Double A Top Performers 083012

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

DOUBLE A

George Springer (Astros) 3-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, SB (4)

Jake Goebbert (Astros) 2-4, HR (9), 2 RBI, R, SB (5)

Enrique Hernandez (Astros) 3-5, RBI

Ben Orloff (Astros) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Leury Garcia (Rangers) 2-4, RBI

Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 2-3

Matthew Heidenreich (Astros) win (3-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Xander Bogaerts (Red Sox) 3-4, RBI

Jake Marisnick (Blue Jays) 2-4, RBI

Brad Glenn (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 RBI

Gabe Jacobo (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (2), 3 RBI, R

Sean Nolin (Blue Jays) win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Tyler Holt (Indians) 3-4, BB

Chun-Hsiu Chen (Indians) 2-5, R

Ryan Rohlinger (Indians) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R, BB

Matt Curry (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, R

Charles Cutler (Pirates) 2-4, R

Eric Campbell (Mets) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, R

Wilfredo Tovar (Mets) 2-4

Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 2-2, RBI, R, BB

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-4, HR (38), 4 RBI, R

Leandro Castro (Phillies) 3-4, R

Austin Hyatt (Phillies) win (8-5), 6.2 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K \ 1-2, 2 RBI, R

Jamie Johnson (Tigers) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

James McCann (Tigers) 2-4, 2 R

Ty Kelly (Orioles) 1-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Wilson Betemit (Orioles) 2-4, HR (1), 4 RBI, R

Buck Britton (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, R

Jonathan Schoop (Orioles) 2-3, RBI, R

Jhonatan Solano (Nationals) 2-4, R

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-5, RBI

Johnny Monell (Giants) 2-4, 2 HR (11), 2 RBI, 2 R

Oswaldo Arcia (Twins) 2-4, 2 R, BB

Zoilo Almonte (Yankees) 2-4, R

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-4

B J Hermsen (Twins) win (11-6), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Nathan Freiman (Padres) 2-4, R

Cody Decker (Padres) 2-4, R

Jason Hagerty (Padres) 3-4, 2 RBI

Adys Portillo (Padres) win (2-5), 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 8 K

Logan Watkins (Cubs) 1-3, HR (8), RBI, R, BB

Justin Bour (Cubs) 1-3, HR (17), RBI, R, BB

Matt Cerda (Cubs) 1-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, BB

Donald Lutz (Reds) 2-4

Brodie Greene (Reds) 2-4

Dallas Beeler (Cubs) win (6-7), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Erik Morrison (White Sox) 1-3, HR (6), 2 RBI, R

Matt Magill (Dodgers) win (11-8), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

Lee Haydel (Brewers) 2-5

Hainley Statia (Brewers) 2-5, R

Hunter Morris (Brewers) 2-3, HR (26), 3 RBI, R, 2 BB

Derek Dietrich (Rays) 2-5

Mikie Mahtook (Rays) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (4), BB

Omar Luna (Rays) 2-5, RBI, R

Kyeong Kang (Rays) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 2-3, 2 RBI, R

Brad Miller (Mariners) 3-4, 3 R, BB

Stefen Romero (Mariners) 2-4, 2 RBI

James Paxton (Mariners) win (9-4), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Michael Mitchell (Rockies) 2-5, 2 R

Angelys Nina (Rockies) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Nolan Arenado (Rockies) 2-3, 2 RBI, R, BB

Chris Pettit (Rockies) 3-4, 2 HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Josh Outman (Rockies) win (2-5), 8.2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 5 BB, 9 K

NL Top Performers 083012

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

David Wright (Mets) 2-4

Scott Hairston (Mets) 2-4, HR (15), RBI, R

Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 4-5, RBI, R

John Mayberry Jr (Phillies) 3-4, R

Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 2-3, RBI, BB

Kyle Kendrick (Phillies) win (8-9), 7.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Rickie Weeks (Brewers) 5-5, 4 R

Ryan Braun (Brewers) 3-4, HR (36), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 3-5, HR (9), 7 RBI, R

Cody Ransom (Brewers) 3-4, HR (10), 2 RBI, R, BB

David DeJesus (Cubs) 3-4, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB

Luis Valbuena (Cubs) 3-5, RBI, 3 R, BB

Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-5, 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

Anthony Rizzo (Cubs) 2-6, 2 RBI

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Jayson Werth (Nationals) 2-4, SB (4), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

Bryce Harper (Nationals) 2-5, HR (15), 3 RBI, R

Michael Morse (Nationals) 3-4, R

Ian Desmond (Nationals) 2-4

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

Edwin Jackson (Nationals) win (8-9), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

Marco Scutaro (Giants) 2-5, RBI, R

Hunter Pence (Giants) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Brandon Belt (Giants) 4-5, RBI

Gregor Blanco (Giants) 2-5, R

Joaquin Arias (Giants) 1-2, HR (4), RBI, R

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-4, RBI

Matt Dominguez (Astros) 3-4, R

Brian Bogusevic (Astros) 1-2, RBI, SB (13), BB

Aaron Hill (Diamondbacks) 2-4, BB

Chris Young (Diamondbacks) 2-4, HR (14), 2 RBI, R

Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Ian Kennedy (Diamondbacks) win (12-11), 6.1 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

AL Top Performers 083012

Here are the top American League performers for August 30, 2012

Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-5, HR (9), RBI, 2 R, BB

Josh Reddick (Athletics) 3-5, HR (27), 3 RBI, R

Josh Donaldson (Athletics) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Cliff Pennington (Athletics) 2-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jason Kipnis (Indians) 2-4, HR (13), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Ezequiel Carrera (Indians) 2-4, 2 R, SB (4)

Jack Hannahan (Indians) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Jose Lopez (White Sox) 2-4

Alex Rios (White Sox) 2-4, R

Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) 3-4, 2 RBI

Taylor Teagarden (Orioles) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Zack Britton (Orioles) win (4-1), 8.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K

Franklin Gutierrez (Mariners) 2-4, 2 R, SB (3)

Blake Beavan (Mariners) win (9-8), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, K

Alexi Casilla (Twins) 2-3, RBI, 2 R, SB (16)

Yunel Escobar (Blue Jays) 2-3, BB

Kelly Johnson (Blue Jays) 3-4, 2 RBI

Carlos Villanueva (Blue Jays) win (7-4), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Andy Dirks (Tigers) 2-5

Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 2-5

Prince Fielder (Tigers) 3-4, R

Jhonny Peralta (Tigers) 2-4, RBI

Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-4, HR (10), RBI, R

Billy Butler (Royals) 2-4

James Loney (Red Sox) 3-4, HR (1), RBI, 2 R

Mike Aviles (Red Sox) 2-3, RBI

Torii Hunter (Angels) 3-4, 2 R

Albert Pujols (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Mark Trumbo (Angels) 2-4, RBI

Zack Greinke (Angels) win (3-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Baseball Tidbits 083012

On the day Bryce Harper had his first multi homer game he was also ejected from the first game of his career.

Rogers Clemens plans to pitch a second game with the Sugar Land Skeeters.

The rosters for each of the teams in the Arizona Fall League have been announced. Note: I will be doing an update on the standings and top players for each team at the end of each week.

Triple A Top Performers 082912

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

TRIPLE A

Ivan De Jesus (Red Sox) 4-6, 3 R

Tony Thomas (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (10), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Danny Valencia (Red Sox) 2-5, RBI, R

Jason Repko (Red Sox) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (2), BB

Jonathan Hee (Red Sox) 2-5, RBI

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

Jack Wilson (Braves) 2-4, RBI, R

Lyle Overbay (Braves) 3-5, RBI

Luis Durango (Braves) 2-4, 2 R, 2 SB (45)

Steve Tolleson (Orioles) 2-2, R

Blake Davis (Orioles) 1-2, RBI

Jake Arrieta (Orioles) win (4-4), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Rich Thompson (Rays) 2-2, SB (29), BB

Xavier Avery (Orioles) 1-2, R, BB

Brandon Waring (Orioles) 1-2, HR (12), RBI, R

Mark Teahen (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R

Zach Walters (Nationals) 2-2

Greg Golson (White Sox) 2-3, R, SB (20)

Carlos Sanchez (White Sox) 2-3

Zach Duke (Nationals) win (15-5), 5.2 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Eury Perez (Nationals) 2-5, RBI, R

Corey Brown (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 2-4, HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 2-3, 2 R, BB

Alejandro De Aza (White Sox) 2-3, RBI, R

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 3-4, HR (28), RBI, R

Brock Holt (Pirates) 3-5, SB (4)

Anderson Hernandez (Pirates) 2-4

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-2

Bryan Holaday (Tigers) 2-4, R

Tim Fedroff (Indians) 2-5, RBI

Matt Pagnozzi (Indians) 3-4, 2 R

Aaron Cunningham (Indians) 3-3, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Denis Phipps (Reds) 2-4, 2 R, SB (4), BB

Didi Gregorius (Reds) 2-5, 2 RBI

Cesar Hernandez (Phillies) 2-5, SB (5)

Michael Spidale (Phillies) 2-4, R, SB (7)

Sebastian Valle (Phillies) 2-4

Cole Garner (Yankees) 3-4, RBI, R

Scott Elarton (Phillies) win (6-11), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-3

Jordan Schafer (Astros) 2-4, SB (1)

Mike Hessman (Astros) 2-4, HR (33), RBI, 2 R, BB

J D Martinez (Astros) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Matt Dominguez (Astros) 3-5, 2 R

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 3-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, 2 R

Edgar Gonzalez (Astros) win (4-3), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Diory Hernandez (Cubs) 2-4

Eric Farris (Brewers) 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R, SB (33)

Logan Schafer (Brewers) 1-3, HR (10), RBI, R, BB

Hiram Burgos (Brewers) win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Mitch Maier (Royals) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-5, RBI

David Lough (Royals) 2-5, RBI

Jason Bourgeois (Royals) 2-4, 2 R

Adam Moore (Royals) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, 2 SB (2)

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-4

Vance Albitz (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Brock Peterson (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Jake Odorizzi (Royals) win (11-3), 5.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 5 BB, 6 K

Julio Borbon (Rangers) 2-5, RBI, R, BB

Yangervis Solarte (Rangers) 2-5, R, BB

Matt Kata (Rangers) 2-5, RBI, R,  BB

Alberto Gonzalez (Rangers) 3-5, HR (2), 3 RBI, 2 R

Chris Coghlan (Marlins) 2-4, R, BB

Scott Cousins (Marlins) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Shawn Bowman (Marlins) 2-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R

Kevin Mattison (Marlins) 2-2, 2 BB

Jemile Weeks (Athletics) 2-5, 2 RBI

Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 2-4, RBI, SB (8), BB

Blake Lalli (Athletics) 3-4, HR (8), RBI, R

Charlie Culberson (Rockies) 2-5, SB (14)

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

Hernan Iribarren (Rockies) 2-4, RBI

Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-4, R, BB

Vince Belnome (Padres) 3-4, R

Sawyer Carroll (Padres) 3-3, 2 RBI

Trevor Crowe (Angels) 2-4, R

Matt Long (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Tyler Bortnick (Diamondbacks) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R, BB

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

Nick Noonan (Giants) 2-5, R

Brett Pill (Giants) 2-3

Juan Ciriaco (Giants) 2-5, RBI, R

Ryan Lollis (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R

Carlos Triunfel (Mariners) 2-4

Mike McDade (Blue Jays) 2-3, 2 RBI, R, BB

Kevin Howard (Blue Jays) 2-3, BB

Bill Murphy (Blue Jays) win (7-5), 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

Double A Top Performers 082912

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

DOUBLE A

John Tolisano (Blue Jays) 4-4, R

Ryan Schimpf (Blue Jays) 2-3, HR (7), 2 RBI, R, BB

Yohan Pino (Blue Jays) win (10-7), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

Jordan Henry (Indians) 3-4

Jesus Aguilar (Indians) 2-4

Matt Lawson (Indians) 3-4, SB (7)

Michel Hernandez (Indians) 3-4, R

Gustavo Nunez (Pirates) 2-4

Adalberto Santos (Pirates) 2-4, R

Stefan Welch (Pirates) 2-3, 2 RBI, BB

Sean Kazmar (Mets) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Juan Lagares (Mets) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Pedro Zapata (Mets) 2-4, RBI, R

Cody Asche (Phillies) 2-4, R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-2, 2 BB

Tug Hulett (Phillies) 2-4, RBI

Miguel Abreu (Phillies) 2-4, R

Gonzalez Germen (Mets) win (8-11), 7.2 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Jamie Johnson (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, BB

Avisail Garcia (Tigers) 2-5, HR (6), 3 RBI, R

Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

James McCann (Tigers) 3-4, RBI

Caleb Joseph (Orioles) 1-3, HR (12), RBI, 2 R, BB

Jonny Tucker (Nationals) 2-3, R, SB (2), BB

Wendell Fairley (Giants) 2-4

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4, RBI

Joel Weeks (Giants) 2-3, R

Nathan Hanson (Twins) 2-4

Deibinson Romero (Twins) 3-4, RBI

Zoilo Almonte (Yankees) 2-4

Logan Darnell (Twins) win (10-12), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Matt Rizzotti (Athletics) 2-4, HR (5), 3 RBI, R

Josh Horton (Athletics) 2-4, RBI, R

Sonny Gray (Athletics) win (6-9), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Robbie Grossman (Pirates) 2-4

Ryan Strausborger (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Cody Buckel (Rangers) win (5-5), 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Angelys Nina (Rockies) 4-4, 2 R, BB

Nolan Arenado (Rockies) 2-5, RBI

Ben Paulsen (Rockies) 2-3, 2 RBI

Kiel Roling (Rockies) 1-1, HR (10), 3 RBI, R

Adam Melker (Cardinals) 2-3, HR (10), RBI, R, BB

Yem Prades (Royals) 2-5, 2 RBI

Paulo Orlando (Royals) 2-4, SB (20)

Casey Haerther (Angels) 3-4, HR (9), 2 RBI, R

Rickie Weeks 5 for 5 083012

Rickie Weeks of the Milwaukee Brewers was 5 for 5 in a 12-11 loss to the Chicago Cubs on August 30. He was 5 for 5 with 4 runs scored while playing second base. In 2012 he is hitting .222/.330/.376 with 13 HR, 45 RBI, 63 R, 8 SB in 126 games with Milwaukee. For his MLB career he has hit .250/.350/.425 with 122 HR, 359 RBI, 582 R, 108 SB in 885 games. He was originally drafted by the Brewers with the second pick of the first round in 2003. Weeks will be 30 on September 13.

