- Chris Jenkins of the San Diego Union-Tribune compared Mat Latos' experience making his first big league start to that of current Padres' ace Jake Peavy. Latos hade his first big-league appearance yesterday.
- Neftali Feliz, the Texas Rangers' top pitching prospect took the next step towards a major-league call up when he pitched on back-to-back days for the first time since his move to the bullpen, notes John Henry of the Fort-Worth Star Telegram.

