Cubs Sign Enrique Acosta For $1.1 Million  —  The Cubs have signed Dominican shortstop Enrique Acosta for $1.1 million.  —  Acosta, 16, is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound righthanded hitter who is considered to have one of the top bats this year in Latin America, though he'll likely move off the position …

Rangers give Nomar Mazara $5M bonus  —  ORLANDO — The Texas Rangers signed Dominican prospect Nomar Mazara on Saturday for a record bonus over $5 million, a source told ESPNdeportes.com.  —  Mazara, 16, is a 6-foot-5 outfielder who hits for power from the left side of the plate.

Torre takes to new role in MLB front office  —  Baseball has no bigger problem now than the disposition of the once showpiece Los Angeles Dodgers franchise, now fallen from grace, and how to pay the Dodgers' current employees, let alone the $21 million owed to former employee Manny Ramirez.

Mets' Buchholz Is Dealing With Depression and Anxiety  —  Taylor Buchholz, the 29-year-old Mets middle reliever, has had depression and anxiety since before he was placed on the disabled list a month ago with what the team had previously described as right shoulder fatigue.

Davey Johnson wants changes to Nats roster, staff … In his previous managerial stints, Davey Johnson never shied away from speaking his mind.  Eleven years away from the big-league game haven't changed that.  —  Before making his home debut as manager of the Nationals …

Yankees Win First One at Citi Field, Beat Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Teixeira hit a two-run double, Edurado Nunez had an RBI single among his career-high four hits and the New York Yankees took advantage of a generous call to help keep Jose Reyes off the basepaths in beating the crosstown rival Mets 5-1 on Friday night.

Oakland's Harden wins in return  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—Rich Harden pitched six strong innings in his season debut, Hideki Matsui had two RBIs and the Oakland Athletics beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-4 on Friday night.  —  Ryan Sweeney, Coco Crisp and Cliff Pennington each drove in a run for the A's …

Ozzie defends Pierre against all critics, including Sox GM Williams  —  CHICAGO, IL - JULY 01: Juan Pierre #1 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates a win with teammate Paul Konerko #14 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois.  The White Sox defeated the Cubs 6-4.

Nicasio, Ellis Lead Rockies to 9-0 Win Over Royals  —  DENVER (AP) — Juan Nicasio allowed three singles over eight innings and Mark Ellis had three hits, including a two-run homer, in his Colorado debut as the Rockies beat the slumping Kansas City Royals 9-0 on Friday night.

Vargas Holds Padres to 6 Hits in Mariners' 6-0 Win  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Jason Vargas held San Diego to six singles and didn't allow a runner past second base for his third shutout this season and the Seattle Mariners beat the Padres 6-0 Friday night.  —  Vargas (6-5) struck out seven …

Why was Aubrey Huff crying after the Giants' victory?  —  It was the highlight that sparked a big question on Friday night.  Why was San Francisco Giants first baseman Aubrey Huff(notes) crying in the team's postgame handshake line?  Especially since they had just defeated the Detroit Tigers, 4-3?

Indians hit 3 HRs, beat Reds 8-2  —  CINCINNATI — Grady Sizemore hit the first of Cleveland's three homers off Bronson Arroyo, and the Indians remained perfect against their intrastate rival, beating the Cincinnati Reds 8-2 on Friday night.  —  Cleveland is 4-0 against Cincinnati …

Jurrjens tosses one-hitter as Braves blank Orioles  —  ATLANTA — Jair Jurrjens threw a one-hitter for his first career shutout, Jason Heyward ended a long home-run drought and the streaking Atlanta Braves beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-0 on Friday night.  —  Jurrjens (11-3) became …