Adam Dunn hits three home runs at Washington Nationals beat San Diego Padres  —  Adam Dunn hopped up the first two steps of the Washington Nationals' dugout, chomping a piece of gum and holding his helmet in his right hand.  Only 10 active players have launched more home runs than Dunn …

Swish, Youk neck-and-neck; Votto in front  —  AL Final Vote a real horse race as balloting enters final day  —  Yankees right fielder Nick Swisher regained his lead over Red Sox first baseman Kevin Youkilis by less than a percentage point on Wednesday, setting the stage for another suspenseful ending …

Shoulder injury puts Peavy on disabled list  —  White Sox righty suffers detached latissimus dorsi muscle  —  CHICAGO — At the time of Tuesday night's solemn postgame interview, Jake Peavy did not want to go into great detail concerning the severity of his arm injury suffered during …

Sources: Cano pulls out of Home Run Derby  —  Robinson Cano won't have to worry about Home Run Derby hangover after all.  —  A source told the Daily News that the Yankees' All-Star second baseman has decided not to take part in the event next Monday.  —  The decision comes …

Rangers, Mariners discussing deal for Lee  —  ARLINGTON — Trade discussions between the Rangers and the Seattle Mariners appear to be heating up over pitcher Cliff Lee, according to industry sources.  —  There is nothing imminent, there are plenty of other teams still involved and Lee …

New York Mets catching prospect Josh Thole not bothered by trade rumors involving lefty Cliff Lee  —  A friend of Josh Thole's sent the Mets' catcher a text message recently wondering if the 22-year-old knew anything about the Mets' trade talks about Seattle ace Cliff Lee.

McCann, Prado powers Braves over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA—Brian McCann hit a go-ahead three-run double during a six-run sixth inning, Kris Medlen pitched neatly into the seventh and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 7-5 on Wednesday night.  —  Martin Prado had a pair …

Sluggers launch season-high 47 homers  —  A first half marked by dominant pitching performances — to the extent that 2010 has been dubbed the second installment of the Year of the Pitcher — took a notable turn in favor of hitters on Wednesday.  —  Led by Adam Dunn's three blasts …

Burnett finally wins again, Yankees sweep A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Mark Teixeira hit a three-run homer to help A.J. Burnett win for the first time in more than five weeks, and the New York Yankees completed a sweep of the Oakland Athletics with a 6-2 victory Wednesday night.

Tigers sweep Orioles with 4-2 victory  —  DETROIT—Max Scherzer pitched seven solid innings and Danny Worth hit his first homer, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-2 on Wednesday night.  —  The AL Central-leading Tigers swept the three-game series.