Triple A Top Performers 053112

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for May 31, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Jason Donald (Indians) 2-4, RBI, BB

Eric Patterson (Tigers) 2-4, 2 RBI, SB (11)

Kevin Russo (Yankees) 2-4

Brandon Laird (Yankees) 2-3, BB

Juan Apodaca (Cubs) 2-3, R

Matt Tolbert (Cubs) 2-2, R

Yuniesky Betancourt (Royals) 3-4

Kyle Hudson (Marlins) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

John Suomi (Marlins) 2-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, R

Cody Overbeck (Marlins) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Tuffy Gosewisch (Marlins) 3-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, 3 R

Felix Pie (Braves) 2-4, 2 R

Christian Marrero (Braves) 2-4, 2 RBI

Josh Wilson (Braves) 2-4, R

Lew Ford (Orioles) 2-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB

Chris Tillman (Orioles) Win (4-7), 8.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

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

Tyler Kuhn (White Sox) 2-5, R

Brent Morel (White Sox) 2-5, R

Jordan Danks (White Sox) 2-3, RBI, BB

Osvaldo Martinez (White Sox) 2-4, R

Matt Zaleski (White Sox) Win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-4

Scott Cousins (Marlins) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, R, SB (6)

Mike Cervenak (Marlins) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Tom Koehler (Marlins) Win (6-4), 6.1 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Jeff Bianchi (Brewers) 3-4

Sean Halton (Brewers) 2-4, RBI

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-4, R

Fernando Martinez (Astros) 2-4, RBI

Wes Musick (Astros) Win (1-1), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Wilkin Castillo (Rockies) 2-3

Andrew Romine (Angels) 3-4, 2 R, SB (15)

Efren Navarro (Angels) 3-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Doug Deeds (Angels) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Eric Hurley (Angels) Win (5-4), 7.0 IP, 3 H. 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 1-2, HR (6), RBI, R

Derrick Robinson (Royals) 2-3, RBI, 2 R, SB (9), BB

Anthony Seratelli (Royals) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Wil Myers (Royals) 3-4, HR (4), 4 RBI, R

Kurt Mertins (Royals) 2-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Cody Clark (Royals) 1-2, 2 R, BB

Mike Montgomery (Royals) Win (3-2), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (3)

Jeff Larish (Pirates) 1-2, RBI, BB

Brian Friday(Pirates) 2-3, RBI, R

Rick VandenHurk (Pirates) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Justin Christian (Giants) 4-4, 2 R

Francisco Peguero (Giants) 2-4, RBI

Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-4

Vinnie Catricala (Mariners) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R

Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R, SB (14), BB

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 2-5

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-3, R, 2 BB

Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 2-5, R

Moises Sierra (Blue Jays) 2-4, R

Jonathan Diaz (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI

Blake Tekotte (Padres) 2-4, BB

Cody Decker (Padres) 1-2, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-4

Matt Kata (Rangers) 3-6, HR (6), 5 RBI, R

Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 2-6

Michael Bianucci (Rangers) 3-4, R, BB

Jamie Romak (Cardinals) 2-3, R, BB

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-3, 3 RBI

Double A Top Performers 053112

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for May 31, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

DOUBLE A

Shannon Wilkerson (Red Sox) 2-4, R, BB

Bryce Brentz (Red Sox) 5-5, RBI, 4 R

Dan Butler (Red Sox) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Derrik Gibson (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI

Eury Perez (Nationals) 3-4, R

Chris Colabello (Twins) 2-5, HR (9), 6 RBI, R

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 3-5, RBI

Brian Van Kirk (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI

Brad Glenn (Blue Jays) 2-3, 2 R, BB

Justin Jackson (Blue Jays) 2-4

Andrew Albers (Twins) Win (2-1) 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, K

Hak-Ju Lee (Rays) 2-4, 2 R

Ty Morrison (Rays) 2-4, 2 R, SB (6)

Omar Luna (Rays) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, 3 R, SB (15), 2 BB (gm 1) \ 2-4, RBI (gm 2)

Ryan Garko (Rays) 2-4, RBI

Philip Gosselin (Braves) 2-3, R, BB

Jacob Thompson (Rays) Win (3-4), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Gary Brown (Giants) 2-5, HR (1), RBI, R, SB (15)

Tommy Joseph (Giants) 4-5, R

Johnny Monel (Giants) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Robbie Grossman (Pirates) 2-6, RBI

Jarek Cunningham (Pirates) 2-4, 2 R, BB

Tony Sanchez (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI

Miles Durham (Pirates) 2-5, 2 R, SB (5)

Charles Cutler (Pirates) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R

Pedro Zapata (Mets) 3-4, RBI, 2 R

Zack Wheeler (Mets) Win (5-2), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Jordan Lennerton (Tigers) 2-4

Bryan Pounds (Tigers) 2-3

Abraham Almonte (Yankees) 3-4, R, BB

Corban Joseph (Yankees) 2-5, 2 R

David Adams (Yankees) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Cody Johnson (Yankees) 1-3, HR (14), 2 RBI, 2 R

Luke Murton (Yankees) 2-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-4, RBI, R

Brett Marshall (Yankees) Win (6-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Michael Burgess (Cubs) 2-3, HR (5), RBI, R

Matt Davidson (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 1-3, HR (7), 3 RBI, R, BB

Graham Taylor (Marlins) Win (3-4), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, K

Corey Smith (White Sox) 2-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB

Pedro Hernandez (White Sox) Win (7-1), 7.2 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Antoan Richardson (Orioles) 2-5, RBI

Josh Barfield (Orioles) 2-6, SB (2)

Buck Britton (Orioles) 2-6, R

Tim Fedroff (Indians) 2-5, RBI, R

Anthony Aliotti (Athletics) 1-1, R, 2 BB

Ryan Lipkin (Athletics) 1-2, R, BB

Shawn Haviland (Athletics) Win (3-4), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Leury Garcia (Rangers) 3-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, SB(4)

Mike Olt (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R

Alex Buchholz (Rangers) 3-4RBI, R

Jared Prince (Rangers) 2-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, 2 R

Chad Bell (Rangers) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Ali Solis (Padres) 3-5, 2 RBI

Edinson Rincon (Padres) 3-4, HR (4), RBI, 2 R

Reymond Fuentes (Padres) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Jason Marquis (Padres) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Todd Cunningham (Braves) 2-3, R

Joe Leonard (Braves) 1-2, R, BB

Austin Wates (Astros) 2-6, RBI, SB (13)

Renny Osuna (Angels) 3-7, RBI, R, SB (7)

Ryan Mount (Angels) 3-5, RBI

Brent Morel Rehab Game 053112

Brent Morel played his second rehab game with the White Sox Triple A team Charlotte Knights on May 31. He was 2 for 5 with a run scored while playing third base. Charlotte beat the Rochester Red Wings 5-1.

AL Top Performers 053112

Here are the top American League performers for May 31, 2012.


Quentin Berry (Tigers) 3-5, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB (5)


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


Delmon Young (Tigers) 3-5, HR (4), 2 RBI, R


Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (10), 2 RBI, R


Max Scherzer (Tigers) Win (5-3), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

5 cycles in 8 days

There were five cycles in minor league baseball over the span of March 22, 2012 to March 29, 2012. I'm going to take a moment to put those five players in the spotlight. 


Tony Plagman of the Erie SeaWolves had his cycle on March 22 in a 4 for 5 game with the Tigers Double A team. He hit a grand slam in the first inning, a double in the fifth, a triple in the seventh and a single in the ninth. For the season the outfielder is hitting .204/.276/.408 with 7 HR, 28 RBI, 15 R and 4 SB in 42 games. He was originally drafted by the Tigers in the ninth round in 2010.


