Professional Baseball News

Norm Charlton (Thanks, Mike Fox!):
On Wednesday night, Norm Charlton participated in a Nasty Boys signing event in Cincinnati.  Check out his ball cap in the video.

Josh Rodriguez:
Rodriguez extends hit streak to 23 (MLB.com)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tyler Duffey (0-1, 5.23) was the losing pitcher for Hi-A Fort Myers.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Tony Cingrani:
Cingrani understands he may return to Louisville soon (Cincinnati.com)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Joe Savery (0-0, 3.00) earned a hold for Philadelphia.

Anthony Rendon, playing second base, (.306) went 2-for-4 with a RBI double for Washington.  Craig Manuel (.283) went 2-for-3 with a double, a run and a RBI for A Hagerstown.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Player Moves:
Last Saturday, the New York Mets called up David Aardsma and yesterday the Cincinnati Reds recalled Tony Cingrani.

Andy Pettitte:
Pettitte's Uncertain Case for the Hall (New York Times)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tony Cingrani (3-0, 3.15) was the winning pitcher as Cincinnati defeated Chicago, 12-2.  For good measure, he went 2-for-2.

Paul Janish (.228) went 2-for-4 with a run, a RBI and a strikeout for AAA Gwinnett, Josh Rodriguez (.321) went 3-for-5 for AA Binghamton and Jeremy Rathjen (.217) went 3-for-4 with 2 runs, 2 RBI and a walk for A Great Lakes.

Complete Owls stats are here.

2013 First-Year Player Draft:
Yesterday, rounds 1 and 2 of the Draft were completed.  Stanford pitcher Mark Appel (nephew of Natalye Appel ‘80/’82) was drafted first overall by the Astros.

The draft continues with rounds 3-10 today at 11:30 am CT and 11-40 tomorrow at 12 pm CT.

Astros take Houston native Appel with first pick (MLB.com)
Appel's homecoming could mark return to winning ways (Richard Justice)
Astros select Appel (Houston Chronicle)
Given Second Chance, Astros Take Appel (New York Times)

Tyler Duffey:
On Wednesday, prior to his promotion, Tyler Duffey was named to the Western Division All-Star team for the Midwest League All-Star game. Read more.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Brock Holt (.287) went 2-for-3 with a run and a walk for AAA Pawtucket.

Complete Owls stats are here. 

UIL Baseball Playoffs, State Baseball Tournament:
Today at noon, Fort Bend Dulles faces Arlington Martin in the Class 5A baseball state semifinal at Dell Diamond in Round Rock.  Dulles is coached by Clinton Welch, a three-year Rice baseball letterman (1981-82-83). 

Dulles eliminated Cy-Ranch, defending state champs, two weeks ago.  Cy-Ranch is coached by John Pope, a two-year Rice baseball letterman (1988-89).

2013 First-Year Player Draft:
The 2013 First-Year Player Draft begins today.  This year, the signing deadline is 5 pm ET, July 12.  Click here for MLB.com Draft Central.

Player Moves:
Yesterday, Tyler Duffey was promoted from A Cedar Rapids to Hi-A Fort Myers.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Rick Hague (.254) doubled for AA Harrisburg.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Player Moves:
Yesterday, Washington recalled Anthony Rendon from AAA Syracuse.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Philip Humber (0-1, 5.25) was the losing pitcher for AAA Oklahoma City, Jared Rogers (0-1, 4.66) was the losing pitcher for AAA New Orleans and Josh Geer (2-2, 3.45) was the winning pitcher in relief for AA San Antonio.

Complete Owls stats are here.

2013 First-Year Player Draft:
The 2013 First-Year Player Draft takes place this Thursday through Saturday.  Yesterday, Baseball America ranked Austin Kubitza #122, Michael Ratterree #373 and John Simms #377 among the top 500 draft prospects.  Also, Stanford pitcher Mark Appel (the nephew of Natalye Appel ‘80/’82) was ranked #2. 

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Brock Holt (.282) went 3-for-5 with a run, a RBI and a strikeout for AAA Pawtucket.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Tim Byrdak:
Byrdak in game action for first time after surgery (MLB.com)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
In his major league debut, Matt Langwell gave up 1 earned run in 1.1 innings in relief for Cleveland. David Aardsma (0-0, 2.14) earned his second save in as many days for AAA Las Vegas and Tony Cingrani (3-0, 1.15) got a no-decision for AAA Louisville. 

Brock Holt (.272) went 2-for-5 with a RBI for AAA Pawtucket, Paul Janish (.245) doubled for AAA Gwinnett, Anthony Rendon (.333) doubled for AAA Syracuse and Josh Rodriguez (.309) went 2-for-5 for AA Binghamton.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Cole St.Clair:
Last month, Cole St.Clair had hip surgery and won’t be cleared for baseball until November.  Next week, he starts working for Yelp as an Account Executive in Scottsdale.

Player Moves Yesterday:
Cleveland called up Matt Langwell from AAA Columbus.  Also, Anthony Rendon was promoted from AA Harrisburg to AAA Syracuse where he will play both second and third base.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
David Aardsma (0-0, 2.25) earned a save for AAA Las Vegas.

Brock Holt (.268) went 2-for-4 with a double, a run, a RBI and a strikeout AAA Pawtucket and Josh Rodriguez (.307) doubled for AA Binghamton.

Complete Owls stats are here.

Player Moves:
Yesterday, Philadelphia recalled Joe Savery from AAA Lehigh Valley.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Lance Berkman (.288) went 2-for-5 with a run and a strikeout for Texas.  Brock Holt (.262) went 2-for-4 with 2 walks for AAA Pawtucket, Josh Rodriguez (.310) hit a RBI double for AA Binghamton and Jeremy Rathjen went 2-for-4 with a homer, 2 runs, a RBI and a strikeout for A Great Lakes.

Complete Owls stats are here.