LaRoche out for season with torn labrum  —  WASHINGTON — Adam LaRoche resumed baseball activities this week after two weeks of completely shutting down.  Still in pain from a labrum tear in his left shoulder, LaRoche learned on Tuesday he will be shut down for the season after surgery Thursday.

Source: Red Sox plan to add Miller to rotation  —  A Major League source told the Globe tonight that the Red Sox are working on a plan to add Class AAA Pawtucket lefthander Andrew Miller to the rotation.  —  Miller has a clause in his minor-league contract that would allow …

Hamels dominates as Phillies crush Marlins  —  PHILADELPHIA — Cole Hamels pitched seven dominant innings to become the NL's second nine-game winner, Domonic Brown hit two of Philadelphia's season-high five homers, and the Phillies beat the Florida Marlins 9-1 on Tuesday night.

Verlander Loses No-Hit Bid but Helps Tigers Into First  —  Justin Verlander nearly pitched another no-hitter, taking his latest bid into the eighth inning Tuesday night to lead the Detroit Tigers past the visiting Cleveland Indians, 4-0, and into first place in the American League Central.

Angels 4  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Angels-Mariners Preview … Jered Weaver is among the AL leaders in ERA, and some production from the Los Angeles Angels' bats could have him leading the way in victories, too.  —  A power surge from Vernon Wells may have given Weaver a sense of relief.

RHP Phil Hughes throws in Yankees' camp game  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees starter Phil Hughes took another step forward in his rehabilitation program for a shoulder injury, throwing 50 pitches Tuesday against minor leaguers in a camp game.  —  Hughes has been out since April 15 because of inflammation in his right shoulder.

Blue Jays option Drabek to Triple-A  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have decided that a trip to Triple-A is the best option for rookie pitcher Kyle Drabek after all.  —  A couple of days after manager John Farrell insisted otherwise, the Blue Jays announced on Tuesday that their prized pitcher …

Ross has big night as Giants hold off Diamondbacks  —  PHOENIX — Cody Ross had a two-run double and scored on a double steal in the fifth inning to help San Francisco build a five-run lead, then the Giants held on for a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night to stay atop the NL West.

Astros fire their pitching coach  —  The Astros have announced that they have fired pitching coach Brad Arnsberg.  He is being replaced by an interim: Doug Brocail, who if you put a gun to my head I probably would have guessed was still pitching mopup duty for someone out west because I tend …

Common sense should guide inside pitch  —  Some of the unwritten rules of baseball etiquette have changed since I broke into the Majors back in 1986.  Nevertheless, I felt compelled to address the topic after watching what took place between the Indians and Yankees last weekend.

Confirmed: McCourt meets Dodgers' Wednesday payroll  —  Dodgers owner Frank McCourt has met the team's Wednesday payroll, two people familiar with the Dodgers' finances said Tuesday.  —  McCourt is 5-for-5 in making payroll this season, even after Commissioner Bud Selig tabled …

Reds 3  —  Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Reds-Dodgers Preview … While Johnny Cueto has pitched consistently well for the Cincinnati Reds, the same can't be said for Los Angeles Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw of late.

Royals 7  —  Preview  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Royals-Athletics Preview … Not much has gone right for Trevor Cahill or the Oakland Athletics of late.  A matchup with the Kansas City Royals could be just what both need to turn their fortunes around.