David Eckstein(Blue Jays):
The Blue Jays' lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Braves featured a new twist: David Eckstein, Toronto's 5-foot-7 middle infielder, was penciled in as the team's designated hitter.
Eckstein In Rare Role For Finale
Russell Branyan(Brewers):
It was just one of those things. It made sense -- a fit for both sides. Manager Ned Yost attributed it to luck. Whatever the case may be, Russell Branyan's emergence as a dangerous left-handed bat in the lineup has been a boon for the Brewers.
Branyan, Brewers Fit Perfectly Together
Dan Haren(Diamondbacks):
As closers go, Brandon Lyon had become about as predictable as a finely tuned automobile. Over his last 27 appearances entering Sunday, the D-backs reliever had allowed runs in only one game.
D-Backs Stung By Marlins' Late Rally
Ronnie Belliard(Nationals):
Ronnie Belliard's home run in the bottom of the 12th inning helped the Nationals defeat the Orioles, 3-2, in front of a record-paying crowd of 39,824 fans at Nationals Park on Sunday afternoon.
Belliard's Walk-Off Blast Powers Nats
So Taguchi(Phillies):
Manuel needed a leftfielder to replace Pat Burrell in the seventh inning Saturday, and he chose Eric Bruntlett over So Taguchi. Bruntlett has played 55 of his 313 big-league games in the outfield. Taguchi has played 518 of his 521 in the outfield.
Taguchi Snubbed
Troy Percival(Rays):
For veteran closer Troy Percival, a little rest did plenty of good.
Percival Bounces Back From Rough Outing
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