Nationals extend general manager Mike Rizzo through 2018  —  WASHINGTON (AP) The Washington Nationals picked up the contract option for Mike Rizzo that keeps the president of baseball operations and general manager with the organization through the 2018 season.  —  Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Will Rockies release Reyes or try to trade him?  —  The Denver Post  —  The enormous question that had been looming over Jose Reyes since last Halloween was answered Friday.  —  However, the many questions that affect Reyes' major-league career still linger over him and the Rockies.

LeMahieu, Wolters Have 2 RBIs Apiece, Rockies Beat Mets 7-4  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 11:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — DJ LeMahieu and Tony Wolters had two hits and two RBIs apiece and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 7-4 on Saturday night.

Schoop Hits 2 HRs, Orioles Beat Tigers for 7th Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 10:12 P.M. E.D.T.  —  BALTIMORE — Jonathan Schoop hit two home runs, including a grand slam, and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Detroit Tigers 9-3 Saturday night to stretch their winning streak to seven games.

Banned players seek answers for unexplainable positive drug tests  —  Chris Colabello of the Toronto Blue Jays  —  Earlier this week, the agent for suspended Blue Jays first baseman Chris Colabello organized a conference call with doctors, scientists and molecular biologists who are experts on steroid testing.

Stubbs' 10th-Inning HR Helps Rangers Win After Jays Rally  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 11:30 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Drew Stubbs homered with two outs in the 10th inning, helping the Texas Rangers beat Toronto 6-5 on Saturday night after the Blue Jays rallied …

Why Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hit Streak Is So Enduring  —  Changes in baseball, particularly the handling of pitchers, diminish chances of matching the Yankee Clipper's feat  —  Seventy-five years ago this Sunday, Joltin' Joe DiMaggio bashed the first hit of his record-setting 56-game hitting streak.

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.

Rays' Andriese Pitches Two-Hit Shutout in Win Over A's  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSMAY 14, 2016, 9:12 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Andriese pitched a two-hitter for his first career shutout and Brad Miller hit a two-run home run, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 6-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday night.

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 …