Soriano disses Harper as Nationals' woes continue  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Misplaced pitches.  Punishing walls.  Unyielding lockers.  All sorts of factors are conspiring against the Washington Nationals, who are finding new ways to turn big preseason expectations into sheer mediocrity.

Chris Sale to miss Wednesday start  —  CHICAGO — Left-hander Chris Sale will not make his scheduled start Wednesday against the Boston Red Sox because of a mild case of tendinitis in his left posterior shoulder, the Chicago White Sox announced Tuesday night.

Johnson, Jennings Homer as Rays Beat Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — Kelly Johnson and Desmond Jennings homered, Alex Cobb won for the first time in three starts and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Cobb (5-2) allowed one run and three hits in 6 1-3 innings …

Sources: O's calling up Gausman  —  The Baltimore Orioles hope this year's high-profile midseason call-up is as good as last year's high-profile midseason call-up.  —  The Orioles will promote right-hander Kevin Gausman from Class-AA Bowie to make his major league debut Thursday against Toronto …

Mike Trout hits for season's first cycle in Angels win  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements.  —  Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer …

Gattis, Braves hand Twins 8th straight loss  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Evan Gattis belts grand slam as Braves rout Twins  —  ATLANTA — Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered …

D-Backs shut down Adam Eaton  —  PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks have ended Adam Eaton's rehabilitation stint in the minors after the young outfielder felt soreness in his injured elbow.  —  Eaton had been a designated hitter in the minors for the past few weeks but began playing the outfield last weekend.

Cardinals' Jaime Garcia will have shoulder surgery, out until 2014  —  St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Jaime Garcia will undergo season-ending shoulder surgery, sources close to the situation told CBSSports.com  —  Dr. James Andrews recommended the surgery, confirming the original diagnosis of a small tear in his labrum.

Orioles snap 6-game skid with 10th-inning win over Yankees  —  BALTIMORE — Nate McLouth homered leading off the bottom of the 10th inning, Chris Dickerson hit a pair of solo shots and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 3-2 Tuesday night to snap a six-game losing streak.

Arizona Diamondbacks broadcaster Bob Brenly says it's time for robo-umps in baseball  —  Tech ready for prime time, announcer says  —  The Diamondbacks introduced their new TV broadcast team of Steve Berthiaume (left) and Bob Brenly in November of last year.  —  FONT:  —  By Nick Piecoro

Kyle Lohse will miss next start  —  Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Kyle Lohse will miss his next start due to soreness and irritation in his elbow, manager Ron Roenicke said Wednesday.  —  Lohse has experienced discomfort in his elbow over his last several starts, but the Brewers expect …