Matt Kemp Powers Dodgers to 15-0 Rout of Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Matt Kemp had four hits, including his NL-leading 22nd home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers had a little fun after a tough day by routing the skidding Minnesota Twins 15-0 Monday night.  —  Chad Billingsley cruised …

Indians promote Chisenhall from Triple-A  —  Third baseman named No. 36 prospect in baseball by MLB.com  —  The Lonnie Chisenhall era has officially arrived.  —  On Monday, the Indians will summon Chisenhall — Cleveland's top prospect and the 36th-best prospect in baseball entering 2011 …

Braddock and Gamel summoned; Mitre is out  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  The Brewers just announced they have recalled 1B Mat Gamel and LHP Zach Braddock from Class AAA Nashville and reliever Sergio Mitre was designated for assignment.  —  The Brewers cleared one roster spot …

Angels Spoil Davey Johnson's Debut as Nats Manager  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Maicer Izturis hit a bases-loaded single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat Washington 4-3 on Monday night, spoiling Davey Johnson's debut as Nationals manager.  —  Sean Burnett (3-4) …

Freeman's Homer Leads Braves Over Mariners 3-1  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Freddie Freeman saw first-pitch fastballs in his first two at-bats Monday night.  —  He guessed right that Seattle starter Erik Bedard was going to throw him a third.  —  “I didn't want to let another one go by …

Peralta hits tiebreaking triple, Tigers beat Blue Jays  —  DETROIT — Jhonny Peralta hit a tiebreaking triple in the eighth inning and Victor Martinez drove in two runs, leading the Detroit Tigers past the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Monday night.  —  Max Scherzer struck out nine …

Gomes Homers in Reds' 5-0 Win Over Tampa Bay  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Jonny Gomes had an outstanding homecoming.  —  Gomes hit a towering homer, Mike Leake pitched six strong innings and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 on Monday night.

Pena, Ramirez each homer twice to lead Cubs past Rockies  —  CHICAGO — Carlos Pena and Aramis Ramirez each homered twice to lead the Chicago Cubs to a 7-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday.  —  Ramirez hit a two-run homer in the first, doubled and scored in the fifth and homered again to lead off the seventh.

Ludwick Hits 2-Run Homer, Padres Beat Royals 4-3  —  SAN DIEGO (AP) — Ryan Ludwick hit a two-run homer, Mat Latos won for the first time in four starts and the San Diego Padres beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Monday night.  —  The Padres, coming off consecutive series victories against Boston and Atlanta, have won five of six.

Stephen Strasburg at ease with rehab process  —  VIERA, Fla. - That piece of paper Stephen Strasburg used to write down his thoughts last September, when his golden right arm was in tatters and the hopes of a fanbase were crushed?  He's barely looked at it.

Weeks takes NL vote lead at second base  —  Fielder gaining ground; Braun still top among outfielders  —  MILWAUKEE — The possible All-Star selections for Rickie Weeks and Prince Fielder are coming down to the wire.  —  In the most recent ballot update released Monday …

Quade doesn't let Castro off hook for lack of hustle  —  Cubs manager says ‘it better not happen again’  —  Mike Quade watches batting practice behind the second base screen before the game.  (Peter G. Aiken-US PRESSWIRE, US PRESSWIRE / June 26, 2011)  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. …