NL Top Performers 043012

Here are the top National League performers for April 30, 2012


Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (3)


A J Pollock (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R


Jose Reyes (Mets) 2-4, BB


Donnie Murphy (Mets) 1-1, HR (2), RBI, R


Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R


Bryan LaHair (Cubs) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R


Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 2-4, 2 R


Placido Polanco (Phillies) 2-5, 2 RBI


Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 2-4


Pete Orr (Phillies) 2-3, RBI


Neil Walker (Pirates) 3-5, RBI, R, SB (1)


Yamaico Navarro (Pirates) 2-4, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R


Eric Hinske (Braves) 4-4, RBI


James McDonald (Pirates) Win (1-1), 7.2 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 10 K


Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets) 2-4, 2 R


Ike Davis (Mets) 2-4, R


Jordan Schafer (Astros) 2-4, 2 R, SB (8)


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-4, RBI


Marco Scutaro (Rockies) 2-4, R


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB


Ryan Braun (Brewers) 4-5, 3 HR (7), 6 RBI, 3 R


Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-3, 2 BB


Yonder Alonso (Padres) 2-3, RBI, BB


Cameron Maybin (Padres) 1-1, 2 R, 2 SB (6), 2 BB

AL Top Performers 043012

Here are the top American League performers for April 30, 2012.


Elvis Andrus  (Rangers) 2-5, RBI


Andre Beltre (Rangers) 3-5, R


Mitch Moreland (Rangers) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R


Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 2-3, HR (8), RBI, R


Yu Darvish (Rangers) Win (4-0), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K


Adam Jones (Orioles) 1-2, R, SB (3), BB


Mark Teixeira (Yankees) 2-3, R


Eric Chavez (Yankees) 1-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R


Hiroki Kuroda (Yankees) Win (2-3), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K


Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-5, 2 RBI, R


Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R, BB


Kurt Suzuki (Athletics) 1-2, R


Anthony Recker (Athletics) 2-3, R


Cliff Pennington (Athletics) 2-3, R


Mike Aviles (Red Sox) 2-5, HR (4), 4 RBI, 2 R


Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox) 2-5, SB (2)


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 HR (6), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB


Darnell McDonald (Red Sox) 3-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 3 R


Marlon Byrd (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R


Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 3-6


Justin Smoak (Mariners) 2-5


Miguel Olivo (Mariners) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R


Carlos Pena (Rays) 3-5, BB


B J Upton (Rays) 3-5, RBI


Danny Valencia (Twins) 2-4, RBI


Alexi Casilla (Twins) 3-4, RBI, R, 2 SB (5)


Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-3, R


Torii Hunter (Angels) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R


Chris Iannetta (Angels) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R


C J Wilson (Angels) Win (3-2), 7.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Double A Top Performers 043012

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 30, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

Double A

Carlo Testa (Royals) 2-3, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, 3 R

Paulo Orlando (Royals) 3-5

Julio Rodriguez (Royals) 1-2, RBI, R

John Whittleman (Royals) 1-2, RBI, 2 R, 3 BB

Felipe Paulino (Royals) Win (1-0), 6.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Oscar Taveras (Cardinals) 2-3, RBI, R< BB

Lars Davis (Rockies) 3-3

Mike Zuanich (Rockies) 1-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, BB

Abraham Almonte (Yankees) 2-4, R, SB (7), BB

Ronnier Mustelier (Yankees) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBi, 2 R

Cody Johnson (Yankees) 2-5, RBI

Melky Mesa (Yankees) 2-4, HR (5), RBI, R

Luke Murton (Yankees) 3-4, RBI, BB

Kolbrin Vitek (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Juan Carlos Linares (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Dan Butler (Red Sox) 2-4

Matt Curry (Pirates) 2-3, R

Tony Sanchez (Pirates) 2-3, 2 R

Niuman Romero (Tigers) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Rob Brantly (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, R

Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Jordan Lennerton (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

John Murrian (Tigers) 3-4, RBI, R

Jamie Johnson (Tigers) 1-2, R, BB

Tommy Joseph (Giants) 3-4, 2 HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R

Chris Heston (Giants) Win (2-2), 5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 3-4, RBI, R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-4

Jonathan Diaz (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI

John Tolisano (Blue Jays) 2-3, BB

Brian Van Kirk (Blue Jays) 2-4, R

Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-5, BB

Aaron Hicks (Twins) 2-5, SB (4)

Pedro Florimon (Twins) 2-4, R, SB (5)

Eric Campbell (Mets) 2-4

Juan Lagares (Twins) 2-3, R, BB

Travis Ozga (Twins) 2-4, RBI, R

Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians) 2-4, R

Ryan Rohlinger  (Indians)  3-4, RBI

Thomas Neal (Indians) 2-3, R, BB

Reymond Fuentes (Padres) 2-4, RBI, R

Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 2-4, RBI

Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 3-4, 2 RBI, 3 R, SB (5), BB

Josh Horton (Athletics) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Shane Peterson (Athletics) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (4), BB

Jeremy Barfield (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBi, R

Anthony Aliotti (Athletics) 2-4, R

Shawn Haviland (Athletics) Win (1-1), 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Engel Beltre (Rangers) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Alex Buchholz (Rangers) 2-3, HR (1), RBI, 3 R, BB

Zach Zaneski (Rangers) 2-4, 2 HR (2), 4 RBI, 2 R

Jacob Bingham (Rangers) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 10 K

College Spotlight 043012

Here is my week eleven installment of College Spotlight for 2012. This week I am looking at Raph Rhymes of LSU and Matthew Reckling of Rice.


Junior outfielder Raph Rhymes of Louisiana State is the hottest bat in Division I. Last week I paid homage to the two leaders of the lower divisions so its only fair I give Rhymes his due as he makes a run at breaking the single season batting average record. The Division I record is .551 by Keith Hagman of New Mexico in 1980. Rhymes missed three games with a mild concussion after a pitch to the head against Florida. Since his return he is on an 11 game hitting streak in which he has tallied one 1-3, one 1-2, four 2-4, one 2-5, three 3-4 and one 4-4 performances. At that pace the immediate goal of passing .500 looks doable but several more 3-4 games are needed to get the record. For the season Rhymes is hitting .500/.534/.628 with 3 HR, 46 RBI, 32 R and 2 SB in 41 games. As a Sophomore he hit .360/.424/.486 with 3 HR, 42 RBI, 43 R and 8 SB in 56 games.


Senior RHP Matthew Reckling of Rice has been a stingy pitcher this season who has allowed opposing batters an average of only five hits per game while they bat a paltry .151 against him. In his last outing against East Carolina Reckling pitched a one hit shut out and had a line of 9.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K. For the season he is 7-0 with a 1.44 ERA, 80 K, 0.88 WHIP in 68.2 IP over 7 games. As a Junior he was 4-1 with a 3.10 ERA, 96 K, 1.42 WHIP in 78.1 IP over 17 games. Reckling has certainly developed into an effective pitcher this year.

