Ike's Hitting Streak Snapped, Fuld Scuffling

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 2 doubles (his 2nd and 3rd) against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-6 with 1 double (his 7th) and 1 RBI against the A's.

Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 6th) against the Mariners.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Royals.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 0-4 against the Phillies.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 against the Angels.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning against the Rangers.

Marquis Freakishly Good Against The Freak

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 10th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Astros. Braun leads all of MLB in HRs.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 5th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Phillies.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 with 2 doubles (his 2nd and 3rd) and 2 RBIs against the Royals.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Mariners.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 against the A's.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Angels. Fuld is 0 for his last 13.

Jason Marquis picked up his 3rd win of the year and the 4th complete game shutout (7th complete game) of his career. Marquis pitched 9 scoreless innings on 5 hits, 0 BBs, and 7 Ks against Tim Lincecum and the Giants. His groundball to flyball ratio was 14-6. He was also 1-3 with 1 RBI at the plate. Marquis' K/BB ratio stands at 24/5, which is outstanding. His next win will be the 100th of his career.

Ike Riding A 10-Game Hitting Streak

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 double (his 8th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Nationals.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 double (his 6th), 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 4th) against the Blue Jays.

Batting 6th in the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Rays, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Rays. In the 2nd game batting 7th, Valencia was 0-3.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-2 with 2 BBs and 1 run scored against the Orioles. Youk was pulled from the game with a sore hip. It doesn't look like it's too serious.

Batting leadoff in the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Twins, Sam Fuld was 0-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Twins. In the 2nd game, Fuld was 0-5.

John Grabow pitched 1 scoreless inning against the Diamondbacks.

Youk Goes Yard, Braun Breaks Record

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 5th), 3 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Orioles.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-2 with 3 BBs, 1 double (his 7th), and 2 runs scored against the Twins. Fuld's 3 BBs are a career-best in a game.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 run scored against the Nationals. Ike scored what turned out to be the game-winning run in the 9th inning.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-2 with 2 BBs, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 3rd) against the Blue Jays.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-4 with 1 HBP against the Reds. Braun has reached base safely in 24 consecutive games, breaking the franchise record held by Robin Yount.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Rays.

Beast Mode

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 9th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Reds. In his last 5 games, Braun has gone deep 4 times. He has 5 HRs in his last 7 games.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 3-4 with 1 double (his 7th) and 2 runs scored against the Nationals.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 RBI against the Orioles.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 with 1 BB against the Blue Jays.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 K against the Angels.

John Grabow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 hit and 1 K against the Rockies.

Braun Making It Look Easy Right Now

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 8th), 2 RBIs, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 3rd) against the Reds.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 5th), and 1 RBI against the Blue Jays.

Marquis In A Groove

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-3 with 2 BBs (1 IBB), 1 double (his 6th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Diamondbacks.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 2 BBs and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 SB (his 2nd) against the Royals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 SB (his 2nd) against the Atros.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 against the Blue Jays.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Indians.

Jason Marquis picked up his 2nd win of the year. He went 6 innings and gave up 3 runs on 8 hits, 2 BBs, and 2 Ks against the Pirates. His groundball to flyball ratio was 13-6. At the plate, he was 2-3. Marquis has 4 consecutive quality starts to begin the year.

John Grabow pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run (0 earned) on 2 hits and 1 BB against the Dodgers.

The Legend Of Sam Fuld Grows

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 7th), 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Astros. Going oppo there with authority. Braun only had 2 opposite field HRs in 2010. He's already matched that total in 2011.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 4th), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Diamondbacks. Wow, that was a moonshot! Ike has homered in each of his last 3 games.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 4th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Angels. Good to see Youk back in the lineup.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 2nd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Indians. Turned on that one.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-3 with 2 BBs, 2 runs scored, and 1 SB (his 10th) against the Blue Jays. Fuld leads the Majors in stolen bases. Could we be looking at 30+ SBs? Maybe even 40? I wouldn't doubt it. And ho-hum, another great catch.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Royals.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 hit and 1 K against the Mariners.

Three 3-Hit Games

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 6th), 3 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Astros. Braun has drawn 16 BBs against 10 Ks.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 3-5 with 1 HR (his 5th), 1 double (his 4th), 3 runs scored, and 1 RBI against the Royals. Kinsler has 3 multi-hit games and 4 extra base hits in his last 4 games. Looks like his low BABIP is starting to normalize.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 3-5 with 1 triple (his 2nd), 3 runs scored, 1 RBI, and 2 SBs (his 8th and 9th) against the Blue Jays. Fuld wasn't good enough last year to be the Cubs' 4th outfielder over Xavier Nady...

