Roy Oswalt needs a timeout  —  Roy Oswalt has a 5.82 ERA.  Roy Oswalt doesn't like his role.  Roy Oswalt needs to take a number and get in line.  —  The Texas Rangers have more pressing concerns than his ego.  —  The Rangers have lost two straight games, during which starters Derek Holland …

Are the Red Sox really backing Bobby Valentine?  —  Bobby Valentine is not going to be fired this week.  —  Red Sox owner John Henry took a break from watching synchronized swimming Monday to issue an ultra-defensive vote of confidence for his beleaguered manager.

Victorino wants to stay with Dodgers next year  —  LOS ANGELES — Shane Victorino has been in Los Angeles for only four games, but he's already hoping for a long future in Dodger blue.  —  Victorino has informed his agents that he would like to re-sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the outfielder told ESPNLosAngeles.com.

Entire Marlins organization can expect thorough post-season review from “angry” owner Jeffrey Loria  —  NEW YORK —  No matter how the Marlins play each season, the front office always meets in October to review the organization's performance.  —  Given that the club …

Inside the Phillies: Phillies' Pierre setting a good example for young teammates  —  The daily routine begins around 3:30 p.m.  —  Juan Pierre plays a short game of catch with Phillies bench coach Pete Mackanin before stepping into the batting cage for a prolonged session of bunting practice.

Weaver's four-hitter leads Angels past Athletics  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Jered Weaver pitched a four-hitter for his major-league leading 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Oakland Athletics 4-0 on Monday night to overtake the final spot in the crowded AL wild card standings.

Tillman leads Orioles past Mariners 3-1  —  BALTIMORE—Chris Tillman took a three-hit shutout into the eighth inning to extend a run of successful starts by Baltimore pitchers, and the Orioles beat Jason Vargas and the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Monday night.  —  Nick Markakis homered …

Tigers' Justin Verlander strikes out 14 Yankees as Ivan Nova roughed up again in loss to Detroit  —  Bombers' right-hander touched up for 11 hits and seven earned runs in just 5-1/3 innings while Tigers ace is masterful in 7-2 victory.  —  Yankees' Ivan Nova can only watch as Miguel Cabrera rounds the bases in the background.

Padres sold to group headed by O'Malley heirs, Fowler, Mickelson  —  It took longer than expected, but the sale of the Padres to a group headed by heirs of the former owners of the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego business and civic leader Ron Fowler and professional golfer Phil Mickelson was completed Monday night.

Twins score 10 runs in second inning, rout Indians  —  CLEVELAND — Justin Morneau homered twice and drove in four runs, Joe Mauer had three RBIs and Ryan Doumit hit a three-run homer to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-3 victory over Cleveland on Monday night, the Indians' 10th straight loss.