Baseball Shots Of The Week – April 29, 2013
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Boston Red Sox (18-7)David Ortiz hit the ground running during his first week-plus back. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
Clay Buchholz earned a win over the Astros, making Buchholz the first five-game winner in baseball.
Clay Buchholz earned a win over the Astros, making Buchholz the first five-game winner in baseball.

Atlanta Braves (15-9)Entering Sunday Justin Upton's batting average was twice as much as B.J. Upton's. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Tim Hudson will be going for his 200th win on Tuesday as he faces the Washington Nationals.
Tim Hudson will be going for his 200th win on Tuesday as he faces the Washington Nationals.

Texas Rangers (16-9)Nick Tepsech and Justin Grimm continue to give the Rangers better performances than expected. (Photo by Rick Yeatts/Getty Images)
Nelson Cruz is on a hot streak having recorded 12 RBIs in five games last week.
Nelson Cruz is on a hot streak having recorded 12 RBIs in five games last week.

St. Louis Cardinals (14-10)Adam Wainwright, Jake Westbrook and Shelby Miller might be off the best start amongst pitching trios in the league. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
Jason Motte is trying to show the Cardinals he is improving from his injury to avoid having Tommy John surgery.
Jason Motte is trying to show the Cardinals he is improving from his injury to avoid having Tommy John surgery.

New York Yankees (15-9)Derek Jeter's setback means the Yankees will be without their captain likely through the entire first half. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Kevin Youkilis' is scheduled to receive an epidural injection for a stiff lower back and could be placed on the 15-day disabled list.
Kevin Youkilis' is scheduled to receive an epidural injection for a stiff lower back and could be placed on the 15-day disabled list.

Arizona Diamondbacks (15-10)Wade Miley continues to pitch well for the injury-depleted Diamondbacks. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Didi Gregorius underwent a precautionary CT scan after beining hit in the head by a 93-mph fastball. Results came back normal.
Didi Gregorius underwent a precautionary CT scan after beining hit in the head by a 93-mph fastball. Results came back normal.

Baltimore Orioles (15-10)Baltimore's defense has converted the league's highest percentage of balls in play into outs. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Wei-Yin Chen allowed just two hits over eight scoreless innings as the Orioles beat the A's, 3-0.
Wei-Yin Chen allowed just two hits over eight scoreless innings as the Orioles beat the A's, 3-0.

Cincinnati Reds (14-12)Ryan Hanigan's early-season struggles have opened the door for Devin Mesoraco to potentially play a large role. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Johnny Cueto threw a 45-pitch bullpen session and was pain free after. Cueto is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat.
Johnny Cueto threw a 45-pitch bullpen session and was pain free after. Cueto is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right lat.

Washington Nationals (13-12)With Wilson Ramos out again Kurt Suzuki is doing a nice job behind and at the plate. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Wilson Ramos hope to be activated by the Nationals within the next week.
Ryan Zimmerman and catcher Wilson Ramos hope to be activated by the Nationals within the next week.

San Francisco Giants (13-12)Obscured by Brandon Belt's tough start: Marco Scutaro's less-than-stellar play thus far. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The Giants have lost five straight game this past week.
The Giants have lost five straight game this past week.

Oakland Athletics (14-12)Josh Reddick continues to struggle after a great start to last season. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
A's third baseman Josh Donaldson was awarded with his first career American League Player of the Week honors.
A's third baseman Josh Donaldson was awarded with his first career American League Player of the Week honors.

Detroit Tigers (13-10)The Tigers need Alex Avila, Andy Dirks, and Victor Martinez get going. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)
Tigers' pitcher Doug Fister might have a control issue, as he has hit eight batters through five starts this season.
Tigers' pitcher Doug Fister might have a control issue, as he has hit eight batters through five starts this season.

Colorado Rockies (15-10)Nolan Arenado is up and he should bring his sweet glove with him. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Rockies designated regular third baseman Chris Nelson for assignment and call up Nolan Arenado, from Triple-A Colorado Springs.
Rockies designated regular third baseman Chris Nelson for assignment and call up Nolan Arenado, from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Kansas City Royals (13-9)Don't look now but Lorenzo Cain is showing Royals fans that he's not a bust. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)
The Royals' Ervin Santana threw seven shut out innings against the Cleveland Indians for a 3-2 win.
The Royals' Ervin Santana threw seven shut out innings against the Cleveland Indians for a 3-2 win.

Pittsburgh Pirates (15-10)A.J. Burnett appears set on proving last year wasn't a fluke. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
Jonathan Sanchez was given a six-game suspension, after having intentionally throwing a pitch and hitting Allen Craig of the Cardinals.
Jonathan Sanchez was given a six-game suspension, after having intentionally throwing a pitch and hitting Allen Craig of the Cardinals.

Milwaukee Brewers (12-11)The Brewers have been playing well so far, in part thanks to Yuniesky Betancourt's power production. Go figure. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The Brewers ended their nine-game winning streak with a 2-1 loss to the Padres at Petco Park.
The Brewers ended their nine-game winning streak with a 2-1 loss to the Padres at Petco Park.

Tampa Bay Rays (12-13)James Loney leads the Rays in each of the three slash line stats so far. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)
Pitcher David Price earned his first win of the season in six starts as the Rays rallied to beat the White Sox 8-3.
Pitcher David Price earned his first win of the season in six starts as the Rays rallied to beat the White Sox 8-3.

