New wave of Baby Bombers powering Yankees' sizzling pace  —  NEW YORK — The brighter the lights, the bigger the stage, the better rookies Gleyber Torres and Miguel Andujar have been for the New York Yankees.  —  And the better they've been, the better the Yankees believe their team has been overall.

Sanchez, Flowers lead Braves to needed win over Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES - Anibal Sanchez might've seemed an unlikely candidate to slow the Dodgers' power-hitting binge and get the Braves a needed West Coast win, but the well-traveled veteran has gotten used to defying skeptics.

Jankowski's bases-loaded single lifts Padres over Marlins … MIAMI - Travis Jankowski tries to have a short memory when it comes to setbacks.  That approach helped the San Diego Padres on Saturday.  —  An inning after striking out with a runner in scoring position, Jankowski hit …

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 …

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 …

MLB notes: Nationals place pitcher Stephen Strasburg on disabled list  —  Washington pitcher Stephen Strasburg will go on the disabled list with right shoulder inflammation, manager Dave Martinez said after the Nationals' 7-5 victory over San Francisco on Saturday.  —  Martinez said there was no timetable on Strasburg's return.

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.