The Day in Review

Cubs won, Brewers lost, I'm happy. I've also ostracized an entire team's fans with my blatant dislike for a franchise.

Injury News:

• George Sherrill hit the DL, and the O's have to be regretting not dealing him at the deadline when his value was at a peak.
• Kinsler is opting to avoid surgery, but this probably only nets him a week or so of play before the season's rapidly approaching finale.

Notable Performances:

• Rich Harden struck out ten, walking none in seven innings of scoreless ball.
• AJ Burnett struck out thirteen in eight innings of one-run ball, netting him his sixteenth win of the season. Does that total surprise anyone else?
• Matt Joyce had two homers as the Tigers rolled over the Rangers.
• Sean Gallagher gave up ten runs in five innings, and I'm done recommending him until next year. He was on my roster too, if you were hurt by the spot start.
• Kevin Slowey, on the other side of the matchup, struck out twelve over seven innings of one-run ball.
• Ian Snell struck out eight in seven scoreless, and those kind of performances are what the Buccos need if their young offense is going to be relevant. Gorzo would need a turn around also.

That's what you need to know about the day.