Around The Majors- Wednesday

The playoff push continues. I go through last night's games, go through some news and notes including one very questionable decision, we'll see what's on tap today, and look at this week's fantasy studs & duds.

Tuesday Recap
Marlon Byrd homered twice and drove in 3 as Texas tamed the Tigers 13-6 in the first of a twinbill at Comerica. In the 2nd game, Detroit scored 3 in the first and won behind Jair Jurrjens 4-1. Vlad Guerrero homered twice and drove in 4 as the Angels blasted Baltimore 10-5. Tampa got off to a 9-1 lead, but Boston came all the way back to win 16-10 behind 3 ribs by Youkilis and Cash and 2 RBI's each by Ellsbury, Pedroia, Crisp, and Lugo. The Yankees broke it open with a Jason Giambi slam in the 5th and beat Toronto 9-2. Johnny Damon drove in a pair for New York. Scott Baker pitched a solid game as the Twins defeated the Royals 6-3. Travis Hafner drove in 3 as the Indians shellacked Chicago 8-3. Juan Uribe homered twice to account for all the White Sox runs. Shannon Stewart and Mike Piazza each drove in 2 as Oakland socked Seattle 7-4.
Matt Holliday homered twice and drove in 3 as Colorado filleted the Phillies 8-2. Ryan Braun drove in 3 as Yovani Gallardo pitched the Brewers past the Pirates 6-1. Mike Jacobs drove in 5 and Hanley Ramirez homered twice as Florida walloped Washington 13-8. Adam Dunn hit 2 homers while driving in 5 as the Reds raked the Cardinals 7-2. Orlando Hernandez allowed 8 runs in 3 innings as the Braves mauled the Mets 13-5. Teixeira and Harris each drove in 3 for Atlanta. A Luke Scott triple off of Ryan Dempster in the 11th gave Houston a 5-4 win over the Cubs. Hunter Pence drove in 2 for the Astros. Jake Peavy won his 17th as the Padres pounded the Dodgers 9-4. Marcus Giles, Khalil Greene, and Kevin Kouzmanoff each drove home a pair for San Diego. A Pedro Feliz sac fly off of new Snakes reliever Bob Wickman gave the Giants a 2-1 win over Arizona.

News and Notes
- Roger Clemens has been suffering shoulder issues but is recovering and will likely start on Sunday night against Boston.
- In the idiot move of the year, the White Sox gave Ozzie Guillen a 4 year contract extension through 2012. Chicago has been struggling all year, and you reward your fool of a manager? And to top this absurdity, it gives the rambling morom more job security then GM Kenny Williams. This move has just clinched the Pale Hose sucking for a long time.
- Frank Coonelly has been named the President of the Pirates. Rueben Amaro Jr seems to be the leading candidate for the GM job.
- Tom Glavine is unsure whether he'll return next season.
- Gary Matthews Jr will be out at least 5 games with a sprained ankle.

Wednesday On Tap
12:30 today has Dave Bush and Milwaukee playing against Gorzalanny and the Pirates. Westbrook and Vazquez go at 2pm as the Indians face the White Sox. Escobar faces Cabrera, Kyle Kendrick faces the Rockies, Jon Lester battles the Rays, and Smoltz faces Maine at 7pm (ESPN). Edinson Volquez battles Detroit, Mussina and McGowan, Hill for the Cubs in Houston, and Haren faces Batista in Seattle. NL West is on, Germano faces Lowe in LA and Brandon Webb pitches against the Giants.

Fantasy Studs & Duds
Hitting Studs
1) Alex Rodriguez, 3B, NYY
2) Carlos Pena, 1B, TB
3) Matt Holliday, OF, COL
4) Pat Burrell, OF, PHI
5) Curtis Granderson, OF, DET
Hitting Duds (min 19 ab's)
1) Felipe Lopez, IF, WSH
2) Carlos Guillen, IF, DET
3) Joey Gathwright, OF, KC
4) Nook Logan, OF, WSH
5) Yadier Molina, C, STL
Pitching Studs
1) Yovani Gallardo, SP, MIL
2) Vicente Padilla, SP, TEX
3) Fausto Carmona, SP, CLE
4) Joe Blanton, SP, OAK
5) Tony Armas, SP, PIT
Pitching Duds
1) Dave Bush, SP, MIL
2) Mark Mulder, SP, STL
3) Daisuke Matsuzaka, SP, BOS
4) Orlando Hernandez, SP, NYM
5) Jeremy Bonderman, SP, DET