Mike Scioscia refutes reported rift  —  SEATTLE — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia refuted reports of a rift with general manager Jerry Dipoto over differences in opinion regarding moves by the organization.  —  A report from FoxSports.com Friday stated that the Angels are expected …

Kershaw in line for record windfall  —  Clayton Kershaw, $200 million man?  —  The idea nearly became reality earlier this season, when Kershaw was close to signing a record-setting, seven-year extension in the $210 million range, according to major league sources.

Giants tee off vs. Liriano early, sink Pirates  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Giants strike early to drop Pirates into 1st-place tie with Cards  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Buster Posey had three hits, Pablo Sandoval drove in two runs …

Ludwick hits first homer since October, Reds top Brewers  —  CINCINNATI, Ohio — Ryan Ludwick hit his first homer since last October, another indication his swing is coming around, and Zack Cozart had a tiebreaking two-run shot Saturday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

Miller dominates, Cardinals beat Braves 6-2  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) Long counts have kept Shelby Miller from pitching too deep into games the last few months.  On Saturday, though, the rookie was happy to give the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen a bit of a break.  —  Miller worked seven innings …

Marathon loss means hasty return for Halladay  —  Well, let's get right to the big news:  —  Less than 3 1/2 months after having shoulder surgery, Roy Halladay is headed back to the Phillies' rotation.  —  Halladay, who had been scheduled to make a minor-league rehab start for Double A Reading on Sunday …

Game 131: Red Sox at Dodgers  —  Good afternoon.  Here are the lineups:  —  RED SOX (75-55)  —  Ellsbury CF  —  Victorino RF  —  Pedroia 2B  —  Napoli 1B  —  Gomes LF  —  Drew SS  —  Middlebrooks 3B  —  Ross C  —  Pitching: LHP Jon Lester (11-7, 4.09).  —  DODGERS (76-52)

Sabathia Briefly Finds Form, but Loses It (and Game)  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For the ninth time, C. C. Sabathia and David Price, two talented left-handers slogging it out in the American League East, matched up as starting pitchers.  The result, sadly for the Yankees, was not surprising.

Home Runs, Strong Pitching Lead Indians to 7-2 Win  —  CLEVELAND — Carlos Santana and Jason Kipnis hit two-run homers, Zach McAllister won his third straight start and the Cleveland Indians defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Saturday night.  —  The win moved the Indians into third place in the crowded American League wild card race.

Jordan Zimmermann bounces back as Nats cruise past Royals  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jordan Zimmermann rebounded from one of his worst career outings to go 7 2/3 strong innings, Ian Desmond hit his 18th home run, and the Washington Nationals beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2 Saturday night.

Padres Designate Edinson Volquez For Assignment  —  The Padres announced that they have designated Edinson Volquez for assignment.  In a related move, the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Brad Brach from Triple-A Tucson.  —  Volquez came to the Padres as part of five-player trade …

Tigers cautious after Avila experiences headache  —  NEW YORK — Tigers catcher Alex Avila played in a rehab game on Thursday for Triple-A Toledo, but the night didn't go as Detroit would've hoped.  —  Avila, who's been on the disabled list since Aug. 11 with delayed concussive symptoms …