Roundup: Jeff Samardzija goes distance as Cubs beat Pirates

Saturday's National League roundup: Nationals win in extra innings, Bronson Arroyo continues hot streak and Jason Kubel homers twice.

Unbeatable Kris Medlen leads Braves to rout of Mets

The Atlanta Braves won a Kris Medlen start for the 19th consecutive time as they used a team effort to beat the Mets 11-3 amid bad weather.

Analysis: Nationals still contenders sans Stephen Strasburg

Stephen Strasburg isn't happy about sitting — "I don't know if I'm ever going to accept it" — but his team has enough arms to be dangerous.

Hanley Ramirez, Adrian Gonzalez lift Dodgers past Giants

Hanley Ramirez drove in Adrian Gonzalez for the winning run as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a key game against the San Francisco Giants.

Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger suspended for Nationals scuffle

Chicago Cubs catcher Steve Clevenger was suspended for one game for his role in a benches-clearing incident against the Nationals.

Roundup: Giants top Dodgers to extend NL West lead

Marco Scutaro hit a tiebreaking single in the seventh as the Giants beat the Dodgers 5-2 to extend their division lead to 5 1/2 games.

Strasburg roughed up, yanked early in final home start

Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg lasted only three innings in his final start at home, giving up five runs and two homers.

Bryce Harper brushback leads to Cubs-Nationals scuffle

Four people were ejected when benches cleared twice in two innings of Thursday's game between the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals.

Can McCutchen keep Cabrera from batting title?

Andrew McCutchen retook the NL batting race lead Tuesday, and somewhere in MLB's offices, a few folks had to be smiling.

Roundup: Nationals hit six homers in win over Cubs

Washington had six home runs for the second consecutive game, including two from Bryce Harper, and beat the Cubs 9-1.

Roundup: D-Backs spoil Giants' rally, win in extras

The Giants made a comeback Tuesday night, though the Diamondbacks won in 11 innings.

Cardinals' Carpenter works simulated game

Cardinals pitcher Chris Carpenter is taking another step in a bid to bolster the club's NL wild card chances by throwing a simulated game.

Roundup: Giants rally past Diamondbacks in 10 innings

Marco Scutaro hit an RBI single in the 10th inning after Buster Posey's tying double in the ninth as the Giants rallied to beat Arizona 9-8

Strasburg meets with Nationals brass about shutdown day

A day after announcing Strasburg's shutdown date, Nationals manager Davey Johnson met with the pitcher to explain the decision.

Roundup: Adrian Gonzalez powers Dodgers past Diamondbacks

Sunday's National League roundup: Adrian Gonzalez hit a two-run, walk-off double to help the Dodgers split a series with the Diamondbacks.

Chipper Jones' 3-run homer caps Braves rally vs. Phillies

Chipper Jones hit a three-run homer off Jonathan Papelbon with two outs in the ninth as the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

Braves manager hopes to avoid another Sept. collapse

Fredi Gonzalez is looking for ways to lighten the load on his late-innings relievers, which were a factor last September.

Roundup: Gio Gonzalez, Nationals beat up on Cardinals

Gio Gonzalez threw his first career shutout as the Washington Nationals hammered St. Louis Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright.

R.A. Dickey shuts out Miami Marlins in New York Mets win

R.A. Dickey pitched a five-hit shutout for his 17th win and Ike Davis homered as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 3-0 Friday night.

Alfonso Soriano, Anthony Rizzo homer as Cubs top Giants

Alfonso Soriano hit a two-run home run onto Waveland Avenue and a two-out RBI single to help the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants.

Bryce Harper ejected after 2 homers as Nationals top Marlins

Bryce Harper homered twice for the first itme, then was ejected after a double play as the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins.

Roundup: Chris Heisey homers twice as Reds top Diamondbacks

Wednesday's National League roundup: Pedro Alvarez stays hot for the Pirates, and Joe Blanton gets first victory for Dodgers.

Chase Utley ponders move to third for Philadelphia Phillies

Chase Utley, the Philadelphia Phillies' five-time All-Star second baseman, practiced at third base Wednesday and is considering a move.

Pedro Alvarez, Pittsburgh Pirates rout St. Louis Cardinals

National League roundup: New York Mets rout Philadelphia Phillies in 10th, and Milwaukee Brewers best Chicago Cubs

Video: Matt Kemp leaves game after crashing into wall

Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp turned into the padding while running full speed and fell backward onto the warning track.

Miami Marlins shell Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals

Stephen Strasburg gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings against the Miami Marlins in a 9-0 Washington Nationals loss.

Holliday's home run leads Cardinals over Pirates

Matt Holliday hit a tiebreaking home run and Kyle Lohse won his eighth consecutive decision, leading the Cardinals to a 4-3 win.

What's old is new for Nationals skipper Davey Johnson

A year ago, manager Davey Johnson recalls, he knew the Washington Nationals would win the pennant.

Hudson shuts down Giants again to help Braves prevail

Tim Hudson pitched seven strong innings for his seventh consecutive victory help Atlanta beat San Francisco 7-1 on Sunday.

Roundup: Marlins use long ball to top revamped Dodgers

Rob Brantly hit his first major league home run, and Giancarlo Stanton, Jose Reyes and Carlos Lee also homered to lead Miami to a 6-2 win.