Long Island Signs Bob Zimmermann & Bill Hall, Acitvates Dontrelle Willis, & Releases Royce Ring

The Long Island Ducks today announced the signings of pitcher Bob Zimmermann and MLB veteran utility player Bill Hall and activated starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis from the inactive list. Zimmermann returns for his third season in a Ducks uniform while Hall begins his first season on Long Island and in the Atlantic League. In corresponding roster moves, the Ducks have released infielder Gabe Suarez and left-handed pitcher Royce Ring. The Ducks have also traded infielder Murray Watts to the El Paso Diablos of the American Association in exchange for future considerations.

Long Island Official Site

Long Island Signs Royce Ring

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Yankees Not Likely To Pursue Royce Ring

Joel Sherman Twitter

Mariners Release Royce Ring

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Heath Bell Can Sense The Bell-Tale Trade Signs

The deadline creeps closer each day and, aside from those ninth innings when Heath Bell can lose himself in the singular focus of closing games for the Padres, it's about all he's thinking about these days.

Padres Official Site

Nate Robertson Activated At Triple-A Tacoma

Today’s game is at 7:05 pm and you can catch the broadcast on 850 AM or streaming online. Tacoma starts LHP Nate Robertson (0-0, 0.00) against Reno LHP Tom Layne (5-1, 4.95).

This will be Robertson’s first appearance of the season – he has been on the disabled list since having bone chips removed from his left elbow in mid-March. The MLB veteran had been expected to compete with Michael Pineda for the Mariners #5 starter spot.

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Tacoma Uses Long Ball To Split Series With Memphis

Tacoma used the long ball for the second time in the series as they beat the Redbirds 5-2 in the series finale.

Memphis Redbirds Official Site

Royce Ring Assigned To Triple-A Tacoma

The remainder of the pitching staff is filled out by Mariners prospect Dan Cortes and Edward Paredes alongside veterans Denny Bautista, Manny Delcarmen, Justin Miller, Royce Ring and Chris Smith.

Tacoma Official Site

Former Cardinals In Action 3-25-11: Ryan Ludwick Single, HR, & 2 RBIs; Mike McCoy 2 Hits & 1 RBI; Edgar Renteria Single & 1 RBI

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Phillies beat Braves 3-1

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Twins beat Orioles 6-5

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff. One walk, one RBI, and one run at the plate.

Rays beat Pirates 9-5

Joe Mather (Braves) started in left field and moved to first base, batting seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Braves beat Tigers 5-3

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 1-for-1 with one RBI.

Yankees beat Astros 6-4

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-2 with one RBI, one run, one sac fly, one hit by pitch, was picked off, and assisted in one double play.

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted seventh. 2-for-4 with two runs and one strikeout.

Dennys Reyes (Red Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, three runs (two earned), one home run, and one walk. (g/f:4-0)(ir-s:1-1)

Blue Jays beat Red Sox 11-8

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 with two walks.

Angels beat Athletics 10-3

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-2)

Chris Narveson (Brewers) started and pitched five innings. He allowed six hits, three earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck seven out. (g/f:3-2)

Brewers beat Indians 7-4

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at second base and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with one double, one run, one strikeout, grounded into one double play, and assisted in one double play.

Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 6-3

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, and one strikeout.

Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Edgar Renteria (Reds) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-1 with one RBI, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Padres beat Reds 10-4

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 with one run, one walk, and one strikeout.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-3 with one walk and one stolen base.

Cubs beat Mariners 6-3

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at second base and batted second. 2-for-4 with one strikeout.

Royals beat Giants 15-3

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started as designated hitter and batted fourth. 0-for-4 with one RBI and one strikeout.

White Sox beat Diamondbacks 7-3

Blake Hawksworth (Dodgers) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:13-9)(g/f:0-2)

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:12-10)(g/f:2-0)

Mariners beat Dodgers 6-0

Former Cardinals In Action 3-22-11: Daric Barton Doubles, HR, & 2 RBIs; Coco Crisp Single & Solo HR; Russell Branyan Single, Double, & 1 RBI

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted sixth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Nationals beat Astros 3-1

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Marlins beat Twins 3-0

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) started at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Randy Winn (Orioles) entered late in the game in centerfield.

