Volquez throws one-hitter as Padres beat Astros  —  SAN DIEGO — Edinson Volquez threw a one-hitter — an infield single in the fourth inning — for the first complete game and shutout of his career as the San Diego Padres beat the Houston Astros 1-0 on Thursday night.

Griffin shuts down Yankees as A's win 4-3  —  OAKLAND, Calif.—A.J. Griffin glanced into the visiting dugout and saw Derek Jeter, Alex Rodriguez and Mark Teixeira among others.  Oakland's rookie right-hander felt some nerves all right.  —  Then, Yoenis Cespedes hit a two-run homer …

Quintana Gets Another No-Decision, White Sox Lose  —  BOSTON (AP) — Eight-inning starts are becoming routine for rookie Jose Quintana.  —  So are no-decisions.  —  The Chicago White Sox left-hander watched another gem get spoiled Thursday night when closer Addison Reed surrendered a walk-off …

Astros, Blue Jays Complete Ten-Player Trade  —  The Astros and Blue Jays have completed a ten-player trade, the teams announced.  The Astros obtain seven players from Toronto: right-hander Francisco Cordero, outfielder Ben Francisco, minor leaguers Joe Musgrove, Asher Wojciechowski …

Cubs Acquire Justin Germano; DFA Asencio  —  The Cubs have acquired Justin Germano from the Red Sox in exchange for cash considerations, according to a team press release.  The veteran right-hander was designated for assignment by Boston earlier this week to make room for Jacoby Ellsbury's return from the disabled list.

Hernandez, Montero lead Mariners past Royals, 6-1  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Felix Hernandez won his fourth straight decision, Jesus Montero homered and drove in four runs as the Seattle Mariners defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-1 Thursday.  —  Hernandez (8-5) is 4- with a 1.37 ERA …

Cubs Sign Juan Carlos Paniagua For $1.5 Million  —  Dominican righthander Juan Carlos Paniagua has parlayed a suspension into a bigger bonus for a second time, signing today with the Cubs for $1.5 million.  —  Like any international signing, Paniagua will still require a background investigation …

Yankees' Gardner to undergo elbow surgery next week  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — New York Yankees left fielder Brett Gardner is scheduled for arthroscopic surgery on his troublesome right elbow next week, likely ending his season.  —  The Yankees said Thursday night Gardner would have inflamed tissue removed …

Nats ponder pitching move as date draws near to shut down Strasburg  —  It might surprise you to read the Washington Nationals - National League leaders in team ERA and starters' ERA - would be in the market for a starting pitcher, but there is the matter of Stephen Strasburg.

Tim Hudson carries Braves to 3-2 win over Giants  —  ATLANTA — With the sleep-deprived Atlanta Braves needing a win in the worst way Thursday in their noon game against San Francisco, they felt fortunate to have Tim Hudson pitching.  He's been their closest thing to a Giant killer in recent years, and came through again.