Rest seems to be doing the trick for D-backs catcher Miguel Montero, who left Monday's game with a strained left groin. The 2011 All-Star said Wednesday he expects to be back in the lineup Friday against the Brewers.

Alberto Callaspo came through with a two-run double in the 11th inning, after Jered Weaver threw a masterful eight frames, as the Angels took the series from the A's on Wednesday afternoon.

Craig Biggio, the Astros' all-time hits leader who's eligible for Hall of Fame induction next year, said Wednesday he's looking forward to continuing his role as a special adviser to general manager Jeff Luhnow.

Veteran right-hander Kevin Millwood continued his run of recent excellence with six shutout innings Wednesday and Alex Liddi supplied the offensive support with a grand slam as the Mariners topped Texas, 5-3, at Safeco Field.

The Rockies placed second baseman Jonathan Herrera on the 15-day disabled list prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Marlins and recalled DJ LeMahieu from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Dan Haren starts for the Angels and Jason Vargas goes for the Mariners as the teams begin a four-game series on Thursday evening.

Blue Jays second baseman Kelly Johnson was forced to leave with tightness in his left hamstring in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 5-4 loss in 11 frames to the Rays.

The government moved Wednesday to bring in testimony from David Segui and investment manager Anthony Corso to rebut the attacks by Roger Clemens' defense team against star witness Brian McNamee.

The daily Chipper Jones Watch took a positive turn Wednesday night as the Braves' third baseman made his first appearance since suffering a severely bruised left calf last Friday at Tampa Bay. Jones was again out of the starting lineup Wednesday against the Reds at Great American Ball Park, marking his fifth consecutive day on the bench.

Before Wednesday's game, Nationals manager Davey Johnson said he didn't think there will be any ill will between Phillies left-hander Cole Hamels and Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper.

For now, Austin Kearns is listed as day to day with a tight right hamstring. The Marlins are cautious, hoping the injury isn't more serious.

It seemed as if Kerry Wood's final appearance was perfectly scripted, but Cubs bench coach Jamie Quirk said the right-hander almost went longer in the game rather than the drama of striking out one batter and exiting.

Marlins reliever Juan Carlos Oviedo, on Major League Baseball's restricted list, is moving closer to being a granted a visa that would clear him to return to the United States.

It took 11 innings and it wasn't pretty, but the Rays edged out a 5-4 win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.

The depleted numbers in the Red Sox's outfield have provided an opportunity for Scott Podsednik, who played center field on Wednesday afternoon in his first Major League start since Sept. 9, 2010.

Jack Hannahan wasn't back in the Indians lineup Wednesday, but manager Manny Acta was confident the third baseman was close to a return.

Starter Marco Estrada left Wednesday's game against the Giants with a strained right hip flexor in the bottom of the first inning.