The Dodgers extended their franchise-record road win streak to 14 games with a 1-0 win over the Cubs on Sunday afternoon, but might have lost shortstop Hanley Ramirez with a right shoulder injury.

In a sign that Clay Buchholz could again be making progress in his prolonged comeback from a bursa sac strain in his right shoulder, manager John Farrell used the word “mound” to describe what could soon be on the right-hander’s rehab agenda.

Veteran catcher Henry Blanco ripped a two-run homer in the seventh on Sunday to lift the Mariners to a 3-2 victory over the Orioles and make a winner of Joe Saunders after a gritty outing by Seattle’s southpaw.

The Rays overcame a short start from Roberto Hernandez with timely hitting and dominant relief on their way to a 4-3 win over the Giants on Sunday at Tropicana Field.

After reportedly threatening a lifetime ban and then cutting off negotiations on a possible plea bargain, Major League Baseball is poised to suspend Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez at least through the end of the 2014 season, according to a published report.

Dodgers shortstop Hanley Ramirez jammed his right shoulder while catching a foul popup and tumbling into the Wrigley Field stands in the seventh inning of Sunday’s game with the Cubs.

Torii Hunter was supposed to have the day off to rest. Instead, he drilled a game-winning single to left field to give Detroit a 3-2 victory over the White Sox on Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park.

Every starter had at least one hit and Ervin Santana was solid as the Royals moved to 11-1 over their last 12 games with a 6-2 win over the Mets on Sunday at Citi Field.

Under pressure Sunday, Scott Kazmir remained under control. The same can be said of the Indians, who took care of business at Marlins Park with a 2-0 victory that sealed a series win of the three-game Interleague set.

Rangers pitcher Matt Garza apologized for tweets he posted Saturday directed at Athletics infielder Eric Sogard and his wife, Kaycee. The Rangers issued a club apology as well.

The Dodgers released pitcher Ted Lilly, who had been designated for assignment on July 25, one day after coming off the disabled list.

Rangers outfielder Nelson Cruz said he expects to hear from Major League Baseball on Monday regarding a possible 50-game suspension for allegedly purchasing performance-enhancing drugs from the Miami wellness clinic, Biogenesis. Cruz said he has not decided whether he would appeal a suspension.

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said injured third baseman Aramis Ramirez may return to Milwaukee’s lineup during the team’s upcoming 11-day, 10-game road trip.

The Atlanta Braves might be the most underappreciated team in baseball, and they have no one to blame but themselves. They’re so efficient and so quiet — and so thoroughly professional — it’s easy to overlook them.

Miguel Cabrera doesn’t get the chance to step off the bench and play the hero very often. On Sunday, he stepped very carefully and delivered the leadoff single that sparked the game-winning rally in the 12th inning off Dylan Axelrod.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said he believes outfielder Yasiel Puig will miss only one or two days with a bruised left thumb that he injured while making a diving catch on Saturday.

All isn’t perfect with the chronically sprained right middle finger of Rockies left fielder Carlos Gonzalez, but he was back in the lineup Sunday against the Pirates, hoping new hand positioning on the bat will help.