Pirates Drop Rockies 5-1 – MLB Roundup For Aug. 5th

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees could have Alex Rodriguez in their lineup against the Chicago White Sox on Monday night.

A person familiar with deliberations tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has informed the New York Yankees that Rodriguez will be suspended Monday but can play while he appeals the penalty. The person said the Yankees were not told the exact length of the suspension, but were left under the impression it will be through the 2014 season.

The person also said Rodriguez could get a shorter penalty for violating baseball's drug agreement if he gives up the right to file a grievance and force the case before an arbitrator.

Rodriguez said on Saturday that he planned to rejoin his teammates in time for Monday's series opener at Chicago. Manager Joe Girardi said he will pencil A-Rod into the lineup.

A second source says MLB planned an announcement for noon EDT Monday.

Thirteen other players faced discipline following baseball's probe of the Biogenesis of America anti-aging clinic. All-Stars Nelson Cruz of Texas and Jhonny Peralta of Detroit are among those facing the stiffest penalties.

Toronto outfielder Melky Cabrera, Oakland pitcher Bartolo Colon and San Diego catcher Yasmani Grandal served suspensions after positive tests last year. They've been tied to this performance-enhancing drug case, but can't be disciplined again for the same offense.

UNDATED (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers needed just two hits to extend their team-record winning streak and pad their lead in the National League West.

Stephen Fife combined with three relievers on a seven-hitter as the Dodgers picked up their 14th consecutive road victory, beating the Cubs 1-0 in Chicago. One of the Dodgers' two hits came off the bat of A.J. Ellis, who singled home Hanley Ramirez in the second inning. Ramirez exited the game in the seventh inning after he tumbled into the stands catching a fly ball.

Kenley Jansen struck out the side in the ninth to secure the Dodgers' 14th victory in 16 games since the All-Star break, which gives them a 5 ½-game lead over second-place Arizona.

The Diamondbacks were 4-0 losers in Boston as Felix Doubrant (doo-BRAHNT') held them to five singles without walking a batter. Doubront has held opponents to three runs or fewer in 15 straight starts, the longest such streak by a Red Sox left-handed starter since Herb Pennock in 1919, according to baseball-reference.com. Jacoby Ellsbury had two RBIs in the Red Sox's seventh victory in nine games.

Tampa Bay beat San Francisco 4-3 to stay one game behind the AL East-leading Bosox. Wil Myers hit a two-run homer for the Rays, who went ahead to stay on Sam Fuld's RBI single in the sixth.

The Rays' bullpen allowed just one hit over 4 1/3 scoreless innings in Tampa Bay's 25th victory in 31 games.

The Tigers edged the White Sox in 12 innings 3-2 to maintain their three-game lead over the Indians in the American League Central. Torii Hunter's RBI single in the 12th gave the Tigers the win, extending Chicago's losing streak to 10 games. Miguel Cabrera, who has been dealing with hip and abdominal problems, led off the Detroit 12th with a pinch-hit single.

Cleveland picked up its 15th shutout of the season with a 2-0 win over the Marlins in Miami. The victory gave the Indians the series two games to one and sends Cleveland home for a key four-game series against Detroit that starts Monday night. Scott Kazmir and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the Indians won for the 10th time in their past 11 games.

Texas is within 2 ½ games of first-place Oakland in the AL West after Derek Holland scattered four hits in eight innings of the Rangers' 4-0 shutout of the Athletics. Nelson Cruz and Mitch Moreland each homered to help Ron Washington pick up his team-record 582nd win as Rangers manager, passing Bobby Valentine.

The Rangers have cut their deficit by winning six of seven while the A's were losing four of five.

Pittsburgh's 5-1 victory over Colorado keeps the Pirates 1 ½ games ahead of St. Louis in the National League Central. Russell Martin hit a three-run homer to support A.J. Burnett, who struck out nine in a complete-game eight-hitter. The Pirates have the best record in the major league at 67-44 following 20 consecutive losing seasons.

