Herzog speaks out on Riggleman's exit, McKeon's return  —  Whitey Herzog succeeded Jack McKeon as manager of the Kansas City Royals in 1975 and gave Jim Riggleman his first big-league coaching job with the Cardinals in 1989.  McKeon and Riggleman have sort of passed in the night …

Giants focused on catchers; Rangers' Torrealba on list  —  The Giants have scored the fewest runs in the majors this season.  They needed a balk to beat the Cleveland Indians, 1-0, on Saturday afternoon.  They could upgrade their lineup in any number of ways.

Chapman hurls perfect ninth in return from DL  —  BALTIMORE — Whatever was broken with Aroldis Chapman's pitching, it seemed to be fixed on Saturday night.  —  In his first game back since being activated from the disabled list, Chapman struck out the side in the ninth inning to close out a 10-5 Reds win over the Orioles.

Popper: Time for Mets to start dealing  —  Francisco Rodriguez admittedly was irritated Friday by the notion that he was ready to be dealt away before the trade deadline.  He quickly clarified his comments, insisting he wanted to stick around the Mets.  —  But Rodriguez needn't worry about any misperceptions.

Jays turn to Romero in series finale against Cardinals  —  The Sports Network  —  (Sports Network) - Toronto's Ricky Romero has been a victim of some tough-luck losses this season, but the young hurler will look to make his own luck this afternoon when he takes the hill for the Blue Jays …

Ex-Met and current broadcaster Ron Darling happy to see gay marriage passed in New York  —  ARLINGTON - When Gov. Cuomo signed gay marriage into law late Friday night, he made New York the largest state yet, and sixth in the nation, to approve of same-sex unions - and achieved …

Pittsburgh Beats Wakefield, Red Sox 6-4  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Lyle Overbay hit a 3-run homer and the Pittsburgh Pirates spoiled Tim Wakefield's homecoming with a 6-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.  —  Jeff Karstens (5-4) pitched effectively into the seventh inning as the Pirates tied …

Wood's return date from blister remains uncertain  —  KANSAS CITY — When Kerry Wood returned from a blister injury in 2008 and struggled during a stretch, manager Lou Piniella was asked if he was worried about his closer.  —  “You know, the amazing thing about managing a baseball team …

Trevor Cahill shuts down Phillies in A's 4-1 win  —  PHILADELPHIA — Trevor Cahill tossed three-hit ball into the eighth inning, Adam Rosales homered and the Oakland Athletics beat the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 on Saturday night.  —  Cahill and Phillies starter Cole Hamels had a nice …

Schedule means Tampa Bay Rays' James Shields is unlikely to pitch in All-Star Game  —  HOUSTON — RHP James Shields has pitched himself into position to make the American League All-Star team.  But the Rays' plans will leave him in a position where he won't be able to pitch in the July 12 game.

Verlander strikes out 14, Tigers blank Diamondbacks  —  DETROIT — Justin Verlander struck out a career-high 14 in his latest masterful performance, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 on Saturday night.  —  Verlander (10-3) allowed four hits over eight innings …

Mets score 14 in rout … ARLINGTON, Texas — Maybe this was the confidence boost that rookie Lucas Duda and the New York Mets offense needed.  —  Duda, the Mets' minor league player of the year for 2010, matched a franchise record with three doubles while going 4-for-5 with four RBIs …

Braves' Jurrjens becomes NL's 1st 10-game winner  —  SAN DIEGO - Jair Jurrjens pitched six strong innings to become the first 10-game winner in the NL and the Atlanta Braves had eight extra-base hits in a 10-1 victory over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night.