Judge HR in 8th sends Yankees over slumping Mets 4-3  —  NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hit a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning and the New York Yankees won a game of home run derby, beating the Mets 4-3 on Saturday night for their sixth straight victory in the Subway Series.

Red Sox feeling good, face White Sox  —  BOSTON — Alex Cora had at least two reasons to be happy Saturday.  —  The rookie manager saw J.D. Martinez hit his 21st homer of the season and David Price turn in another strong pitching performance in the Boston Red Sox's 4-2 win over the Chicago White Sox …

Alex Wood still can't find his form as Dodgers lose to Braves  —  Kenta Maeda could return to the Dodgers' starting rotation this week, Rich Hill next week, Clayton Kershaw in the not-too-distant future.  Ross Stripling and Walker Buehler each merits a spot in the rotation.  —  Could Alex Wood become the odd man out?

Marlins' Urena seeks second straight win in finale vs. Padres  —  MIAMI — Finally, Jose Urena is in the win column.  —  After going 14 consecutive starts without his team winning — including seven losses that went on his personal ledger to start this year — Urena beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.

Gibbons is a content man, no matter what happens this season  —  He doesn't necessarily like it, but more and more Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is being asked about his future as Toronto's bench boss.  —  Even the morning after a second straight win.  —  To his credit, Gibbons has handled …

Albert Pujols ties Stan Musial on RBI list in 2-1 Angels victory over Twins … Albert Pujols hit his 623rd career homer and tied Stan Musial for seventh on the career RBI list with 1,951, helping the Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 after a four-hour rain delay Saturday.

Cubs go for sweep of Pirates  —  CHICAGO — When the season started, Kyle Hendricks expected to be part of the reason the Chicago Cubs could count themselves among the favorites in the National League.  —  But like the Cubs, the right-hander has battled inconsistency thus far but understands the need to establish a rhythm.

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 …

Lester, Cubs 1-hit Pirates for 11th win in 13 games  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Jon Lester combined with two relievers on a one-hitter, and the Cubs took advantage of a first-inning slip by center fielder Starling Marte in a 2-0 victory Saturday over the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago's 11th win in 13 games.

Scherzer, Nationals wrap up series with Giants  —  WASHINGTON — It has been a rough week for the Washington Nationals' starting rotation.  —  On Monday, Jeremy Hellickson went on the disabled list with a hamstring strain.  Stephen Strasburg joined him Saturday thanks to shoulder inflammation.

Rays beat Mariners 7-3 to stop 8-game skid  —  Blake Snell overcame occasional wildness to go six effective innings, and the  —  Tampa Bay Rays stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating  —  Seattle Mariners 7-3 on Saturday.  —  Snell (8-3), who was born in Seattle, gave up two runs and seven hits.

Rockies blow another lead … Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Bettis throws to an Arizona Diamondbacks batter during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 9, 2018, in Denver.  (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)  — DAVID ZALUBOWSKI … Arizona Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb watches …

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.

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 …

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.

Astros' Keuchel will try to get it right vs. Rangers  —  Houston Astros left-hander Dallas Keuchel has lost eight of his 11 decisions in 2018, making the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner wonder aloud if the opposition knows which pitches are coming and using that to its advantage.

Slumping Albies will be fine, Freeman says  —  LOS ANGELES - Every player goes through slumps, they're just more noticeable when the player in question, Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies, goes from career-best surge into a rough patch with little or no middle ground between the two periods.

Rays journal: Sergio Romo delivers serious gifts of thanks  —  ST. PETERSBURG — RHP Sergio Romo wanted to thank his Rays teammates, coaches, trainers and clubhouse staff for making him feel so welcome, comfortable and good about himself.  —  So he went out and bought them all gifts.  —  Serious gifts.