• Pennant race roundup

  The wild, wild West just got crazier. The Dodgers are in first place after sweeping the D-backs. Get caught up on all the races.

• Tampa doesn't deserve the East-leading Rays

  MLB has tried everything to get fans to attend Rays games. As this season proves, Tampa doesn't deserve its team.

• Rosenthal's Inside Pitch

  With Carlos Quentin injured, the ChiSox could be in big trouble. Ken Rosenthal knows who on the roster needs to step up.

• You want politics? Just look at NL MVP race

  You want to get into a real political debate? Try figuring out which of the candidates for NL MVP deserves to win, Ken Rosenthal says.

• Dodgers sweep D-backs, bolster NL West lead

• Delgado belts 2 HRs as Mets earn split with Phils

• Indians' Lee cruises to league-leading 21st win

• Mets say Wagner probably out for season

  Billy Wagner is expected to miss the rest of the season, leaving the New York Mets without their All-Star closer as they try to maintain a slim lead in the NL East. Wagner has been sidelined since Aug. 3 because of a tender pitching elbow. He has tried several times to work his way back, but hasn't been able to shake the pain. Wearing a protective sleeve on his left elbow, Wagner tested his arm Sunday with disappointing results.

• Surging Jays sweep slumping Rays

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