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.

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

Strasburg Succumbs to 104-Degree Heat in Loss  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Steven Strasburg was dizzy, pale and had almost nothing to say in the oppressive heat.  —  Nationals manager Davey Johnson knew his dehydrated ace would not make another pitch after the third inning.

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.

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 …

Latos throws two-hitter as Reds defeat Giants  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Giants nemesis Mat Latos pitched a two-hitter to win his career-best seventh straight decision, beating San Francisco for the second time in as many outings this season to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-1 victory Saturday.

Desmond Jennings leads Tampa Bay Rays past Detroit Tigers 4-2  —  ST. PETERSBURG — The Rays began the day with a brief meeting, sparked by Carlos Peña and B.J. Upton, an attempt to get them out of their midseason slump.  —  They entered Friday having lost four straight and had fallen …

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 …

Cook tosses 2-hitter, Boston hits 4 HRs in 5-0 win  —  SEATTLE—Aaron Cook threw a two-hitter in the finest performance of his career, Will Middlebrooks, Cody Ross and Daniel Nava all hit solo homers in the fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Seattle Mariners 5-0 on Friday night.