Rangers Hammer Red Sox in Possible Playoff Preview  —  BOSTON (Reuters) - The Texas Rangers delivered the latest blowout victory in an 11-4 win over the Boston Red Sox that ended a three-game series of lopsided games on Sunday.  —  The American League West-leading Rangers (80-61) …

Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly wants more offense for 2012  —  Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly says the team needs to boost its offensive production, but that could deplete the team's pitching, one of its few strong points.  —  Reporting from Atlanta — Don Mattingly said that if he had to decide between …

Mets beat Nationals; Hernandez loses final start  —  WASHINGTON — Willie Harris had a pinch-hit two-run single, highlighting a four-run rally in the sixth inning that lifted the New York Mets a 6-3 win over the Nationals and spoiled what was likely Livan Hernandez's final game with Washington.

Marcum stellar for seven innings, Brewers blank Houston  —  HOUSTON — Shaun Marcum allowed his only hit with one out in the sixth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 4-0 Sunday for a three-game series sweep.  —  Ryan Braun homered among his three hits and drove in two runs for Milwaukee.

Mike Stanton not in starting lineup for Florida Marlins today against Roy Halladay  —  Mike Stanton was not in the starting lineup today as the Marlins face Roy Halladay, but manager Jack McKeon hoped he'd be available to pinch hit.  —  Stanton left Saturday's game in the fifth inning after he tumbled running out a grounder.

Reds Beat Cardinals 3-2 in 10 Innings  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) — Juan Francisco capped a career-best four-hit day with the go-ahead hit in the 10th inning and the Cincinnati Reds beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-2 on Sunday, taking two of three from a team desperately trying to stay in contention.

Tigers' Brennan Boesch out for the season  —  Tigers outfielder Brennan Boesch is set to have surgery on his injured right thumb and is expected to miss the rest of the season.  —  Boesch says he doesn't have a concrete date yet for the operation but hopes to have it sometime in the next week.

Alex Liddi could make history for Italy  —  Any day now, Alex Liddi could make history.  —  If the Mariners promote him to the majors after his season at Class AAA Tacoma concludes on Monday, Liddi will become the first player born and raised in Italy to play in the big leagues.

Hellickson throws four-hitter as Rays crush Orioles  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeremy Hellickson threw a four-hitter, Reid Brignac had three RBIs and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-1 on Sunday.  —  Hellickson (12-10) has two complete games this season, both against the Orioles.

Yankees sweep away Blue Jays  —  Derek Jeter tied a career high with five RBIs, CC Sabathia earned his 19th win and the New York Yankees polished off a three-game sweep of the Toronto Blue Jays with a 9-3 victory Sunday.  —  Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Nick Swisher all homered for the AL East leaders …

Hochevar Leads Royals Past Indians  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luke Hochevar pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals handed the Cleveland Indians a costly loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.  —  Hochevar (10-10) allowed an unearned run, struck out eight and walked one while throwing a career-high 117 pitches.

Alderson, Mets gameplan for cheap offseason  —  Mets on Twitter  —  Regardless of who — if anyone — joins the Wilpons in ownership between now and the offseason, the Mets' payroll is going down.  Way down.  —  Mets officials continue to say there are not even firm ticket prices for next year and …