Atlanta Braves (13-5)Don't overlook on Atlanta's stellar defense when examining reasons for their early-season success. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
The Atlanta Braves hit four home runs against the Pirates on Thursday including Justin Upton's Major League-leading ninth home run.
The Atlanta Braves hit four home runs against the Pirates on Thursday including Justin Upton's Major League-leading ninth home run.
San Francisco Giants (11-7)For all the talk about how Tim Lincecum can't pitch to Buster Posey, the combo combined for Lincecum's best effort of the season. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
Mae Louise Allen Mays, the wife of Willie Mays, died on Friday morning after a 16-year bout with Alzheimer's disease. She was 74.
Mae Louise Allen Mays, the wife of Willie Mays, died on Friday morning after a 16-year bout with Alzheimer's disease. She was 74.
Boston Red Sox (12-6)The Red Sox continue their early-season winning ways. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
John Lackey started his rehab assignment, throwing 3 2/3 shutout innings. Lackey gave up three hits and struck out five. He threw 67 pitches, 45 for strikes.
John Lackey started his rehab assignment, throwing 3 2/3 shutout innings. Lackey gave up three hits and struck out five. He threw 67 pitches, 45 for strikes.
Oakland Athletics (12-7)On the bright side: Jarrod Parker had his best start of the season. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)
The A's have swept the Houston Astros for the second time this season and won't see the team until late May.
The A's have swept the Houston Astros for the second time this season and won't see the team until late May.
Texas Rangers (12-6)Texas has Colby Lewis and Martin Perez returning in time. Still, losing another starter to injury is the last thing they wanted. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison is out until after the All-Star break with a herniated disc.
Rangers pitcher Matt Harrison is out until after the All-Star break with a herniated disc.
Cincinnati Reds (11-8)Shin-Soo Choo reached base six times in Cincy's Saturday win. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Reds scored eight runs in the seventh inning against the Marlins to beat them 10-6 and take 3 of 4 games in the series.(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Reds scored eight runs in the seventh inning against the Marlins to beat them 10-6 and take 3 of 4 games in the series.(Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Washington Nationals (10-8)Many felt Anthony Rendon may have been the steal of the 2011 draft. He'll get a chance to prove it now. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.
Ryan Zimmerman was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring.
St. Louis Cardinals (10-8)Allen Craig signed a nice extension during the offseason. He's off to a rough start. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
New York Yankees (10-7)Despite a strong stretch the Yankees lost ground to Boston this week. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Derek Jeter suffered a setback in his recovery from a broken ankle. Jeter is now expected to be out past May 1.
Derek Jeter suffered a setback in his recovery from a broken ankle. Jeter is now expected to be out past May 1.
Arizona Diamondbacks (10-8)Arizona leads the league in extra-inning wins with three already. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
CF Cody Ross and manager Kirk Gibson were both ejected from Saturday's game in the seventh inning for arguing balls and strikes.
CF Cody Ross and manager Kirk Gibson were both ejected from Saturday's game in the seventh inning for arguing balls and strikes.
Los Angeles Dodgers (8-10)A six-game losing streak during the week means the Dodgers slip down the totem pole. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Dodgers top prospect Yasiel Puig was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.
Dodgers top prospect Yasiel Puig was placed on the seven-day disabled list with a sprained left thumb.
Detroit Tigers (9-9)The Tigers own the worst defense in the league, per defensive efficiency, and lately their offense has been slumping. It's not a good combination. (Photo by Victor Decolongon/Getty Images)
Austin Jackson had just his second two-steal game of his career, and the first since his rookie season.
Austin Jackson had just his second two-steal game of his career, and the first since his rookie season.
Baltimore Orioles (10-8)Is this the year Jake Arrieta and Chris Tillman break out? Not so far. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Matt Wieters hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to lead the Orioles to a 10-6 win over Tampa Bay Rays.
Matt Wieters hit a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning to lead the Orioles to a 10-6 win over Tampa Bay Rays.
Colorado Rockies (13-5)An eight-game winning streak pushes the Rockies up the list. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)
Todd Helton will miss his third straight game with a forearm strain, and could be headed to the DL.
Todd Helton will miss his third straight game with a forearm strain, and could be headed to the DL.
Kansas City Royals (10-7)James Shields and Wade Davis continue to provide the Royals with quality outings. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
Wade Davis threw seven scoreless innings, beating the Braves, 1-0, on Wednesday to end the Braves win streak at 10 games.
Wade Davis threw seven scoreless innings, beating the Braves, 1-0, on Wednesday to end the Braves win streak at 10 games.
