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 …

Joey Gallo bunted!  The sole highlight from another Rangers loss to Astros  —  The Rangers season summed up neatly: They lost again Friday and a pitcher walked off the mound with an injury.  —  But Joey Gallo bunted!  —  For a team fully focused on the future, the most important moment …

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 …

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.

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 …

Late homer victimizes Ryan Pressly again in 4-2 Twins loss  —  Ryan Pressly's velocity remains impressive.  The right-hander's raw stuff is as good as any in the game, as shown by the eight strikeouts he has piled up over his past four innings.  —  Trouble is, in between all those strikeouts the ball keeps flying over the fence.

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.

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.

Phillies injury updates: Rhys Hoskins could return Saturday; Jerad Eickhoff won't need surgery  —  The final hurdle to Rhys Hoskins' return from the disabled list could be the protective helmet that was en route Friday afternoon to Citizens Bank Park.  —  Hoskins is “pretty hopeful” …

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.

Rockies pitchers torched again in loss to NL West-leading D-backs  —  Arizona (33-29) increased it's National League West lead over the Rockies (32-31) to 1½ games … For the Rockies, home is where the heartache is.  —  Rather, make that heartburn for manager Bud Black …

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.