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Monday, August 18, 2014 News by team MLB Arizona Diamondbacks Atlanta Braves Baltimore Orioles Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs Chicago White Sox Cincinnati Reds Cleveland Indians Colorado Rockies Detroit Tigers Houston Astros Kansas City Royals Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Dodgers Miami Marlins Milwaukee Brewers Minnesota Twins New York Mets New York Yankees Oakland Athletics Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates San Diego Padres San Francisco Giants Seattle Mariners St. Louis Cardinals Tampa Bay Rays Texas Rangers Toronto Blue Jays Washington Nationals 1 hour ago Another walk-off sends Nats' streak to seven The game between the Nationals and D-backs went back and forth Monday night. When it was over, Adam LaRoche won the game with a solo homer, giving the Nats a 5-4, walk-off win in 11 innings at Nationals Park. The win was the third straight walk-off victory for Washington. More» LaRoche lifts a walk-off shot in the 11th Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago Angels alone in first after beating Red Sox The Angels beat the Red Sox, 4-2, at Fenway Park on Monday night, winning for the fifth time in their last six games and moving a half-game ahead of the division-rival A's for the best record in the Majors. It marked the first time since May 15, 2011, that the Angels have had sole possession of first place in the American League West. More» Pujols rips an RBI single down the line Comment (0) Share 3 hours ago No. 1 MLB prospect Buxton's season over Outfielder Byron Buxton, ranked as the No. 1 overall prospect by MLB.com, is expected to be held out of Minor League action for the rest of the season after suffering a concussion in an outfield collision Wednesday, Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Monday. More» Twins opt to end Byron Buxton's Minor League season Comment (0) Share 50 minutes ago Markakis paces Orioles with bat, glove Led by a three-hit night and tremendous leaping catch from Nick Markakis, who blasted a two-run homer as part of a five-run eighth inning, the Orioles blew past the White Sox and their ace, Chris Sale, with an 8-2 series-opening victory. More» Markakis pads lead with two-run blast Comment (0) Share 37 minutes ago Vargas pitches KC to eighth straight series victory Make it eight straight series victories for the red-hot Royals. Left-hander Jason Vargas pitched Kansas City to a 6-4 victory over the Twins on Monday night at Target Field to take the series, three games to one. More» Perez lofts a two-run single into center Comment (0) Share 3 hours ago Butler, Royals set sights on earning No. 1 seed The way Billy Butler figures it, why should the Royals just settle for winning the American League Central? Why not improve their potential playoff position as well? More» Butler plates Infante with single Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago Braves ride loud opening act past Pirates Jason Heyward and Andrelton Simmons led off the game with back-to-back home runs as the Braves erupted with a six-run first inning in Monday night's 7-3 win over the Pirates at PNC Park. More» Braves put up six runs in the 1st inning Comment (0) Share 5 hours ago Felix good to go for Friday's start in Boston Mariners ace Felix Hernandez said Monday his hip is fine after taking a one-hopper off the bat of Ian Kinsler in the fourth inning of his last start on Saturday in Detroit. More» Felix's streak ends as he exits in the 6th Comment (0) Share 4 hours ago Dunn addresses possible retirement again Adam Dunn spoke to MLB.com on Saturday about the distinct possibility that this could be the final season of his 14-year, 459-homer career. Dunn addressed that topic again on Monday to a larger group of media, echoing some of the same points. More» Dunn launches one into McCovey Cove Comment (0) Share 4 hours ago No timetable for Zimmerman's return to Nats It's been almost a month since Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman suffered a Grade 3 hamstring strain, and the only thing he has done since that time is work out on an underwater treadmill. There is no timetable as to when he will start baseball activities. More» Zimmerman drives in a run, exits with injury Comment (0) Share 5 hours ago McCutchen takes swings, on verge of return Andrew McCutchen expects to be back in the Pirates' lineup Tuesday, the first day he is eligible to be activated off the 15-day disabled list. More» McCutchen discusses his return to the lineup Comment (0) Share 5 hours ago Sox recall top prospect Betts, option Bradley The Red Sox recalled outfielder/infielder Mookie Betts from Triple-A Pawtucket on Monday. To make room for him on the 25-man roster, outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. was optioned to Pawtucket following Sunday's game. Betts will be active for tonight's series opener against the Angels at Fenway Park. More» Betts rips his first Major League double Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago Williams' solid outing lifts Philly past Mariners Jerome Williams threw seven innings of one-run ball and Andres Blanco hit a three-run homer to power Philadelphia to a 4-1 victory and halt the streaking Mariners on Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. More» Blanco hammers a three-run shot to right Comment (0) Share 7 hours ago Rizzo, Baez crush Mets behind stellar Hendricks Rookie Kyle Hendricks logged seven solid innings and Anthony Rizzo belted a go-ahead homer in the eighth to help the Cubs earn a 4-1 win over the Mets on Monday at Citi Field. More» Hendricks fans three over seven frames Comment (0) Share 12 hours ago Baez still learning on job in terms of offense In Javier Baez's first 12 games in the big leagues, he struck out 20 times, had 13 hits, including four home runs, and zero walks. That changed on Sunday when the hard-swinging Cubs rookie drew two walks against the Mets. More» Baez's two-run shot reaches second deck Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago KC's Perez exits with right knee discomfort Royals catcher Salvador Perez was removed from Monday night's game against the Twins because of what the team described as "discomfort in his right knee." His status was listed as day to day. More» Perez leaves game with an apparent injury Comment (0) Share 1 hour ago Marlins good, not going away anytime soon As much as we've focused on the Nationals and Braves, as much as we wanted to see if the Phillies had one last run in them, the Marlins have kept going. More» Marlins score five runs in the 7th Comment (0) Share 7 hours ago Reds activate Phillips before key series Seeking to stay in the playoff race, the Reds got one of their missing key bats back from the disabled list on Monday when second baseman Brandon Phillips was activated before a three-game series vs. the Cardinals. More» Price talks about Phillips' health, return Comment (0) Share 4 hours ago Nationals add OF Schierholtz on Minors deal The Nationals bolstered their outfield depth on Monday by signing veteran Nate Schierholtz to a Minor League contract and optioning him to Triple-A Syracuse. More» Schierholtz ties the game with a solo dinger Comment (0) Share 22 hours ago Cuddyer's historic cycle: By the numbers Michael Cuddyer's eighth-inning double on Sunday night gave him a cycle -- the second of his career -- and put him in select company. Here are some historical facts and figures on Cuddyer's big night: More» Cuddyer discusses cycle, gets ice bath Comment (0) Share 5 hours ago After sim game, Gonzalez on track to return to O's Miguel Gonzalez threw a five-inning simulated game during Double-A Bowie's off-day on Monday, and the plan is for him to rejoin the team later in the week. More» Gonzalez allows one run over six innings Comment (0) Share 5 hours ago Eaton steadily moving toward healthy return Adam Eaton threw from 120 feet and took dry swings on Monday as part of his rehab work, and he is enthused about the progress he's made as he recovers from a strained right oblique. More» Eaton pulls up on grounder due to injury Comment (0) Share 3 hours ago Bogaerts will keep working, learning in Majors Because of the position he plays and the stretches of consistency he has shown, Xander Bogaerts likely won't suffer the same fate as Jackie Bradley Jr., whom the Red Sox demoted Monday, in the coming weeks. More» Bogaerts, Pedroia turn two to escape a jam Comment (0) Share 3 hours ago Wacha looks sharp in latest bullpen session Shortly after receiving positive news from the another MRI exam of his right shoulder, Michael Wacha took the Busch Stadium bullpen mound on Monday to throw for the second time since a June shutdown due to a stress reaction in his shoulder. More» Cards TV discusses Wacha's injury rehab Comment (0) Share 2 hours ago Pirates mourn passing of longtime scout Longtime Pirates scout Elmer Gray died Monday at the age of 91. He began working with the Pirates in 1984 and helped build the playoff teams of the early 1990s. Prior to joining the Pirates, Gray was a member of the Reds organization. More» Comment (0) Share 2 hours ago Cards' thoughts continue to be with Ferguson Cardinals manager Mike Matheny shared his thoughts Monday on the ongoing unrest in nearby Ferguson, Mo., urging the community to come together during this difficult time. More» Comment (0) Share 2 hours ago Craig starts rehab stint, could return Friday The way things are scheduled right now, Allen Craig could be activated by the Red Sox on Friday for the start of a three-game series against the Mariners. More» Craig doubles for first hit with the Red Sox Comment (0) Share 4 hours ago Angels' Thatcher, Green need more time Angels reliever Joe Thatcher was hoping to return from a sprained left ankle by Friday, for the start of a three-game weekend series against the A's, but "that may be a little too aggressive," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said from Fenway Park on Monday. More» Thatcher exits in 4th with injury Comment (0) Share 8 hours ago Rankings becoming battle of East vs. West Are the best teams playing on the West Coast, or is MLB headed toward a Beltways World Series between the Orioles and the Nationals on the other side of the country? More» Vargas blanks A's, Royals hold Central lead Comment (0) Share 4 hours ago Reversal by lefty Russell stumps Donaldson Since the Braves acquired James Russell from the Cubs on July 31, it has been well documented that he is not a traditional left-handed reliever. 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