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 3rd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Diamondbacks. Ike has gone yard in 2 consecutive games. His two-run shot in the 7th inning gave the Mets the lead and ultimately the win.

John Grabow pitched 2 scoreless innings on 1 hit and 2 Ks against the Dodgers.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 hit and 1 K against the Mariners.

Braun Gets 5-Year Contract Extension

The Brewers signed Ryan Braun to a 5-year, $105 million contract extension with a mutual option for 2021. Braun was already under contract through 2015, so he is now guaranteed $145.5 million through 2020.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 HR (his 2nd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 2-5 with 2 RBIs against the White Sox.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 with 1 SB (his 1st) against the Orioles.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-1 against the Angels. Youk fouled a pitch off his left shin in the 1st inning and was taken out of the game in the 2nd inning. Fortunately, X-rays were negative. However, Terry Francona said that Youk is "pretty sore." Don't be surprised if he sits out the next few games.

Grabow Pitches Twice In One Day

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 3rd), 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored against the A's.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 with 3 RBIs against the Orioles.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-5 with 1 run scored against the Phillies.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 against the White Sox.

In game 1 of a doubleheader against the Padres, John Grabow picked up his 3rd hold of the season. He pitched 2/3 of an inning. In game 2, Grabow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 hit and 1 BB.

Braun Over Brains

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 2 BBs, 1 HR (his 5th), 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored against the Phillies.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 5th) against the Astros.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-5 with 1 RBI against the Angels.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the A's.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 against the White Sox.

Batting 6th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Orioles.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning on 1 hit and 1 BB against the Red Sox.

An Offensive Explosion

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 2-5 with 1 double (his 5th), 1 HR (his 2nd), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Blue Jays. Youk nearly hit 2 oppo HRs in this game.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-3 with 2 BBs, 1 double (his 3rd), 1 triple (his 1st), and 1 run scored against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 4-4 with 1 double (his 6th) and 1 run scored against the White Sox. Also made this great diving catch in center field. Who would have thought that Desmond Jennings would be blocked by Sam Fuld? Fearless prediction: Fuld's WAR will rival Matt Garza's this year.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 3-4 with 1 BB, 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Phillies. Braun hit a sacrifice fly to the deepest part of Citizens Bank Park in center field in the 12th inning to give the Brewers the lead and ultimately the win. Is this the year Braun wins MVP?

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 with 1 RBI and 2 runs scored against the Orioles.

Major Minor League News

I can't be certain, but it looks like Drew Pomeranz might be a member of the tribe. Pomeranz was drafted by the Indians in 2010 as the 5th overall pick. He's a 22-year old southpaw who dominated at Ole Miss. Baseball America has him ranked as the 61st best prospect in the Minors and the 4th best prospect in the Indians' farm system, and that was without even throwing a pitch yet!

Someone on a Yahoo group I belong to wrote this post about Pomeranz:

HI Gang. My guess is the next impact MOT to hit The Show is Jason Kipnis. Cleveland drafted him in the 2ND round out of ASU as a corner outfielder. He hits for average (.300 at each pro stop) but he probably has average power for a corner OFer, and Cleveland moved him to 2B. Due to his work ethic, Cleveland Mgmt loves him and gives him a high ceiling offensively and defensively. Last June, Cleveland tabbed another MOT and made him their 2010 1ST Round pick (5th overall pick), a 6' 5" 190 lb. LHP from Ole Miss.

A few years ago I had an email back-and-forth with minor league pitcher Mike Pomeranz. He was a Class A pitcher (2 cards-88 Elizabethton & 89 Kenosha) in the Twins' system who became a newscaster/anchor at a Minneapolis TV station. In the emails he confirmed he is Jewish. This is the baseball family. Mike's brother Pat played minor league ball as well (White Sox). Mike has two sons who are pitchers-high school all-american Stuart (Stl 2nd round pick in 2003) and college 1ST team all-american Drew. Cleveland just drafted 21-year-old Drew in 2010, gave him a $2.65 million signing bonus and assigned him to High A Kinston in the Carolina League. In his first 2 pro starts facing 21-24 year olds, he pitched 11 innings, gave up 3 hits, 0 earned runs, 2 walks & 17 Ks. Devastating pro start. The report on him is he has a 92-93 MPH fast ball, curveball (best pitch) and breaking ball.

The way Cleveland has dumped salary, grabbed nearly 20 prospects in exchange for Cy Young winners C.C. Sabathia and Cliff Lee, Victor Martinez and Casey Blake too, they could make a run for the roses a couple years out with two impact MOT draftees on the roster-Kipnis & Pomeranz. Keep them on your radar.

2011 baseball draft lies just ahead. Will be on the lookout for newbies.

Dog out.

