A's Rich Harden baffles Blue Jays in 2-0 win  —  Rich Harden was still in warm-up mode when Friday night's game began, or so it seemed when he made an error on Yunel Escobar's comebacker and then walked the next two batters to load the bases.  —  A bad situation to be in right out of the gates …

Brian Cashman says he wants to remain with the Yankees as rumors swirl after Cubs fire GM Jim Hendry  —  MINNEAPOLIS - Brian Cashman says he has no intention to move to Chicago next year - or anywhere else, for that matter.  —  The Yankees' general manager shot down any connection between himself …

Narveson passes test, in line to rejoin rotation  —  Brewers left-hander Chris Narveson passed a big test in the City Field bullpen on Saturday afternoon, putting him in line to return to the starting rotation for one of Monday's doubleheader games in Pittsburgh.

Dodgers' Andre Ethier held out of lineup against Rockies  —  The right fielder had the ingrown portion of a toenail removed Friday and sat out the opening of a three-game series at Colorado.  —  Andre Ethier, shown during a game in July, missed Friday's game due to a toe infection but is expected to play Saturday.

Cole thrilled to join up-and-coming Pirates  —  Club introduces first-overall pick in ceremony at PNC Park  —  PITTSBURGH — Gerrit Cole had his moment in the spotlight on Saturday as he was introduced by the Pirates during a formal news conference at PNC Park.

Canadian Martin homers twice, Yankees beat Twins  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Phil Hughes allowed just two hits in 7 2-3 innings and Canada's Russell Martin hit two home runs to lead the New York Yankees to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.  —  Hughes (4-4) gave up one run …

Maholm lands on DL for first time in career  —  PITTSBURGH — The Pirates announced during Friday's game against the Reds that they have placed left-hander Paul Maholm on the 15-day disabled list due to a left shoulder strain.  The placement is retroactive to Aug. 18, meaning that Maholm …

Zimmerman hits grand slam in ninth, Nationals rally past Phillies  —  WASHINGTON — Ryan Zimmerman hit a grand slam on a full count with two outs in the bottom of the ninth Friday night, capping a six-run inning and lifting the Washington Nationals to an improbable 8-4 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia helps Red Sox beat Royals 7-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jarrod Saltalamacchia pounded out a three-run homer, left-hander Andrew Miller gave Red Sox [team stats] manager Terry Francona precisely what he was looking for and Boston rolled to a 7-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night.

Brewers wait out lengthy rain delay to beat Mets  —  NEW YORK — Prince Fielder hit a pair of RBI singles and then confronted Mets reliever Tim Byrdak after an inside pitch, and the streaking Milwaukee Brewers waited out a rain delay of nearly three hours before beating the lost-at-home New York Mets 6-1 Friday night.

Chipper ends speculation: “I'm playing next year”  —  Chipper Jones said he will return to play for the Braves in 2012, ending speculation that the Braves' 39-year-old third baseman might retire after this season and walk away with a year left on his contract.