Nobody could have predicted what R.A. Dickey has accomplished in 2012, not even Terry Collins. But the Mets' skipper said Dickey's success hasn't put pressure on the back of the rotation, or redefined what should be expected from a starter on his club.

The Brewers were considering their options Wednesday for sidelined right-hander Shaun Marcum, including a possible stint on the 15-day disabled list that would allow for a fresh player to join the active roster.

Left-handed pitcher Omar Luis Rodriguez, 19, and the Yankees have agreed on a Minor League deal worth an estimated $4-5 million, according to an industry source.

A group of so-called “ballhawks” spend time at baseball games by attempting to collect balls for charity.

One night after Mark Teixeira took a Jason Heyward rocket off his left heel, the Yankees first baseman was on the bench for the finale of a three-game series with the Braves on Wednesday.

Royals Hall of Famer George Brett will manage the U.S. team and former Yankees star Bernie Williams will skipper the World team in the 2012 Futures Game.

Outfielder Yasel Puig, 21, has defected from Cuba and is in the process of establishing residency in Mexico, the first step to becoming eligible for free agency, according to his agent. He might be the most coveted young outfielder to leave the island in the last 12 months.

Though it took only one hitter for Matt Cain to end his string of retiring 32 straight batters, the right-hander pitched strong enough following his perfect game to earn his eighth straight win, defeating the Angels, 5-3, in the series opener Monday night at Angel Stadium.

As encores go, a five-inning, three-run effort might not have been exactly what Cain had in mind following his perfect game. But a win is a win, and the Giants' sturdy right-hander — given a long history of hard-luck endings — savors each happy one that falls his way.

Barry Zito makes his first start in one of his favorite stadiums as San Francisco takes on the Angels in the second game of an Interleague series between the two clubs.

Matt Harrison yielded just one run in six innings and David Murphy knocked in the only two runs the Rangers would need Monday as Texas downed San Diego, 2-1, at Petco Park.

On Tuesday, in the second game of a three-game set against the Mariners, the D-backs look to gain a bit of home momentum after a road trip that ended with back-to-back shutouts.

Angels starter Jerome Williams dealt with shortness of breath following his start Monday night and was taken to a local hospital as a precautionary measure.

Going into Monday's game, neither the Blue Jays nor Brewers knew who would be starting Tuesday.

With a one-out solo home run in the seventh inning on Monday against the Mariners, D-backs second baseman Aaron Hill completed the fifth cycle in franchise history.

Josh Hamilton is expected to return to Texas' starting lineup on Tuesday night, when the Rangers send Scott Feldman to face the Padres' Edinson Volquez.

Aaron Hill delivered the fifth cycle in franchise history on Monday as the D-backs cruised to their sixth straight home victory behind a gem from Wade Miley.