Pittsburgh Pirates (10-8)It's hard to know what the future holds for Travis Snider, but his strong play as of late has sparked a previously dormant offense. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Pirates allowed only two hits and shut out the #1 Power Ranking team the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Pirates allowed only two hits and shut out the #1 Power Ranking team the Atlanta Braves on Friday.
Tampa Bay Rays (8-10)The Rays' young pitching continues to perform well. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
The Rays' top prospect, Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee, tore ligaments in his left knee during a game and will likely be out for the rest of the season.
The Rays' top prospect, Shortstop Hak-Ju Lee, tore ligaments in his left knee during a game and will likely be out for the rest of the season.
Toronto Blue Jays (8-11)Toronto had the worst run differential in the American League prior to Houston's implosion on Saturday night. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
Jose Bautista returned to the lineup on Friday after a four-game absence with back spasms.
Jose Bautista returned to the lineup on Friday after a four-game absence with back spasms.
New York Mets (9-8)If the schedule holds true Matt Harvey will face off with Clayton Kershaw after getting the edge over Stephen Strasburg last time out. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Lucas Duda hit two home runs against the Washington Nationals.
Lucas Duda hit two home runs against the Washington Nationals.
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (7-10)Even after Saturday's first-inning outbreak, the Angels are still scoring an average amount of runs per game. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
Mike Trout hit his first career grand slam in Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Mike Trout hit his first career grand slam in Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Milwaukee Brewers (9-8)The Brewers won eight-straight, including a three-game sweep over the Giants. (Photo by Tom Lynn/Getty Images)
The Brewers re-signed Francisco Rodriguez to a Minor League contract. That gives the team 30 days to decide whether to add him to the big league bullpen.
The Brewers re-signed Francisco Rodriguez to a Minor League contract. That gives the team 30 days to decide whether to add him to the big league bullpen.
Cleveland Indians (7-10)After a bit of a slump the Indians broke out for 19 runs on Saturday. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
The Indians hit four home runs in a game to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Sunday.
The Indians hit four home runs in a game to beat the Houston Astros 5-4 on Sunday.
Philadelphia Phillies (8-11)Roy Halladay's solid effort against the Cardinals is a comforting sight.(Photo by Brian Garfinkel/Getty Images)
Catcher Carlos Ruiz will begin a rehab assignment in Clearwater as he serves a 25-game suspension for using a banned stimulant.
Catcher Carlos Ruiz will begin a rehab assignment in Clearwater as he serves a 25-game suspension for using a banned stimulant.
Minnesota Twins (8-7)A weird week for the Twins, as they did not play on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday due to poor weather. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
Darin Mastroianni was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his left ankle, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
Darin Mastroianni was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a stress reaction in his left ankle, outfielder Oswaldo Arcia was recalled from Triple-A Rochester.
Seattle Mariners (7-12)Hishashi Iwakuma has raced to a good start over his first four outings. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Iwakuma and Mariners shut out Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers after a 14 inning marathon game the day before.
Iwakuma and Mariners shut out Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers after a 14 inning marathon game the day before.
Chicago White Sox (7-11)Adam Dunn and Jeff Keppinger had combined for three walks, 32 strikeouts, and four extra-base hits entering Sunday. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
John Danks will head back to Arizona for at least one more extended spring camp start, before he heads out for a rehab start.
John Danks will head back to Arizona for at least one more extended spring camp start, before he heads out for a rehab start.
Chicago Cubs (5-12)New addition Julio Borbon should be fine as a reserve outfielder.. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Starlin Castro extend his hitting streak to 13 games on Sunday, which is the longest active streak in the National League.
Starlin Castro extend his hitting streak to 13 games on Sunday, which is the longest active streak in the National League.
San Diego Padres (5-12)Everth Cabrera is quietly having a stellar season. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
The Padres swept a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier last week.
The Padres swept a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier last week.
Houston Astros (5-13)Houston had three starting pitchers last fewer than an inning this week. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
Astros sent J.D. Martinez to the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee and recalled Fernando Martinez from Triple-A.
Astros sent J.D. Martinez to the 15-day disabled list with a sprained right knee and recalled Fernando Martinez from Triple-A.
Miami Marlins (4-15)Some good news for the Marlins: Top prospects Christian Yelich and Marcell Ozuna are back in action. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)
Pitcher John Maine was designated for assignment, Tom Koehler was called up from Triple-A to fill the long relief.
Pitcher John Maine was designated for assignment, Tom Koehler was called up from Triple-A to fill the long relief.
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