Actor and comedian Rob Schneider recently spent some time in the booth at Dodger Stadium — which presented some logistical issues for the longtime Giants fan.

Touted as one of the most talented pitchers to rise through the Cardinals' farm system in years, Shelby Miller made his much-anticipated debut in Wednesday's 6-2 loss to the Mets. It went as well as Miller could have scripted it.

Jim Leyland's philosophy about clubhouse chemistry and team leadership has been well-chronicled (he doesn't believe in it). That said, he thinks his latest outfielder, Avisail Garcia, can benefit from having fellow Venezuelan Miguel Cabrera around.

Slugger Mark Reynolds has been on a surge over the past month and has put a slow start to the season behind him.

A few extra text messages reminded Giancarlo Stanton that he did something impressive on Tuesday night. The slugger connected on his 30th home run in the Marlins' 8-4 loss to the Brewers.

Bobby Valentine's first year as manager of the Red Sox has not gone according to plan, and he released some of his frustrations on Boston's WEEI-AM while making a weekly appearance.

Powered by Ike Davis' three-run homer, R.A. Dickey became the first MLB pitcher to reach 18 wins as the Mets averted a series sweep in St. Louis.

Alex Rios hit a grand slam in the first inning and a two-run shot in the sixth to lead the White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Twins on Wednesday at U.S. Cellular Field. Jake Peavy picked up his 10th win with six innings of one-run ball.

Since the All-Star break, Carlos Santana has been one of the few bright spots on the team. Entering Wednesday's series finale against the Tigers, Santana has been hitting at a .292 clip since the break with nine home runs and 31 RBIs.

Erik Kratz and Chase Utley went deep to support a strong outing from Roy Halladay as the Phillies topped the Reds, 6-2, in Wednesday's rubber game at Great American Ball Park.

Jered Weaver flew back to Los Angeles on Wednesday morning to visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum, who will examine Weaver's sore right shoulder to determine his status moving forward.

The time for extended breaks for young pitchers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana is over, according to White Sox manager Robin Ventura.

Insisting that his lower back is “fine,” Matt Holliday nonetheless remained out of the Cardinals' lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Mets. He's expected to return to the lineup on Friday.

The Braves have not set an exact return date for Andrelton Simmons, but if the slick-fielding shortstop progresses through his Minor League rehab games without any problems, he could be in the lineup for one of the first two games of this weekend's series against the Mets.

Hal Steinbrenner admits to being “frustrated” by the Yankees' recent swoon, but the club's managing general partner told the New York Post that he still expects a winning performance down the stretch.

With Joey Votto returning on Wednesday, second baseman Brandon Phillips was moved back to the leadoff spot against the Phillies.

If Chase Utley's move to third is imminent, Phillies manager Charlie Manuel isn't divulging it.