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.

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

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 …

Braves Win, Strasburg Succumbs to 104-Degree Heat  —  ATLANTA (AP) — Mike Minor won for just the second time in 12 starts and the Atlanta Braves overcame 104-degree heat to beat Stephen Strasburg and the Washington Nationals 7-5 on Saturday.  —  Strasburg (9-3) left after just three innings because of weather-related issues.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

Dodgers Grab Seager For $2.35 Million  —  The Dodgers have agreed to terms with first-round pick Corey Seager.  He'll receive a $2.35 million bonus in a deal expected to be finalized today.  —  Seager was one of the best high school bats available in this year's draft.

Final Score: Mets 9 Dodgers 0  —  The New York Mets (42-36) defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers (43-35) by the score of 9-0 tonight at Dodger Stadium.  —  The Least You Should Know: … For a complete box score and game recap, check out SNY In-Game Live.  —  Meredith Perri: I love watching R.A. Dickey pitch.