Angels rotation could be key to success  —  BOSTON  —  Know what I'm starting to think?  That if the Angels win the AL West, they actually might sneak their way into the World Series.  —  The Angels feature three ace-caliber starting pitchers — Jered Weaver, Dan Haren and Ervin Santana.

Despite Jered Weaver's struggles, his arm seems fine  —  Ace right-hander has had some tough outings recently.  'Sometimes you're going to be out of sorts,' Manager Mike Scioscia says.  —  Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver delivers during the fourth inning of Sundays game against the Texas Rangers.

Cardinals hope to keep Furcal  —  General manager John Mozeliak confirmed strong organizational interest in retaining pending free agent shortstop Rafael Furcal and indicated Sunday he plans to “explore” a pre-emptive move within the next month.  —  “When you look at our club since he came to our team …

Tigers rout White Sox 18-2 to finish sweep  —  DETROIT (AP)—Miguel Cabrera(notes) homered and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers finished a three-game sweep of Chicago in emphatic fashion, routing the White Sox 18-2 on Sunday night.  —  Max Scherzer(notes) (14-8) …

Zack Greinke loves life on a winning team in Milwaukee  —  Sometimes, Zack Greinke goes to a park not far from his new home and stares out at Lake Michigan.  This is his favorite part of this new place.  Maybe he'll get a boat.  He'd like that.  —  Everything here is new.  Everything feels fresh.

Marlins beat Phillies in 14, 5-4  —  MIAMI - Mike Cameron drove in the winning run with a two-out, bases-loaded walk in the 14th inning Sunday, and the Florida Marlins benefited from an overturned ruling after a video review to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4.

Rockies lose at San Diego to end road trip 3-6  —  SAN DIEGO — When September arrives leaving a telescope necessary to see the division leaders, the focus shifts.  —  For the Rockies, this month is more about development than results.  Improvement requires critical adjustments from key players.

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.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Kirk Gibson 's club trailed by one run when slugger Justin Upton got tossed for arguing.  —  Gibson sensed some frustration in the dugout.  So, the no-nonsense Arizona manager provided a quick, mid-game message: “Keep our composure and we're going to win the game.”

DeJesus, Sweeney lead A's past Mariners 8-3  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—David DeJesus and Ryan Sweeney each drove in two runs, Hideki Matsui doubled three times and the Oakland Athletics completed a three-game sweep of the Seattle Mariners with an 8-3 victory Sunday.

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 …

Prado, Costanza help Braves edge Dodgers  —  ATLANTA—Martin Prado needed eight pitches to get a read on Blake Hawksworth.  —  When Prado saw a changeup to his liking, he hit it hard.  —  “I was just going to put the ball in play,” he said.  “I was thinking any pitch I can drive, hit it solid.