The Day in Review

Today's blast from the past: Scott Podsednik! The current Rockie got on base three times and stole two bases. He's been effective so far this season in a reserve role and if you need steals, keep him on your radar screen. 

Injury News

• Not a lot of major injury news. Rich Harden has another rehab start scheduled Tuesday and will be back in a week if things go well. Curt Schilling is going to being throwing this week but is due for an All-Star Break return.

Notable Performances

• Curtis Granderson has rewarded owners who waited on him for the month of April. He hit another HR today, to give him 5 and a .317 average in 11 games. 
• Scott Kazmir returned, throwing 90 pitches in four innings against Boston. He gave up four runs and will face the Angels later this week - it may take him some time to regain total effectiveness.
• Joakim Soria quietly has a 15/1 K/BB ratio to go with 8 saves in 8 chances. If Detroit and Cleveland continue to struggle, that only enhances his value. Closers on bad teams always have a chance of getting traded, but as Zach said recently, the Royals don't look like your typical deadline seller this season.

Tune in to Red Sox-Tigers on ESPN tomorrow night - should be a great series. Also, congrats to the Pens for winning against the Rangers today! My boys are on their way to the Cup!!

That's what you need to know about the day.