Baseball Update:
Both the Braves and Yankees placed big name players on the DL on Tuesday. A-Rod will be out for at least 15 days with his quad while John Smoltz was placed on the DL with inflammation in his right rotator cuff and biceps tendon. Luckily for the Braves, he will not need surgery and is willing to go back to the bullpen. One problem solved.
Both the Yankees and Braves suffered a 6-3 loss on Tuesday as well. So not such a great day for the two former World Series advisaries.
The Nationals' closer Chad Cordero is expected to head back to the DL after leaving their 6-3 victory over the Braves after throwing just 13 pitches.
Troy Tulowitzki injured in quad in the Rockies 3-2 win over the Giants. The game was the first loss of the season for Tim Lincecum.
The Rockies optioned struggling pitcher Franklin Morales to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Greg Maddux is still in search of win #350 after he and the Padres fell to the Phillies 7-4.
David Wright played hero in the Mets 5-4 win over the Pirates (11). The Mets may also see Moises Alou return to the lineup on Friday.
Kevin Youkilis drove in the winning run in the Red Sox 1-0 win over the Blue Jays. Sox outfielder J.D. Drew had to leave the game early with a tight quad. What's up with all the quad injuries?
I don't know if I ever thougth I would write this sentence, but the Orioles were able to defeate the Rays 7-4 in the battle of AL East supremcy. And when I say supremcy I mean for the top spot in the division, not a battle the crappy teams to see who is more superiorily crappy!
If you are planning to see the All-Star game this year, it could cost you $725. That doesn't include the homerun derby and other things the Yankees make you pay for to get the chance to see the game.
Speaking of the All-Star game, balloting beings today!
Nascar Update:
Patriots receiver Randy Moss is looking to get into Nascar by starting a Truck Series team. Good luck on that one.
Ken Schrader will replace Dario Franchitti in the #40 Dodge for this weekend's race in Richmond. Franchitti broke his ankle last week in the Nationwide Series race at Talladega.
And if Chip needs it, Sterling Marlin has been placed on stand-by as another possible replacement for Franchitti in upcoming races.
Jon Wood will remain in the #21 Wood Brothers car.
Lowe's Motor Speedway will feature new SAFER barriers along the inside wall of its backstrench just in time for the All-Star race next month.
News & Notes: The Rangers have dug themselves into a mighty whole after falling to the Penguins 5-3 on Tuesday, giving Pittsburgh a 3 games to none advantage in the series...The Rangers also lost Blair Betts to injury while Chris Drury skated in visible pain during the game...The Dallas Stars 2-1 victory over the Sharks place them one game away from a sweep...While the Red Wings are similiar footing with their 4-3 win over the Avalanche...Jarome Iginla, Evgeni Malkin and Alex Ovechkin have been names the three finalists for the Hart Trophy...The Spurs took care fo the Suns 92-87, knocking them out of the first round...The first round loss also seems to have cost head coach Mike D'Antoni his job...And the Hornets eliminated the Mavs, 99-94...Congratulations to the Hornets Byron Scott on being named the Coach of the Year...Similiar shout outs to the Sonics Kevin Durant if a report is true naming him as the Rookie of the Year...The Buffalo Bills will be paid $78 million to play eight games in Toronto over the next five years. For a slight discount Toronto, I will accept say $7.8 million to type my blog from your city eight times over the next five years. Fine, $780,000. Ok, how about $78,000. No! Well how about $7.80 and throw in a free frapaccino and I'm all yours!...The Olympic torch has made its way to Hong Kong. Take that crazy protesters!
Check this out: People has released its list of the 100 most beautiful people. Click here for a preview. While TV Guide has released its list of the sexiest stars on TV. Click here to see who made the list.
It's been fun blogging with you,
Kate
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