Terry Francona checks up on George Sherrill thinking the way he was used in the all-star game might be why he is on the DL. (Washington Post)
Kyle Lohse is appealing a 5-game suspension he was served for throwing chin music to Cincy pitcher Edinson Volquez. (Post-Dispatch)
Has anyone outside the Bay Area noticed that the A's have lost 27 of their last 33 games? (San Fran Chronicle)
Today's update: It looks like Carl Pavano will indeed start for the Yankees on Saturday. (NY Post)
The young players are paying dividends for the Mets down the stretch. Most notably Mike Pelfrey, Daniel Murphy, and Nick Evans. (NY Post)
The Mets have acquired Al Reyes. As long as Al can stay out of the bars, he could definitely help the awful Mets bullpen. (NY Post)
The Nats have acquired Anderson Hernandez from the Mets. (Miami Herald)
Ouch: Royals OF Mitch Maier came away with three broken facial bones after being hit flush in the cheek by a pitch thrown by Indians pitcher Zach Jackson. (KC Star)
After losing to the Orioles yesterday Clay Buchholz was sent down to Double-A. (Hartford Courant)
The umps and MLB have agreed to allow use of instant replay. Will replay be implemented in time for the playoffs? (Denver Post)
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