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Sources: MLB likely to rule on Washington Nationals’ Nyjer Morgan on Friday

Major League Baseball is likely to hand down a ruling on punishment for Nationals outfielder Nyjer Morgan on Friday, according to sources.

Utley’s slam, six RBIs rally Phillies past Rockies

Chase Utley drove in six runs and hit a grand slam to cap a nine-run seventh inning Thursday night as the Philadelphia Phillies overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Colorado Rockies 12-11.

Baseball Tonight Clubhouse

The big names got teams this far, but with expanded September rosters, it might be the lesser-known player who actually puts a team into the postseason.

Laird’s HR in 13th helps Tigers eke past Twins

Gerald Laird hit a solo home run in the 13th inning to lift the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night.

Yankees’ Sabathia shuts down A’s for 19th win

CC Sabathia pitched one-hit ball for eight innings to earn his major league-leading 19th win, fill-in Curtis Granderson homered twice and the New York Yankees beat the Oakland Athletics 5-0 Thursday for a four-game sweep.

Santana, Mets end skid, snap Braves’ streak

Mets 4, Braves 2

Boston Red Sox’s Dustin Pedroia: Foot surgery is ‘probably the best idea’

Dustin Pedroia acknowledged Thursday that foot surgery is “probably the best idea.”

Minnesota Twins’ Ron Gardenhire ejected during seventh inning

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning against Detroit on Thursday night after arguing a close play at second base.

Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera leaves game with left bicep tendinitis

Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera left Thursday night’s game against Minnesota in the sixth inning with left biceps tendinitis.

Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy ejected after arguing hit-by-pitch

Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy has drawn his second ejection of the season.