The Week That Was: May 22–28
Not much changed in the playoff picture this week, but there was still plenty of action.
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3 min readMay 29, 2017
Standings
Playoff Odds
National League
American League
Standout Performers
American League West:
- Jed Lowrie, IF, Oakland Athletics: 9–18, 2 BB, 14 TB
- JC Ramirez, RHP, Los Angeles Angels: 12 IP, 16 K, 6 BB, 3 ER
National League West:
- Charlie Blackmon, CF, Colorado Rockies: 12–30, 3 HR, 12 RBI, 24 TB
- Robbie Ray, LHP, Arizona Diamondbacks: 7 IP, 9 K, 0 BB, 0 ER
American League Central:
- Jose Abreu, 1B, Chicago White Sox: 14–31, 3 2B, 2 HR, 23 TB
- Ervin Santana, RHP, Minnesota Twins: 9 IP, 6 K, 2 BB, 0 ER
National League Central:
- Jordy Mercer, SS, Pittsburgh Pirates: 12–27, 2 HR, 3 BB, 21 TB
- Chase Anderson, RHP, Milwaukee Brewers: 7 IP, 11 K, 3 BB, 0 ER
American League East:
- Xander Bogaerts, SS, Boston Red Sox: 10–25, 1 HR, 6 RBI, 15 TB
- Masahiro Tanaka, RHP, New York Yankees: 7.1 IP, 13 K, 0 BB, 1 ER
National League East:
- Anthony Rendon, 3B, Washington Nationals: 9–21, 3 2B, 4 HR, 9 RBI, 4 BB, 24 TB
- Stephen Strasburg, RHP, Washington Nationals: 7 IP, 15 K, 1 BB, 0 ER
Injury Report
- Mike Trout suffered a left thumb sprain that should only be day-to-day following negative X-rays after the game.
- Houston Astros right-hander Charlie Morton was placed on the 10-day DL with a right lat strain. He is expected to miss more than one start.
- Manuel Margot was placed on the 10-day DL by the Padres with a right calf sprain.
- Ian Kinsler was placed on the 10-day DL with a left hamstring strain.
Play of the Week
Hit of the Week
Pitch of the Week
Matchups to Watch: May 8–14
Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins: May 29–31
A battle of two first place teams. This should be a good one.
Chicago Cubs vs. San Diego Padres: May 29–31
The Cubs make a rare trip out west for a three game set with the Padres.
Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles: June 1–4
Let’s face it, when these two teams face off it is always entertaining.
Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers: June 2–4
A full 10 games back of the division leading Astros, this is the Rangers chance to start closing some ground.