The Orioles failed to complete a three-game sweep against the Blue Jays, as a four-run seventh by Toronto broke open a tie and led to a 6-4 loss at Rogers Centre on Wednesday.
Brewers hit three more homers, reward Peralta
Rickie Weeks smacked a pair of two-run homers, Corey Hart delivered one and both drove in four to back Wily Peralta's six-plus innings in an 8-5 win against the Marlins at Marlins Park.
Argument with ump results in Sveum's ejection
Cubs manager Dale Sveum was ejected in the bottom of the fifth inning of Wednesday's game against the Nationals at Nationals Park.
Beltre's blast helps Dempster win fourth straight
Adrian Beltre's early three-run homer provided an early cushion for right-hander Ryan Dempster, who won his fourth straight start as the Rangers earned a 7-6 win over the Royals on Wednesday night.
Hill not dwelling on just missing third cycle
Hitting for the cycle is an accomplishment in and of itself, but had the D-backs' Aaron Hill found a way to triple in one of his final three plate appearances Tuesday night, he would have become the first player in Major League history to hit three cycles in a season.
Calm, confident Davey right man to lead Nationals
Davey Johnson's calm and confidence have been a perfect fit for a team with a bunch of young players still figuring things out.
Crawford showing off superb defense
An impressive defensive play from Brandon Crawford prevented an Arizona run in the seventh inning of Tuesday's 8-6 loss in extra innings, which drew the praise of manager Bruce Bochy before Wednesday's rubber game.
Yanks reclaim swagger, and first place alone
The Yankees marched out of a rare team meeting and reclaimed sole possession of first place in the American League East, posting a 6-4 victory over the Rays on Wednesday at Tropicana Field.
McCarthy 'conscious and doing well' after liner to head
Brandon McCarthy took an Erick Aybar line drive above his right ear in the fourth inning of Wednesday's loss, forcing him from the game. McCarthy was taken to a local hospital and is conscious and doing well, according to an official A's release, but will not travel with the team to Seattle.
Dickey Q&A: 'I had to overcome myself'
MLB.com caught up with Mets knuckleballer and NL Cy Young Award candidate R.A. Dickey and talked to him about his magical year this past Friday night after he earned a complete-game victory over the Marlins in Miami.
Haren leads Halos to crucial sweep of A's
Dan Haren pitched six innings of one-run ball, allowing only three hits and striking out seven as the Angels completed a momentum-building three-game sweep of the rival A's in Oakland on Wednesday, 7-1.
Billingsley moved to 60-day DL, done for season
Chad Billingsley has been officially shut down for the season with a partial tear in his ulnar collateral ligament and he has been transferred to the 60-day disabled list.
Saunders, Gutierrez may return to lineup vs. A's
Manager Eric Wedge was optimistic that outfielders Franklin Gutierrez and Michael Saunders, both out with groin injuries, would return for Friday's series opener against Oakland.
Valentine addresses emotional remarks on radio
WEEI host Glenn Ordway asked Bobby Valentine whether or not he had “checked out,” which prompted the Red Sox skipper to laugh and respond with, “If I was there right now, I'd punch you right in the mouth.”
Outfielder Denorfia signs two-year deal with Padres
The Padres gave reserve outfielder Chris Denorfia a two-year contract extension on Wednesday that will keep him in San Diego though the 2014 season.
Blue Jays to skip Romero in rotation
Left-hander Ricky Romero has been scratched from his next scheduled outing and will instead pitch next Wednesday against the Mariners.
Pettitte clears hurdle with pushoff in windup
Andy Pettitte moved one step closer to getting back into a big league game on Wednesday, but the Yankees left-hander's timetable is still uncertain.