Yankees' Aroldis Chapman exits as left knee tendinitis flares up  —  New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman left Saturday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a recurrence of left knee tendinitis.  —  Chapman struck out Randal Grichuk before exiting in the ninth inning, escorted by a team trainer.

Cubs' Joe Maddon plans to lighten catcher Willson Contreras' workload with return of Victor Caratini  —  Photos from the Cubs' 8-7 win against the Reds on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Wrigley Field.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Willson Contreras is catching more often than any major-leaguer …

Astros slap down White Sox again in 12-6 win as James Shields, bullpen struggle  —  Photos of White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  James Shields' time with the White Sox may be nearing an end if they can find a contender in need of a veteran starter for the back end of its rotation.

Bautista's winning slam could invigorate Mets vs. Rays  —  NEW YORK — It took Jose Bautista 1,727 major league games to hit a walk-off home run.  It only seems like it has been that long since the New York Mets won consecutive games at home.  —  The Mets will hope Bautista's long-awaited walk-off …

Yankees' Aaron Hicks exits game against Blue Jays, replaced by Clint Frazier  —  TORONTO — Aaron Hicks exited Saturday's game against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning due to cramping in his left leg, the Yankees announced.  —  The outfielder was replaced by the recently called-up Clint Frazier …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Has Matt Harvey made himself into a quality trade target?  —  CHICAGO — The last few nights of Matt Harvey 's time in New York were dark and full of errors.  In Cincinnati, things have brightened for the former Dark Knight.  So the question now: What's next?