Zimmerman jogs for first time since injury  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman, on the disabled list because of an abdominal strain, said he jogged for the first time Friday at Nationals Park.  —  However, there isn't any timetable for when he will be able to resume baseball activities.

Yankees don't look ready for Red Sox  —  With Boston coming to Bronx, bumbling Bombers blown out by Kansas City Royals  —  NEW YORK — The way they dove to snag ground-ball smashes and sprinted from gap to gap all night long to take away base hits, the way they batted around in the second inning …

McLane: Astros have deal to sell to Crane  —  Houston owner hopes to have agreement signed next week  —  HOUSTON — Astros owner Drayton McLane confirmed Friday afternoon he has an agreement in place to sell the team to a group led by Houston businessman Jim Crane and hoped to be able to sign …

Russell Martin's new beginning in NY  —  Former All-Star catcher finds love for baseball again after fading in Los Angeles  —  NEW YORK — Long after a game ends and their Yankees teammates have either gone out or gone to sleep, A.J. Burnett and Russell Martin are often tucked away in their suburban homes …

Former Blue Jays pitching coach Mel Queen dies  —  TORONTO — Mel Queen, the Toronto Blue Jays former pitching coach and manager who rejoined the organization in 2008 at its player development senior advisor, has died.  He was 69.  —  The cause of death was not divulged.

Tale of salvation: Formerly a tormented teen, RiverDogs star and top Yankee prospect Slade Heathcott has turned his life around  —  Slade Heathcott aimed the shotgun at his father.  —  “I was ready to do it,” the Charleston RiverDogs' 20-year-old millionaire center fielder said.  “Had my finger on the trigger.”

Verlander takes no-no into 6th, frustrates Royals  —  DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander made an impressive bid to become the second pitcher to throw back-to-back no-hitters before allowing an RBI triple to Kansas City's Melky Cabrera in the sixth inning of Detroit's 3-1 win Friday night.

Hellickson throws 4-hitter as Rays beat Orioles  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jeremy Hellickson threw a four-hitter, Matt Joyce and Johnny Damon homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Friday night.  —  Hellickson (4-2) struck out three and walked one in his first career complete game.

Dempster strikes out season-high 11, Cubs beat Giants  —  CHICAGO — Ryan Dempster's new, authoritative approach has paid off.  —  He struck out a season-high 11 and snapped a six-game Wrigley Field losing streak to help the Chicago Cubs beat the San Francisco Giants 11-4 Friday.

Mariners claim reliever Gray on waivers from White Sox  —  CLEVELAND — The Seattle Mariners have claimed right-hander reliever Jeff Gray off waivers from the Chicago White Sox.  —  Gray is expected to join the club on Saturday, when the Mariners will have to make another move to get him on their roster.

Who will Pirates take No. 1 overall in Draft?  —  Bucs' selection draws intrigue with no clear-cut top pick this year  —  As exciting as the past two First-Year Player Drafts have been, who the No. 1 pick would be had all the drama and intrigue of a trip to the accountant.

Braves RHP Beachy Leaves Game With Oblique Injury  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Braves right-hander Brandon Beachy left his start against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night with an injury to his left side.  —  Beachy pulled up in obvious discomfort after making a warmup pitch before the third inning.

Sweet!  Harper's hitting streak hits 16 games  —  ATLANTA — The beat goes on for Bryce Harper.  —  The Nationals' first-round Draft pick singled in the third inning on Thursday night to extend his hitting streak to 16 games.  —  Harper lined a single to right field off Delmarva Shorebirds …