Rays mania is sweeping the nation. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham (lower back strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 28. 

--INF/OF Alfredo Amezaga on Wednesday hit his first home run since July 13, 2007. 

Left-hander Scott Olsen bruised the tip of his left thumb trying to bunt in the fifth inning Wednesday night. 

Hot and Hotheaded? 

Following an NL East title last season, the Philadelphia Phillies were expected by many to make another playoff run in 2008. 

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

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

--RHP Kevin Gregg allowed his first home run in 25 appearances this season, a shot to Endy Chavez that tied the game in the bottom of the ninth. 

MEDICAL WATCH: LF Josh Willingham (lower back strain) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to April 28. 

Second baseman Dan Uggla is tied for second in the National League with 16 home runs, tied for eighth with 38 RBIs and has a . 

In the end, the heroes for the New York Mets were a couple of extra hands, Endy Chavez and Fernando Tatis. 

Fernando Tatis delivered a two-run double in the 12th inning Wednesday night, lifting the New York Mets over the Florida Marlins 7-6. 

Fernando Tatis delivered a two-run double in the 12th inning Wednesday night, lifting the New York Mets over the Florida Marlins 7-6. 

The reigning AL Cy Young winner and Indians staff ace .