Here’s a warning to their rivals in the National League West: The Dodgers are not done dealing with the non-waiver Trade Deadline only 22 days away and the waiver trade deadline looming on Sept. 1.
Stults gives Padres jolt to end skid vs. Rox
Eric Stults allowed just one run in a complete game to help snap the Padres’ 10-game losing streak with a 2-1 victory over the Rockies at Petco Park on Tuesday.
Nolasco delivers in Dodgers debut
Ricky Nolasco held the D-backs to one run on four hits and went 2-for-2 with a run scored and an RBI in his seven-inning debut with the Dodgers, who closed to within 2 1/2 games in the NL West on Tuesday.
Suspensions reportedly looming in Biogenesis case
Even as Major League Baseball continues its investigation into allegations that the now defunct Biogenesis anti-aging clinic supplied illegal performance-enhancing substances to nearly two dozen players, multiple reports surfaced Tuesday suggesting that suspensions could be announced sooner rather than later.
Appel joins former No. 1 pick Correa in Class A
Mark Appel was promoted to Class A Quad Cities on Tuesday and will join the team Wednesday before a six-game homestand, joining last year’s No. 1 overall pick, Carlos Correa.
Straily dominant as A’s edge Pirates
Dan Straily allowed the Pirates just one run on two hits and three walks with seven strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings on Tuesday, and a two-run homer by Brandon Moss was just enough to help the first-place A’s snag their second straight 2-1 victory in Pittsburgh.
Cespedes added to AL Home Run Derby team
It was revealed on Tuesday that Cuban slugger Yoenis Cespedes was added as the final American League participant in the Home Run Derby.
Wainwright takes advantage of struggling Astros
Adam Wainwright cruised to his 12th win Tuesday, leading the Cardinals to a 9-5 victory against the Astros in front of a sellout crowd of 43,836. The win was the Cardinals’ fourth in a row and included six run-scoring innings by the offense.
Rios ties club, AL records with six hits
White Sox outfielder Alex Rios matched both a franchise and American League single-game record with his 6-for-6 peformance at the plate during Tuesday night’s 11-4 victory over the Tigers. Rios collected five singles and a triple.
Peralta throws three-hit shutout in Braun’s return
Logan Schafer hit his first career home run in a game he wasn’t supposed to start, and right-hander Wily Peralta did the rest, pitching all nine innings of the Brewers’ 2-0 win over the Reds on Tuesday at Miller Park.
Soriano’s two dingers lead homer-happy Cubs
Alfonso Soriano hit two of the Cubs’ five home runs Tuesday night to provide plenty of run support for All-Star left-hander Travis Wood in a 7-2 victory over the Angels at Wrigley Field.
Late surge gives White Sox rare win in Detroit
Adam Dunn’s tie-breaking, two-run homer off Justin Verlander in a seven-run eighth inning Tuesday night catapulted the White Sox to a rare 11-4 victory over the Tigers ace, who had won 12 of his previous 13 starts against the South Siders. Alex Rios had six hits, including a triple, and Dayan Viciedo homered twice to back a stellar Jose Quintana.
Ubaldo, ‘pen blank Blue Jays in series opener
Ubaldo Jimenez tossed six scoreless frames, and the bullpen finished the job as the Indians topped the Blue Jays, 3-0, on Tuesday night at Progressive Field.
Uptons break out to boost Teheran, Braves
Instead of enjoying their first opportunity to play together, B.J. Upton and Justin Upton have spent most of the past three months mired in extended slumps that have produced nothing but regular frustration. But as the Braves claimed a 6-4 win over the Marlins on Tuesday night, they were reminded of how grand life could be with the Upton brothers producing at the same time.
Braun reportedly uncooperative with MLB
Ryan Braun returned to the Brewers’ starting lineup Tuesday amid news that he is facing a possible suspension after allegedly declining to cooperate last week with Major League Baseball officials investigating the Biogenesis case.
Two key blasts from Beltre vault Rangers past O’s
Adrian Beltre hit two home runs to support the pitching of Martin Perez and the Rangers held off the Orioles, 8-4, on Tuesday night. Perez allowed four runs (two earned) in six-plus innings.
Phillies nipping at Nats’ heels after Hamels’ gem
Cole Hamels went eight strong innings and the Phillies moved to within 1 1/2 games of the second-place Nationals with a 4-2 win on Tuesday at Citizens Bank Park.