Felix Hernandez Dominating

Felix Hernandez of the Seattle Mariners has been the most dominating pitcher since the All Star break. In that span he is a perfect 7-0 with a 1.23 ERA, 56 K, 0.68 WHIP in 73.0 IP over 9 games. Four of those victories where complete game shut outs giving him five on the season. Three of those games were 1-0 pitching duels where he took it to another level including the perfect game against the Rays on August 15. 

The opposing pitchers in those 1-0 games brought their A games only to fall short against King Felix. On August 4th Hiroki Kuroda of the Yankees had a strong line 6.1 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K only to be outdone by Hernandez who had 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K. In the perfect game on August 15 Jeremy Hellickson had a line of 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K while Hernandez set the platinum standard with 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 12 K. On August 27 Liam Hendriks of the Twins easily had his best effort of the year going 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K but Hernandez won the duel with 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K. 

Hernandez has proven that he doesn't need much run support to get the victory. The Mariners as a team are the fourth winningest since the All Star break. If they are able to stay hot that should help Hernandez  get a few extra wins too. Another Cy Young should be waiting for him after the season.

Bryce Harper first multi home run game

Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals had the first multi home run game of his career on August 29 against the Miami Marlins. In the game he was 2 for 5 with 3 RBI and 2 runs while playing center field. The Nationals won 8-4. For the season he is hitting .250/.320/.425 with 14 HR, 40 RBI, 69 R, 13 SB in 107 games. HE was drafted first overall by the Nationals in 2010. Harper will turn 20 on October 16.

NL Top Performers 082912

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

Shane Victorino (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI, R

Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-4, R, BB

Juan Rivera (Dodgers) 2-4, 2 R, BB

A J Ellis (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (11), 4 RBI, 2 R

Tyler Colvin (Rockies) 2-4, 2 RBI

Josh Rutledge (Rockies) 2-5, RBI, R

Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-5, RBI

Chris Nelson (Rockies) 3-5, RBI, R

D J LeMahieu (Rockies) 2-5, RBI, R

Chris Heisey (Reds) 2-4, 2 HR (6), 3 RBI, 2 R

Dioner Navarro (Reds) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R

Mat Latos (Reds) win (11-4), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

Jake Elmore (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI

Chipper Jones (Braves) 2-4

David Ross (Braves) 2-3, HR (7), RBI, R, BB

Will Venable (Padres) 2-4, R, SB (19)

Chase Headley (Padres) 2-5, 2 RBI

Yonder Alonso (Padres) 2-4, RBI, BB

Logan Forsythe (Padres) 2-4, RBI, R

Eric Stults (Padres) win (5-2), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

David Freese (Cardinals) 2-4

Tony Cruz (Cardinals) 2-4

Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, HR (26), 3 RBI, 2 R

Josh Harrison (Pirates) 2-4, RBI

Wandy Rodriguez (Pirates) win (9-13), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Ike Davis (Mets) 2-4, R

Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-4, HR (13), 2 RBI, R, SB (1)

Matt Harvey (Mets) win (3-3), 6.1 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Juan Pierre (Phillies) 2-4, R

Jayson Werth (Nationals) 2-5, RBI, R

Bryce Harper (Nationals) 2-5, 2 HR (14), 3 RBI, 2 R

Ryan Zimmerman (Nationals) 2-5, R

Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-4, R

Michael Morse (Nationals) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Ian Desmond (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, BB

Ross Detwiler (Nationals) win (8-6), 5.2 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Donovan Solano (Marlins) 3-4, R

Jose Reyes (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Norichika Aoki (Brewers) 2-4, R

Ryan Braun (Brewers) 2-4

Mike Fiers (Brewers) win (8-6), 7.1 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Hunter Pence (Giants) 1-3, HR (19), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Brett Wallace (Astros) 2-4, RBI

Scott Moore (Astros) 2-2, RBI

AL Top Performers 082912

Here are the top American League performers for August 29, 2012

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

Yunel Escobar (Blue Jays) 4-5, HR (8), 5 RBI, 2 R

Kelly Johnson (Blue Jays) 2-4 

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

Alexei Ramirez (White Sox) 3-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Dylan Axelrod (White Sox) win (2-2), 7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

Coco Crisp (Athletics) 2-5, R, SB (29)

Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Chris Carter (Athletics) 2-5, RBI, R

Josh Donaldson (Athletics) 2-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Josh Reddick (Athletics) 3-5, RBI, R

Travis Blackley (Athletics) win (5-3), 5.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Jason Donald (Indians) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, R

Ezequiel Carrera (Indians) 2-4, R

Desmond Jennings (Rays) 2-4, 2 R, BB

B J Upton (Rays) 2-5, HR (16), 3 RBI, R, SB (25)

Evan Longoria (Rays) 2-5, 2 HR (9), 3 RBI, 2 R

Jeff Keppinger (Rays) 4-5

Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 2-4, R

Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-3, HR (36), RBI, R, BB

David Murphy (Rangers) 2-4, R

Austin Jackson (Tigers) 2-4

Alcides Escobar (Royals) 2-4, SB (27)

Lorenzo Cain (Royals) 2-3

Bruce Chen (Royals) win (10-10), 8.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Jamey Carroll (Twins) 2-5, 2 R

Joe Mauer (Twins) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Josh Willingham (Twins) 2-3, HR (32), 2 RBI, R

Justin Morneau (Twins) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Ryan Doumit (Twins) 2-5

Trevor Plouffe (Twins) 2-4, HR (20), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

Pedro Florimon (Twins) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Samuel Deduno (Twins) win (5-2), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Mauro Gomez (Red Sox) 3-4, R

Scott Podsednik (Red Sox) 2-3, RBI, R

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

Kendrys Morales (Angels) 2-4, HR (17), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Howard Kendrick (Angels) 2-4

Erick Aybar (Angels) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Chris Iannetta (Angels) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R

Triple A Top Performers 082812

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

TRIPLE A

Wilkin Ramirez (Twins) 2-5, 2 R

Clete Thomas (Twins) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Tsuyoshi Nishioka (Twins) 3-4, 3 RBI, R

Rene Rivera (Twins) 2-3, HR (9), 3 RBI, R, 2 BB

Fred Lewis (Mets) 2-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, R

Josh Satin (Mets) 2-4, R

Matt Tuiasosopo (Mets) 2-4, HR (12), 2 RBI, R

Brock Holt (Pirates) 3-4, 2 R, BB

Anderson Hernandez (Pirates) 2-4, R, BB

Alex Presley (Pirates) 3-5, RBI, R

Matt Hague (Pirates) 2-5, 2 RBI

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-4

Phil Irwin (Pirates) win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Leonys Martin (Rangers) 2-4, HR (12), RBI, 2 R

Joey Butler (Rangers) 1-3, HR (19), RBI, R, BB

Brandon Snyder (Rangers) 2-4

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

Chase Lambin (Marlins) 1-3, HR (8), 3 RBI, R

Yangervis Solarte (Rangers) 2-3, HR (10), 2 RBI, R

Ryan Spilborghs (Rangers) 2-3

Vinny Rottino (Indians) 3-4, R

Juan Diaz (Indians) 2-4

Jared Goedert (Indians) 1-3, HR (14), 2 RBI, R, BB

Elian Herrera (Dodgers) 3-5, 2 RBI

Josh Fields (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI

Josh Bard (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Matt Downs (Astros) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Tony Campana (Cubs) 2-4, SB (17)

