Sometimes, having two elite sluggers and little else can hurt your squad

Nyjer Morgan's wild week has landed him an eight-game suspension, one of nine punishments handed out Friday by Major League Baseball following a brawl between Washington Nationals and Florida Marlins.

Stephen Strasburg had reconstructive elbow surgery Friday that could keep him out of the starting rotation until the 2012 season.

Curtis Granderson drove in three runs and the Yankees beat the Jays for their seventh straight win.

After missing a game, Josh Hamilton is back in the Rangers' lineup as designated hitter.

Mets starter Johan Santana is day to day with a strained pectoral muscle.

Chicago Cubs general manager Jim Hendry said there is no front-runner for the managerial job, and he has yet to interview Ryne Sandberg.

The Rangers have agreed to terms with Mark Prior on a minor league contract.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez confirmed Friday that he has split with longtime agent Scott Boras.

Dustin Pedroia undergoes season-ending surgery to insert a screw into his fractured left foot.

Miguel Cabrera was not in theTigers' lineup Friday night at Kansas City because of left biceps tendinitis.

The Rockies have activated right-hander Aaron Cook from the 15-day disabled list and will start the sinkerball specialist Friday night in San Diego.

Los Angeles Dodgers owner Frank McCourt described himself Friday as a devoted husband who tried to comply with his wife's exorbitant wishes but stopped when she sought $250 million for her personal use.

Phillies minor league pitcher Alvaro Bacil has been suspended 50 games after a positive drug test.

The family of a New York Mets prospect killed in a 2001 rollover accident while leaving spring training won a $131 million judgment against the Ford Motor Co. from a Laurel, Miss., jury Monday.

Frank McCourt says his estranged wife wanted no part in the risk associated with buying the Los Angeles Dodgers six years ago.