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Angels rally for 7-5 win over Rangers
Pinch-hitter Juan Rivera doubled off the wall in right-center to drive in three runs in a five-run eighth inning and help the Los Angeles Angels rally for a 7-5 victory over the Texas Rangers on Thursday night.
Suzuki's double lifts A's past Twins
Pinch-hitter Kurt Suzuki doubled in the winning run with one out in the ninth inning and the Oakland Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 on Thursday night to win back-to-back games for first time since July 10-11.
Recap: LA Angels vs. Texas
Jon Garland persevered through eight innings, and Juan Rivera had a go-ahead three-run double, as the Los Angeles Angels came from four runs down to beat Texas, 7-5, in the opener of a four-game set.
Recap: Atlanta vs. Florida
Brian McCann smacked a three-run homer and the Braves pitching staff shut down the powerful Marlins lineup, as Atlanta topped the reeling Marlins, 4-2, in the rubber match of a three-game set.
Recap: Chicago Cubs vs. Philadelphia
Aramis Ramirez hit a go-ahead grand slam as part of a five-run eighth inning, as the Chicago Cubs shocked the Philadelphia Phillies with a 6-4 comeback win in the opener of a four-game set from Wrigley Field.
Blue Jays designate Stairs for assignment
The Toronto Blue Jays designated Matt Stairs for assignment following Thursday's 3-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays and are expected to trade the designated hitter within the next two days.
Ramirez grand slam power Cubs
Aramis Ramirez's grand slam capped a five-run eighth inning Thursday night, and the Chicago Cubs won their sixth straight game in dramatic fashion, rallying for a 6-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies
Recap: Washington vs. Los Angeles
Cristian Guzman hit for the cycle, and Elijah Dukes smacked two home runs to lead the Washington Nationals over the Los Angeles Dodgers, 11-2, and sweep the three-game set.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Willy Aybar's solo home run in the sixth inning proved to be the difference, as Tampa Bay clipped Toronto, 3-2, in the finale of a three-game set from Tropicana Field.
Guzman hits for cycle, Dukes homers twice for Nats
Cristian Guzman hit for the cycle and Elijah Dukes had two home runs, helping the Washington Nationals to an 11-2 romp over the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night.
Jackson takes shutout into the eighth, Rays win
Edwin Jackson took a shutout into the eighth inning, Cliff Floyd and Willy Aybar each homered, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Thursday night to guarantee they will finish no worse than .500 for the first time in franchise history.
Recap: Tampa Bay vs. Toronto
Carlos Pena homered and Matt Garza went 7 2/3 strong innings as Tampa Bay edged Toronto, 1-0, in the second tilt of a three-game series at Tropicana Field.
McCann hits 3-run homer to lead Braves to victory
Brian McCann hit a three-run homer, Charlie Morton finally figured out how to pitch at home and the Atlanta Braves beat the slumping Florida Marlins 4-2 on Thursday night.
Angels' Kendrick lands on DL
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim second baseman Howie Kendrick left Wednesday's game against the Oakland Athletics in the fourth inning with an injured leg.
Braves' Soriano has season-ending elbow surgery
Atlanta Braves reliever Rafael Soriano had successful season-ending surgery on his right elbow on Thursday by Dr. James Andrews in Birmingham, Alabama.
Nats' Hill done for season
Washington Nationals pitcher Shawn Hill will miss the rest of the season due to swelling in his right elbow, the team announced Thursday.
A's reinstate Sweeney from DL; option Gonzalez
The Oakland Athletics reinstated outfielder Ryan Sweeney from the 15-day disabled list and optioned outfielder Carlos Gonzalez to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday.
Four minor leaguers suspended by MLB
Major League Baseball suspended Chicago Cubs minor league pitchers Arturo Florentino, Carlos Galvez and Jose Tineo and Texas Rangers minor league pitcher Michael De La Cruz 50 games after each tested positive for a metabolite of Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.
Dodgers activate Wade, designate Sturtze
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated pitcher Cory Wade from the 15-day disabled list and designated pitcher Tanyon Sturtze for assignment Thursday.
Boston's Beckett to miss Friday start, will visit Dr. Andrews
Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Chicago White Sox on Friday because of right elbow inflammation.
Recap: NY Yankees vs. Boston
Jason Bay finished 2-for-4 with four RBI and Dustin Pedroia added a grand slam as Boston routed the New York Yankees, 11-3, in the middle contest of a three-game set from Yankee Stadium.
Wigginton homers twice in Astros' win over Reds
Brandon Backe thinks he's figured out why he's pitched so badly at times this month.
Giambi comes off bench, saves Yanks against Boston
Jason Giambi saved the New York Yankees, coming off the bench to hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and a game-winning single in the ninth for a 3-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday.
Royals extend agreement with Omaha until 2010
The Kansas City Royals announced Thursday that the franchise has extended its Triple-A affiliate agreement with Omaha through the 2010 season.
Recap: Houston vs. Cincinnati
Roy Oswalt continued his mastery of the Reds with seven strong innings to lead the Houston Astros to a 4-1 win over Cincinnati at Minute Maid Park.
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