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Recap: Arizona vs. Los Angeles

Stephen Drew, Conor Jackson and Adam Dunn each knocked in two runs en route to helping the Arizona Diamondbacks extend their lead in the NL West with an 9-3 win over the suddenly struggling Los Angeles Dodgers.

NL | Feds consider charges vs. family of Barry Bonds’ trainer

Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against both the wife and the mother-in-law of Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds’ former personal… Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against …

Astros roll past Cards for sweep
Astros roll past Cards for sweep The Astros recorded their eighth sweep of the season and their first since Aug. 11-14 with a 3-0 win against the Cardinals on Sunday.

Rangers come alive early in finale
Rangers come alive early in finale Kevin Millwood held the Angels to two runs over 6 2/3 innings while pitching Texas to a 4-3 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday at Angel Stadium.

Anderson’s homer lifts Angels to 3-1 win over Rangers

Believers in superstition might not wish to see Garret Anderson in the No. 2 hole much longer, for fear that he’ll incur the same type of hamstring injury that felled two Angels teammates who most recently …

Murphy, Kinsler not hanging cleats yet
Murphy, Kinsler not hanging cleats Second baseman Ian Kinsler and outfielder David Murphy are expected to meet with Rangers team doctor Keith Meister in the next few days, and they could get an indication if they’ll play again this year at that time.

Condrey nears personal milestone
Condrey nears personal milestone After too many commutes between the Minor Leagues and Major Leagues, Phillies reliever Clay Condrey can celebrate Sept. 1 more than most. He just won’t.

Niese to make Mets debut Tuesday
Niese to make Mets debut Tuesday On Tuesday, the Mets will promote the most successful lefty currently in their farm system, Jonathon Niese, to make his Major League debut in Milwaukee. Niese is among a handful of players to receive a callup with the big league rosters expanding in September.

Hendrickson eases into bullpen role
Hendrickson eases into bullpen role Having played in the NBA, Hendrickson was already seen as a versatile athlete. But after beginning the season in the starting rotation, being moved to the bullpen as the long reliever and currently seeing appearances in crucial late-game situations, Hendrickson has shown he’s a versatile pitcher, too.

Reliever Romo dominating left-handers
Reliever Romo dominating left-handers Sergio Romo’s statistics are solid overall, but they’re especially impressive against left-handed batters, which defies the time-honored percentages.

Bowden down as Van Every returns
Bowden down as Van Every returns The morning after winning his first big league start, Michael Bowden was optioned to Triple-A Pawtucket on Sunday as the Sox recalled outfielder Jonathan Van Every.

Zambrano scratched, will start Tuesday
Zambrano scratched, will start Tuesday Cubs right-hander Carlos Zambrano did not make his scheduled Sunday start and will be pushed back to Tuesday because he’s going through a “dead arm” phase.

Could Chicago Cubs, White Sox meet in the World Series?

The last time they met on baseball’s grandest stage, it was preceded by earthquakes registering at least 7.8 on the Richter scale in San Francisco, Ecuador and Chile.

Rays erase 4-run deficit, top O’s 10-9 (AP)

Rocco Baldelli’s career nearly came to an end during spring training. Five months later, he’s delivering key hits to spark Tampa Bay’s surprising playoff drive. Baldelli hit a game-winning RBI double in the ninth inning and the AL East-leading Rays came back from a four-run deficit to beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-9 on Saturday.

Baldelli becomes Rays’ newest 9th-inning hero

Yanks blow lead vs. Jays

NL | Feds consider charges vs. family of Barry Bonds’ trainer

Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against both the wife and the mother-in-law of Greg Anderson, Barry Bonds’ former personal… Federal authorities are considering criminal charges against …

Ugly night for Twins, Joe Nathan

It almost never happens: Joe Nathan threw, and the Twins lost. And this one wasn’t even a pitch.

Storied name adds to Dodgers’ misery

For the Dodgers, whose endless celebration of their storied history seems to grow more stale and more tired every time another year passes without them adding to it, the ultimate insult in this increasingly …

Could Chicago Cubs, White Sox meet in the World Series?

The last time they met on baseball’s grandest stage, it was preceded by earthquakes registering at least 7.8 on the Richter scale in San Francisco, Ecuador and Chile.

