Doc Edwards, manager of Indians from 1987-89, dies at 81  —  SAN ANGELO, Texas — Doc Edwards, a major league catcher who went on to manage the Cleveland Indians for three seasons in the 1980s, has died.  He was 81.  —  His death in San Angelo was announced by his family through longtime friends.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is cleared to pitch  —  Kenley Jansen, sidelined since Aug. 9 because of symptoms related to an irregular heartbeat, was cleared to pitch after a follow-up visit with his cardiologist on Monday, providing a huge boost to a Dodgers bullpen that has floundered in the absence of its dominant closer.

Gibbons “didn't think twice” about punishing Pillar for base-running gaffe  —  John Gibbons sat back in his office chair and laughed that laugh that has endeared him to Blue Jays fans for years now.  —  Perhaps mildly surprised that a day later he was being asked why Kevin Pillar wasn't being …

Out of nowhere, Bryse Wilson makes his major league debut  —  Bryse Wilson wasn't expected to see the majors this season, even considering how ambitious the Braves have been with prospects.  He started the year in High-A ball.  He's two years removed from high school.

'It's grind time:' Cubs facing a stretch of 23 games without a day off  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Manager Joe Maddon's annual American Legion Week can't last long enough for the Cubs after they embark Tuesday on an ominous stretch of 23 games without a scheduled day off.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria taken to hospital as precaution  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria has been taken to a hospital after complaining of lightheadedness.  —  The 56-year-old Renteria was at the ballpark when the issue arose and was taken to Hennepin County Medical Center as a precaution.

The 100s tracker: Can Red Sox stay on record-setting pace?  —  The 100-win pace club is dwindling.  The Astros are now on pace for just 97 wins, knocking them out of the club.  That would still be tied for third most in a season in franchise history but would still leave them short of joining the club.

NY Mets seem inclined to pass on promoting standout prospect Peter Alonso  —  Mickey Callaway provides an update on Brandon Nimmo's index finger Matt Ehalt, Staff Writer, @MattEhalt  —  PHILADELPHIA - As the Mets use Wilmer Flores and Jose Bautista at first base, the first player …

Is Victor Alcantara a thing?  What we learned about the Detroit Tigers  —  MINNEAPOLIS — That was a tough series, for the Detroit Tigers and for those who watched the games.  —  This is the American League Central division these days, save the Indians.  Remember, the Twins attacked …

Cincinnati Reds shortstop Jose Peraza surprises himself, teammates with his newfound power  —  MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - Jose Peraza was in the batting cages with Cincinnati Reds hitting coaches Don Long and Tony Jaramillo earlier this season when he was asked how many home runs he hit at the minor league level.

Former Major Leaguer, Clemson standout Joe Landrum dies  —  CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Former Major League pitcher Joe Landrum, whose son Bill also pitched in the big leagues, has died.  He was 89.  —  The elder Landrum played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers and was Clemson's first baseball All-American.

Yankees have no update on Didi Gregorius' bruised heel, but they need to tread with caution, according to orthopedic surgeon  —  The Yankees were hoping that a few hours of rest and treatment would give them a clearer picture on Didi Gregorius' injury.  There was no update Monday …

New York Yankees by-the-numbers for Monday, August 20  —  NEW YORK - While we're waiting for the update on Didi Gregorius's left heel injury - as well as trying to figure out exactly when Aaron Judge will return to the Yankees lineup - here's some by-the-numbers for a Monday:

Verlander 200th W, Astros 5 HRs, top A's 9-4 to avoid sweep  —  The Astros won for the second time in nine games.  The Athletics had won 13 of their past 16 games to draw even with Houston.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Justin Verlander pitched just well enough to earn his 200th career win …