It doesn't take a genius to tell you that Jonathan Broxton and Heath Bell are two set-up men worth owning, due not only to their skills, but also opportunity, with Takashi Saito and Trevor Hoffman being up there in age. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Wandy Rodriguez (left groin) went on the 15-day disabled list April 20. 

--RF Hunter Pence, mired in an 0-for-14 slump entering Tuesday, was held out of the starting lineup against Arizona on Tuesday. 

Astros closer Jose Valverde, the Diamondbacks' all-time saves leader, struck out three batters in the ninth inning Tuesday to earn the save against the team that traded him away in December. 

A trio of young starters helped the Arizona Diamondbacks open the season strong. 

The Houston Astros got six runs in a hurry, just in time before Arizona's young Max Scherzer made a perfect major league pitching debut. 

The Houston Astros got six runs in a hurry, just in time before Arizona's young Max Scherzer made a perfect major league pitching debut. 

--1B Lance Berkman was named National League Player of the Week for the period ending April 27. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Wandy Rodriguez (left groin) went on the 15-day disabled list April 20. 

Second baseman Kaz Matsui was in the leadoff spot for the Astros for the second game in a row Monday against Arizona, and manager Cecil Cooper was happy to explain why he batted Matsui first and Michael Bourn second. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks' success at home is a big reason why they have the best record in the majors. 

Dan Haren's flu is gone and he's back at full strength. 

The Arizona Diamondbacks are atop the NL West as April comes to a close, thanks to great success against their division rivals. 

Troy Glaus got his first homer and curtain call with St. 

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