Tampa Bay closer Troy Percival was placed on the 15-day disabled list Thursday with a strained left hamstring. 

--LHP Wandy Rodriguez, who gives haircuts to underprivileged children in his hometown of Bonao, Dominican Republic, offered free haircuts to some very rich clients Thursday afternoon. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RHP Geoff Geary (strained right groin) went on the 15-day disabled list May 16. 

Right-hander Geoff Geary, who is on the disabled list with a strained right groin, was pleased with his progress after throwing a bullpen session for the fourth time since he was hurt. 

The Houston Astros slumped at the end of April before a home sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers at the start of May launched an extended run of success. 

Roy Oswalt's early wildness gave the St. 

Roy Oswalt's early wildness gave the St. 

The Houston Astros on Thursday added their second recently-released pitcher in two days, signing left-hander Ray King to a minor league contract. 

Chase Utley's scorching April is yet another sign that this season is going to be far from normal. 

First baseman Lance Berkman and shortstop Miguel Tejada made strong showings in the first All-Star vote tally released. 

--RHP Jorge Sosa, who was recently designated for assignment by the New York Mets, has signed a minor league contract with the Astros. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LHP Wandy Rodriguez (left groin), on the 15-day disabled list since April 20, pitched six innings and allowed one run in a minor league rehab start May 22 at Class AA Corpus Christi. 

It's been nearly three years since Houston Astros pitcher Roy Oswalt failed to deliver a quality start against the St. 

Adam Wainwright allowed three hits over eight innings to help the St. 

The way Adam Wainwright was throwing, St.