1. Top Hitter
1. Top Hitter
Ryan Howard, PHI
2/3, HR, 2 R, 4 RBI, BB
2. Top Pitcher
Zack Greinke, KC
9 IP, 6 H, 10 K
3. Worst Player
Wesley Wright, HOU
0.1 IP, 3 ER, H, 2 BB
4. Note
Ryan Theriot has hit three homers in his past four games. Pretty impressive for a guy who hit 1 all of last year, and whose career high is 3. If not for the intensive testing program, I might even utter the “S” word.
5. Note
RAB’s twitter account had a nice tidbit on it last night: “The YES crew just said Nick Swisher has been in 27 3-2 counts so far this year. It’s only game 25. Holy crap.” Awesome. Maybe Yuniesky Betancourt should take notice.
By the way, Zack Greinke is good.
1. Top Hitter
Johnny Cueto, CIN
8 IP, 4 H, 9 K
2. Top Pitcher
Carl Crawford, TB
4/4, 2 R, RBI, 6 SB
3. Worst Player
Jordan Schafer, ATL
0/3, 3 K, BB, 6 LOB
4. Note
Ryan Braun is having problems with his back and ribs, but doesn’t see a point in worrying about it.
5. Note
Sam Miller looks at Jose Arredondo’s performance and determines that his ERA is a fluke. I concur.
I want to say quickly, that there is a reason I didn’t comment on the A-Rod situation yesterday. I wanted to get as many facts as possible before rendering a verdict. I should be weighing in this afternoon
1. Top Hitter
Evan Longoria, TB
3/5, HR, 5 RBI
2. Top Pitcher
Matt Garza, TB
7.2 IP, H, BB, 10 K
3. Worst Player
Aaron Heilman, CHC
0 IP, 5 ER
4. Note
Joakim Soria’s shoulder is feeling better, and he could return this weekend.
5. Note
The Mariners will be wearing replica uniforms from the 1939 Rainiers to pay tribute to the former PCL champs.
1. Top Hitter
Jay Bruce, CIN
3/3, 2 HR, 4 RBI
2. Top Pitcher
Jered Weaver, LAA
7 IP, 3 H, 2 BB, 5 K
3. Worst Player
Hayden Penn, FLA
1 IP, 6 ER, 3 BB, (-0.101 WPA)
4. Note
Historical pitcher WAR has been uploaded to Baseball Projection. This. Is. Awesome.
5. Note
R.J. Anderson wonders what is wrong with the Rays’ lineup.
And it returns. At #3, we will be trying out the “Worst player” of the previous day. Tell me what you think.
1. Top Hitter
Kevin Youkilis, BOS
2/4, 2 R, HR, RBI, 2 BB – Game winning HR in 11th inning against Yankees.
2. Top Pitcher
Zack Greinke, KC
9 IP, 3 H, 10 K
3. Worst Player
Matt Lindstrom, FLA
0.2 IP, 7 ER, 4 H, 3 BB
4. Note
Ervin Santana and John Lackey are on target with their rehab.
5. Note
Koji Uehara didn’t seem to feel badly after the Orioles lost to the Rangers. Uehara pitched well, but the Baltimore bullpen blew it in the end. Can’t blame the guy for being rather indifferent, wasn’t his fault.
1. Top Hitter
Andruw Jones, TEX
2/3, 2 R, HR, 3 RBI, BB
2. Top Pitcher
Nick Swisher, NYY
IP, H, BB, K
3. Top Play
Orlando Hudson hits for the cycle against Randy Johnson and the Giants.
4. Note 1
The Red Sox have placed Jed Lowrie on the DL with a wrist injury.
5. Note 2
A man was stabbed in the parking lot of Dodger Stadium after LA’s home opener.
1. Top Hitter
Rickie Weeks, MIL
3/5, 3 R, HR
2. Top Pitcher
Aaron Harang, CIN
9 IP, 3 H, 9 K
3. Top Play
Jack Wilson starts the first triple play of the 2009 season.
4. Note 1
Jorge Says No wants to know about your favorite baseball superstitions.
5. Note 2
Pedro Martinez doesn’t like being unemployed. I still say the A’s should give him a call.
1. Top Hitter
Nick Swisher, NYY
2/3, 3 R, 3 RBI, HR, 2 BB
2. Top Pitcher
C.C. Sabathia, NYY
7.2 IP, 6 H, 6 K, 0 ER
3. Top Play
Robinson Cano makes a leaping catch to rob Coco Crisp of a hit.
4. Note 1
The Giants have signed Dallas McPherson to a minor-league deal. Great move, for both sides.
5. Note 2
Sky Kalkman tackles the issue of trading Scott Kazmir.
Lot of Yankees in this edition. If you couldn’t tell, they won.
1. Top Hitter
Jayson Werth, PHI
4/4, HR, RBI, 3 R
2. Top Pitcher
Armando Galarraga, DET
7 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 8 K
3. Top Play
Milton Bradley first hit as a Cub is a bomb to deep center.
4. Note 1
The driver who killed Nick Adenhart and two others will be charged with three counts of murder, and could see 55 years in prison.
5. Note 2
The Giants radio affiliate will broadcast games through the 2012 season under their new contract.
