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 …

Pirates Place Francisco Cervelli On DL, Acquire Erik Kratz From Angels  —  The Pirates have announced that they've placed catcher Francisco Cervelli on the 15-day DL with a broken hamate bone in his left hand.  To take his place on the active roster, they've acquired fellow backstop Erik Kratz from the Angels for cash considerations.

Ex-Fossil Ridge star Julian Garcia drafted by Phillies  —  Former Fossil Ridge High School standout Julian Garcia was drafted in the 10th round by the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday.  —  He was the 287th overall pick.  —  Garcia, a 6-foot-3, 185-pound right-handed pitcher …

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.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …