Smokin’
Alex Rodriguez, Yankees
4-for-8 with 6 RBIs since moving to No. 2 in lineup.
C.C. Sabathia, Indians
Posted his 2nd career shutout Monday night.
Roy Oswalt, Astros
9 wins in his last 10 decisions; 9 strikeouts Tuesday.
Mike Lamb, Astros
Is there anyone on the Astros who isn’t on fire?
Joe Nathan, Twins
Notches his 4th save already this month.
Brad Radke, Twins
Excluding a bad outing Aug. 27, he has allowed
2 earned runs total in 4 starts since Aug. 17.
Chokin’
Jason Schmidt, Giants What happened? Tagged for 6 runs; loses his 3rd straight decision.
Jose Contreras, White Sox Goes from bad outing to worse: 8 runs allowed in 12/3 innings.
Jorge Julio, Orioles Tuesday’s implosion makes it 2 losses and a blown save since Aug. 31.
Vernon Wells, Blue Jays Just 4 HRs since Aug. 1. Dis. A. Point. Ment.
Jorge Sosa, Devil Rays Underperforming like Sammy, not that they’re necessarily related.
