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A.J. Burnett, Pirates: The much-maligned former Yankee has re-established himself in Pittsburgh, becoming the first Pirates pitcher to win eight straight starts since Dock Ellis in 1974.

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Los Angeles Dodgers: They were shut out in three straight games by the Giants for the first time in the 123-year history of their rivalry.

Ex-Mariner of the week

Jose Lopez, Indians: Released on May 1, Lopez is now sharing time with Carlos Santana at cleanup. Perhaps not for long, however: Lopez is hitting .196 in June.

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"It was borderline boring. They've been keeping us busy the last few weeks." — GM Jon Daniels on the Rangers putting four pitchers on the DL since May 19 after playing 40 games without changing the opening-day roster.