It’s Wednesday, which means we’re halfway through the work week, but the headlines don’t stop coming. Here’s what’s making noise on March 24:
- Ian Kennedy struck out eight with no walks in five scoreless innings yesterday. As ESPN Insider reported, he’s making a strong case for the Diamondbacks’ fourth rotation spot.
- Battling back pains, Brian Roberts hopes to get into a game this week. If he does, there’s a chance he could be ready to go by Opening Day.
- Boston’s Clay Buchholz was rocked against Minnesota and Dustin Pedroia suffered a mild wrist sprain.
- With a sore triceps stopping him from fielding, Aramis Ramirez looked DH-ing in his return to action.
- The White Sox’ new third baseman, Mark Teahen, has had a disastrous spring.
- In other White Sox news, their catcher of the future, Tyler Flowers, was sent to Triple-A to get some work at the plate.
- The Rockies’ signing of left-hander Joe Beimel likely signals that Franklin Morales will start the season as Huston Street‘s replacement.
- Los Angeles Angels starter Ervin Santana missed his last start with a sore elbow. How did he hurt it? By bumping it on a chair.
- Triple-A batters should watch out. Nothing is scarier than an angry top-prospect.
- Carl Pavano shut down the Red Sox.
- After being diagnosed with a hyperactive thyroid, Mets shortstop Jose Reyes will return to action today and is expected to be ready to go before the team’s first road trip begins on April 13.
- A new approach at the plate should help Ryan Howard handle breaking balls.
- Zack Duke will be Pittsburgh’s Opening Day starter.
- Struggling lefty Madison Bumgarner was sent to Triple-A, leaving Todd Wellemeyer and Kevin Pucetas to battle for the last rotation spot.
- Seattle’s new toy, Cliff Lee, still feels pain when throwing.
- No link here, but Rich Hill and Kyle McClellan are still dueling for the Cardinals’ fifth spot and are both scheduled to pitch today.
- Despite a 17-win season last year, Texas’ Scott Feldman will only be the third starter behind newcomer Rich Harden and former closer C.J. Wilson.
- Washington Nationals catcher Jesus Flores will start the season on the DL with an ailing shoulder.
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