Alfredo Amezaga (Cubs) 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R

Matt Tolbert (Cubs) 2-4, R

Logan Schafer (Brewers) 2-3, 2 R, SB (16)

Khris Davis (Brewers) 3-3, RBI, 2 R, SB (1), BB

Sean Halton (Brewers) 2-3, HR (16), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Taylor Green (Brewers) 2-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, R

Brock Peterson (Cardinals) 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB

Pete Kozma (Cardinals) 2-3, 3 RBI, R

Scott Gorgen (Cardinals) win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Brandon Inge (Athletics) 2-5, R

Michael Taylor (Athletics) 2-4, R, BB

Grant Green (Athletics) 2-5, RBI

Tim Wheeler (Rockies) 4-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Matt McBride (Rockies) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Brendan Harris (Rockies) 2-4, 2 R, BB

Hernan Iribarren (Rockies) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Tommy Field (Rockies) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Wilkin Castillo (Rockies) 3-5, 4 RBI, 3 R

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-5, RBI, R

Jesus Merchan (Padres) 2-4, R

Vince Belnome (Padres) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Eddy Rodriguez (Padres) 2-4, R

Sawyer Carroll (Padres) 1-3, HR ( 6), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Peter Bourjos (Angels) 3-5, R

Andrew Romine (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI

Hank Conger (Angels) 3-4, 2 R

Cory Aldridge (Angels) 1-3, HR (19), 3 RBI, R, BB

Trevor Crowe (Angels) 2-4, R

A J Pollock (Diamondbacks) 3-5, RBI, R, SB (20)

Josh Bell (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI, R

Brett Pill (Giants) 3-6, 2 HR (11), 3 RBI, 2 R

Xavier Nady (Giants) 2-4

Darren Ford (Mariners) 2-4, R, BB

Nick Franklin (Mariners) 2-5, R

Luis Antonio Jimenez (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Alex Liddi (Mariners) 3-5, 2 RBI

Quiermo Quiroz (Mariners) 2-5, HR (15), RBI, R

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 3-5, 3 R, SB (30)

Jonathan Diaz (Blue Jays) 2-2, RBI, R, BB

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-4, 3 RBI

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 2-4, R

Double A Top Performers 082812

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

DOUBLE A

Johermyn Chavez (Mariners) 1-3, HR (8), RBI, R

Luis Nunez (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (11), RBI, 2 R, SB (21)

C J Retherford (Dodgers) 1-2, 3 RBI

Andres Santiago (Dodgers) win (1-1), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 ER, 7 K

Travis Shaw (Red Sox) 3-5, HR (3), 3 RBI, R, BB

Christian Vazquez (Red Sox) 2-5, 2 R, BB

Shannon Wilkerson (Red Sox) 2-6,

Derrik Gibson (Red Sox) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (14)

Jake Marisnick (Blue Jays) 2-6, RBI, R, SB (14)

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI, R, SB (13), BB

Ryan Schimpf (Blue Jays) 2-5, RBI

Jordan Henry (Indians) 2-5, 2 RBI

Jesus Aguilar (Indians) 2-3, R, BB

Adam Abraham (Indians) 2-3, RBI, BB

Brett Brach (Indians) win (4-7), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Juan Lagares (Mets) 2-5, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

Wilmer Flores (Mets) 3-5, 2 R

Raul Reyes (Mets) 2-3, RBI, 2 R

Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 3-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Cody Asche (Phillies) 3-5, 3 R

Jake Fox (Phillies) 2-5,HR (3), 2 RBI, R

Tommy Jospeh (Phillies) 3-5, HR (10), 3 RBI, 2 R

Niuman Romero (Tigers) 2-4, R

Avisail Garcia (Tigers) 2-4

Buck Britton (Orioles) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (5)

Ronnie Welty (Orioles) 2-3, R, BB

Dylan Bundy (Orioles) win (2-0), 5.1 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 6 K

Justin Bloxom (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Daniel Mayora (Giants) 2-4, R

Mark Minicozzi (Giants) 2-4, RBI

Josmil Pinto (Twins) 3-4, RBI, R

Nathan Hanson (Twins) 2-4

Adonis Garcia (Yankees) 2-5, 2 HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

David Adams (Yankees) 2-3, HR (8), RBI, R, 2 BB

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-4, R

Jose Gil (Yankees) 2-4

Addison Maruszak (Yankees) 1-2, HR (15), RBI, R

Vidal Nuno (Yankees) win (9-5), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Evan Frey (Diamondbacks) 2-5, R, SB (29)

Jonathan Griffin (Diamondbacks) 3-5, HR (1), RBI, R

Logan Watkins (Cubs) 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R

Matt Cerda (Cubs) 2-4, RBI, R

Michael Brenly (Cubs) 3-4, HR (6), RBI, 2 R

Reymond Fuentes (Padres) 2-5, R

Dean Anna (Padres) 2-4, HR (10), 2 RBI, R

Ali Solis (Padres) 3-5, R

Jeudy Valdez (Padres) 2-5

Conner Crumbliss (Athletics) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, R, BB

Miles Head (Athletics) 4-5, R

Jeremy Barfield (Athletics) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Leonardo Gil (Athletics) 2-5, RBI

Hunter Morris (Brewers) 1-3, HR (25), RBI, R

Kentrail Davis (Brewers) 2-4, 3 RBI

Jimmy Nelson (Brewers) win (2-4), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Jared Prince (Rangers) 3-4, R

Nicholas Tepesch (Rangers) ND, 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Chris Gutierrez (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 2-3, R, BB

Shawn O'Malley (Rays) 2-4, 2 R, SB (7)

Omar Luna (Rays) 3-5, 2 R, SB (19)

Derek Dietrich (Rays) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Mark Thomas (Rays) 2-3, 2 RBI

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

Nolan Arenado (Rockies) 3-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R

Ben Paulsen (Rockies) 2-5, HR (13), 2 RBI, R

Angelys Nina (Rockies) 2-5

Tim Torres (Rockies) 2-5, R

Michael Mitchell (Rockies) 2-5, R, 2 SB (22)

Adam Melker (Cardinals) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Mike O'Neill (Cardinals) 3-4

Neil Pritchard (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (1), 3 RBI, R

Julio Rodriguez (Royals) 2-3, R

Paul McAnulty (Angels) 3-5, HR (10), 4 RBI, 4 R

Roberto Lopez (Angels) 3-5, HR (16), 2 RBI, R

Brian Hernandez (Angels) 3-4, BB

Angel Castillo (Angels) 2-5, R

Jarrett Grube (Angels) win (3-2), 8.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

NL Top Performers 082812

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

Ruben Tejada (Mets) 2-5, 2 R

Daniel Murphy (Mets) 3-5

David Wright (Mets) 2-3, 2 RBI, 2 R

Lucas Duda (Mets) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Kelly Shoppach (Mets) 3-5, 3 RBI, R

Chase Utley (Phillies) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Travis Snider (Pirates) 2-4, RBI, BB

Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 4-5, 2 HR (25), 4 RBI, 3 R

Michael McKenry (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, R

James McDonald (Pirates) win (12-6), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Kurt Suzuki (Nationals) 2-4

Justin Ruggiano (Marlins) 4-4, HR (13), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) 3-4, 3 RBI, R

