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.

Trumbo, Wells homer in Angels win over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Tyler Chatwood pitched seven strong innings, fellow rookie Mark Trumbo homered and Vernon Wells added a three-run shot as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Dodgers 6-1 Saturday for their second straight win in the Freeway Series.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Reds Hit Five Homers, Beat Orioles 10-5  —  BALTIMORE (AP) — Joey Votto homered twice and drove in five runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Baltimore Orioles 10-5 Saturday night in a long-ball duel that featured nine home runs.  —  Votto hit a three-run drive in the third inning …