Nationals rookie LHP homers on 1st pitch in majors  —  To:  —  Invalid E-mail address  —  Add a personal message:(80 character limit) Your E-mail:  —  Invalid E-mail address  —  Sending your article  —  Your article has been sent.  —  WASHINGTON—Nationals rookie Tom Milone homered …

Kottaras Hits for Cycle, Brewers Beat Astros 8-2  —  HOUSTON (AP) — George Kottaras became the first major league player to hit for the cycle this season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Houston Astros 8-2 on Saturday night.  —  Kottaras hit a solo homer in the fourth inning off Bud Norris …

Cameron, Sanchez Power Marlins Past Phillies 8-4  —  MIAMI (AP) — Mike Cameron homered twice and Gaby Sanchez belted a go-ahead three-run shot in the eighth to lift the Florida Marlins over the Philadelphia Phillies 8-4 on Saturday night.  —  Sanchez went deep off reliever David Herndon, who had replaced Antonio Bastardo (6-1).

Yankees' Mark Teixeira says he's ready to return to lineup  —  NEW YORK — First baseman Mark Teixeira, who said his banged-up right knee felt better after treatment today, hopes to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Toronto Blue Jays.  —  Teixeira missed his second straight game with soreness in his right knee.

Tigers rally from 7 down, beat White Sox 9-8  —  DETROIT - Miguel Cabrera hit a game-ending solo homer in the ninth inning, capping a stirring Detroit rally and lifting the Tigers to a 9-8 win over the Chicago White Sox on Saturday.  —  Detroit trailed 8-1 in the fifth and 8-6 heading into the ninth …

Red Sox down Rangers, Bedard picks up first win since trade  —  BOSTON - Carl Crawford hit a grand slam as the Boston Red Sox scored eight runs in the fourth inning and snapped a two-game skid with a 12-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Saturday.  —  Jarrod Saltalamacchia …

Gordon, Dodgers Beat Braves 2-1 in 10 Innings  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Dee Gordon scored the go-ahead run on Juan Rivera's sacrifice fly in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their season-best sixth straight game with a 2-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Hochevar Leads Royals Past Indians  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Luke Hochevar pitched eight innings of three-hit ball and the Kansas City Royals handed the Cleveland Indians a costly loss, 5-1 on Saturday night.  —  Hochevar (10-10) allowed an unearned run, struck out eight and walked one while throwing a career-high 117 pitches.

Torii Hunter talks of retirement and more  —  The former Twins outfielder spoke about his future, retiring as an Angel or even a Twin, and the lack of warmth of GM Bill Smith.  —  Torii Hunter said he's considering retiring after the end of the 2012 season.

Lee's slam pushes Pirates past Cubs  —  Derrek Lee's grand slam with two outs in the top of the ninth inning led the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 7-5 victory over the Chicago Cubs on a wet Saturday afternoon at Wrigley Field.  —  The Pirates loaded the bases with a single and a pair of walks …