Sources: Jeter returning Thursday  —  The Captain is back.  —  Derek Jeter will rejoin the New York Yankees on Thursday afternoon and is expected to be in their lineup at either shortstop or designated hitter against the Kansas City Royals, according to major league sources.

Before loss, Sox GM upbeat about future  —  Hahn really likes rotation but realizes team must beef up offense as prospects develop  —  White Sox manager Robin Ventura talks about Dylan Axelrod's struggles in an 8-5 loss to the Tigers  —  General manager Rick Hahn paints a rosier picture …

Live updates: Red Sox at Mariners  —  Top 3rd: Red Sox 4, Mariners 0 - David Ortiz is smoking hot.  Just launched his 19th homer to deep right-center with Dustin Perdoia aboard.  —  Top 2nd: Red Sox 2, Mariners 0 - David Ortiz breaks the all-time DH record for hits (1,689) double to left.

Montero calls out Puig's behavior  —  D-backs catcher disappointed in Dodgers' rookie  —  PHOENIX — Like so many around baseball, D-backs catcher Miguel Montero has been captivated by Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig's historic first month in the Majors.  But when asked about the manner …

Dodgers Beat Diamondbacks 7-5 in 14 Innings  —  PHOENIX — Hanley Ramirez and A.J. Ellis hit consecutive homers in the 14th inning off Josh Collmenter, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.

Rockies win at San Diego as Tyler Chatwood pitches strong game  —  More photos.  —  SAN DIEGO — The future and present collided Monday night, with the outcome determining how close the Rockies would creep toward their awful past.  —  With all-star Carlos Gonzalez sidelined with a finger injury …

Pirates Break Loose, Beat Athletics 5-0  —  PITTSBURGH — Francisco Liriano scattered four hits over seven innings, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 on Wednesday night.  —  Liriano (9-3) struck out six and walked one.  He trimmed his ERA to 2.00 as the Pirates snapped a four-game losing streak.

Reimold homers to lead Orioles over Rangers  —  BALTIMORE — Wei-Yin Chen returned from the disabled list to pitch seven innings of three-hit ball, and the Baltimore Orioles got a three-run homer from Nolan Reimold in a 6-1 victory over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Nats could use boost, but Johnson has faith  —  WASHINGTON — The Nationals improved their bench by acquiring outfielder Scott Hairston from the Cubs on Sunday night.  Do the Nationals need to acquire more help before the Trade Deadline?  It's not a secret that manager Davey Johnson would like another experienced player off the bench.

Papelbon staying in Philly ... for now  —  Enough, for now, about the possibility of the Philadelphia Phillies trading Jonathan Papelbon.  —  They need to add a reliever, not subtract one.  —  The Phillies are in the midst of a mini-surge, even without one-time National League MVP Ryan Howard.