Dodgers acquire Greg Maddux (PA SportsTicker)
Greg Maddux is heading back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers keeping eye on Rox in West
Dodgers keeping eye on Rox in West Although the National League West is shaping up as a two-team race between Los Angeles and Arizona, the Rockies shouldn’t be discounted, as they were in a similar spot a year ago before rallying down the stretch to a World Series berth.

Dunn homers in first home game for Diamondbacks (AP)
If Adam Dunn was feeling a little nervous before his first game in front of the Diamondbacks‘ home fans who expect his arrival to tip the NL West race in Arizona’s favor, it didn’t show. Dunn hit his first homer for Arizona in a 7-6 win over the San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. “It’s a good feeling to have,” Dunn said.

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Sports hernia could end Kinsler’s breakthrough season
Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be headed for season-ending surgery.

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Ian Stewart enjoyed quite a homecoming Tuesday night. Stewart, who set season records in nearby Orange County for home runs (16) and RBIs (61) as a senior at La Quinta High five years ago, homered and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their fourth straight victory.

Person familiar with deal: Maddux returning to LA (AP)
Greg Maddux, meet Manny Ramirez. Stockpiling stars for an aggressive run at the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were ready to reacquire Maddux from San Diego in a trade designed to replenish their depleted rotation. The Padres and Dodgers agreed to a deal that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant race again, according to a person familiar with the trade who spoke on condition of anonymity Monday…

Baseball Today (AP)

Greg Maddux is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for another stretch drive following a 120-mile trip up the California coast. The Dodgers reacquired Maddux from the San Diego Padres on Tuesday, getting the future Hall of Famer and cash for two minor leaguers to be named or cash. “It’s nice to be back,” Maddux said with a smile.

Dodgers acquire Greg Maddux (PA SportsTicker)
Greg Maddux is heading back to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Brad Penny can’t easily be replaced in the Dodgers‘ rotation, but the club could do a lot worse than adding a 353-game winner to step in for him.

According to multiple media reports, the Dodgers will finalize a trade with the Padres that will bring pitcher Greg Maddux back into the Dodgers‘ fold for the first time since 2006.

The deal, which would reportedly cost the Dodgers only two minor leaguers, wasn’t finalized as of Monday night, but the deal is still expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Not only is the 42-year-old Maddux still an effective pitcher, but his steady presence in the clubhouse can only be a help to his teammates during the stretch run, making the deal an easy decision for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti.

Harden gets first career RBI, fans ten in Cubs shutout win
Rich Harden allowed two hits in seven innings, struck out 10 and bunted in the go-ahead run for his first career RBI, leading the surging Chicago Cubs over the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 Tuesday night.

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No. 9: Go a mile high in the purple seats at Coors Field
If you could sit anywhere at any ballpark in the major leagues, where would it be? USA TODAY combined nominations from readers …

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Baseball Today (AP)

It’s Maddux Redux; veteran is back with Dodgers (Yahoo! Sports)
Padres and Dodgers finally agree to trade after three weeks of haggling, and maybe L.A. losing Penny was tipping point.

U.S. tops Taiwan to clinch medal-round berth
Taiwan gave the U.S. baseball team all it could handle Tuesday night, but Team USA punched its ticket to the four-team medal …

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Pirates rally, put halt to Mets’ six-game tear
Steve Pearce hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Mets 5-2 Monday, ending New York’s …

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NL Capsules (AP)
Steve Pearce hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Mets 5-2 Monday, ending New York’s six-game winning streak. The loss left the Mets with a 1 1/2 -game lead over idle Philadelphia in the NL East. Adam LaRoche homered and Jack Wilson hit a two-run double as the Pirates stopped a four-game skid.

NL Capsules

Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros ‘ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

At Olympics, top players on display for scouts
The stands in China are full of people still getting a feel for baseball. But there are also some highly knowledgeable people …

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Rays stop Angels for 8th win in 10 games despite Upton gaffe
B.J. Upton slipped away from Tropicana Field without speaking to reporters, leaving others to answer questions about another …

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His Yankees teams typically started slow and built momentum slowly, and so it is that Joe Torre’s first Dodgers team has followed the same pattern.