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) entered late in the game at shortstop.

Orioles beat Yankees 6-2

Les Walrond (Mets) entered in the ninth and pitched to five batters. He allowed one hit, no runs, and two walks for the hold (1). (g/f:1-1)

Brad Penny (Tigers) started and pitched four innings. He allowed eighth hits, five earned runs, one home run, three walks, and struck three out for the losing decision (1-1). (g/f:3-5)

Mets beat Tigers 7-4

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at second base and batted sixth. 1-for-1 with one run.

Phillies beat Blue Jays 5-4

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 1-for-1 with one walk.

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one run.

Dennys Reyes (Red Sox) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, one unearned run, one walk,hit one batter, struck one out, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:2-0)

Rays beat Red Sox 7-4

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted sixth. 1-for-3 with one double, one run, and two strikeouts.

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted eighth. 0-for-2 with one sacrifice and one strikeout.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:15-9)

Mariners beat White Sox 9-5

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Dodgers beat Cubs 2-1

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, two runs, one walk, and one stolen base.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, and two runs.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-5 with one strikeout.

Athletics beat Reds 10-8

Luis Perdomo (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-0)

Brewers beat Padres 7-0

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:1-2)

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 2-for-3 with one double, one two-out RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Indians bear Diamondbacks 7-3

Former Cardinals In Action 3-19-11: Edgar Renteria 3-Run HR & 3 Runs; Aaron Miles Single & Solo HR; Adam Kennedy 2-Run HR; Jack Wilson 3 Hits & 1 RBI

Joe Mather (Braves) started in right field and moved to first base, batting seventh. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Tigers beat Braves 2-1

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Marlins beat Cardinals 5-4

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Mets & Braves tied 3-3

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in right field and batted seventh. 1-for-4 with one RBI.

Phillies beat Orioles 7-5

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted third. 1-for-3 with one double, one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher.

Astros beat Cardinals 3-2

Felipe Lopez (Rays) started at second base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Twins beat Rays 9-2

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) started at second base and moved to right field, batting ninth. 1-for-4 with one strikeout.

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) entered late in the game at third base and moved to second, batting ninth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Blue Jays & Yankees tied 5-5

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Jason Marquis (Nationals) started and pitched 3.2 innings. He allowed nine hits, six earned runs, three walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the losing decision (1-1). 0-for-1 at the plate. (g/f:3-1)

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (g/f:3-0)

Mets beat Nationals 7-4

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 0-for-4 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Athletics beat White Sox 8-3

Braden Looper (Cubs) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings. He allowed eight hits, eight earned runs, two home runs, two walks, and struck three out. (p-s:53-31)(g/f:2-0)

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Padres beat Cubs 14-4

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the fifth and pitched 1.1 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:2-2)

Indians beat Angels 10-7

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play and allowed one stolen base.

Edgar Renteria (Reds) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, three runs, and assisted two double plays.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at first base and batted seventh. 3-for-4 with one double, one run, and assisted in two double plays.

Reds beat Rockies 10-3

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Giants beat Royals 3-1

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at third base and batted eighth. 2-for-4 with one run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Brewers & Dodgers tied 6-6

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted leadoff. 3-for-3 with one RBI, one stolen base, and one caught stealing.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at second base and batted second. 0-for-2 with one RBI, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 1-for-2 with one home run, two two-out RBIs, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:21-12)(g/f:0-1)

Mariners beat Rangers 9-8

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted second. 1-for-1 with one RBI.

Diamondbacks beat Reds 13-10

Former Cardinals In Action 3-17-11: Mike McCoy 1 RBI; Mike MacDougal Earns Save; Dan Haren K's 5 Over 5 Innings

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted leadoff. 1-for-1 with one run.

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-4 at the plate.

Orioles beat Pirates 13-3

Brad Penny (Tigers) started and pitched five innings. He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit two batters, and struck two out. (g/f:4-3)

Tigers beat Twins 4-3

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one strikeout.

Rich Hill (Red Sox) entered in the sixth and pitched to three batters. He allowed one hit and no runs.

Red Sox beat Mets 8-5

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-1 with one RBI.

