Giants' Pablo Sandoval perfect in ninth inning mound showing … Third baseman Pablo Sandoval came in and pitched a perfect ninth inning in the San Francisco Giants' 15-6 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  “Kung Fu Panda” entered the setback Saturday at AT&T Park in San Francisco, Calif. with the Giants already trailing 15-6.

Aaron Boone, dressed in full Yankee uniform, asked by Angels security guard for his credentials  —  ANAHEIM — Soon after his team won in a laugher, Aaron Boone was able to enjoy another laugh.  —  In a funny moment, Boone, dressed in full uniform, was asked for his credential by a security guard …

Brewers to add Wade Miley to rotation, send Brent Suter to pen  —  The Milwaukee Brewers announced Sunday that veteran left-hander Wade Miley will make his debut for the team on Wednesday in a start against the Cincinnati Reds.  —  The Brewers had until the end of Sunday to decide whether …

Royals' Salvador Perez to White Sox's Tim Anderson: Don't curse after a home run  —  Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson has too much fun playing baseball, and many of his opponents don't like it.  —  A week after breaking up Detroit Tigers ace Justin Verlander's no-hit bid in the fifth inning …

Ramos homers as Rays beat Red Sox 12-6 for 8th straight win  —  BOSTON (AP) — Wilson Ramos went deep again and scored on Denard Span's inside-the-park homer, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Boston Red Sox 12-6 on Saturday for their eighth consecutive victory.

Cervelli helps Pirates rally for 6-2 win over Cardinals  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) - Francisco Cervelli homered in the second inning and delivered a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the sixth, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 on Saturday night.

Phils put J.P. Crawford on DL with forearm strain  —  The Philadelphia Phillies have placed shortstop J.P. Crawford on the 10-day disabled list with a right forearm strain.  —  Crawford left Saturday's game because of the injury and was set to undergo an MRI on Sunday.

After struggles, Devon Travis demoted by Blue Jays  —  The Toronto Blue Jays have demoted Devon Travis to the minors, optioning the slumping second baseman to Triple-A Buffalo before Sunday's game against the Texas Rangers.  —  Toronto recalled right-hander Carlos Ramirez from Buffalo in a corresponding roster move.

Arizona Diamondbacks at Washington Nationals … WASHINGTON - The Diamondbacks eliminated the drama of extending their consecutive series victories streak by beating the Washington Nationals twice in as many days, the latest a 4-3 win in 10 innings on Saturday evening.

Next Slide  —  What happened: The Detroit Tigers defeated the Baltimore Orioles, 9-5, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Saturday evening.  —  After being held scoreless for 22 innings, the Tigers' offense exploded early, scoring seven runs in the first four innings.

Jason Vargas gives up 9 earned runs in season debut, as Mets are blown out by Padres, 12-2  —  SAN DIEGO — Good thing Jason Vargas made his season debut on the West Coast.  Hopefully not too many Mets fans stayed up to watch as the veteran lefty got pounded by the Padres Saturday night.

Daily Dose: From Head To Toe  —  Byron Buxton's headaches have subsided.  —  His latest injury has given the Twins a headache instead.  —  Playing in an extended spring training game last Sunday, an assignment necessitated by the migraines that sidelined him for a few days in mid-April, Buxton fouled a ball off his left foot.

McCullers, Altuve lead Astros over Athletics 11-0  —  Houston got to Daniel Mengden (2-3) early, with three runs in the first on sacrifice flies by Yuli Gurriel and Josh Reddick followed by an RBI double by Alex Bregman.  —  HOUSTON - Lance McCullers threw seven sharp innings …

Did you see what Rays' Daniel Robertson did at second base Saturday against Red Sox?  —  Rays 2B Daniel Robertson wasn't sure if Boston's Eduardo Nunez was serious when he first asked him for help during Saturday's game.  —  Nunez had just gotten to second base in the second inning, and noticed his left shoe was untied.

Brigman's triple leads Modesto to 9-4 win over San Jose  —  MODESTO, Calif. (AP) — Bryson Brigman hit a two-run triple in the seventh inning, leading the Modesto Nuts to a 9-4 win over the San Jose Giants on Saturday.  —  The triple by Brigman, part of a three-run inning …

Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez atop lineup as Cubs look to complete sweep against Brewers  —  Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant discusses his return to the team after missing four games after getting hit in the helmet, Saturday, April 28, 2018.  (Paul Sullivan/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune