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Worth noting

By Evan Peaslee and Gregor Chisholm

• Prior to Saturday's game, DeRosa was named the winner of the Heart and Hustle Award as decided by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association.

This esteemed award honors active players who demonstrate a passion for the game and best embody the values, spirit, and tradition of the game.

Evan Peaslee is an associate reporter for MLB.com. Follow him on Twitter at @EvanPeaslee. Gregor Chisholm is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, North of the Border, and follow him on Twitter @gregorMLB.
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