Babe Ruth Gallery

Sports Illustrated has an awesome collection of Classic Shots of Babe Ruth. Some are while he is in uniform and others are him doing off field activities. As a shutterbug I can appreciate how special it was to capture one of the baseball greats on film.

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Triple A Top Performers 042912

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for April 29, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Nate Spears (Red Sox) 3-5, R

Josh Kroeger (Red Sox) 2-5

Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI

Cord Phelps (Indians) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R

Russ Canzler (Indians) 3-4, SB (1)

Bobby Scales (Mets) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Vinny Rottino (Mets) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Valentino Pascucci (Mets) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Brad Emaus (Mets) 2-3, RBI, R

Omar Quintanilla (Mets) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R

Dylan Owen (Mets) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Neftali Soto (Reds) 3-4, 2 RBI

Jamie Hoffmann (Orioles) 2-4, RBI

Ryan Adams (Orioles) 2-4, R

Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 2-4

Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Mike Fontenot (Phillies) 3-4

Brandon Laird (Yankees) 3-5, R

Michael O'Connor (Yankees) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Jerry Sands (Dodgers) 2-4, R

Stephen Fife (Dodgers) Win (2-2) 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Tyler Kuhn (White Sox) 2-4, R

Greg Golson (White Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, SB (6)

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Carlos Rivero (Nationals) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Matt Zaleski (White Sox) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Luis Durango (Braves) 2-4, R, SB (10)

Quintin Berry (Tigers) 2-5

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-5

Derrick Robinson (Royals) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Clint Robinson (Royals) 2-5, RBI

Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-4, R

Irving Falu (Royals) 2-3, SB (5), BB

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-4

Amaury Cazana (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Cedric Hunter (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, SB (2), BB

Julio Borbon (Rangers) 2-4, RBI

Dusty Brown (Rangers) 2-4, RBI

J B Shuck (Astros) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Mike Hessman (Astros) 2-4, 2 R

Carlos Corporan (Astros) 2-4, R

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-4

Chih-Hsien Chiang (Mariners) 1-2, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 2-3, 2 R, BB

Scott Richmond (Blue Jays) Win (2-2), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-5, R

Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-4, RBI

Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 3-4, RBI, 3 R

Grant Green (Athletics) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R

Chris Carter (Athletics) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Brandon Hicks (Athletics) 2-4, R

Brad Peacock (Athletics) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 8 K

Matt McBride (Rockies) 2-3, RBI

Francisco Peguero (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R

Roger Kieschnick (Giants) 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB

Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-3, R, SB (2), BB

Jake Fox (Pirates) 2-4, R

Gorkys Hernandez (Pirates) 2-3, SB (4)

Justin Wilson (Pirates) Win (2-3), 7.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 3-5, R, 2 SB (4), BB

Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 1-2, 3 R, SB (3), 3 BB

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 2-3, HR (4), 5 RBI, R, BB

Adrew Romine (Angels) 3-5, 2 R

Alexi Amarista (Angels) 2-4, R

Jorge Cantu (Angels) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R

O Albert, Where Art Thou?

Much has been made of the slow start by Albert Pujols this season after signing his new large contract with the Los Angeles Angels. Every one says those are un-Albert numbers and that the Machine needs rebooted. But what if that isn't Albert Pujols?


Do we know for certain whether or not he has a twin brother? Let's imagine that he does have a twin brother similar to Jose Canseco has his brother Ozzie. Maybe Ozzie Pujols was reluctant to follow his brother to the United States. He didn't want to be in his brother's shadow and played in the Dominican leagues under another name similar to Fausto Carmona. The Major League scouts may have watched him but didn't recognize him due to his heavy beard and long hair. Maybe the idea was hatched before the beginning of the 2011 season watching Ozzie Canseco try to take his brother's place at a celebrity boxing match.


The start of the 2011 season with the Cardinals was the trial run. Albert stepped aside and let Ozzie see what he could do for ten games. In those ten games Ozzie hit .222/.225/.447 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R and 1 SB. Then Albert tagged back in and his season got back on track with numbers history was familiar with.


In the off season Albert signs the contract with the Angels but his heart just isn't ready to play with his new team yet. He goes through the motions in spring training and puts up respectable numbers but doesn't feel ready to be an Angel. He gives Ozzie another call.


Through 22 games with the Angels Ozzie Pujols has hit .216/.266/.295 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 7 R and 0 SB. He looks like Albert but doesn't play like Albert. But he's there just to buy time. Just waiting for Albert to return.


If only the explanation for Pujols slow start and production drop off were really this simple.

AL Top Performers 042912

Here are the top American League performers for April 29, 2012.


Brennan Boesch (Tigers) 2-4, R


Derek Jeter (Yankees) 2-3, R, 2 BB


Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 1-3, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, BB


Robinson Cano (Yankees) 2-4, RBI


Andruw Jones (Yankees) 2-2, HR (3), RBI, R, BB


Eric Chavez (Yankees) 2-4, R, BB


C C Sabathia (Yankees) Win (3-0), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 8 K


Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-4


Michael Brantley (Indians) 2-3, R, BB


Carlos Santana (Indians) 3-4, R


Derek Lowe (Indians) Win (3-1), 7.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, K


Miguel Olivo (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1)


Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 1-1, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB


Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, R


Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 2-4, RBI


Seth Smith (Athletics) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R, BB


Chris Davis (Orioles) 1-2, R, 2 BB


Robert Andino (Orioles) 2-3


Cody Ross (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, BB


Brent Lillibridge (White Sox) 1-2, SB (6), BB


Adam Dunn (White Sox) 1-2, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB


Dayan Viciedo (White Sox) 2-4, RBI


Gavin Floyd (White Sox) 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 9 K


Billy Butler (Royals) 3-4


Mike Moustakas (Royals) 2-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R


Josh Willingham (Twins) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R


Danny Valencia (Twins) 3-4, 2 RBI, R


Jason Marquis (Twins) Win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, K


Nelson Cruz (Rangers) 2-4


Ben Zobrist (Rays) 3-4, RBI, R


Jeff Keppinger (Rays) 2-3, RBI, R


B J Upton (Rays) 2-4, R


David Price (Rays) Win (4-1), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Double A Top Performers 042912

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 29, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

Double A

Sebastian Valle (Phillies) 2-4, RBI

Michael Spidale (Phillies) 2-4, 2 RBI

Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-4, R

Oscar Tejeda (Red Sox) 2-4, HR(2), RBI, R

Ronald Bermudez (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Adalberto Santos (Pirates) 2-6

Jared Goedert (Indians) 2-4, RBI, 2 BB

Kyle Bellows (Indians) 2-6, R

Kelson Brown (Pirates) 2-3, R

Charles Cutler (Pirates) 2-3, RBI

Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians) 2-4, R

Matt Den Dekker (Mets) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Reese Havens (Mets) 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, BB

Pedro Zapata (Mets) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Zack Wheeler (Mets) Win (1-2), 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

Yadil Mujica (Yankees) 3-4, R

A J Jimenez (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB

Antoan Richardson (Orioles) 2-3, 2 R, 2 BB

Jonathan Schoop (Orioles) 2-5, R

L J Hoes (Orioles) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Brandon Waring (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB

