When the Reds really needed it most, Bronson Arroyo pitched a superb game. So far this season, even that hadn't always been good enough. But it was sufficient on Thursday during a 6-3 Reds victory over the Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

Rangers infielder Michael Young was among those who called Ivan Rodriguez on Thursday after hearing that he plans to retire. Young was Rodriguez's teammate in 2001-02 with the Rangers and again at the end of the 2009 season.

Before the season began, no one predicted the Dodgers would have the best record in the Majors after playing 10 games. But thanks to the play of Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier and others, the Dodgers should be a huge factor in the NL West.

Playing in Ryan Braun's house, Matt Kemp continued his MVP campaign with another home run and got unexpected help from former Brewers Jamey Wright and Jerry Hairston as the Dodgers avoided a series sweep with a 4-3 win over the Brewers on Thursday.

Ricky Nolasco minimized the damage in 5 1/3 innings, while driving in a run, and Greg Dobbs delivered a two-run double in the Marlins' 5-3 comeback victory over the Cubs on Thursday.

Soon after making baseball history as the oldest player to win a game, Jamie Moyer admitted he doesn't know much about the game's past. Thursday, the Hall of Fame offered Moyer a chance to learn a lot more.

As host of the All-Star Game for the first time since 1973, the Royals are ready to show off their city and ballpark.

The first phase of jury selection in the federal perjury trial of Roger Clemens is complete, with 36 potential jurors qualified for the next step in the process, which will take place Monday.

From FanFast to the Futures Game to the Home Run Derby, there are a lot more events surrounding the Midsummer Classic than there were when KC most recently hosted in 1973.

Commissioner Allan H. (Bud) Selig is set to appear Friday on the “Morning Joe” program, which is airing a special edition live from Fenway Park from 6 to 9 a.m. ET on MSNBC.

As part of the community and charitable initiatives leading up to the 83rd All-Star Game, Major League Baseball and the Royals will donate more than $3.5 million to MLB All-Star projects in the greater Kansas City area and national charitable initiatives.

Infielder Brian Roberts will be accompanying the Orioles to Anaheim, a positive sign given that the initial plan was for Roberts, who is on the disabled list with a concussion, to return home after the first two legs of the team's three-city road trip.

Cubs president Theo Epstein, in Miami on Thursday after scouting some players for the upcoming First-Year Player Draft, said fans need to look at the big picture, rather than panic over the team's slow start.

Admittedly playing at 60 percent on a sore left hamstring, Reds second baseman Brandon Phillips is clearly favoring the injury when he runs.

General manager John Mozeliak confirmed that the Cardinals plan to place Lance Berkman on the 15-day disabled list after the first baseman aggravated a left calf injury in Wednesday's 11-1 win over the Reds.

Ivan Rodriguez, who was one of the best all-around catchers in big league history, will announce his retirement Monday in Texas.

Balloting is only hours away for the 83rd All-Star Game on July 10 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, marking the return of an annual fan tradition that shatters voting records each summer, signals that the season is into its groove, and sets Major League Baseball apart from all other sports leagues.