The pitching-depleted Atlanta Braves have announced the signing of right-handed pitcher Julian Tavarez.  Tavarez has a 84-72 career record with 22 saves and a 4.46 ERA in 750 games.  He has appeared in 16 games this season (nine with Boston and seven with Milwaukee) and is 0-2 with a 7.50 ERA.  The Braves will be his 10th big league team.

Last night was the first time in MLB history that two players hit two homers in a single game with each also hitting a walkoff homer.  Troy Glaus and  A.J. Pierzynski did it.

The Rays sweep of the Red Sox was the first time in the modern era that a team that finished dead last swept the defending world champions two times in a season.

Alex Rodriguez needs 1 RBI to reach 1551 39th all time, passing Fred McGriff.