Jonathan Papelbon: 'I wasn't even talking to' umpire Tony Randazzo  —  Jonathan Papelbon explained his point of view when arguing balls and strikes.  (AP)  —  There are a lot of events that will get lost in the shuffle of a 14-inning game that features 16 different pitchers, 415 pitches and lasts five hours and 17 minutes.

Nationals place Slaten on DL, recall Stammen  —  PHOENIX — The Nationals placed left-hander Doug Slaten on the 15-day disabled list because of an elbow injury and recalled right-hander Craig Stammen from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.  —  While the velocity on his fastball never went down …

Yankees' prospect Gary Sanchez sent back to Tampa due to ‘attitude problem’ with Charleston team  —  ANAHEIM - Hold off on those Cooperstown plans for Gary Sanchez.  —  The Yankees' 18-year-old catching prospect was told to leave the team's Low-A affiliate in Charleston …

Garvey, Hershiser in effort with eye on Dodgers  —  Former Dodgers greats Steve Garvey and Orel Hershiser are forming an exploratory ownership group in case their former team goes up for sale.  —  In the wake of financial struggles that have left the team in limbo, Garvey approached Hershiser …

Pirates hand Phillies 4th straight loss 6-3  —  PITTSBURGH—Charlie Morton pitched seven solid innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates sent the Philadelphia Phillies to their fourth consecutive loss, 6-3 Saturday night.  —  Andrew McCutchen and Lyle Overbay each had three hits and Brandon Wood homered …

Mark Reynolds' grand-slam powers Orioles past Blue Jays  —  BALTIMORE - Mark Reynolds hit a grand slam and Jake Arrieta pitched six effective innings to lead the Baltimore Orioles to a 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Saturday night.  —  With the Orioles trailing 3-1 in the sixth …

Pregame notes: Hughes takes the next step  —  The Yankees haven't had a radar gun on Phil Hughes in his bullpens, and they didn't have a gun on him during this afternoon's sim game, but pitching coaches can usually recognize velocity without the exact numbers.

Miguel Cabrera's homer lifts Tigers over White Sox  —  CHICAGO — Miguel Cabrera hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two out in the ninth inning, sending Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers to a 4-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.  —  Austin Jackson opened the ninth …

Derek Holland gets shutout as Rangers beat Indians 4-0  —  CLEVELAND - Derek Holland tossed a five-hitter for his second career shutout and the Texas Rangers beat the Cleveland Indians 4-0 on Saturday night.  —  Josh Hamilton and Nelson Cruz each hit a two-run homer as Texas won for the seventh …

Kemp hits slam, Dodgers beat Reds 11-8 in 11  —  CINCINNATI—Matt Kemp couldn't believe the mid-afternoon heat during batting practice.  —  “After BP, I was like this,” he said, dropping his head as if he was about to pass out.  “Whew!”  —  The heat won't be the lasting memory from his career game.

Alvarez continues to progress toward return  —  PITTSBURGH — Pedro Alvarez's stint on the disabled list could end as early as Sunday, though the third baseman remains at least days away from rejoining the big league club.  —  Alvarez, who is sidelined with a right quadriceps strain …