Tigers Release Eduardo Sanchez

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Mariners Release Mike MacDougal

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Mariners Purchase The Contract Of Mike MacDougal From Camden

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Former Cardinals On 2014 Atlantic League Opening Day Rosters

Brian Barton (former St. Louis) - Southern Maryland
Shaun Garceau (former Springfield) - Long Island
Scott Gorgen (former Memphis) - Camden
Mike MacDougal (former St. Louis) - Camden
Charlie Manning (former Memphis) - Southern Maryland
Luis Montanez (former Memphis) - Somerset
Pete Parise (former Memphis) - Somerset
Prentice Redman (former St. Louis) - Bridgeport
Luis Rodriguez (former Memphis) - Bridgeport
Nick Stavinoha (former St. Louis) - Sugar Land
J.R. Towles (former Memphis) - Bridgeport
Lance Zawadzki (former Memphis) - Lancaster
C.J. Ziegler (former 2004 draft selection) - Southern Maryland

Camden Signs Mike MacDougal For 2014 Season

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Camden Signs Mike MacDougal For 2014 Season

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Joe Kelly, Velocity, & Strikeout Rate

Many have considered the connection between strikeout rate and fastball velocity to be obvious, but Joe Kelly's prominence this October causes us to pause and reconsider.

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Phillies Sign Mike MacDougal To Minors Deal

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Reds Release Mike MacDougal

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Mike MacDougal Assigned To Triple-A Louisville

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Minor League Transactions: March 28-April 4

Baltimore placed Joel Pineiro and Rich Rundles on the seven-day disabled list.
Chicago-A signed Tyler Greene.
Cincinnati signed Mike MacDougal and added Cesar Izturis to the 40-man roster.
Houston added Rick Ankiel to the 40-man roster.
Los Angeles optioned Alex Castellanos to Triple-A.
Miami removed Zack Cox from 40-man roster.
Minnesota placed Bryan Augentstein on the seven-day disabled list.
New York-N released Corey Patterson.
Oakland removed Daric Barton from the 40-man roster.
Pittsburgh placed Jolbert Cabrera on the seven-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay added Jamey Wright to the 40-man roster.
Texas placed Kyle McClellan on the seven-day disabled list.
Toronto placed Lance Zawadzki on the seven-day disabled list.
Washington placed Erik Komatsu on the seven-day disabled list.

St. Louis Cardinals Released: 1B David Bergin, OF Chris Edmondson, OF David Medina
Recalled: SS Ryan Jackson
Optioned to Triple-A: RHP Maikel Cleto, OF Adron Chambers
Option transferred: RHP Michael Blazek, RHP Keith Butler, LHP Kevin Siegrist (all three players Triple-A to Double-A)
Placed on 7-day DL: RHP Kyle Barraclough, RHP Logan Billbrough, RHP Chris Corrigan, RHP Scott Gorgen, RHP Aidan Lucas, RHP Zach Russell, RHP Jordan Swagerty, LHP Ryan Sherriff, LHP Jay Voss, C Juan Castillo, 1B Jeremy Schaffer

Baseball America

Dodgers To Activate Blake Hawksworth

Juan Uribe is supposed to be activated from the 15-day disabled list Monday for the Dodgers' opening game of a three-game series in Philadelphia. So are Marcus Thames and Blake Hawksworth.

LA Times

Dodgers May Add Arm As Blake Hawksworth Heals

With right-hander Blake Hawksworth taking longer than expected to recover from a strained right groin, manager Don Mattingly said the Dodgers are looking at making a move to add a healthy arm to their bullpen.

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Bats Come Alive In The Desert; Slumping Yadier Molina; Of Note...

The Cardinals scored 15 runs in the first five innings Wednesday as they cruised to a 15-5 win over Arizona in the series finale. After getting off to a historically slow start offensively the first week of the season, the bats have officially woken up for the Cardinals.

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Prospectus Hit & Run: NL Bullpen Blowout

Twice during the first four days of the season, ESPN televised matchups between the defending world champion Giants and the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Opening night featured a taut pitchers' duel in which Clayton Kershaw got the upper hand on Tim Lincecum, while on Sunday night, the Dodgers outlasted the Giants thanks largely to Aubrey Huff's sloppy outfield play.

