The Rays are near locks to make the playoffs, but they are not without their share of problems.

Aubrey Huff and Buster Posey each hit a two-run homer and Pat Burrell and Juan Uribe also went yard as the San Francisco Giants beat San Diego 7-3 Thursday night to pull within one game of the NL West-leading Padres.

Rockies manager Jim Tracy says he's not sure whether injured Aaron Cook will be able to pitch again this season.

Colby Lewis won for the first time since mid-July, Mitch Moreland drove in three runs and the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 on Thursday night.

Phillies third baseman Placido Polanco is playing with a small break in his left elbow but is postponing surgery until after the season because Philadelphia is in a pennant race.

Johnny Damon had four hits to help the Tigers send the White Sox to their third straight loss.

General manager Brian Cashman says every Yankees pitcher not named CC Sabathia or Mariano Rivera is "auditioning for a role" in the postseason, and that the size of a player's paycheck will have no bearing on how or if he is used in October.

Colby Rasmus hit a pair of homers, Albert Pujols and Skip Schumaker also connected, and Adam Wainwright bounced back from a shaky first inning to lead the Cardinals past the slumping Atlanta Braves 11-4 on Thursday night.

Toronto police say they've executed a search warrant at the offices of the Toronto Blue Jays in relation to the perjury case against seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens.

Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga is ho-hum about being on the mound for the first time with umpire Jim Joyce since their infamous moment together.

An autopsy shows that former major leaguer Jose Lima likely died of heart failure.

Padres infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. threw for the first time since going on the disabled list and said he's optimistic about getting back on the field.

The Phillies have claimed right-hander Cesar Carrillo off waivers from San Diego and designated left-hander Nate Robertson for assignment.

The Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Matt Gorgen from Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent reliever Chad Qualls to the Rays.

The Yankees will skip Phil Hughes' next start due to an innings limit they put on their young pitcher.

Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton played a light game of catch before Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays, the first step toward returning to action for baseball's leading hitter.