MLB may cut deal with Yankees' Alex Rodriguez to reduce his looming drug suspension: sources  —  According to the sources, a 150-game suspension might be the best that could be expected for Rodriguez, who is rehabbing from hip surgery with high Single-A Tampa and was chastised by the Yankees Saturday …

Stanton homers in 9th, Marlins top Nationals in 10th  —  MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins are convinced they have put their early season woes behind them — they're making believers out of other teams.  —  Giancarlo Stanton homered leading off the ninth inning to tie it and Ed Lucas beat …

Rangers, Blue Jays are the “front-runners” for Matt Garza  —  From beat writer Richard Durrett of ESPN Dallas: … Garza was not great in that start, allowing two earned runs on 10 hits and two walks over 6 2/3 innings against the rival Cardinals.  But he still has a shiny 3.17 ERA …

Huntington Talks Trade Deadline, First-Half Success  —  The Pirates have won three in a row entering play this afternoon and, at 56-36, are tied with the Cardinals for first place in the NL Central and the best winning percentage in all of baseball.  Before today's game with the Mets …

Verlander exits due to quad after no-hitter ends  —  DETROIT — Detroit right-hander Justin Verlander left Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers with a tight right quad muscle, shortly after having his no-hit bid broken up in the seventh inning.  —  Verlander had already been replaced …

Roenicke concerned about Brewers pressing  —  PHOENIX — The Brewers scored 13 runs in their past six games entering Saturday's action, going 2-4 during that span.  They went 1-for-12 with runners in scoring position Friday and 1-for-7 in the series opener on Thursday.

Low-budget Astros give Altuve 4-year deal  —  HOUSTON — The low-budget Astros have made an investment in their future, signing second baseman Jose Altuve to a four-year contract through 2017.  —  Altuve's deal with Houston covers his arbitration-eligible years and includes club options for 2018 and 2019.

3 HRs Help D-Backs Top Brewers 5-4  —  PHOENIX — Didi Gregorius hit one of three Arizona solo home runs and drove in the tying run during a three-run seventh inning and the Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 on Saturday.  —  Miguel Montero and Jason Kubel also homered …

Lincecum Throws First No-Hitter as Giants Beat Padres  —  SAN DIEGO — Tim Lincecum pitched his first career no-hitter and the second in the majors in 11 days, a gem saved by a spectacular diving catch by right fielder Hunter Pence in the San Francisco Giants' 9-0 win over the last-place San Diego Padres on Saturday night.

Royals Designate J.C. Gutierrez For Assignment  —  The Royals have designated right-hander J.C. Gutierrez for assignment, according to Bob Dutton of the Kansas City Star (via Twitter).  The move allows the club to clear space for fellow righty Wade Davis, who is rejoining the club after paternity leave.

Games of the Day  —  The last day of games before the All-Star break starts with the Rangers and Tigers playing the rubber game of their series with Martin Perez taking on Justin Verlander.  Perez may be pitching himself into a permanent spot in the Rangers rotation.

Phils lose Ben Revere to broken foot … PHILADELPHIA — Phillies center fielder Ben Revere broke his right foot on a foul ball before grounding into a game-ending double play in the opener of a day-night doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.