Chase Headley's hit parade last week earned the Padres' third baseman National League Player of the Week honors on Monday.

Blue Jays outfielder Jose Bautista swung a bat on Monday afternoon for the first time since being temporarily shut down on Aug. 1 because of lingering soreness in his left wrist.

The Yankees envision new acquisition Derek Lowe as a long reliever for the middle innings, but the last time Lowe moved to the bullpen after prolonged struggles in the rotation, he found himself once again starting for the Red Sox in the 2004 American League Championship Series against New York.

On Monday, Yasmani Grandal took early batting practice and then another round with the team before the Padres faced the Braves at Turner Field in what is being viewed as a precursor to a Minor League rehabilitation assignment later this week.

Mariano Rivera threw in the Yankee Stadium outfield Monday with pitching coach Larry Rothschild looking on, but that does not mean the Yankees are preparing for a postseason return from their closer.

I can't wrap my mind around the criticism of the Nationals for being cautious with Stephen Strasburg. It would be absolutely unconscionable for them to do anything else. In the end, it's not all that complicated.

Robert Stephenson watched two batters stroke singles off him in his first inning as a professional baseball player. A majority of hitters who have faced the Reds' 2011 first-round Draft pick since then have struggled to find the same luck.

In an adjusted Pirates rotation, A.J. Burnett will face the Dodgers in Thursday's finale of the four-game set.

The Orioles acquired left-hander J.C. Romero from the Indians on Monday in exchange for Minor Leaguer Carlos Rojas.

Adrian Gonzalez was named American League Co-Player of the Week after going 11-for-28 with two home runs and 14 RBIs. The other American League Player of the Week was Manny Machado.

Despite not knowing a single word in English before the season, Wei-Yin Chen has integrated himself into the Orioles clubhouse, becoming a substitute ace in the process.

Mets outfielder Mike Baxter has gone through his share of frustrations this season, but through it all, he's remained patient.

Manager Ned Yost wants a team of winners to demolish the “losing culture” of the Royals and build a championship foundation. Left field is a good place to look.

A decade ago, Bryce Harper was picking up tips and habits from his mentor and older brother, Bryan. Now having reached the Major Leagues before the age of 20, Bryce is trying to return the favor.

The 2012 Civil Rights Game will be played at Turner Field in Atlanta on Saturday, concluding a weekend of events that will celebrate the role that baseball played in the civil rights movement.

The Twins activated third baseman Trevor Plouffe from the 15-day disabled list on Monday, and optioned second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka to Triple-A Rochester to make room on the roster.

The Phillies placed outfielder Nate Schierholtz on the 15-day disabled list with a fractured right big toe and recalled infielder Hector Luna from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday.