A.J. Pierzynski pinch-hit a go-ahead home run to tie the White Sox record for consecutive games with a homer and lift them to a series victory over the Angels on Sunday afternoon.

Coming off one of the worst starts of his young career, Stephen Strasburg got the job done on the mound and, once again, with his bat.

Kris Medlen pitched well again in his second start, and Jones, who is retiring at the end of the season, continued his hot hitting Sunday afternoon in Atlanta's 6-1 victory over Houston that capped an 8-2 homestand for the Braves.

Raul Ibanez had two of the Yankees' 11 hits, including his 15th homer, to set up a 6-2 win over the Mariners on Sunday that stood as the 150th victory of Freddy Garcia's career.

Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka and reliever Andrew Bailey each made Minor League rehab appearances on Sunday.

Third baseman Pablo Sandoval likely will need another week to recover from his strained left hamstring before he can be reinstated from the disabled list, manager Bruce Bochy said.

The Twins sent third baseman Danny Valencia to the Red Sox in exchange for Minor League outfielder Jeremias Pineda on Sunday.

Finally back to full strength after two months on the disabled list, center fielder Matt Kemp is starting to heat up and return to his early-season form.

All season, Jose Reyes has talked about having a consistent approach. It has certainly happened for the Marlins shortstop since the All-Star break.

It took the Cincinnati community just four days to raise $50,000 for the Reds Community Fund in an effort to see Hall of Fame broadcaster Marty Brennaman shave his head on the field of Great American Ball Park after Friday's game. Their contributions were doubled by actor and longtime Reds fan Charlie Sheen on Sunday.

The Dominican Republic junior squad etched itself into the history books on Sunday.

As he has said before, A.J. Pierzynski would like to return to the White Sox after his contract expires at season's end, but most of all he wants to keep playing, even if it meant signing with the Cubs.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the team would consider bringing Brett Gardner back in a limited role once rosters expand in September.

A week of rest has paid off for Yankees left-hander Andy Pettitte, who underwent X-rays on his fractured left ankle on Sunday. While Pettitte has not been cleared to throw off a mound just yet, manager Joe Girardi said that Pettitte's condition has improved since a week ago, when the Yankees were worried the 40-year-old had suffered a setback.

Red Sox left fielder Carl Crawford celebrated his 31st birthday on Sunday by continuing his recent surge at the plate.

Injured Rays third baseman Evan Longoria was back in the lineup for Triple-A Durham on Sunday, making his eighth rehab start for the club.

Reds manager Dusty Baker said Joey Votto is “right on schedule,” and the All-Star first baseman will travel with the team this week to Milwaukee and Chicago.