Happy 37th Birthday To David Freese, Who Gave His Hometown A Helluva Party In 2011

David Freese is the birthday bird today, April 28. He’s 37, still very young. After 11 major-league seasons, he’s enjoying his retirement after 11 major-league seasons. He has more time with young family. And more time to strum a guitar.

101 ESPN

MLB Players Team Up, Offer Kids Millions Of Meals

Children’s hunger has become a dire situation, and an initiative by Major League Baseball to address it now during the pandemic came about after a chance encounter between Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright and country music superstar Garth Brooks on social media.

St. Louis Official Site

Adron Chambers Made His Mark At 'The Right Time & The Wrong Time'

Adron Chambers said he had no idea the commotion he was about to create late in the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals were being blanked 1-0, headed for their second loss in succession to the Chicago Cubs and virtually out of contention for a wild-card spot in the National League playoffs.

Post-Dispatch

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-11-2020: Randal Grichuk Singles, Homers Twice, & Drives In Five Runs; Matt Adams Singles & Knocks In One Run; Donovan Solano Collects One RBI

We're scoring so much we can't keep up 🤯 pic.twitter.com/QxjfDSfAuW

— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) March 11, 2020

Jacob Wilson (former Memphis-Washington) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-1 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Washington beat Houston 6-2

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 at the plate.
Sandy Alcantara (former St. Louis-Miami) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed three hits, one earned run, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck four out for the winning decision (1-1).  0-for-1 with one strikeout.  (p-s:67-43)(g/f:5-4)

Miami beat New York-A 3-1

Marcell Ozuna (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-3 with two strikeouts.
Pete Kozma (former St. Louis-Atlanta) started at shortstop and batted ninth.  1-for-2 with one run and assisted in one double play.

Atlanta beat Minnesota 3-2

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  3-for-3 with two home runs, five RBIs (one w/two-outs), and three runs.
Ruben Tejada (former St. Louis-Toronto) started at second base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one walk and one hit by pitch.

Toronto beat Baltimore 14-2

Matt Adams (former St. Louis-New York-N) started at first base and batted sixth.  1-for-3 with one two-out RBI.

New York-N beat St. Louis 7-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted sixth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Texas 6-4

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-2 at the plate.

Boston beat Tampa Bay 3-1

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at shortstop and batted sixth.  2-for-2 with one triple and one walk.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth.  0-for-1 and one fielding error.

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base and batted second.  1-for-2 with one run.

Chicago-N beat San Diego 3-2

Anthony Garcia (former Memphis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Los Angeles beat Milwaukee 4-1

Brian O'Keefe (former Springfield-Seattle) entered late in the game at catcher.
Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Marco Gonzales (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched 3.1 innings.  He allowed four hits, two runs (one earned), two walks, and struck five out.  (g/f:3-2)

Allen Cordoba (former Johnson City-San Diego) entered late in the game in left field and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Seattle beat San Diego 4-2

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB Spring Training 3-4-2020: Tommy Pham & Randy Arozarena Each Single & Drive In Two Runs; Trevor Megill Strikes Out Two Of Three Batters Faced For The Hold

Welcome to @TphamLV’s hitting clinic. #PadresST pic.twitter.com/AdsfVQC0VF

— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 4, 2020

Daniel Castano (former State College-Miami) entered in the fifth and pitched two innings.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:2-0)

Miami beat Houston 2-1

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Baltimore beat Miami 5-3

Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Pittsburgh) entered late in the game in left field and moved to center, batting second.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Atlanta beat Pittsburgh 9-7

Randy Arozarena (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) entered late in the game in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with two RBIs.

Tampa Bay beat Toronto 9-5

Chasen Shreve (former St. Louis-New York-N) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and threw two wild pitches.  (g/f:2-1)

New York-N beat St. Louis 4-1

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in left field and batted seventh.  1-for-2 with one run and one walk.
Trevor Megill (former 2014 draft selection-Chicago-N) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the hold (2).

Francisco Pena (former St. Louis-Cincinnati) entered late in the game at catcher and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with two strikeouts and allowed one stolen base.

Chicago-N and Cincinnati tied 6-6

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Milwaukee) started at third base and batted sixth.  1-for-2 with one strikeout.

Chicago-A beat Milwaukee 5-1

Jose Adolis Garcia (former St. Louis-Texas) entered late in the game in left field and batted sixth.  0-for-1 with one run, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Lance Lynn (former St. Louis-Texas) started and pitched four innings.  He allowed seven hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck four out.  (g/f:4-4)

Texas beat Colorado 7-4

Andy Young (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-1 with one strikeout and assisted in one double play.
David Peralta (former Johnson City-Arizona) started in left field and batted fourth.  0-for-2 with one RBI, one sac fly, and two strikeouts.
Jon Jay (former St. Lous-Arizona) started in right field and batted sixth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  1-for-3 with one run, one strikeout, and one passed ball.

