Is Pedro Alvarez Breaking Out?

Pedro Alvarez is on a hot streak. Does it mean that he is breaking out? Time will tell. 


Over his last 11 games he has had multiple hits in seven of them. At the start of the streak his batting average was .067. But that wasn't even his low point because two games before that he was at .042. It was at that time he was dropped in our league and could have been had for $3. I thought about it and let it pass. Then he really went on a tear starting last Friday with a home run in each game of a double header and has five for the week. He has hit 16 for 44 or .363 during the streak to raise his season average to a slightly more palatable .257. But it is the seven home run total that has likely pushed his price past the waiver wire minimum. 

Triple A Top Performers 050212

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for May 2, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

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

Jim Gallagher (White Sox) 2-4, BB

Josh Phegley (White Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI, SB (2)

Andres Blanco (Phillies) 2-4, 2 R

Kevin Frandsen (Phillies) 3-4, R

Rich Thompson (Phillies) 2-2

Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-4

Bill Rhinehart (Reds) 2-4, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Miguel Rojas (Reds) 2-4

Leslie Anderson (Rays) 3-3, RBI, BB

Jeff Salazar (Rays) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Jim Paduch (Rays) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Irving Falu (Royals) 3-5, R, SB (6)

Johnny Giavotella (Royals) 2-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, R

Max Ramirez (Royals) 2-5, R

David Lough (Royals) 3-4, RBI, SB (7)

Taylor Green (Brewers) 2-5, R

Eric Farris (Brewers) 2-5, 2 R, SB (6)

Corey Patterson (Brewers) 2-5, 3 RBI

Matt McBride (Rockies) 3-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Brandon Wood (Rockies) 2-4, 2 R

Dallas Tarleton (Rockies) 2-4, RBI

Chris Carter (Athletics) 2-5, R

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

Adam Rosales (Athletics) 2-4, RBI, R

Travis Banwart (Athletics) Win (3-1), 6.0 Ip, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

Andrew Romine (Angels) 4-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (8)

Kole Calhoun (Angels) 2-4, RBI

Doug Deeds (Angels) 2-4, R

Conor Gillaspie (Giants) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Roger Kieschnick (Giants) 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB

Charlie Culberson (Giants) 2-4, HR (4), 2 RBI, 2 R

Eric Hacker (Giants) Win (5-0), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K

Jose Constanza (Braves) 2-5, RBI, R

Stefan Gartrell (Braves) 3-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R (gm 1) \ 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R (gm 2)

J C Boscan (Braves) 2-4, RBI, R

Matt LaPorta (Indians) 2-4, HR (9), RBI, 2 R

Russ Canzler (Indians) 2-4, R

Andy LaRoche (Indians) 2-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Ezequiel Carrera (Indians) 2-2, R, BB

Zach McAllister (Indians) Win (3-1), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Carlos Rivero (Nationals) 2-4, RBI

Fred Lewis (Mets) 2-4, R

Rob Johnson (Mets) 2-3, RBI, 2 R

Omar Quintanilla (Mets) 2-2, RBI, R, BB

Daniel Nava (Red Sox) 2-4, 2 RBI

Che-Hsuan Lin  (Red Sox) 2-4

Justin Henry (Tigers) 2-3, 2 RBI, BB

Ryan Strieby (Tigers) 1-3, HR (4), 2 RBI, R, BB

Eric Patterson (Tigers) 2-4, R, 2 SB (4)

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

Francisco Cervelli (Yankees) 2-3, R

Jake Fox (Pirates) 2-4

Steve Tolleson (Orioles) 2-5

Bill Hall (Orioles) 2-3, BB

Luis Valbuena (Cubs) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R

Chris Swauger (Cardinals) 2-3

Brandon Dickson (Cardinals) Win (2-1), 8.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 10 K

Luke Montz (Marlins) 1-3, HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Gil Velazquez (Marlins) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Luis Hernandez (Rangers) 2-4, 2 R, BB

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

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-4, RBI, R, BB

Matt Kata (Rangers) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Luis Martinez (Rangers) 2-5, 2 R

Tommy Mendonca (Rangers) 3-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, BB