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Dodgers Purchase Contracts Of Aaron Miles, Mike MacDougal

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Former Cardinals In Action 3-28-11: Brian Barton Single & 3-Run HR; Russell Branyan 2-Run HR; Matt Pagnozzi Solo HR

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth. 0-for-1 with one run and one strikeout.

Red Sox beat Blue Jays 3-2

Cesar Izturis (Orioles) entered late in the game at third base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Orioles beat Tigers 14-9

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted third. 2-for-3 with one walk.

Placido Polanco (Phillies) started at third base and batted leadoff. 0-for-2 with one run, one walk, and assisted in one double play.

Phillies beat Astros 7-6

Chris Perez (Indians) entered in the ninth and pitched to six batters. He allowed one hit, two earned runs, two walks, hit one batter, and struck one out for the hold (3). (g/f:0-1)

Indians beat Cubs 4-3

Edgar Renteria (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-3 and assisted in one double play.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth. 0-for-1 with one strikeout.

Brian Barton (Reds) entered late in the game in right field and batted sixth. 2-for-2 with one home run, three two-out RBIs, and one run.

Reds beat White Sox 9-1

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) started at catcher and batted ninth. 1-for-3 with one home run, one RBI, one run, one strikeout, and allowed one stolen base.

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

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

Mariners beat Rockies 7-6

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted sixth. 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.

Luke Gregerson (Padres) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed one walk and one strikeout. (g/f:1-0)

Brewers beat Padres 5-4

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted sixth. 1-for-2 with one home run, two RBIs, one run, one hit by pitch, and one strikeout.

Rangers beat Diamondbacks 6-4

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the ninth and pitched to one batter. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out for the hold (3).

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-1 with one run and grounded into one double play.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the fifth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:1-1)

Angels beat Dodgers 5-4

Coco Crisp (Athletics) started in centerfield and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double, one run, and one strikeout.

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 1-for-4 with two two-out RBIs and assisted in one double play.

Mark DeRosa (Giants) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted fifth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Giants beat Athletics 4-3

Former Cardinals Action 3-26-11: Russell Branyan Singles, Doubles, & 2 RBIs; Jeff Suppan Earns Save; Brendan Ryan 1 RBI

Michel Hernandez (Orioles) entered late in the game at catcher.

Orioles beat Rays 7-2

Ronnie Belliard (Yankees) entered late in the game at third base and batted fourth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Yankees beat Pirates 4-2

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in cneterfield and batted sixth. 1-for-4 at the plate.

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-1 with one walk, one caught stealing, one fielding error, and assisted in one double play.

Robinson Cancel (Astros) started at catcher and batted eighth. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Nationals beat Astros 10-0

Joe Mather (Braves) entered late in the game at third base and batted ninth. 0-for-2 with one strikeout.

Mets beat Braves 8-2

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the third and pitched five innings. He allowed four hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck three out for the blown save (2) and losing decision (0-1). (p-s:86-51)(g/f:5-3)

Cubs beat Rangers 6-5

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) entered late in the game at third base and batted sixth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the eighth and pitched to five batters. He allowed one hit, no runs, two walks, and struck one out for the hold (1). (p-s:23-12)(g/f:1-0)(ir-s:2-1)

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fifth. 0-for-2 with one hit by pitch.

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (p-s:18-12)(g/f:1-1)

Dodgers beat Padres 5-4

Jack Wilson (Mariners) started at second base and batted leadoff. 2-for-4 with one double, one sacrifice, and assisted in one double play.

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) started at shortstop and batted second. 0-for-5 with one RBI, one stolen base, two strikeouts, and one fielding error.

Brewers beat Mariners 2-1

Pedro Feliz (Royals) entered late in the game as a pinch hitter and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Russell Branyan (Diamondbacks) started at first base and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with one double, two two-out RBIs, and one run.

Royals beat Diamondbacks 9-6

Edgar Renteria (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at first base and batted third. 0-for-1 and assisted in one double play.

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at first base and moved to right field, batting eighth. 1-for-3 with two runs, one hit by pitch, one strikeout, and assisted in two double plays.

Giants beat Reds 9-6

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) entered late in the game at catcher and batted ninth. 0-for-1 at the plate.

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

Daric Barton (Athletics) started at first base and batted second. 0-for-2 with one walk and one missed catch error.

