Johnson to face Chatwood in debut for Padres  —  The Padres get a look at their newly acquired starting pitcher, Erik Johnson, for Saturday's middle game of their three-game set with the Rockies.  —  Johnson faces Tyler Chatwood (7-4, 2.79), fresh off an eight-inning one hitter in L.A. He's 2 …

Red Sox tell teams they'd trade for starting, relief pitching  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The Red Sox have begun to lay groundwork ahead of the trade deadline, telling teams they're interested in both starting and relief pitching, baseball sources told the Herald.  —  The trade market is still …

Sabathia, Yankees Shut Out Tigers for 5th Straight Win  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 10:57 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — CC Sabathia kept up his recent resurgence, the bullpen provided lockdown relief and the New York Yankees got just enough timely hits.

Anthony Rizzo scratched with back tightness  —  Photos of the Cubs first baseman.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo was scratched from the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Braves after incurring back tightness.  —  “Absolutely day-to-day,” manager Joe Maddon said.

Kershaw Strikes Out 13, Wins 7th Straight by Beating Giants  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:06 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 in eight innings, Justin Turner hit a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-2 on Friday night.

Lee's 2 Home Runs Lead M's Past Rangers 7-5  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:18 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Dae-Ho Lee hit two home runs, including a three-run blast off Rangers starter Derek Holland, as the Seattle Mariners defeated Texas 7-5 on Friday night.

Avila Hits 2 HRs, White Sox Give Royals Eighth Straight Loss  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 11:25 P.M. E.D.T.  —  CHICAGO — Alex Avila hit two of Chicago's season-high four home runs and the struggling White Sox beat Kansas City 7-5 on Friday night to give a shaky Chris Sale …

Bour's Grand Slam Rallies Marlins Past Arizona 8-6  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 1:51 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Pinch-hit home runs don't happen often.  Pinch-hit grand slams almost never.  —  Justin Bour accomplished that rare feat Friday night, stepping to the plate …

Mets score go-ahead run on wild Brewers fielding mistake, win 2-1  —  MILWAUKEE — It may have been the most bizarre play of his career and Matt Reynolds did not even see it.  The back-up shortstop hit a line drive to short, put his head down and ran hard.  He missed the utter confusion …

Hall of Game and Pitch Talks: Big weekend at hand for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum  —  Set to be feted Saturday are Orlando Cepeda, Tony Oliva, Tim Raines and Andre Dawson  —  Pitch Talks, a live speaker series, will lead up to the event on Friday night  —  The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum …

Bud Norris Shines as Braves Beat Jason Hammel, Cubs 5-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 10, 2016, 10:33 P.M. E.D.T.  —  ATLANTA — Bud Norris pitched seven strong innings, Adonis Garcia and Tyler Flowers hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves beat Jason Hammel and the Chicago Cubs 5-1 on Friday night.

Austin Jackson Out At Least 6 Weeks With Torn Meniscus; Petricka, Webb Out For Season  —  The White Sox announced today that they've placed center fielder Austin Jackson on the 15-day disabled list with a medial meniscus tear in his left knee.  Jackson will undergo surgery to repair the injury …