Rizzo hits first homer with Cubs in win over Astros  —  CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo hit his first homer with the Cubs, a two-run go-ahead shot in the fifth inning, and Chicago beat the Houston Astros 3-2 Saturday for its fourth win in five games.  —  Matt Garza (4-6) struggled but got the victory by working 5 1-3 innings.

Phils and Orioles in talks involving Thome  —  MIAMI - According to a baseball source, the Phillies are in serious talks with the Baltimore Orioles about a potential trade involving Jim Thome.  —  The Orioles are in the market for a designated hitter and the Phillies are willing to deal Thome to a club where he could fill that role.

Porcello Throws 7 Shutout Innings, Tigers Top Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Rick Porcello allowed four hits in seven shutout innings, Austin Jackson hit a three-run homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-2 on Saturday night.  —  Porcello (6-5) struck out four in winning for the third time in four starts.

Lawrie and Escobar homers help Jays wallop Angels  —  Brett Lawrie hit a three-run homer and Yunel Escobar added a two-run shot as the Toronto Blue Jays broke out early to beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-2 on Saturday.  —  Lind hits first two homers since call-up as Jays down Angels

Alvarez's grand slam boosts Pirates past Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — Pedro Alvarez hit a grand slam in the first inning off suddenly scuffling 10-game winner Lance Lynn and Andrew McCutchen had two hits before leaving with a sore left wrist, helping the Pittsburgh Pirates beat …

Grandal, Amarista each homer twice, Padres beat Rockies  —  DENVER — Yasmani Grandal and Alexi Amarista each homered twice, leading Edinson Volquez and the San Diego Padres over the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Saturday night.  —  Grandal, called up from Triple-A before the game …

Braves Win, Strasburg Succumbs to 106-Degree Heat  —  ATLANTA (AP) — On Atlanta's hottest day on record, Mike Minor did enough to cool off Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals.  —  “He did, under tough conditions,” Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said.  “I think we took a step forward with him today.

Hamilton, Perez power Rangers over A's for fifth straight win  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Josh Hamilton hit a three-run homer to cap a big fifth inning, Martin Perez won his first career start and the Texas Rangers extended their winning streak to five games, beating the Oakland Athletics 7-2 on Saturday night.

Kuroda strikes out 11, Yankees beat White Sox 4-0  —  NEW YORK—Hiroki Kuroda tied a career high by striking out 11 and the New York Yankees backed him with three home runs, beating the White Sox 4-0 on Saturday and ending Chicago's four-game winning streak.

Diamond, Plouffe lead Twins in twinbill opener  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Twins take doubleheader opener behind Scott Diamond, Trevor Plouffe  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Diamond pitched eight solid innings, Trevor Plouffe homered …

Mets' Santana Shuts Down Dodgers in 5-0 Win  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Johan Santana scattered three hits over eight innings, Ike Davis hit a three-run homer, and the New York Mets handed the Los Angeles Dodgers their season-worst seventh straight loss with a 5-0 victory Saturday.