Lee named AL Pitcher of the Month

Lee named AL Pitcher of the Month
Lee named AL Pitcher of the Month Cliff Lee can add American League Pitcher of the Month to this season’s resume. Major League Baseball named Lee the recipient of the award, presented by Sharp, for the month of April on Saturday, the first time he has won such an honor in his five-year career.

Pain-free Polanco providing impact
Pain-free Polanco providing impact For the first time since Spring Training, Placido Polanco is playing without pain. For the first time this season, his numbers are reflecting it.

Pitchers of the Month: Lee | Webb

Washington has plan for catchers
Washington has plan for catchers Rangers manager Ron Washington said on Saturday that he will begin platooning his catchers, Gerald Laird and Jarrod Saltalamacchia two days at a time. Washington faces lineup decisions at several positions on a daily basis, including first, third and outfield.

Four-run rally gives KC, Hochevar a win
Four-run rally gives KC, Hochevar a win Right-hander Luke Hochevar looked like the No. 1 prospect he’d been billed as in outdueling a reigning American League Cy Young winner. Hochevar pitched the Royals to a 4-2 win Saturday night over the Indians.

Gomez sits after getting hit in head
Gomez sits out with headache A night after getting hit in the head by a throw on a steal attempt, Carlos Gomez was out of the lineup for Saturday’s game against the Tigers.

Rehabbing A’s pitchers have timelines
Rehabbing pitchers have timelines Three A’s pitchers will take steps next week toward returning to the roster. Rich Harden (shoulder) and Keith Foulke (neck) have rehab starts, while Kiko Calero is scheduled to throw back-to-back days for the first time as he rehabs a torn right rotator cuff

Gutierrez up, Blake down in lineup
Gutierrez moved up in lineup Manager Eric Wedge has created somewhat of an equal-opportunity lineup lately. The latest shuffle Saturday saw hot-hitting right-fielder Franklin Gutierrez hitting second after batting no higher than sixth all year.

Diamondbacks‘ Webb improves to 7-0 (AP)

The Arizona Diamondbacks figure they’re going to win every time Brandon Webb pitches. They didn’t expect Augie Ojeda to help make him the majors’ first seven-game winner. Ojeda drove in a career-high six runs to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 10-4 victory over the New York Mets on Saturday. “Six RBIs — that’s incredible for anybody,” said Webb (7-0), who matched Randy Johnson in 2000 for the…