Stefen Romero of the High Desert Mavericks also had his cycle on March 22 in a 4 for 5 game with the Seattle Mariners Class A Advanced team. He hit a double in the third, a two-run home run in the fourth, a triple in the seventh and a single in the eighth. For the season the third baseman in hitting .355/.385/.570 with 8 HR, 40 RBI, 35 R and 4 SB in 46 games. He was originally drafted by the Mariners in the 12th round in 2010.


Travis Witherspoon of Inland Empire 66ers hit for his cycle on May 24 in a 4 for 5 game with the Los Angeles Angels Class A Advanced team. He hit a double in the first inning, a solo home run in the second, a single in the sixth and a triple in the eighth. For the season the outfielder is hitting .304/.371/.458 with 5 HR, 22 RBI, 40 R and 19 SB in 52 games.


Kyle Skipworth of the Jacksonville Suns had his cycle on May 26 in a 4 for 4 game with the Miami Marlins Double A team. He hit a double in the first inning, added a sac fly in the second, hit a single in the fourth, hit a  grand slam in the fifth and got his triple in the seventh. For the season the catcher is hitting .221/.290/.409 with 6 HR, 26 RBI, 18 R and 1 SB in 43 games. He was originally drafted by the Marlins with the sixth pick of the first round in 2008.


Chad Oberacker of the Stockton Ports hit for his cycle on May 29 in a 4 for 6 game with the Oakland Athletics Class A Advanced team. He hit a single in the third, a three run home run in the fourth, a triple in the sixth and a double in the eighth. For the season the outfielder is hitting .280/.352/.445 with 5 HR, 21 R, 24 R and 11 SB in 40 games combined between Class A and Class A Advanced. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 25th round in 2011.

Paul Goldschmidt Uber Freak?

If Tim Lincecum is the Freak does that make Paul Goldschmidt the Uber Freak? In his budding career Goldschmidt is now 7 for 13 with 4 home runs against Lincecum. If one player ever owned a superstar it is certainly Goldschmidt. He carries a kryptonite bat to the plate to face the two time Cy Young Award winner. If the .538 average doesn't catch your eye the 1.538 slugging percentage certainly will. Being in the same division should ensure several more head to head match ups for years to come. 

Brent Morel Rehab Game 053012

Brent Morel played his first rehab game with the White Sox Triple A team Charlotte Knights on May 30. He was 2 for 3 with a double and 2 runs while playing third base. Charlotte lost to the Rochester Red Wings 11-10.

Yoenis Cespedes Rehab Game 053012

Yoenis Cespedes played his third rehab game with the Athletics Triple A team Sacramento River Cats on May 30. He was 0 for 2 with a walk while playing left field. Sacramento defeated the Fresno Grizzlies 3-1. 

Triple A Top Performers 053012

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

TRIPLE A

Shawn O'Malley (Rays) 3-5, R, SB (9)

Juan Miranda (Rays) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Brian Friday (Pirates) 2-3

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

Hernan Iribarren (Rockies) 4-7, RBI, 2 R

Chris Nelson (Rockies) 3-6, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

Matt McBride (Rockies) 4-6, 5 RBI, 2 R

Brendan Harris (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, R, 2 BB

Jimmy Cesario (Rockies) 2-5, RBI, 3 R, BB

Brandon Roberts (Rockies) 5-6, 4 RBI, 3 R

Dallas Tarleton (Rockies) 3-6, 5 RBI, 2 R

Doug Deeds (Angels) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Paul McAnulty (Angels) 1-3, HR (7), 2 RBI, R, BB

Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-4, R

Drew Heid (Angels) 2-4, R

Justin Christian (Giants) 2-4

Eric Sogard (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI

Travis Banwart (Athletics) Win (4-2), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Vinnie Catricala (Mariners) 2-4, R

Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 4-5, RBI, 2 R

Cole Gillespie (Diamondbacks) 5-5, 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (6)

Mike Jacobs (Diamondbacks) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, 2 R

Taylor Harbin (Diamondbacks) 3-4, RBI, 2 R

Konrad Schmidt (Diamondbacks) 3-3, RBI, 2 R

Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-4, HR (14), RBI, R

Corey Wimberly (Mets) 1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Josh Satin (Mets) 2-4, R

Domonic Brown (Phillies) 3-5, HR (1), RBI, R

John Suomi (Phillies) 2-5, 2 R

Felix Pie (Braves) 2-5, R

Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 3-5, 2 RBI

Jai Miller (Orioles) 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R

Carlos R Rojas (Orioles) 2-3

Che-Hsuan Lin (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI, R

Josh Kroeger (Red Sox) 2-4

Justin Germano (Red Sox) Win (5-3), 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Jim Negrych (Nationals) 2-4

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Cody Puckett (Reds) 2-3, R, SB (3), BB

John Lannan (Nationals) Win (4-5), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-4

Argenis Diaz (Tigers) 2-3, BB

Gustavo Molina (Yankees) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Pedro Florimon (Twins) 3-6, RBI, 2 R

Sean Burroughs (Twins) 2-4, R

Danny Valencia (Twins) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Chris Parmelee (Twins) 3-4, HR (3), 5 RBI, 2 R

Matt Carson (Twins) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Clete Thomas (Twins) 3-5

J R Towles (Twins) 2-5, 2 R

Brent Morel (White Sox) 2-3, 2 R

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-3, HR (11), 2 RBI, 3R, 2 BB

Jordan Danks (White Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI, R

Josh Phegley (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R

Alex Castellanos (Dodgers) 3-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (9)

Luis Cruz (Dodgers) 1-3, HR (5), 2 RBI, R

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-4

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 3-5

Nick Green (Marlins)

Stephen Fife (Dodgers) Win  (4-4), 6.0 I), 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Eric Fife (Brewers) 2-5

Caleb Gindl (Brewers) 2-3, R, BB

Brett Wallace (Astros) 1-3, HR (8), RBI, R, BB

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-3, R

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 1-1, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Brian Bass (Astros) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Yangervis Solarte (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI

Val Majewski (Rangers) 1-2, R

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 1-2, HR (6), RBI, R

Pete Kozma (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI, R

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

Eric Thames (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R, BB

Matt Clark (Padres) 4-5, HR (10), 2 RBI, R

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-3

Andrew Carpenter (Blue Jays) Win (3-0), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

NL Top Performers 053012

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


Chris Heisey (Reds) 2-4


Garrett Jones (Pirates) 2-3, R


A J Burnett (Pirates) Win (4-2), 7.0 Ip, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K


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


Carlos Quentin (Padres) 3-4, 2 HR (3), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB


Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (15)


Darwin Barney  (Cubs) 2-3, HR (3), 3 RBI, 3 R, SB (3), 2 BB


Steve Clevenger (Cubs) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 2-5, 2 R


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 2-5, 2 RBI, R


Martin Prado (Braves) 2-3, 2 R


Brian McCann (Braves) 2-4, HR (7), 4 RBI, R


Dan Uggla (Braves) 2-4, RBI, R


Freddie Freeman (Braves) 3-5, HR (8), 3 RBI, 2 R


Jose Constanza (Braves) 3-4, RBI, R


Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 3-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, R, SB (10)


Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 R


Juan Pierre (Phillies) 3-5, 2 R


Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 1-1, HR (8), 2 RBI, R


Andres Torres (Mets) 2-5, RBI, R


Daniel Murphy (Mets) 2-4, RBI, R


Scott Hairston (Mets) 2-4, R


Lucas Duda (Mets) 3-5, 2 HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R


Steve Lombardozzi (Nationals) 2-4


Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-4, R


Danny Espinosa (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, 2 R


Roger Bernadina (Nationals) 1-2, 2 RBI, BB


Jose Reyes (Marlins) 2-5


Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) 3-4, R


Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) 2-3, HR (13), 2 RBI, R


Bryan Petersen (Marlins) 1-2, R, 2 BB 


Jordan Schafer (Astros) 2-5


Jose Altuve (Astros) 3-5, R


J D Martinez (Astros) 3-5, R


Justin Maxwell (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R


Chris Johnson (Astros) 3-3, RBI


Dexter Fowler (Rockies) 2-5, HR (8), 3 RBI, 2 R


Marco Scutaro (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (5), BB


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 4-5, 3 HR (13), 4 RBI, 3R


Michael Cuddyer (Rockies) 1-3, HR (6), 4 RBI, R, BB


Corey Hart (Brewers) 3-6


Norichika Aoki (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, SB (2)


Carlos Gomez (Brewers) 4-5, 2 RBI, R


Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 3-4, RBI


Willie Bloomquist (Diamondbacks) 2-5


Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks) 2-4, 2 R


Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks) 2-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, BB


Ian Kennedy (Diamondbacks) Win (4-5), 7.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

AL Top Performers 053012

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


Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-4, RBI, R


Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 2-4, RBI, R, BB


Jeff Francoeur (Royals) 2-4, RBI, R


Brayan Pena (Royals) 3-5, RBI


Michael Brantley (Indians) 2-4, R


Johnny Damon (Indians) 2-3, BB


Josh Willingham (Twins) 2-3, HR (10), 3 RBI, R


Francisco Liriano (Twins) Win (1-4), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER,2 BB, 9 K


Alex Rios (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R


Dayan Viciedo (White Sox) 3-4, RBI, R


Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) 2-3, 2 RBI


Carlos Pena (Rays) 1-3, HR (8), 2 RBI, R, BB


Wilson Betemit (Orioles) 2-3


Edwin Encarnacion (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (17), RBI, R


Omar Vizquel (Blue Jays) 2-4


Rajai Davis (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R


Brandon Morrow (Blue Jays) Win (6-3), 6.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K


Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 4-5, RBI, R


Alex Avila (Tigers) 2-3, BB


Adrian Gonzalez (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI, R


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (12), 2 RBI, R


Kevin Youkilis (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, 2 R


Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (6), 2 RBI, R


Marlon Byrd (Red Sox) 2-4


Dustin Ackley (Mariners) 2-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB


Kyle Seager (Mariners) 4-6, 2 RBI, 4 R


Jesus Montero (Mariners) 3-4, HR (7), 4 RBI, 4 R


Justin Smoak (Mariners) 3-5, 2 HR (9), 6 RBI, 3 R, BB


Miguel Olivo (Mariners) 2-6, 2 RBI, 2 R


Michael Saunders (Mariners) 3-6, RBI, R


Ian Kinsler (Rangers) 2-3, RBI, R


Michael Young (Rangers) 2-5, RBI, R


Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R


Adrian Beltre (Rangers) 2-5, RBI, R


Alberto Gonzalez (Rangers) 3-4, 3 R


Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 2-4, HR (16), 3 RBI, R


Raul Ibanez (Yankees) 2-4, R


Albert Pujols (Angels) 2-4


Mark Trumbo (Angels) 3-4, HR (10), 3 RBI, R

Double A Top Performers 053012

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

DOUBLE A

Josh Barfield (Orioles) 2-5, R

Travis Adair (Orioles) 1-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R

Zelous Wheeler (Orioles) 2-3, RBI, SB (2)

Adam Abraham (Indians) 3-5, 3 RBI, R

Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Paul Gran (Marlins) 1-2, 2 R, SB (5), BB

Jake Smolinski (Marlins) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (4), BB

Kyle Skipworth (Marlins) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Chris Gutierrez (Marlins) 2-4, HR (1), 3 RBI, R

Bryan Evans (Marlins) Win (1-4), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K \ 1-2, R

P J Phillips (Reds) 2-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (2)

Stephen Hunt (Reds) 1-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Mark Fleury (Reds) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Didi Gregorius (Reds) 1-2, RBI, BB

Nick Franklin (Mariners) 2-4

Chih-Hsien Chiang (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R

Kyle Lotzkar (Reds) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 8 K

Luis Nunez (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, R

Kyle Russell (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (3)

Jake Lemmerman (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI

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

Seth Loman (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R

Luis Sierra (White Sox) 2-3, R, BB

Kenneth Williams (White Sox) 2-4, 3 RBI

Jose Castro (White Sox) 1-2, R, BB

Shannon Wilkerson (Red Sox) 2-3

Bryce Brentz (Red Sox) 1-3, HR (6), RBI, R

Eury Perez (Nationals) 3-3, R, 3 SB (16)

Billy Buckner (Red Sox) Win (4-3), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Juan Carlos Linares (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R

Jimmy Van Ostrand (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R

Jamie Johnson (Tigers) 1-2, RBI, BB

Zoilo Almonte (Yankees) 2-4, RBI, R

Ryan Cavan (Giants) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Brock Holt (Pirates) 2-4

Matt Curry (Pirates) 3-4, RBI, 2 R

Jarek Cunningham (Pirates) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, SB (2)

Matt Den Dekker (Mets) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R

Brandon Tripp (Phillies) 2-4

Jiwan James (Phillies) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R

Niuman Romero (Tigers) 2-4

Tony Plagman (Tigers) 1-2, RBI

Michael Rockett (Tigers) 1-2, R, BB

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-3, HR (5), RBI, R

Addison Maruszak (Yankees) 1-2, HR (2), RBI, R

Estarlin De Los Santos (Twins) 2-4, R

Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-5, HR (5), RBI, 2 R

James Beresford (Twins) 2-43, 2 RBI, R

Brian Bocock (Blue Jays) 2-4

B J Hermsen (Twins) Win (3-1, 8.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Josh Prince (Brewers) 2-5, RBI, R

Tommy Manzella (Brewers) 2-4, 2 RBI

Scooter Gennett (Brewers) 2-5, RBI, R

Anderson De La Rosa (Brewers) 2-5, R

Lee Haydel (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (3)

Junior Lake (Cubs) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R

Michael Brenly (Cubs) 1-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Tyler Thornburg (Brewers) Win (7-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, K

Yem Prades (Royals) 3-5, 2 R

Eric Duncan (Royals) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Mario Lisson (Royals) 3-3, RBI, R, 2 SB (6), 2 BB

Michael Choice (Athletics) 4-5, HR (4), RBI, 3 R, SB (3), BB

Michael Spina (Athletics)3-6, 3 RBI, R

Kiel Roling (Rockies) 2-4

Mike Olt (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R

Justin Grimm (Rangers) Win (8-3), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Dean Anna (Padres) 4-5, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Ali Solis (Padres) 3-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

T J Steele (Padres) 2-3, BB

Jermaine Curtis (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Oscar Taveras (Cardinals) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 3-4, 2 HR (8), 5 RBI, 3 R

Jake Shaffer (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Greg Garcia (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Tyler Lyons (Cardinals) Win (4-4), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Austin Wates (Astros) 1-2, R, 2 SB (12), BB

Jean Segura (Angels) 2-3, R

Carlos Ramirez (Angels) 4-4

Yoenis Cespedes Rehab Game 052912

Yoenis Cespedes played his second rehab game with the Athletics Triple A team Sacramento River Cats on May 29. He was 2 for 4 with a run scored while playing left field. Sacramento beat the Fresno Grizzlies 4-2.

