The Mets didn't need a late rally to complete a sweep of the Marlins. They were able to earn their first three-game road sweep of Miami in more than five years in grand fashion Sunday. Bolstered by Jason Bay's fifth career grand slam, the Mets scored five runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-1 win against the Marlins at Marlins Park.

Phillies outfielder Domonic Brown remained out of the lineup on Sunday because of a sore left knee.

Though surgery looms in the near future for Brandon Inge, the A's third baseman isn't quite ready to pack up his bats for the winter.

Tom Wilhelmsen has struggled a bit lately in the closer role, and it came to a head with a blown save Aug. 24 in Chicago. The first-year closer has polished off two games successfully since then, but Mariners manager Eric Wedge wanted to pitch Wilhelmsen in a non-save situation to alleviate some pressure.

In pursuit of their first victory of a frustrating road trip, the Red Sox went to battle on Sunday afternoon without Jacoby Ellsbury.

For Angels rookie outfielder Mike Trout, September could mean the difference between being the youngest player in history to be named the Most Valuable Player, or not.

Infielder Brandon Laird, who was claimed off waivers by the Astros from the Yankees on Saturday, joined his new club Sunday at Minute Maid Park and was eager for a fresh start.

The first wave of callups have arrived in Miami. Actually, it's just two pitchers. And how many more will follow remains to be seen. Lefty reliever Dan Jennings was brought up from Triple-A New Orleans, as was right-hander Tom Koehler, who is getting his first big league opportunity.

The Giants' success has obscured Pablo Sandoval's lack of production. Expected to provide power, Sandoval owned eight home runs in 329 plate appearances entering Sunday, compared to 23 homers in 466 plate appearances last year. He hadn't homered since July 8 at Pittsburgh off A.J. Burnett.

Right-hander Jason Hammel had an impressive first rehab start, but manager Buck Showalter said the team will probably wait until his bullpen session before determining if Hammel is ready to come off the disabled list.

While the Mets' past at shortstop was in the opposing dugout at Marlins Park, manager Terry Collins was pleased with the team's present at the position. Ruben Tejada, in his first full season taking over for Jose Reyes at shortstop, has been impressive for the Mets.

The Indians are still trying to figure out how to get the best out of Ubaldo Jimenez. As has been the case many times, a high pitch count hindered Jimenez's effectiveness. He threw a season-high 117 pitches and had baserunners in every inning except the fourth on Friday.

Left-hander Chris Narveson, sidelined since April with a season-ending shoulder injury, has begun a throwing program and is hoping to resume mound work before the Brewers break for the winter.

Jeff Niemann left Saturday's game with tightness in his arm. After the game, he told reporters that the tightness was in his arm, but he would not be specific about the location of the tightness.

Manager Joe Girardi expects to activate Alex Rodriguez from the disabled list and immediately insert the slugger into his lineup Monday vs. the Rays. The Yankees open a series in Florida, where the third baseman spent the weekend rehabbing from a fractured left hand.

The Dodgers added Bobby Abreu to the roster, the outfielder returning from the Minors after a stint at Triple-A Albuquerque.

Matt Downs returned to the Astros from Oklahoma City only hours before delivering a
two-out pinch-hit double in the ninth inning on Saturday. He later scored the winning
run in Houston's 2-1 win. Starter Lucas Harrell did not factor in the decision.