1.   Borbon, who allowed a run Wednesday to Pittsburgh after eight consecutive scoreless appearances, has been a bright spot in the Dodgers bullpen.

2.   But Piniella, buoyed by a string of scoreless appearances by new closer Bobby Ayala, seems more optimistic this week.

3.   He has put together a string of five scoreless appearances spanning six innings.

4.   Mariano Rivera was named the most valuable player after three scoreless appearances in relief.

5.   Sauerbeck, who made two scoreless appearances during a rehab stint with Triple-A Nashville, pitched two scoreless innings Monday against the Cubs.