The Cardinals had no trouble keeping pace with the Bucs, clobbering the Reds 15-2 to complete a 3-8 road trip. Matt Carpenter was mired in an 0-for-23 skid before hitting a two-run double with the bases loaded. Matt Adams, David Freese and Tony Cruz homered for the Redbirds, who've scored at least 13 runs in three of their last four games.

Checking out the rest of the major league schedule, Atlanta has opened up a 12 ½-game lead in the NL East by completing a three-game sweep of the Phillies 4-1. Alex Wood limited the Phillies to a run and two hits over six innings of the Braves' 10th consecutive win. Chris Johnson had two hits and two RBIs for Atlanta.

Kansas City remains in the AL wild-card race after Ervin Santana allowed a run and five hits in six innings of the Royals' 6-2 downing of the New York Mets. Mike Moustakas hit a solo homer for the Royals, who also scored three times while Mets outfielder Marlon Byrd misplayed a pair of fly balls in the fifth inning. The Royals are 4 ½ games behind the Indians for the final wild-card berth.

Baltimore is 1 ½ games out of a wild-card berth after going 0-for-11 with runners in scoring position in a 3-2 loss to the Mariners. Seldom-used Henry Blanco hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning to propel the M's to the win. The Orioles dropped two of three to the Mariners and went 4-5 on a homestand that began with three games apiece against Boston and Houston.

San Diego took the rubber match in its three-game set with the New York Yankees. Former Yankee Ian Kennedy earned his first victory in more than two months by yielding just two runs while pitching into the sixth inning of a 6-3 triumph against the Bombers. Everth Cabrera had two hits and two RBIs in his final game before he's expected to be punished for his role in baseball's latest drug scandal.

Jeff Bianchi lofted a single that dropped just behind Washington's drawn-in infield, breaking a tie and capping a five-run sixth inning in Milwaukee's' 8-5 win over the Nationals. Bianchi had three RBIs in helping the Brewers end a three-game skid.

Jose Bautista and Edwin Encarnacion (ehn-kahr-nah-see-OHN') drove in the tying and go-ahead runs with two-out singles in the ninth to push Toronto past the Los Angeles Angels 6-5. The Angels were poised for a four-game sweep after Mark Trumbo's three-run homer helped them build a 5-2 lead.

The Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Astros with a 3-2 win. Justin Morneau (mor-NOH') and Oswaldo Arcia led the way with home runs and Twins relievers combined for four scoreless innings. The loss was Houston's fourth straight.

UNDATED (AP) — The New York Yankees aren't sure when shortstop Derek Jeter can return to the lineup.

An MRI revealed the mild strain of his right calf, the latest setback in a year already full of injuries for the team captain. Manager Joe Girardi said he didn't know if this injury came about because of a strained right quadriceps that landed Jeter on the disabled list from July 12 until being activated last Sunday.

In other major league news, the Washington Nationals have placed right-hander Ross Ohlendorf on the 15-day disabled list with light shoulder inflammation. Ohlendorf is 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA in 10 games with Washington this season.

Indians top pitching prospect Danny Salazar is being recalled by the team from the minors to start Wednesday's game against Detroit. Salazar worked six strong innings in his big league debut on July 11.

Reliever Stephen Pryor has been shut down by the Mariners for the rest of the season due to a triceps injury. Pryor went on the disabled list April 15 with a torn right lat muscle. The triceps injury occurred during the right-hander's rehabilitation stint with Triple-A Tacoma.

The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Luis Valbuena on the 15-day disabled list because he strained a muscle on his right side. Valbuena was hitting .225 with nine home runs in 89 games for the Cubs. He aggravated an injury Friday in the Cubs' 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

All-Star catcher Salvador Perez of the Royals is going on the seven-day concussion disabled list. He was struck in the mask by a foul ball in the Royals' win over the New York Mets on Saturday.