Ricky Nolasco (Marlins) win (10-12), 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Norichika Aoki (Brewers) 2-4, R, SB (21)

Jeff Bianchi (Brewers) 1-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R

Yovani Gallardo (Brewers) win (14-8), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 9 K

Angel Pagan (Giants) 2-4, HR (8), RBI, R, BB

Marco Scutaro (Giants) 2-5

Brett Wallace (Astros) 3-4

Fernando Martinez (Astros) 1-3, HR (2), RBI, R

Hanley Ramirez (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (21), RBI, R

Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-4, R

Juan Rivera (Dodgers) 1-2, R

Josh Rutledge (Rockies) 2-4, 2 R

Jordan Pacheco (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Wilin Rosario (Rockies) 3-4, HR (22), 3 RBI, 2 R

Andrew Brown (Rockies) 3-4, RBI, R

Charlie Blackmon (Rockies) 2-4, R

Brandon Phillips (Reds) 2-4, R, SB (11)

Todd Frazier (Reds) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Chris Heisey (Reds) 2-4, R

Ryan Hanigan (Reds) 2-4, 2 RBI

Johnny Cueto (Reds) win (17-6), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Gerardo Parra (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R

Ryan Wheeler (Reds) 2-3

Martin Prado (Braves) 2-4, R, 2 SB (17)

Reed Johnson (Braves) 2-3

Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-4, SB (25)

Kris Medlen (Braves) win (6-1), 8.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

AL Top Performers 082812

Here are the top American League performers for August 28, 2012

Adam Jones (Orioles) 1-3, HR (25), RBI, R, BB

Nate McLouth (Orioles) 3-4, R, SB (6)

Robert Andino (Orioles) 2-3, R, BB

Chris Tillman (Orioles) win (7-2), 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 5 K

Seth Smith (Athletics) 2-5, 3 R

Chris Carter (Athletics) 3-5, HR (12), 2 RBI, 2 R

Brandon Moss (Athletics) 2-5, HR (14), 3 RBI, R

Carlos Santana (Indians) 2-4

Tommy Milone (Athletics) win (11-9), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Moises Sierra (Blue Jays) 2-3

Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R

Jayson Nix (Yankees) 2-3, R

Phil Hughes (Yankees) win (13-11), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Sam Fuld (Rays) 3-3, SB (6)

Yu Darvish (Rangers) win (13-9), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 10 K

Joe Nathan (Rangers) SV (27), 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Austin Jackson (Tigers) 3-3, 3 R, SB (11), 2 BB

Miguel Cabrera (Tigers) 2-5, RBI, R

Alcides Escobar (Royals) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Billy Butler (Royals) 3-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Salvador Perez (Royals) 2-5, RBI, R

Mike Moustakas (Royals) 3-5, 3 RBI

Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 2-4, R, SB (1)

Kyle Seager (Mariners) 2-4, 2 RBI

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-4, R

Brendan Ryan (Mariners) 3-4, 2 R

Hisashi Iwakuma (Mariners) win (5-3), 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 4 K

Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 R, SB (10)

Ryan Lavarnway (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Jarrod Saltalamacchia (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (22), 2 RBI, R

Mike Trout (Angels) 3-5, HR (25), 2 RBI, R

Albert Pujols (Angels) 2-4, RBI, R

Baseball Tidbits 082812

Jay Jaffe projects that Giancarlo Stanton is on an early pace with elite Hall of Fame power hitters.

Turns out I'm not the only one to call Darin Ruf elite.

Impressive show by Justin Toole playing all nine positions in a game.

Roger Clemens mulling over when to take mound again.

Jeff Passan expands his normal baseball list from 10 to 25.

Tom Verducci examines how the game has progressed by handling Stephen Strasburg better than Mark Prior.

Brad Snyder gives his take on the 50 game suspension of Bartolo Colon.

milb.com coverage of Billy Hamilton breaking the steals record.

The take by ESPN on Billy Hamilton getting the record.

Wright Thompson offers an extensive history of the tragic Greg Halman story.

Jay Jaffe examining whether Carl Crawford was a bust before the trade.

Michael Baumann shows how the Royals failed to be the Nationals of the American League.

Kevin Kaduk wrote this before Roger Clemens took the mound last Saturday.

Tim Brown gives his take on Melky Cabrera and wonders who might be next.

Tom Verducci surmises that the Melky Cabrera suspension could lead to changes in the drug program.

Todd Dybas looks at King Felix and his perfect game.

Shaq Green-Thompson may have had the worst minor league season ever!

Alex Gordon has taken the role of team leader.

A glimpse into international scouting at the Dominican showcase.

Triple A Top Performers 082712

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

TRIPLE A

Vinny Rottino (Indians) 2-3, R

Juan Diaz (Indians) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Luke Carlin (Indians) 2-4, RBI, R

Chase d'Arnaud (Pirates) 4-5, 3 R, 2 SB (33)

Brock Holt (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Dallas McPherson (Pirates) 2-3, HR (17), 3 RBI, R, 2 BB

Dan Butler (Red Sox) 1-2, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, BB

Nelson Figueroa (Red Sox) win (11-5), 7.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Matt Carson (Twins) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Wilkin Ramirez (Twins) 2-4, HR (13), 4 RBI, R

Zach Lutz (Mets) 3-4, R

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

Ronnier Mustelier (Yankees) 2-5, RBI, R, 2 BB

Austin Romine (Yankees) 3-7, HR (2), RBI, R

Cole Garner (Yankees) 2-6, RBI

Jason Pridie (Phillies) 2-6, 2 RBI, R

Pete Orr (Phillies) 2-5, RBI, R

Andres Blanco (Phillies) 2-5

Josh Johnson (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, BB

Jose Lopez (White Sox) 2-4

Hector Gimenez (White Sox) 2-4, 2 R

Brent Morel (White Sox) 2-4, RBI

Brad Snyder (Astros) 2-2, 3 RBI

Matt Downs (Astros) 2-4, RBI

J D Martinez (Astros) 2-5

Matt Dominguez (Astros) 2-4

Carlos Corporan (Astros) 2-3, 2 R, SB (2), BB

Greg Rohan (Cubs) 2-4, HR (4), RBi, 2 R

Jordan Brown (Brewers) 3-4, R

Taylor Green (Brewers) 2-4, RBI

Caleb Gindl (Brewers) 1-3, HR (12), RBI, R, BB

Brian Baker (Brewers) win (4-4), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Irving Falu (Royals) 4-4, 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB

Mitch Maier (Royals) 2-6, RBI, R

Max Ramirez (Royals) 3-5, HR (16), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

David Lough (Royals) 2-5

Rey Navarro (Royals) 2-5, RBI

Jason Bourgeois (Royals) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Adron Chambers (Cardinals) 3-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Cedric Hunter (Cardinals) 1-1, HR (5), 3 RBI, R

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Vance Albitz (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, R

Jemile Weeks (Athletics) 2-5, 2 RBI, BB

Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 2-4, RBI, BB

Kila Ka'aihue (Athletics) 1-2, R, 3 BB

Shane Peterson (Athletics) 2-5, 2 R

Jason Jaramillo (Athletics) 2-5, 3 RBI

A J Griffin (Athletics) win (4-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 4-5, RBI, 3 R, SB (17)

Andy Parrino (Padres) 3-5, 3 RBI, R, SB (6)

Rocky Gale (Padres) 3-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Luis Jimenez (Angels) 3-5, HR (16), 2 RBI, R