Fernando Martinez (Astros) 2-4

Jimmy Paredes (Astros) 2-4, RBI, R

Jeff Baisley (Dodgers) 2-4

Joe Becker (Dodgers) 1-2, RBI, BB

Anthony Gose (Blue Jays) 1-2, 3 RBI, R, SB (9), 3 BB

Moises Sierra (Blue Jays) 3-5, RBI, 2 R, BB

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-4, 2 R

Danny Perales (Blue Jays) 4-6, HR (1), 4 RBI, 2 R

Konrad Schmidt (Diamondbacks) 2-4, R

Jesse Chavez (Blue Jays) Win (4-1), 5.1 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K

Trayvon Robinson (Mariners) 2-3, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R, 2 BB

Luis Antonio Jimenez (Mariners) 3-5, HR (5), 2 RBI, R

Guillermo Quiroz (Mariners) 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB

James Darnell (Padres) 2-5, HR (4), RBI, 2 R

Anthony Contreras (Padres) 2-3, 2 RBI, BB

Vince Belnome (Padres) 4-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R

Matt Clark (Padres) 2-5, R

Beemer Weems (Padres) 4-5, HR (1), 4 RBI, R

NL Top Performers 050212

Here are the top National League performers for May 2, 2012


Ruben Tejada (Mets) 3-4


Carlos Lee (Astros) 2-5, R


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 3-4, 3 R


Brian Bogusevic (Astros) 2-4, RBI, 2 R


Chris Johnson (Astros) 4-4, 2 HR (2), 6 RBI, 2 R


Jason Castro (Astros) 2-4, RBI


Wandy Rodriguez (Astros) Win (3-2), 7.0 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K


Matt Kemp (Dodgers) 1-2, 2 R, 3 BB


Carlos Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-4, 2 HR (7), 3 RBI, 2 R


Jason Giambi (Rockies) 1-1, HR (1), 3 RBI, R


Corey Hart (Brewers) 2-4


Jonathan Lucroy (Brewers) 2-4


Chase Headley (Padres) 1-2, R, 2 BB


Cameron Maybin (Padres) 2-3, 2 RBI, R, SB (8), BB


Jeff Suppan (Padres) Win (1-0), 5.0 IP, 4 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 2 K


Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, 2 R, SB (5), BB


Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks) 3-4


Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks) 2-4, RBI, R


Ian Desmond (Nationals) 2-5, HR (3), 2 RBI, R


Bryce Harper (Nationals) 3-4, RBI, 2 R


Wilson Ramos (Nationals) 2-3, R, BB


Starlin Castro (Cubs) 2-4


Alfonso Soriano (Cubs) 2-4, R


Geovany Soto (Cubs) 2-3, RBI, BB


Jeff Samardzija (Cubs) Win (3-1), 7.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 7 K


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-3, 3 R, BB


Josh Harrison (Pirates) 2-2, 2 RBI


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


Jon Jay (Cardinals) 3-4, 3 R


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


Carlos Beltran (Cardinals) 4-5, 2 HR (7), 7 RBI, 2 R


Matt Carpenter (Cardinals) 3-5, R


Lance Lynn (Cardinals) Win (5-0), 6.2 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 6 K


Placido Polanco (Phillies) 3-6, R


Shane Victorino (Phillies) 3-6, 2 RBI, R, SB (8)


Ty Wigginton (Phillies) 2-4, 3 R, 2 BB


Laynce Nix (Phillies) 2-3, 3 RBI


John Mayberry Jr (Phillies) 1-2, 2 R, BB


Carlos Ruiz (Phillies) 3-5, Hr (4), 7 RBI, 2 R


Martin Prado (Braves) 3-6, 3 RBI, R


Brian McCann (Braves) 2-6, HR (5), 4 RBI, R


Dan Uggla (Braves) 2-6, 2 R


Chipper Jones (Braves) 3-6, HR (4), 2 RBI, 3 R


Eric Hinske (Braves) 2-3, 3 R


Taylor Pastornicky (Braves) 3-4, RBI, 3 R


Giancarlo Stanton (Marlins) 3-5, HR (3), RBI, R


Melky Cabrera (Giants) 2-5


Brandon Belt (Giants) 2-4, R, BB


Joaquin Arias (Ginats) 2-5, RBI, R

Jered Weaver Throws No Hitter vs Twins

Jered Weaver of the Los Angeles Angels pitched a no hitter against the Minnesota Twins in a 9-0 victory on May 2, 2012. His line for the game was 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K on 121 pitches. For the 2012 season he is now 4-0 with a 1.61 ERA, 45 K, 0.78 WHIP in 44.2 IP over 6 games. Over his career he is 85-47 with a 3.27 ERA, 1013 K, 1.16 WHIP in 1167.1 IP over 182 games. He was originally drafted by the Angels with the 12th pick of the first round in 2004. Weaver will turn 30 on October 4.

