Signs of trouble in Toronto  —  The Blue Jays deny they're stealing signs — evidence may lead to another conclusion … “Not too easy, is it?”  —  From the visitors bullpen at Rogers Centre in Toronto, an American League pitcher screamed at Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista as he took …

Curtis Granderson's 2 HRs lift Yankees over Angels 9-3  —  NEW YORK - Curtis Granderson hit a three-run homer off Garrett Richards before the rookie got his first major league out and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

MLB announces postseason schedule, eliminates off days  —  Except for travel days, there will be no off days in this year's postseason schedule.  MLB announced the postseason dates today, with the ALDSs beginning on Friday, Sept. 30, followed by the NLDSs on Saturday, Oct. 1.

Freak accident shelves Narveson  —  By Todd Rosiak of the Journal Sentinel  —  St. Louis — A freak accident in the clubhouse during their 5-3 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday night has knocked one the Milwaukee Brewers' starters out of his next turn in the rotation.

It's simple: Burnett needs to sit  —  Joe Girardi has supplied the same answer numerous times to explain why he made a particular lineup decision with the Yankees.  He is starting the players that he thinks will give the Yankees the best chance to win.  It is a simple answer, a way to seemingly throttle any follow up questions.

Indians' Ubaldo Jimenez wins home debut  —  CLEVELAND - Ubaldo Jimenez showed why Cleveland traded for him, winning his home debut and rookie Jason Kipnis went 5-for-5 with four runs and three RBIs as the Indians shaved another game off Detroit's lead in the AL Central by beating the Tigers 10-3 on Wednesday night.

Latest injury may not hurt Reyes' chance at big free-agent payday … Jose Reyes' big goal this season, his last before his contract expires, was to prove he can stay healthy and sound for a full season.  And now that the Mets' star shortstop has gone on the disabled list with a hamstring injury …

Votto takes newly-signed Millwood deep; Reds beat Rockies  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Toronto's Joey Votto hit the last of Cincinnati's three solo homers, spoiling Kevin Millwood's return to the majors, and the Reds turned a season-high four double plays Wednesday night, holding on for a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies.

Gardenhire: Morneau to rejoin Twins on Friday  —  MINNEAPOLIS — After wearing out Triple-A pitching, and general manager Bill Smith's cell phone, Justin Morneau has finally received the green light to return to the Minnesota Twins.  —  Manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday that Morneau …

Royals release Kyle Davies to clear space for Perez  —  Time ran out Wednesday morning on the Royals' willingness to wait for right-hander Kyle Davies to develop into a reliable starting pitcher.  —  The Royals requested unconditional release waivers on Davies, 27, in order to clear space …

Wandy Rodriguez could go on waivers this week  —  There's a growing belief in baseball that the Astros will put Wandy Rodriguez on trade waivers this week, and also that at least one team will put in a claim.  —  The Astros discussed Rodriguez with several teams in the days …

Moorad: Padres to increase payroll in 2012  —  Padres CEO Jeff Moorad said Tuesday that the Padres' 2012 payroll “will start with a five,” with the eventual “resting place” over the next five years being $70 million.  —  Moorad discussed Padres ownership and operations while saying …

Angels Tag Rivera and Granderson, Handing Yanks Third Straight Loss  —  The Yankees and Mariano Rivera had a full day to recover from their upsetting loss to the Boston Red Sox late Sunday night, when Rivera blew a save opportunity in the ninth inning and the Red Sox went on to win in the 10th.

Lee throws eight scoreless, homers as Phillies top Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Cliff Lee pitched eight scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts and hit his second career home run, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.

Cubs manager sticking with vets in rotation  —  Quade isn't too eager to give Coleman another shot  —  Rodrigo Lopez wipes the sweat off of his face between pitches against the Pirates.  (Jared Wickerham/ Getty / August 4, 2011)  —  Though he struggled in his last two starts …

Another comeback as Mets beat Padres, 5-4  —  NEW YORK - The Mets had a rally going Tuesday with the tying and go-ahead runs on base with nobody out in the eighth inning, and burly cleanup hitter Lucas Duda was coming to the plate.  —  The 24,619 in attendance grew excited for the emerging power hitter …