Saturday's Results:
Standings:
| Team | W | L | GB | Last 10 | Streak |
| Reds | 26 | 20 | - | 7-3 | W1 |
| Cardinals | 25 | 22 | 1.5 | 3-7 | L3 |
| Astros | 22 | 24 | 4.0 | 7-3 | L1 |
| Pirates | 22 | 24 | 4.0 | 5-5 | W2 |
| Brewers | 19 | 27 | 7.0 | 3-7 | L1 |
| Cubs | 15 | 31 | 11.0 | 0-10 | L11 |
News and Notes:
- Yay MLB Trade Rumors. Thanks for the help.
- Javier Baez, the Cubs' 2011 first round draft pick, who until now has been working in extended spring training, is scheduled to make his debut this weekend at Class-A Peoria.
- The Cardinals have optioned reliever Fernando Salas to Triple-A Memphis and have recalled rookie right-hander Charlie Frick.
- With the Cubs in the middle of their worst streak of the past 15 years, manager Dale Sveum has placed a high level of importance on the next few weeks in terms of future roster construction.
- The Astros have made a minor trade, acquiring minor league catcher Jorbduan Morales from the Miami Marlins for Triple-A outfielder Justin Ruggiano.
On Tap:
| Home | Away | Time (CDT) | Home Probable | Away Probable |
| D-backs | Brewers | 3:10 | Daniel Hudson (1-1) | Randy Wolf (2-4) |
| Dodgers | Astros | 3:10 | Chris Capuano (6-1) | J.A. Happ (4-3) |
| Cardinals | Phillies | 1:15 | Adam Wainwright (3-5) | Roy Halladay (4-4) |
| Pirates | Cubs | 12:35 | Erik Bedard (2-5) | Matt Garza (2-2) |
| Reds | Rockies | 12:10 | Mat Latos (3-2) | Jamie Moyer (2-4) |