AL Top Performers 050212

Here are the top American League performers for May 2, 2012.


Elvis Andrus (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Michael Young (Rangers) 2-4


Brandon Snyder (Rangers) 1-2, HR (1), RBI, 2 R, BB


Craig Gentry (Rangers) 1-2, R, BB


Yunel Escobar (Blue Jays) 3-5, 3 RBI, 2 R


Ben Francisco (Blue Jays) 2-3, R, BB


Rajai Davis (Blue Jays) 1-2, 2 R


Alex Gordon (Royals) 2-4 , R


Chris Getz (Royals) 2-4, RBI, SB (4)


Alex Avila (Tigers) 2-3, BB


Justin Verlander (Tigers) ND, 8.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 7 K


J J Hardy (Orioles) 2-5


Nick Markakis (Orioles) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, R


Matt Wieters (Orioles) 3-4, HR (7), 2 RBI, 2 R


Nick Johnson (Orioles) 2-5, RBI


Robert Andino (Orioles) 3-3, RBI, R


Jake Arrieta (Orioles) Win (2-2), 8.0 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 9 K


Alex Rodriguez (Yankees) 2-4


Cliff Pennington (Athletics) 2-5


Seth Smith (Athletics) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Brandon McCarthy (Athletics) Win (2-3), 6.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K


David Ortiz (Red Sox) 2-4


Will Middlebrooks (Red Sox) 2-3, SB (1), BB


Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners) 2-3, R


Kyle Seager (Mariners) 3-4, 2 HR (3), 4 RBI, 2 R


Luke Scott (Rays) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, 2 R


Will Rhymes (Rays) 2-4, R


Jose Molina (Rays) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Sean Rodriguez (Rays) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


James Shields (Rays) Win (5-0), 6.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 4 BB, 11 K


Asdrubal Cabrera (Indians) 1-2, 2 R, 3 BB


Travis Hafner (Indians) 2-4, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R


Carlos Santana (Indians) 2-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, R, SB (1), BB


Adam Dunn (White Sox) 2-3, HR (6), RBI, R, BB


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


Howard Kendrick (Angels) 4-4, HR (4), 3 RBI, 3 R


Mark Trumbo (Angels) 2-4, 2 RBI, R


Torii Hunter (Angels) 2-4, 2 R, SB (1)


Jered Weaver (Angels) Win (4-0), 9.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K

Double A Top Performers 050212

Here are the top Minor League Double A performers for May 2, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

Double A

Kyeong Kang (Rays) 2-4, HR (6), RBI, 2 R

Logan Watkins (Cubs) 3-5, 2 R

Jae-Hoon Ha (Cubs) 3-5, RBI, 3 R

James Adduci (Cubs) 1-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Justin Bour (Cubs) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Jonathan Mota (Cubs) 3-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, R

Jose Martinez (Astros) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Josh Horton (Athletics) 3-5

Jeremy Barfield (Athletics) 2-5, 2 RBI

Leonardo Gil (Athletics) 3-3, SB (1), BB

A J Griffin (Athletics) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Jake Smolinski (Marlins) 4-6, RBI, 2 R, SB (2), BB

Dallas Poulk (Marlins) 3-7, R

Kyle Jensen (Marlins) 2-4, 2 RBI

Curt Smith (Marlins) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Corey Smith (White Sox) 2-6, RBI, R