Caleb Joseph (Orioles) 2-5, R

Robbie Widlansky (Orioles) 4-5, HR (2), 4 RBI, R

Destin Hood (Nationals) 2-4, R, BB

Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 4-5, 3 R

Chris Rahl (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (8), BB

Devin Ivany (Nationals) 2-4

Stephen King (Nationals) 2-5, 4 RBI, R, SB (1)

Josh Prince (Brewers) 2-4, BB

Andy Gonzalez (Brewers) 3-5, 2 R

Hunter Morris (Brewers) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Anderson De La Rosa (Brewers) 3-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Khris Davis (Brewers) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Andrelton Simmons (Braves) 4-4, 2 SB (6), BB

Adam Milligan (Braves) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-3, 3 R, BB

Nathan Hanson (Twins) 2-4, 2 RBI

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4

Logan Darnell (Twins) Win (3-0), 6.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks) 3-4, R

Nick Buss (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Rafael Ynoa (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI

Matt Magill (Dodgers) Win (2-1), 7.0, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K / 1-2, RBI, 2 R, BB

Roberto Lopez (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Casey Haerther (Angels) 2-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, R

Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-5, RBI

Alberto Rosario (Angels) 2-5, R

Christian Colon (Royals) 2-2, R, SB (3), 3 BB

Paulo Orlando (Royals) 2-4

Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 2-4, 2 RBI, BB

Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-5, HR (10), 2 RBI, R

Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 3-4, RBI

Josh Horton (Athletics) 2-5, RBI, SB (3)

Michael Choice (Athletics) 3-5, R, SB (2)

Michael Spina (Athletics) 2-4, R

Ryan Lipkin (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Dusty Coleman (Athletics) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, BB

Tyler Saladino (White Sox) 2-4, R, BB

Drew Garcia (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (1)

Andy Wilkins (White Sox) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Hak-Ju Lee (Rays) 2-4, 2 R, SB (5), BB

Jake Smolinski (Marlins) 3-3, R, BB

Shawn Bowman (Marlins) 2-3, R, BB

Oscar Taveras   1-3, HR (6), RBI, R, 2 BB

Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Niko Vasquez (Cardinals) 2-4

Dan Houston (Rockies) Win (3-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Jonathan Mota (Cubs) 3-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Michael Brenly (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R

Johermyn Chavez (Mariners) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Andrew Simunic (Astros) 1-2, RBI, BB

T J Steele (Astros) 1-1, HR (2), RBI, R

Jurickson Profar (Rangers) 2-5, R

Mike Olt (Rangers) 3-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R

Brad Hawpe (Rangers) 3-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 4 R, BB

Ryan Strausborger (Rangers) 3-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R

Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 3-5, R

Jared Prince (Rangers) 3-4, 2 RBI

Barret Loux (Rangers) Win (5-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

NL Top Performers 042912

Here are the top National League performers for April 29, 2012


Jose Altuve (Astros) 3-5, 2 R


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, R


Chris Johnson (Astros) 2-4, R


Zack Cozart (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1), BB


Joey Votto (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 4 RBI, R, BB


Jay Bruce (Reds) 1-3, HR (7), RBI, R, SB (3), BB


Ryan Hanigan (Reds) 2-3, R


Willie Bloomquist (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, R


Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (7), 2 BB


Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) 3-5, 3 RBI, R


Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R


Wade Miley (Diamondbacks) Win (3-0), 6.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K


Jose Tabata (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI, R


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, R


Michael Bourn (Braves) 3-4, R, BB


Dan Uggla (Braves) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB


Tony Campana (Cubs) 2-4, 2 R, SB (6)


Bryan LaHair (Cubs) 3-4, 2 R


Jeff Baker (Cubs) 2-4, RBI


Joe Mather (Cubs) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, SB (1), BB


Matt Garza (Cubs) Win  (2-1), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K


Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 2-4, 2 RBI


Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI


Matt Carpenter (Cardinals) 2-4, R


Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-4, RBI


Brent Pill (Giants) 2-3, R


Madison Bumgarner (Giants) Win (4-1), 7.2 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K


Chris Capuano (Dodgers) Win (3-0), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K


Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets) 3-6, RBI, R


Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-6, R


Daniel Murphy (Mets) 2-6


David Wright (Mets) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), 3 BB


Scott Hairston (Mets) 2-6, RBI


Ike Davis (Mets) 3-6, RBI


Johan Santana (Mets) ND, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 R, 2 SB (4), 2 BB


Todd Helton (Rockies) 1-1, HR (4), 4 RBI, R, BB

Triple A Top Performers 042812

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for April 28, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-2, RBI, R (gm 1) \ 2-4, 2 HR (3), 6 RBI, 2 R

Josh Phegley(White Sox) 2-3

Tyler Moore (Nationals) 1-3, HR (7), 3 RBI, R

Seth Bynum (Nationals) 2-3, R, SB (3)

Greg Golson (White Sox) 1-2, 2 R, SB (5)

Jordan Danks (White Sox) 3-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Brian Dozier (Twins) 2-4, R

Joe Benson (Twins) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Bobby Scales (Mets) 2-3, R, 2 BB

Dustin Martin (Mets) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Rudy Owens (Pirates) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R

Joey Terdoslavich (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R

Rawley Bishop (Tigers) 2-4, R

Todd Redmond (Braves) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-4, R

Derrick Mitchell (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R

Kevin Russo (Yankees) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 3-5, RBI, R

Jayson Nix (Yankees) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Nelson Figueroa (Yankees) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K

Elian Herrera (Dodgers) 2-6, RBI, R

Joe Becker (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI

Jerry Sands (Dodgers) 2-5, BB

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 R

Cole Armstrong (Marlins) 2-5, 2 RBI

Derrick Robinson (Royals) 3-6, 2 HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 5-6, RBI, 2 R

Tony Abreu (Royals) 2-6, 2 R

Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-6, 2 RBI

Kevin Kouzmanoff (Royals) 2-4, RBI, BB

Adron Chambers (Cardinals) 4-5, RBI, 2 R

Matt Adams (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI

Bryan Anderson (Cardinals) 2-4

Ethan Hollingsworth (Royals) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Pedto Ciriaco (Red Sox) 2-4

Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox) 2-4

Daniel Nava (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 R, BB

Alex Hassan (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians) 2-4, R

Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-2, 3 R, 2 BB

Russ Canzler (Indians) 2-3, RBI, R

Kristopher Negron (Reds) 2-4, R, BB

Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Corky Miller (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Ryan Adams (Orioles) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, BB

Sean Gallagher (Reds) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Brooks Conrad (Brewers) 2-3, R, 2 BB

Hainley Statia (Brewers) 1-2, RBI

Leonys Martin (Rangers) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6), 2 BB

Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-4, R

Joey Butler (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI

J B Shuck (Astros) 5-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (3)

Fernando Martinez (Astros) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-3, 3 RBI, R, BB

Justin Ruggiano (Astros) 2-4, R, BB

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Paul Clemens (Astros) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Josh Bell (Diamondbacks) 4-4, R

