Nationals pay tribute to American military  —  WASHINGTON — The timing of the Nationals' annual Military Appreciation Night was fortuitous Monday against the Giants, falling one day after American troops killed Osama bin Laden, the mastermind behind the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Stanton's big night lifts Marlins over Cards 6-5  —  ST. LOUIS—Mike Stanton hit a tying home run in the fifth inning and tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth to lift the Florida Marlins to a 6-5 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers' James Loney to be fined $1 for fly balls to left  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman James Loney, who was out of the starting lineup against an opposing left-handed pitcher for the second time in the past four days on Monday night because of his .125 average …

Beckett, Lackey, Matsuzaka lined up for end of week  —  BOSTON — Theo Epstein and Terry Francona made the trek out to the right-field bullpens on Monday afternoon to watch Josh Beckett throw a 25-pitch side session, something he ordinarily wouldn't do.  —  But rather than it being a bad omen …

Pirates, McCutchen talking multiyear extension  —  Center fielder says he is ‘willing to be here my whole career’  —  DENVER — The Pirates and center fielder Andrew McCutchen are discussing a long-term contract extension, but there is no sign that an agreement is imminent.

Konerko homers twice, Buehrle solid as White Sox drop Orioles  —  CHICAGO — Paul Konerko homered twice and Mark Buehrle pitched 6 2-3 scoreless innings to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.  —  Konerko hit a two-run home run and a solo shot …

New York Yankees' Phil Hughes gets good news from specialist  —  Detroit — Yankees right-hander Phil Hughes got a clean bill of health Monday from a vascular specialist who tested him for thoracic outlet syndrome, a circulatory problem that has derailed the careers of several major league pitchers.

Jenrry Mejia Tears MCL in Elbow  —  The Mets announced that Jenrry Mejia has a complete tear of the MCL in his right elbow.  —  Mejia underwent an MRI at the Hospital for Special Surgery to day, and was examined by Mets Medical Director Dr. David Altchek.  Tommy John Surgery has been recommended …

Riggleman's Awful Inning  —  I realize that it's been a couple days and this is kinda old news, but Jim Riggleman on Saturday made some of the worst decisions I can remember any manager making in a long, long time.  —  The situation was tie score, top of the seventh, two outs …

Swisher Snaps Tie in 9th, Yankees Beat Tigers 5-3  —  DETROIT (AP) — Nick Swisher hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning off closer Jose Valverde and the New York Yankees beat Detroit 5-3 on Monday night, handing the Tigers their seventh straight defeat.

Braves Beat Yovani Gallardo, Brewers, 6-2  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Chipper Jones said it might have taken a little more than a big hit from Alex Gonzalez, a strong start from Jair Jurrjens and a homer from backup catcher David Ross for the Braves to finally beat Yovani Gallardo.

Orioles pondering a Millwood return  —  CHICAGO — The Orioles are, at least, considering the possibility of bringing back veteran Kevin Millwood, although it remains to be seen if the right-hander — who opted out of his contract with the Yankees on Sunday — would accept a Minor League deal.

Phillies Notes: Utley's workout called ‘good sign’  —  The progressions of Chase Utley's recovery have been measured in accomplishing simple baseball tasks made difficult by a bad right knee.  Sunday brought another milestone: Utley played in a “semi-simulated” game, Phillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said.