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.

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 …

Giants beat Cards, but Joe Panik going to DL  —  Joe Panik scurried around second and headed for third.  Ron Wotus, from the coach's box, waved his arms to motion Panik to the plate with the tie-breaking run.  —  The Giants, on Gorkys Hernandez's double, were about to take their first lead since Monday.

Aaron Boone not yet considering pulling Sonny Gray from rotation  —  TORONTO — Sonny Gray will get at least one more chance to show he deserves to keep his place in New York's rotation, though the Yankees are growing increasingly concerned about the struggling right-hander.

Carlos Carrasco wins in return from DL, Cleveland Indians down Oakland A's 10-4  —  Carrasco struck out seven in 5 1/3 innings in his first start since June 16.  —  CLEVELAND (AP) - Carlos Carrasco returned from the disabled list - and returned to the win column - as Jose Ramirez …

Dilson Herrera promoted to Cincinnati Reds roster, adding solid bat to the Reds' bench  —  CHICAGO - Battling injuries during the start of Spring Training and placed on waivers in March, Reds infielder Dilson Herrera admitted there were moments where he questioned if he would ever return to the Major Leagues.

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.

Nationals spinning out of control under rookie manager Dave Martinez  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The spin job from Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper last week could've been written by the swampiest lobbyist in Washington history.  —  “We've never been in this position before …

What does Detroit Tigers' Shane Greene's prognosis mean for his trade value?  —  The Detroit Tigers received good news on the Shane Greene injury front on Friday.  —  An MRI scan on Greene's right shoulder showed no structural damage, only inflammation which manager Ron Gardenhire termed …

Rays journal: Ex-USF ace Shane McClanahan signs  —  NEW YORK — A change of mind during discussions late Thursday led to a deadline day deal for USF LHP Shane McClanahan and the Rays.  —  The No. 31 overall pick signed for just about slot value at $2,230,100 to start his pro career rather …

Phillies climb atop NL East with blowout win over Pirates  —  PITTSBURGH — Gabe Kapler will seek out one of his players, relay a message he wants the entire team to hear, and then watch it spread through the clubhouse.  —  Before Friday's 17-5 romp over the Pirates, the Phillies manager …

Kepler, Lynn lead Twins past Orioles 6-2  —  MINNEAPOLIS — The first pitch set the tone for Minnesota.  —  Jake Cave robbed Tim Beckham of a home run, helping Lance Lynn bounce back from two poor starts, and Max Kepler homered to lead the Twins to a 6-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.