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Kole Calhoun (Angels) 2-3, 2 R, SB (6)

Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI

Doug Deeds (Angels) 2-3

Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI, 3 R, BB

David Cooper (Blue Jays) 4-5, HR (1), 5 RBI, 2 R

Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, BB

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Joel Carreno (Blue Jays) Win (2-2), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-3, R, SB (11), BB

Vince Belnome (Padres) 2-4, 3 RBI

Stephen Parker (Athletics) 3-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

NL Top Performers 042812

Here are the top National League performers for April 28, 2012


Aramis Ramirez (Brewers) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R


Alex Gonzalez (Brewers) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB


Jon Jay (Cardinals) 3-4, RBI, SB (3)


Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 4-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R


Travis Buck (Astros) 2-3


Brandon Phillips (Reds) 2-4, RBI, R


Jay Bruce (Reds) 2-3, HR (6), 4 RBI, R, BB


Johnny Cueto (Reds) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K


Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R


Joe Blanton (Phillies) Win (2-3), 7.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K


Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, 2 R


Neil Walker (Pirates) 2-3, R, BB


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, RBI


Rod Barajas (Pirates) 1-2, R, 2 BB


Erik Bedard (Pirates) Win (1-4), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K


Michael Bourn (Braves) 2-4


Martin Prado (Braves) 2-4, R


Taylor Pastornicky (Braves) 2-4


Jose Reyes (Marlins) 1-2, RBI, 2 BB


Logan Morrison (Marlins) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R


Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-5, 2 R


Daniel Murphy (Mets) 3-5, R


David Wright (Mets) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R


Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, R


Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, R


Melky Cabrera (Giants) 2-4, R


Tim Lincecum (Giants) Win (2-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K


Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-5, HR (4), RBI, R


Tony Gwynn (Dodgers) 2-5


James Loney (Dodgers) 2-4


A J Ellis (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI


Chad Billingsley (Dodgers) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K


Stephen Strasburg (Nationals) ND, 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Double A Top Performers 042812

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 28, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

Double A

Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 2-4, RBI

Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-4, R

Reynaldo Rodriguez (Red Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI

Dan Butler (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

James Avery (Tigers) Win (3-1), 6.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Abraham Almonte (Yankees) 2-5

Walter Ibarra (Yankees) 2-6, 2 RBI

Melky Mesa (Yankees) 2-2, R, 3 BB

Luke Murton (Yankees) 2-5

Yadil Mujica (Yankees) 2-3, 3 R, 2 BB

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 2-5, SB (3)

Brian Van Kirk (Blue Jays) 2-4, R

Cody Puckett (Reds) 2-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Shawn Bowman (Marlins) 2-3, 2 RBI, R

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 2-4, SB (1)

Graham Taylor (Marlins) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Gary Brown (Giants) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (6)

Ryan Cavan (Giants) 2-4, SB (1), BB

Criag Westcott (Giants) Win (1-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Travis Adair (Orioles) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Jeff Kobernus (Nationals) 1-2, 2 R, 2 SB (18), BB

Jose Lozada (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R

Kentrail Davis (Brewers) 2-5

Todd Cunningham (Braves) 2-5, R, SB (1)

Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, BB

Justin Bour (Cubs) 2-5, R

Matthew Cerda (Cubs) 2-3, R

Michael Burgess (Cubs) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Francisco Martinez (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (8)

Joseph Dunigan (Mariners) 3-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R

Johermyn Chavez (Mariners) 4-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Daniel Kaczrowski (Diamondbacks) 2-4, 2 R, SB (4), BB

Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks)  2-5, 2 RBI, R

Rafael Ynoa (Dodgers) 2-5, R, 2 SB (6)

Blake Smith (Dodgers) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Chase Anderson (Diamondbacks) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

Matt Long (Angels) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R, SB (7)

Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-4, R, SB (2)

Roberto Lopez (Angels) 2-4, R

Adam Heether (Angels) 2-4, RBI

Wil Myers (Royals) 2-2, R

Yem Prades (Royals) 3-4, 2 R

Austin Wates (Astros) 4-6, HR (1), 5 RBI, R

Brandon Barnes (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Jose Martinez  (Astros) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Chris Wallace  (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 2-4

Ross Seaton  (Astros) Win (1-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K

Tyler Saladino (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Drew Garcia (White Sox) 4-5, HR (1), 4 RBI, R

Damaso Espino (White Sox) 2-4, R

Hak-Ju Lee (Rays) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, SB (4)

Henry Wrigley (Rays) 2-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, R

Oscar Tavaras (Cardinals) 2-3

Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI

Kent Matthes (Rockies) 2-3, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Edwar Cabrera (Rockies) Win (3-1), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Reymond Fuentes (Padres) 2-4, RBI, SB (5), BB

Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 2-4, R, BB

Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-5, R

Cody Decker (Padres) 2-5, 2 R

Edinson Rincon (Padres) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Dean Anna (Padres) 2-2, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB

Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Anthony Aliotti (Athletics) 2-4, R, BB

AL Top Performers 042812

Here are the top American League performers for April 28, 2012.

Dan Haren (Angels) Win (1-1), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 2-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, R

Drew Smyly (Tigers) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Nick Swisher (Yankees) 2-4, 2 HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R

Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R

Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 2-4

Kyle Seager (Mariners)  2-3

Kelly Johnson (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 R

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-3, RBI, R

Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 2-3, HR(6), 5 RBI, R

Brandon Morrow (Blue Jays) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-4, SB (4)

Jonny Gomes (Athletics) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB

Adam Jones (Orioles) 3-4, RBI, 3 R

Wilson Betemit (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, R

Chris Davis (Orioles) 3-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, 2 R

Robert Andino (Orioles) 3-4, RBI, R

Wei-Yin Chen (Orioles) Win (2-0), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Ryan Sweeney (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Jon Lester (Red Sox) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Jake Peavy (White Sox) Loss, (3-1), 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Paul Konerko (White Sox) 2-3, BB

Evan Longoria (Rays) 2-4, RBI


Matt Joyce (Rays) 1-3, HR (5), RBI, R, BB


Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), BB


Adrian Beltre (Rangers) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R


Mitch Moreland (Rangers) 2-4, R


Colby Lewis (Rangers) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

AL Central Losing Home Records

What is up with the American League Central? Going into today every single team has a losing home record. The Tigers are 6-7, the Indians and White Sox are both 3-6, the Twins are 2-8 and the Royals are a totally imperfect 0-10. Are their home stadiums that bad? Can they not wait to vacation on the next road trip? No other division in baseball hangs their heads with this distinction. The season may be early but this is not a good trend.

NL Central week three 042812

Here are the National League Central standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


St Louis Cardinals 13-7 --- Home: 5-2 Road: 8-5


Hot: David Freese (23 for 66) .348/.394/.561 with 4 HR, 19 RBI, 9 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Kyle Lohse 3-0, 0.99 ERA, 16 K. 0.66 WHIP in 27.1 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Daniel Descalso (10 for 48) .208/.309/.333 with 1 Hr, 3 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Adam Wainwright 0-3, 7.32 ERA, 21 K, 1.47 WHIP in 19.2 IP over 4 games.