Triple A Top Performers 052912

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

TRIPLE A

Mark Teahen (Nationals) 2-5, 2 R

Brett Carroll (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (4)

Seth Bynum (Nationals) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 2-2, RBI

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

Joey Gathright (Reds) 3-5, 2 RBI

Daniel Dorn (Reds) 2-5

Willie Harris (Reds) 4-4

Ezequiel Carrera (Indians) 2-5, R, sB (7)

Jason Donald (Indians) 2-3, RBI, BB

Matt Tuiasosopo (Mets) 2-3, RBI, BB

Reid Bignac (Rays) 3-4

Brian Friday (Pirates) 1-2, RBI, SB (3), BB

Rudy Owens (Pirates) Win (3-2), 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Stefan Gartrell (Braves) 2-4, R

Yohan Flande (Braves) Win (2-3), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Lew Ford (Orioles) 5-6, R

Bill Hall (Orioles) 3-6, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Luis Exposito (Orioles) 3-4, RBI, R

Jai Miller (Orioles) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, R, BB

Pedro Ciriaco (Red Sox) 2-5, 2 R, SB (7)

Ryan Lavarnway (Red Sox) 3-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Lars Anderson (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (6), 5 RBI, 2 R, BB

Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 1-3, HR (11), 2 RBI, R, 2 BB

Josh Kroeger (Red Sox) 2-5, HR (7), RBI, R

Nate Spears (Red Sox) 2-2 RBI

Brad Eldred (Tigers) 3-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Ben Guez (Tigers) 3-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Kevin Russo (Yankees) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (10)

Steve Pearce (Yankees) 2-4, HR (11), RBI, 2 R, BB

Jack Cust (Yankees) 3-5, 2 HR (9), 2 RBI, 3 R

Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 2-4, BB

Chris Parmelee (Twins) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Michael Hollimon (Twins) 2-4, 2 HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Greg Golson (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Tyler Kuhn (White Sox) 2-4, RBI

Josh Vitters (Cubs) 2-3, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, BB

Dave Sappelt (Cubs) 2-4, RBI

Yuniesky Betancourt (Royals) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Clint Robinson (Royals) 1-3, HR (8), RBI, R, BB

David Lough (Royals) 2-4, RBI

Tim Federowicz (Dodgers) 1-2, HR (5), RBI, R, BB

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 2-3, R

Gaby Sanchez (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Brad Hand (Marlins) Win (4-3), 7.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

Jordan Brown (Brewers) 2-2

Brad Snyder (Astros) 1-2, RBI, BB

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 1-2, RBI

Dallas Keuchel (Astros) Win (5-4), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Matt Kata (Rangers) 2-5, RBI

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 3-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Joey Bulter (Rangers) 1-3, HR (10), 3 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Lou Montanez (Cardinals) 2-3, R, 2 BB

Mark Hamilton (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (5), 4 RBI, R, BB

Tommy Field (Rockies) 2-3, R, BB

Wilkin Castillo (Rockies) 2-3, R

Alberto Rosario (Angels) 3-5, RBI, 2 SB (3)

Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-5, R

Luis Jimenez (Angels) 3-3, 2 R, BB

Ed Lucas (Angels) 2-4, RBI, R

Matt Shoemaker (Angels) Win (4-4), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-4, R

Juan Ciriaco (Giants) 1-2, RBI, SB (2), 2 BB

Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 2-4, R

Anthony Recker (Athletics) 3-4, RBI

Stephen Parker (Athletics) 3-4, R

Brandon Hicks (Athletics) 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, SB (3)

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 2-6, RBI, 2 R, 2 SB (23)

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 3-5, RBI, R

Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R

Ricardo Nanita (Blue Jays) 2-4, R, BB

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-5, HR (6), 4 RBI, R

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Ruben Gotay (Blue Jays) 2-5

Blake Tekotte (Padres) 2-4, RBI, R

Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 4-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Matt Clark (Padres) 3-4, HR (9), 3 RBI, R, BB

Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-5, HR (6), RBI, R

Casper Wells (Mariners) 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Guillermo Quiroz (Mariners) 2-4, R

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 3-3, 2 R, BB

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

Cole Gillespie (Diamondbacks) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Rusty Ryal (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Konrad Schmidt (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Double A Top Performers 052912

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

DOUBLE A

Brent Clevlen (Diamondbacks) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

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

Kyle Skipworth (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Tony Sanchez (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Jarek Cunningham (Pirates) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Jeremy Farrell (Pirates) 2-4, 2 RBI

Miles Durham (Pirates) 3-4, RBI, R

Brandon Cumpton (Pirates) Win (6-4), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Nick Weglarz (Indians) 1-2, R, BB

Thomas Neal (Indians) 1-2, R

T J House (Indians) Win (4-1) 5.1 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, K

Scooter Gennett (Brewers) 3-4

Junior Lake (Cubs) 2-4, 2 R

Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 2-4, SB (5)

Justin Bour (Cubs) 1-2, RBI, 2 BB

Nicholas Struck (Cubs) Win (5-5), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

David Nick (Diamondbacks) 3-4, RBI, R

Michael Bolsinger (Diamondbacks) Win (2-1), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Ty Morrison (Rays) 1-2, R, 3 SB (5), 2 BB

Tyler Bortnick (Rays) 2-4, RBI

Greg Sexton (Rays) 2-4, RBI

Todd Cunningham (Braves) 2-4

Matt Buschmann (Rays) Win (2-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Luis Nunez (Dodgers) 3-5, RBI, R

Blake Smith (Dodgers) 3-5, RBI, 3 R, SB (6)

J T Wise (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R

Jared Mitchell (White Sox) 2-4, HR (4) 2 RBI, R, BB

Jose Martinez  (White Sox) 2-4

Brodie Greene (Reds) 2-3, RBI, BB

Denny Almonte (Mariners) 1-2, RBI, BB

Kalian Sams (Mariners) 3-3, HR (4), RBI, R, SB (5)

Steve Garrison (Mariners) Win (3-1), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

NL Top Performers 052912

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


Carlos Quentin (Padres) 3-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R


Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-4, SB (3)


Joe Mather (Cubs) 2-3, R, BB


Darwin Barney (Cubs) 2-3, RBI, 2 R


Jeff Samardzija (Cubs) Win (5-3), 7.0 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 2-4, 2 R, BB


Carlos Beltran (Cardinals) 2-4, R, SB (6)


Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 4-4, HR (8), 3 RBI, R


Dan Uggla (Braves) 1-2, HR (8), 3 RBI, R, 2 BB


Randall Delgado (Braves) Win (3-5), 5.1 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, K


Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 2-4, R


Placido Polanco (Phillies) 2-4


Omar Quintanilla (Mets) 3-4, 2 R


Scott Hairston (Mets) 1-1, HR (6), RBI, R


Jeremy Hefner (Mets) Win (1-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 4 K


Ian Desmond (Nationals) 2-4, R, SB (6)


Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) 2-3, HR (8), RBI, R, SB (10), BB


Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) 2-3, RBI, SB (3), BB


Anibal Sanchez (Marlins) Win (3-3), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K


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


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


Todd Frazier (Reds) 2-3, 2 RBI, R


Homer Bailey (Reds) Win (4-3), 9.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K


