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Thumbs up

Jim Henderson, Brewers. After 10 years kicking around the minors, the 29-year-old rookie has seized the Brewers' closing job following the struggles of John Axford and Francisco Rodriguez.

Thumbs down

Philadelphia Phillies: On Monday, they had their home sellout streak snapped at 257 games, and also absorbed their 60th loss, matching their total for the entire 2011 season.

Ex-Mariner of the week

Jose Lopez, Indians: He became the fourth player designated for assignment by Cleveland during its 11-game losing streak, joining Derek Lowe, Johnny Damon and Jeremy Accardo. Lopez was hitting .218 since the All-Star break.

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"Wow, I must have been really terrible then." — Phillies backup catcher Eric Kratz, responding to manager Charlie Manuel's comment that he had improved 100 percent since he first saw him two years ago.