If Pomeranz really is Jewish, the Indians' farm system is stacked with up and coming MOTs. In addition to Pomeranz, they've got Jason Kipnis (who was mentioned above and is ranked by Baseball America as the 54th best prospect in the Minors), Jason Knapp (injuries have slowed him down, but he was ranked as the 64th best prospect coming into 2010), Eric Berger, and Alex Kaminsky. Pomeranz is also supposed to have the best curveball in the Indians' farm system while Knapp possesses the best fastball.

Marquis Beats Braun's Brewers

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 4th), and 1 RBI against the Braves.

Batting 3rd in the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Nationals, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Nationals. In the 2nd game, Braun was 2-4 with 1 triple (his 1st).

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 2-5 against the Twins.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 HBP and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Rays.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Jason Marquis picked up his 1st win of the season. He went 7 innings and gave up 2 runs on 9 hits, 1 BB, and 4 Ks against the Brewers. His groundball to flyball ratio was 16-4. At the plate, he was 1-3 with 1 run scored. Braun was 1-3 with 1 BB against him. Marquis has started the season with 3 consecutive quality starts to go with a K/BB ratio of 15-3.

Breslow Coming Around On The Mound

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 double (his 4th) and 1 RBI against the Blue Jays.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Twins.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Rays.

Batting 5th in the 1st game of a doubleheader against the Braves, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 BB. Batting 5th in the 2nd game, Ike was 0-3.

Craig Breslow picked up his 2nd hold of the season. He pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 BB against the Tigers.

John Grabow pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up 2 runs on 1 hit, 3 BBs, and 1 K against the Rockies.

Youk Gets The Monkey Off His Back

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-2 with 2 BBs, 1 HR (his 1st), 2 RBIs, and 2 runs scored against the Blue Jays.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 3-4 with 1 double (his 5th) and 1 run scored against the Twins.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 double (his 1st) and 1 RBI against the Rays.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 BB against the Nationals.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 2 BBs and 1 RBI against the Yankees.

Craig Breslow picked up his 1st hold of the season. He pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Tigers.

Valencia's Middle Name Is Clutch

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 3-4 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Rays. Valencia's RBI-single in the 10th inning gave the Twins a 3-2 lead, but they couldn't hold on - in part - because of Sam Fuld.

Batting leadoff, Fuld was 2-5 with 1 run scored and 1 SB (his 7th) against the Twins. Fuld got on base with a 1-out single in the bottom of the 10th inning before Johnny Damon hit a walkoff HR.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-2 with 2 BBs, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 1st) against the Pirates.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 0-2 with 2 BBs and 1 run scored against the Rockies in the 1st game of a doubleheader. Batting 5th in the 2nd game, Ike was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored.

Kinsler Cooling Off

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Pirates.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Rockies.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Tigers.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Royals.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings on 1 K against the White Sox.

Breslow And Grabow, Doh!

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 2 BBs and 1 RBI against the Royals. Valencia's lone hit was a big one. In the 10th inning with the bases loaded, Valencia came through with a walkoff single.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 RBI and 1 SB (his 6th) against the Red Sox.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 HBP against the Rays.

Pinch hitting for Josh Hamilton, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 against the Tigers.

Craig Breslow pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits and 1 BB against the White Sox.

John Grabow pitched 1 inning and gave up 4 runs (3 earned) on 5 hits against the Astros.

Fuld Solidifying Himself As A Starter?

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 4-6 with 1 HR (his 1st), 1 triple (his 1st), 2 doubles (his 3rd and 4th), 3 RBIs, and 3 runs scored against the Red Sox. He was a single away from hitting for the cycle. Wow, what a game. Fuld set career-highs for a game in hits, extra base hits, RBIs, and runs scored.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 2 BBs and 1 double (his 3rd) against the Rays.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored against the Rockies.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 against the Tigers.

John Grabow picked up his 2nd hold of the season. He pitched 2/3 of an inning on 1 hit and 1 BB against the Astros.

Solid Day For Everyone

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 HR (his 4th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Orioles.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 4th), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Cubs.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 BB (IBB) and 1 RBI against the Nationals.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-4 with 1 double (his 2nd) and 1 run scored against the White Sox.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 2-4 against the A's.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 2 BBs and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Jason Marquis got a no decision against the Mets. He went 6 innings and gave up 3 runs on 7 hits, 2 BBs, and 9 Ks. This is the 1st time Marquis has racked up 9 Ks in a game since 2004.

What A Catch!

