Yadier Molina Has A Memorable Mother's Day

There have been a lot of special moments on recent Mother’s Days in the major leagues.

Post-Dispatch

Bill Hall & Brock Peterson To Play For Mexicali

It was announced to Bill Hall, Luke Montz, Anthony Slama, Brock Peterson and Chris Roberson as the first for this year. Where he mentioned that the needs of the team planned to use a 5 hitters and one pitcher, who will fill the closer's job.  (translated)

Mexicali Official Site

Bill Hall Planning To Make Comeback

Bill Hall Twitter

Long Island Signs Bob Zimmermann & Bill Hall, Acitvates Dontrelle Willis, & Releases Royce Ring

The Long Island Ducks today announced the signings of pitcher Bob Zimmermann and MLB veteran utility player Bill Hall and activated starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis from the inactive list. Zimmermann returns for his third season in a Ducks uniform while Hall begins his first season on Long Island and in the Atlantic League. In corresponding roster moves, the Ducks have released infielder Gabe Suarez and left-handed pitcher Royce Ring. The Ducks have also traded infielder Murray Watts to the El Paso Diablos of the American Association in exchange for future considerations.

Long Island Official Site

Angles Release Bill Hall

Steve Klauke Twitter

Cardinals Sign Brady Adamek To Minors Deal

St. Louis Cardinals
Signed: RHP Brady Adamek (NDFA—Oakland)
Optioned to Triple-A: SS Ryan Jackson
Placed on 7-day DL: 2B Luis Mateo

Baseball America

Albert Pujols Says His Contract Won't Be A Drag

here is already speculation that Albert Pujols' 10-year, $240-million contract will become as heavy a burden on the Angels as Alex Rodriguez's 10-year, $275-million deal is on the New York Yankees.

LA Times

Bill Hall Re-Signs With Angels

Mike DiGiovanna Twitter

Angels Release Bill Hall

Alden Gonzalez Twitter

Albert Pujols Used To Dealing With Plantar Fasciitis

For most of his career, seemingly dating to 2003, Albert Pujols has played through plantar fasciitis on his left foot.

Anaheim Official Site

Albert Pujols On Track To Play First Base Within Next Week

Even with all the speculation about when Albert Pujols' knee will be fully healthy and when he'll be able to play in the field, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the timetable for his star first baseman is relatively clear in his mind.

Anaheim Official Site

Courtesy Runner Takes Albert Pujols' Place On Bases

It wasn't a local kickball game, but it felt like it the two times Albert Pujols reached base and gave way to what can simply be called a "courtesy runner."

Anaheim Official Site

Albert Pujols Adamant About Being Ready For Opening Day

Albert Pujols, still methodically working his way back from arthroscopic surgery on his right knee, is adamant about being ready by Opening Day.

Anaheim Official Site

Mark DeRosa To Begin Rehab After All-Star Break

Also on the injury front, Mark DeRosa is expected to begin a rehab assignment shortly after the All-Star break. He's to accompany the team to San Diego for the first series after the break and then report to Class A San Jose.

SF Gate

Giants To Sign Bill Hall

The Giants, reacting swiftly to the loss of second baseman Freddy Sanchez, will sign free-agent infielder Bill Hall, according to a major-league source.

Fox Sports

Astros Release Bill Hall

Bill Hall, the Astros' biggest free-agent signing this offseason, quietly packed his bags and his thoughts late Friday while exchanging hugs and handshakes with what are now former teammates. His days in Houston are done.

Astros Official Site

Bud Norris Has Cardinals In His Sights

Losers of three in a row and four of five, the Astros will try to right the ship Wednesday in the start of a two-game series with the Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Right-hander Bud Norris is scheduled to take the mound for Houston against Cards right-hander Kyle Lohse.

Cardinals Official Site

Bernie Bytes 4-27-11: Tony LaRussa Should Rethink Bullpen Strategy

Second-guessing (or first-guessing) the manager is a traditional part of baseball. For fans and media, it's one of the most appealing aspects of watching the game. What should the manager do here? Where did he go wrong? That dialogue has been going on forever. And will continue to go on forever.

Bernie's Five Minutes

Lance Lynn Shows Signs Of Brilliance

Top prospect Lance Lynn may be the odd man out in the Cardinals' rotation, but he's showing enough promising signs this spring to suggest that a big league call-up in 2011 is a very real possibility.

MiLB Official Site

Brett Wallace's Seven-RBI Day Carries Astros

Powered by Brett Wallace's grand slam, the Astros toppled the Orioles, 14-8, on Tuesday afternoon at Ed Smith Stadium.

Astros Official Site