Buehler latest injured Dodgers, but LA beats Braves 7-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Walker Buehler was looking like the answer to the Dodgers' injury woes.  Then he became just another problem.  —  Buehler was pulled from his start Friday night with rib soreness, and Los Angeles overcame another blow …

Arizona Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo focusing on Brad Boxberger's workload  —  DENVER - Closer Brad Boxberger's struggles on Wednesday, when he blew a save and exhibited significantly diminished velocity pitching for the third consecutive day, has manager Torey Lovullo reconsidering using him that frequently in the future.

Verlander recovers from 1st-pitch HR, Astros top Rangers 7-3  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Justin Verlander tried to shake off Shin-Soo Choo's homer on the Houston ace's first pitch of the game as a “one pitch, one run” no big deal.  —  The Astros kept it from mattering too much.

Gardner homer leads Yanks over Mets 4-1 as Tanaka gets hurt  —  NEW YORK — Standing off third base for the first time in his big league career, Masahiro Tanaka heard coach Phil Nevin yell for him to tag up when Aaron Judge lofted a 264-foot flyball to Mets right fielder Jay Bruce in the sixth inning …

Frustrated Jake Arrieta back on the hill for Phils to face Brewers  —  Jake Arrieta returns to the mound Saturday for the first time since calling out the Philadelphia Phillies' defensive strategy after a frustrating loss.  —  Arrieta will face the Milwaukee Brewers as the Phillies try to avoid their fourth straight loss.

Cardinals get it right in the end, beat Reds  —  CINCINNATI  • Cardinals manager Mike Matheny was fretting as to how he would get to the eighth inning with his bullpen Friday, what with lefthander Tyler Lyons going on the disabled list earlier in the day.

Nationals lean on veteran Gonzalez vs. Giants rookie Rodriguez  —  Washington starter Gio Gonzalez doesn't get the same amount of attention as rotation mates Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg.  —  That hasn't stopped him from putting together an impressive start this season.

Orioles top pitching prospect Hunter Harvey sidelined with shoulder injury  —  Orioles pitching prospect Hunter Harvey was scratched from his scheduled start with Double-A Bowie on Friday with a sore right shoulder, according to an industry source.  —  Harvey, the Orioles' first-round draft pick in 2013 …

Kinsler, Upton power Angels past Twins 4-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Los Angeles Angels are missing some significant pieces of their team.  The Minnesota Twins are down several important players, too.  —  With a couple of clutch hits and a strong night by the bullpen, the Angels taught a lesson in resiliency.

Last-place Marlins looking to beat Padres again  —  The Miami Marlins — this weekend celebrating the 25th anniversary of their first season — are looking for a big series against the visiting San Diego Padres.  —  The Marlins got off to a good start in that endeavor on Friday, shutting out the Padres 4-0.

What you need to know about Shohei Ohtani's injury  —  The news Friday that dual threat Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels is headed to the disabled list with a Grade 2 ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) sprain in his right (throwing) elbow immediately sent ripples through the baseball world.

Nationals Activate Adam Eaton, Release Rafael Bautista  —  The Nationals have activated outfielder Adam Eaton from the 60-day disabled list, per a team announcement.  In corresponding moves, the Nationals released outfielder Rafael Bautista and optioned right-hander Wander Suero to Triple-A.

A's Bassitt to make season debut against Royals  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics plan to promote right-hander Chris Bassitt from Triple-A for his 2018 major league debut on Saturday afternoon in their quest for a third consecutive win over the reeling Kansas City Royals.