The A's on Friday weren't too interested in recalling any of the history they made just one day prior.

Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre is scheduled to begin a medical rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.

Despite Joakim Soria's recent difficulties, manager Ned Yost is keeping him in place as the Royals' closer.

Jim Thome was only with the Twins for just under two seasons, but he left a positive impact and created many great memories during his time in Minnesota, according to former coaches and teammates.

The simple gesture — the number 46 that adorned the Orioles' visiting scoreboard in place of all out-of-town games Friday night — was a fitting tribute in honoring Wednesday's passing of former O's pitcher, team executive and broadcaster Mike Flanagan, whose humility and love for the organization was virtually unmatched.

Though the Mets will not play Saturday or Sunday, manager Terry Collins expects injured shortstop Jose Reyes will be able to play in his third and final rehab game Saturday at Double-A Binghamton.

Raul Ibanez was out of the starting lineup for the fourth straight game Friday, but there is a chance he will return Saturday afternoon against the Marlins.

The Phillies adjusted their starting rotation because of postponements from Hurricane Irene.

Pirates great Willie Stargell will be featured on a stamp next summer, the United States Postal Service has announced.

Like any father would, Tigers manager Jim Leyland called his son to talk about Hurricane Irene, which is headed Patrick Leyland's way this weekend in Connecticut.

For the first time since being traded from the Twins to the Tigers on Aug. 15, left fielder Delmon Young returned Friday to Target Field for the series opener between the AL Central rivals.

Hurricane Irene is not expected to hit Syracuse, N.Y., which means Nationals right-hander Stephen Strasburg will pitch on Saturday for Triple-A Syracuse, as expected.

After receiving the results of the MRI exam performed Friday on Tommy Hanson's right shoulder, the Braves remained optimistic that he could pitch again this year.

Center fielder B.J. Upton was back in the starting lineup for the Rays on Friday for the opener of a four-game series against the Blue Jays.

Rangers manager Ron Washington adjusted his lineup for the first game of the Angels series, dropping Nelson Cruz to the seventh spot in the order.

Reds catcher Ramon Hernandez was claimed on waivers by an unknown club but pulled back on Friday, according to a report.

In an anticipated move, the Reds activated right-handed reliever Logan Ondrusek from the 15-day disabled list on Friday.