Pitcher Greg Maddux to rejoin Dodgers  —  Dodgers reach agreement to acquire veteran right-hander, a future Hall of Famer with 353 career wins, in a trade with San Diego.  He also pitched for the team in 2006.  —  The Dodgers today reached agreement with the San Diego Padres on a deal …

Veteran lefty Rhodes takes Pinto under wing  —  Marlins manager Fredi Gonzalez last week paid July 31 acquisition Arthur Rhodes a nice compliment.  Gonzalez said it felt like Rhodes had been with the club since day one.  —  If that was the case, it might not be unreasonable …

CC moves to 8-0 with Brewers  —  Lefty's complete game vs. Astros his 11th straight victory  —  MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers game notes said it best.  It really is Carsten Charles in Charge.  —  Known in abbreviated terms to his friends, CC Sabathia continued his torrid success since joining …

Texas Rangers' Kinsler could be out for season  —  Second baseman might have to undergo surgery for sports hernia  —  egrant@dallasnews.com  —  ARLINGTON - Another day, another catastrophe for the Rangers.  Ian Kinsler has very possibly played his last game of the season.

Lester, Bay lead BoSox by Orioles 6-3  —  BALTIMORE (AP)—Before he came to the Boston Red Sox, Jason Bay didn't know much about Jon Lester.  —  Bay likes what he's seen.  And, to be sure, the Red Sox are also pretty pleased about what they've witnessed thus far from their new left fielder.

Grounds crew always busy for Marlins  —  Rain threats, multipurpose events keep workers on toes  —  MIAMI — This may sound like an opinionated statement, but it's pretty close to being a hard fact: The grounds crew at Dolphin Stadium is the hardest-working team in the Major Leagues.

New York Yankees expect boost from Matsui  —  NEW YORK — With six weeks remaining and their postseason hopes in doubt, a trio of injured Yankees are on the cusp of returning, hoping to save the season.  —  The problem is, it might be too late.  —  Hideki Matsui will be activated …

Angels hope to beat the Rays and a hurricane  —  A lone bicyclist rides in the rain against the wind along Truman Avenue in Key West as the effects of Tropical Storm Fay are felt at the southern-most edge of Florida.  The storm is not expected to make a direct hit on the Tamps Bay area …

A's victorious but lose Duchscherer  —  Right-hander leaves in third inning with right hip pain  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Highly respected veteran Mark Ellis set the tone with a home run on the first pitch of the game, five pitchers teamed up to keep a first-place team in check …

For Braves' Jones, a Personal Link to Shea Stadium  —  ATLANTA — Chipper Jones was the Braves' young, brash third baseman, and he seemed so compatible with the more combustible of the Mets' fans.  He fired at them, they fired back.  —  The feud started in 1999, when the Braves won …