Baseball Shots Of The Week – September 9, 2014

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1. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (87-55)Who had the Angels coasting to a division crown? (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Josh Hamilton missed his third straight game from the starting lineup on Sunday.
2. Baltimore Orioles (83-59)For that matter, who had the O's running away with the East? (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

J.J. Hardy will be examined by team orthopedist Michael Jacobs in hopes to figure out his back problems.
3. Los Angeles Dodgers (81-62)Because the Dodgers didn't have enough exciting outfielders without Joc Pederson around. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Clayton Kershaw became the Major Leagues' first 18-game winner this season by beating the Padres, 9-4.
4. Washington Nationals (80-61)Asdrubal Cabrera has been a solid deadline pickup for the Nats. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Nationals first baseman Adam LaRoche was named the National League co-Player of the Week.
5. Seattle Mariners (78-64)Somehow first base looks like a position that'll need addressing thsi winter. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

Outfielder Michael Saunders was activated from the 15-day disabled list.
6. San Francisco Giants (78-65)Joe Panik has been just what the Giants needed at second base. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Giants catcher Buster Posey was named National League co-Player of the Week.
7. St. Louis Cardinals (79-64)Pat Neshek has been fantastic for the Cards. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

The Cardinals will open the 2015 against the Cubs in Chicago.
8. Oakland Athletics (80-62)The A's continue to scuffle at the worst time. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

John Jaso is expected to be activated from the disabled list at some point during the A's seven-game road trip this week.
9. Kansas City Royals (79-62)Terrance Gore's only job is to run fast. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Royals teammates nominated Billy Butler for the 2014 Marvin Miller Man of the Year Award.
10. Detroit Tigers (78-65)Kyle Lobstein with an impressive start. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)

Miguel Cabrera was named the American League co-Players of the Week.
11. Cleveland Indians (74-67)If nothing else, the Indians have to be encouraged with Carlos Carrasco's recent stretch. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Corey Kluber fanned eight in a complete-game performance to pick up his 14th win as the Indians won 3-1 over the White Sox.
12. New York Yankees (73-68)Stephen Drew is going to be a curious free-agent case. Will he take another one-year deal? (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Brett Gardner was out of the starting lineup for the second consecutive game Sunday with pain in his lower abdominal area.
13. Pittsburgh Pirates (74-68)Josh Harrison continues to author one of the most surprising seasons in the league. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Charlie Morton will throw a simulated game on Tuesday to better determine if he'll return this season.
14. Milwaukee Brewers (74-69)Rickie Weeks has played well enough in a part-time role that you wonder if someone will sign him to start this winter. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Yovani Gallardo notched No. 1,207 K of his career, surpassing Ben Sheets for the franchise record.
15. Atlanta Braves (74-68)B.J. Upton with another mechanical change. Perhaps this one will work. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

Shae Simmons has been sidelined since late July with a strained right shoulder and will miss the rest of the season.
16. Toronto Blue Jays (73-69)John Mayberry gives the Blue Jays another right-handed outfielder. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)

Jose Bautista hit home run No. 200 in a Blue Jays uniform.
17. Tampa Bay Rays (69-75)Jake Odorizzi continues to impress. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)

David DeJesus hit the fourth inside-the-park home run of his career.
18. Philadelphia Phillies (66-76)Marlon Byrd should be an interesting trade candidate this winter. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

Four Phillies pitchers joined forces to accomplish a no-hitter.
19. Cincinnati Reds (67-76)Here's hoping Homer Bailey comes back strong. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Billy Hamilton broke the Reds' club record for steals by a rookie with 55.
20. Miami Marlins (69-72)A.J. Ramos is highly effective, albeit wild. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Giancarlo Stanton hit his 154th career home run, tying him with Dan Uggla for the most in franchise history.
21. New York Mets (68-75)Dilson Herrera looks like a 20-year-old playing in the majors. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Mets activated right-hander Vic Black from the disabled list.
22. San Diego Padres (66-76)Jedd Gyorko has played much better since returning from the DL. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)

Everth Cabrera was arrested for driving under the influence of marijuana.
23. Chicago Cubs (64-79)Looks like Cubs fans will have to wait until next year for Kris Bryant. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Jeff Samardzija will enter free agency at the end of the 2015 season, and didn't rule out a return to Chicago.
24. Boston Red Sox (63-80)You wonder if Rubby De La Rosa and Allen Webster wind up in the bullpen long-term. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Red Sox have temporarily lifted Koji Uehara from the closer role and will use Edward Mujica in his place.
25. Chicago White Sox (63-79)Paul Konerko has no reason to hang his head, even if his farewell season didn't go well. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Even with a broken hand, Konerko said he will finish the season and his career on the field.
26. Houston Astros (63-80)Needless to say, Bo Porter wasn't the only problem in Houston. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Astros lost to the A's 4-3 over the weekend to end their winning streak at five games.
27. Minnesota Twins (61-82)The Twins aren't going to finish strong at this rate. (Photo by Andy Clayton-King/Getty Images)

Brian Dozier was honored with the Heart and Hustle Award.
28. Colorado Rockies (59-84)If another team is going to fire its GM, you'd figure it'll be Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Rockies shut out the Padres 6-0 to sweep the series over the weekend.
29. Arizona Diamondbacks (59-84)So ends the Kevin Towers era. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Kevin Towers will remain in the D-backs' baseball operations department while the club searches for his replacement as GM.
30. Texas Rangers (54-89)Best of luck to Ron Washington, who resigned to deal with personal matters. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)

Rangers will open against the Astros on Friday, April 10, next season.
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