Diamond Update

AL Player of the Week
Ben Zobrist, Rays
Zobrist made hsitory with his big day in Minnesota with 10 RBIs in a day-night DH. But he was raking the rest of the week as well. He hit .480 with a 1.561 OPS, three homers and 15 RBIs. He scored eight runs, had four doubles and stole three bags without getting caught.

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daily_stat-05-04-11

Complete game for Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano in his career. He got it Tuesday night when he threw a no-hitter against the White Sox.

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daily_stat-05-03-11

Home record for the Cleveland Indians during April. The Tribe got their 12th home win on June 12 last year.

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daily_quote-05-3-11

“It was pretty cool. I don’t like to give Philadelphia fans too much credit. But they got this one right.”

David Wright of the New York Mets commenting on the fans in Philadelphia breaking out in a USA! chant upon hearing the news of Osama bin Laden's death.

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daily_quote-05-2-11

"It was a good win for us and obviously a huge win for America."

Mets manager Terry Collins on the Mets' 14-inning win at Philadelphia and the successful military operation in eliminating terrorist leader Osama bin Laden.

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daily_stat-04-29-11

Consecutive games with a hit for the Dodgers' Andre Ethier. He currently has the longest April hitting streak in MLB history.

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daily_stat-04-28-11

Boston lefthander Jon Lester's record in 16 vs. the Orioles. According to STATS, that is the most wins without a loss by any active pitcher against any club. He faces Baltimore tonight.

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daily_quote-04-28-11

"No one handed me the Dodgers and no one is going to take it away from me."

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt on MLB assuming control of the team last week.

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daily_stat-04-27-11

Home runs by the Yankees in their first 20 games.

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daily_stat-04-26-11

Shutouts for the Phillies' pitching staff in their first 22 games.