Nelson Figueroa

According to the Associated Press, 36-year-old Nelson Figueroa has nailed down the fifth slot in the rotation for the 2011 Houston Astros to start the season.

He will take his spot behind Brett Myers, Wandy Rodriguez, J.A. Happ and Bud Norris. He found out today due to his last competitor, Jordan Lyles, being sent down to minor league camp along with six other players.

(6/24/10)

Philadelphia, PA - The Philadelphia Phillies took advantage of a shoddy defense and a strong outing from Joe Blanton to dismantle the Cleveland Indians 12-3 and sweep their three-game set at Citizens Bank Park.

Joe Blanton (3-5) went 7 2/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits and striking out eight. Blanton was given plenty of run support as the Philles went 15-37 from the plate.