Melky Cabrera Suspended For Failing PED Test  —  MLB's official account just sent out the following message on Twitter. … Melky Cabrera's suspension begins immediately, and since the Giants only have 45 games remaining in their schedule, this effectively knocks him out for the remainder …

Reds hit three homers to back Leake over Mets  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Scott Rolen and Todd Frazier hit back-to-back home runs, and Mike Leake pitched his second complete game of the season, helping the Cincinnati Reds extend their win streak to five with a 6-1 win over the New York Mets on Wednesday night.

In the latest Sox soap opera, blame is widespread  —  Bobby Valentine has made plenty of mistakes this season.  —  He is too honest for his own good when it comes to discussing the players with the media, telling the truth about them complaining about playing time (Kelly Shoppach) or their minor injuries (Carl Crawford).

Rays get nothing in perfect game by King Felix  —  As much as they've struggled offensively this season, it seemed like only a matter of time until the Rays got no-hit.  —  Wednesday, Seattle's Felix Hernandez did it to them.  —  And made it a perfect game at that, in a 1-0 final.

Smith, Getz lead Royals over Athletics  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Will Smith pitched seven strong innings, Chris Getz doubled home the go-ahead run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Wednesday night.  —  Smith (4-4), a 23-year-old rookie left-hander …

Cabrera Hits 30th Homer as Tigers Beat Twins 5-1  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Cabrera became the first player in Tigers history to reach 30 home runs in five straight seasons and Max Scherzer threw seven scoreless innings for Detroit in a 5-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.

David DeJesus homers twice as Cubs walk by Astros  —  CHICAGO — David DeJesus hit two home runs, Justin Germano breezed through six innings and the Chicago Cubs beat the Houston Astros 7-2 on Wednesday.  —  Starlin Castro also homered among his three hits for Chicago, which won for just the third time in 15 games.

Wednesday's pitching preview: Dickey vs. Leake  —  R.A. Dickey (15-3, 2.72 ERA) will start for the Mets tonight.  —  Dickey has seen a return to brilliance lately, allowing just three earned runs over his last three starts, a span of 23 innings.  He pitched a complete game against the Marlins …

Encarnacion gets a rare start in the outfield vs. White Sox  —  Edwin Encarnacion will get a chance to dust off his outfielder's glove for the game against the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.  —  The team's leading hitter has played primarily first base and designated hitter for the Blue Jays this year.

Dempster, Lowe, Pesky  —  First, your new playoff standings:  —  AL: Yankees (1) vs. Tampa Bay (WC1) and Baltimore (WC2), Texas (2) vs. White Sox (3)  —  NL: Washington (1) vs. winner of Atlanta (WC1) and Pittsburgh (WC2), Cincinnati (2) vs. Dodgers (3a) or San Francisco (3b)

Padres select LHP Tom Layne from Double-A San Antonio and designate LHP Alex Hinshaw for assignment  —  SAN DIEGO - The San Diego Padres today announced they have selected left-handed pitcher Tom Layne from Double-A San Antonio and designated left-handed pitcher Alex Hinshaw for assignment.