He also walked twice. Now on a four-game home run streak, Cabrera is 9-for-15 (.600) with five walks, a double, six homers, 13 RBI and nine runs during that stretch. He's first in the AL in batting average (.391), second in homers (14), and first in RBI (55), runs (39), slugging percentage (.701) and OPS (1.168). He's only eighth in walks (25) at the moment, but he'll be gifted plenty more of those as teams realize it's an awful idea to throw Cabrera a hittable pitch at the moment.
Miggy Cabrera runs homer streak to four games
Miguel Cabrera | DET
(May 24, 2013 12:37 AM EDT)
Miguel Cabrera continued to torment major league pitching Thursday, going 2-for-3 with another homer in a comeback win against the Twins.
Arencibia has HR, four RBI in win over O's
J.P. Arencibia | TOR
(May 23, 2013 10:45 PM EDT)
J.P. Arencibia went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Thursday's 12-6 win over the Orioles.
Arencibia delivered an RBI double in the bottom of the fourth, a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth and an RBI ground out in the eighth. While the 27-year-old backstop is only hitting .230 with a .244 on-base percentage, he has 11 home runs to go along with 24 RBI. He's on pace to set career-highs in both categories.
Tommy Hanson 'could be weeks away'
Tommy Hanson | ANA
(May 23, 2013 8:17 PM EDT)
Jeff Fletcher of the Orange Country Register reports that Tommy Hanson "could be weeks away" from rejoining the Angels' rotation.
Hanson has been away from the team since early May due to the death of his step-brother, and he's now in extended spring training trying to regain his stamina. It sounds like Halos fans will have to deal with Joe Blanton for a while longer.
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Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Chase Utley (oblique) placed on disabled list
Chase Utley | PHI
(May 23, 2013 8:08 PM EDT)
Phillies placed 2B Chase Utley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 21, with a mild oblique strain.
General manager Ruben Amaro described the strain as "very mild," so, all things considered, it's pretty good news for the Phils. Amaro is hopeful that Utley will be ready when his two weeks are up, but it's possible he could be out as long as four weeks. Freddy Galvis will function as the primary second baseman while Utley is out. The team will make a corresponding move prior to Friday's game.
Weaver on track to rejoin rotation next week
Jered Weaver | ANA
(May 23, 2013 6:37 PM EDT)
Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Jered Weaver (elbow) will rejoin the rotation next week as long as his between-starts bullpen session goes well.
Weaver didn't make any minor league rehab starts, but he pitched a few times in extended spring training, including on Wednesday when he struck out nine over 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball. He seems likely to start either next Monday or Tuesday against the Dodgers, putting him in line for a two-start week.
Source:
Jeff Fletcher on Twitter
Wheeler 2-3 starts away from joining Mets
Zack Wheeler | NYM
(May 23, 2013 5:38 PM EDT)
Mike Puma of the New York Post was told by a high-ranking team official that prospect right-hander Zack Wheeler is expected make 2-3 more starts with Triple-A Las Vegas before joining the Mets.
That would place his major league debut somewhere around June 6 or 11, which would leave the Mets safe from any concerns about eventual Super Two status. Wheeler returned to action Wednesday after a recent collarbone issue and allowed three runs in five innings. The 22-year-old has a 3.99 ERA and 49/20 K/BB ratio in 48 1/3 innings across eight starts this season. He's worth stashing in deeper mixed leagues at this point.
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New York Post
Orioles officially call up RHP Kevin Gausman
Kevin Gausman | BAL
(May 23, 2013 4:45 PM EDT)
Orioles purchased the contract of RHP Kevin Gausman from Double-A Bowie.
Gausman will make his major league debut Thursday night against the Orioles. The 22-year-old has only made 13 starts in the minors, but owns an impressive 3.23 ERA and 62/6 K/BB ratio in 61 1/3 innings. With his ability to miss bats and pound the strike zone, he's well worth owning in mixed leagues.
Salvador Perez (hip) back in lineup Thursday
Salvador Perez | KC
(May 23, 2013 4:37 PM EDT)
Salvador Perez (hip) is back in Thursday's lineup against the Angels.
Perez suffered a deep right hip bruise Monday when he slid into a barrier while attempting to catch a foul ball, but fortunately an MRI ruled out any structural damage. It shouldn't be an issue moving forward.
Source:
Bob Dutton on Twitter
Teixeira (wrist) could start rehab stint Tue.
Mark Teixeira | NYY
(May 23, 2013 4:32 PM EDT)
Mark Teixeira (wrist) could begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with Double-A Trenton.
Teixeira has participated in simulated games this week without incident and took batting practice Thursday in Tampa. The 33-year-old was originally aiming to return from the disabled by May 31, but he may need a few extra days to shake the rust. Still, he's making fine progress.
Source:
Erik Boland on Twitter
Royals demote Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A
Kelvin Herrera | KC
(May 23, 2013 4:22 PM EDT)
Royals optioned RHP Kelvin Herrera to Triple-A Omaha.
It wasn't too long ago that Herrera was threatening Greg Holland for the closer role, but he has struggled to keep the ball in the ballpark this season, surrendering eight home runs in just 20 1/3 innings. He'll attempt to straighten things out in the minors.