Smoltz Leaves Game With Strained Shoulder
Braves pitcher John Smoltz left Tuesday's game against the Brewers after straining his right shoulder during fourth-inning warmups and re-injuring his right pinky finger while swinging the bat in the fourth inning.
Sheets Ready To Pitch
Ben Sheets, who developed and popped a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand last Tuesday, threw briefly Monday and pronounced himself ready to pitch.
Announcer: Brewers Will Look To Add Lefty Reliever
The Brewers' play-by-play announcer Jim Powell thinks the team will try to acquire a left-handed reliever.
Pirates' Capps Suspended Four Games
Pirates reliever Matt Capps was suspended for four games and fined Monday for hitting the Brewers' Prince Fielder with a pitch during a 6-3 loss at Milwaukee last week.
Brewers Trade Closser To A's For Thomas
The Brewers traded minor league catcher JD Closser to the Athletics on Friday for minor league outfielder Charles Thomas.
Capuano Leaves Game With Calf Contusion
Chris Capuano was taken out of the Brewers' game against the Cardinals on Wednesday after taking a sharp ground ball off his right calf.
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