Ryan Braun (Brewers) 2-3, HR (14), 2 RBI, R, SB (10), BB


Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-3, RBI


Michael Fiers (Brewers) Win (1-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K


Melky Cabrera (Giants) 3-4, 2 R


Buster Posey (Giants) 2-3, 2 RBI


Angel Pagan (Giants) 2-4, SB (10)

AL Top Performers 052912

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


Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-5, RBI, R


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


Mike Moustakas (Royals) 2-4, HR (8), 4 RBI, R


Will Smith (Royals) Win (1-1), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K


Adam Jones (Orioles) 3-3, 2 HR (16), 3 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB


Chris Davis  (Orioles)  3-5, HR (9), 2 RBI, R


Brett Lawrie (Blue Jays) 3-4, 3 RBI, 3 R


David Cooper (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI, R


Rajai Davis (Blue Jays) 3-4, 2 RBI


Alex Rios (White Sox) 2-4, R


Dayan Viciedo (White Sox) 3-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, 3 R


Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Andy Dirks (Tigers) 2-4, BB


Prince Fielder (Tigers) 2-5, HR (8), 2 RBI, R


Jhonny Peralta (Tigers) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 3-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, 2 R


Scott Podsednik (Red Sox) 2-4, R


Daniel Bard (Red Sox) Win (5-5), 5.1 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K


Dustin Ackley (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (6), BB


Kyle Seager (Mariners) 3-5, R


John Jaso (Mariners) 2-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R


Michael Saunders (Mariners) 3-5, R


Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 2-4, 2 R


Craig Gentry (Rangers) 2-3, SB (7), BB


Jason Vargas (Mariners) Win (6-4), 6.2 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 2 K


Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-2, RBI, SB (7), BB


Ben Revere (Twins) 2-5


Justin Morneau (Twins) 2-3, BB


Derek Jeter (Yankees) 2-4


Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) 3-4


Albert Pujols (Angels) 2-4, HR (8), 2 RBI, 2 R


Mark Trumbo (Angels) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, R


Erick Aybar (Angels) 2-4


Dan Haren (Angels) Win (3-5), 7.0 IP, 8 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Pendulum Swinging Against Umps

Tigers Skipper Jim Leyland spoke his mind after the umps blew a call in a 7-4 Memorial Day loss to the Red Sox. Later the same day James Loney was calling for changes to umpiring after his Dodgers fell to the Brewers 3-2 after a controversial call. I think the pendulum is slowing starting to swing in the other direction toward my views on umpiring. Arguments can be made that these mistakes are just part of the game. But as these mistakes add up the calls for change will grow louder.

Derrick Salberg Catch

Derrick Salberg of of Lower Columbia College in Washington made one of the greatest catches ever at any level. The Freshman outfielder when all out to rob a home run away from Keone Kela of Everett. The catch was the last play of the game and helped preserve a 4-2 victory.

Jonathan Lucroy breaks hand

Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy will miss four to six weeks with a broken hand. Injuries are part of the game but this was an off field accident. Lucroy broke his right hand when a suitcase fell on it in his hotel room. This goes right along with the dislocated ankle suffered by Joba Chamberlain on a trampoline and shoulder injured by Jeremy Guthrie falling off his bicycle. His bat will be greatly missed in the Brewers' line up as he has hit .345/.387/.583 with 5 HR, 30 RBI, 17 R and 2 SB in 43 games. He was really heating the last seven games hitting .417 (10 for 24) with 3 HR, 10 RBI, 7 R and 0 SB. Hopefully it is a speedy recovering for Lucroy who is developing into one of the game's better offensive catchers.

Brandon Inge Rehab game 052612

Brandon Inge played his second rehab game with the Athletics Triple A team Sacramento River Cats on May 26. He was 5 for 5 with 2 home runs, 2 doubles, 7 RBI and 3 runs while playing third base. Sacramento defeated the Reno Aces 10-0.

Yoenis Cespedes Rehab Game 052812

Yoesnis Cespedes played in his first rehab game with the Athletics Triple A team Sacramento River Cats on May 28. He was 1 for 3 with a strikeout while playing left field. Sacramento lost 10-2 to the Reno Aces.

Triple A Top Performers 052812

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

TRIPLE A

Wil Myers (Royals) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Clint Robinson (Royals) 2-3, RBI, R

Jose Duarte (Marlins) 2-4, BB

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 3-5, RBI, R

Scott Cousins (Marlins) 2-4, BB

Clint Sammons (Marlins) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Fred Lewis (Mets) 2-4, 2 R, SB (5)

Jordany Valdespin (Mets) 1-3, HR (4), 3 RBI, R

Dylan Owen (Mets) Win (3-2), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Alfredo Amezaga (Cubs) 2-5, RBI, R

Dave Sappelt (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R

Luis Valbuena (Cubs) 2-5, R

Josh Vitters (Cubs) 2-5, HR (6), 2 RBI, R

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, SB (9)

Brooks Raley (Cubs) Win (1-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Pedro Florimon (Twins) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R

Tyler Kuhn (White Sox) 2-4, RBI, SB (3)

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-4, R

Terry Doyle (White Sox) Win (4-3), 7.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Matt Kata (Rangers) 3-5, HR (5), RBI, R

Ryan Spilborghs (Rangers) 3-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (3)

Michael Bianucci (Rangers) 2-5, 4 RBI

Sean Halton (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, R

Caleb Gindl (Brewers) 2-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 1-2, HR (2), RBI, R

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-5, R

Brian Bixler (Astros) 3-5, RBI, R

Brandon Barnes (Astros) 2-5, 2 R, SB (1)

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (2), 2 BB

Josh Fields (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Matt Kemp (Dodgers) 3-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jeff Baisley (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Joe Becker (Dodgers) 2-4

Brian Cavazos-Galvez (Dodgers) 1-1, HR (2), 3 RBI, R

Jamie Hoffman (Orioles) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R

Miguel Tejada (Orioles) 2-5, RBI, R

Joe Mahoney (Orioles) 2-4

Blake Davis (Orioles) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Nate Spears (Red Sox) 1-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, BB

Josh Kroeger (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, 2 R

Alex Hassan (Red Sox) 2-4

Jonathan Hee (Red Sox) 2-3

Zach Clark (Orioles) Win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 2-5, R, SB (13)

Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, SB (16)

A J Pollock (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Randy Ruiz (Diamondbacks) 4-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R

Cole Gillespie (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R, BB

Ryan Wheeler (Diamondbacks) 3-5, HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (1)

Manny Ramirez (Athletics) 2-4, RBI

Chris Carter (Athletics) 2-3, RBI, BB

Trevor Bauer (Diamondbacks) Win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 8 K

Josh Johnson (Nationals) 2-5, R

Xavier Paul (Nationals) 3-4, RBI

Kristopher Negron (Reds) 2-3, HR (5), RBI, 2 R

Daniel Dorn (Reds) 2-4, R

Ben Guez (Tigers) 2-4

Brad Eldred (Tigers) 3-4, 2 HR (20), 3 RBI, 2 R

Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Cole Garner (Yankees) 2-4

Nelson Figueroa (Yankees) Win (3-1), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Matt Clark (Padres) 2-4

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBi, R

Luis Rodriguez (Mariners) 2-4

Guillermo Quiroz (Mariners) 3-4, RBI, R

Erasmo Ramirez (Mariners) Win (2-1), 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Jesus Feliciano (Rays) 2-4, R

Leslie Anderson (Rays) 4-4, RBI, R

Chase d'Arnaud (Pirates) 2-4, 2 R

Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-3, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Jeff Clement (Pirates) 2-4, 2 HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jordy Mercer (Pirates) 2-4, R