Blue Jays beat Phillies 7-6

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted second. 1-for-3 with one double, one walk, and one strikeout.

Braves beat Nationals 7-6

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth. One walk at the plate.

Yankees beat Rays 3-2

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one run, one walk, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, hit one batter, and two walks for the save (1). (g/f:1-0)

Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 6-4

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-3 with two strikeouts and assisted in two double plays.

Athletics beat Cubs 6-5

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started at first base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Reds beat Indians 5-1

Josh Kinney (White Sox) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:1-3)

White Sox beat Rockies 12-6

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted third. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (p-s:18-8)(g/f:2-1)

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Royals beat Mariners 9-1

Dan Haren (Angels) started and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, hit one batter, and struck five out for the losing decision (0-3). 0-for-1 with one strikeout at the plate. (g/f:5-4)

Giants beat Angels 4-0

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed five hits, three earned runs, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:49-31)(g/f:3-2)

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:14-9)(g/f:1-1)

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the seventh and pitched to six batters. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck three out. (p-s:23-15)(g/f:1-0)

Padres beat Rangers 15-5

Former Cardinals In Action 3-11-11: Brett Wallace 2 Doubles & 2 RBIs; Aaron Miles Solo HR; Coco Crisp 2 Singles & 1 Solo HR

Dennys Reyes (Red Sox) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (1). (g/f:1-1)

Rich Hill (Red Sox) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck one out for the hold (2). (g/f:1-1)

Red Sox beat Astros 9-3

J.D. Drew (Red Sox) started in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one ground into double play.

Twins beat Red Sox 3-2

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) started at second base and batted sixth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) started at second base and moved to centerfield, batting ninth. 1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, two runs, one sac fly, one strikeout, and one fielding error.

Blue Jays beat Yankees 10-3

Randy Winn (Orioles) started in left field and batted seventh. 2-for-3 with one double and one walk.

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one walk and two strikeouts.

Phillies beat Orioles 13-6

Felipe Lopez (Rays) started at third base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one run and one walk.

Pirates beat Rays 8-7

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 with one walk and one strikeout.

Les Walrond (Mets) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, one walk, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Jason Isringhausen (Mets) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Mets beat Marlins 10-0

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 3-for-4 with two doubles, two RBIs, one run, and grounded into one double play.

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one passed ball and allowed one stolen base.

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in left field and batted fifth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Astros beat Nationals 7-6

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at second base and batted sixth. 1-for-2 with one home run, one RBI, one run, and assisted in one double play.

Blake Hawksworth (Dodgers) entered in the fourth and pitched 1.2 innings. He allowed no hits or runs, and hit one batter. (g/f:1-4)

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 3-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, and two runs.

Athletics beat Dodgers 9-2

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) started at first base and batted third. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Nate Robertson (Mariners) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed four hits, two earned runs, hit one batter, and struck three out for the blown save (1). (g/f:1-2)

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out. (g/f:0-1)

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Mariners & Indians tied 5-5

Terry Evans (Giants) entered in the centerfield and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fourth. 0-for-3 at the plate.
Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs. (p-s:10-7)(g/f:2-1)

Giants beat Padres 6-4

Former Cardinals In Action 3-5-11: Joel Pineiro Pitches 3 Scoreless Innings; Coco Crisp 2 RBIs; Jess Todd & Royce Ring Each Earn Hold

Dennys Reyes (Red Sox) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:2-0)

Red Sox & Orioles tied 4-4

Brian Esposito (Astros) started at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-1 with one walk and allowed one stolen base.

Tigers beat Astros 5-0

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at third base and batted eighth. 1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Marlins beat Red Sox 11-2

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted third. 0-for-3 with one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

David Carpenter (Astros) entered in the fourth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk. (g/f:3-0)

Cardinals beat Astros 1-0

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game as designated hitter and batted fourth. 1-for-1 at the plate.

Twins beat Rays 6-1

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)

Joe Mather (Braves) started in left field and moved to first base, batting second. 0-for-4 at the plate.