New York Mets (10-13)Daniel Murphy is off to a fantastic start for the Mets. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
David Wright sat out Monday's game against the Marlins with what the Mets are calling a "real stiff neck."
David Wright sat out Monday's game against the Marlins with what the Mets are calling a "real stiff neck."

Los Angeles Dodgers (12-12)The Dodgers continue to have a bad run of luck with injuries. The latest saw Stephen Fife, a spot starter, head to the DL. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Chad Billingsley underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday and he could be sidelined for a year.
Chad Billingsley underwent Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday and he could be sidelined for a year.

Toronto Blue Jays (9-17)If the Jays are to climb out of this hole they need Melky Cabrera and Brett Lawrie, among others, to get going. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
R.A. Dickey is expected to go for an MRI to examine the cause of his upper back and neck injury.
R.A. Dickey is expected to go for an MRI to examine the cause of his upper back and neck injury.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (9-15)Although the Angels would rather have Erick Aybar healthy, Brendan Harris' start is a nice story. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Jered Weaver is one step closer to returning to a major league mound after breaking his left elbow. Weaver started to play catch on Wednesday.
Jered Weaver is one step closer to returning to a major league mound after breaking his left elbow. Weaver started to play catch on Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies (12-14)Carlos Ruiz's return couldn't have come at a better time for the Phillies. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Kyle Kendrick pitched a three-hit shutout against the New York Mets and the Phillies won for only the fourth time in 12 games on Friday.
Kyle Kendrick pitched a three-hit shutout against the New York Mets and the Phillies won for only the fourth time in 12 games on Friday.

Cleveland Indians (9-13)Mark Reynolds, Carlos Santana, and Nick Swisher keep hitting, but few others in the Cleveland lineup have pitched in. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
The Indians' Mike Aviles recorded five RBIs in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader to beat the Royals 10-3.
The Indians' Mike Aviles recorded five RBIs in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader to beat the Royals 10-3.

Chicago White Sox (10-14)Amongst the few early-season surprises for the White Sox is Conor Gillaspie. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
Hector Gimenez, Tyler Greene and Conor Gillaspie each hit a home run and helped Jake Peavy earn his third win in five starts as the White Sox beat the Rays 5-4.
Hector Gimenez, Tyler Greene and Conor Gillaspie each hit a home run and helped Jake Peavy earn his third win in five starts as the White Sox beat the Rays 5-4.

Minnesota Twins (11-10)The only Twins hitting are Joe Mauer, Josh Willingham, and, believe it or not, Eduardo Escobar. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
The Twins bullpen has helped the starters this year with a 2.37 ERA, while the starters have a 5.15 ERA.
The Twins bullpen has helped the starters this year with a 2.37 ERA, while the starters have a 5.15 ERA.

Seattle Mariners (11-16)Seattle's decision to start Robert Andino over Brendan Ryan figures to worsen their defense, but may provide a slight offensive upgrade. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
Jesus Montero ended his 0-for-13 streak by hitting in five consecutive games and going 7-for-19 over the span.
Jesus Montero ended his 0-for-13 streak by hitting in five consecutive games and going 7-for-19 over the span.

Chicago Cubs (9-15)Anthony Rizzo has eight home runs this season; he had 15 last season. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
The Cubs had their first winning streak of the season by beating the Miami Marlins in three straight games.
The Cubs had their first winning streak of the season by beating the Miami Marlins in three straight games.

San Diego Padres (9-15)Andrew Cashner's latest start included six innings of one-run ball. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)
The Padres hit three home runs on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants and swept the three-game series.
The Padres hit three home runs on Sunday against the San Francisco Giants and swept the three-game series.

Houston Astros (7-18)Rick Ankiel has struck out 29 times in 46 plate appearances. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
The Astros moved right-hander Brad Peacock from the starting rotation to the bullpen, after struggling as a starter.
The Astros moved right-hander Brad Peacock from the starting rotation to the bullpen, after struggling as a starter.

Miami Marlins (6-19)Giancarlo Stanton homered for the first time this season on Saturday. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez gave up his first big league home run in Game 1 of the doubleheader at Target Field.
Marlins starting pitcher Jose Fernandez gave up his first big league home run in Game 1 of the doubleheader at Target Field.

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Sacramento Hispanic Chamber Salud Business Awards LuncheonOn March 6th, the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held the annual Business Awards Luncheon at Center Twenty-Three Hundred with Keynote Speaker, Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg and special remarks by Phil Serna, Sacramento County Supervisor.
2020 Salud! Awards Recipients: Photos by Riverview Media/Tia Gemmell www.phototia.com
Sophia Garcia, Young Professional of the Year
Better Business Bureau of Northeast California, Community Impact
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Entrepreneur, Robert Rodriguez, Cambria Solutions
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President & CEO, Pat Fong Kushida gave a special tribute for Lina Fat and the Fat Family, renaming our Small Business of the Year award to the Fat Family Legacy Award.
The 2020 winners included two Emerging Leaders - Nikky Mohanna, Mohanna Development and Venita Sivamani, LearnSkin; Fat Family Legacy – Insera Therapeutics; Corporate Steward – California State University, Sacramento and Honoree – Lokesh Sikaria, Moneta Ventures.
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Businesswomen of the Year; Patricia ‘Trish’ Rodriguez, Kaiser Permanente
Sacramentan of the Year: Kevin M. Nagle, Sacramento Republic FC