Cleveland beat Arizona 6-2

Patrick Wisdom (former St. Louis-Seattle) started at third base and batted ninth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fifth.  0-for-2 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

Anaheim beat Seattle 2-0

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-San Diego) started as designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with two two-out RBIs.
Breyvic Valera (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game at shortstop and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one run and one strikeout.

Kansas City beat San Diego 9-7

Nick Martini (former Memphis-Philadelphia) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Bud Norris (former St. Louis-Philadelphia) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (g/f:1-1)

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, and two strikeouts.
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (2).  (g/f:1-0)

New York-A beat Philadelphia 3-2

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) started at second base and batted ninth.  1-for-3 at the plate.
Tyson Ross (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (g/f:1-0)

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck two out.  (g/f:0-1)
Edubray Ramos (former VSL-Los Angeles) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (g/f:0-1)

Los Angeles beat San Francisco 4-0

'Cardinals Devil Magic:' St. Louis Keeps Maximizing Overlooked College Draft Picks

A rival scout sat in the stands at Busch Stadium last summer, watching Tommy Edman rack up hit after hit.

Baseball America

Cardinals Caravan Has Become A Family Tradition

The day will probably come when my 11-year-old son Sully is too cool for the Cardinals Caravan, but as long as he’s not, Sully and I will be at the Decatur stop every year.

Herald Review

These Are NL Central's Top Middle-Infield Duos

When it comes to the makeup of the middle-infield spots on teams in the National League Central, the word “upheaval” comes to mind rather quickly. More clubs have either made changes or are still contemplating some sort of shuffle in their personnel at second base and shortstop.

St. Louis Official Site

A Capital Idea: Cardinals Need To Go To Small-Ball Approach To Energize Offense

As he readied for his deciding role in the last October comeback the Cardinals tried to enact in the nation’s capital, Pete Kozma was downright certain he was going to get a walk. No way would the Nationals let him beat them.

Post-Dispatch

Tommy Edman Latest Cardinal Surprise

When Tommy Edman was called up to the Majors on June 8, he wasn’t sure how long he’d stay. He was replacing an injured Jedd Gyorko, and at the time, there wasn’t a spot in the lineup for Edman to play every day.

St. Louis Official Site

Remembering The Last Time The Cardinals & Nationals Met In The Postseason

I assume 'Pete bleeping Kozma' is the 'Bucky bleeping Dent' of the Washington D.C. area.

KSDK

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-15-19: Albert Pujols Doubles, Homers, & Drives In Four Runs; Randal Grichuk Hits A Solo & Three-Run Homer; Aledmys Diaz Singles Twice & Knocks In Two Runs

BYE BYE BERTY pic.twitter.com/8NRIiyfE1g

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) September 15, 2019

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted sixth.  0-for-4 with one ground into double play.
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:12-9)

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted third.  2-for-4 with two home runs, four RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck two out for the hold (3).  (p-s:18-9)(g/f:1-0)

Toronto beat New York-A 6-4

Edwin Jackson (former St. Louis-Detroit) started and pitched five innings.  He allowed seven hits, five earned runs, one home run, two walks, hit one batter, threw one wild pitch, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-10).  (p-s:92-58)(g/f:4-2)

Baltimore beat Detroit 8-2

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one run and one walk.

Cleveland beat Minnesota 7-5

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at second base and moved to first, batting seventh.  2-for-5 with one RBI and one run.

Houston beat Kansas City 12-3

Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at second base, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.

Chicago-N beat Pittsburgh 16-6

Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) started in left field and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one run, three walks, and two strikeouts.
Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Colorado beat San Diego 10-5

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with one run and one strikeout.

Donovan Solano (former St. Louis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

San Francisco beat Miami 2-1

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started as a designated hitter and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one run, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted third.  2-for-4 with one double, one home run, four RBIs, one run, and one stolen base.

Anaheim beat Tampa Bay 6-4

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Zac Gallen (former Memphis-Arizona) started and pitched 5.2 innings.  He allowed five hits, three earned runs, three home runs, two walks, and struck five out for the losing decision (3-6).  One sacrifice at the plate.  (p-s:103-66)(g/f:4-5)

Cincinnati beat Arizona 3-1

Jedd Gyorko (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff.  1-for-1 with one two-out RBI, one run, and one walk.

