Major League Baseball is closing the 2011 regular season in unique fashion with the final scheduled games coming on Wednesday. As an appreciation of its fans, MLB.com announced that it has lowered the cost of MLB.TV to just $3.99.
Cards miss chance to tie for Wild Card lead
The Cardinals had the opportunity to tie the Braves for the lead in the National League Wild Card race on Monday night, but instead suffered an agonizing 5-4 defeat in 10 innings against the Astros.
White Sox win Guillen's finale at helm
In what was manager Ozzie Guillen's last game at the helm, the White Sox defeated the Blue Jays, 4-3, at U.S. Cellular Field on Monday as Dylan Axelrod earned his first career Major League victory.
Morse's blast gives Nats win in series opener
Michael Morse's three-run homer in the top of the ninth inning helped the Nationals defeat the Marlins, 6-4, at Sun Life Stadium on Monday night.
O no, Angels eliminated from playoff consideration
The Angels' season-long offensive futility was on display on Monday night, when a loss to the Rangers eliminated them from playoff contention for 2011.
Rangers stay atop Tigers while finishing Angels
Adrian Beltre slugged a two-run homer to continue his mastery of Dan Haren in a win over the Angels on Monday, keeping the Rangers ahead of the Tigers in the chase for ALDS home field.
Infante, Marlins reach agreement
According to a team source, Omar Infante has reached agreement on a two-year contract. Terms are not confirmed as of Monday night.
Vogelsong wins 13th as Giants snap streak
Ryan Vogelsong completed his stunning comeback season with a gem on Monday as the Giants ended a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 win over the Rockies at AT&T Park.
Wright understands game's cruel reality
These days, David Wright's empathetic moments are prompted by the limping Red Sox and the diminshed Braves. The 2007 Mets created a path that led from a division championship to runner-up status in the National League East.
Vlad tops Dominican players' hit list on single
Vladimir Guerrero's sixth-inning single off Red Sox starter Josh Beckett on Monday gave the designated hitter sole possession of baseball's all-time hits record by a Dominican-born player, surpassing Julio Franco's 2,586.
From behind the plate, Martin ejected
For Russell Martin, this one was a first. The Yankees catcher said that he was ejected from Monday's game for having a sense of humor.
Latos overpowers Cubs in series opener
Mat Latos struck out nine over seven dominant innings on Monday to lead the Padres to a 2-0 victory over the Cubs before a crowd of 26,433 at PETCO Park.
McKeon praises Ozzie, who may succeed him
On the day Jack McKeon retired as Marlins manager, reports were rampant that Ozzie Guillen — who was released from his contract with the White Sox following their win over the Blue Jays on Monday night — would take his place in 2012.
Red Sox fall into WC tie as O's barrel back
Two games left, and it's all tied up. That is the reality the Red Sox now face as their once secure grip in the American League Wild Card standings has slipped away entirely after the Red Sox lost to the Orioles, 6-3, on Monday at Camden Yards.
Paulino strong to the finish in Royals' win
Right-hander Felipe Paulino was locked in early as the Royals used a four-run sixth inning en route to a 7-3 win over the Twins on Monday night in the series opener at Target Field.
Kemp takes NL homer lead, sparks Dodgers' win
While Cy Young candidate Clayton Kershaw locked up his pitching Triple Crown, teammate Matt Kemp's quest to make it a Double Triple is running out of time despite his three-run homer Monday night in a 4-2 Dodgers win over the division-champion D-backs.
D-backs miss chance to gain on Brewers
Matt Kemp's three-run homer in the top of the first inning gave the Dodgers an early lead that the D-backs couldn't overcome in their 4-2 loss Monday night at Chase Field. The defeat kept Arizona a game behind the Brewers for home-field advantage in the first round of the postseason.