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.

Tigers rout Indians 10-1 in Inge's return  —  DETROIT—Brandon Inge homered in his return to the Tigers lineup and Detroit went on to rout the Cleveland Indians 10-1 on Saturday night.  —  Inge was designated for assignment in July, a move that many expected to end his 11-year career.

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 …

Walker Gets 3 Hits, Pirates Beat Reds 5-3  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) — Charlie Morton gave a sheepish smile, and he fumbled through a stock answer.  —  Asked what his secret is against the Cincinnati Reds this season, Morton was keeping his lips sealed.  —  For the first time in four starts …

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.

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.

Garza, Ramirez Lead Cubs Over Cardinals 3-0  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Garza pitched seven sharp innings, Aramis Ramirez homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Saturday.  —  Garza (6-9) scattered five hits, struck out eight and won at Wrigley Field for the first time since June 27.

Fielder helps Brewers come back to beat Mets  —  NEW YORK — Prince Fielder hit a long home run early and a key single in the ninth inning Saturday, spoiling the Mets' chances of a win against former closer Francisco Rodriguez and giving the Milwaukee Brewers an 11-9 victory over New York.

The Case for A.J. Burnett?  You Mean There Really Is One?  —  I was really surprised to check the stats an hour ago and find that the Yankees are second (to the Angels) in team ERA for the league, 3.57.  (Boston is ninth at 3.89.)  What's all the more surprising is that the Yankees' starting rotation …

Rockies' White replaces Hammel in rotation  —  DENVER — Alex White worked three months to reach a rotation, waiting patiently and working diligently as his right middle finger healed.  Jason Hammel spent the past two months struggling, Friday's outing the final push that banished him to the bullpen today.

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 …