<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=blackheader noWrap bgColor=#000000 colSpan=5>Results for: Date 'Jul. 18, 2005'</TD><TD class=blackheader noWrap align=right bgColor=#000000></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=1 cellPadding=5 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD class=statsbold>Date</TD><TD class=statsbold>Player</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Yankees activated Kevin Brown (P) NYY from the 15-day disabled list, according to the AP. He will start tonight against the Rangers. Brown has been sidelined since June 17 with back spasms. Prior to the injury, he posted a 4-6 record with a 5.48 ERA in 11 starts.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>The Cardinals have recalled John Rodriguez (OF) StL from Triple-A Memphis to replace the injured Reggie Sanders on the roster, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Rodriguez was hitting .342 with 17 home runs and 47 RBI in just 120 at-bats at Memphis before the promotion. He began the season at Triple-A Buffalo and hit .247 with five homers and 23 RBI in 178 at-bats with the Bisons. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that tests revealed that Reggie Sanders (OF) StL has a hairline fracture in the fibula of his right leg. He is expected to be placed on the disabled list and miss 4-6 weeks of action. John Rodriguez will be recalled to replace Sanders on the roster.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>The Twins activated Michael Cuddyer (3B) Min yesterday, according to the Star-Tribune. He had been out with a bruised hand and will be used primarily as a reserve, though he likely will start on Monday.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>On the disabled list with a sprained knee, Mike Gonzalez (P) Pit began throwing on Saturday, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Oliver Perez (P) Pit will have his broken toe examined today to determine whether he can begin a throwing program this week, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Phillies have placed Amaury Telemaco (P) Phi on the suspended list after he failed to report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after being designated for assignment and then being assigned to the Triple-A team, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Although David Bell (3B) Phi was available to play yesterday, he didn't, because manager Charlie Manuel wanted to give the third baseman a couple of extra days to rest his back, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He is expected to play Tuesday.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Star-Telegram reports that if Ron Mahay (P) Tex isn't ready to return from his cut finger by today, he may be placed on the disabled list by the Rangers. </TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>D.J. Carrasco (P) KC had no problems throwing yesterday and will start today's game, according to the KC Star. His previous start was scratched due to a tight shoulder.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Brewers manager Ned Yost has used Jorge De La Rosa (P) MLW only twice since June 17, basically because Yost doesn't trust De La Rosa to throw strikes, but the pitcher isn't going anywhere because he's out of options, according to the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. "We're not going to put him on waivers," Yost said. "With everybody looking for relief pitching and an arm of that caliber, somebody's going to take a chance on him. They know what we know: Someday he's going to be a good pitcher."</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Activated off the disabled list Saturday, Humberto Quintero (C) Hou will be behind the plate today when Brandon Backe starts for the Astros, according to the Houston Chronicle. Quintero likely will continue to catch Backe. "We'll try that for a while," manager Phil Garner said.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Dan Wilson (C) Sea said it would be at least six weeks before he starts running on his surgically repaired knee, according to the Seattle Times. He isn't expected to return to action this season.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Rafael Soriano (P) Sea tested his elbow by throwing long toss yesterday, according to the Seattle Times. He is aiming to throw off a mound Wednesday and soon head to Double-A San Antonio to work out of the bullpen on a rehab assignment.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Washington Post reports that Vinny Castilla (3B) Was was bothered by his chronically sore left knee more yesterday than he has all season. He will consult with team physicians before deciding whether to play today.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Still recovering from a cervical sprain and vertigo, Rey Sanchez (2B) NYY likely is done for the remainder of the season, according to the New York Daily News. GM Brian Cashman said Sanchez may have damaged a nerve in his neck.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The New York Daily News reports that Felix Rodriguez (P) NYY is expected to be activated on Tuesday. He's been recovering from knee surgery.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Bernie Williams (OF) NYY is back in as the starting center fielder for the Yankees now that Melky Cabrera has been sent back to the minors.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Yankees are expected to recall Bubba Crosby (OF) NYY from Triple-A Columbus today, according to the New York Daily News. He'll be the primary backup to Bernie Williams in center field.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>After struggling in the outfield and hitting only .211 in six games, Melky Cabrera (OF) NYY was optioned back to Triple-A Columbus by the Yankees, according to the New York Daily News.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Indians aren't sure if Travis Hafner (DH) Cle will be over his mild concussion in time to start Monday, though he was available to pinch hit Sunday, according to the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "He's a little better," manager Eric Wedge said, "but we've got to see how he feels [today]." </TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Mark Bellhorn (2B) Bos left yesterday's game after injuring his left thumb diving for a ball, according to the Boston Globe. It's the same digit that was broken last year when he was hit by a pitch, but X-rays this time were negative. "I couldn't squeeze the glove," Bellhorn said. "I didn't want to take any chances. [I'll] come back tomorrow and see how it is." </TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Barry Bonds (OF) SF said yesterday he is certain he will play at least by next season, according to the LA Times. "There is no doubt in my mind whatsoever," he said. "I'm not even counting out this year." Bonds has not begun running since the last of the three surgical procedures on his ailing right knee.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Milton Bradley (OF) LAD is expected to test his injured finger by hitting from the left side of the plate for the first time in today's rehab game, according to the LA Times. "The determining factors [for Bradley's return] are his comfort level, his swing mechanics and his timing," manager Jim Tracy said. "Those things are far more important than a certain number of at-bats at Triple-A."</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Josh Beckett (P) Fla tentatively is scheduled to come off the disabled list to start Saturday's game, according to the Miami Herald. Scott Olsen or Jason Vargas likely would start if Beckett isn't ready to return from his strained left oblique.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>The Marlins have recalled John Riedling (P) Fla from Triple-A Albuquerque. He had a 7.04 ERA in 23 IP earlier this season with Florida.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The Marlins optioned Chris Resop (P) Fla to Triple-A Albuquerque.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>Antonio Alfonseca (P) Fla is slated to make three rehab appearances this week and should come off the disabled list next Monday, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He's coming back from a stress fracture in his elbow.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Sidelined by a fractured arm, Ismael Valdez (P) Fla should be ready to return to action in about a week, according to the Sun-Sentinel. He'll make a rehab start today and could make his next start for the Marlins this weekend.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>The Chicago Tribune reports that Shingo Takatsu (P) CWS could be traded to the Diamondbacks as soon as Monday if Arizona can't work out a deal with the Pirates.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>Adam Greenberg (OF) ChC will head to Mesa, Arizona today to begin rehab work, as he continues to recover from a concussion, according to the Daily Southtown.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>As expected, Orlando Hernandez (P) CWS will come off the disabled list to start Monday, according to the Daily Southtown. "We hope he can give us five or six innings or more longer," manager Ozzie Guillen said. "Right now, he's going to tell me how long he can go and we can take it from there."</TD></TR><TR><TD class=statspink vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=statspink>The White Sox likely will activate Ross Gload (1B) CWS from the disabled list today, then option him to Triple-A Charlotte, according to the Daily Southtown. He has been out with a sore shoulder.</TD></TR><TR><TD class=stats vAlign=top noWrap>Jul. 18</TD><TD class=stats>The Baltimore Sun cites a source who said a trade involving A.J. Burnett (P) Fla and Jorge Julio is nearly complete, and an announcement could come as soon as today. However, an Orioles official said it is doubtful to happen that soon. The deal on the table would send Burnett, Mike Lowell and perhaps minor leaguer Eric Reed to the Orioles for Julio, Larry Bigbie and top pitching prospect Hayden Penn. </TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>