Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):Lest we start wondering if another ace might be thrust into the midseason swap meet, one senior Diamondbacks official said emphatically Tuesday morning that Dan Haren isn't going anywhere.
Haren is under contract through 2013. He's been among the best pitchers in baseball this year — 10-5 record, 2.14 ERA, 141 strikeouts in 143 innings — and figures to be entering his prime at age 28.
"We're not trading him," the Arizona official said. "We don't want to change our core."
Fox SportsHaving watched Haren throw all 117 of those pitches in what tied his shortest outing of the year, Hinch decided to remove his ace after five.
Diamondbacks Official SiteJack Wilson (Pirates):
Minnesota remains interested in Toronto shortstop Marco Scutaro and Pittsburgh shortstop Jack Wilson, the source said Tuesday afternoon.
Fox SportsGerard Haran (Lancaster):
Gerard Haran was pondering his future. Only 23, he had been cut by the Atlantic League's Newark Bears and he wasn't sure he wanted to play baseball again.
Lancaster OnlineDaric Barton (Athletics):
No matter. He's in the big leagues now, called up to take the roster spot vacated by disappointed first baseman Daric Barton, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring. Barton suffered the injury Sunday while stretching to take a throw at Yankee Stadium.
Athletics Official SiteAdam Kennedy (Athletics):Ellis doubled for his career-high-tying fourth hit, Davis broke the tie with another RBI single, and Adam Kennedy's career-high fifth hit helped Oakland to a stunning 9-8 victory in the second game of a four-game series at Fenway Park.
Athletics Official SiteJeff Suppan (Brewers):Jeff Suppan's next Brewers start is in limbo after the right-hander was diagnosed with a rib-cage injury on Tuesday, potentially poking another hole in a Brewers starting rotation that is beginning to resemble a brick of Swiss cheese.
Brewers Official SiteRussell Branyan (Mariners):Wakamatsu said Russell Branyan and Jose Lopez, both out with soreness in their backs, could be back in the lineup on Wednesday. Both sat on Monday and Tuesday.
Mariners Official SiteJim Riggleman (Nationals MGR):Since becoming interim manager of the Nationals, Jim Riggleman has a held a team meeting after every game. The sessions last no more than a few minutes.
All Nats All The TimeDavid Eckstein (Padres):A day after activating Henry Blanco from the 15-day disabled list, the Padres also activated second baseman David Eckstein from the 15-day DL, as expected.
Padres Official SiteJason Marquis (Rockies):Jason Marquis (12-7) didn't have his best stuff, but that was not because of his blistered middle finger. Marquis said he was surprised at how good he felt on the mound, adding that he was able to employ his regular grip on his sinker for the first time in a few weeks.
Rockies Official SiteJim Leyland (Tigers):Jim Leyland does not have a team of baserunning threats. But he's having to make them run the bases to get offensive threats going.
Tigers Official SiteJess Todd (Indians):Triple-A Columbus activated him.
Juan Gonzalez (Puerto Rican Team):For the preselection, the best hitters were Juan "Igor" Gonzalez and Ben Candelaria, and 3-2 for a career driven individual.
(Translated)Primera HoraEdgar Renteria (Giants):And perhaps most critically, shortstop Edgar Renteria revealed to MediaNews that he would have surgery after the season to address a painful bone spur in his right elbow.
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