Around the majors

It has been fun watching the major league games the past few days, as the HomeSiders have been very prominent.

Randy Ruiz had 2 hits and 2 RBI Sunday in the Twin's 11-8 win over the Mariners. Randy is hitting .364 in his first 7 games in the majors.

Robinson Tejeda threw 2.2 hitless innings against the Yankees on Saturday, including coming into the game with the bases loaded and 1 out and stranding all 3 runners. After a shaky start with K.C., Tejeda has settled in, posting a 1.59 ERA in August in 11 innings of work (2.42 in 31 innings overall).

Taylor Buchholz threw 2 more scoreless innings over the weekend, and has been fantastic for Colorado this year. Taylor is 5-3, with a save, 19 "holds", and 1.60 ERA, pitching mainly in games when the Rockies are ahead.

Gavin Floyd pitched to a no decision Friday night in Oakland, allowing just 1 earned run in 5.2 innings against the A's. Gavin leads all former 'Claws with 12 wins in 2008, which is tops on the White Sox staff.

Speaking of the A's, Oakland has promoted Josh Outman to AAA Sacramento, where he has pitched 4 innings in 2 appearances without giving up a run. Adrian Cardenas, promoted to AA Midland is 12 for 38 (.316) in his first 11 games in the Texas League. Oakland has also called up Gio Gonzalez, who has made 3 major league starts, posting a 1-2 record and a 7.53 ERA.

Of course, Ryan Howard continues to lead the National League in home runs with 33 and RBI with 104.