AJ Ellis 3-run HR in 9th leads LA over Astros 6-3  —  LOS ANGELES—A.J. Ellis hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Saturday night.  —  The Dodgers' 11th victory in 15 games improved the best record in the majors …

Angels win as Pujols HR streak up to 3 games  —  SEATTLE (AP) - Albert Pujols hit a home run in his third straight game and pinch hitter Alberto Callaspo came through with a grand slam in the sixth inning to give the Los Angeles Angels a 5-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Saturday.

Final Score: Mets 9 Padres 0  —  The Mets (26-21) defeated the Padres (17-31) by the score of 9-0 at Citi Field today.  —  For a full recap and box score, check out SNY.TV.  —  The Least You Should Know:  — Johan Santana started for the Mets and was brilliant, allowing four hits …

Phillies blank Cardinals 4-0 behind Kendrick  —  ST. LOUIS—Kyle Kendrick threw a seven-hitter for his first career shutout, winning his first game of the season and putting the Philadelphia Phillies on the verge of their first four-game sweep in St. Louis in 26 years with a 4-0 victory on Saturday night.

Chien-Ming Wang replaces Ross Detwiler in the Nationals' rotation  —  (Kevin C. Cox - GETTY IMAGES) Chien-Ming Wang will replace Ross Detwiler in the Nationals' rotation, Manager Davey Johnson said, a decision Johnson based on Wang's track record and Detwiler being better suited to pitch in relief.

McDonald's HR helps D-backs beat Greinke, Brewers  —  PHOENIX—John McDonald hit a three-homer and Milwaukee's Zack Greinke had his worst outing of the season in the Arizona Diamondbacks' 8-5 victory over the Brewers on Saturday night.  —  Greinke (5-2), who had allowed one run total …

Bobby Valentine lashes out at Rays' ‘immature and out of control’ coaching staff  —  After Rays' manager Joe Maddon strongly criticized the Red Sox following Friday night's ninth-inning dust-up between both squads, posting a Tweet message in which he called out Bobby Valentine and his staff for being …

Reds hit 3 homers in 10-3 win over Rockies  —  CINCINNATI—Chris Heisey gave Cincinnati the lead with his first home run of the season, and four relievers made it stand up as the Reds overcame a poor start by Mike Leake for a 10-3 win over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.

Hamilton's 20th HR lifts Rangers past Jays in 13  —  ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue jays.  —  Toronto had taken a 7-5 lead in the top half, but Elvis Andrus doubled …

Francisco Liriano Moves Back Into Twins Rotation  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ready or not, Francisco Liriano is jumping back into the Minnesota Twins' beleaguered starting rotation.  —  Desperate for some stability in his starting five, manager Ron Gardenhire announced on Saturday that Liriano …

Konerko, Viciedo Lead White Sox Past Indians, 14-7  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Dayan Viciedo homered in his third straight game, Paul Konerko had four hits, and the Chicago White Sox pounded Derek Lowe and the short-handed Cleveland Indians 14-7 Saturday for their eighth win in nine games.

Espinosa, Harper HRs lift Nats pats Braves, 8-4  —  ATLANTA—Bryce Harper homered and Danny Espinosa added a three-run shot to help Washington strengthen its hold on first place in the NL East by beating the reeling Atlanta Braves 8-4 on Saturday.  —  Stephen Strasburg (5-1) was not sharp but still won.