Riggleman happy with consistent Storen  —  BALTIMORE — Entering Saturday's action, closer Drew Storen has been one of the team's best pitchers, converting all nine of his save opportunities.  He also has a 21-inning scoreless streak, the longest active streak in the Major Leagues.

New York Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter diagnosed with small tumors on his brain  —  Mets Hall of Fame catcher Gary Carter has been diagnosed with four small tumors on his brain and will be going to Duke University Hospital for surgery in the next day or so, the Daily News has learned.

Yankees' lineup needs shake up  —  Joe Girardi is not Earl Weaver.  The Yankees can't just sit around and wait for the three-run homer.  Shake it up, Joe.  —  The Yankees' offensive woes were once again exposed last night, in the first game of the Subway Series.

TORONTO — Yunel Escobar hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh and Jose Bautista hit two home runs for four RBIs as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on Saturday.  —  The Blue Jays came back from a 4- disadvantage as the Astros built a lead led by three runs batted …

Arizona Diamondbacks release veteran Russell Branyan  —  To make room on the roster for right-hander Micah Owings, who will start Saturday's game against the Twins, the Diamondbacks released veteran first baseman Russell Branyan.  —  The move leaves Juan Miranda as the primary starter at first, with Xavier Nady the backup.

Garza will be skipped due to elbow tightness  —  BOSTON — Cubs right-hander Matt Garza was scratched from Sunday's start in the Interleague series finale against the Red Sox because of tightness in his right elbow.  —  Who will start on Sunday will depend on who is used out of the bullpen in Saturday's game.

Holliday homers, Westbrook strong as Cards beat Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jake Westbrook pitched eight shutout innings and Matt Holliday broke a scoreless tie with a two-run homer in the eighth, lifting St. Louis to a 3-0 win over Kansas City on a bright, breezy Saturday afternoon.

Marlins ace Josh Johnson goes on DL with shoulder inflammation  —  Josh Johnson, the NL's co-leader in ERA through nine starts, was placed on the disabled list Saturday because of right shoulder inflammation.  —  It looks like a recurrence of the problem that shut him down at the end of last season.

Indians place White on DL, recall Judy  —  CLEVELAND — The Indians placed Alex White on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday, one day after the rookie right-hander injured the middle finger on his throwing hand.  —  White was scheduled to undergo an MRI exam on Saturday to determine the specifics of his ailment.