Rockies beat Athletics 4-1

Jeff Suppan (Giants) entered in the sixth and pitched four innings. He allowed three hits, two earned runs, two walks, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the save (2). (g/f:7-2)

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

Giants beat Indians 8-5

Former Cardinals In Action 3-24-11: Pedro Feliz 2 Doubles & 2 RBI; Brett Wallace 2 Singles & 1 RBI; Brett Tomko Pitches 2 Scoreless Innings

Joe Mather (Braves) started in left field and batted ninth. 2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) entered late in the game at second base and batted fifth. 0-for-2 and one fielding error.

Braves beat Blue Jays 5-3

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at first base and batted fifth. 1-for-2 with one double, one RBI, and one run.

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted fifth. 2-for-3 with one two-out RBI and one walk.

Rays beat Astros 11-3

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk. (g/f:1-0)

Mets beat Cardinals 16-3

Rick Ankiel (Nationals) started in centerfield and batted sixth. 2-for-3 with one double, one run, and one walk.

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit and no runs. (g/f:2-1)

Nationals beat Tigers 5-2

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

Orioles beat Pirates 11-7

Matt Pagnozzi (Rockies) started at catcher and batted eighth. 2-for-3 with one double and one run.

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with one walk and assisted in one double play.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck one out for the winning decision (1-0). (g/f:2-0)

Dodgers beat Rockies 7-5

Pedro Feliz (Royals) started at third base and batted eighth. 2-for-4 with two doubles, two two-out RBIs, one caught stealing, and assisted in one double play.

Royce Ring (Mariners) entered in the seventh and pitched one inning. He allowed one hit, two earned runs, one home run, one walk, and struck one out. (p-s:20-14)(g/f:3-0)

Jamey Wright (Mariners) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (p-s:11-8)(g/f:1-0)

Royals beat Mariners 9-8

Matt Meyer (Angels) entered in the sixth and pitched to two batters. He allowed no hits or runs, and struck one out. (g/f:0-1)

Brewers beat Angels 11-8

Miguel Cairo (Reds) entered late in the game at second base and batted second. 0-for-2 at the plate.

Scott Rolen (Reds) started at third base and batted fourth. One hit by pitch, one throwing error, and one missed catch error.

Rangers beat Reds 15-13

Braden Looper (Cubs) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed three hits, one earned run, and one walk. (g/f:2-1)

Cubs beat White Sox 8-7

Ryan Ludwick (Padres) started in left field and batted fourth. 0-for-3 with one RBI.

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the ninth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and one walk for the winning decision (1-1). (p-s:13-7)(g/f:2-0)

Brett Tomko (Rangers) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed one hit, no runs, and struck one out. (p-s:23-16)(g/f:2-2)

Padres beat Rangers 7-4

Mark DeRosa (Giants) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 with one strikeout and one fielding error.

Indians beat Giants 7-1

Former Cardinals In Action 3-21-11: Brian Broderick Pitched 2 Scoreless For Hold; Blaine Boyer K's 3 Over 2 Scoreless

Brett Wallace (Astros) started at first base and batted seventh. 0-for-3 at the plate.

Tigers beat Astros 9-1

Brian Broderick (Nationals) entered in the sixth and pitched two innings. He allowed two hits, no runs, threw one wild pitch, and struck one out for the hold (4). (g/f:4-1)

Nationals beat Cardinals 7-2

Joe Mather (Braves) started in centerfield and moved to third base and moved to right field, batting seventh. 1-for-4 with one run and one strikeout.

Blaine Boyer (Mets) entered in the seventh and pitched two innings. He allowed no hits or runs, one walk, and struck three out. (g/f:1-0)

Mets beat Braves 8-7

Felipe Lopez (Rays) entered late in the game at third base and batted third. 0-for-1 at the plate.

Rays beat Yankees 3-1

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) started at third base and batted seventh. 0-for-2 with one walk and one sacrifice.

Mike MacDougal (Dodgers) entered in the sixth and pitched one inning. He allowed no hits or runs, and assisted in one double play. (g/f:2-0)(ir-s:1-0)

Diamondbacks beat Dodgers 3-0

Randy Flores (Padres) entered in the eighth and pitched one inning. He allowed four hits, four earned runs, one home run, and struck one out for the losing decision (0-1). (p-s:18-13)(g/f:2-0)

White Sox beat Padres 8-5