Posted by Matthew Whipps on Saturday, June 13, 2009 at 7:45 am

In case you missed last night’s action around Major League Baseball because you went to bed at 7:30 or were up all night watching a Sex in the City marathon, I’m here to help get you through the day with the top five stories from yesterday’s action. Now when your friends start talking about all the news, you don’t have to sit there and nod your head. I’ve got you covered…

5.) Apparently there is some salt in the wounds of New York Yankee manager Joe Girardi as he proclaimed Boston pitcher Brad Penny’s pitch that found Alex Rodriguez’s back Thursday night was intentional. It also appears as if the Yankees contacted the commissioner’s office about suspending Penny for his actions despite the fact that New York has hit nine Sox players this season. Could they be a bit salty that Boston has owned them to a tune of 8-0 here in 2009? I think so!

4.) Tim Lincecum pitched a brilliant game against the A’s in last night’s ball game as he pitched a complete game shutout in front of his home crowd. Lincecum struck out eight A’s en route to winning his sixth straight decision. The win has now brought the Giants to 19-9 at home and makes you wonder just how good they would be if they would have signed some offensive help last winter.

3.) I never want to hear Milton Bradley complain about how he is treated by the media or fans again after his incredibly stupid play in yesterdays game against the Twins. My explanation won’t do it justice. Just go watch the video with the link provided and enjoy. Hey Milton, just count your blessings you don’t play in New York. Speaking of which…

2.) The Mets’ difficult season appears to have taken yet another stomach punch last night as Luis Castillo dropped an easy two out pop-up off the bat of Alex Rodriguez allowing the go ahead and winning run score. The 9-8 loss to the Yankees was devastating and brings into question if this type of thing will end up hurting their already fragile psyche even more. I don’t even have a joke to end this as the video says it all.

1.) One of baseball’s best pitchers, Jake Peavy, is headed to the DL as an injured ankle looks to keep him out of action for at least a month. This may push San Diego’s ace for a return after the All-Star break and dangerously close to the trade deadline depending how everything goes. Could this derail the almost inevitable trade of Peavy this summer? Will teams be willing to take on a pitcher whose health is in question? The answer is a definite yes. Trust me, any team looking to add an ace to their staff for the stretch run will make the move. That is if Jake gives the ok with his iron clad no-trade clause. Sorry White Sox.

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