Anderson Hernandez (Pirates) 2-3

Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 3-6, 2 R

Domonic Brown (Phillies) 2-5, 2 R, SB (4)

John Suomi (Phillies) 4-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Cody Overbeck (Phillies) 2-5, RBI, R

Tim Kennelly (Phillies) 2-4, SB (1)

Christian Marrero (Braves) 1-2, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 3-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (4)

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

Jose Yepez (Braves) 2-5, RBI

Lance Zawadzki (Braves) 3-5, HR (1), 5 RBI, R

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (21)

Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 2-5, 2 R

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-5, 2 RBI

Moises Sierra (Blue Jays) 3-4, 3 RBI

Matt Long (Angels) 2-3, BB

Adam Heether (Angels) 1-2, R, BB

Robert Coello (Blue Jays) Win (3-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Tommy Field (Rockies) 2-5, R

Justin Christian (Giants) 3-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (8), BB

Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Roger Kieschnick (Giants) 2-5, HR (14), 3 RBI, 2 R

Todd Linden (Giants) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

AL Top Performers 052812

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


Jhonny Peralta (Tigers) 1-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, BB


Gerald Laird (Tigers) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, R


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI


Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, 2 R


Ryan Sweeney (Red Sox) 3-4, 2 R


Mike Aviles (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Felix Doubront (Red Sox) Win (5-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K


Jemile Weeks (Athletics) 2-4, BB


Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, HR (14), RBI, 2 R, BB


Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 3-4


Joe Mauer (Twins) 2-3, 2 R, SB (3)


Adam Dunn (White Sox) 1-3, HR (16), 2 RBI, R, BB


Chris Sale (White Sox) Win (6-2), 7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 15 K


Ben Zobrist (Rays) 2-4, R, SB (5)


Jose Lobaton (Rays) 1-2, RBI, BB


Jason Kipnis (Indians) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (9)


Jose Lopez (Indians) 2-4, 3 RBI


Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R


Luke Carlin (Indians) 2-4, R


Mark Reynolds (Orioles) 2-3, RBI, BB


Kelly Johnson (Blue Jays) 3-4, HR (9), 3 RBI, 2 R


Colby Rasmus (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI


David Cooper (Blue Jays) 2-4, R


Drew Hutchison (Blue Jays) Win (4-2), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 9 K


Jesus Montero (Mariners) 2-4, RBI


Nelson Cruz (Rangers) 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R, SB (3)


Mike Napoli (Rangers) 1-3, HR (9), 3 RBI, R


Matt Harrison (Rangers) Win (6-3), 8.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K


Curtis Granderson (Yankees) 2-5, HR (15), RBI, 2 R


Mark Teixeira (Yankees) 2-2, RBI, 2 R, 3 BB


Russell Martin (Yankees) 2-5, 2 RBI


Mike Trout (Angels) 2-5, HR (5), RBI, 2 R


Albert Pujols (Angels) 2-4, R, BB


Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-5, 3 RBI, R


Mark Trumbo (Angels) 3-5, HR (8), 2 RBI, 3 R


Howard Kendrick (Angels) 2-3, 3 RBI

NL Top Performers 052812

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


Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 3-5, HR(4), RBI, 2 R


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


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 2-3, R, BB


Matt Adams (Cardinals) 3-5, 3 RBI, R


Daniel Descalso (Cardinals) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Lance Lynn (Cardinals) Win (8-1), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K


Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 3-3, HR (4), 6 RBI, 2 R


John Mayberry Jr (Phillies) 2-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Kirk Nieuwenhuis (Mets) 1-2, R


Steve Lombardozzi (Nationals) 3-4, R


Hanley Ramirez (Marlins) 3-3, RBI, R


Logan Morrison (Marlins) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, 2 R


Ryan Hanigan (Reds) 2-3


Neil Walker (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, R


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, 2 R


Rod Barajas (Pirates) 2-3, RBI, BB


James McDonald (Pirates) Win (4-2), 8.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K


Will Venable (Padres) 2-5, HR (4), 2 RBI, R


Chris Denorfia (Padres) 2-4, R


Chase Headley (Padres) 4-5, 2 HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R


David DeJesus (Cubs) 2-5, R


Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R, SB (14)


Bryan LaHair (Cubs) 3-4, RBI, 3 R


Alfonso Soriano (Cubs) 3-4, HR (6), 3 RBi, 2 R


Ian Stewart (Cubs) 2-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, R


Jordan Schafer (Astros) 3-5, 3 R, SB (14)


Jose Altuve (Astros) 2-5, 2 RBI, R


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 2-5, HR (8), 2 RBI, 2 R


Chris Johnson (Astros) 2-4, RBI


Dexter Fowler (Rockies) 3-5, 2 R, SB (4)


Jordan Pacheco (Rockies) 2-5, 3 RBI, R


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-5, R


Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 3-4, HR (8), 2 RBi, 2 R


Wil Rosario (Rockies) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R


Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks) 2-3, BB


Chris Young (Diamondbacks) 2-4


John McDonald (Diamondbacks) 1-1, HR (3), RBI, R


Gregor Blanco (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (6)


Brandon Belt (Giants) 2-4, RBI


Barry Zito (Giants) Win (4-2), 7.0, 7 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K


Aramis Ramirez (Brewers) 2-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R


Bobby Abreu (Dodgers) 2-4, R, SB (1)


Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI


Jerry Hairston Jr (Dodgers) 2-3, RBI, BB


Shaun Marcum (Brewers) Win (3-3), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K


Brian Bogusevic (Astros) 3-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Carlos Lee (Astros) 2-5


 Chris Snyder (Astros) 2-5, HR (3), 2 RBI, R


Marwin Gonzalez (Astros) 3-5, R


Justin Maxwell (Astros) 1-1, HR (3), RBI, R


Dexter Fowler (Rockies) 4-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, 3 R, BB


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, BB


Wil Nieves (Rockies) 2-5, R

Double A Top Performers 052812

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

DOUBLE A

Aaron Hicks (Twins) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Mark Sobolewski (Blue Jays) 2-4, R

Kevin Howard (Blue Jays) 2-3, RBI, BB

Josh Rodriguez (Mets) 2-4, RBI, R

Collin McHugh (Mets) Win (5-3), 8.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Kyle Bellows (Indians) 2-4, R

Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians) 2-4, RBI, R (gm 1) \ 1-1, R, 2 BB (gm 2)

Matt Lawson (Indians) 2-3

Rob Brantly (Tigers) 2-3 (gm 1) \ 2-4, RBI, R (gm 2)

Jordan Lennerton (Tigers) 2-3, R, BB

Leury Garcia (Rangers) 2-5, RBI, R

Alex Buchholz (Rangers) 2-5, HR (4), RBI, R

Val Majewski (Rangers) 3-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jurickson Profar (Rangers) 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB

Guilder Rodriguez (Rangers) 2-3, R, BB

Yem Prades (Royals) 3-5, RBI, R

Mario Lisson (Royals) 2-4, R, SB (4)

Julio Rodriguez (Royals) 2-3, 2 R

Tim Murphy (Rangers) Win (2-5), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, K

L J Hoes (Orioles) 2-4, R

Zealous Wheeler (Orioles) 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R

Josh Barfield (Orioles) 2-3, R

Oliver Drake (Orioles) Win (1-1), 6.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Leonardo Gil (Athletics) 2-3, RBI, R

Jean Segura (Angels) 4-5, R, SB (21)

