MLB talks switching NL team to AL, sources say  —  A simple form of realignment has been raised in the labor talks between Major League Baseball and the players' association, according to three sources: two leagues of 15 teams, rather than the current structure of 16 teams in the National League and 14 in the American League.

Marquis starts suspension  —  SAN DIEGO — Nationals right-hander Jason Marquis decided to drop his appeal and serve his five-game suspension starting Saturday.  —  The move means that his next start will be pushed back a day.  Because of the off-day Monday, Marquis will now pitch Friday …

Bartolo Colon has strained hamstring … NEW YORK — First, Joba Chamberlain.  Now, Bartolo Colon.  —  Not a great week if you're New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.  —  Colon, Cashman's prized free agent find of 2011, was removed from his start against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday with a strained left hamstring.

Source: GIants to sign infielder Hall  —  The Giants, reacting swiftly to the loss of second baseman Freddy Sanchez, will sign free-agent infielder Bill Hall, according to a major-league source.  —  Giants at a glance  —  Sanchez dislocated his right shoulder Friday night while diving …

Lee goes eight strong as Phillies beat Cubs  —  PHILADELPHIA — Chase Utley homered and drove in four runs to back Cliff Lee's eight strong innings and lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday.  —  Lee (6-5) passed teammate Roy Halladay for the league lead in strikeouts …

McCann Hits Three-Run Homer in the 10th for Braves  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Brian McCann hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight win, 6-3 over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.  —  McCann's shot to right field off Brandon Lyon scored Jordan Schafer …

Weeks hits go a-head homer as Brewers beat Cardinals  —  MILWAUKEE — Rickie Weeks hit a go-ahead, two-run homer and Zack Greinke outpitched fellow Cy Young winner Chris Carpenter to lift the Milwaukee Brewers over the St. Louis Cardinals 5-3 on Saturday night.

Aybar, Angels Beat Royals 7-5 to End 6-Game Skid  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Erick Aybar opened the scoring with a three-run triple, Bobby Abreu came home with the go-ahead run on reliever Aaron Crow's second wild pitch of the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a season-worst six …

The Sucktastic Six: Six Players costing the Diamondbacks  —  No, I'm not talking about six classic villains that have teamed up to get revenge against Spider-Man.  What I am talking about is six D-backs players who have been assembled by Kevin Towers (for some reason) to cost the Diamondbacks wins.

McCutchen's two-run double helps Pirates beat Mets  —  PITTSBURGH — James McDonald allowed two runs in six effective innings, Andrew McCutchen hit a two-run double and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 3-2 on Saturday night.  —  Jose Tabata and Josh Harrison each had two hits …

Max Scherzer, Austin Jackson lead Tigers over Mariners 8-1  —  DETROIT - Max Scherzer found his form after three rocky starts, Austin Jackson tripled twice and the Detroit Tigers beat the Seattle Mariners 8-1 on Saturday night.  —  Victor Martinez had three hits and two RBIs and Jhonny Peralta homered …

Dodgers get Kemp back in starting lineup  —  DENVER — Dodgers center fielder Matt Kemp was back in the lineup Saturday night after being a late scratch with a tight left hamstring Friday night.  —  Kemp was still able to appear as a pinch-hitter Friday night to keep his leading active …