A-Rod won't allow Braden to bother him  —  Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, signs autographs for fans before Friday's game.  —  Braden, who took exception to A-Rod's crossing of the mound back to first base after a foul ball, hinted he was ready to escalate beyond trading insults.

Gerut hits for cycle as Brewers hammer D-backs  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Jody Gerut has made only four starts for the Milwaukee Brewers this season.  After his offensive outburst Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks he has earned himself at least one more.  —  " It's going to be tough …

Texas Rangers to bring back Derek Holland, place starter Matt Harrison on disabled list  —  Holland in, Harrison to DL for Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers will call up hard-throwing left-hander Derek Holland on Sunday and send starter Matt Harrison to the disabled list, manager Ron Washington said Saturday.

Los Angeles Dodgers activate Manny Ramirez  —  LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Manny Ramirez from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday after he missed 14 games because of a right calf strain.  —  The Dodgers were 6-8 while Ramirez was on the DL, and also lost the two other games in which he did not play.

Los Angeles Angels' Maicer Izturis on 15-day DL because of shoulder injury  —  SEATTLE — The Los Angeles Angels put utility infielder Maicer Izturis on the 15-day disabled list Saturday because of inflammation in his right shoulder.  —  The team recalled Kevin Frandsen …

Strasburg dominant in Triple-A debut  —  Nationals prospect allows one hit over six shutout innings  —  With the first inning of his Triple-A premiere with the Syracuse Chiefs, Stephen Strasburg lived up to expectations.  —  Three up, three down on 16 pitches, 12 for strikes in just the first inning.

Jenkins close to retirement  —  By Tom Haudricourt of the Journal Sentinel  —  Phoenix - Former Brewers outfielder Geoff Jenkins visited the club this afternoon at Chase Field.  Jenkins, who hasn't played since 2008, hasn't filed his retirement papers yet but admitted “the writing is on the wall.”

Cabrera, Tigers make it 10 straight against Tribe  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Miguel Cabrera wasn't exactly in his comfort zone as he batted with the bases loaded in a tie game and the wind swirling on a chilly, damp day.  —  The Detroit slugger delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning …

D-backs activate C. Jackson from DL  —  Outfielder Parra optioned to Triple-A Reno  —  Outfielder Conor Jackson was activated off the disabled list on Saturday by the Arizona D-backs, who cleared roster space by optioning outfielder Gerardo Parra to Triple-A Reno.

Purdue Boilermakers' JaJuan Johnson, E'Twaun Moore to return as seniors  —  Purdue's chance to compete for the 2011 national title improved on Saturday when JaJuan Johnson and E'Twaun Moore told coach Matt Painter they would return for their senior season.  —  Painter said in a text message they would return to school.