With the Red Sox and Blue Jays emerging victorious from Tuesday's action, it marks the first time since June 23, 1995, that all teams in multiple divisions are above .500. Entering Wednesday, the entirety of the American League East and National League East are sitting north of .500.
Wieters ejected for heated fifth-inning exchange
Matt Wieters was ejected from Tuesday night's contest against the Blue Jays in the bottom of the fifth inning after an exchange with home-plate umpire Doug Eddings.
Back ailment forces Weaver to 15-day DL
The Angels placed right-hander Jered Weaver on the disabled list on Tuesday, recalling righty Garrett Richards from Triple-A Salt Lake to take his place.
Gutierrez begins playing in Arizona
Center fielder Franklin Gutierrez, on the disabled list since the start of the season with a torn pectoral muscle and then plantar fasciitis in his right heel, had four at-bats in an unofficial extended spring training game in Phoenix on Tuesday.
Marquis signs Minors deal with Padres
The Padres signed right-hander Jason Marquis to a Minor League contract Tuesday, one day after he was designated for assignment and released by the Minnesota Twins. Marquis will report to Double-A San Antonio.
Solano brothers enjoy reunion in Majors
Washington called up catcher Jhonatan Solano from Triple-A Syracuse, which meant during Tuesday night's game in Miami, he would be staring across the field at his brother, Donovan, a utility player for the Marlins, in the home dugout.
A's taking their time with Manny
The A's are in no rush to add Manny Ramirez to the big-league roster, a notion confirmed by assistant general manager David Forst on Tuesday.
Under the weather, Hamilton starts anyway
Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton was in the lineup on Tuesday night, although he was still suffering from an upper respiratory ailment.
Hurdle giving Barmes break to work on swing
With Jordy Mercer on his bench and ready to either back up Josh Harrison or start himself at short, manager Clint Hurdle has the chance to do something that has been on his mind for a while. Get Clint Barmes off the frontline for an extended period, and get him into his batting laboratory.
Matsui gets right to work for Rays
Veteran Japanese and Major League outfielder Hideki Matsui joined the Rays on Tuesday and played left field while batting sixth against the White Sox.
Progress of Utley, Howard will shape Phils' plan
Asked if he would take a hitter or pitcher if the Phillies had only one trade to make, Charlie Manuel thought long and hard before he said, “Being as I think we're going to get [Chase] Utley and [Ryan] Howard back, I think I'd take a pitcher.”
Crawford tweaking throwing mechanics
When left fielder Carl Crawford attempts to throw again, perhaps as soon as in 10 days, he'll have an altered throwing motion to help keep his left elbow healthy.
Marlins' decision time nears for Gaby
The 10-day waiting period to call Gaby Sanchez back up is Wednesday. Miami optioned the first baseman to Triple-A New Orleans on May 20. By league rule, barring replacing someone who was placed on the disabled list, any player optioned must stay at least 10 days in the Minor Leagues before being brought back up.
Hutchison's start provides relief for bullpen
Rookie right-hander Drew Hutchison provided the Blue Jays with a much-needed quality start on Monday night in a development that will go a long way toward helping an overtaxed bullpen.
Rangers, Oswalt agree on one-year deal
The Rangers signed Roy Oswalt to a one-year contract worth $5 million with another $1 million in incentives on Tuesday.
Dyson not pleased with Perez's gesture after K
Jarrod Dyson was upset enough over striking out in the ninth inning against the Indians on Monday, but what the Royals outfielder saw when he examined video of his at-bat against Cleveland closer Chris Perez after the game irked him even more.
Prosecution rests case in Clemens trial
The prosecution in the federal perjury trial of Roger Clemens rested its case Tuesday afternoon, but not before Judge Reggie Walton granted a defense motion to dismiss two of the 15 acts involved in the obstruction of Congress charge against the former star pitcher.