The Angels didn't need their bullpen on Monday night, because Jered Weaver shut out the A's to record his MLB-best 15th win in the opener of a key three-game series.

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Ten days after being traded to Milwaukee as part of the deal that sent Zack Greinke to the Angels, shortstop Jean Segura was called up from Double-A Huntsville and inserted into the starting lineup on Monday against the Reds.

Ross Detwiler, who has been stellar since returning to the rotation, heads to the mound for the Nationals as they take on Jordan Lyles and the Astros on Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.

C.J. Wilson starts for the Angels opposite Bartolo Colon of the A's as the teams continue their series with AL playoff implications on Tuesday night in Oakland.

Instead of Bronson Arroyo walking away with his third win of the year over the Crew, Milwaukee broke out of its slump to the tune of a 6-3 win over division-leading Cincinnati on Monday night at Miller Park.

Sixth-inning risks, while substantial, were dwarfed by the reward — a three-run frame that pushed the Cardinals toward an 8-2 win over the Giants on Monday at Busch Stadium, where St. Louis has won 12 of the last 13 games played.

His spot in the rotation possibly in jeopardy, Aaron Cook did his best to defend his turf on Monday night, leading the Red Sox to a 9-2 victory over the Rangers in the opener of a three-game series.

Jon Lester is hoping his start on Tuesday against the Rangers goes better than the last one, while Ryan Dempster is seeking his first win with his new team.

Jake Peavy hasn't been a 10-game winner since 2008, but the White Sox right-hander can reach that milestone Tuesday when he takes the mound opposite the Royals' Bruce Chen.

Red Sox skipper Bobby Valentine, general manager Ben Cherington and team owner John W. Henry responded on Monday to questions from the Boston media about Valentine's standing in the organization.

Phil Hughes, who has struggled to keep the ball in the park this season but delivered the second complete game of his career at Detroit in June, will face Rick Porcello on Tuesday night as the Yankees resume their four-game set with the Tigers.

Boasting a 1.88 ERA entering Tuesday, Mike Fiers will test his pitching prowess against the National League Central-leading Reds when the clubs meet for the second game of the three-game series. Cincinnati will counter with Johnny Cueto, who is going for his 15th win.

Throwing 132 pitches, Justin Verlander tied his career high with 14 strikeouts over eight superb innings on Monday night, carrying a lead built on solo homers from Prince Fielder and Miguel Cabrera and two middle-inning rallies off Ivan Nova for a 7-2 Tigers win over the Yankees.

Gordon Beckham hit a solo homer in the eighth inning to help give Chris Sale and the White Sox a 4-2 victory over the Royals on Monday night at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Giants learned firsthand Monday just how much the Cardinals enjoy playing at Busch Stadium, and they've got four more games to slow the Cardinals' momentum at home, starting with Tuesday's matchup between Barry Zito and Lance Lynn.

Erik Bedard retired 17 straight D-backs on his way to a 4-0 victory in PNC Park, just one night after A.J. Burnett had retired 18 straight men on his way to a 6-2 victory in Cincinnati.