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Jason Bay Not Close to Returning

Published on 2010-08-05 12:15:00

Jason Bay (concussion) is "not close" to returning from the disabled list, according to a Mets team official.Bay said Tuesday that he was feeling a bit better, but he has not begun baseball-related activities and there's been no indication of when he might be able to do so, as he'll need to be symptom-free before that happens. Bay is eligible to return from the DL on Tuesday, but that's not going to happen

Delgado Becoming Hot Commodity

Published on 2010-08-05 12:15:00

Carlos Delgado could be a hot commodity this August, according to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.Delgado, who has not played since May of last year, has been rehabbing his hip, and his agent has said the first baseman still wants to play this season. The White Sox make a lot of sense if Delgado's hip checks out, while Rosenthal says the Rockies and Mariners could be potential fits, as well. Delgado wants to play for someone that's in a pennant race, which would seem to rule out the M's. Obviously the

Nolan Ryan Outbids Mark Cuban; Gets Rangers

Published on 2010-08-05 12:14:00

A group led by Nolan Ryan and Chuck Greenberg won a bankruptcy auction for ownership of the Rangers early Thursday morning.The group went toe-to-toe with Mavericks owner and dot-com billionaire Mark Cuban for the suddenly successful club and won out in the end with a massive $385 cash bid. Cuban would have been a fun character in the baseball world, but Ryan has been an excellent leader since taking over front-office duties for Texas and his financial backers just put some serious faith in the f

Medlen Has Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injury

Published on 2010-08-05 12:13:00

Kris Medlen has been diagnosed with an injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.If it's a tear, Medlen and the Braves could be in real trouble. The converted reliever exited Wednesday's game after allowed two earned runs over four-plus innings to the Mets. He has posted a great 3.68 ERA and 1.20 WHIP in 31 total appearances (14 starts) this season for Atlanta.

Red Sox Activate Ellsbury from DL

Published on 2010-08-05 12:13:00

Red Sox activated OF Jacoby Ellsbury from the 15-day disabled list.Ellsbury has played in only nine of Boston's 107 games this season, but all indications are that he is finally healthy and ready to contribute for the fast-fading Red Sox.

Furcal Heading Back to Lineup

Published on 2010-08-05 12:12:00

Rafael Furcal (back) is hoping to return in "3-5 days."Furcal had an MRI on his sore back Wednesday that showed no disk or nerve problems. But he's still sore and will rest for the time being. Jamey Carroll is likely to fill in at shortstop while he is out.

Blue Jays Place CA John Buck on DL

Published on 2010-08-04 16:46:00

Blue Jays placed C John Buck on the 15-day disabled list with a laceration on his right thumb.Buck suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Yankees and required three stitches on his thumb. To ensure that everything heals properly, the Jays will give him the next two weeks off and hand catching duties over to Jose Molina. A corresponding move has not been announced. If top catching prospect J.P. Arencibia is called up, that obviously changes things.

Andrew Bailey Working to Return

Published on 2010-08-04 16:45:00

Andrew Bailey played catch from 60 feet Wednesday for the first time since suffering a strained intercostal muscle in late July.Oakland manager Bob Geren wouldn't estimate when Bailey might throw off a mound in a chat with reporters after the workout. The closer is eligible to return from the disabled list on August 6, but it sure sounds like he won't be back until the middle of August. Craig Breslow and Michael Wuertz are likely to collect some saves while he is out.

NEW Song of the Day: August 4, 2010

Published on 2010-08-04 16:37:00

New song of the day. Cold Wind Blows- Eminem

A-Rod Belts 600; Yanks End Skid

Published on 2010-08-04 16:34:00

In a breezy win, Alex Rodriguez's homerless drought ended with a first-inning drive off Shaun Marcum, making the Yanks' third baseman the seventh, and youngest, member of baseball's prestigious 600-homer club.