Ranking contenders' lineups, from best to worst

Yankees, Rangers and Twins in the best position to slug their way through October

New York Yankees to skip Phil Hughes' start due to innings limit

The Yankees will skip Phil Hughes' next start due to an innings limit they put on their young pitcher.

Texas Rangers' Josh Hamiton plays catch with Elvis Andrus; return uncertain

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton played a light game of catch before Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, the first step toward returning to action for baseball's leading hitter.

Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau optimistic he'll play again this season

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau says he's still optimistic that he will play again this season even though he's been out of the lineup for two months because of a concussion.

Jim Joyce, responsible for blowing call in Armando Galarraga perfect game bid, to umpire Detroit ...

When Armando Galarraga steps onto the mound to face Baltimore on Friday night, the Tigers pitcher will see a familiar face behind home plate in umpire Jim Joyce.

Source: Chicago Cubs to interview Ryne Sandberg within 10 days

Source: The Chicago Cubs will interview Ryne Sandberg in the next 10 days.

Howard powers Hamels, Phillies past Marlins

Ryan Howard homered and had six RBIs and the Phillies backed Cole Hamels with a rare burst of the run support he had been missing most of the season in a 10-6 win over the Marlins.

Red Sox ride Wakefield, five homers past Rays

Tim Wakefield became the oldest pitcher to win for Boston, and the Red Sox backed their 44-year-old knuckleballer with five home runs to rough up the Rays 11-5.

Umpire says he ejected Milwaukee Brewers fan for using homophobic slur toward St. Louis Cardinals...

Home plate umpire Bob Davidson says he ejected a fan at Miller Park because the fan used a homophobic slur aimed at Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina.

Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson has strain, inflammation; Ricky Nolasco has surgery; Hanley Ramirez...

Shortstop Hanley Ramirez was held out of the starting lineup because of a sore back.

Trevor Hoffman of Milwaukee Brewers earns unprecedented 600th save

Trevor Hoffman added another milestone to his illustrious career, earning his 600th save by closing out the Milwaukee Brewers' 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Freddy Garcia returned to Chicago to be evaluated; second baseman Gordo...

Chicago White Sox pitcher Freddy Garcia returned to Chicago to be evaluated; second baseman Gordon Beckham remained out of the lineup; Carlos Quentin was given a day to rest and Paul Konerko returned to the lineup.

New York Mets' Carlos Beltran, Luis Castillo, Oliver Perez skip visit to veterans' hospital

A team-sponsored visit to a veterans' hospital ended in a Mets controversy.

Roger Clemens' lawyers ask court to toss defamation suit brought by Brian McNamee

A defamation lawsuit against Roger Clemens should be thrown out because the seven-time Cy Young Award winner was merely trying to defend himself against his former personal trainer's doping allegations, Clemens' lawyers argued Wednesday.

Philadelphia Phillies' Jimmy Rollins leaves game with apparent injury

Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins left the game against the Marlins after the third inning with tightness in his right hamstring.

Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome scratched for precautionary reasons

Jim Thome was a late scratch for the series finale against the Royals.