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 …

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 …

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 …

Giants expect Joe Panik to head to DL with groin strain  —  The San Francisco Giants' slump-busting win Friday night was tempered by the probable loss of second baseman Joe Panik, who was injured while running from first to third on Gorkys Hernandez's double in the fourth.

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.

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 …

Gibson strikes out nine as Twins beat Orioles 5-4  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Kyle Gibson recovered from a rough start to throw seven innings, and Max Kepler homered in his second straight game to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 5-4 on Saturday.  —  Bobby Wilson went 2-for-3 with three RBIs for the Twins, who won their third in a row.

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 …

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 …

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.

Cano apologizes to fans, teammates for 80-game suspension  —  SEATTLE (AP) — 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 …

Yankees call up Clint Frazier, David Hale designated for assignment before Saturday's game vs. Blue Jays  —  TORONTO - The Yankees have called up Clint Frazier from Triple-A Scranton prior to Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.  —  They designated David Hale for assignment …

After a turbulent week at the ballpark, Fowler returns to starting lineup  —  SAN FRANCISCO  • As he's talked about trying to embrace part-time starts, part-time at-bats, and a part-time role all while dealing with some real-time criticism of his play, Dexter Fowler has talked …

Sonny Gray shouldn't start another game following latest Yankees disaster  —  TORONTO - It's time for the Yankees to remove Sonny Gray from the rotation.  —  Aaron Boone said after Gray's latest implosion on Friday night that the atrocious righty is expected to take his next turn on Wednesday in Baltimore …