Terry Francona was appreciative of Daisuke Matsuzaka’s effort on Friday night.

Injured Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez had some words for Roger Clemens.

Ron Roenicke is managing the Angels while Mike Scioscia attends his son’s high school graduation.

Mark Loretta is ok with his utility role for the Astros.

Mike Piazza is on target to return to the A’s lineup in mid-June.

Roy Halladay will start on Thursday for the Jays when he returns from the DL much earlier than anticipated.

Braves manager Bobby Cox is now one ejection away from tying the all-time record.

Tony Gwynn got to see his son, Tony Jr. play for the Brewers on Friday night.

Cardinals 2B Adam Kennedy hopes to step his hitting up against lefties.

The Cubs bullpen leads the National League in losses.

Devil Rays pitcher Scott Kazmir hopes to overcome the control issues that plagued him in his last 3 starts.

The Diamondbacks offense is starting to come together.

Dodgers catcher Russell Martin is on the verge of being a superstar if he isn’t already.

Giants OF Barry Bonds is wearing his cross earring again.

The Indians are 12-4 against teams in their division, the AL Central.

Mariners sucky starter Jeff Weaver is set to throw a simulated game on Tuesday before he returns from the DL.

Josh Johnson will return to the Marlins rotation in mid-June.

Jon Rauch hasn’t lost his setup job with the Nationals just yet.

Nick Markakis has found his groove for the Orioles since being moved to the #2 spot in the lineup. Only good thing Perlozzo has done it seems.

Padres broadcaster Jerry Coleman has no regrets about the time he spent in the military.

Michael Zagurski is enjoying his time in the big leagues with the Phillies.

Pirates catcher Ryan Doumit is feeling good after getting in the head with a backswing on Friday night.

Brad Wilkerson will go on a rehab assignment Tuesday for the Rangers.

Bill Bray suffered a setback during his rehab assignment for the Reds.

Ryan Spilborghs is off to a hot start since his callup to the Rockies.

The Royals lost rookie closer Joakim Soria to the DL with shoulder inflammation.

Fernando Rodney went on the DL for the Tigers with right shoulder tendonitis.

Twins OF Torii Hunter isn’t stressed just because it’s his contract year.

The White Sox altered their rotation after being rained out on Saturday.

Matt DeSalvo will start on Monday for the Yankees despite getting lit up in relief on Friday night.