Jake Peavy (above) and Kerry Wood both wore the whiz-kid label, then were reduced by injuries. Full Article at Chicago Sun-Times
Ruggiano was a long-time prospect name in the Rays organization before he got older and never really developed. He is a career .296/.378/.490 hitter in the minors, but that spans nine seasons in the minors, which tells you the status of Ruggiano's career Full Article at FishStripes
Beliveau is 0-1 with a 3.00 ERA (7 ER/21.0 IP) in 16 appearances with Iowa. The southpaw has not allowed a run and has only given up one hit in his last five relief outings (5.1 IP). DeWitt suffered his injury while diving for a ball in left field on Thu Full Article at Our Sports Central
Two third-place clubs with identical records clash in this three-game series over Memorial Day weekend. Jon Singleton homered twice and drove in five runs while Ross Seaton turned in his fourth consecutive quality start to give the Hooks a 7-2 win last n Full Article at Our Sports Central
ELYSIAN PARK (CBS) — The Los Angeles Dodgers are hosting its first of two “Bark in the Park” promotions during Saturday night’s game against the Houston Astros. The fun begins with a Pup Rally at 5:10 p.m. in Parking Lot G between the right and left pavi Full Article at CBS Los Angeles
If the Dodgers are to snap their two-game winning streak tonight, they will likely need a solid start from Chad Billingsley, against a team that has given him trouble through the years. Billingsley pitched his first major league complete game in Houston Full Article at True Blue LA
The Dodgers will face right hander Bud Norris tonight, in game two of the three game series with the Houston Astros, in what could be the final series between the two teams... Full Article at Lasorda's Lair
The Houston Astros have acquired 20-year old lefty swinging catcher Jobduan Morales from the Marlins for 30-year old righty swinging outfielder Justin Ruggiano. Morales has not played in any games for the Marlins so far this year as he was working out in Full Article at Astros Locker
The Register’s David Borges takes a look at baseball’s contenders and pretenders: TEAM — LW — COMMENT 1. Texas — 1 — Josh Hamilton’s contract situation will be as fascinating to watch as he is on field. 2. L Full Article at New Haven Register
With starting center fielder, Emilio Bonifacio out for 4 to 6 weeks, the Miami Marlins needed outfield depth. The Marlins today completed a trade with the Houston Astros to get... Full Article at Marlin Maniac