..Giants Ace Tim Lincecum has increased his scoreless inning streak to 23. And it’s such a streak that could get him the starting nod at this years All-Star game. He was supposed to play in last years game, but a flu kept him out. [AP]
“It would mean a lot—the hard work paid off,” said Lincecum, [...]

..According to Roger Clemens’ lawyer he was not one of the 100+ players that tested positive for PED’s in 2003. He told the NY Times that Clemens obtained the results from the testing company and gave them to congress before his testimony in 2008. He said he’s reveling the results now, because other names have [...]

..The San Diego Padres may loose All-Star First baseman Adrian Gonzalez after injuring his knee last night against the Houston Astros. It’s all about how he feels today according to Gonzalez. [AP]
“We’ll see how I wake up,” said Gonzalez, the Padres’ top hitter. “My body is kind of weird. Sometimes I feel something and I [...]

..According to the Los Angeles Dodgers, relief pitcher Ronald Belisario was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. The California Highway Patrol pulled Belisario over shortly after 2a on Saturday. He was pulled over after a CHIP saw him talking on his cell phone, suspected he was driving under the influence and arrested him.[AP]
“Whenever [...]

..Last night at Citi Field in New York Alex Rodriguez passed another Yankee on the all time home run list. He’s now tied with Reggie “Mr. October” Jackson with 546 home runs good for the 11th spot on the career home run leader board. [AP]
..Speaking of the Yankees, it’s official outfielder Xaiver Nady is done [...]

..El Duque has resurfaced, in Oklahoma City. The Redhawks have activated the 43 year-old Orlando Hernandez, who signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers in June. They’re hoping that he’ll soon contribute at the major league level in the rotation. He spent last year in the Mets minor leagues after having toe surgery. [...]

..The Angels have created an award to honor pitcher Nick Adenhart who was killed in a traffic collision in April by a drunk driver. The Angels will now present the Nick Adenhart “Pitcher of the Year” award to the Angels pitcher that was voted on by teammates for being the most outstanding during the season. [...]

..Could personal issues be the root of Big Papi’s struggles so far in ‘09? [CNN]
“People don’t know,” Ortiz said. “Sometimes they think we just come here to play baseball and that’s it. We’re human beings like everyone else. We have things to worry about. “Sometimes that gets in the way. It’s hard to have that [...]

…It was just last season he was nailed for a 50 game suspension and HGH talk, now it looks like Atlanta Braves outfield prospect Jordan Schafer could be patrolling center field for the Braves come opening day. He even admits that the suspension threw him off his game last season, when he started to fade [...]

Many thought the 2008 version of the Atlanta Braves were going to be contenders but after injuries decimated their pitching staff and the club traded away Mark Teixeira that bubble of hope burst. Now, with a revamped rotation some are thinking they can contend in the ultra-competitive National League East again. Our Timm [...]