The possibility of R.A. Dickey pitching regularly on short rest down the stretch is over. The Mets mapped it out and, citing Dickey's age (37) and workload (a league-leading 162 1/3 innings), decided that a few extra starts are not worth risking the veteran's long-term health.

Before and after games, Jose Reyes has his right hand packed in ice. A sore right hand has bothered him for almost a week. You couldn't tell when it comes time to play.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi was ejected from Thursday's game against the Tigers for arguing Andy Dirks' run-scoring double in the fifth inning.

MLB released the 2012 postseason schedule on Thursday, with the inaugural Wild Card games set to take place on Oct. 5 and the World Series slated to begin on Oct. 24.

The Astros acquired infielder Tyler Greene from the Cardinals on Thursday, in exchange for a player to be named or cash considerations.

The Brewers' bullpen has been one of the factors in the team's backslide this season, but the struggles of veteran relievers have led to opportunities for promising rookies.

With Trevor Plouffe still on the disabled list with a bruised right thumb, GM Terry Ryan said that the Twins will stick with Tsuyoshi Nishioka for now.

The Angels have arguably the most talented roster in the Major Leagues, but they must find a way to mesh their many 2012 newcomers into a cohesive unit.

Nick Swisher was the latest Yankee to find his name in the designated hitter slot on Thursday as the club manages a taxing portion of its schedule.

Right-hander Brandon Morrow allowed two runs in his first rehab start for Double-A New Hampshire on Wednesday night.

Jose Bautista can move forward with the rehab program for his injured left wrist knowing there isn't any additional damage in the area.

The Blue Jays added another name to their list of walking wounded on Thursday morning when they placed Brett Lawrie on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right oblique.

Jeff Niemann took the mound in a game for the first time on Wednesday since fracturing his lower right leg May 14.

Normally you wouldn't see a player get a day off after a two-homer, four-hit, four-RBI game. But Giancarlo Stanton isn't dealing with typical circumstances.

Nearly two weeks after his trade to the Dodgers, Hanley Ramirez is downplaying the big return to Miami, where he played for seven seasons.

Giants third baseman Marco Scutaro had three hits and seven RBIs on Wednesday and fell just a bases-clearing triple short of becoming the first player in the live-ball era to hit for a “double cycle.”

C.J. Nitkowski's new delivery, throwing from a sidearm slot, has him on a path toward his first big league action since 2005. After starting at Double-A Binghamton about three weeks ago, Nitkowski already has traversed half the distance.