Dan Uggla has no explanation for his sudden power surge.

The Houston Astros had as much difficulty getting a hit against Hiroki Kuroda as the Los Angeles Dodgers' usually reliable bullpen did in getting outs.

Joe Nathan wiped the sweat from his forehead and spoke breathlessly about his latest, and most harrowing, save of the season.

Daryle Ward was so sure he would play in the majors that he practiced his signature as a kid. He may get a few autograph requests after his latest big hit.

The ninth inning for the Milwaukee Brewers' new closer by committee was as adventurous as some of Eric Gagne's recent outings. There was one difference, though: the Brewers held on for the win.

Carl Crawford has played more games for Tampa Bay than any player in team history, so it was fitting that he delivered the blow that lifted the Rays into uncharted territory.

Oliver Perez plays baseball like a kid in a school yard - hitting, pitching, stealing bases, experimenting with different arm angles.

Emil Brown and the Oakland Athletics used an aggressive approach to jump-start their offense.

Twelve straight losses to the Baltimore Orioles was a dirty dozen for Kansas City Royals.

The guy who made the Giants by surprise came up with a most surprising home run against a pitcher who rarely surrenders them.