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 at Colorado Rockies … DENVER - The eventual return to health of the Diamondbacks' position player group figures to create a logjam now that the club has added outfielder Jon Jay to the roster.  But from listening to GM Mike Hazen on Saturday it doesn't sound …

Long ball costs Luis Castillo, Cincinnati Reds in another loss to St. Louis Cardinals  —  It's a familiar script: an opposing team scores in the first inning and the Reds try to play catchup for the rest of the game.  —  Saturday was no different.  —  Jose Martinez and Marcell Ozuna …

Mets could welcome Wilmer Flores back during upcoming road trip  —  NEW YORK — Wilmer Flores is close to returning with the infielder saying Saturday afternoon that he is participating in all baseball activities.  —  All signs point to a return during the upcoming road trip.  —  “I feel good now,” Flores said.

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.

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.

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.

Detroit Tigers' late draft picks stocked with future potential  —  A quick look at the Tigers' No. 1 pick in 2018 MLB draft, Casey Mize.  Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press.  Wochit  —  CONNECT  —  Several Tigers crowded around a clubhouse television on Saturday morning to watch the talk of the town.

Independent ball can pave way to big leagues: Ex-MLB skipper  —  Butch Hobson has seen a little bit of everything during his 30 years of managing professional baseball.  —  The Chicago Dogs' inaugural skipper has won multiple championships, and piloted the Boston Red Sox for three seasons in the early 1990s.

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.

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.

Tommy Greene recalls winning the NLCS clincher for '93 Phillies  —  Tommy Greene was looking for redemption.  After being knocked out in less than three innings of his first postseason start, the Phillies righthander contributed to one of the signature wins of the team's 1993 National League championship season.

Time for Angels to secure the playoff berth that could secure Mike Trout … When Vin Scully retired, we retired the phrase “soundtrack of summer in Southern California.”  He was it, and it was him, and on we went.  —  As it turns out, we need to return the phrase to active duty …

Jim Leyritz, pulling for Gronkowski at Belmont, says everything ‘should be OK’ with Yankees after Twitter flub  —  Jim Leyritz doesn't think there will be any long-term collateral damage from his Twitter flub a few weeks ago, when the 1996 Yankee World Series stud blasted team president Randy Levine …