Milwaukee Brewers 9-11 --- Home: 6-6 Road: 3-5


Hot: Corey Hart (18 for 62) .290/.392/.710 with 6 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 1 SB in 19 games.
Zack Greinke 2-1, 4.56 ERA, 28 K, 1.27 WHIP in 23.2 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Nyjer Morgan (9 for 51) .176/.208/.176 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R,  2 SB in 19 games.
Randy Wolf 1-2, 7.17 ERA, 13 K, 1.78 WHIP in 21.1 IP over 4 games.


Cincinnati Reds 9-11 --- Home: 5-5 Road: 4-6


Hot: Jay Bruce (21 for 75) .280/.309/.533 with 5 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Johnny Cueto 2-0, 1.78 ERA, 19 K, 1.11 WHIP in 25.1 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Scott Rolen (12 for 66) .182/.239/.333 with 2 HR, 7 RBI, 6 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Mike Leake 0-3, 6.65 ERA, 9 K, 1.57 WHIP in 21.2 IP over 4 games.


Pittsburgh Pirates 8-11 --- Home: 5-4 Road: 3-7


Hot: Andrew McCutchen (24 for 74) .324/.367/.392 with 0 HR, 6 RBI, 11 R, 5 SB in 19 games.
A J Burnett 1-1, 1.38 ERA, 15 K, 1.08 WHIP in 13.0 IP over 2 games.


Cold: Pedro Alvarez (7 for 47) .149/.200/.426 with 4 HR, 6 RBI, 5 R,  0 SB in 15 games.
Erik Bedard 0-4, 2.63 ERA, 17 K, 1.42 WHIP in 24.0 IP over 4 games.


Houston Astros 8-12 --- Home: 4-5 Road: 4-7


Hot: Jose Altuve (28 for 74) .378/.427/.581 with 1 HR, 10 RBI, 13 R, 4 SB in 19 games.
Wandy Rodriguez 2-2, 1.72 ERA, 22 K, 1.09 WHIP in 31.1 IP over 5 games.


Cold: Brian Bogusevic (13 for 61) .213/.351/.361 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 9 R, 3 SB in 18 games.
Kyle Weiland 0-3, 6.62 ERA, 13 K, 1.75 WHIP in 17.2 IP over 3 games.


Chicago Cubs 7-13 --- Home: 5-8 Road: 2-5


Hot: Bryan LaHair (17 for 47) .362/.466/.702 with 4 HR, 11 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Rafael Dolis 1-1, 3.65 ERA, 2 K, 1.30 WHIP, 1 SV in 12.1 IP over 9 games.


Cold: Geovany Soto (7 for 52) .135/.224/.250 with 1 HR, 1 RBI, 8 R,  0 SB in 15 games.
Chris Volstad 0-3, 6.14 ERA, 16 K, 1.27 WHIP in 22.0 IP over 4 games.

NL West week three 042812

Here are the National League West standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


Los Angeles Dodgers 14-6 --- Home: 8-2 Road: 6-4


Hot: Matt Kemp (33 for 73) .452/.512/.918 with 10 HR, 23 RBI, 21 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Clayton Kershaw 2-0, 1.78 ERA, 28 K, 0.89 WHIP in 30.1 IP over 5 games.


Cold: James Loney (12 for 58) .207/.303/.345 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Javy Guerra 1-3, 5.59 ERA, 11 K, 1.45 WHIP, 7 SV (2 BS) in 9.2 IP over 11 games.


Colorado Rockies 10-9 --- Home: 6-4 Road: 4-5


Hot: Michael Cuddyer (21 for 69) .304/.351/.536 with 2 HR, 11 RBI, 10 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Jamie Moyer 1-2, 2.28 ERA, 9 K, 1.35 WHIP in 23.2 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Chris Nelson (11 for 49) .224/.296/.286 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 3 R, 1 SB in 15 games.
Jhoulys Chacin 0-2, 5.85 ERA, 19 K, 1.55 WHIP in 20.0 IP over 4 games.


Arizona Diamondbacks 10-10 -- Home: 6-7 Road: 4-3


Hot: Jason Kubel (21 for 63) .333/.408/.540 with 3 HR, 9 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Joe Saunders 2-1, 0.90 ERA, 18 K, 0.87 WHIP in 30.0 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Ryan Roberts (10 for 59) .169/.258/.271 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 2 SB in 19 games.
Josh Collmenter 0-2, 9.82 ERA, 16 K, 1.64 WHIP in 18.1 IP over 4 games.


San Francisco Giants 10-10 --- Home: 4-3 Road: 6-7


Hot: Buster Posey (23 for 62) .371/.426/.629 with 4 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Barry Zito 1-0, 1.67 ERA, 14  K, 0.93 WHIP in 27.0 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Brandon Crawford (14 for 66) .212/.235/.348 with 1 HR, 8 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Ryan Vogelsong 0-1, 4.19 ERA, 20 K, 1.19 WHIP in 19.1 IP over 3 games.


San Diego Padres 7-14 --- Home: 5-9 Road: 2-5


Hot: Chase Headley (20 for 73) .274/.407/.521 with 4 HR, 14 RBI, 16 R, 2 SB in 21 games.
Anthony Bass 1-2, 2.33 ERA, 19 K, 1.14 WHIP in 19.1 IP over 5 games.


Cold: Cameron Maybin (14 for 72) .194/.306/.333 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 12 R, 4 SB in 20 games.
Clayton Richard 1-2, 5.11 ERA, 15 K, 1.34 WHIP in 24.2 IP over 4 games.

NL East week three 042812

Here are the National League East standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


Washington Nationals 14-6 --- Home: 8-2 Road: 6-4


Hot: Adam LaRoche (25 for 75) .333/.412/.533 with 3 HR, 16 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Jordan Zimmermann 1-1, 1.33 ERA, 16 K, 0.70 WHIP in 27.0 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Mark DeRosa (3 for 37) .081/.227/.081 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Tyler Clippard 1-2, 6.00 ERA, 10 K, 1.78 WHIP, 1 BS in 9.0 IP over 9 games.


Atlanta Braves 13-7 --- Home: 6-1 Road: 7-6


Hot: Michael Bourn (26 for 82) .317/.385/.402 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 12 R, 7 SB in 20 games.
Brandon Beachy 2-1, 1.05 ERA, 20 K, 0.87 WHIP in 25.2 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Taylor Pastornicky (12 for 50) .240/.309/.360 with 1 HR, 5 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Jair Jurrjens 0-2, 9.37 ERA, 8 K, 2.45 WHIp in 16.1 IP over 4 games.


New York Mets 11-9 --- Home: 8-5 Road: 3-4


Hot: David Wright (22 for 61) .361/.467/.541 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Jon Niese 2-0, 2.81 ERA, 23 K, 0.97 WHIP in 25.2 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Ike Davis (9 for 68) .132/.192/.265 with 3 HR, 7 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Dillon Gee 1-2, 5.21 ERA, 16 K, 1.42 WHIP in 19.0 IP over 3 games.


