Yankees hoping Teixeira can avoid season-ending surgery  —  1.3k Shares  —  New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira warms up as he waits to bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Wednesday, May 18, 2016, in Phoenix.  The Yankees defeated the Diamondbacks 4-2.

Syndergaard Pitches 7 Innings to Help Mets Beat Marlins 6-2  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 10:19 P.M. E.D.T.  —  MIAMI — Noah Syndergaard gave up a homer to Marcell Ozuna on a 100-mph fastball, but struck out nine in seven innings to help the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Friday night.

Cueto Earns 9th Win, Giants Beat Cardinals 5-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 11:45 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Johnny Cueto worked around a season-worst five walks to post his ninth win, tying for the major league lead, as the San Francisco Giants beat the St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 on Friday night.

Corey Seager Slugs 3 HRs in Dodgers' 4-2 Win Over Braves  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  LOS ANGELES — Corey Seager hit three solo homers, the second driving in the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 on Friday night in the series opener.

Reds Beat Nationals 7-2, Spoiling Dusty Baker's Homecoming  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 10:14 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CINCINNATI — Eugenio Suarez got his third homer in two games with the help of a replay overturn, and the Cincinnati Reds spoiled manager Dusty Baker's homecoming …

James Shields Trade Talks “Heating Up”  —  TODAY: Shields trade talks are “heating up,” FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal writes (Twitter links).  The White Sox appear to still be involved, as the Padres have been scouting their prospects.  One team (perhaps the White Sox, although that isn't certain) …

Kemp, Pomeranz Lead Padres to 4-0 Bounceback Win vs Rockies  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 4, 2016, 1:15 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — Matt Kemp hit a three-run home run estimated at 458 feet, matching the longest at Petco Park, and Drew Pomeranz pitched seven innings of two-hit ball …

Rupp, Blanco Homer to Help Phillies Beat Brewers 6-3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 10:48 P.M. E.D.T.  —  PHILADELPHIA — Cameron Rupp homered and doubled and Andres Blanco also went deep to help the Philadelphia Phillies snap their season-worst seven-game losing streak …

Foltynewicz goes on DL for bone spurs in elbow  —  LOS ANGELES - Braves pitcher Mike Foltynewicz has bone chips in his elbow and was placed on the 15-day disabled list late Friday after deciding he didn't feel comfortable pitching through the injury and making his scheduled start Saturday.

Lackey Fans 9, Cubs Beat Arizona for 9th Win in 10 Games  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 3, 2016, 5:40 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — John Lackey struck out nine while pitching into the seventh inning and the Chicago Cubs pulled away late to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0 Friday for their ninth win in 10 games.