Professional Baseball News

Jeff Niemann:
For the month of July, Jeff Niemann had a 3-0 record and a 1.06 ERA, the best ERA for any month among starters in Tampa Bay history.

Grand Prairie AirHogs:
On Friday, Kyle Gunderson (0-1, 8.53) picked up his first save for the AirHogs.  Tyler Henley (.263) assisted, by hitting a 2-run double and a throwing out a runner attempting to score on a tag.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Philip Humber (8-7, 3.44) was the losing pitcher as Boston defeated Chicago, 10-2.  Matt Langwell (4-1, 2.66) and Tony Cingrani (0-1, 2.08) got no-decisios for AA Akron and R Billings, respectively.

Craig Stansberry (.193) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run for AA Hampshire in the second game.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

Player Moves:
On July 21, Bryan Price was placed on the 7 day DL (right shoulder) and on July 24, Danny Lehmann was placed on the 7 day DL retroactive to July 23 (ankle).

Philip Humber:
Today, Philip Humber (8-6, 3.27) is scheduled to start for Chicago against Boston.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Jeff Niemann (5-4, 3.51), who struck out a career-high 11 in 6 2/3 innings, was the winning pitcher as Tampa Bay blanked Seattle, 8-0.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

Tony Cingrani:
Cingrani looking smooth (MLB.com)

Jeff Niemann:
Tonight, Jeff Niemann (4-4, 3.86) is scheduled to start for Tampa Bay at Seattle.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Matt Langwell (4-1, 2.92) earned a hold for AA Akron.

Brock Holt (.284) went 3-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run and a RBI for AA Altoona.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

The Henleys:
Click here for Blair Henley’s latest blog entry entitled “Quotable Quotes II”.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Lance Pendleton (3-3, 2.96) got a no-decision for Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Aaron Luna (.277) hit his 10th home run for AAA Memphis.
 
Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

Lance Berkman (Thanks, John Montana!):
Lance Berkman Continues His 2011 Wild Ride (XLog)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tim Byrdak (1-0, 3.51) retired one batter to earn a save for New York, his first one since July 25, 2007.  Jared Gayhart (3-0, 4.14) was the winning pitcher for AA Erie.

Aaron Luna (.277) went 2-for-5 with a run for AAA Memphis.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

Lance Berkman:
Berkman sits with right rotator cuff strain (MLB.com)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tim Byrdak (1-0, 3.55) earned a hold for New York.  Ryan Berry (0-1, 11.37) got a no-decision for SS Aberdeen.

Paul Janish (.236) went 3-for-4 with a double and a run for Cincinnati.  Brock Holt (.281) went 2-for-4 with a double and a run for AA Altoona.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

David Aardsma:
Medical update (MLB.com)

Philip Humber:
Temporary move to bullpen is OK with Humber (Chicago Sun-Times) 

Sam Fuld:
Legend of Sam Fuld catches on with Tampa Bay Rays (San Jose Mercury News)

Player Moves:
Yesterday, Paul Janish was recalled from AAA Louisville to Cincinnati and Jimmy Comerota was promoted from SS Yakima to AA Mobile.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tony Cingrani (0-1, 2.70) got a no-decision for A Billings and Lucas Luetge (1-3, 3.13) was the losing pitcher for AA Huntsville.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

The Henleys:
Click here for Blair Henley’s latest blog entry entitled “Tidbit…Sunday”.

Paul Janish:
Cozart hyperextends left elbow in collision (MLB.com)

Philip Humber:
Sox pitching coach challenges starters to finish strong (Chicago Tribune)

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Jeff Niemann (4-4, 3.86) got a no-decision for Tampa Bay as the Rays fell to the Royals, 7-5, in 10 innings.  Mike Ojala (3-3, 4.50) was the losing pitcher for A Greensboro.

Lance Berkman (.290) went 1-for-2 with a homer, a walk, 2 runs and 3 RBI for St. Louis.  Paul Janish (.256) went 2-for-3 with a double and a run for AAA Louisville.

Complte Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

Jeff Niemann:
Today, Jeff Niemann (4-4, 3.94) is scheduled to start for Tampa Bay at Kansas City.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Tim Byrdak (1-0, 3.60) was charged with a blown save for New York.  Matt Langwell (4-1, 2.96) and Mike Ojala (3-2, 4.06) earned holds for AA Akron and A Greensboro, respectively.

Lance Berkman (.288) went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and a run for St. Louis.  Jimmy Comerota (.305) went 2-for-4 with a run for SS Yakima.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.

David Aardsma:
Aardsma to have Tommy John surgery (Seattle Times, July 15)

Cole St.Clair:
On July 17, Cole St.Clair was placed on the 7day DL.

Kyle Gunderson:
Kyle Gunderson recently joined Tyler Henley on the roster of the Grand Prairie AirHogs of the American Association Independent League.

MLB/MiLB Scoreboard Yesterday:
Lance Pendleton (2-2, 2.95) and Joe Savery (2-0, 3.60) were the winning pitchers for AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and AAA Lehigh Valley, respectively.

Complete Owls stats are available at the RUBPA website here.