Russell Branyan (Mariners):
Russell Branyan took 35 swings in the batting cage before the game and though improved, still didn't feel quite well enough to play. Branyan left last Friday's game against Detroit with tightness in his back and now has missed four games since.then.
The Seattle Times
Mark Mulder (Free Agent):
Despite rumors of their interest, the Nationals are not exploring the possibility of signing free agent Mark Mulder. The left-handed pitcher, a two-time all-star and former 20-game winner, has pitched just 12 2/3 innings during the last two years because of injury.
Mulder's agent, Gregg Clifton -- a neighbor of acting general manger Mike Rizzo in Scottsdale, Ariz. -- spoke with the club roughly a month ago about his client. But the Nationals have since backed off. Clifton has said that Mulder, who last pitched for the Cardinals, will be healthy enough to start big league games within two weeks.
The Washington Post
Darren Oliver (Angels):
To make room for Thursday's starter, Matt Palmer, the Angels placed Darren Oliver on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left triceps and Kelvim Escobar was transferred from the 15- to the 60-day DL.
Angels Official Site
Braden Looper (Brewers):
Looper has been good at delivering wins in the early part of the season. In his previous start against the Reds, he limited the damage to three runs in six innings and won for a Brewers team that had lost its fourth game in a row. Entering Wednesday the team had lost three of four, including a Phillies rout on Tuesday night.
Brewers Official Site
Dan Haren (Diamondbacks):
Two runs.
They may not seem like much, but for Dan Haren, who had received one run of support in his first three starts, it was a windfall.
The right-hander didn't squander it, either, as he tossed seven shutout innings to pace the D-backs past the Rockies, 2-0, on Wednesday afternoon at Chase Field.
D-Backs Official Site
David Eckstein (Padres):
David Eckstein is the type of scrappy, no-holds-barred player managers love to have on the field and in the clubhouse.
Padres Official Site
Jason Bowers (Rays):
Double-A Montgomery activated him from the 7-day disabled list.
Juan Diaz (Winnipeg):
Goldeyes manager Rick Forney announced the acquisition of the playing rights to slugger Juan Diaz from Sussex of the CanAm League for cash and future considerations. Diaz was also signed today, bringing the number of players on the pre-season roster to 24, of whom 11 are position players.
Northern League Official Site
Jameson Maj (Southern Illinois):
The Southern Illinois Miners have signed another Cardinals prospect, right-handed pitcher Jameson Maj, as well as former Cincinnati Reds prospect Danny Zeffiro.
Frontier League Official Site
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