Jason Vargas tries to follow up a solid season debut this
evening, when the Seattle Mariners lift the lid on the home portion of their
schedule with the opener a three-game set against the Cleveland Indians at
Safeco Field.

The Minnesota Twins have won the last two American League
Central titles, while the Cleveland Indians have resided in or near the
division's cellar in those years. This afternoon, the roles will be reversed,
as the first-place...

The Cincinnati Reds have placed third
baseman Scott Rolen on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

Former Texas Rangers president Tom Schieffer
was appointed by commissioner Bud Selig on Monday as the "Monitor" of the Los
Angeles Dodgers.

Major League Baseball and the players' union
have agreed to a benefit plan that will pay players who retired before 1980
but did not have enough service time to qualify for a pension.

The Texas Rangers have recalled pitcher Brett
Tomko and catcher Taylor Teagarden from Triple-A Round Rock.

Ryan Braun's spending habits may change with his new
contract extension, but the Milwaukee Brewers hope the big bucks won't alter
the way he plays on the field.

Major League Baseball is taking over all
aspects of the business and day-to-day operation of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

It has been a disastrous season for Minnesota, but the
Twins keep fighting and if there is one team to never count out it is Ron
Gardenhire's gang.

The San Francisco Giants placed second
baseman Freddy Sanchez on the 15-day disabled list and signed veteran
infielder Bill Hall on Saturday.

The Seattle Mariners look to further bury the Los Angeles
Angels of Anaheim in the American League West standings when the division
rivals start up a three-game series at Safeco Field.

Eight victories in 10 games have the Brewers atop the
National League Central for the first time in almost two years. A matchup with
Cubs starter Ryan Dempster could be the antidote for their hot play.