ST. LOUIS (AP) Clayton Kershaw went right after St. Louis Cardinals hitters who had put up 15 runs the previous two games. It turned out to be the perfect game plan. (MORE)
Ricciardi: Gaston to manage Jays in 2009
TORONTO (AP) Cito Gaston will return as manager of the Toronto Blue Jays next year. (MORE)
Wright's HR in 9th gets Mets past Padres
NEW YORK (AP) David Wright and Johan Santana were feeling a bit numb, for different reasons. (MORE)
Volstad pitches Marlins past Phillies
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Chris Volstad treated a playoff-type atmosphere like just another start in the Southern League. (MORE)
Phillies get LHP Eyre from Cubs
PHILADELPHIA (AP) Lefty reliever Scott Eyre was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies from the Chicago Cubs on Thursday for a minor league pitcher. (MORE)
Rays acquire reliever Bradford from O's
SEATTLE (AP) The first-place Tampa Bay Rays acquired reliever Chad Bradford from Baltimore on Thursday, bolstering their bullpen with a proven postseason pitcher. (MORE)
Dodgers set to activate Penny from DL
ST. LOUIS (AP) Brad Penny is expected to come off the 15-day disabled list to start the Los Angeles Dodgers' game at San Francisco on Friday night. (MORE)
Milledge hits 2 homers, Nats top Rockies
DENVER (AP) Jeff Francis hoped to get his season turned around Thursday. Lastings Milledge spoiled that plan. (MORE)
Braves to hold tribute for Skip Caray
ATLANTA (AP) Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and Skip Caray's longtime broadcast partner Pete Van Wieren are among those scheduled to speak at a tribute to Caray at Turner Field on Tuesday morning. (MORE)
Nationals put Dukes on DL, recall Mock
DENVER (AP) The Washington Nationals put outfielder Elijah Dukes on the 15-day disabled list with a right calf strain Thursday and recalled right-handed pitcher Garrett Mock from Triple-A Columbus. (MORE)