Jose Martinez (White Sox) 2-5, 2 RBI

Josh Rutledge (Rockies) 2-5, HR (4), 2 RBI, R

Michael Mitchell (Rockies) 2-5

Nolan Arenado (Rockies) 2-5, RBI

Mike Zuanich (Rockies) 2-3, HR (2), 2 RBI, 3 R

Jose Gonzalez (Rockies) 2-4, 2 RBI, 2 R

Angelys Nina (Rockies) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

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

Mike Olt (Rangers) 2-4, 2 RBI

Cody Decker (Padres) 2-4, HR (7), RBI, R

Justin Grimm (Rangers) Win (5-1), 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 5 K

Carlo Testa (Royals) 2-4, HR (5), RBI, R

Kolten Wong (Cardinals) 2-3, SB (5), BB

Jake Schaffer (Cardinals) 2-3, R, BB

Nick Derba (Cardinals) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Dan Brewer (Yankees) 2-5, R

Ronnier Mustelier (Yankees) 1-3, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Cody Johnson (Yankees) 2-3, R, BB

Kolbrin Vitak (Red Sox) 2-5

Reynaldo Rodriguez (Red Sox) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Oscar Tejada (Red Sox) 2-4, SB (2)

Robbie Grossman (Pirates) 3-5, 2 RBI, R, SB (3)

Tony Sanchez (Pirates) 2-5, RBI, 3 R

Matt Curry (Pirates) 2-6, HR (2), 2 RBI, R

Ramon Cabrera (Pirates) 2-6, 2 RBI, R

Jeremy Farrell (Pirates) 2-3, 2 RBI, R, 2 BB

Niuman Romero (Tigers) 2-5, R

Brandon Douglas (Tigers) 2-5, 2 RBI

Rob Brantly (Tigers) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R, BB

Tony Plagman (Tigers) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R, BB

Jamie Johnson (Tigers) 2-4, RBI, R

L J Hoes (Orioles) 2-3, R, SB (7)

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

Juan Perez (Giants) 2-4, R

Tyson Gillies (Phillies) 2-4, 2 R, SB (4), BB

Steve Susdorf (Phillies) 2-3, 2 RBI

Julio Rodriguez (Phillies) Win (2-0), 5.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 7 K

Wilkin Ramirez (Twins) 2-5, 2 R

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

Pedro Florimon (Twins) 2-4

Estarlin De Los Santos (Twins) 2-4, R, SB (5)

Jeff Kobernus (Nationals) 2-4

Tim Pahuta (Nationals) 2-4, HR (3), RBI, R

Jesus Valdez (Nationals) 2-4, R

Reese Havens (Mets) 2-4, RBI

Eric Campbell (Mets) 2-4

Oswaldo Navarro (Mets) 2-3, BB

Adam Abraham (Indians) 2-3, R

Giovanni Soto (Indians) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 9 K

Anthony Jackson (Dodgers) 2-4, R, SB (8)

Gorman Erickson (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (1), RBI, R

Jeff Bianchi (Brewers) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Andy Gonzalez (Brewers) 2-4, RBI, R

Tyler Thornburg (Brewers) Win (3-0), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 7 K

Red Sox call up Will Middlebrooks

The Boston Red Sox have called up third baseman Will Middlebrooks. He is getting his chance as Kevin Youkilis deals with back problems and is likely headed to the DL.


So far this season with Triple A Pawtucket Red Sox he has hit .333/.380/.677 with 9 HR, 27 RBI, 18 R and 3 SB in 24 games. He was originally drafted by the Red Sox in the fifth round in 2007. Middlebrooks will turn 24 on September 9.

Tarnished Number Ones

This appears to be a bad year for players taken first over all in the MLB draft. Earlier this year I wrote about 1991 Number One pick Brien Taylor and his trouble with the law. In the off season much was made of 1999 Number One Josh Hamilton as he wrestled with his demons and fell off the wagon. The 2004 Number One Matt Bush followed that by being arrested for DUI and fleeing the scene of an accident where he ran a man over. Within the last week 2004 Number One was arrested for assault and a possible hate crime. Then yesterday it was announced that 2008 Number One Tim Beckham will be suspended for 50 games for violating the minor league drug program by testing positive for marijuana a second time.


The old adage claims that power corrupts. Being the first player taken in a draft will bring a certain amount of wealth, fame and power. Other than relying on their inner circle I would like to how much guidance is offered by MLB itself. I know the NFL offers some guidance to its players as they are being drafted. It might be worth looking into.

