The Red Sox, adding catching help for the stretch drive, have signed David Ross to a minor-league contract, according to major-league sources. 

The Philadelphia Phillies have had no trouble defeating the lowly Washington Nationals in their last few series. 

Brett Myers has found his form in time to help the Philadelphia Phillies push for a playoff spot. 

Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handling the Nationals their 12th straight loss. 

Brett Myers tossed a nine-hitter for his first shutout in four years and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Washington 4-0 on Wednesday night, handling the Nationals their 12th straight loss. 

The Philadelphia Phillies activated third baseman Pedro Feliz from the 15-day disabled list on Wednesday. 

It has been a stormy few weeks for many major league bullpens around the league. 

--RF Jayson Werth blasted a decisive solo home run in the eighth inning Tuesday night, his career-high 17th of the season. 

MEDICAL WATCH: 3B Pedro Feliz (bulging disk in lower back) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to July 25. 

More than once, Jimmy Rollins has broken out his recruiting speech to lure a potential free agent to play for the Phillies. 

CC Sabathia is near 200 innings, and it's still August. 

The Philadelphia Phillies haven't played their best recently, and it's cost them their lead in the NL East. 

Making Jayson Werth an everyday player might be what solves the Philadelphia Phillies' hitting troubles. 

Jimmy Rollins didn't need ear plugs. 

Last season, the Phillies won the National League East by overcoming a seven-game deficit to the New York Mets with 17 games remaining.