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-3 with 1 HBP, 1 triple (his 1st), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Nationals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored against the Cubs.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-4 against the Orioles in the 1st game of a doubleheader. In the 2nd game, Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-4 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Yankees.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-5 with 1 SB (his 5th) against the White Sox. Fuld made a terrific catch in right field to rob Juan Pierre of a bases-clearing double or triple. If you haven't seen it, it's worth a look. Fuld sure is fun to watch in the outfield. Gets good reads, takes good routes, covers a lot of ground, gets the ball in quickly, just a great outfielder.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-4 against the A's.

John Grabow pitched 1/3 of an inning on 1 K against the Brewers.

Youk's Patience Pays Off

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 run scored against the A's.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-1 with 3 BBs and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 RBI against the Nationals.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Cubs.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 0-4 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the White Sox. It will be interesting to see if Fuld winds up getting more playing time because of Manny's abrupt retirement.

Fuld Utilizes His Speed

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 3rd), 2 RBIs, and 1 run scored against the Braves.

Batting leadoff, Sam Fuld was 1-3 with 1 BB and 3 SBs (his 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) against the White Sox. Good to see Joe Maddon give Fuld the green light.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 1-4 against the Phillies.

Batting 5th, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the Indians.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 against the Yankees.

Ike Off To A Fast Start

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 2-4 with 1 double (his 3rd) and 2 RBIs against the Phillies.

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 2-3 with 1 double (his 1st) and 1 SB (his 1st) against the Angels.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Mariners.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Braves.

Batting 5th, Kevin Youkilis was 0-4 against the Indians.

John Grabow pitched 1 inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits and 2 Ks against the Diamondbacks.

Braun's Game-Winner

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 2-2 with 2 BBs and 1 RBI against the Braves. Braun's RBI-single in the 3rd inning turned out to be the game-winner for the Brewers.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 1-4 with 1 BB, 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Phillies.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Yankees.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Mariners.

Batting 5th, Kevin Youkilis was 0-2 with 2 BBs against the Indians.

Jason Marquis received a no decision in his season debut against the Marlins. He went 6 1/3 innings and gave up 2 runs on 6 hits, 0 BBs, and 2 Ks against the Marlins. He was also 1-2 at the plate with 1 sacrifice bunt.

Grabow Life By The Horns

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 against the Braves.

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 0-3 with 1 BB, 1 run scored, and 1 SB (his 1st) against the Mariners.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 with 1 BB against the Yankees.

John Grabow picked up his 1st hold of the season. He pitched 1/3 of an inning against the Diamondbacks.

Lots Of Long Balls

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-1 with 2 BBs, 1 HBP, 1 HR (his 3rd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Red Sox. We're 3 games into the 2011 season, and Kinsler already has 3 HRs.

Batting cleanup, Ike Davis was 2-5 with 1 HR (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 2 runs scored against the Marlins. Davis hit the HR on a 3-0 count.

Batting 7th, Danny Valencia was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 HR (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays. The HR was Valencia's 1st hit of the year.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 HR (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Reds.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 run scored against the Rangers.

Batting 9th, Sam Fuld was 0-2 with 1 BB against the Orioles. Fuld showed his defensive prowess with this throw to the plate, nailing J.J. Hardy trying to score from 2nd, and this great catch in foul territory.

Kinsler Does It Again

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 2-4 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 1st), 1 HR (his 2nd), 1 RBI, and 3 runs scored against the Red Sox. Kinsler has led off both games this season with a HR. He is the only MLB player in history to start a season with 2 leadoff HRs.

Batting 5th, Ike Davis was 2-3 with 1 BB, 2 doubles (his 1st and 2nd), and 1 RBI against the Marlins.

Batting 5th, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB and 1 double (his 2nd) against the Rangers.

Batting 3rd, Ryan Braun was 1-4 with 1 run scored against the Reds.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-3 against the Blue Jays.

Sam Fuld was 0-1 against the Orioles.

Craig Breslow pitched 1/3 of an inning and gave up 1 run on 2 hits against the Mariners.

Kinsler Leads Off With Authority

Batting leadoff, Ian Kinsler was 1-5 with 1 HR (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Red Sox.

Batting cleanup, Kevin Youkilis was 1-3 with 1 BB, 1 double (his 1st), 1 RBI, and 1 run scored against the Rangers.

Batting 6th, Ike Davis was 0-3 with 1 BB and 1 RBI against the Marlins.

Batting 8th, Danny Valencia was 0-4 with 1 RBI and 1 run scored against the Blue Jays.

John Grabow pitched 1 scoreless inning on 1 BB and 1 K against the Pirates.

Craig Breslow picked up his 1st loss of the season. He pitched 2/3 of an inning and gave up 3 runs (2 earned) on 3 hits, 1 BB, and 1 K against the Mariners. Breslow didn't pitch much in Spring Training because of an injury, so it might take him awhile to get it together.