A heads-up baserunning play by Mike McCoy in the top of the 11th inning enabled the Blue Jays to snap a seven-game losing streak with an 8-7 victory over the Yankees on Monday night at Yankee Stadium.

Nate McLouth's two-run homer in the eighth inning, following a walk, carried the Orioles to a 4-3 victory over the White Sox on Monday night. Lew Ford homered in the big leagues for the first time since 2007.

Brett Anderson submitted seven nearly flawless frames in his second start since Tommy John surgery, leading the A's to a 3-0 win over the Indians at Progressive Field.

Troy Tulowitzki and Jason Giambi were each set to play their third rehab game with the Double-A Tulsa Drillers Monday night and could be activated as early as Saturday.

Rays manager Joe Maddon thought about not having Alex Cobb start Wednesday to give him additional rest following his shutout Friday night. Now Maddon and company have decided to keep the rotation intact.

After a historic week that included a three-homer game and hitting for the cycle, Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre has been named the American League Player of the Week.

Catcher Mike Napoli, on the disabled list with a strained left quadriceps muscle, tested his leg with some baserunning drills Monday and is not ready to go on a medical rehabilitation assignment.

It was immediately clear that something was wrong with Indians starter Roberto Hernandez after he fired a changeup to Oakland's Seth Smith in the third inning on Monday night.

A trade of Saturday's magnitude permanently dents and highlights legacies across the board, from the players on up.

The Blue Jays are still awaiting word on the results of Jose Bautista's latest MRI. Bautista traveled to Cleveland on Sunday and was examined Monday by hand specialist Dr. Thomas Graham.

Twins catcher Joe Mauer made history on Monday night at Target Field, as he passed Earl Battey for Minnesota's franchise record for most games caught.

David Freese's bruised left wrist gave him no issues as he took swings in the PNC Park batting cages on Monday afternoon. As a result, the third baseman expects to return to the Cardinals' lineup on Tuesday.

White Sox right-hander Gavin Floyd had an MRI on his right elbow back in Chicago on Monday that showed a strain but no structural damage.

Daisuke Matsuzaka came off the disabled list and earned his first win of the season as the Red Sox beat the Royals, 5-1, at Fenway Park on Monday afternoon. After being swept by the Angels to open a seven-game homestand, the Sox rebounded to take three of four from Kansas City.

Yankees right-hander Ivan Nova said that he is confident that his stay on the disabled list will be a brief one.

The Red Sox and Angels will begin their three-game series at Angel Stadium on Tuesday night. Los Angeles will send Jered Weaver to the mound to face a Boston team that is moving forward after its blockbuster deal with the Dodgers on Saturday.

At the beginning of August, Giants manager Bruce Bochy came to Angel Pagan with a proposition — move to the leadoff spot, shorten your swing and ignite the offense.