White Sox: Cuban slugger Jose Abreu making it look easy. His 71 total bases in March/April are highest ever for a rookie.
Indians: Ended April with 26 errors, second worst in the majors. Only the Dodgers had more.
Royals: Rookie Yordano Ventura’s nickname is “Ace,” naturally, and he already is taking over as the Royals’ top starter.
Tigers: Max Scherzer miffed at Sports Illustrated for cover story focusing on the $144 million extension he turned down.
Twins: Leadoff hitter Brian Dozier finished April with a league-leading 25 runs despite only 21 hits.
Blue Jays: Mark Buehrle to Yahoo on walk-up music lengthening games: “You see guys … listen to their song for 20 minutes.”
Orioles: With a 6.59 ERA in the first month and 17 walks over 271/3 innings, Ubaldo Jimenez could be worst free agent signing.
Rays: In game against White Sox, Desmond Jennings becomes first player to tag up and score from second since August 2012.
Red Sox: John Henry and partners take credit for dynasty in Business Week. No love for Terry Francona or Theo Epstein.
Yankees: Masahiro Tanaka had a 2.27 ERA in first month, while rest of the rotation combined for a 4.98 ERA.
Angels: Mike Trout won’t stop headfirst slides despite injuries to others: “I’ve been doing it my whole career.”
Astros: Top prospect George Springer struggles after his call-up, hitting .182 in his first 55 at-bats with 19 strikeouts.
Athletics: Former Red Sox Josh Reddick returns to Fenway Park on off day and gets free Dustin Pedroia bobblehead.
Mariners: Robinson Cano returns to New York, gets booed for leaving for more money by fans who would have done the same.
Rangers: Slumping Elvis Andrus had a ground ball rate above 90 percent after 28 games, highest in the majors.
Cubs: Ernie Banks asks Cubs to consider inviting Sammy Sosa back to Wrigley Field. Sammy Sosa does not get invite.
Brewers: Ryan Braun does Randall Simon imitation, injuring teammate Jean Segura with errant bat-swinging episode.
Cardinals: Before Friday, Adam Wainwright was 6-0 at Wrigley along with Vida Blue, Ron Perranoski and Bobby J. Jones.
Pirates: Pedro Alvarez finished April under the Mendoza Line, and Pirates return to their old losing ways.
Reds: Rookie speedster Billy Hamilton starting to hit after slow start. Ranked third in NL with 11 steals entering weekend.
Braves: Not so fast, Braves. Citizens group calls for moratorium on any public spending relating to their new stadium.
Marlins: Believe it or not: Marlins owned majors’ best home record at 12-4 entering weekend. Only 2-10 on the road, however.
Mets: In 2004, how many would have guessed former Cubs Kyle Farnsworth and LaTroy Hawkins would be closers in 2014?
Nationals: Bryce Harper’s Gatorade ad gets non-stop airplay as Harper goes on DL with thumb injury from headfirst slide.
Phillies: Ryan Howard finishes with five homers in April after hitting nine in the last three Aprils combined.
Diamondbacks: Managing partner Ken Kendrick tells Arizona Republic he wants D’Backs to rely more on data. Like the Cubs?
Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw’s rehab went well; should be ready to go Monday for first time since opener in Australia.
Giants: Their 258th straight sellout at AT&T; Park breaks Phillies NL record from 2009-2012.
Padres: Lineup is as exciting as a Lindsay Lohan film festival. Averaging an MLB-worst 2.65 runs per game as of Friday.
Rockies: Troy Tulowitzki is early leader for National League MVP. Leading in average, slugging percentage and runs on May 2.
