Red Sox place new 2B Ian Kinsler on disabled list  —  Ian Kinsler, who has played just three games with the Boston Red Sox since being acquired at the trade deadline, was put on the disabled list Saturday with a strained left hamstring.  —  EDITOR'S PICKS  —  The Yankees-Red Sox game heated …

Column: Chris Archer believes his arrival in Pittsburgh means new era for Pirates  —  Chicago Tribune  —  New Pirates ace Chris Archer took a brief pause during his introductory news conference Wednesday to apologize to the media in Pittsburgh.  —  “Sorry,” Archer said.

Astros edge Dodgers in World Series rematch  —  LOS ANGELES — In a game dripping with World Series nostalgia, not everybody was willing to embrace the symbolism Friday after the Houston Astros earned a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium.

Carlos Rodon keeps dealing as White Sox top Rays 2-1 with run in ninth inning  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Carlos Rodon pitched beautifully again for the White Sox, but Rays right fielder Carlos Gomez turned in the night's most memorable performance.  After getting hit by a Rodon fastball …

Chicago Cubs realize there are no gimmes in series with San Diego Padres  —  CHICAGO — Considering all the Chicago Cubs are playing for as they enter the final two months of the regular season, manager Joe Maddon won't allow his team to look past anyone.  —  That message became abundantly clear …

White Sox pitcher James Shields honored by Rays at 10-year reunion of AL champs  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Don't tell James Shields that Tropicana Field is a dump.  Some of his greatest memories occurred inside the sterile dome.  —  “It's not the best stadium in the world,” Shields said, “but I loved my time here.

Borucki shines as Blue Jays beat Mariners, 7-2  —  SEATTLE (AP) Ryan Borucki was tiring as he prepared to enter the eighth inning for the first time in his major league career.  Fortunately, the Blue Jays' rookie left-hander had the boisterous assistance of a crowd packed with Canadians vacationing a bit south of the border in Seattle.

Last Slide  —  Nick Ahmed walked into Diamondbacks' clubhouse Saturday less than five minutes before it was closed to the media.  —  That didn't leave a lot of time to ask Ahmed why, in his fifth major-league season, he's suddenly become an offensive force.  —  Yes, that's right.

Sore right wrist keeps Mike Trout out of Angels' lineup  —  CLEVELAND — Angels All-Star outfielder Mike Trout is not in the starting lineup for the third straight game because of a sore right wrist.  —  Trout, who injured his wrist on Wednesday while sliding into a base …

Former Cubs ace Jake Arrieta helping Phillies become contenders  —  Chicago Tribune  —  When the Cubs caught the Brewers for first place in the National League Central last summer, Jake Arrieta boldly said they were there to stay for the rest of the year.  —  The Cubs never fell out of first, making him prescient.

Nine teams in 11 years?  Jesse Chavez's life as a baseball journeyman  —  ST. LOUIS — At least he didn't have to change his clocks this time.  —  Unlike the cross-country trips Jesse Chavez has twice had to endure during midseason trades, the reliever remained in the Central time zone …

Laureano's first major league hit in debut lifts A's in 13  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Ramon Laureano reached his hands out to each side and knew he had his first major league hit at last, a big one at that to end the game.  —  Laureano somehow forced himself to relax with the game on the line …

Dodgers starter Alex Wood on DL due to adductor tendinitis  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed starter Alex Wood on the 10-day disabled list with left adductor tendinitis.  —  Lefty reliever Zac Rosscup was activated off the DL.  —  Right-hander Ross Stripling …