Philadelphia Phillies 9-11 --- Home: 3-4 Road: 6-7


Hot: Juan Pierre (21 for 63) .333/.354/.365 with 0 Hr, 4 RBI, 6 R, 3 SB in 18 games.
Jonathan Papelbon 0-0, 1.13 ERA, 7 K, 1.00 WHIP, 6 SV in 8.0 IP over 8 games.


Cold: Freddy Galvis (13 for 63) .206/.242/.317 with 1 Hr, 5 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Joe Blanton 1-3, 4.34 ERA, 7 K, 1.39 WHIP in 18.2 IP over 4 games.


Miami Marlins 7-12 --- Home: 5-3 Road: 2-9


Hot: Omar Infante (17 for 54) .315/.327/.722 with 5 HR, 7 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Ricky Nolasco 2-0, 3.20 ERA, 17 K, 1.18 WHIP in 25.1 IP over 4 games.


Cold: John Buck (9 for 48) .188/.291/.292 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 0 SB in 15 games.
Heath Bell 0-3, 9.53 ERA, 5  K, 2.82 WHIP, 2 SV (3 BS), in 5.2 IP over 7 games.

AL West week three 042812

Here are the American League West standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


Texas Rangers 15-5 --- Home: 7-4 Road: 8-1


Hot: Josh Hamilton (31 for 82) .378/.418/.744 with 9 HR, 22 RBI, 18 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Yu Darvish 3-0, 2.42 ERA, 24 K, 1.58 WHIP in 26.0 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Mitch Moreland (8 for 43) .186/.271/.349 with 2 HR, 5 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Derek Holland 2-1, 4.78 ERA, 21 K, 1.18 WHIP in 26.1 IP over 4 games.


Seattle Mariners 11-10 --- Home: 3-6 Road: 8-4


Hot: Ichiro Suzuki (25 for 88) .286/.348/.476 with 1 HR, 9 RBI, 10 R, 2 SB in 21 games.
Brandon League 0-1, 1.54 ERA, 7 K, 1.03 WHIP, 7 SV (1 BS) in 11.2 IP over 12 games.


Cold: Brendan Ryan (8 for 53) .151/.303/.283 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Hector Noesi 1-2, 8.83 ERA, 12 K, 1.67 WHIP in 17.1 IP over 4 games.


Oakland Athletics 11-10 --- Home: 6-7 Road: 5-3


Hot: Kila Ka'aihue (12 for 38) .316/.366/.368 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 13 games.
Grant Balfour 0-0, 1.38 ERA, 10 K, 0.62 ERA, 6 SV (1 BS) in 13.0 IP over 12 games.


Cold: Coco Crisp (9 for 51) .176/.250/.196 with 0 HR, 3 R, 4 RBI, 3 SB in 14 games.
Brian Fuentes 1-0, 4.70 ERA, 8 K, 1.30 WHIP, 1 BS in 7.2 IP over 8 games.


Los Angeles Angels 6-14 --- Home: 4-6 Road: 2-8


Hot: Mark Trumbo (14 for 41) .341/.400/.610 with 3 HR, 8 RBI, 9 R, 1 SB in 13 games.
Jered Weaver 3-0, 2.02 ERA, 36 K, 0.96 WHIP in 35.2 IP over 5 games.


Cold: Alberto Callaspo (8 for 43) .186/.222/.186 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 14 games.
Ervin Santana 0-4, 7.23 ERA, 16 K, 1.52 WHIP in 23.2 IP over 4 games.

AL Central week three 042812

Here are the American League Central standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


Cleveland Indians 10-8 --- Home: 3-6 Road: 72


Hot: Travis Hafner (17 for 53) .321/.486/.509 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R, 0 SB in 16 games.
Jeanmar Gomez 1-0, 1.93 ERA, 6 K, 0.54 WHIP in 9.1 IP over 3 games.


Cold: Casey Kotchman (9 for 61) .148/.235/.262 with 2 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 2 SB in 15 games.
Josh Tomlin 1-2, 5.48 ERA, 15 K, 1.36 WHIP in 21.1 IP over 4 games.


Chicago White Sox 10-10 --- Home: 3-6 Road: 7-4


Hot: Paul Konerko (29 for 78) .372/.430/.654 with 5 HR, 15 RBI, 13 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Jake Peavy 3-0, 1.88 ERA, 26 K, 0.73 WHIP in 28.2 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Gordon Beckham (9 for 56) .161/.242/.214 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Hector Santiago 0-1, 8.53 ERA, 10 K, 1.89 WHIP, 4 SV (2 BS) in 6.1 IP over 7 games.


Detroit Tigers 10-10 --- Home: 6-7 Road: 4-3


Prince Fielder (24 for 75) .353/.389/.427 with 2 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Drew Smyly 0-0, 1.13 ERA, 15 K, 1.38 WHIP in 16.0 IP over 3 games.


Cold: Ryan Raburn (8 for 51) .157/.252/.196 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Max Scherzer 1-2, 8.24 ERA, 23 K, 1.83 WHIP in 19.2 IP over 4 games.


Kansas City Royals 6-14 --- Home: 0-10 Road: 6-4


Hot: Billy Butler (25 for 81) .309/.349/.568 with 5 HR, 16 RBI, 10 R, 0 SB in 20 games.
Jonathan Broxton 0-1, 2.35 ERA, 7 K, 1.17 WHIP, 3 SV (1 BS) in 7.2 IP over 8 games.


Cold: Eric Hosmer (16 for 81) .198/.286/.407 with 5 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Jonathan Sanchez 1-1, 6.75 ERA, 13 K, 2.02 WHIP in 17.1 IP over 4 games.


Minnesota Twins 5-15 --- Home: 2-8 Road: 3-7


Hot: Denard Span (28 for 82) .341/.386/.439 with 0 HR, 4 RBI, 8 R, 3 SB in 20 games.
Jeff Gray 2-0, 1.86 ERA, 6 K, 1.55 WHIP in 9.2 IP over 10 games.


Cold: Danny Valencia (14 for 67) .209/.217/.328 with 1 HR, 7 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Francisco Liriano 0-3, 11.02 ERA, 12 K, 2.33 WHIP in 16.1 IP over 4 games.

AL East week three 042812

Here are the American League East standings through week three in 2012. Also listed are a couple hot and cold players for each team.


Tampa Bay Rays 13-7 --- Home: 8-1 Road : 5-6


Hot: Matt Joyce (19 for 59) .322/394/.644 with 4 HR, 8 RBI, 11 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
James Shields 4-0, 3.31 ERA, 28 K, 1.22 WHIP in 35.1 IP over 5 games.


Cold: Ben Zobrist (13 for 68) .191/.341/.397 with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 11 R, 1 SB in 20 games.
Matt Moore 0-1, 4.68 ERA, 17 K, 1.58 WHIP in 35.0 IP over 4 games.