Josh Spence (Padres) win (4-2), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

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

Ryan Lollis (Giants) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Darren Ford (Mariners) 3-5, 3 R, SB (25)

Luis Rodriguez (Mariners) 4-5, 2 RBI, R

Alex Liddi (Mariners) 2-4, HR (9), 4 RBI, R

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 1-3, HR (12), 3 RBI, R, BB

Double A Top Performers 082712

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

DOUBLE A

Jordan Henry (Indians) 2-3, 2 R, SB (8), BB

Jarek Cunningham (Pirates) 1-2, R

Quincy Latimore (Pirates) 1-2, RBI

Danny Salazar (Indians) win (4-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Matt Lawson (Indians) 2-3

Drew Maggi (Pirates) 2-4, R

Andrew Lambo (Pirates) 1-3, HR (3), 4 RBI, 2 R, BB

Shannon Wilkerson (Red Sox) 2-4

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jake Marisnick (Blue Jays) 2-5, R

Gabe Jacobo (Blue Jays) 4-4, 2 RBI

Brad McElroy (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 R

Fernando Hernandez (Blue Jays) win (5-7), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

Wilmer Flores (Mets) 2-3, HR (7), RBI, R

Cody Asche (Phillies) 2-4, 2 R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-4, HR (36), RBI, 2 R

Tug Hulett (Phillies) 2-4, 2 RBI

Trevor May (Phillies) win (10-12), 8.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Antoan Richardson (Orioles) 2-4, SB (24)

Robbie Widlansky (Orioles) 2-4, 2 RBI

Rhyne Hughes (Orioles) 2-4, HR (11), RBI, R

Zelous Wheeler (Orioles) 2-3, R, BB

Ronnie Welty (Orioles) 2-4, 2 HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R

Brian Ward (Orioles) 2-4, R

Tommy Hunter (Orioles) win (1-0), 9.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Jhonatan Solano (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, R

Sean Nicol (Nationals) 2-3, RBI, R

Gary Brown (Giants) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Wes Hodges (Giants) 3-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, 3 R

Chris Herrmann (Twins) 2-5, 2 R

Oswaldo Arcia (Twins) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Chris Colabello (Twins) 2-4, 2 R, BB

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 1-2, HR (11), RBI, R, BB

Luke French (Twins) win (3-1), 9.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K

Rafael Ynoa (Dodgers) 2-5, RBI

Jake Lemmerman (Dodgers) 1-3, HR (7), RBI, 2 R, BB

Luis Nunez (Dodgers) 2-3, RBI, 2 R, BB

Blake Smith (Dodgers) 2-4

Zach Lee (Dodgers) win (3-3), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Evan Frey (Diamondbacks) 2-5, 2 R, 2 SB (28)

Matt Mangini (Diamondbacks) 2-3, 3 RBI, BB

David Nick (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Logan Watkins (Cubs) 2-4, R

Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R

Junior Lake (Cubs) 2-4

Jared Hoying (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, BB

Miles Head (Athletics) 2-5, R

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

Brandon Short (White Sox) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Andy Wilkins (White Sox) 4-5, 2 RBI, R

Seth Loman (White Sox) 2-5, RBI, R

Brady Shoemaker (White Sox) 2-4, HR (4), RBI, R, BB

Greg Paiml (White Sox) 2-4, 2 R, SB (3)

Josh Prince (Brewers) 2-4, HR (7), 3 RBI, R

Billy Hamilton (Reds) 2-5, 2 R, 4 SB (50)

Josh Fellhauer (Reds) 2-5, 2 RBI

Joe Leonard (Braves) 2-4

Omar Luna (Rays) 3-4

Bryan Evans (Marlins) win (6-8), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Paulo Orlando (Royals) 2-4, R

Manny Pina (Royals) 2-3, RBI

Troy Tulowitzki (Rockies) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Jason Giambi (Rockies) 2-3, R

Lars Davis (Rockies) 1-3, HR (7), 3 RBI, R

Brandon Hynick (Rockies) win (6-3), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Edinson Rincon (Padres) 2-3

Jonathan Singleton (Astros) 3-4, SB (6)

Ross Seaton (Astros) win (8-8), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K

Paul McAnulty (Angels) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, 2 R, BB

Kolten Wong (Cardinals) 2-6

Jermaine Curtis (Cardinals) 2-5, RBI

Adam Melker (Cardinals) 2-5, R

Mike O'Neill (Cardinals) 4-5, RBI, R

Anthony Recker traded to Cubs

Anthony Recker was traded by the Oakland Athletics to the Chicago Cubs on August 27, 2012. In exchange the Athletics received Blake Lalli.

Recker is a catcher with two seasons of limited time with the Athletics. He had split 2012 between Triple A Sacramento and Oakland. He hit .265/.358/.435 with 9 HR, 29 RBI, 29 R, 3 SB in 52 games with Sacramento and hit .129/.250/.161 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 3 R, 0 SB in 13 games with Oakland. For his MLB career he has hit .146/.281/.188 with 0 HR, 0 RBI, 6 R, 0 SB in 18 games. He was originally drafted by the Athletics in the 18th round in 2005. Recker will be 30 on August 29.

Lalli is a C\1B who has split 2012 between Triple A Iowa and Chicago. He hit .259/.293/.395 with 7 HR, 40 RBI, 33 R, 0 SB in 93 games with Iowa and hit .133/.188/.133 with 0 HR, 2 RBI, 1 R, 0 SB in 6 games with Chicago. He originally signed with the Cubs as an amateur free agent in 2006. Lalli turned 29 on May 12.

NL Top Performers 082712

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

Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (24), RBI, R

Allen Craig (Cardinals) 2-4, R

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

Kyle Lohse (Cardinals) win (14-2), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Andrew McCutchen (Pirates) 2-4, RBI

Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4

Clint Barmes (Pirates) 2-3, RBI

Norichika Aoki (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, SB (20), 2 BB

Rickie Weeks (Brewers) 3-6, 2 R

Ryan Braun (Brewers) 4-6, HR (35), 5 RBI, 3 R

Carlos Gomez (Brewers) 4-5, HR (14), RBI, 3 R, SB (27)

Alfonso Soriano (Cubs) 2-5, RBI, R

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, 2 BB

Tyler Colvin (Rockies) 2-4, HR (15), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

Chris Nelson (Rockies) 3-4, 3 R

D J LeMahieu (Rockies) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Jonathan Herrera (Rockies) 3-4, R

Jeff Francis (Rockies) win (5-4), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Brandon Phillips (Reds) 2-3, RBI

Bronson Arroyo (Reds) win (11-7), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 3 K \ 1-3, HR (1), RBI, R

Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 2-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, R

Logan Forsythe (Padres) 2-4

Yasmani Grandal (Padres) 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R

Jesus Guzman (Rockies) 2-3

Casey Kelly (Padres) win (1-0), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

AL Top Performers 082712

Here are the top American League performers for August 27, 2012

Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-3, RBI

Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 2-4

Scott Podsednik (Red Sox) 2-4, R

Jacoby Ellsbury (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Cody Ross (Red Sox) 2-4, 3 RBI, R

Daisuke Matsuzaka (Red Sox) win (1-3), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Kevin Youkilis (White Sox) 2-4, HR (16), 2 RBI, R