Triple A Top Performers 050112

Here are the top Minor League Triple A performers for May 1, 2012. Major League parent club indicated.

TRIPLE A

Mark Teahen (Nationals) 2-4, RBI, R

Jason Michaels (Nationals) 2-4, 2 RBI, BB

Carlo Rivero (Nationals) 3-5, 3 R

Jarrett Hoffpauir (Nationals) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Zach Duke (Nationals) Win (2-1), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 5 K

Pedro Ciriaco (Red Sox) 1-2, RBI, R, BB

Justin Henry (Tigers) 4-5, RBI, 2 R, SB (3)

Omir Santos (Tigers) 2-4, RBI

Argenis Diaz (Tigers) 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB

Adam Wilk (Tigers) Win (2-0), 7.0 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 3 K

Dan Johnson (White Sox) 1-2, HR (5), RBI, R, 2 BB

Jordan Danks (White Sox) 2-4, SB (3)

Kristopher Negron (Reds) 2-5, HR (1), RBI, 2 R

Neftali Soto (Reds) 2-4

Mike Costanzo (Reds) 2-3, RBI, BB

Corky Miller (Reds) 2-4

Kyle Hudson (Rays) 2-4, RBI, R, 2 SB (4)

Jesus Feliciano (Rays) 3-5, 3 RBI, BB

Shawn O'Malley (Reds) 3-4, 2 R, BB

Ben Revere (Twins) 3-5, RBI, R, SB (1)

Brian Dozier (Twins) 2-4, BB

Rene Rivera (Twins) 2-4, R

Jayson Nix (Yankees) 1-2, R, 2 BB

Steve Pearce (Yankees) 2-4, HR (3), 3 RBI, 2 R

Matt Hague (Pirates) 2-5, R

Starling Marte (Pirates) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Jordy Mercer (Pirates) 3-5, R

Jose Morales (Pirates) 2-4, 2 RBI, R

Luis Exposito (Orioles) 2-4, R, BB

Ryan Adams (Orioles) 2-5, R

Jai Miller (Orioles) 3-4, HR (2), 2 RBI, R, BB

Brett Jackson (Cubs) 4-5, 2 RBI, 4 R

Dave Sappelt (Cubs) 3-6, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R

Adrian Cardenas (Cubs) 3-5, 3 RBI, R

Ty Wright (Cubs) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Josh Vitters (Cubs) 2-5, R

Matt Tolbert (Cubs) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

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

Ryan Jackson (Cardinals) 2-4

Matt Adams (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, R

Kevin Mattison (Marlins) 3-5

Matt Dominguez (Marlins) 2-4, RBI

Julio Borbon (Rangers) 2-5, RBI

Yangervis Solarte (Rangers) 2-5

Leonys Martin(Rangers) 2-3, SB (7)

Brad Nelson (Rangers) 2-5, R

Michael Bianucci (Rangers) 2-5, 2 R

Joey Bulter (Rangers) 3-4, 2 R

Tommy Mendonca (Rangers) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Greg Miclat (Rangers) 1-2, 4 RBI, BB

Michael Kirkman (Rangers) Win (1-1), 5.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K

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

Tony Abreu (Royals) 2-4, RBI

Clint Robinson (Royals) 1-2, RBI, R, 2 BB

Brooks Conrad (Brewers) 3-5, HR (4), 3 RBI, 2 R

Taylor Green (Brewers) 3-4, R

Martin Maldonado (Brewers) 3-4

Edwin Maysonet (Brewers) 2-4

Wily Peralta (Brewers) Win (1-2), 7.0 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 2 BB, 8 K

Angel Sanchez (Astros) 3-4, RBI, R, BB

Justin Ruggianso (Astros) 2-4, HR (2), RBI, 2 R

Elain Herrera (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, SB (6), R

Josh Fields (Dodgers) 2-3, RBI, R, BB

Luis Cruz (Dodgers) 4-5, HR (2), 2 RBI, 2 R

Matt Angle (Dodgers) 2-4, RBI, R

Yan Gomes (Blue Jays) 2-3, BB

Mike McCoy (Blue Jays) 2-3, RBI

Josh Bell (Diamondbacks) 2-4

Evan Frey (Diamondbacks) 2-3, R, BB

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

Hernan Iribarran (Rockies) 2-3, BB

Josh Donaldson (Athletics) 3-4, 3 RBI, BB

Grant Green (Athletics) 2-4, SB (3)

