The Red Sox and Dodgers have completed a trade that sends Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Carl Crawford and Nick Punto to Los Angeles.

The Red Sox clubhouse underwent a significant transformation between Friday night and Saturday afternoon.

On paper, D-backs infielder Willie Bloomquist's rehab game in the Arizona League on Thursday went fairly well, as the veteran collected a triple and drove in three runs.

On the day the division rival Dodgers acquired Adrian Gonzalez, Josh Beckett, Nick Punto and Carl Crawford from the Red Sox in one of the most memorable waiver trades in recent years, the D-backs maintained their mantra of focusing on themselves, not other teams.

Even though he is mired with a .171 batting average in August entering Saturday, D-backs outfielder Jason Kubel came away from his 0-for-4 night at the plate Friday feeling more confident after striking multiple pitches on the sweet spot.

After going three weeks without receiving any offensive support, Mike Minor aided his own cause with a couple of key plate appearances that helped the Braves gain a much-needed 7-3 win over the Giants on Saturday afternoon.

There have been a few occasions over the past couple of weeks when Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera has run slowly up the first-base line on outs. It could have been perceived as a lack of hustle. On Saturday, Indians manager Manny Acta noted that Cabrera has been playing through some leg soreness of late.

Tribe manager Manny Acta said on Saturday the team is considering using a six-man rotation over the season's final month.

Given the progress that Lonnie Chisenhall has made in his recovery from a fractured right forearm, the Indians are optimistic that the young third baseman will be back in their lineup before the season ends.

White Sox closer Addison Reed didn't take very long to get over the sting of a blown save in Friday's 9-8 victory over the Mariners.

Chris Sale knows U.S. Cellular Field's reputation as a homer-friendly. But the White Sox southpaw refuses to allow the ballpark to alter his approach.

Young White Sox starting pitchers Jose Quintana and Chris Sale are expected to pitch on regular rest for the final weeks of the season.

David Cooper could be headed to the 15-day disabled if his injured back does not show noticeable improvement in the near future.

Colby Rasmus was held out of the Blue Jays lineup on Saturday night as the club looked to give him a mental and physical break.

Omar Infante checked the replay to see the timing on Torii Hunter's collision to break up a double play in thr sixth inning Friday.

Miguel Cabrera was back at designated hitter for the Tigers on Saturday night, and there's every expectation he'll be there again for their next game Sunday afternoon.

Doug Fister, scratched from Saturday's start with an adductor strain in his right groin, isn't ready to say yet that he'll be ready for next Saturday. After his latest workout, though, his chances seem better.