Source: Astros' Lee may veto deal to Dodgers  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a bat to help their anemic offense, and Houston Astros first baseman Carlos Lee doesn't think he wants to be that guy.  —  Lee told MLB.com that he has been informed by Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow that the Dodgers made an offer for him.

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

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 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.

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 …

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.

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.