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Brewers' Segura claims NL Player of the Week honor

The Dominican Republic native hit an NL-best .500 (10-for-20) over five games last week, while leading the majors in slugging percentage (.950) and on-base percentage (.545).

Senior's first homer comes at great time for Lady Broncos

"I've always been a power hitter, but I guess it was just my time to hit one out," Gray said.

Indians' Raburn named AL Player of the Week

The 32-year-old's batting average was tops in the majors for the week, and he also led all of baseball with a 1.182 slugging percentage and 26 total bases.

Dodgers' Gonzalez won't switch back

Adrian Gonzalez emerged as one of the finest power hitters in baseball during his final four seasons with the San Diego Padres.

Upton named NL's best for April

Upton led the majors with 12 home runs and a .734 slugging percentage in 26 games, with his efforts helping Atlanta record an NL-best 17-9 record.

Braves backstop Gattis named top NL rookie

The 26-year-old finished his first major league month with six home runs, 16 RBI, a .566 slugging percentage and 43 total bases -- all of which is best in baseball for all first-year players.

Home run ball has gotten Rangers prospect Joey Gallo plenty of love

"All power hitters have strikeouts, but sometimes he can get too big," said Jake Krug, the Rangers' director of minor league operations.

Welcome to the West, Houston Astros

"You see the aging power hitters end up in the AL, so it's becoming a better, more talented league," Hoyer said.

Gentry and Baker lead Rangers over Indians

Craig Gentry knows he is not a power hitter.

Craig agrees to five-year deal with St. Louis

Craig belted 22 homers, drove in 92 runs and batted .307 with a .522 slugging percentage in 119 games last season.

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