Final Score: Tigers 11 Mets 3  —  The Least You Should Know...  Dillon Gee allowed a pair of two-run home runs in six innings, marking the first time since July 27 he's allowed more than two earned runs in a game.  —  LaTroy Hawkins allowed five runs and four hits in 1/3 of an inning in the ninth inning …

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 …

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 …

RAFAEL BETANCOURT'S ELBOW INJURY HITS FELLOW ROCKIES RELIEVERS HARD  —  Rafael Betancourt of the Colorado Rockies throws a pitch during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.  The Phillies won 4-3.  More photos.  (Hunter Martin, Getty Images)  —  MIAMI — This wasn't just any injury.

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.

LOS ANGELES — Here's are some statistics that will make you wince if you're a Red Sox fan:  —  Carl Crawford has hit .301/.332/.443 with 64 stolen bases, 12 home runs and 61 RBIs in 145 games against the Red Sox.  —  In 161 games for the Red Sox from 2011-12, Crawford hit .260/.292/.419 with 23 stolen bases, 14 home runs and 75 RBIs.

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 …

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 …