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Brad Penny can’t easily be replaced in the Dodgers‘ rotation, but the club could do a lot worse than adding a 353-game winner to step in for him.

According to multiple media reports, the Dodgers will finalize a trade with the Padres that will bring pitcher Greg Maddux back into the Dodgers‘ fold for the first time since 2006.

The deal, which would reportedly cost the Dodgers only two minor leaguers, wasn’t finalized as of Monday night, but the deal is still expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Not only is the 42-year-old Maddux still an effective pitcher, but his steady presence in the clubhouse can only be a help to his teammates during the stretch run, making the deal an easy decision for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti.

Dodgers close to deal for Maddux
Dodgers close to deal for Maddux With Brad Penny back on the disabled list, the Dodgers were close to acquiring the 42-year-old Greg Maddux for two Minor League players to be named from the Padres, although a club spokesman quoted Colletti as saying the deal was not complete.

Ogden’s Caseres drives in seven
Ogden’s Caseres drives in seven Steven Caseres homered twice and drove in a career-high seven runs, but Ogden suffered a 16-10 loss to Helena on Monday night.

NL Capsules (AP)
Steve Pearce hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Mets 5-2 Monday, ending New York’s six-game winning streak. The loss left the Mets with a 1 1/2 -game lead over idle Philadelphia in the NL East. Adam LaRoche homered and Jack Wilson hit a two-run double as the Pirates stopped a four-game skid.

Dodgers reportedly acquire Maddux

The Dodgers addressed their offense for the stretch run by acquiring Manny Ramirez.

Sox down Orioles

Boston Red Sox starter Jon Lester delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning Monday night’s game in Baltimore.

Dodgers react to potential Maddux trade
Dodgers react to potential Maddux trade Although the Dodgers did not make an official announcement about acquiring future Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux on Monday night, that did not stop players at the team’s charity bowling event from getting excited about the potential acquisition.

Playoff Pulse: R.I.P., NYY (Yahoo! Sports)
Yankees followers, don’t be fooled by wins over the Royals. On the horizon is a postseason without pinstripes.

Torre has familiar touch with Dodgers

His Yankees teams typically started slow and built momentum slowly, and so it is that Joe Torre’s first Dodgers team has followed the same pattern.

It’s Maddux Redux; veteran is back with Dodgers (Yahoo! Sports)
Padres and Dodgers finally agree to trade after three weeks of haggling, and maybe L.A. losing Penny was tipping point.

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Brad Penny can’t easily be replaced in the Dodgers‘ rotation, but the club could do a lot worse than adding a 353-game winner to step in for him.

According to multiple media reports, the Dodgers will finalize a trade with the Padres that will bring pitcher Greg Maddux back into the Dodgers‘ fold for the first time since 2006.

The deal, which would reportedly cost the Dodgers only two minor leaguers, wasn’t finalized as of Monday night, but the deal is still expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Not only is the 42-year-old Maddux still an effective pitcher, but his steady presence in the clubhouse can only be a help to his teammates during the stretch run, making the deal an easy decision for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti.

Report: Dodgers close to acquiring RHP Maddux (PA SportsTicker)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to acquiring Greg Maddux from the San Diego Padres, according to a published report.

Mexico’s Castillo strikes a pose after long HR

The ball sailed high over the left-field fence, so Tomas Castillo struck a pose.

NL Capsules

Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros ‘ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Dodgers reportedly acquire Maddux

The Dodgers addressed their offense for the stretch run by acquiring Manny Ramirez.

Sabathia pitches another complete game for Brewers (AP)
Pitch nine innings, knock in two runs, rack up another win. CC Sabathia has been the complete package for the Milwaukee Brewers. The big lefty improved his perfect record with Milwaukee by tossing another complete game and getting a big hit Monday night in a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros. Sabathia is 8-0 with a 1.60 ERA and five complete games in nine starts for the Brewers since they acquired…

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Brad Penny can’t easily be replaced in the Dodgers‘ rotation, but the club could do a lot worse than adding a 353-game winner to step in for him.

