Giants erase slide behind surging Bumgarner … SAN FRANCISCO — Madison Bumgarner shut down Milwaukee for seven innings and added an RBI double to win his eighth straight home start, helping the San Francisco Giants snap a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Brewers on Saturday.

Dodgers' Chris Capuano rolls on in 5-1 win over Cubs  —  CHICAGO — Clayton Kershaw is the acknowledged ace of the Los Angeles Dodgers' pitching staff but another left-hander in the rotation, Chris Capuano, is holding his own, thank you.  —  A free agent signed over the off-season …

Abundance of lefties may spark movement  —  DETROIT — Matt Thornton was part of a 2005 Mariners squad that featured Ron Villone, George Sherrill and Eddie Guardado as a rare quartet of southpaws in the bullpen.  Guardado didn't really count, according to Thornton, since he was the closer and out of the matchup mix.

Mariano Rivera's injury throws curve at AL East teams  —  A pennant race changer: Mariano Rivera is down for the count.  —  He is out for the season with an ACL and meniscus tear.  The Yankees can now feel Boston's pain.  —  The Red Sox lost their closer, Andrew Bailey …

Johnson Hits First Career Slam as Astros Top Cards  —  HOUSTON (AP) — Chris Johnson hit his first career grand slam, Bud Norris continued his dominance of the Cardinals and the Houston Astros beat St. Louis 8-2 on Saturday night to win a fifth consecutive game for the first time since late 2010.

Slumping Angels Slugger Pujols Gets Night Off  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Albert Pujols, stumbling through the longest home run drought of his 12-year career, was not in the Los Angeles Angels' starting lineup Saturday for the first time this season.  —  And the three-time NL MVP wasn't happy about it.

Stauffer to make third rehab start Wednesday  —  SAN DIEGO — Padres starter Tim Stauffer is expected to make a third and possibly final rehabilitation appearance on Wednesday.  —  Stauffer will pitch for either Class A Lake Elsinore, which will be playing at home, or Triple-A Tucson …

Mariners 1-Hit Twins in 7-0 Win  —  SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez and Steve Delabar combined on a one-hitter and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Minnesota Twins 7-0 on Saturday.  —  Kyle Seager went 2 for 4 with a homer and four RBIs to pace the Mariners offense.

Chipper helps Braves win slugfest vs. Rockies  —  DENVER (AP) - Chipper Jones had three hits and matched a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves overcame a grand slam by Michael Cuddyer to beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9 Saturday night.  —  Matt Diaz and Jason Heyward also hit …

Former major leaguer Chad Curtis, a Lakewood Schools volunteer, being investigated for alleged ‘inappropriate touching’  —  BARRY COUNTY, MI — Authorities in Barry County have confirmed that Chad Curtis, who played major league baseball for 10 years, is being investigated for alleged improper conduct with students at Lakewood Schools.

Paulino Shuts Down Yankees as Royals Win 5-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Felipe Paulino came off the disabled list to toss six shutout innings, Billy Butler drove in three runs and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Yankees 5-1 on Saturday night.  —  Paulino (1-) retired 11 straight …

Gomez, Gonzalez to DL  —  Before their game against the Giants on Sunday, the Brewers will place outfielder Carlos Gomez (left hamstring) and shortstop Alex Gonzalez (right knee) on the 15-day disabled list.  They'll recall third baseman Taylor Green from Triple-A Nashville and will purchase shortstop Edwin Maysonet's contract.