According to Gordon Edes of ESPN Boston, the Red Sox are prepared to exercise David Ortiz's $12.5 million option for 2011.

Angels released RHP Brian Stokes.

Matt Lindstrom said Monday that he's not aiming to reclaim the Astros' ninth-inning gig from Brandon Lyon.

Yadier Molina is likely to sit out either Tuesday or Wednesday.

Jamie Moyer (elbow) played a successful game of catch Monday.

Jimmy Rollins is batting just .190 over his last 18 games.

Gerald Laird (back) is aiming to return to the Tigers' lineup Wednesday.

Vin Mazzaro could return to the A's rotation once Triple-A Sacramento's season has concluded.

Twins recalled LHP Glen Perkins from Triple-A Rochester.

Twins recalled RHP Pat Neshek from Triple-A Rochester.

Pirates recalled LHP Justin Thomas from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates recalled C Jason Jaramillo from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates recalled RHP Brad Lincoln from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates recalled SS Pedro Ciriaco from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates purchased the contract of OF Brandon Moss from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates purchased the contract of OF Alex Presley from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Steven Jackson from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates purchased the contract of RHP Brian Bass from Triple-A Indianapolis.

Pirates designated C Eric Kratz for assignment.

Pirates designated 2B Akinori Iwamura for assignment.

Andy Sonnanstine was called up from the minors on Monday September 6.

Franklin Gutierrez returned to action on Monday September 6.

Mark Reynolds returned to action on Monday September 6.

Pablo Sandoval returned to action on Monday September 6.

Ryan Raburn returned to action on Monday September 6.

Nick Hundley was 2-for-3 with a solo home run and two RBI as the Padres snapped their 10-game losing streak with 4-2 win over the Dodgers on Monday night.

Tim Stauffer, who was a last-minute replacement for Mat Latos, gave up one run over four innings against the Dodgers on Monday night.

In his return from the disabled list, Vicente Padilla yielded three runs over four innings in a loss to the Padres on Monday night.

Carlos Carrasco permitted just two runs over six innings in Monday's 3-2 win over the Angels.

Dan Haren gave up just two runs over seven innings but left with a no-decision in Monday's loss to the Indians.

Torii Hunter went 2-for-4 with a home run in Monday's loss to the Indians.

A team source tells Dan Woike of the Orange County Register that the Angels will call up first baseman Mark Trumbo and catcher Hank Conger from the minors Tuesday.

Jon Lester gave up two runs over six innings and struck out 10 batters for the third straight start in Monday's 12-5 win over the Rays.

Jeff Niemann yielded six runs over just 1 2/3 innings in Monday's loss to the Red Sox.

Ryan Kalish went 2-for-3 with a grand slam in Monday's win over the Rays.

Roy Oswalt allowed four runs over seven innings Monday but picked up a win in his fifth straight decision in the 7-4 victory over the Marlins.

Brad Lidge pitched a scoreless ninth inning Monday in nailing down his 21st save of the season.

Anibal Sanchez lasted just four innings in the second game of Monday's doubleheader with the Phillies, giving up seven runs in the loss.

Shane Victorino went 3-for-5 with a run scored and an RBI in Monday's win over the Marlins.

Hanley Ramirez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Phillies.

Edinson Volquez allowed two runs over six innings with Single-A Dayton on Monday night.

The Orioles are expected to call up left-hander Pedro Viola on Tuesday.

David Hernandez (ankle) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Tuesday.

Felix Doubront (pectoral muscle) threw a side session Monday.

Reds manager Dusty Baker said that he will soon make a decision regarding Aaron Harang's future in the starting rotation.

The Giants are expected to call up Emmanuel Burriss and Eugenio Velez and activate Guillermo Mota from the disabled list Tuesday.

Padres designated LHP Steve Garrison for assignment.

Mat Latos (flu) will start Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Nate Schierholtz delivered a two-run triple in the top of the 11th to propel the Giants to a 2-0 win over the Diamondbacks on Monday.

Ian Kennedy turned in eight scoreless innings, allowing just two hits, Monday against the Giants.

Madison Bumgarner shut out the Diamondbacks for 7 1/3 innings in a no-decision Monday.

Troy Tulowitzki homered, tripled and drove in three runs as the Rockies beat the Reds 10-4 on Monday.

Ubaldo Jimenez notched his 18th victory Monday despite allowing four runs in six innings against the Reds.

Aaron Harang was ineffective in allowing four runs in 2 1/3 innings Monday against the Rockies.

Aroldis Chapman got hit Monday, surrendering an unearned run in one-third of an inning versus the Rockies.

Brett Anderson alowed just one run and four hits in 7 2/3 innings in a defeat of the Mariners on Monday.

Mat Latos was scratched from Monday's start against the Dodgers due to illness.

Jason Vargas struggled through 4 1/3 innings Monday, allowing five runs in a loss to the A's.

Jose Mijares (knee) is scheduled to throw a simulated game this weekend.

Brian Fuentes (back) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday.

Padres purchased the contract of 1B-OF Mike Baxter from Triple-A Portland.

