Although Shane Victorino was sad to leave Philadelphia, he was excited to begin a new chapter in his career with the team that once gave him a chance to make it as a professional player.

The bad blood between the Dodgers and D-backs boiled again Wednesday after a late takeout slide of Los Angeles second baseman Jerry Hairston by Arizona's Paul Goldschmidt.

Alex Cobb went seven solid innings and Carlos Pena drove in a pair of runs as the Rays beat the A's, 4-1, in Wednesday's finale at the Coliseum.

All 16 qualifying junior and senior division teams participating in this year's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities World Series took part in the annual MLB Scouting Bureau “Workout Day” at Neiman Sports Complex in Minneapolis on Wednesday.

After prescribed rest and relaxation, Jason Giambi was back at Coors Field on Wednesday and ready to resume baseball activities.

New faces on both sides of the field will be on display when Jeff Samardzija and the Cubs meet Chad Billingsley and the Dodgers in Friday's series opener at Dodger Stadium.

Patrick Corbin was outstanding in his six innings, combining with three relievers on a two-hitter as the D-backs beat the Dodgers, 4-0, on Wednesday afternoon to complete a three-game sweep at Dodger Stadium.

Lou Collier works as an assistant coach for the Chicago White Sox senior boys team of Major League Baseball's Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program, and he's helped lead the club to this week's World Series.

The Braves announced Wednesday they placed right-hander Jair Jurrjens on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right groin.

Rangers right-hander Neftali Feliz had successful Tommy John surgery on his right elbow Wednesday. He will miss the remainder of this season and could return next summer.

It's been four years since Ryan Dempster has pitched in the postseason. He wants to get back.

Now that rookie Yasmani Grandal has landed on the disabled list with a strained oblique muscle, the bulk of the Padres catching duties falls squarely on the shoulders of John Baker.

The fact that Lorenzo Cain's legs aren't at 100 percent has been well documented. But it looks like Cain might be making some progress.

Starter Jeff Karstens went five solid innings for the win, while Garrett Jones drove in three runs late to help the Pirates earn their 60th victory with Wednesday's 8-4 triumph over the Cubs.

In a move made to bolster the Phillies' defense, infielder Michael Martinez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday, while infielder Mike Fontenot was designated for assignment.

The Indians are in the process of examining the possibilities for their starting rotation, and the club is not ready to declare that veteran Derek Lowe will be a part of the plans.

Entering Friday night's series opener with identical records, the O's and Rays know the three-game set at the Trop is pivotal.