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Span scores on wild pitch as Giants beat Pirates in 11 (Jul 01, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Denard Span scored on a wild pitch in the 11th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.

Santana homers off Stanton's glove, Brewers beat Marlins 8-4 (Jul 01, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Domingo Santana hit a two-run homer off Giancarlo Stanton’s glove, sparking a seven-run second inning that lifted the Milwaukee Brewers over the Miami Marlins 8-4 on Saturday.

Braves take advantage of errors to beat A's 4-3 (Jul 01, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Dansby Swanson hit a tiebreaking double off closer Santiago Casilla in the ninth inning to drive in Danny Santana – one of two unearned runs scored by Atlanta – and the Braves held on to beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 on Saturday.

Dodgers' Roberts suspended 1 game for spat with Padres

SAN DIEGO (AP) Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has been suspended one game by Major League Baseball for his role in an altercation with San Diego Padres manager Andy Green on Friday night.

Castellanos' late triple leads Tigers past Indians (Jul 01, 2017)

DETROIT (AP) Nicholas Castellanos tripled to break a seventh-inning tie and the Detroit Tigers went on to beat the Cleveland Indians 7-4 in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday.

Judge grants order blocking release of 38 Studios documents

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) A judge has granted Rhode Island’s attorney general a court order to temporarily block the release of documents from the investigation into the state’s failed $75 million deal with the video game company started by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling.

Padres to send newcomer to mound against Dodgers (Jul 01, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — Ever since Rule 5 rookie right-hander Miguel Diaz suffered a forearm strain on June 21 against the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres manager Andy Green has been asked who might start Saturday night’s game against the Dodgers at Petco Park.

Greinke looks to halt Diamondbacks' slot vs. Rockies (Jul 01, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks haven’t lost four in a row this season. To avoid this from happening, they need to win Saturday night at home vs. the Colorado Rockies.

Dickey looks to maintain rhythm for Braves vs. A's (Jul 01, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — It’s seldom easy for hitters to face a knuckleball pitcher, especially one who’s on a hot streak.

Holland faces ex-teammates as White Sox host Rangers (Jul 01, 2017)

CHICAGO — Derek Holland will face his his one and only former major league club on Saturday when the Chicago White Sox host the Texas Rangers.

Mets hope Wheeler returns to form vs. Phillies (Jul 01, 2017)

NEW YORK — Zack Wheeler almost can’t help but pitch better for the New York Mets than he did the last two times he took the mound. The Philadelphia Phillies pretty much have nowhere to go but up after a meager offensive showing on Friday night.

Cardinals look to produce another flawless showing vs. Nationals (Jul 01, 2017)

ST. LOUIS — Who are these St. Louis Cardinals?

Koehler returns to Marlins rotation vs. Brewers (Jul 01, 2017)

MILWAUKEE — Tom Koehler returns to the big leagues for the first time since in over two months when he takes the mound Saturday for the Miami Marlins in the second game of a three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.

Orioles turn to Bundy to get even vs. Rays (Jul 01, 2017)

BALTIMORE — Starting pitching has been the biggest problem for the Baltimore Orioles throughout the season, except when Dylan Bundy takes the mound.

Gray shines in return from DL: Rockies end 8-game skid (Jun 30, 2017)

PHOENIX (AP) The return of Jon Gray from the disabled list couldn’t have come at a better time for the Colorado Rockies.

Cubs seeking consistency as they continue series vs. Reds (Jul 01, 2017)

CINCINNATI — Chicago’s longest winning streak this season is four. On the current road trip, the Cubs are 4-5.

Cabrera double caps 3-run ninth, White Sox beat Rangers 8-7 (Jun 30, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Melky Cabrera hit a two-run double against closer Matt Bush to cap a three-run ninth inning and give the Chicago White Sox an 8-7 victory over the Texas Rangers on Friday night.

Vogt's 2 home runs lead Brewers past Marlins 3-2 (Jun 30, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Stephen Vogt, claimed off waivers earlier in the week, hit two home runs and the Milwaukee Brewers held off the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Friday night.

Giants' Bumgarner has uneven outing during rehab start

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) San Francisco Giants left-hander Madison Bumgarner allowed four runs and seven hits over 3 2/3 innings and had an uneven outing during a rehab start with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday night.

LEADING OFF: Wheeler returns for Mets

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Saturday:

Tigers try to gain ground against Indians in doubleheader (Jul 01, 2017)

DETROIT — J.D. Martinez believes a big weekend for the Detroit Tigers would provide some payback for what the Cleveland Indians did to them last season.

Brewers trade Nick Franklin to Angels

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers traded utility player Nick Franklin to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a player to be named or cash.

Cardinals promote Mozeliak, Girsch

ST. LOUIS (AP) The Cardinals promoted general manager John Mozeliak to president of baseball operations and Michael Girsch to GM on Friday.

Brazil's 16-year-old baseball wonder turning MLB heads

IBIUNA, Brazil (AP) A prospect with a 94 mph fastball gets a lot of attention, no matter where he is pitching – even when that prospect is a diminutive 16-year-old from a country with little baseball tradition.

FANTASY PLAYS: Can Corey Kluber keep up his Cy Young pace?

Corey Kluber is looking like a Cy Young favorite, while Michael Taylor is overlooked in Washington. Meanwhile, it might be time to bail on Taijuan Walker, and Jonathan Villar returned with a bang but still has lingering concerns.

Rookie sluggers Judge, Bellinger grab All-Star attention

NEW YORK (AP) Time to make those close calls on picking players for the All-Star Game.

White Sox try to keep up home dominance vs. Rangers (Jun 30, 2017)

CHICAGO — If recent history is any guide, the Texas Rangers arrive at Guaranteed Rate Field at just the right time for the struggling Chicago White Sox.

McCullers, Astros square off with Yankees (Jun 30, 2017)

HOUSTON — With right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. set to make his second start since returning from the 10-day disabled list last weekend, the Houston Astros are now positioned to view his brief rotation hiatus as a potential positive heading into the second half of the schedule.

Reeling Rockies welcome back Gray, visit D-backs (Jun 30, 2017)

PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks knocked the Colorado Rockies out of first place in the National League West when the teams met in Denver two weeks ago, and the clubs have gone in opposite directions since.

Angels' Bridwell continues improbable journey vs. Mariners (Jun 30, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Parker Bridwell will start for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday against the Seattle Mariners, but it might as well be the Aberdeen Ironbirds.