Doug Fister fires one-hitter as Boston Red Sox rout Cleveland Indians  —  CLEVELAND — It was all Doug Fister, from start to finish.  —  Fister pitched a one-hitter and Eduardo Nunez had a home run and a career-high five RBIs as the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 9-1 victory over the Cleveland Indians …

Cardinals Place Trevor Rosenthal On 60-Day DL  —  The Cardinals have moved righty Trevor Rosenthal from the 10-day to the 60-day DL, per a club announcement.  That move brings his season to an end, though a course of treatment for his elbow injury has yet to be disclosed.

What happened to Eric Thames?  Brewers slugger hits valley after hot start  —  SportsPulse: Plenty of teams are fighting for two playoff spots.  USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale breaks down the madness.  USA TODAY Sports  —  CONNECT  —  SAN FRANCISCO - Eric Thames is rarely seen around the ballpark without a bat in his hands.

Obituary: Joe Klein, 75, Was GM Of Three Teams  —  Joe Klein loved to relive the days when he was the scouting director and minor league director for the Rangers.  One day Joe Marchese, a scout out of Chicago who would spend the spring evaluating talent in Florida, showed …

Ben Zobrist fuels Chicago Cubs' comeback win over Cincinnati Reds  —  CINCINNATI — It was the stuff of nightmares for Ben Zobrist, but ultimately the Chicago Cubs produced a dreamy result on Tuesday night.  —  Zobrist drove in the go-ahead runs with a pinch-hit, two-run double in the seventh inning …

John Lackey's performance serves as a warning to Mike Montgomery  —  Cubs starter John Lackey: “There's a fine line between good and bad.”  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Manager Joe Maddon and the Chicago Cubs have an abundance of confidence that left-hander Mike Montgomery will pitch …

Danny Duffy, Kansas City Royals shut down Colorado Rockies in thriller  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals went from a one-hitter to clinging to a one-run lead with the bases loaded in the ninth and closer Kelvin Herrera exiting with an injury.  —  Danny Duffy did not allow …

Manfred says MLB plans to policy on fan behavior for 2018  —  DETROIT (AP) — Commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball plans to issue a policy on fan behavior for all ballparks next season.  —  Manfred spoke Tuesday while visiting Comerica Park before Detroit hosted the Yankees.

Greg Bird, tearing up rehab assignments, may rejoin Yankees as soon as Friday  —  DETROIT — Greg Bird will be re-evaluated after playing for Triple-A Scranton on Wednesday and Thursday, meaning it's possible he could be back as early as Friday when the Yankees begin a weekend series with the Mariners in the Bronx.

Noah Syndergaard doesn't throw to hitters as scheduled, but Mets say it's only precautionary  —  Noah Syndergaard didn't throw live to hitters on Wednesday, as had been scheduled, but Terry Collins said it was not due to a setback in his rehab from his torn lat muscle.

World Series or bust!  Here's what the Dodgers must do down the stretch  —  Perhaps the most stark expression of pure joy I've witnessed during this long baseball season came last weekend in Detroit.  —  Before Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers …

Mariners Designate Leonys Martin, Activate David Phelps  —  The Mariners have designated outfielder Leonys Martin for assignment, per Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times (via Twitter).  Martin's active roster spot will go to David Phelps, who was activated from the 10-day DL.

Adrian Gonzalez reaches 2,000 hits in Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-5 win over Pittsburgh Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Milestones are always meaningful, no matter the context.  They are even better if they help break a tie in a back-and-forth game, though.  —  Adrian Gonzalez made his 2,000th career …

Tanner Roark, Washington Nationals bullpen hold off Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — Quality starting pitching and a revamped bullpen are carrying the Nationals through their injury woes, and facing the challenge of an opponent as talented and injury-ravaged, Washington got more of the same to maintain its positive momentum.

Recovering from thumb surgery, Astros' Carlos Correa to begin rehab assignment  —  Astros shortstop Carlos Correa will begin a rehab assignment Thursday at Triple-A Fresno.  —  The All-Star has been out since July 17 because of a thumb injury that required surgery.

Orioles on deck: What to watch Wednesday afternoon vs. Athletics  —  The Orioles manager Buck Showalter talks about starting pitcher Ubaldo Jiménez after the Orioles' loss to the Athletics, 6-4.  (Kenneth K. Lam, Baltimore Sun video)  —  The Orioles lose to the Athletics, 6-4.