Carlos Ramirez (Angels) 2-4, R

Jose Jimenez  (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Jake Blackwood (Padres) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Carlos Sosa  (Padres) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Ali Solis (Padres) 3-4, 2 R

Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-5, R

Cesar Hernandez (Phillies) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R

Sebastian Valle (Phillies) 2-5, HR (5), 3 RBI, 2 R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Leandro Castro (Phillies) 2-4, RBI, R

Jeremy Barnes (Phillies) 2-3, R, BB

Troy Hanzawa (Phillies) 2-3, R

Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 2-4

Stephen King (Nationals) 2-3

David Buchanan (Phillies) Win (2-5), 9.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

David Adams (Yankees) 2-5, 2 RBI

Luke Murton (Yankees) 2-5, HR (5), RBI, R

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-2, 2 BB

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R

Michael O'Brien (Yankees) Win (2-1), 6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K

Jason Jaramillio (Brewers) 2-5, R

Kentrail Davis (Brewers) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Lee Haydel (Brewers) 4-5, RBI, R

Luis Flores (Cubs) 1-2, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Josh Stinson (Brewers) Win (6-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Jose Garcia (Cardinals) 2-4

Greg Garcia (Cardinals) 1-2, R, BB

Jermaine Curtis (Cardinals) 1-2, R, BB

Xavier Scruggs (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI

Jose Martinez (Astros) 2-4, R

Brandon Wikoff (Astros) 2-3, SB (1), BB

Richard Castillo (Cardinals) Win (2-0), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 2 K

Gorman Erickson (Dodgers) 2-3

Jose Martinez (White Sox) 2-3, BB

Simon Castro (White Sox) Win (4-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Ryan LaMarre (Reds) 2-4, BB

Didi Gregorius (Reds) 2-4, BB

Yordanys Perez (Reds) 2-4

Nick Franklin (Mariners) 2-3, R, SB (7), BB

Denny Almonte (Mariners) 2-4, HR (8), 3 RBI, 2 R

Jesus Sucre (Mariners) 2-4, RBI

Danny Hultzen (Mariners) Win (5-3), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Philip Gosselin (Braves) 2-4, RBI, SB (7)

Joe Leonard (Braves) 2-2, RBI, R, SB (5), 2 BB

Zeke Spruill (Braves) Win (5-4), 6.0 Ip, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Matt Kemp Rehab Game 052812

Matt Kemp played his second rehab game with the Dodgers Triple A team Albuquerque Isotopes on May 28. He went 3 for 4 with a home run, 2 RBI, and 2 runs. Albuquerque defeated the Oklahoma City RedHawks 11-9.

Eaton and Elmore both hitting .400

Adam Eaton and Jake Elmore have been giving the pitchers in the Pacific Coast League fits as a potent one-two punch at the top of the Reno Aces' order. After their May 27th game both players sit with their averages above the .400 plateau. Add in A J Pollock hitting .368 and the Aces have an impressive triple threat.


Eaton is an outfielder originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 19th round in 2010. He started the season at Double A Mobile where he hit .300/.451/.325 with 0 HR, 3 RBI, 11 R, 6 SB in 11 games. Since rising to Triple A he has hit .401/.471/.526 with 1 HR, 16 RBI, 47 R, 12 SB in 36 games. Eaton turned 23 on December 6.


Elmore is a super utility player who has played second, third, shortstop and outfield this season. He was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks in the 34th round in 2008. This season he has hit .400/.503/.520 with 1 HR, 29 RBI, 41 R, 15 SB in 42 games with Reno. Elmore will be 25 on June 15.


Pollock is an outfielder who was originally drafted by the Diamondbacks with the 17th pick of the first round in 2009. He has split the season between Triple A Reno and the Diamondbacks. He has hit .368/.415/.471 with 0 HR, 12 RBI, 12 R, 8 SB in 20 games at Triple A and hit .229/.278/.333 with 1 HR, 4 RBI, 5 R, 0 SB in 20 games with the Diamondbacks. Pollock turned 24 on December 5.

Matt Kemp Rehab game 052712

Matt Kemp had his first rehab game with the Dodgers Triple A team Albuquerque Isotopes on May 27. He went 2 for 3 with a home run, 3 RBI and 2 runs. Albuquerque beat the Oklahoma City RedHawks 11-9.

NL Top Performers 052712

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


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-4, 2 HR (10), 2 RBI, 2 R


Dexter Fowler (Rockies) 1-1, HR (6), RBI, R


Joey Votto (Reds) 2-4, HR (8), RBI, 2 R


Brandon Frazier (Reds) 2-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, R


Jay Bruce (Reds) 1-3, HR (11), RBI, R, BB


Todd Frazier (Reds) 1-3, HR (5), RBI, R


Justin Turner (Mets) 2-3


R A Dickey (Mets) Win (7-1), 7.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 K


Melky Cabrera (Giants) 4-4, HR (4), RBI, 3 R, 2 SB (9)


Buster Posey (Giants) 2-4, RBI


Angel Pagan (Giants) 1-2, RBI, BB


Matt Cain (Giants) Win (5-2), 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K


Chris Coghlan (Marlins) 2-4, RBI


Jose Tabata (Pirates) 2-3


Gorkys Hernandez (Pirates) 1-2, 2 RBI, R


Andrew McCutchen (Pirates) 2-4, HR (8), RBI, 2 R


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 1-3, HR (8), 4 RBI, R


Garrett Jones (Pirates) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, R


Erik Bedard (Pirates) Win (3-5), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 3 K


Juan Pierre (Phillies) 3-5, 2 RBI, R


Hunter Pence (Phillies) 2-5 


Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 2-4


Skip Schumaker (Cardinals) 2-4, 2 R


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 2-3, R


Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 2-2, HR (7), 4 RBI, R


Matt Adams (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R


Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) Win (4-5), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K


Tony Gwynn (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (4)


Jerry Hairston Jr (Dodgers) 5-5, RBI, R


Matt Treanor (Dodgers) 2-3, HR (2), RBI, 2 R, BB


Dee Gordon (Dodgers) 2-2, R, 2 SB (14), BB


Chris Capuano (Dodgers) Win (7-1), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 8 K


Norichika Aoki (Brewers) 2-4


Taylor Green (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, R


Cody Ransom (Brewers) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB


Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 3-4, R


Justin Kubel (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R


Ryan Roberts (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI


Bryce Harper (Nationals) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R, BB


Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-3, R, 2 BB


Jesus Flores (Nationals) 3-4, 2 RBI, R


Gio Gonzalez (Nationals) Win (7-1), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 10 K

Triple A Top Performers 052712

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

TRIPLE A

Fred Lewis (Mets) 2-4

Jordany Valdespin (Mets) 2-4

Michael Fisher (Mets) 2-3, SB (1)

Steve Pearce (Yankees) 2-3, HR (10), RBI, R, BB

Reid Brignac (Rays) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Jeff Salazar (Rays) 2-4, 2 RBI

Sean Burroughs (Twins) 2-3

Felix Pie (Braves) 2-4, SB (1)

Ernesto Mejia (Braves) 2-3, R, BB

Jair Jurrjens (Braves) Win (3-2), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Clint Robinson (Royals) 2-4

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Mike Cervenak (Marlins) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R, BB

Luke Montz (Marlins) 1-3, HR (10), 3 RBI, R, BB

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 2-3, 3 R, 2 SB (20), BB

Travis d'Arnaud (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (11), 4 RBI, 2 R

Drew Heid (Angels) 2-4, SB (4), BB

Matt Long (Angels) 2-5, R, SB (4)

