News and Notes

Just a few news and notes from last night before I head to the ballpark this afternoon. =)

D. Gooden (NYM) G. Maddux (ATL) J. Johnson (FLA)

YEAR: 1985 1995 2010

RECORD: 12-3 12-1 10-3

ERA: 1.78 1.71 1.62

Josh Johnson hasn’t given up more than 3 + ER since May 8th.

Reds, Edison Volquez took the mound yesterday for the first time since June 1, 2009. (Rehab process and suspension for violating MLB’s performance enhancing drug policy.)

He went 6.0 IP, 3H, R, ER, 2BB, 9K, WP- (1-0)

HotStove- Dodgers could look to move Matt Kemp
Baseball should retire Roberto Clemente’s No. 21. -StarTelegram
Pirates went 10 for 21 with RISP in last nights game vs Houston (12-6 W) It was the first time the bucs have had 10 hits with RISP since Aug 9, 2005 at Colorado.
Ever wonder what the Pirates visitors clubhouse looks like? @alysonfooter (media for the Houston Astros) took a video. It’s pretty cool. Check it out here
AJ Burnett embarrassed after cutting hands during clubhouse tantrum -MLBFanhouse

Burnett (since June 1st) 8 Starts:

RECORD: 1-6

ERA: 8.10 (Highest ERA in MLB since June 5th)

IP/START: 4.2

OPP AVG: .306

HR ALLOWED: 10

Wainwright this season at home:

10 starts, 10-0, 1.31 ERA, .193 opp avg

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Joe Torre undecided about managing next year -ESPN
Red Sox, Lowell: Sox won’t release me -ESPN
Which Pirates pitchers are getting taken advantage of most by basestealers? Here are the Stats: Throwing out runners 101 -BucsBits
Royals Eric Hosmer has been promoted to Double-A. He hit .354, 29(2B), 6(3B), 7HR, 51 RBI in High-A.
Post All-Star break blog about Erik Kratz and his choice to stay with the Pirates -Isthisthingon
Jeff Bagwell reflects after his first game at hitting coach -twitvid

Happy 70th Birthday to Joe Torre!!!!