According to multiple media reports, the Dodgers will finalize a trade with the Padres that will bring pitcher Greg Maddux back into the Dodgers‘ fold for the first time since 2006.

The deal, which would reportedly cost the Dodgers only two minor leaguers, wasn’t finalized as of Monday night, but the deal is still expected to be announced on Tuesday.

Not only is the 42-year-old Maddux still an effective pitcher, but his steady presence in the clubhouse can only be a help to his teammates during the stretch run, making the deal an easy decision for Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti.

Mexico’s Castillo strikes a pose after long HR

The ball sailed high over the left-field fence, so Tomas Castillo struck a pose.

Person familiar with deal: Maddux returning to LA (AP)
Greg Maddux, meet Manny Ramirez. Stockpiling stars for an aggressive run at the playoffs, the Los Angeles Dodgers were ready to reacquire Maddux from San Diego in a trade designed to replenish their depleted rotation. The Padres and Dodgers agreed to a deal that puts the 353-game winner in a pennant race again, according to a person familiar with the trade who spoke on condition of anonymity Monday…

Report: Dodgers close to acquiring RHP Maddux (PA SportsTicker)
The Los Angeles Dodgers are close to acquiring Greg Maddux from the San Diego Padres, according to a published report.

Kendrick Goes For Phils In San Diego

After getting a much-needed shot in the arm from their oldest pitcher on Friday, the Philadelphia Phillies will be counting on a similar showing from their youngest one when they continue a three-game series …

Torre has familiar touch with Dodgers

His Yankees teams typically started slow and built momentum slowly, and so it is that Joe Torre’s first Dodgers team has followed the same pattern.

Sabathia pitches another complete game for Brewers (AP)
Pitch nine innings, knock in two runs, rack up another win. CC Sabathia has been the complete package for the Milwaukee Brewers. The big lefty improved his perfect record with Milwaukee by tossing another complete game and getting a big hit Monday night in a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros. Sabathia is 8-0 with a 1.60 ERA and five complete games in nine starts for the Brewers since they acquired…

NL Capsules

Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros ‘ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros ‘ 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Sports hernia could end Kinsler’s breakthrough season
Rangers All-Star second baseman Ian Kinsler was placed on the 15-day disabled list Monday with a sports hernia, and could be …

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Sabathia still perfect for Brewers; Braun leaves with injury
CC Sabathia often talks about how much he likes to hit. He just hadn’t done much at the plate with the Milwaukee Brewers until …

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Oswalt’s gem lifts Astros past Johnson, Diamondbacks
Roy Oswalt allowed one hit in eight innings and struck out 10, outpitching Randy Johnson in the Houston Astros‘ 3-0 victory over …

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Rays stop Angels for 8th win in 10 games despite Upton gaffe
B.J. Upton slipped away from Tropicana Field without speaking to reporters, leaving others to answer questions about another …

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NL Capsules (AP)
Steve Pearce hit a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Mets 5-2 Monday, ending New York’s six-game winning streak. The loss left the Mets with a 1 1/2 -game lead over idle Philadelphia in the NL East. Adam LaRoche homered and Jack Wilson hit a two-run double as the Pirates stopped a four-game skid.

Dodgers Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)

Right-hander James McDonald, the Dodgers‘ top pitching prospect now that Clayton Kershaw is in the majors, could be the additional starter the club adds for the stretch run. General manager Ned Colletti drove to Fresno to personally watch McDonald start for the Dodgers‘ Class AAA Las Vegas affiliate on Sunday night.

McDonald is expected to be recalled in September, when active rosters expand, but Colletti’s presence could signal that McDonald will be here sooner. The Dodgers don’t need a fifth starter until Saturday at Philadelphia and for now, manager Joe Torre plans to use either left-hander Eric Stults or right-hander Jason Johnson for that game.

The Dodgers also are believed to be seeking another starting pitcher on the trade market, which is limited because with…