Yankees’ Chamberlain pops blood vessel in pitching hand; status for Sunday uncertain

BALTIMORE — New York Yankees right-hander Joba Chamberlain broke a blood vessel in his thumb during batting practice Saturday, leaving his status for Sunday in doubt.

Johnson outpitches De La Rosa and Marlins beat Rockies 3-1

DENVER — Josh Johnson pitched eight innings of seven-hit ball to lead the Florida Marlins past the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on a chilly night at Coors Field on Saturday.

Lights go out at Miller Park in eighth inning of Cubs-Brewers game

MILWAUKEE — Over half of the lights at Miller Park went dark during the eighth inning of the Milwaukee Brewers’ game against the Chicago Cubs, leading to a 20-minute delay.

Tigers’ Jackson and 2 relievers extend Indians’ scoreless streak to 19 innings in 4-0 win

CLEVELAND — Edwin Jackson and two Detroit Tigers relievers extended Cleveland’s scoreless streak to 19 innings with a 4-0 win over the Indians on Saturday night.

Tejada drives in go-ahead run in eighth inning, Astros beat Padres 5-4

HOUSTON — Miguel Tejada drove in a pair of runs, including the go-ahead run on an infield bouncer in the eighth inning, and the Houston Astros rallied to beat the San Diego Padres 5-4 on Saturday night.

Quentin hits 2 doubles and scores go-ahead run in White Sox’s 3-2 victory over Rangers

CHICAGO — Carlos Quentin doubled twice and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on Paul Konerko’s sacrifice to give the Chicago White Sox a 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Saturday night.

Huff homers in 8-run 2nd inning, Orioles get 16 hits in 12-5 rout of Yankees

BALTIMORE — Aubrey Huff hit a three-run homer off Phil Hughes during an eight-run second inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the New York Yankees 12-5 Saturday night in a game that featured seven home runs.

Aaron Harang celebrates birthday with bases-loaded hit, leads Reds over Cardinals 8-3

CINCINNATI — Aaron Harang pitched seven innings and had a bases-loaded single during Cincinnati’s decisive rally, a birthday bash that gave the Reds an 8-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday and their best record in three years.

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BOSTON — Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

A’s send INF Joe Dillon to Tampa Bay to complete trade for Adam Kennedy

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have sent infielder Joe Dillon to Tampa Bay to complete the trade that sent Adam Kennedy to the A’s one day earlier.

Longoria hits 2-run homer, drives in 5 as Tampa Bay Rays roll past Boston Red Sox 14-5

BOSTON — Evan Longoria homered and drove in five runs to raise his major league-leading total to 44 RBIs, leading the Tampa Bay Rays to a 14-5 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday.

Hail the mighty home run: Ball flies, woes seem to go away

BALTIMORE — Memo to Jake Peavy, or whoever starts July 3 for the San Diego Padres: Don’t throw a first-pitch fastball to Manny Ramirez.

Brian Tallet throws 7 strong innings, Blue Jays snap mini-skid with 6-4 win over A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — Brian Tallet yielded two hits over seven strong innings, Lyle Overbay homered and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided their first three-game skid of the season with a 6-4 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Saturday.

Dodgers beat Giants 8-0 on 4-hitter by Stults, Pierre 3 RBIs and 3 hits in Manny’s place

LOS ANGELES — Eric Stults pitched a four-hitter for his second career shutout and the Los Angeles Dodgers earned their first win since Manny Ramirez was suspended, beating the San Francisco Giants 8-0 on Saturday.

Braves beat Phillies 6-2 behind strong pitching from Vazquez, homers by Escobar and McCann

PHILADELPHIA — Javier Vazquez pitched neatly into the eighth inning, Yunel Escobar and Brian McCann hit two-run homers and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday.

Cubs 3B Aramis Ramirez placed on 15-day disabled list after dislocating left shoulder

MILWAUKEE — The injury-riddled Chicago Cubs placed third baseman Aramis Ramirez on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with a dislocated left shoulder and said first baseman Derrek Lee will have tests done on Monday on his neck.

Mariners put Carlos Silva on DL with shoulder inflammation, activated Morrow

MINNEAPOLIS — The Seattle Mariners placed struggling starter Carlos Silva on the 15-day disabled list Saturday with right shoulder inflammation.

Yankees add veteran pitcher Tomko to shaky bullpen; he had 0.64 ERA in Triple-A

BALTIMORE — The New York Yankees purchased the contract of right-hander Brett Tomko from Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre before Saturday’s game at Baltimore.

Owner Tom Hicks’ living on borrowed dime casts doubt over Rangers, Stars through loan default

DALLAS — Tom Hicks owns the Texas Rangers and the Dallas Stars because he’s been a pro at turning borrowed money into handsome profits.

Reyes keys 5-run fourth inning with 2-run single, Maine sharp for 6 as Mets win sixth straight

NEW YORK — Jose Reyes capped a five-run fourth with a two-run single, John Maine allowed three hits in six effective innings and the New York Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-1 Saturday for their sixth straight win.

Mets catcher Ramon Castro leaves game against Pittsburgh with tight quad

NEW YORK — Mets catcher Ramon Castro left Saturday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates because of a tight right quadriceps.

A’s promote Adam Kennedy, insert infielder in lineup against Blue Jays; recall RHP Jeff Gray

OAKLAND, Calif. — Infielder Adam Kennedy has been added to the Oakland Athletics’ roster one day after being acquired him from Tampa Bay.

Mets manager Jerry Manuel suspended 1 game for making contact with umpire during argument

NEW YORK — Mets manager Jerry Manuel was suspended one game and fined for making contact with an umpire during an argument in a game on Thursday night.

Giants beat Dodgers 3-1 for Zito’s first win, NL West leaders now 0-2 without Manny

LOS ANGELES — Barry Zito outpitched Chad Billingsley to record his first win of the season on his sixth attempt, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night.

San Diego State RHP Stephen Strasburg throws no-hitter in 5-0 win over Air Force

SAN DIEGO — San Diego State right-hander Stephen Strasburg, the possible No. 1 overall draft pick next month, threw a no-hitter in a 5-0 victory over Air Force on Friday night.

Kendrick hits inside-the-park homer, lifting Angels to 4-1 win over Royals

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Howie Kendrick’s two-run, inside-the-park homer Friday night helped the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 victory and put a stop to the Kansas City Royals’ six-game win streak.

Nolasco leads Florida past Colorado, ends club-record drought by Marlins starters

DENVER — Ricky Nolasco settled down after a shaky beginning to earn the first win by a Florida starter in more than three weeks, leading the Marlins to an 8-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night.

Sweeney’s homer, bullpen help lift Athletics past Blue Jays 5-3

OAKLAND, Calif. — Ryan Sweeney hit a two-run homer and four Oakland relievers combined two wrap up the Athletics’ 5-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night.

Flores, Guzman, Dunn help Nationals spoil Hinch’s debut in Arizona 5-4

PHOENIX — Arizona manager A.J. Hinch wants the Diamondbacks to start believing in themselves. It’s an attitude the lowly Washington Nationals seem to already have acquired.

Red Sox score 5 runs in another big 6th inning on homers by Bay, Drew to beat Rays 7-3

BOSTON — Jason Bay and J.D. Drew homered in Boston’s second straight big sixth inning and the Red Sox stopped the Tampa Bay Rays’ longest winning streak of the year with a 7-3 win Friday night.

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