James Loney, Manny Ramirez and Derek Lowe have helped the Los Angeles Dodgers take a 1-0 lead in their National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs. Loney hit a grand slam and Ramirez added a solo shot to support Lowe in the Dodgers’ 7-2 win over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cole Hamels struck out nine while allowing two hits over eight innings and Chase Utley smacked a two-run double as the Phillies beat Milwaukee 3-1 in the opener of their National League division series.

Pitchers Cliff Lee of the Cleveland Indians and Brad Lidge of the Philadelphia Phillies have been honored as Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year. The winners of the annual award were announced Tuesday.

Brad Ausmus hit a two-run homer in his final game with Houston and the Astros ended the season with a 3-1 win over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Josh Anderson hit two home runs and Jeff Francoeur drove in three runs with a pair of doubles to help the Atlanta Braves beat the Houston Astros 11-5 on Saturday night.

A man faces criminal charges for allegedly stealing a uniform from Dodger Stadium and posing as one of the team’s players. Ronald Higgins pleaded not guilty to several charges Friday, including burglary and trespassing.

Chipper Jones hit his second career pinch-homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the NL East-leading Phillies 10-4 on Wednesday night, stalling Philadelphia’s playoff push.