Brandon Hicks (Athletics) 1-2, 2 R, 2 BB

Graham Godfrey (Athletics) Win (2-0), 6.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K

Ryan Langerhans (Angels) 3-5, HR (3), 2 RBI, 2 R

Kole Calhoun (Angels) 2-3, 2 RBI, R

Skyler Stromsmoe (Giants) 2-5, 2 RBI, R

Conor Gillaspie (Giants) 3-5, 3 RBI, R

Roger Kieschnick (Giants) 2-5, R

Nick Noonan (Giants) 4-5, 2 RBI, 2 R

Brock Bond (Giants) 3-3, RBI, R, 2 BB

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

Carlos Triunfel (Mariners) 3-5, RBI, 2 R

Chih-Hsien Chiang (Mariners) 2-5, RBI, R

Vinnie Catricala (Mariners) 2-5, RBI, R

Scott Savastano (Mariners) 2-5, RBI, 2 R

Luis Rodriguez (Mariners) 2-4, RBI, R

Daniel Robertson (Padres) 3-5, R

Everth Cabrera (Padres) 2-5, RBI, R

Carlos Quintin (Padres) 2-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, 2 R, BB

James Darnell (Padres) 2-5, HR (3), RBI, 2 R

Vince Belnome (Padres) 2-4

Beemer Weems (Padres) 2-4, RBI, R

NL Top Performers 050112

Here are the top National League performers for May 1, 2012


Justin Upton (Diamondbacks) 2-4, 2 RBI, R, SB (4)


Jason Kubel (Diamondbacks) 2-5


Miguel Montero (Diamondbacks) 2-5, RBI


Paul Goldschmidt (Diamondbacks) 3-4, R


John McDonald (Diamondbacks) 2-3, RBI, R, BB


Trevor Cahill (Diamondbacks) Win (2-2), 7.1 IP, 6 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K


Ian Desmond (Nationals) 2-4, RBI


Steve Lombardozzi (Nationals) 2-4


Jimmy Rollins (Phillies) 2-4, R


Hunter Pence (Phillies) 2-4, RBI, R


Freddie Freeman (Braves) 2-4, R


Brian McCann (Braves) 1-3, HR (4), RBI, R, BB


David Wright (Mets) 2-4


Jose Altuve (Astros) 2-4, R, BB


Jed Lowrie (Astros) 1-2, HR (3), 2 RBI, R, 3 BB


Brian Bogusevic (Astros) 2-4, R


Chris Snyder (Astros) 1-3, HR (1), 3 RBI, R, BB


Neil Walker (Pirates) 2-3, R, BB


Pedro Alvarez (Pirates) 2-4, HR (6), 3 RBI, R


Rafael Furcal (Cardinals) 2-5, HR (1), 2 RBI, 2 R


Matt Holliday (Cardinals) 3-5, HR (5), 2 RBI, 2 R, SB (1)


Yadier Molina (Cardinals) 2-5, 3 R, 2 SB (4)


Allen Craig (Cardinals) 2-4, RBI, R, SB (1)


Mark Kotsay (Padres) 1-1, HR (1), 2 RBI, R


Edinson Volquez (Padres) ND, 7.0 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 2 BB, 4 K


Mark Ellis (Dodgers) 4-5, R


Andre Ethier (Dodgers) 2-3, HR (6), 3 RBI, R, 2 BB


Tony Gwynn (Dodgers) 2-5, 2 R, SB (2)


A J Ellis (Dodgers) 2-4, HR (2), 3 RBI, R


Ted Lilly (Dodgers) Win (3-0), 6.0 IP, 4 J, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K


Marco Scutaro (Rockies) 2-5


Ramon Hernandez (Rockies) 3-4, R


Tyler Colvin (Rockies) 1-2, HR (2), 2 RBI, R


Pablo Sandoval (Giants) 2-3, HR (5), RBI, R, BB


Ricky Nolasco (Marlins) Win (3-0), 7.1 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, K