Jason Isringhausen News

Whenever Cardinals closer Ryan Franklin sees Philadelphia Phillies manager Charlie Manuel, he thanks him for forcing him, against the righthander's wishes, to become a reliever.

The Rays waited until almost 11 p.m. Friday to announce their much-anticipated moves, which also included designating RHP Winston Abreu for assignment.

Tampa Bay Rays reliever Jason Isringhausen underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow Tuesday.

Suspended slugger Manny Ramirez has dropped to sixth among NL outfielders in fan voting for starting spots in the All-Star Game.

The St. Louis Cardinals searched far and wide all throughout spring training to find themselves a closer.

Former Homestead standout Taylor Kinzer will sign with the Los Angeles Angels today, according to Taylor coach Kyle Gould.

A day after placing Jason Isringhausen on the 15-day disabled list, the Tampa Bay Rays moved the right-handed reliever to the 60-day DL with a strained elbow.

RHP Jason Isringhausen was placed on the disabled list Saturday night due to an elbow injury suffered in the ninth inning against the Nationals.

Closer Ryan Franklin has been good this season. Unfortunately for the Cardinals, they haven't been able to see that firsthand lately.

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It was a painful loss for the Tampa Bay Rays, as the blew a 10-0 lead in an 11-10 loss to the Cleveland Indians.

Five opinions on the Cardinals following Wednesday's 3-2 victory over Brewers: 1. RYAN FRANKLIN HAS SURPRISED: I didn't think he was a closer.

Trying to call a division race in late May is the exercise of fools, not to mention professional suicide.

The hit off Jason Isringhausen snapped an 0-for-18 streak by Martinez and ruined the much-awaited season debut of Tampa Bay starter David Price.

Jason Bartlett drove in a career-high five runs to help the Tampa Bay Rays beat the struggling Oakland Athletics 13-4 Monday night for a season-best four-game winning streak.

DH Pat Burrell still has a pain in the neck, so the Rays decided to put him on the disabled list and aid their weary bullpen by calling up reliever Jason Isringhausen .

It figured that the National League's best team would come out of the Central. It just did not figure this team would be in the conversation.

When he makes his first major-league start Friday for the Chicago Cubs in Milwaukee, Belleville East graduate Randy Wells will be focusing much more on the Brewers than the man he is replacing.

In this space last week, a list of potential Cardinals All-Stars for this year's midsummer classic to be played here was offered up, but perhaps another name or two needs to be considered.

"I want to sit down with him, talk to him and give him some advice and just see where he's at," Kazmir said.