Robinzon Diaz (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI

Julio Borbon (Rangers) 1-2

Tommy Mendonca (Rangers) 2-5, 2 R

Ryan Spilborghs (Rangers) 4-5, RBI, 3 R, BB

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 3-6, HR (5), 6 RBI, 3 R

Joey Butler (Rangers) 3-5, HR (9), 3 RBI, 3 R, BB

Matt Kata (Rangers) 4-6, RBI, R

Michael Bianucci (Rangers) 3-5, HR (10), 5 RBI, R, BB

Jeff Bianchi (Brewers) 2-5

Corey Patterson (Brewers) 2-5, 2 RBI

Jordan Brown (Brewers) 2-5

Eric Farris (Brewers) 2-3, R, BB

Michael Kirkman (Rangers) Win (4-1), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K

Tommy Field (Rockies) 2-5, RBI

Justin Christian (Giants) 2-3, HR (6), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Jason Stevenson (Giants) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 2 K

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 3-4, 2 RBI

Jedd Gyorko (Padres) 4-6, HR (3), RBI, 2 R

Matt Clark (Padres) 2-4, R, BB

Yasmani Grandal (Padres) 2-5, RBI, R, BB

Brad Davis (Padres) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, SB (2), BB

Luis Antonio Jimenez (Mariners) 2-2, RBI, 2 R, 3 BB

Carlos Triunfel (Mariners) 2-5, R

Starling Marte (Pirates) 2-5, HR (3), 4 RBI, R

Jeff Larish (Pirates) 2-4, R, BB

Jeff Clement (Pirates) 2-4, R, BB

Jordy Mercer (Pirates) 2-5, HR (3), 2 RBI, R

Anderson Hernandez (Pirates) 2-4, R

Alex Presley (Pirates) 1-2, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Neftali Soto (Reds)2-3, HR (6), RBI, 2 R, BB

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Ben Guez (Tigers) 2-4

Brad Eldred (Tigers) 1-2, RBI, R, SB (4), BB

Bryan Holaday (Tigers) 2-4, R

Jeff Frazier (Tigers) 4-4, RBI, R

Nate Spears (Red Sox) 1-2, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Lars Anderson (Red Sox) 3-3, 2 HR (5), 3 RBI, 3 R, BB

Alex Hassan (Red Sox) 2-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

Ezequiel Carrera (Indians) 3-4, R

Lonnie Chisenhall (Indians) 1-2, R

Chad Huffman (Indians) 2-3, 4 RBI, BB

Mark Teahen (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Chris Seddon (Indians) Win (5-3), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Alfredo Amezaga (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Dave Sappelt (Cubs) 2-4, BB

Luis Valbuena (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Josh Vitters(Cubs) 2-5

Lou Montanez (Cardinals) 2-3 , BB

Mark Hamilton (Cardinals) 2-4

Ryan Jackson (Cardinals) 2-4

Domonic Brown (Phillies) 2-4, R

Michael Spidale (Phillies) 2-4

Ray Olmedo (White Sox) 3-4, R, SB (6), BB

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 2-4, RBI, BB

Hector Gimenez (White Sox) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Justin Greene (White Sox) 2-5, 3 RBI, R

Charles Leesman (White Sox) Win (4-4), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Brian Bixler (Astros) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 2-2, RBI, 2 R

Trent Oeltjen (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 R

Alex Castellanos (Dodgers) 2-4, R, BB

Matt Kemp (Dodgers) 2-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R

Juan Rivera (Dodgers) 1-2, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Jeff Baisley (Dodgers) 2-5, HR (8), 3 RBI, 2 R

Josh Fields (Dodgers) 2-4, BB

Aaron Miles (Dodgers) 3-5, RBI

Josh Bard (Dodgers) 3-5, HR (2), RBI, R

Fernando Nieve (Dodgers) Win (2-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Adam Eaton (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, R

Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 2-5, 2 R

Mike Jacobs (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R

Chris Carter (Athletics) 1-3, HR (10), 4 RBI, R, BB

Double A Top Performers 052712

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

DOUBLE A

Deibinson Romero (Twins) 1-3, HR (5)RBI, 2 R, BB

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Red Sox) 2-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, BB

Juan Carlos Linares (Red Sox) 3-5, 2 R

Reynaldo Rodriguez (Red Sox) 3-5, HR (11), 3 RBI, 2 R

Derrik Gibson (Red Sox) 2-3, RBI

Brandon Tripp (Phillies) 2-5, R

Leandro Castro (Phillies) 3-4, R

Troy Hanzawa (Phillies) 2-4, R

Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 3-4, 2 HR, (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Manny Mayorson (Nationals) 2-4, R

Stephen King (Nationals) 1-2, R

Beau Seabury  (Nationals) 1-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R

Tony Sanchez (Pirates) 2-3, RBI, R

Buck Britton (Orioles) 2-3, R, BB

Allan de San Miguel (Orioles) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Jermaine Curtis (Cardinals) 4-4, RBI, 3 R, SB (2), BB

Kyle Conley (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (6), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Xavier Scruggs (Cardinals) 1-2, HR (6), 2 RBI, R, BB

Trevor Rosenthal (Cardinals) Win (4-4), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Corban Joseph (Yankees) 2-3, 2 BB

Zoilo Almonte (Yankees) 3-5, 2 R

Gary Brown (Giants) 2-4, R

Ehire Adrianza (Giants) 2-4, 2 R

Daniel Mayora (Giants) 2-4

Tommy Joseph (Giants) 2-3, 2 RBI, R

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4, RBI

Chris Heston (Giants) Win (5-2), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 11 K

Andrelton Simmons (Braves) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Joe Leonard (Braves) 2-3, 2 R, SB (4), 2 BB

Alden Carrithers (Braves) 1-2, R, SB (2), 3 BB

Andrew Means (Reds) 3-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Denny Almonte (Mariners) 2-3, RBI, SB (10), 2 BB

Jesus Sucre (Mariners) 2-4

Chris Pettit (Mariners) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Omar Luna (Rays) 4-4, 2 RBI

Taijuan Walker (Mariners) Win (4-1), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Renny Osuna (Angels) 2-5, 3 RBI, R

Ryan Mount (Angels) 2-4, R, SB (2)

Jaff Decker (Padres) 1-2, RBI, R, 3 BB

Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-5, RBI

Jeudy Valdez (Padres) 2-4, SB (5)

Jeff Dominguez (Marlins) 2-3, RBI, R, SB (3), BB

Donnie Webb (Marlins) 1-2, 2 RBI, R

Nick Buss (Dodgers) 2-5, R

Blake Smith (Dodgers) 2-4, R, SB (3)

Omar Poveda (Marlins) Win (4-2), 5.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

Brad Glenn (Blue Jays) 2-4

Sean Kazmar (Mets) 2-4

Juan Lagares (Mets) 3-4, 2 RBI, R

Mark Cohoon (Mets) Win (3-5), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Engel Beltre (Rangers) 2-5, R

Mike Olt (Rangers) 3-4, HR (11), 3 RBI, R

Carlo Testa (Royals) 3-5, HR (7), 5 RBI, 2 R

Yuniesky Betancourt (Royals) 2-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

John Whittleman (Royals) 2-4, R

Angelys Nina (Rockies) 3-5, 2 R, SB (1)

Nolan Arenado (Rockies) 2-4, 2 R

Ben Paulsen (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Kile Roling (Rockies) 2-4, 3 RBI

Edwar Cabrera (Rockies) Win (5-4), 6.2 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K