Los Angeles beat New York-N 3-2

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-14-19: Oscar Mercado Collects Two Singles, Two Doubles, One Walk, One Home Run, & Two RBIs In Doubleheader; Luke Voit Doubles, Walks Twice, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Donovan Solano Triples & Knocks In Two Runs

Twitter: What's happening?

Us: This. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/g6ilIOCgf7

— Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 15, 2019

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-3 with one walk.

Minnesota beat Cleveland 2-0 in game one of doubleheader

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  3-for-5 with two doubles, one home run, two two-out RBIs, two runs, and one strikeout.

Minnesota beat Cleveland 9-5 in game two of doubleheader

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  1-for-3 with three runs and one walk.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game at third base and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Chicago-N beat Pittsburgh 14-1

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started at first base and batted fourth.  2-for-3 with one double, one home run, two RBIs, three runs, and two walks.

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted second.  1-for-3 at the plate.

New York-A beat Toronto 13-3

Joe Kelly (former St. Louis-Los Angeles) entered in the eighth and pitched to two batters.  He allowed no hits, one earned run, hit one batter, and struck one out for the losing decision (5-4).  (p-s:9-6)

New York-N beat Los Angeles 3-0

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 at the plate.

Houston beat Kansas City 6-1

Ildemaro Vargas (former Springfield-Arizona) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout and threw out one base runner.

Arizona beat Cincinnati 1-0

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  0-for-2 with one RBI, two runs, and three walks.
Nick Martini (former Memphis-San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  1-for-4 with one triple, one RBI, one run, and one strikeout.
Luis Perdomo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the third and pitched 1.2 innings.  He allowed three hits, three earned runs, one walk, and threw one wild pitch.  (p-s:28-19)(g/f:5-0)

Colorado beat San Diego 11-10

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  1-for-1 with one triple and two RBIs.

Miami beat San Francisco 4-2

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted third.  0-for-4 with one strikeout.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started as designated hitter and batted fourth.  1-for-4 with one strikeout.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk.  (p-s:14-8)(g/f:2-1)

Tampa Bay beat Anaheim 3-1

Sam Tuivailala (former St. Louis-Seattle) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck three out.  (p-s:16-9)

Seattle beat Chicago-A 2-1 in 10 innings

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 9-9-19: Albert Pujols Hits A Solo Home Run; Jason Heyward Singles Twice, Walks, & Drives In One Run; Nick Martini Collects Three Singles

Albert Pujols (@PujolsFive) Home Run #655 ✅😎
103.4 MPH 24d 438 Feet📏
Credit: MLB / Fox Sports West#TheHaloWay #WereNasty #MLB pic.twitter.com/MJM2w7zKlo

— Anaheim Sports (@AnaheimSports1) September 10, 2019

Magneuris Sierra (former St. Louis-Miami) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Milwaukee beat Miami 8-3

Luke Voit (former St. Louis-New York-A) started as designated hitter and batted fifth.  2-for-5 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Tyler Lyons (former St. Louis-New York-A) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-0)(g/f:2-0)

New York-A beat Boston 5-0

Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted sixth.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.

New York-N beat Arizona 3-1

Aledmys Diaz (former St. Louis-Houston) started at first base and moved to second, batting sixth.  1-for-4 with two runs and assisted in two double plays.

Houston beat Oakland 15-0

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Pittsburgh beat San Francisco 6-4

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-5 at the plate.

Albert Pujols (former St. Louis-Anaheim) started at first base and batted fifth.  1-for-4 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.
Adalberto Mejia (former St. Louis-Anaheim) entered in the sixth and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs.  (p-s:7-4)(g/f:0-1)(ir-s:1-0)

Cleveland beat Anaheim 6-2

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in centerfield and batted seventh.  2-for-3 with one RBI, one run, and one walk.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted seventh.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Greg Garcia (former St. Louis-San Diego) started at second base and batted leadoff.  1-for-5 with two strikeouts and one fielding error.
Nick Martini (former Memphis- San Diego) started in left field and batted second.  3-for-5 with one run.

