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 …

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 …

Family Ties: Griffey Jr.'s Son Drafted by Mariners on Day 3  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJUNE 11, 2016, 4:39 P.M. E.D.T.  —  NEW YORK — Trey Griffey, the son of Hall of Fame outfielder Ken Griffey Jr., has been selected in the Major League Baseball draft by the Seattle Mariners in the 24th round …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …