Arrieta Strikes Out 11, Rizzo Drives in 4, Cubs Beat Pirates  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 5:21 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Unbeaten Jake Arrieta struck out 11 in eight innings, Anthony Rizzo drove in four runs and the Chicago Cubs remained perfect against the Pittsburgh Pirates with an 8-2 victory on Saturday.

Jon Gray earns 1st big league win, Rockies beat Mets 5-2 … DENVER — The weight is off Jon Gray's right shoulder now that his wait for a win has finally ended.  —  The hard-throwing Gray went seven stellar innings to earn that elusive first major league victory, helping the Colorado Rockies beat …

Springer HR, 4 RBIs as Astros end Boston's 5-game win streak … BOSTON — George Springer made a big return to New England with an even bigger shot off a college teammate.  —  Springer hit a two-run homer off former UConn teammate Matt Barnes in the sixth inning, leading the Houston Astros …

Unbeaten Strasburg, Nats Down Marlins in Doubleheader Opener  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 4:51 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Stephen Strasburg remained undefeated and struck out seven over six innings in his first start since signing a long-term contract and the Washington Nationals defeated …

Rangers promote Matt Bush, ending 12-year trek to majors  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — As he sat in a prison cell, Matt Bush, the No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft, wondered many times whether he'd ever get an opportunity to pitch in the big leagues.  —  “People used to ask me all of the time,” Bush said, “and I just didn't know.”

Yanks Use Big 3 in Bullpen to Secure 2-1 Win Over White Sox  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 4:06 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Dellin Betances, Andrew Miller and Aroldis Chapman combined for eight strikeouts and scoreless relief as the New York Yankees used their three big bullpen arms …

Red crab invasion: Beaches at Newport Beach, Laguna Beach covered by the tiny crustaceans  —  Newport Beach surfer Amanda Taylor went down to check out the waves Friday morning and was greeted by red crabs blanketing the sand.  —  “They're the trippiest things you've ever seen,” she said.

Nationals' Harper Drops Appeal, Serves 1-Game Suspension  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 5:45 P.M. E.D.T.  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals star Bryce Harper has dropped his appeal and will serve a one-game suspension in the second game of the day-night doubleheader Saturday against Miami.

Logan Forsythe Out Four Weeks With Hairline Fracture Of Shoulder  —  The Rays have announced that second baseman Logan Forsythe has a hairline fracture of his left shoulder blade.  They've placed him on the 15-day DL and recalled reliever Danny Farquhar to take his place on their active roster.

Cops: Pizza delivery driver shot after running over Winter Garden officer  —  Winter Garden police shot a pizza deliver driver after authorities say he struck an officer with a vehicle outside Friday. … Privacy Policy  —  Winter Garden police shot a man after authorities say he struck …

Volquez Pitches 7 Strong Innings in Royals' 5-1 Victory  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 13, 2016, 11:24 P.M. E.D.T.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Edinson Volquez pitched seven effective innings, Alcides Escobar had two hits, scored a run and drove in a run and the Kansas City Royals beat …