Red Sox wring out White Sox

Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in eight innings, Trail, B.C.’s Jason Bay drove in three runs and Dustin Pedroia had four hits to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Friday night.

Tigers let sweep slip away

Could Kenny Rogers be pitching for a pennant contender come September after all? Rogers can still pitch.

Garrett Atkins hits 2 homers in Rockies’ 9-4 win

Garrett Atkins hit two home runs and had a season-high five RBI to lift the Colorado Rockies to a 9-4 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Six-run inning helps Geer win first
Six-run inning helps Geer win first The Padres erupted for six runs in the fourth inning, and right-hander Josh Geer, making his Major League debut, allowed two runs in five innings to pick up the win, as San Diego topped Colorado, 9-4, on Saturday night.

Butler blasts Royals past Tigers
Butler blasts Royals past Tigers Billy Butler socked two homers and knocked in four runs as the Royals overpowered the Detroit Tigers, 13-3, on Saturday night in front of 40,623 fans at Comerica Park.

Mets left to look for answers in bullpen
Mets left to look for answers in ‘pen Aaron Heilman issued a walk-off walk — his fourth of the ninth inning — to Josh Willingham, sending the Mets to a 4-3 loss to the Marlins on Saturday.

Walk-off walk wins it for Washington
Walk-off walk wins it for Washington A bases-loaded walk to Elijah Dukes in the bottom of the 10th scored Anderson Hernandez and won the game for the Nationals, 9-8, against the Braves on Saturday. Hernandez and Jesus Flores each had three RBIs.

Phils pick up lefty bat in veteran Stairs
Stairs acquired from Jays The Phillies acquired Matt Stairs on Saturday from the Blue Jays for a player to be named. The 40-year-old will serve as a left-handed pinch-hitter and part-time corner outfielder.

Dodgers end eight-game slide
Dodgers end eight-game slide Manny Ramirez went 4-for-5 on Saturday night, his two homers helping the Dodgers end an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over the first-place Diamondbacks.

Baldelli sends Rays to walk-off win
Baldelli sends Rays to walk-off win Rocco Baldelli stroked a double in bottom of the ninth on Saturday, and Carlos Pena came all the way around from first to score and secure the Rays’ 10-9 win over the Orioles.

Mariners need extras to outlast Tribe
Mariners need extras to outlast Tribe Jarrod Washburn pitched well but took a no-decision, but the Mariners scored two runs in the 10th to claim a 4-3 win and a series victory over the Indians on Sunday.

Manny hits 2 HRs, Dodgers end skid at 8 (AP)

Manny Ramirez is trying to get the Los Angeles Dodgers into the playoffs, and looking forward to his future at the same time. Ramirez homered twice and the Dodgers ended an eight-game losing streak with a 6-2 victory over Dan Haren and the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night. “I play the game, go have fun,” said Ramirez, who could become a free agent after this season.

Nathan’s error in 9th gives A’s 3-2 win (AP)

When Minnesota closer Joe Nathan threw wildly to third base, Bobby Crosby’s first reaction was to score. He hoped Oakland teammate Emil Brown had the same thought. Crosby scored the tying run on Nathan’s throwing error and Brown followed close behind with the game-winner as the Athletics rallied in the bottom of the ninth to beat the Twins 3-2 on Saturday night.

Berkman’s game-ending homer gives Astros 3-2 win

Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Berkman had 285 career homers before Friday’s game, the most by any active player without one that ended a game.

Clutch Giambi saves Yanks from Red Sox sweep
Two big swings by Jason Giambi invigorated the New York Yankees.

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Hernandez, Ibanez help Mariners end Indians’ 10-game winning streak

For nearly two weeks, the Cleveland Indians strung together timely hits, quality starts and win after win after win, racking up 10 straight.

Indians activate catcher Victor Martinez
Indians catcher Victor Martinez, sidelined for more than two months with an injured right elbow, was activated from the disabled list Friday and will start Cleveland’s series opener against the Seattle Mariners at first base.

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A’s edge Angels for first series win since early July

They didn’t form a victorious mosh pit at the pitcher’s mound. They didn’t douse each other in champagne.

