The Orioles are expected to place right-handed pitcher Jason Hammel on the disabled list on Sunday, with the 29-year-old saying following Saturday's game against the Tigers that he is “leaning toward” surgery on his right knee that would likely sideline him until September.

By all measurements, Barry Larkin will stand as one of the game's greats come next Sunday afternoon, with his induction into the Hall of Fame.

The Braves satisfied their need for a shortstop by acquiring Paul Janish from the Reds on Saturday in exchange for right-hander Todd Redmond.

It was 38 years ago that Dr. Frank Jobe gave Tommy John a reconstructed elbow, and on Saturday John gave Jobe an MRI of it.

Reds right-hander Johnny Cueto has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday after developing a blister on his index finger during a bullpen session on Saturday afternoon.

The Orioles unveiled a statue honoring Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Palmer in a ceremony held before Saturday's game against the Detroit Tigers at Camden Yards.

Adrian Gonzalez was out of Boston's starting lineup for the second straight game Saturday and is considered “real doubtful” for Sunday's series finale due to lower back spasms.

Behind the plate on Saturday, Ivan Rodriguez fielded a two-hop toss from Jeff Conine and applied an imaginary tag. The crowd cheered and had a chance to reminisce about one of the greatest plays in Marlins history.

Rockies first baseman Todd Helton said Saturday he had improved greatly after receiving a cortisone shot in his inflamed right hip on Friday.

With Mike Napoli out until next week with an injured knee, the Rangers activated Triple-A Round Rock catcher Luis Martinez and optioned pitcher Yoshinori Tateyama to Round Rock on Saturday.

Unless something unexpected happens, right-hander Roy Halladay is set to start Tuesday against the Dodgers, Phillies pitching coach Rich Dubee confirmed Saturday.

Kevin Youkilis already has become a fan favorite on the South Side of Chicago in just his 15th game and he isn't giving any thoughts just yet on the upcoming trip to Fenway Park.

A documentary recently aired on MLB Network commemorating the life and death of Darryl Kile and providing reflections from friends and teammates from all three of his teams.

Edwin Encarnacion hit two home runs and Adam Lind registered four hits and four RBIs in an 11-9 victory over the Indians on Saturday. Toronto scored eight runs in the third to chase Ubaldo Jimenez. It was the Blue Jays' best inning of the year. Aaron Laffey earned his first win of the season.

Ryan Dempster tossed six scoreless innings in a 4-1 win, becoming the first Cubs pitcher to throw 33 consecutive scoreless innings since Ken Holtzman in 1969. He hasn't allowed a run since May 30, spanning five starts.

The rehabbing duo of Brett Anderson and Dallas Braden continues to lend the A's good news.

The Cardinals reinstated Lance Berkman from the disabled list on Saturday and anticipate inserting the first baseman back into the starting lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds.