MLB Insider: Cubs' Maddon started out a Cards fan  —  Long before Joe Maddon began bleeding Cubbie blue, he was awash in Cardinal red.  Oddly, it all began after a game that involved the Yankees and Chicago White Sox.  —  Chicago Cubs manager Maddon, then a 9-year-old from Hazleton, Pa. …

Indians acquire reliever Oliver Drake from Brewers for cash  —  NEW YORK — Reliever Oliver Drake has been acquired by the Cleveland Indians from the Milwaukee Brewers for cash.  —  The 31-year-old right-hander is 1-0 with a 6.39 ERA in 11 games this year.  He has 15 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Houston Astros … Now that Steven Souza Jr. has returned from the disabled list and is starting to settle in as the Diamondbacks' everyday right fielder, Chris Owings can't be sure where or when he's going to get his own playing time and share of at-bats.

Velasquez pitches Phillies beat Nationals 3-1  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Vince Velasquez got back on track against one of baseball's best lineups.  —  Velasquez pitched five effective innings, Rhys Hoskins hit a two-run homer and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped Washington's six-game win streak …

Blue Jays' Estrada hopes to solve woes vs. Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Some pitchers have one team, they cannot seem to find any success against, even over an entire career.  —  No matter what they do, the wins are elusive.  —  For Toronto Blue Jays starter Marco Estrada …

Teammates didn't get to know Matt Harvey well, and he ended tenure as struggling mop-up man  —  Chris Iseman, Staff Writer, @chrisiseman  —  NEW YORK — As Matt Harvey's tenure with the Mets officially ended Saturday, the righty departed the organization lacking both allies and results.

Bettis pitches Rockies to 2-0 win over slumping Mets  —  NEW YORK — Chad Bettis pitched seven smooth innings, Nolan Arenado homered early off the big apple at Citi Field, and the Colorado Rockies shut down the slumping New York Mets in a 2-0 victory Saturday night.

Davis homers in 12th as Athletics top Orioles 2-0  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Khris Davis homered in the 12th inning, lifting the Oakland Athletics to a 2-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday night.  —  Jed Lowrie singled with one out before Davis drove a 3-1 fastball from Pedro Araujo (1-3) into the bleachers in left.

White Sox taking no chances with Yoan Moncada's ailing left hamstring  —  White Sox right-hander Miguel Gonzalez entertained teammates and others with his booming voice while singing alongside a mariachi band during batting practice Saturday.  His work was replayed on the video board as part …

Padres beat Dodgers 7-4 in Mexico  —  MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) — The San Diego Padres rebounded nicely from Los Angeles' combined no-hitter, using two-run homers by Eric Hosmer and Raffy Lopez to beat the Dodgers 7-4 on Saturday night in the first major league series in Mexico since 1999.

Castro drives in 3, Marlins beat Reds 6-0 to even series  —  CINCINNATI (AP) - The Miami Marlins didn't know when spring training began whether Caleb Smith would be a better fit as a starter or as a left-hander out of the bullpen.  Right now, he's as good as they've got in the rotation.

Yankees in position to sweep Indians  —  NEW YORK — In the first two games against the Cleveland Indians, the New York Yankees blew a five-run lead and went hitless into the fifth inning.  —  Each time, they emerged with wins, and by doing so the Yankees can complete the sweep of the Indians on Sunday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.

Royals seek first series win of season vs. Tigers  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have yet to win a series this year, but they could change that Sunday with a victory over the Detroit Tigers.  —  After a 3-2 victory Saturday over the Royals, the Tigers will be looking to split the four-game series.

Cardinals Insider: Martinez craves special moments with son  —  Already tall for his age and so much like his dad, Jose Martinez was 7, maybe 8, but no older than that, when he sat in the winter ball dugout and watched his father backpedal between first and second, circling the bases for the final time.