Dodgers right fielder Andre Ethier established a new MLB record for the month of April by extending his hitting streak to 23 games with a first-inning, RBI double off Marlins right-hander Chris Volstad in his team's 4-2 loss. Ethier broke the record held by former Dodgers manager Joe Torre, who hit in 22 consecutive games in April 1971 for the Cardinals.

Jered Weaver struck out 10 and won his sixth straight start in the Angels' 5-0 victory over the Athletics on Monday night, according to an ES{N.com report. He allowed seven hits, walked one and allowed only one runner as far as third base, lowering his ERA to 0.99.

Alex Rodriguez hit a milestone grand slam and drove in six runs, CC Sabathia earned his first win of the season and the Yankees pounded the Orioles 15-3 on Saturday night, according to an Associated Press report. Rodriguez connected with the bases full against Josh Rupe in a seven-run eighth inning. It was his 22nd career slam, pushing him past Manny Ramirez into second place on the career list behind only Lou Gehrig (23).

Giants players, front office members and other staff received their 2010 championship bling by Tiffany & Co. in a pregame ceremony before hosting the Cardinals on Saturday night, according to an ESPN.com report The rings are primarily white gold with a total of 77 diamonds weighing just under one carat. The top features the team's "SF" logo set with round diamonds encircled by a bezel of yellow gold flanked by two round diamonds. One side of the ring says 2010 with a yellow gold tower of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. The other side features the recipient's name in a ribbon over the World Series trophy.