MLB
Monday, May 5
Yasiel Puig, LA Dodgers - Prob Mon
Puig collided with the outfield wall on Sunday but did not sustain a concussion. He is expected to play Monday against the Nationals.
Brewers waiting for consistent quality from Garza
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Matt Garza, who left his last start after bruising his left thumb while batting, returns to the mound Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Miller Park.
Manager Ron Roenicke doesn't expect the thumb to be an issue, but he is still waiting for Garza to get back to being the pitcher he is accustomed to seeing.
In his first start, Garza allowed just one run and two hits in eight innings against the Atlanta Braves. He walked one and struck out seven. Garza now leads the Brewers' pitching staff with 12 walks and 20 earned runs allowed in 36 innings. He is 1-3 with a 5.00 ERA in six starts.
Windy conditions at Oakland Coliseum Monday
Wind will be blowing out toward right-center field at the Oakland Coliseum as the A's host the Seattle Mariners Monday evening.
According to DailyBaseballData.com, the weather forecast is calling for wind blowing out at 20 mph.
The A's are currently -190 home faves with a total of 7.
Reds' Jay Bruce needs surgery
Jay Bruce, a late scratch from Sunday's game with a left knee injury, was examined Sunday night. Two baseball sources say that examination revealed a torn meniscus that will require surgery. Bruce will likely miss three weeks to a month. Bruce could not be reached for comment.
Indians' Bourn may be headed for DL with hamstring problem
For the last eight months, the Indians have had to deal, on and off, with center fielder Michael Bourn's hamstring issues. The injury has now surfaced again, and it could result in Bourn being placed on the disabled list. Bourn was removed from a game against the White Sox on Sunday due to tightness in his hamstring.
This is the latest in a series of problems Bourn has had with his hamstring. He first injured it in the last regular-season game of last year. He did play in the Indians' loss to Tampa Bay in the wild-card playoff game, but shortly after the season, Bourn had surgery on the hamstring.
Halfway through spring training of this year, however, the hamstring flared up again and Bourn began the season on the disabled list. He was activated off the DL on April 15, but is now in danger of going back on the DL with the same injury.
A hamstring injury is particularly troubling for Bourn, who as a center fielder, leadoff hitter, and three-time stolen base champion in the National League, relies a great deal on his speed. Having a less-than-healthy Bourn in the lineup prevents the Indians from getting the full benefit of Bourn's skills.
On Sunday, the Indians recalled outfielder Nyjer Morgan from Triple-A Columbus to play center field and hit leadoff in place of Bourn. Indians officials seem willing to wait a few days to get a better feel on the seriousness of Bourn's latest hamstring injury. If the injury lingers for longer than that, it's likely Bourn would be placed on the disabled list.