Matt Wieters (Orioles) 1-2, R, 2BB

Lew Ford (Orioles) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Nate McLouth (Orioles) 1-3, HR (2), 3 RBI, R, BB

Yoenis Cespedes (Athletics) 2-4

Josh Reddick (Athletics) 2-4, HR (26), RBI, R

Brett Anderson (Athletics) win (2-0), 7.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Colby Rasmus (Blue Jays) 2-5, HR (21), 3 RBI, R

Adam Lind (Blue Jays) 2-5, HR (9), RBI, R

Yorvit Torrealba (Blue Jays) 3-5, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R

Adeiny Hechavarria (Blue Jays) 2-5

Robinson Cano (Yankees) 2-4, 2 HR (27), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Eric Chavez (Yankees) 3-4, R

Desmond Jennings (Rays) 2-4, 2 R

Evan Longoria (Rays) 2-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, R

Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 2-4, 2 R

Josh Hamilton (Rangers) 2-4, R

Adrian Beltre (Rangers) 3-3, HR (25), 4 RBI, R, BB

Derek Holland (Rangers) win (9-6), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Eric Thames (Mariners) 1-3, HR (7), RBI, R

Felix Hernandez (Mariners) win (13-5), 9.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Steve Pearce traded to Yankees

Steve Pearce was traded by the Houston Astros to the New York Yankees on August 27, 2012 in exchange for cash. He has six seasons of MLB experience playing with the Astros, Orioles and Pirates. The 1B\OF had started 2012 with the Yankees Triple A team in Scranton\Wilkes Barre after signing with the Yankees in March, was traded to the Orioles in June and selected by the Astros off waivers in July. He hit .318/.419/.568 with 11 HR, 30 RBI, 37 R, 3 SB in 53 games with Scranton\Wilkes Barre, hit .254/.321/.437 with 3 HR, 14 RBI, 8 R, 0 SB in 28 games with Baltimore and hit .254/.347/.349 with 0 HR, 8 RBI, 2 R, 1 SB in 21 games with Houston. For his MLB career he has hit .237/.309/.372 with 12 HR, 74 RBI, 60 R, 6 SB in 234 games. He was originally drafted by the Pirates in the eighth round in 2005. Pearce turned 29 on April 13.

Triple A Top Performers 082612

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for August 26, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Matt Carson (Twins) 2-3 (gm 1) \ 2-4, 3 RBI, R, BB

Josh Rodriguez (Mets) 2-3

Zack Wheeler (Mets) win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Brian Dozier (Twins) 3-3, RBI, 4 R, BB

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

Wilkin Ramirez (Twins) 2-4, 4 RBI, BB

Fred Lewis (Mets) 2-5, HR (11), RBI, 2 R

Zach Lutz (Mets) 1-3, HR (10), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Valentino Pascucci (Mets) 1-3, HR (17), RBI, 3 R, BB

Matt Tuiasosopo (Mets) 2-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, 2 R

Matt Den Dekker (Mets) 1-2, RBI, BB

Russ Canzler (Indians) 3-4, HR( 21), 2 RBI, 2 R

Anthony Gallas (Indians) 2-4, R

Chase d'Arnaud (Pirates) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, R

Alex Presley (Pirates) 2-4, R

Matt Hague (Pirates) 2-4, R

Ronnier Mustelier (Yankees) 2-4, 2 R, BB

Brandon Laird (Yankees) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Kosuke Fukudome (Yankees) 2-4, 2 RBI, BB

Andres Blanco (Phillies) 1-2, RBI

Justin Thomas (Yankees) win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-4, HR (13), 2 RBI, R

James Adduci (Cubs) 2-4, RBI

Blake Lalli (Cubs) 2-4, 2 R

Matt Tolbert (Cubs) 2-4, R

Rudy Owens (Astros) win (1-3), 6.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Ivan De Jesus (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 R, BB

Ryan Kalish (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, R

Tony Thomas (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Danny Valencia (Red Sox) 2-3, 2 RBI, BB

Greg Golson (White Sox) 2-5, R

Brent Morel (White Sox) 2-4, R

Josh Phegley (White Sox) 2-3, RBI, BB

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 BB

Chris Coghlan (Marlins) 2-3, 2 BB

Mike Cervenak (Marlins) 2-3, 2 BB

Scott Cousins (Marlins) 2-4

Chris Aguila (Marlins) 2-5

Chase Lambin (Marlins) 2-5, R

Kevin Mattison (Marlins) 2-4, R, BB

Rey Navarro (Royals) 1-2, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB

Brock Bond (Giants) 2-4, RBI, 2 R, BB

Xavier Nady (Giants) 3-4, 2 HR (6), 4 RBI, 2 R

Todd Linden (Giants) 2-3, RBI, BB

Konrad Schmidt (Diamondbacks) 3-4, HR (7), RBI, R

Tyler Kuhn (Diamondbacks) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Yusmeiro Petit (Giants) win (7-6), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Kevin Howard (Blue Jays) 2-3, R, BB

Alex Liddi (Mariners) 2-3, HR (8), RBI, R

Carlos Peguero (Mariners) 1-3, HR (21), RBI, R

D J Mitchell (Mariners) win (2-2), 6.1 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, K

Ronny Paulino (Orioles) 3-4, 2 R

Brandon Waring (Orioles) 2-4, HR (11), 2 RBI, R

Rich Thompson (Rays) 3-4, R, 3 SB (28)

Sean Rodriguez (Rays) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R

Cesar Ramos (Rays) win (5-5), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Josh Johnson (Nationals) 2-4, 2 R, SB (6), BB

Carlos Rivero (Nationals) 3-5, 2 RBI, R

Sandy Leon (Nationals) 3-4, RBI, BB

Jose Constanza (Braves) 2-3

Jeff Mandel (Nationals) win (5-5), 9.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K

Denis Phipps (Reds) 3-4, HR (15), 2 RBI, R

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-4

Danny Dorn (Tigers) 1-3, HR (13), RBI, R, BB

Brad Davis (Tigers) 1-2, R, BB

Tim Gustafson (Reds) win (5-5), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Trent Oeltjen (Dodgers) 1-3, HR (13), RBI, R

Adron Chambers (Cardinals) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R, 2 BB

Steven Hill (Cardinals) 3-4, 2 HR (16), 3 RBI, 3 R

Eugenio Velez (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, R

Shelby Miller (Cardinals) win (10-10), 5.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K

Eric Farris (Brewers) 4-6, HR (6), 3 RBI, R, SB (32)

Sean Halton (Brewers) 2-2, RBI, R, 3 BB

Jordan Brown (Brewers) 2-4, HR (8), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Caleb Gindl (Brewers) 3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R

Humberto Quintero (Brewers) 2-5, RBI, R

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 3-3, HR (23), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Ryan Spilborghs (Brewers) 3-4, 2 RBI, R, BB

Kole Calhoun (Angels) 3-4, 2 R, BB

Efren Navarro (Angels) 2-4, RBI

Jemile Weeks (Athletics) 2-4, BB

Collin Cowgill (Athletics) 2-5, R, SB (7)

Michael Taylor (Athletics) 2-4, RBI, SB (18), BB

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

Wilkin Castillo (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 2-5

Matt Clark (Padres) 3-4

Cory Riordan (Rockies) win (3-2), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Double A Top Performers 082612

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for August 26, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

DOUBLE A

Wilmer Flores (Mets) 3-5

Dustin Martin (Mets) 2-5, R

Juan Centeno (Mets) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Wilfredo Tovar (Mets) 4-4, RBI, R, BB

