A right oblique injury will prevent right-hander Jake Westbrook from traveling with the Cardinals during their upcoming seven-game road trip, which begins in San Diego on Monday.
Teammates feel for Strasburg as a competitor
A day after Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg was told that he would be shut down for the rest of the season, several of his teammates said they understood why Strasburg was upset with the team's decision, but they also understood that the team wants Strasburg to play for the club for many years to come.
CC doesn't see velocity, health as concerns
The Yankees are keeping a curious eye fixed upon CC Sabathia's velocity readings, hoping to figure out a remedy for the left-hander's recent swoon.
Barney extends errorless streak, passes Sandberg
Darwin Barney extended his errorless streak to a National League single-season record 125 straight games on Sunday.
Fearless Profar already having impact on Rangers
Jurickson Profar has made two Major League starts and has helped Texas win twice, playing a huge part of each victory.
Davey, Nats decide time right to shut down Strasburg
After a rough outing Friday that was likely impacted by the impending early end to his season, Nationals ace Stephen Strasburg was told Saturday that he will be shut down for 2012.
MLB Notebook: Headley in heady Padres company
Chase Headley homered twice Friday and has reached base in 124 games. He if can get on in 21 of the Padres' final 23 games Headley will pass Tony Gwynn's franchise mark.
Slumping Kemp out of Dodgers' lineup
Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp is out of the lineup for Saturday's crucial game against the Giants, evidence that his shoulder is still injured from last month's collision with the wall in Coors Field.
Braun's 13th-inning HR keeps Crew's hopes alive
Ryan Braun's early-morning home run gave the Brewers a 13-inning, 5-4 win over the Cardinals at soggy Busch Stadium and moved the surging Brewers another step nearer for the National League's second Wild Card berth.
Fiers looks to build off wild win over Cardinals
Jake Westbrook looks to even the series on Saturday vs. the Brewers after a tough loss. Mike Fiers will try to earn a series win and keep the Brewers rolling.
Scutaro's hit helps Giants pad NL West lead
Continuing his devastating clutch hitting, Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in Friday night's seventh inning to lift the Giants past the Los Angeles Dodgers, 5-2, in the opener of a National League West showdown.
MLB.com's Stars of the Game: Friday, Sept. 7
Each day, MLB.com selects one player from each game whose performance stands out.
Beckett's 'OK' start unsupported by Dodgers' offense
Josh Beckett's third start for the Dodgers was solid, but it didn't meet his approval, and what he needed was more assistance from an offense that is generating far more frustration, internally and externally, than production.
Miley, Kelly matched up in battle of rookies
D-backs lefty Wade Miley, a candidate for the NL Rookie of the Year Award, will get a chance to build on his case for the honor on Saturday against fellow rookie Casey Kelly and the Padres.
Path to the Postseason: Sept. 8, 2012
The see-saw battle between the Yankees and Orioles for the top spot in the American League East has tipped back in New York's favor. But how long will it stay there?
A's rookie Griffin outshines King Felix
A.J. Griffin outdueled Mariners ace Felix Hernandez and earned a spot in Oakland A's history during Friday night's 6-1 victory at Safeco Field.
Without best stuff, Lincecum gets by on grit
The San Francisco Giants should win the National League West this season, in large part because they have the kind of starting pitching that makes major accomplishments possible, maybe even probable.