Dodgers transferred C Russell Martin from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Dodgers purchased the contract of 1B John Lindsey from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Dodgers purchased the contract of INF Russell Mitchell from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Dodgers recalled INF Chin-Lung Hu from Triple-A Albuquerque.

Yadier Molina went 2-for-4 and hit a grand slam off Todd Coffey as the Cardinals defeated the Brewers 6-4 on Monday.

Yovani Gallardo rebounded to pitch seven innings of two-run ball Monday against the Cardinals.

Corey Hart turned in his second two-homer game in three days Monday in the loss to the Cardinals.

Jim Thome had a solo homer and an RBI double as the Twins held off the Royals 5-4 on Monday.

Kevin Slowey pitched four innings and surrendered two runs to the Royals in his return from the DL on Monday.

Geovany Soto hit a tiebreaking homer in the bottom of the eighth to help the Cubs beat the Astros 5-4 on Monday.

Chris Johnson went 2-for-3 with a homer and a walk in Monday's loss to the Cubs.

Updating a previous item, Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez said that Adalberto Mendez suffered a cramp in his right quad, not a strain.

Brian Roberts had three hits and two RBI as the Orioles edged the Yankees 4-3 on Monday.

A.J. Burnett pitched seven innings and allowed four runs Monday in a loss to the Orioles.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona said that Monday night's game will determine whether Clay Buchholz comes back on short rest to pitch against the Rays on Wednesday night.

Ty Wigginton went 0-for-4 versus the Yankees on Monday, dropping his average to 250.

Red Sox activated C Jason Varitek from the 15-day disabled list.

Chris Sale retired all eight batters he faced, striking out three, to earn his first big-league win as the White Sox edged the Tigers 5-4 in 10 innings Monday.

Andruw Jones singled twice in three at-bats Monday in the win over the Tigers.

Don Kelly went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer and an RBI single Monday against the White Sox.

Mike Stanton went 3-for-5 with a homer and three RBI as the Marlins topped the Phillies 7-1 in the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Red Sox recalled OF Josh Reddick from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Making his first big-league start, Vance Worley yielded two runs through five innings in a loss to the Marlins on Monday.

Scott Feldman (knee) will start in place of Cliff Lee against the Blue Jays on Tuesday night.

Ian Stewart (ribs) feels "great" and expects to come off the disabled list when he is eligible on Friday.

Cameron Maybin was pulled from Monday's game with a left knee bruise.

Jeff Francis (shoulder) threw three scoreless innings Sunday in his final rehab outing with Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Danny Valencia (hamstring) was out of the Twins' lineup again on Monday.

Mark Reynolds is out of Monday's lineup due to a swollen hand.

According to Craig Calcaterra of NBCSports.com, outfielder Jayson Werth may soon sign with super agent Scott Boras.

Adalberto Mendez has been diagnosed with a strained right quad.

Rockies activated RHP Matt Daley from the 60-day disabled list.

Adalberto Mendez was lifted from Monday's game in the seventh inning after suffering a hamstring injury while running to first base.

Rockies recalled C Michael McKenry from Triple-A Colorado Springs.

Fred Lewis remains sidelined with a right elbow strain.

Cardinals manager Tony La Russa insisted Monday that he and outfielder Colby Rasmus do not have a hostile relationship.

Athletics optioned RHP Vin Mazzaro to Triple-A Sacramento.

Josh Outman (elbow) is scheduled to throw a simulated game Tuesday.

Gerald Laird (back) is not in the Tigers' lineup Monday.

Willie Harris was lifted from Monday's game with an upper body injury.

Yankees recalled OF Colin Curtis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Adam Jones (shoulder) is again out of the Orioles' lineup Monday.

Jim Edmonds told MLB.com's Mark Sheldon that his oblique injury actually involves a torn muscle.

Andy Pettitte completed a successful bullpen session on Monday and has been cleared for a Wednesday rehab start.

John Danks will start Wednesday against the Twins on three days' rest.

Willie Bloomquist is unavailable Monday due to a personal matter.

Nationals manager Jim Riggleman said Sunday that Wilson Ramos will begin splitting time behind the plate with Ivan Rodriguez.

Doug Davis (elbow) threw a successful bullpen session Monday.

Mets transferred OF Jason Bay to the 60-day disabled list.

Rangers purchased the contract of INF Esteban German from Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Rangers designated INF Alex Cora for assignment.

Paul Konerko is out of Monday's lineup due to a lower back issue.

Jose Reyes (oblique) took batting practice Monday and felt good.

Starlin Castro was held out of Monday's starting lineup because of a mental gaffe that he made on Sunday.

Carlos Guillen (knee) is in danger of missing the rest of the season.

Ian Desmond is not in the Nationals' lineup Monday against the Mets due to left hamstring tightness.

Evan Meek (hand) is believed to be available Monday.

Red Sox purchased the contract of 1B Lars Anderson from Triple-A Pawtucket.

Aramis Ramirez (quad) is not in the Cubs' lineup Monday.

Mark Prior pitched a scoreless inning and struck out two batters Sunday in his debut for Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Nick Swisher (knee) is back in the Yankees' lineup Monday.