Baltimore Orioles 12-8 --- Home: 6-4 Road : 6-4


Hot: Nolan Reimold (19 for 55) .345/.357/.709 with 5 HR, 19 RBI, 10 R, 1 SB over 13 games.
Jason Hammel  3-0, 1.73 ERA, 25 K, 1.00 WHIP in 26.0 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Mark Reynolds (9 for 57) .158/.284/.228 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 4 R, 0 SB in 17 games.
Brian Matusz 0-3, 5.66 ERA, 14 K, 1.89 WHIP in 20.2 IP over 4 games.


New York Yankees 11-8 --- Home: 5-3 Road: 6-5


Hot: Derek Jeter (34 for 85) .400/.429/.612 with 4 HR, 13 RBI, 15 R, 1 SB in 19 games.
Mariano Rivera 1-1, 2.45 ERA, 8 K, 0.95 WHIP, 4 SV (1 BS) in 7.1 IP over8 games.


Cold: Russell Martin (9 for 48) .188/.371/.333 with 2 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R, 1 SB in 17 games.
Freddy Garcia 0-1, 9.75 ERA, 8 K, 1.92 WHIP in 12.0 IP over 3 games.


Toronto Blue Jays 10-10 --- Home: 4-6 Road: 6-4


Hot: Eric Thames (18 for 56) .321/.361/.464 with 2 HR, 3 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 18 games.
Ricky Romero 3-0, 3.18 ERA, 23 K, 1.06 WHIP in 34.0 IP over 5 games.


Cold: Jose Bautista (13 for 71) .183/.341/.324 with 3 HR, 9 RBI, 9 R,  1 SB in 20 games.
Henderson Alvarez 0-2, 4.10 ERA, 8 K, 1.03 WHIP in 26.1 IP over 4 games.


Boston Red Sox 9-10 --- Home: 3-5 Road: 6-5


Hot: David Ortiz (31 for 73) .425/.476/.699 with 4 HR, 18 RBI, 14 R, 0 SB in 19 games.
Daniel Bard 2-2, 3.72 ERA, 19 K, 1.45 WHIP in 19.1 IP over 4 games.


Cold: Darnell McDonald (5 for 34) .147/.268/.324 with 1 HR, 6 RBI, 8 R, 1 SB in 15 games.
Jon Lester 0-2, 6.00 ERA, 16 K, 1.50 WHIP in 24.0 IP over 4 games.

NL Top Performers 042712

Here are the top National League performers for April 27, 2012


Tony Campana (Cubs) 2-5, 2 R, SB (5)


Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, SB (8)


Placido Polanco (Phillies) 2-4


Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R


Paul Maholm (Cubs) Win (2-2), 6.1 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K


Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) 4-4, R, BB


Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks) 2-5, 3 RBI


Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 3-5, RBI, 2 R


Lyle Overbay (Diamondbacks) 3-3, 2 BB


Joe Saunders (Diamondbacks) Win (2-1), 9.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K


Jose Altuve (Astros) 2-5, 2 RBI, R


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-4, R


Jay Bruce (Reds) 2-4, HR (5), RBI, 2 R


Wandy Rodriguez (Astros) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K


Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-4


Michael Bourn (Braves) 2-5


Martin Prado (Braves) 2-4, RBI, R, BB


Chipper Jones (Braves) 2-4, 2 RBI


Tommy Hanson (Braves) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K


Aramis Ramirez (Brewers) 2-3, RBI


Jon Jay (Cardinals) 3-5, 3 RBI, R


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 3-3, 2 RBI, R, BB


David Freese (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, R


Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB


Skip Schumaker (Cardinals) 2-3, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB


Jake Westbrook (Cardinals) Win (3-1), 7.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K


Ruben Tejada (Mets) 4-6, 2 R


Scott Hairston (Mets) 4-5, HR (2),4 RBI, 3 R


Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Mike Nickeas (Mets) 2-2, RBI, BB


Marco Scutaro (Rockies) 4-5, 4 R, BB


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 3-6, HR (3), 6 RBI, R


Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2-6, HR (3), RBI, 2 R


Todd Helton (Rockies) 3-5, RBI, R


Dexter Fowler (Rockies) 3-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, R


Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R


Matt Kemp (Dodgers) 2-4, 2 R


Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R


Juan Uribe (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI


Clayton Kershaw (Dodgers) Win (2-0), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K


Nick Hundley (Padres) 4-4, RBI, R


Cameron Maybin (Padres) 2-4, RBI


Cory Luebke (Padres) Win (3-1), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K


Angel Pagan (Giants) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R


Buster Posey  (Giants) 2-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

Triple A Top Performers 042712

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for April 27, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 2-5, R

Tony Abreu (Royals) 2-4, 2 RBI, SB (1), BB

Anthony Seratelli (Royals) 4-4, R, SB (3)

Darin Mastroianni (Twins) 3-4, RBI, BB

Aaron Bates (Twins) 2-4, R, BB

Bobby Scales (Mets) 2-3, RBI, R, 2 BB

Lucas May (Mets) 2-3, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Omar Quintanilla (Mets) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Jose Costanza (Braves) 3-4, 2 RBI, BB

Quintin Berry (Tigers) 3-5, 2 SB (10)

Starling Marte (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, 3 R, 2 BB

Anderson Hernandez (Pirates) 2-6, 2 R

Matt Hague (Pirates) 4-6, 3 RBI, 3 R

Jake Fox (Pirates) 2-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Nick Evans (Pirates) 4-6, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Jordy Mercer (Pirates) 2-3, RBI, R, 2 BB

Brandon Boggs (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, BB

Leslie Anderson (Rays) 2-3

Jo-Jo Reyes (Pirates) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Erik Kratz (Phillies) 2-4

Kevin Russo (Yankees) 3-4, RBI, SB (1)

Craig Tatum (Yankees)  1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Dellin Betances (Yankees) Win (1-2), 5.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 3 K

Ryan Lavarnway (Red Sox) 2-4

Josh Kroeger (Red Sox)  1-3, HR (1), RBI, R

Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R

Russ Canzler (Indians) 2-4

Beau Mills (Indians) 2-4, RBI, R

Luke Carlin (Indians) 2-3, RBI, BB

Zach McAllister (Indians) Win (2-1) 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Neftali Soto (Reds) 1-2, R

Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Joe Mahoney (Orioles) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Jeff Francis (Reds)  Win (2-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

Tim Federowicz (Dodgers) 3-4, RBI

Scott Cousins (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Alex Sanabia (Marlins) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Leonys Martin (Rangers) 2-5

Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 3-5, R

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-4, 3 R, BB

Yangervis Solarte (Rangers) 2-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Tommy Mendonca (Rangers) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 2-4, R

Carlos Corporan (Astros)  1-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Martin Perez (Rangers) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 3-5, 2 R

David Winfree (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-4, HR (5), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 3-4, RBI, R, BB

Taylor Harbin (Diamondbacks) 3-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R

Alexi Amarista (Angels) 2-5, RBI, R

Andrew Romine (Angels) 3-5, 3 RBI, R, SB (7)

Paul McAnulty (Angels) 2-4, RBI, R

Doug Deeds (Angels) 4-4, RBI, 3 R

Brendan Harris (Rockies) 2-3, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, SB (1), 2 BB

Matt McBride (Rockies) 2-5, R

Andrew Brown (Rockies) 2-5, RBI

Tommy Field (Rockies) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, R

Eli Whiteside (Giants) 2-3

Ricardo Nanita (Blue Jays) 3-3, 2 R, BB

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Ruben Gotay (Blue Jays) 2-2, 2 RBI, BB

Jesse Chavez (Blue Jays) Win (3-1), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-4, 2 R, 4 SB (10), BB

Yasmani Grandal (Padres) 1-3, HR (1), RBi, 2 R, BB

James Darnell (Padres) 2-5, RBI

Sawyer Carroll (Padres) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-4, SB (1)

Jermaine Mitchell (Athletics) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, R, 2 BB

Chris Carter (Athletics) 2-4

Josh Greer (Padres) Win (2-3), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

AL Top Performers 042712

Here are the top American League performers for April 27, 2012.


Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Eric Sogard (Athletics) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Brandon McCarthy (Athletics) Win (1-3), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K


Torii Hunter (Angels) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R


Michael Brantley (Indians) 3-5, RBI, R


Jason Kipnis (Indians) 2-5, RBI


Asdrubal Cabrera (Indians) 3-5, RBI


Aaron Cunningham (Indians) 2-4, R


Austin Jackson (Tigers) 4-5, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2)


Prince Fielder (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, BB


Brad Eldred (Tigers) 2-5, RBI


Ryan Raburn (Tigers) 2-4, R


Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) 3-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R


Nick Swisher (Yankees) 2-4, R


Jesus Montero (Mariners) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, 2 R


Michael Saunders (Mariners) 2-4, 2 HR (3), 5 RBI, 3 R, BB


Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 2-5, HR (5), RBI, 2 R


Eric Thames (Blue Jays) 3-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R


Colby Rasmus (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 RBI, BB


Desmond Jennings (Rays) 2-5, R


Evan Longoria (Rays) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, 2 R


Jeff Keppinger (Rays) 3-3, R


Luke Scott (Rays) 1-2, HR (5), RBI, R


B J Upton (Rays) 3-5, RBI


Chris Gimenez (Rays) 2-4, RBI


Elliot Johnson (Rays) 2-4, R


Ian Kinsler (Rangers) 2-4, R, BB


Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 3-5, R, SB (4)


David Murphy (Rangers) 2-3, RBI, R


Dustin Pedroia (Red Sox) 2-4, R, BB


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R


Cody Ross (Red Sox) 2-5, 2 RBI, R


Darnell McDonald (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (1), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB


Daniel Bard (Red Sox) Win (2-2), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB. 6 K


Paul Konerko (White Sox) 2-4, HR (5), RBI, R


Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, 3 R, SB (1), 2 BB


Billy Butler (Royals) 2-5, HR (5), 3 RBI, R


Alcides Escobar (Royals) 2-4, RBI


Denard Span (Twins) 2-4, RBI, R, BB


Joe Mauer (Twins) 2-4, RBI, R


Alexi Casilla (Twins) 2-4, 2 RBI


Trevor Plouffe (Twins) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Double A Top Performers 042712

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for April 27, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

Double A

Cesar Hernandez (Phillies) 3-4, R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 3-4, RBI, R

Steve Susdorf (Phillies) 2-4, 2 RBI

Miguel Abreu (Phillies)  2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Red Sox) 2-3, BB

Juan Carlos Linares (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R

Bryce Brentz (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 R

Jefry Marte (Mets) 2-3, BB

Rylan Sandoval (Mets) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB

Niuman Romero (Tigers) 2-4, RBI

John Tolisano (Blue Jays) 3-3, RBI, R, SB (3), BB

Manny Machado (Orioles) 2-3, BB

Ronnie Welty (Orioles) 3-4, 2 R

Destin Hood (Nationals) 2-4, R

Tim Pahuta (Nationals) 3-3, RBI, BB

Sandy Leon (Nationals) 2-4, R

Robbie Grossman (Pirates) 2-3, R, SB (2), BB

Adalberto Santos (Pirates) 2-4, RBI

Adam Abraham (Indians) 2-4, R

Ryan LaMarre (Reds) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Henry Rodriguez (Reds) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Joel Guzman (Reds) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Josh Feilhauer (Reds) 2-5, RBI, R

Yordanys Perez (Reds) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Miguel Rojas (Reds) 2-4, RBI, BB

Mark Fleury (Reds) 2-4, BB

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Donnie Webb (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Daniel Corcino (Reds) Win (1-1), 5.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Marc Krauss (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R

Kyle Russell (Dodgers) 2-3, R, BB

Pedro Baez (Dodgers) 2-4

Derek Eitel (Diamondbacks) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Nate Samson (Cubs) 2-4

Eliot Soto (Cubs) 2-3

Rich Poythress (Mariners) 2-3, RBI, R

Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-6, R

Evan Bigley (Twins) 2-6

Aaron Hicks (Twins) 2-6, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Deibinson Romero (Twins) 3-6, RBI

James Beresford (Twins) 2-4, BB

Tommy Joseph (Giants) 2-6, RBI

Chris Dominguez (Giants) 2-6, RBI, R

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-6, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Ehire Adrianza (Giants) 3-4, BB

Ryan Cavan (Giants) 3-5, 2 R

Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-3, R, BB

Christina Colon (Royals) 2-4, R

Mario Lisson (Royals) 3-4, RBI, R

Carlos Testa (Royals) 2-4, Hr (2), 6 RBI, R

Tim Melville (Royals) Win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB. 4 K

Jonathan Singleton (Astros) 2-4

Ryan Strausborger (Rangers) 3-4, 3 RBI, 3 R

Guilder Rodriguez (Rangers) 3-5, RBI, R

Justin Grimm (Rangers) Win (4-1), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

Josh Prince (Brewers) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, BB

Andy Gonzalez (Brewers) 2-5, 3 RBI, R

Hunter Morris (Brewers) 2-5, R

Jason Jaramillo (Brewers) 2-4, 3 RBI

Evan Anundsen (Brewers) Win (1-1), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, K

Philip Gosselin (Braves) 2-4

Joe Leonard (Braves) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Keenan Wiley (Braves) 2-2, RBI, SB (2)

Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-3, 2 HR (9), 4 RBI, 2 R

Bryan Altman (Padres) 2-4, R

Leonardo Gil (Athletics) 2-3, 2 BB

Michael Spina (Athletics) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, 2 R

A J Griffin (Athletics) Win (2-0), 6.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Tyler Saladino (White Sox) 3-5, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (7)

Drew Garcia (White Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI, R, BB

Corey Smith (White Sox) 1-2, 2 RBI

Jose Martinez (White Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI

Cole Figueroa (Rays) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Omar Luna (Rays) 2-4, 2 RBI

Pedro Hernandez (White Sox) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Kolten Wong (Cardinals) 2-4

Audry Perez (Cardinals) 2-4

Josh Rutledge (Rockies) 3-4

Ben Paulsen (Rockies) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R

Joe Gardner (Rockies) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K