Cincinnati Reds pitcher Jared Hughes says sprinting from bullpen helped save his career  —  When fans watch Reds reliever Jared Hughes sprint from the bullpen to the mound, there are cheers around the crowd.  —  It's a tradition that Hughes started when he pitched in the minor leagues.

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.

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 …

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.

Aroldis Chapman leaves Yankees game with possible leg injury  —  TORONTO — This might have been a costly win for the New York Yankees.  —  In the midst of an All-Star caliber season, closer Aroldis Chapman exited in the ninth inning — escorted off the mound by head athletic trainer Steve Donohue …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Phillies top Pirates, 3-2 for sixth straight win  —  PITTSBURGH (AP) - The Philadelphia Phillies won another one-run game to extend their winning streak to six games.  —  Nick Williams, Scott Kingery and Jorge Alfaro drove in runs on consecutive at-bats in the seventh inning to help Philadelphia win 3-2 on Saturday.