Phillies recalled LHP Mike Zagurski from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Phillies recalled RHP Vance Worley from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Phillies purchased the contract of LHP Nate Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Franklin Gutierrez (flu) is expected to return to the M's lineup Monday.

Felipe Paulino (shoulder) is expected to throw a second simulated game on Wednesday.

Ian Stewart (ribs) has begun swinging with a fungo bat.

Troy Tulowitzki said Sunday that he has shortened his swing to compensate for lingering discomfort in his once-fractured left wrist.

Royals purchased the contract of OF Jarrod Dyson from Triple-A Omaha.

Kevin Kouzmanoff (back) is unlikely to play Sunday.

Tony Gwynn Jr. (wrist) is aiming to return to the Padres on September 24.

Chris Young (shoulder) threw 3 1/3 scoreless innings Sunday in his first rehab start at Triple-A Portland.

Marlins recalled RHP Jay Buente from Double-A Jacksonville.

Marlins recalled RHP Jose Ceda from Double-A Jacksonville.

Mets recalled OF Jesus Feliciano from Triple-A Buffalo.

Mets recalled RHP Sean Green from Triple-A Buffalo.

Mets purchased the contract of RHP Dillon Gee from Triple-A Buffalo.

Andy Pettitte (groin) is likely to be cleared for a rehab start Wednesday at Double-A Trenton.

Austin Kearns (thumb) was used as a late-innings defensive replacement at the end of Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

Austin Kearns returned to action on Sunday September 5.

The Giants are expected to promote infielders Emmanuel Burriss, Eugenio Velez and Ryan Rohlinger in the next 24 hours, but it's likely that 1B/OF prospect Brandon Belt will not be a September callup.

Jonathan Sanchez went seven innings and combined with Sergio Romo and Brian Wilson on a shutout of the Dodgers on Sunday.

Left in the lineup against a tough lefty, James Loney went 0-for-2 and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's loss to the Giants.

Tigers recalled 2B Scott Sizemore from Triple-A Toledo.

Dodgers manager Joe Torre will no longer use Jonathan Broxton in save situations.

Mark Reynolds left Sunday's loss to the Astros after the eighth inning due to a swollen right hand.

The Dodgers will promote Russ Mitchell from Triple-A Albuquerque, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

Colby Rasmus denied Sunday that he requested a trade earlier this season.

Aramis Ramirez left Sunday's game with soreness in his right quad.

Troy Tulowitzki homered and reached base three times as the Rockies defeated the Padres 4-2 on Sunday.

Miguel Tejada went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer against the Rockies on Sunday but the Padres still lost for the tenth straight game.

Ervin Santana allowed three runs -- two earned -- in six innings to beat the Athletics today.

Bobby Abreu drove in three runs and also scored three times versus the Athletics.

Felix Hernandez tossed eight scoreless innings to beat the Indians on Sunday.

Jeanmar Gomez held the Mariners to two runs in six innings on Sunday but still took a loss in a 3-0 Indians' defeat.

J.A. Happ allowed just two runs in seven innings while striking out seven to beat the Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Hunter Pence scored all three Astro runs on the day with a three-run blast in the first inning as Houston beat Arizona 3-2 on Sunday.

Kevin Kouzmanoff left in the fifth inning of Sunday's game with lower back spasms.

Nick Blackburn tossed seven innings of two-run ball to beat the Rangers on Sunday.

C.J. Wilson surrendered six runs in just 5 1/3 innings to take a loss against the Twins on Sunday.

Dillon Gee will be promoted from Triple-A Buffalo to start on Tuesday for the Mets.

Mets recalled LHP Raul Valdes from Triple-A Buffalo.

Ruben Tejada cracked his first big league homer and drove in five runs as the Mets blew out the Cubs 18-5 on Sunday.

Ryan Dempster surrendered seven runs -- three earned -- in 4 2/3 innings of a loss to the Mets on Sunday.

The Mets will skip Johan Santana's (pectoral muscle) start on Tuesday.

White Sox general manager Ken Williams said he hopes to re-sign Freddy Garcia this offseason.

Ike Davis went 4-for-6 with a homer and three RBI against the Cubs on Sunday.

Alex Rios scored two runs and stole three bases as the White Sox came from behind to beat the Red Sox 7-5 on Sunday.

Josh Beckett was charged with three runs -- one earned -- in 6 1/3 innings of a no-decision against the White Sox today.

An MRI on Nick Swisher's knee on Sunday revealed deep inflammation.

Danny Valencia (hamstring) was out of the Twins' lineup again on Sunday.

Corey Patterson delivered a two-run homer in the Orioles' 8-7 win over the Rays on Sunday.

Rocco Baldelli delivered one of the Rays' four homers on Sunday, but the Orioles still won the contest 8-7.

Alex Gordon smacked a solo home run off Tigers reliever Brad Thomas today.

Prince Fielder smacked a three-run homer and also walked twice as the Brewers beat the Phillies 6-2 on Sunday.

Kyle Kendrick lasted just four innings after allowing five runs in a loss to the Brewers on Sunday.