Jeremy Hazelbaker (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 HR (19), 3 RBI, 2 R

Bryce Brentz (Red Sox) 2-4

Adonis Garcia (Yankees) 3-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Kevin Mahoney (Yankees) 2-4

Rob Segedin (Yankees) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Aaron Hicks (Twins) 3-4, 2 R, SB (31)

Chris Colabello (Twins) 2-5, HR (19), 3 RBI, R

Rene Tosoni (Twins) 2-5

Deibinson Romero (Twins) 2-3, BB

Shawn Roof (Twins) 2-4, R

Jake Marisnick (Blue Jays) 2-3, RBI, R

Ryan Goins (Blue Jays) 2-3

Ryan Schimpf (Blue Jays) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, 2 R, BB

Gabe Jacobo (Blue Jays) 4-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, 3 R, BB

Koby Clemens (Blue Jays) 1-2, 2 RBI, R, SB (5)

Joel Galarraga (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Mike Zunino (Mariners) 3-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, R

Chih-Hsien Chiang (Mariners) 2-4

Jake Lemmerman (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Paul McAnulty (Angels) 3-4, 2 HR (8), 3 RBI, 2 R

Greg Garcia (Cardinals) 3-4, 3 R, BB

Jamie Romak (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (9), 3 RBI, R

Adam Melker (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (9), 4 RBI, R

Mike O'Neill (Cardinals) 3-4

Carlos Martinez (Cardinals) win (4-3), 6.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K

Alfredo Marte (Diamondbacks) 3-4, RBI, R

Rossmel Perez (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 3-4, RBI, R

Elliot Soto (Cubs) 2-3, RBI

Ryan LaMarre (Reds) 1-2, R, SB (28), 2 BB

Joey Terdoslavich (Braves) 1-2, R, BB (gm 1) \ 2-3, RBI (gm 2)

Alden Carrithers (Braves) 2-2, BB

Josh Fellhauer (Reds) 2-3

Philip Gosselin (Braves) 2-3, R, SB (12)

J R Graham (Braves) win (3-1), 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K

Jose Martinez (White Sox) 2-4

Lee Haydel (Brewers) 2-4, SB (10)

Nestor Molina (White Sox) win (5-10), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K

Jared Hoying (Rangers) 2-4, R (gm 1) \ 4-5, 2 RBI, 2 R (gm 2)

Alex Buchholz (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R

Zach Zaneski (Rangers) 2-4, 2 R

Eliezer Mesa (Athletics) 2-3, RBI, R

Wilfredo Boscan (Rangers) win (7-5), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Chris McGuiness (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, BB

Jared Prince (Rangers) 2-4, HR (12), 2 RBI, R

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

Ryan Strausborger (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, 2 R

Guilder Rodriguez (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R

Anthony Aliotti (Athletics) 2-3, 2 RBI, BB

David Freitas (Athletics) 2-3, R

Gustavo Nunez (Pirates) 2-4, 2 R, SB (1)

Ramon Cabrera (Pirates) 3-4, RBI, R

Jameson Taillon (Pirates) win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Daniel Fields (Tigers) 2-5, R, SB (7)

Avisail Garcia (Tigers) 3-4, RBI, R

Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 3-4, 2 HR (3), 4 RBI, 2 R

Darin Ruf (Phillies) 2-3, HR (35), RBI, R, BB

Ramon Garcia (Tigers) win (9-9), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

Cody Decker (Padres) 2-4, HR (24), RBI, R

Austin Wates (Astros) 3-4, R

Asher Wojciechowski (Astros) win (2-2), 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

Whit Merrifield (Royals) 2-4

Carlo Testa (Royals) 1-3, HR (15), RBI, R, BB

Michael Mitchell (Rockies) 2-5, R

Kiel Roling (Rockies) 2-4, RBI, R

Tim Torres (Rockies) 1-2, HR (3), 2 RBI, 3 R, 2 BB

Chris Pettit (Rockies) 2-3, 2 RBI, R

Joe Gardner (Rockies) win (7-8), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Joe Saunders traded to Orioles

Joe Saunders was traded by the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Baltimore Orioles on August 26, 2012. In exchange the Diamondbacks received Matt Lindstrom and cash or a player to be named later.

LHP Saunders is in his eighth MLB season pitching with the Diamondbacks and Angels. In 2012  he was 6-10 with a 4.22 ERA, 89 K, 1.36 WHIP in 130.0 IP over 21 games with Arizona. For his MLB career he is 75-62 with a 4.17 ERA, 639 K, 1.37 WHIP in 1116.2 IP over 182 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 12th pick of the first round in 2002. Saunders turned 31 on June 16.

RHP Lindstrom is in his sixth MLB season pitching with the Orioles, Rockies, Astros and Marlins. In 2012 he was 1-0 with a 2.72 ERA, 30 K, 1.29 WHIP in 36.1 IP over 34 games with Baltimore. For his MLB career he is 13-15 with a 3.68 ERA, 253 K, 1.42 WHIP, 45 SV in 315.1 IP over 346 games. He was originally drafted by the Mets in the 10th round in 2002. Lindstrom turned 32 on February 11.

NL Top Performers 082612

Here are the top National League performers for August 26, 2012

Matt Carpenter (Cardinals) 3-5, R

Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 4-5, 4 RBI, 2 R

Allen Craig (Cardinals) 3-5, HR (20), 3 RBI, R

Skip Schumaker (Cardinals) 2-4, R

Adam Wainwright (Cardinals) win (13-10), 5.2 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

Marwin Gonzalez (Astros) 2-4, RBI

Lucas Harrell (Astros) ND, 7.0 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Ike Davis (Mets) 2-4, 2 HR (24), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jeremy Hefner (Mets) ND, 8.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 7 K

Adam LaRoche (Nationals) 2-4

Tyler Moore (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Roger Bernadina (Nationals) 2-2

Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 2-4, HR (15), 2 RBI, R

Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 2-4, R

Cliff Lee (Phillies) win (3-7), 7.0 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K \ 1-3, RBI, R

Corey Hart (Brewers) 2-4, R

Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 3-3, R, BB

Mark Rogers (Brewers) win (2-1), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Josh Harrison (Pirates) 2-4

Carlos Lee (Marlins) 2-5, HR (8), RBI, R

Greg Dobbs (Marlins) 2-3, R, 2 BB

Rob Brantly (Marlins) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, R, BB

Shane Victorino (Dodgers) 3-5

Adrian Gonzalez (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, SB (1), BB

Will Venable (Padres) 2-5

Chase Headley (Padres) 2-5, R

Yasmani Grandal (Padres) 1-2, RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Yonder Alonso (Padres) 2-5, RBI

Edinson Volquez (Padres) win (9-9), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R

Chris Young (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI

David DeJesus (Cubs) 2-5, RBI

Anthony Rizzo (Cubs) 2-2, 2 BB

Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-3, 3 R, BB

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Chris Volstad (Cubs) win (1-9), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K

Jason Heyward (Braves) 2-4, HR (24), RBI, 2 R, SB (19)

Brian McCann (Braves) 3-4, RBI, R

Juan Francisco (Braves) 1-3, HR (9), RBI, R, BB

Tim Hudson (Braves) win (13-4), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Buster Posey (Giants) 2-4, R

Hunter Pence (Giants) 3-4