Big Papi still doesn’t understand why he was ejected on Friday night.

Angel stud pitcher John Lackey is probably All-Star Game bound.

The Astros’ Mark Loretta is comfy at shortstop right now.

Oakland added Ruddy Lugo to their roster on Saturday.

Curtis Thigpen hopes to stay in Toronto for a long time.

The Braves have one of their hot bats on the bench in Matt Diaz.

Corey Koskie still has a long ways back to the Brewers.

The Cardinals put David Eckstein on the 15 day DL with back spasms.

The Cubs Triple-A team in Iowa has provided 8 guys that are helping the big club right now.

Devil Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir is looking forward to taking some hacks at the plate.

A.J. Hinch has been successful as the Diamondbacks farm director.

New Dodgers hitting coach Bill Mueller is a new breed of coach.

Giants OF Randy Winn is learning how to play the famed Green Monster.

Indians skipper Eric Wedge can handle the heat from his decison-making on Friday night.

Jose Lopez has moved to third base for the Mariners for the time being.

Marlins 2B Dan Uggla is playing like an All-Star right now.

The Mets didn’t think Clemens was that overwhelming on Friday night.

Washington has five pitchers working their way back to the big club.

The Orioles have new blood in their bullpen.

Brian Giles is progressing in his return to the Padres.

Phillies skipper Charlie Manuel is trying to find a way to slow his slugger Ryan Howard down.

Jack Wilson has worked his way back to the starting lineup for the Pirates.

Kevin Millwood has gone 0-5 with a 10.05 ERA in his last seven starts for the Rangers.

Bill Bray hopes to start a rehab assignment soon for the Reds.

Cory Sullivan is unsure of his role with the Rockies.

Esteban German took a day off on Saturday for the Royals to rest his aching body.

Kenny Rogers is just about ready to rejoin the Tigers rotation.

Jason Kubel has been struggling lately for the Twins.

The White Sox recalled David Aardsma from Triple-A Charlotte.

Jorge Posada will see some time at first base this week for the Yankees.