Diamond Rundown – Edition Three
seamheads.com 4/21/2008 — Facts, figures and other tidbits from the third week of the ’08 major league baseball season. Going Deep: On Monday, Kansas City’s Zack Greinke followed Brian Bannister’s 3-hit complete game win over the Twins with a 5-hit complete game win of his own against the Mariners. It was the first time the Royals had back-to-back complete games since Blake Stein and Mac Suzuki did it on August ...

Roto Chronicles: American League – April 21
seamheads.com 4/21/2008 — It’s a long season, let’s practice a little patience. While you may start getting frustrated with the start of a couple of your star players, it is still worth waiting awhile longer as the season settles into a rhythm before acting upon their initial disappontment. Though, at the same time try to send out feelers and see if anybody might be willing to part with a C.C. Sabathia or Robinson ...

Blocked Prospects: Jed Lowerie
mlbtraderumors.com 4/21/2008 — Jed Lowrie is in Boston's starting lineup -- for now. Lowrie started at shortstop last night, and went 2 for 3 with a run and an RBI. In his debut Tuesday night, he went 1 for 4 with three RBIs. But don't expect Lowrie to be around for long. He's ...

You Know It's Baseball Season When Fat Yanks-Red Sox Fans Are Killing Each Other [Scary Yanks Sox Fans]
deadspin.com 4/21/2008 — Last week, the Red Sox and Yankees battled it out at Yankee Stadium. You might have heard about it. But we just today saw this shot above and, more to the point, the rather amazing video after the jump of a real, live Yankees-Red Sox fan fight.  ...

Cashman: Sorry Hank, Joba's staying in bullpen
newsday.com 4/21/2008 — Take this Joba and shove it. That's Brian Cashman's message to Hank Steinbrenner, who demanded that Chamberlain be inserted into the Yankees' rotation.

Thomas is shoe-in for Hall ... if that's next — FOXSports.com News for MLB 4/21/2008
Now that the Jays have cut ties with Frank Thomas, Dayn Perry says it's time to think about the future. Specifically, the Hall.

Gabbard lifted early with back spasms — Major League Baseball News 4/21/2008
Rangers pitcher Kason Gabbard left his start against the Red Sox in the bottom of the third inning with back spasms on Monday. Gabbard had pitched two scoreless innings, then came out to warm up for the third inning. But before he threw his first ...

Lowell set to take batting practice — Major League Baseball News 4/21/2008
For the first time since going on the 15-day disabled list, Red Sox third baseman Mike Lowell is expected to step back into the batter's box at Fenway Park on Tuesday afternoon. It is the surest sign yet of the progress Lowell has made from a sprained ...

Hank Steinbrenner opens his mouth and squawks about making Joba Chamberlain a starter — Subway Squawkers - NY Daily News Blogs 4/21/2008
You gotta love Hank Steinbrenner. Today may be the Yankees’ first day off since the season began, but there’s tons of stuff to talk about, thanks in no small part to Hank squawking about Joba Chamberlain’s status. Hammering ...

Alex Rodriguez hurt in Yankees win — Boston.com -- Baseball News 4/21/2008
The New York Yankees ended a three-game losing streak with a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, though they could be without third baseman Alex Rodriguez who strained a right quadricep muscle.