– The Nuggets reportedly turned down a trade offer from Detroit that would have sent star Carmelo Anthony for Chauncey Billups and Tayshaun Prince – this according to an unnamed source at ESPN.com.
– Vladimir Guerrero homered twice in the Halos’ 6-2 win over Philadelphia. Vlad added two RBI and two runs scored on a 2 for 3 day.
– Jim Edmonds continues his resurgence in Chicago, going 2 for 4 with two dingers, two RBI and two runs scored in the Cubs’ 11-7 blasting of the White Sox. The Cubs go for the sweep in the Cross-Town Classic on Sunday.
– C.C. Sabathia didn’t pick up a win, but he lasted 7.0 innings and struck out 10 in the Indians’ 7-2 win over the Dodgers in 11 innings. He also hit a monster home run, launching a 440-foot shot in the third inning off L.A. starter Chan Ho Park. The Tribe continue to give manager Joe Torre fits and will go for the series sweep Sunday.
– Albert Pujols will try to join the Cardinals in Detroit next Thursday. Pujols has been dealing with a calf injury.
– The Cubs placed Carlos Zambrano on the 15-day DL, retroactive to June 19. Sean Marshall is expected to take Zambrano’s spot in the rotation.
– The Chargers are reportedly willing to move wide receiver Eric Parker in a trade. It appears that the team might have to cut him, however, because the interest in Parker is limited.
