Atlanta outfielder Joc Pederson decided to wear a pearl necklace during a late-season game against the Phillies. He has been red-hot at the plate ever since.

Joc Pederson May Be More than the Rangers Bargained For The 32-year-old's limitations are well documented. That may have helped Texas get a leading man at a supporting-cast price.

Joc Pederson of the San Francisco Giants was slapped by Reds outfielder Tommy Pham. M.L.B. suspended Pham for three games.