of the bullpen for us just to get his feet on the ground," manager Mike Scioscia said.
9/7/10 - Pineiro is scheduled to throw a 60-pitch, four-inning simulated game today. "We'll evaluate how he comes out of it, and most likely give him a look pitching out of the bullpen for us just to get his feet on the ground," manager Mike Scioscia said.
Mark Trumbo (3B - LAA)
9/7/10 - The Angels called up Trumbo from the minors. The 24-year-old hit .301 with 36 home runs and 122 RBIs at AAA this year.
9/7/10 - The Angels called up Trumbo from the minors. The 24-year-old hit .301 with 36 home runs and 122 RBIs at AAA this year.
Shawn Hill (P - TOR)
9/7/10 - Hill was recalled from AAA and will start Thursday for the Blue Jays. Hill has not pitched since last June after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
9/7/10 - Hill was recalled from AAA and will start Thursday for the Blue Jays. Hill has not pitched since last June after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Josh Hamilton (OF - TEX)
9/7/10 - Hamilton has remained out of the Texas lineup since leaving Saturday's game after crashing into the outfield wall. He is listed as day-to-day but could miss the entire week.
9/7/10 - Hamilton has remained out of the Texas lineup since leaving Saturday's game after crashing into the outfield wall. He is listed as day-to-day but could miss the entire week.
Esteban German (3B - TEX)
9/7/10 - German was recalled from AAA. He will be used as a pinch-runner and have no fantasy value.
9/7/10 - German was recalled from AAA. He will be used as a pinch-runner and have no fantasy value.
Scott Feldman (P - TEX)
9/7/10 - Feldman is likely to be activated from the DL on Tuesday and start against Toronto.
9/7/10 - Feldman is likely to be activated from the DL on Tuesday and start against Toronto.
Cliff Lee (P - TEX)
9/7/10 - Lee has been scratched from his start Tuesday due to a strained muscle in his lower back. He could make his next scheduled start on Sunday although he could return earlier than that.
9/7/10 - Lee has been scratched from his start Tuesday due to a strained muscle in his lower back. He could make his next scheduled start on Sunday although he could return earlier than that.
Eric Chavez (3B - OAK)
9/7/10 - Chavez will not play again this season after experiencing pain in his injured neck during his rehab assignment.
9/7/10 - Chavez will not play again this season after experiencing pain in his injured neck during his rehab assignment.
Kevin Kouzmanoff (3B - OAK)
9/7/10 - Kouzmanoff was out of the lineup due to back spasms Monday. He is listed as day-to-day but likely will remain out of the lineup at least until Friday.
9/7/10 - Kouzmanoff was out of the lineup due to back spasms Monday. He is listed as day-to-day but likely will remain out of the lineup at least until Friday.
Chris Tillman (P - BAL)
9/7/10 - Tillman was recalled from AAA and started Sunday against Tampa Bay. He gave up three runs in 5.1 IP and was in line for the win before the bullpen gave up the lead. He had been 1-4 with a 7.92 ERA in his six previous big league starts this season. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Detroit.
9/7/10 - Tillman was recalled from AAA and started Sunday against Tampa Bay. He gave up three runs in 5.1 IP and was in line for the win before the bullpen gave up the lead. He had been 1-4 with a 7.92 ERA in his six previous big league starts this season. His next start is scheduled for Sunday against Detroit.
Shin-Soo Choo (OF - CLE)
9/7/10 - Choo's single drove home Michael Brantley in the ninth inning, and the Indians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Angels last night. Choo is batting .293.
9/7/10 - Choo's single drove home Michael Brantley in the ninth inning, and the Indians rallied for a 3-2 victory over the Angels last night. Choo is batting .293.
Glen Perkins (P - MIN)
9/7/10 - The Twins' bullpen will get more depth for the final few weeks with left-hander Glen Perkins set to join the club on Tuesday.
9/7/10 - The Twins' bullpen will get more depth for the final few weeks with left-hander Glen Perkins set to join the club on Tuesday.
Billy Butler (1B - KC)
9/7/10 - Butler went 1-for-4 and has hit safely in 90 consecutive series, tying the Royals’ club record set by Willie Wilson from 1979-81.
9/7/10 - Butler went 1-for-4 and has hit safely in 90 consecutive series, tying the Royals’ club record set by Willie Wilson from 1979-81.
Jarrod Dyson (OF - KC)
9/7/10 - The Royals called up OF Jarrod Dyson from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. He was the Royals’ 50th-round draft pick in 2006.
9/7/10 - The Royals called up OF Jarrod Dyson from Triple-A Omaha on Monday. He was the Royals’ 50th-round draft pick in 2006.
Matt Capps (P - MIN)
9/7/10 - Capps needed only eight pitches in the ninth inning to record his 10th save in 12 chances with the Twins.
9/7/10 - Capps needed only eight pitches in the ninth inning to record his 10th save in 12 chances with the Twins.
Kevin Slowey (P - MIN)
9/7/10 - Slowey made his first start for the Twins since injuring his right triceps on August 21. He threw 77 pitches in four innings and allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk. The Twins eventually won, 5-4.
9/7/10 - Slowey made his first start for the Twins since injuring his right triceps on August 21. He threw 77 pitches in four innings and allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk. The Twins eventually won, 5-4.
Jason Kubel (DH/OF - MIN)
9/7/10 - Kubel went 1-for-4 with the go-ahead HR (19) to power the Twins past the Royals, 5-4, Monday. He is batting .260.
9/7/10 - Kubel went 1-for-4 with the go-ahead HR (19) to power the Twins past the Royals, 5-4, Monday. He is batting .260.
Jim Thome (DH - MIN)
9/7/10 - Thome went 2-for-3 yesterday with a walk, two runs batted in and his 585th home run in a 5-4 victory over the Royals. The 480-foot homer (21), a rocket off the flagpole on the right-field plaza, pulled him within one of tying Frank Robinson for eighth place all time.
9/7/10 - Thome went 2-for-3 yesterday with a walk, two runs batted in and his 585th home run in a 5-4 victory over the Royals. The 480-foot homer (21), a rocket off the flagpole on the right-field plaza, pulled him within one of tying Frank Robinson for eighth place all time.