Braves beat Mets 6-4

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted fifth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Pirates beat Phillies 4-3

Joel Pineiro (Angels) started and pitched three innings. He allowed two hits and no runs. (g/f:5-3)

Brewers beat Angels 2-1

Jess Todd (Indians) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (g/f:0-3)

Indians beat White Sox 8-3

Edgar Renteria (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at first base and batted third. 0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.

Scott Rolen (reds) started and batted fourth. 1-for-2 at the plate.

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted second. 1-for-2 at the plate.

Dodgers beat Reds 2-0

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) started at first base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one RBI, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted seventh. 1-for-2 with one walk and one caught stealing.

Jamey Wright (Mariners) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out. (p-s:20-10)(g/f:0-1)

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and one walk for the hold (1). (p-s:22-12)(g/f:1-2)

Mariners beat Indians 7-2

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Rockies beat Royals 10-9

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted third. 0-for-2 with one walk and one strikeout.

Cubs beat Padres 9-4

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at third base and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with one strikeout.

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh. 0-for-1 and one throwing error.

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with two RBIs and one run.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Athletics beat Giants 6-0

Former Cardinals In Action 3-1-11: Russell Branyan Hits Three-Run HR; Adam kennedy Hits Solo HR; Nate Robertson & Chris Narveson Pitches 2 Scoreless

Brian Esposito (Astros) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Braves beat Astros 3-0

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at at third base and batted second. 0-for-2 with one walk.

Tigers beat Phillies 6-2

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) entered late in the game in left field and moved to center, batting sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Nationals beat Mets 5-3

Ruben Gotay (Marlins) entered late in the game at third base.

Joe Thurston (Marlins) entered late in the game at second base and batted ninth. 1-for-1 with one double and assisted in one double play.

Cardinals Beat Marlins 7-1

Felipe Lopez (Rays) started at second base and batted sixth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher and batted eighth. One walk.

Randy Winn (Orioles) entered late in the game in left field and moved to center, batted ninth. 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

Alberto Castillo (Orioles) entered sixth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:3-3)(ir-s:1-0)

Orioles beat Rays 12-6

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) started at second base and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one ground into double play and assisted in one double play.

Tigers beat Blue Jays 6-2

Todd Wellemeyer (Cubs) entered in the fourth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the winning decision (1-0). (p-s:11-11)(g/f:1-2)

Terry Evans (Giants) entered late in the game in right field and batted fifth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Cubs beat Giants 3-2

Edgar Renteria (Reds) started at shortstop and batted second. 1-for-3 with one run and two strikeouts.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) started as designated hitter and batted seventh. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 1-for-3 with one double.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-3 at the plate.

Reds beat Athletics 7-6

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted second. 0-for-2 and assisted in one double play.

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:5-5)(g/f:2-0)

Indians beat Dodgers 2-1

Chris Narveson (Brewers) entered in the third and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out for the hold (1). (p-s:11-11)(g/f:2-2)

Josh Kinney (White Sox) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits and no runs. (p-s:5-4)(g/f:1-1)

Brewers beat White Sox 3-1

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Padres) started at second base and batted second. 1-for-1 with one run, two walks, and assisted in one double play.

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hits, no runs, and one walk. (p-s:21-11)(g/f:1-2)

Royals beat Padres 4-3

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the third and pitched one inning. He allowed two hits, one earned run, one walk, and struck one out for the blown save (1). (p-s:22-11)

Adam Kennedy (Mariners) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted ninth. 1-for-3 and assisted in two double plays.

Nate Robertson (Mariners) started and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, no runs, and struck three out. (p-s:31-20)(g/f:1-1)

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs for the hold (1). (p-s:10-5)(g/f:3-0)

Mariners beat Rangers 5-4

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fourth. 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBIs, one run, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Rockies beat Diamondbacks 7-4

Royce Ring, Nate Robertson Making Pitch For Mariners Roster

They have come to an MLB land of opportunity, the Spring Training camp of the Mariners, to rev up stalled careers.

Royce Ring, 30, is with his seventh organization, still striving to justify the spotlight cast on him nine years ago as a first-round Draft pick relief specialist.

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Mariners Sign Royce Ring To Minor League Deal

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Cubs Resign Mike Parisi

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Royce Ring Elects For Free Agency

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