Sox battle goes to Boston as Matsuzaka dominates Chicago
Daisuke Matsuzaka allowed two hits in eight innings, Dustin Pedroia had four hits and Jason Bay drove in three runs to help the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 8-0 on Friday night.

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Werth homers twice to lead Phils over Cubs
J.C. Romero pounded his chest in triumph after giving the Philadelphia Phillies the kind of relief they had been missing. Romero shut down a Cubs rally in the eighth inning, Jayson Werth drove in four runs and the Phillies ended Chicago’s seven-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Saturday.

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Angels rally for 7-5 win over Rangers

Pinch-hitter Juan Rivera doubled off the wall in right-center to drive in three runs in a five-run eighth inning and help the Los Angeles Angels rally for a 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.

Cubs Lose To Phillies 5-2

Jayson Werth homered twice, Ryan Howard hit his major league-leading 37th homer and the Philadelphia Phillies ended the Chicago Cubs‘ seven-game winning streak with a 5-2 victory Saturday.

Ludwick Leads Cards Past Brewers

Ryan Ludwick finished 3-for-4 with two runs batted in, as St. Louis used a four-run eighth inning to upend Milwaukee, 5-3, and earn a split in the two-game set with the Brewers.

Chamberlain ready to rejoin Yankees (AP)
Joba Chamberlain breezed through 35 pitches while facing batters in a simulated game Saturday, saying he’s ready to rejoin the Yankees for the stretch run. On the disabled list with rotator cuff tendinitis, Chamberlain said he threw all of his pitches. “The biggest hurdle is just getting over the fact that you were out a little bit because of stuff going on in your shoulder,” Chamberlain said.

Beltran’s grand slam in 9th lifts Mets (AP)

The New York Mets were one strike from defeat before Carlos Beltran came through with the big hit that had eluded them all night. Beltran hit a grand slam with two outs in the ninth inning off Kevin Gregg, and New York’s shaky bullpen held on for a 5-4 win over the Florida Marlins on Friday night. Before Beltran’s homer, the Mets were 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.

Phillies acquire OF Stairs from Jays (AP)
Veteran Matt Stairs joined the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, eager to fill whatever role needed as the defending NL East champs try to make a push back to the playoffs. Stairs was acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade that wrapped up Saturday. The Blue Jays will receive a player to be named later.

All-Chicago Series inches toward reality

August 29: The stars were out in Sydney to watch the Roosters battle the Rabbitohs and we’ve got proof in today’s gallery.

Diamondbacks host Dodgers in crucial NL West series

Arizona comes in owning a 3 1/2-game lead on the Dodgers despite having lost its last four contests.

Beltran’s 2-out slam in 9th helps Mets pad lead

Berkman’s game-ending homer gives Astros 3-2 win

Louis Cardinals on Friday night. Berkman had 285 career homers before Friday’s game, the most by any active player without one that ended a game.

Sources: Angels trying to reunite with Eckstein
The return of infielder David Eckstein would be not only a boost to the Los Angeles Angels‘ injury-depleted infield, but also a homecoming that would resonate with the team’s fans. The Angels evidently find the combination appealing.

Beltran’s slam in ninth lifts Mets over Marlins

The Mets‘ Carlos Beltran hits a two-out grand slam during the ninth inning that would give the team a dramatic win over the Florida Marlins.

Wild West shootout set to commence

With apologies to Henny Youngman: take the NL West — please. The Dodgers and Diamondbacks meet in a showdown series of sorts that begins on Friday at Chase Field and both teams are the recognized contenders of …

Technology likely to make instant replay a success
The instant replay era has begun. MLB is officially joining the 21st century, as Ken Rosenthal discovered at its high-tech headquarters.

LeBlog: Cubs chasing history this weekend
It’s been a while since the Cubs won 10 straight series. Consider it an omen if they do so this weekend, Barry LeBrock says.

Walks doom Phils as Cubs win seventh straight

Diamondbacks host Dodgers in crucial NL West series

Arizona comes in owning a 3 1/2-game lead on the Dodgers despite having lost its last four contests.

Blue Jays to deal Stairs to Phillies: report

Fredericton native says joining contending team ‘easier to swallow’ CBC Sports Matt Stairs is hitting .250 with 11 homers in 320 at-bats this season, a significant drop from his first with the Blue Jays.