Designated hitter Luke Scott finally got some at-bats in a rehab assignment with Class A Charlotte on Saturday.
Castro will likely return to Astros on Monday
Catcher Jason Castro appears on target to return from the disabled list Monday when the Astros open a three-game series at Wrigley Field against the Cubs.
CC fought decision to be placed on DL
If CC Sabathia had his way, he would not be the latest Yankee to hit the disabled list.
Phillies give Rollins rare rest from starting
Jimmy Rollins was given a rare day off in Sunday's series finale against the Cardinals.
Royals visited by bats of the winged variety
You've heard of bats in the belfry. Now we've got bats in the outfield — the kind of bats with wings and sharp, pointy teeth. Royals outfielders encountered them during Saturday's night's game.
MLB Notebook: Red-hot Posey closing in on rare feat
With two hits Saturday, including a home run, Buster Posey improved his OPS for the season to .947. Only three catchers since 1901 have posted an OPS of at least .950 while qualifying for a batting title.
Bonifacio's rehab targeted for Wednesday
Barring any setbacks, Emilio Bonifacio is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Class A Jupiter on Wednesday.
Inge sits out series finale with sore shoulder
A's third baseman Brandon Inge was held out of the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Chicago after dislocating his right shoulder — and getting the game-winning hit just minutes later — in Saturday's win.
Grandal, Stauffer making steady progress
The Padres injury front is improving, with a couple of players making progress. Rookie catcher Yasmani Grandal and pitcher Tim Stauffer are both making strides with their rehab assignments.
Marquis remains intriguing story for Padres
Right-hander Jason Marquis has been a feel-good story for the Padres, and that continued on Saturday night when he flirted with what would have been the first no-hitter in Padres history. He settled for a two-hit, complete-game shutout, as San Diego beat the Pirates, 5-0.
Padres sign veteran Kotsay through 2013 season
The Padres have opted to sign outfielder Mark Kotsay to a one-year contract that will keep him in San Diego through the 2013 season.
Snider sits out Sunday with tight hamstring
Travis Snider left Saturday's game early with tightness in his right hamstring. He wasn't overly concerned about the issue following the game, and Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said Sunday that he heard the discomfort had improved overnight.
Holliday putting Cardinals on his shoulders
Down a run in the sixth with two on, there was no one on Saturday night Cardinals manager Mike Matheny wanted at the plate more than Matt Holliday.
Molina gets planned day off from Cards' lineup
With a day game after a night game added to getting hit on the elbow by a pitch on Friday and on the hand on Saturday, Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina got a scheduled day off from starting at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday against the Phillies.
Kemp back up to speed on basepaths
Matt Kemp returned from the disabled list on July 13, began running more aggressively a couple of weeks later and finally cut loose on Saturday night with his first multi-steal game in 13 months.
Hairston not expected to land on DL
The left hip injury that knocked Jerry Hairston out of Saturday night's Dodgers game with the Marlins is not expected to land him on the disabled list, manager Don Mattingly said on Sunday.
Chisenhall eyes return to Tribe this season
Sitting at his locker on Sunday morning, a six-inch scar running up the side of his right forearm, third baseman Lonnie Chisenhall looked relaxed and sounded optimistic about his chances of suiting up for the Indians again this season.