Schedule & Results
Team Batting
Team Pitching
Team News
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Robert Andino went on the 15 day DL on May 20th, suffering a sprained ankle. 2B
Justin Turner was recalled from Norfolk to take his roster spot.
- SS
Cesar Izturis and Detroit Pitcher
Zach Miner were suspended 12 games for being antagonists in a brawl on May 29th. 2B
Jonathan Tucker was recalled from AAA Norfolk to take his place.
News From Around The League
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Joba Chamberlain tossed a no-hitter against Boston on May 4th. He struck out 10 and walked 2.
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Tim Wakefield, Trevor Hoffman, and
Troy Percival all announced they will be retiring.
- The New York Mets sent 3B
Fernando Tatis to the Texas Rangers in exchange for OF
Marlon Byrd and 1.4 million in cash. Tatis is hitting .341 with 0 HR and 4 RBI, while Byrd is hitting .283 with 2 HR and 7 RBI.
- The San Diego Padres fired GM
Kevin Towers, and replaced him with
Michael O'Neal.
- The Nationals sent OF
Josh Willingham to the Braves in exchange for reliever
Jeff Bennett. Willingham was hitting .250 with no homers, while Bennett made 6 relief appearances with a 4.22 ERA in 10.2 IP.
- Washington sent 1B
Nick Johnson and minor league SP
Graham Hicks to the Los Angeles Angels for reliever
Scot Shields and minor league C
Hank Conger.
Awards
AL Player Of The Month:
Mark Teixeira (NYY) - .383/11 HR/30 RBI
NL Player Of The Month:
Jimmy Rollins (PHI) - .347/8 HR/25 RBI
AL Pitcher Of The Month:
Felix Hernandez (SEA) - 6-0/1.94 ERA/36 K in 46 IP
NL Pitcher Of The Month:
Rich Harden (CHC) - 5-1/2.43 ERA/46 K in 40 IP
AL Rookie Of The Month:
Elvis Andrus (TEX) - .347/1 HR/11 RBI
NL Rookie Of The Month:
David Freese (STL) - .367/5 HR/ 28 RBI