While Bartolo Colon may have quietly signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the A's in the offseason, he's definitely making his presence felt less than a month into the season.
MLB.com Stars of the Game: Sunday, April 22
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out. Here are April 22's Mane Men of the Day.
Markakis strikes back to toss Angels in 10
Nick Markakis responded to manager Buck Showalter's ejection, hitting a two-run single in the eighth, then another RBI knock in the 10th, lifting the Orioles to a 3-2 win over the Angels on Sunday.
First-place Dodgers welcome hot Braves to LA
Chris Capuano gets the start as the Dodgers head home to Dodger Stadium to take on Jair Jurrjens and the Braves on Monday.
Hundley helps Padres gain split with Phils
Nick Hundley drove in a career-high four runs and Anthony Bass didn't allow an earned run in six innings on Sunday, as the Padres defeated the Phillies, 6-1, in front of a crowd of 26,759 at Petco Park.
Parra's slam snaps D-backs' five-game skid
On the back of Gerardo Parra's grand slam, the D-backs snapped their five-game losing streak by defeating the Braves, 6-4, at Chase Field on Sunday.
Ross lifts A's past Tribe on his 25th birthday
Tyson Ross, making his second start of the season on his birthday Sunday, allowed just four hits and, through 6 2/3 innings, surrendered only one run while helping the A's to a 5-1 win against the Tribe.
Brewers hope Aramis finally gets hot vs. Astros
Aramis Ramirez is off to a slow start, but he has tremendous career numbers against the Astros, whom the Brewers face on Monday at Miller Park. Right-hander Zack Greinke starts for Milwaukee, while Lucas Harrell starts for Houston.
Injuries play into opener between Phils, D-backs
Kyle Kendrick will take injured Cliff Lee's place in the Phillies' rotation to open their series on Monday against the D-backs, who are pressing reliever Wade Miley into starting service to cover for injuries of their own.
Rangers, Yanks to clash on full head of steam
The Rangers, who finished their road trip 8-1, return home to face the Yankees, who ripped the rival Red Sox for two straight games before the finale was rained out.
Romero, Blue Jays winners against Royals
Lefty Ricky Romero was solid for eight innings and Brett Lawrie helped him with a two-run single in a four-run fifth as the Blue Jays posted a 5-3 win over the Royals on Sunday at Kauffman Stadium.
Schafer's first slam backs Wandy's gem
Jordan Schafer hit his first career grand slam and Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings as the Astros beat the Dodgers, 12-0, on Sunday at Minute Maid Park.
Royals counting on Chen to stop Kauffman skid
Bruce Chen will toe the rubber for Kansas City and will oppose right-hander Brandon Morrow in Monday's series finale, as the Royals try to snap a 10-game losing streak, including nine in a row on this homestand.
Cuddyer's double propels Rox to win over Crew
Michael Cuddyer hit a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning on Sunday, as the Rockies downed Milwaukee, 4-1, in the rubber game at Miller Park.
Disputed squeeze bunt leads to Texas' win
By the time Comerica Park had emptied Sunday afternoon after the Rangers' 3-2 win, those who had seen replays were generally in agreement that the 11th-inning bunt attempt that plated the deciding run was actually foul. The Tigers, who were on the short end of the call, refused to call foul over the way the decision unfolded.
Rangers squeeze out series win in Detroit
Rangers utility infielder Alberto Gonzalez smiled, but he did not lie. He was sitting at his locker after the Rangers' 3-2 victory over the Tigers and was asked if the game-winning bunt hit his knee. “Yes,” he said.
Marquis, Twins welcome scuffling Red Sox
The Twins and Red Sox begin a three-game series at Target Field Monday night in a matchup of teams that were slow out of the gate this season.