Arziona Diamondbacks
Josh Collmenter tells Arizona Republic it would be “fun” to run for president someday: “But we’ll see how that plays out.” Uh, OK, Josh. … Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner threw out a ceremonial first pitch last week. … Manager Kirk Gibson appreciates how baseball recognizes Mother’s Day. Gibson’s sister in-law, Lori Sklarski, died of breast cancer in 2011. He wears a white wristband with the numbers 11-11 written on it in honor of Sklarski’s birthday. … Bronson Arroyo had his 16th career complete game last week.
Colorado Rockies
Injuries have slowed the Rockies, but RF Charlie Blackmon is worried. “We’ve got starting pitchers hurt and a lot of position players are banged up because of the rigors of the schedule,” he said. “When we get healthy and get reasonable rest we’ll play better.” Blackmon had Colorado’s 20th homer of the season with two strikes. … Josh Rutledge (illness) was activated from the DL and optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Los Angeles Dodgers
Don Mattingly believes Yasiel Puig’s on verge of Troutness: “He is that (Mike) Trout guy. He’s showing us that he’s moving in that direction.” … Matt Kemp had a career-high 40 stolen bases in 2011 before injuries to his left hamstring and left ankle limited him to a combined 179 games in 2012 and 2013. Monday was only the second time he has two steals in a game since Aug. 11, 2012, at Miami. … Fans entering Dodger Stadium will be going through metal detectors at selected gates for a limited number of games the rest of the season. The new security measures, which Major League Baseball is implementing in conjunction with the Department of Homeland Security, are expected to be in all big league ballparks by next year.
San Diego Padres
The team recalled RHP Kevin Quackenbush from Triple-A El Paso. They optioned utility player Kyle Blanks to El Paso and put RHP Dale Thayer on paternity leave. … Carlos Quentin was activated off the DL Tuesday, moving their lineup closer to full strength. The outfielder missed the first 39 games with a bruised left knee. He went 3 for 18 during a minor league rehab stint and was 0 for 3 with a walk in his return.
San Francisco Giants
Victims of first major league game that ends on a walk-off replay reversal. Losing pitcher Tim Hudson: “I’ve never been a fan of it from the beginning.” … 1B Brandon Belt opted to undergo surgery on his broken left thumb to have two pins inserted. He is expected to be out eight weeks. … Tim Lincecum struck out 11 last week for the 36th time in his career. The last time he struck out 10 or more was July 28 against the Cubs. … Hector Sanchez started at first base for the first time in his career.
Compiled by Rick Crotts from wire reports.