Chicago-N beat San Diego 10-2

Cubs Activated Daniel Descalso From The Injured List

Chicago-N Official Twitter

Iowa Beat Memphis 5-1: Jesus Cruz Strikes Out Four Over Two Hitless/Scoreless Innings; Bryan Dobzanski Strikes Out One Over One Scoreless Inning; Rangel Ravelo Drives In One Run

Individual Highlights:
Randy Arozarena started in left field and batted leadoff.  1-for-3 with one double, one run, one walk, one hit by pitch, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Dylan Carlson started in centerfield and batted second.  2-for-4 with one triple, one walk, one stolen base, and one strikeout.
Edmundo Sosa started at shortstop and batted third.  0-for-4 with one hit by pitch and two strikeouts.
Rangel Ravelo started at first base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one RBI, grounded into two double plays, and assisted in one double play.
Ramon Urias started at second base and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one stolen base, one strikeout, and assisted in one double play.
Joe Hudson started at catcher and batted seventh.  0-for-2 with two walks, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.
Max Schrock started at third base and batted eighth.  0-for-2 with two walks and one stolen base.
Jose Martinez entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth.  One walk and assisted in one double play.
Jesus Cruz entered in the sixth and pitched two innings.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck four out.  (p-s:23-17)(g/f:2-0)
Bryan Dobzanski entered in the eighth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out.  (p-s:15-7)(g/f:2-0)

Rough Outing:
Rest Of The Team

Former Cardinals:
Daniel Descalso started at second base and batted fourth.  0-for-4 with one strikeout and assisted in two double plays.

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Memphis Official Site Post Game

Daniel Descalso Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Saturday With Triple-A Iowa

Mark Gonzales Twitter

Jaosn Heyward Batting Leadoff Already Paying Dividends

Before Cubs manager Joe Maddon wrote Jason Heyward's name into the leadoff spot earlier this week, he had a conversation with the outfielder. Maddon did not want the switch to disrupt Heyward's standout season and needed to ensure that the veteran was totally on board.

Chicago-N Official Site

Former Cardinals Playing In MLB 7-12-19: Tommy Pham Singles, Homers, & Drives In Two Runs; Jason Heyward Singles Twice & Knocks In One Run; Sam Gaviglio Strikes Out Two Over Two Scoreless Innings

Tommy Pham homers (14) on a fly ball to right off Dylan Bundy
Exit Velocity 98 MPH
Distance 360 FT
Launch Angle 35.26#RaysUp vs #Birdland pic.twitter.com/UqiFzlxQNv

— Strand Sport Stats (@StrandStats) July 12, 2019

Jason Heyward (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) started in right field and batted sixth.  2-for-4 with one two-out RBI and two strikeouts.
Daniel Descalso (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.
Steve Cishek (former St. Louis-Chicago-N) entered in the seventh and pitched to one batter.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out.  (p-s:8-6)(ir-s:1-0)

Chicago-N beat Pittsburgh 4-3

Randal Grichuk (former St. Louis-Toronto) started in right field and batted seventh.  0-for-3 with one strikeout.
Sam Gaviglio (former Springfield-Toronto) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings.  He allowed two hits, no runs, and struck two out.  (p-s:30-21)(g/f:2-1)

New York-A beat Toronto 4-0

Tommy Pham (former St. Louis-Tampa Bay) started in left field and batted second.  2-for-5 with one home run, two RBIs, two runs, and one walk.

Tampa Bay beat Baltimore 16-4

Oscar Mercado (former Memphis-Cleveland) started in centerfield and batted second.  1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Minnesota beat Cleveland 5-3

Donovan Solano (former Memphis-San Francisco) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fourth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

San Francisco beat Milwaukee 10-7 in 10 innings

Carson Kelly (former St. Louis-Arizona) started at catcher and batted eighth.  0-for-3 at the plate.
Greg Holland (former St. Louis-Arizona) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, threw one wild pitch, and struck two out for the save (15).  (p-s:16-9)(g/f:1-0)

Arizona beat St. Louis 4-2

Ian Kennedy (former 2003 draft selection-Kansas City) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed no hits or runs, and struck two out for the save (12).  (p-s:13-10)(g/f:1-0)

Kansas City beat Detroit 8-5

Jon Jay (former St. Louis-Chicago-A) started in right field and batted fifth.  1-for-4 at the plate.
Charlie Tilson (former Memphis-Chicago-A) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth.  0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Oakland beat Chicago-A 5-1

Mike Leake (former St. Louis-Seattle) started and pitched to 12 batters.  He allowed eight hits, seven runs (four earned), one home run, one walk, and struck two out for the losing decision (7-8).  (p-s:47-29)(g/f:1-0)

Anaheim beat Seattle 13-0

Luis Pedromo (former Palm Beach-San Diego) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning.  He allowed one hit and no runs.  (p-s:7-6)(g/f:1-1)

Atlanta beat San Diego 5-3

Cubs Likely Buyers With Division Still In Reach

The Cubs have been down this road before, heading into the second half having fallen short of expectations and putting the club's immediate direction under a microscope. It is the kind of thing that an extended period of winning after the All-Star break can solve.

Chicago-N Official Site