Cincinnati Reds bullpen blows 5-run lead in loss to Chicago Cubs  —  CHICAGO - After a run scored on a ground out, Anthony Rizzo received a standing ovation from the Wrigley Field crowd on his way back to the dugout.  —  The Reds, who had won five straight games against the Cubs …

Aaron Hicks' power surge couldn't have come at more perfect time for Yankees  —  TORONTO — A recent power surge has vaulted Aaron Hicks into the middle of the Yankees' lineup.  —  Hicks has five home runs in his last five games, including a three-homer performance July 1 against the Red Sox.

Orioles busy fielding offers from Dodgers, six other teams on Manny Machado  —  The Orioles continue to move quickly toward trading shortstop Manny Machado in advance of this month's nonwaiver trade deadline and are in the process of fielding offers from seven teams, according to an industry source.

Astros call up top prospect and former Hook Kyle Tucker and Astros fans are happy  —  HOUSTON — The Houston Astros have called up top prospect Kyle Tucker from Triple-A Fresno, and Astros fans could not be happier.  —  Tucker, who spent the 2017 season with the Hooks …

Ohtani helps Angels rally past Dodgers 3-2  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Shohei Ohtani is limited to hitting these days because of an elbow injury.  —  He remains quite the presence for the Los Angeles Angels.  —  Ohtani's two-out walk helped set up a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers …

Godley helps Diamondbacks beat Padres 3-1  —  PHOENIX (AP) Zack Godley pitched six effective innings in his 10th win this season, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the San Diego Padres 3-1 on Friday night.  —  Godley (10-6) allowed one run and four hits while improving to 5-1 in his last six starts.

Robinson Cano apolgizes to fans, Mariners for 80-game suspension  —  Mariners second baseman Robinson Cano apologized to his teammates, the organization and the fans for his 80-game suspension for violating baseball's drug agreement.  —  Cano tested positive for Furosemide …

McCutchen's RBI single in 7th lifts Giants past Cards 3-2  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) On a night the slumping Giants broke out of their offensive funk and ended a four-game losing streak, second baseman Joe Panik was forced out with a groin strain and is likely headed to the disabled list.

Steven Matz latest victim of woeful offense as Mets get shut out by Rays  —  Steven Matz got the Jacob deGrom treatment from the Mets offense.  —  Matz battled through shaky command to limit the Rays to one run over 6.1 innings Saturday at Citi Field, but the Mets failed to score before falling …

Whoa!  Watch Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones rob Adrian Beltre of home run  —  It's been a good day so far for the Tigers against the Texas Rangers on Saturday.  —  It started with the Tigers taking a 7-0 lead in the first inning.  —  It continued with Tigers pitcher Mike Fiers …

McCullers, Gattis lead Astros to 11-4 rout of White Sox  —  McCullers (10-3) didn't allow a hit until a single by Adam Engel with one out in the sixth, and allowed just three singles and one run.  He kept the White Sox off balance with a flurry of curveballs to outdo his previous career-best of 11 Ks.

Broadway audition goes bust for Jays' Happ in loss to Yankees  —  As Broadway auditions go, the Saturday afternoon show at the Rogers Centre for Blue Jays starter J.A. Happ was a colossal flop.  —  And to make matters worse on what is truly devolving into another debacle of a season for the Jays …

Dom Smith not in Saturday's lineup, but Mets say playing time is coming for young infielder  —  The Mets entered Saturday's home game against the Rays 12.5 games out of both the division and wild card.  Barring some miracle run, this season is over.  Playoff aspirations are not realistic.

Cuevas 3-run HR lifts Rockies to 5-1 win against Mariners  —  Noel Cuevas hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning among his three hits to lead the  —  Colorado Rockies to a 5-1 win against the  —  Seattle Mariners on Saturday.  —  Carlos Gonzalez added a double and a run-scoring single …

Sanchez sharp as Braves beat Brewers 5-1 to snap skid  —  Anibal Sanchez pitched effectively into the seventh and  —  Freddie Freeman added three hits, lifting the slumping  —  Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.  —  Sanchez (4-2) retired 19 in a row at one point to help snap Atlanta's season high four-game skid.