LEADING OFF: Strasburg back, Price vs Yanks, trading places
A look at what's happening all around the major leagues today:
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GOOD TO SEE YOU
Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg comes off the disabled list to pitch at home against the last-place Rockies. He has been sidelined with an oblique injury.
PRICE CHANGE
David Price pitches at Yankee Stadium in his second start for Toronto. He had 11 strikeouts in an electrifying debut with the Blue Jays. But the ace left-hander has struggled in his last two starts against New York, allowing eight runs each time. He's not worried: ''Two starts ago, I gave up nine straight hits. Nine straight hitters got a hit,'' Price said. ''Nobody walks, nobody lined out. Nine straight. Whoever is throwing BP for the Yankees today won't give up nine straight hits.''
SOUTHPAWS HONORED
The Arizona Diamondbacks will retire the No. 51 jersey worn by Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson when they host Cincinnati. ... Jamie Moyer, the winningest pitcher in Seattle Mariners history with 145 victories, becomes the ninth person inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. He was feted at a luncheon Friday that included former teammates Ken Griffey Jr. and Jay Buhner.
WELCOME BACK
Mike Napoli heads back to the Rangers after the first baseman was acquired Friday in a trade with Boston. Napoli was a fan favorite during two productive years in Texas before signing with the Red Sox and helping them win the 2013 World Series. He batted .320 with a career-high 30 homers as the Rangers won their second straight AL pennant in 2011. Texas hopes he can provide some needed punch from the right side.
TRADING PLACES
Nick Swisher and Michael Bourn are expected to be in the Braves' lineup against the Marlins after both were obtained Friday in a trade with the Indians. Atlanta sent third baseman Chris Johnson to Cleveland in a swap of disappointing players. The speedy Bourn was acquired by the Braves at the 2011 trade deadline and made the All-Star Game the following season before signing with Cleveland as a free agent.
