Phillies and Cole Hamels ‘moving in the right direction’  —  The Phillies and star lefthander Cole Hamels are said to be “moving in the right direction” in mega-contract talks, those familiar with the talks told CBSSports.com.  —  The Phillies' willingness to go to six years, first reported by CBSSports.com, was a key development.

White Sox acquire Brett Myers from Houston  —  According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, the White Sox have acquired RHP Brett Myers from the Astros.  —  Myers is 0-4 with a 3.52 ERA in 35 games for the Houston Astros this season.  He has given up 12 earned runs in 30.2 innings pitched, while walking six and striking out 20.

Dodgers switch target to Matt Garza  —  COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — The Chicago Cubs may end up getting the prospects they wanted for Ryan Dempster by trading a different pitcher.  —  Multiple sources confirmed on Saturday the Los Angeles Dodgers have shifted their focus to obtaining Cubs starter Matt Garza …

Bryce Harper leaves early as Ben Sheets shuts down Nats … WASHINGTON — Ben Sheets pitched six shutout innings, Brian McCann and Chipper Jones homered and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-0 on Saturday in the opening game of a day-night doubleheader.

Cleveland Indians RHP Roberto Hernandez receives U.S. visa; will serve three-week suspension  —  CLEVELAND, Ohio — Roberto Hernandez is back  —  The pitcher formerly known as Fausto Carmona is scheduled to arrive in Cleveland on Saturday night after receiving his visa from the U.S. Consulate in the Dominican Republic on Thursday.

As Trade Deadline nears, Wren evaluates options  —  WASHINGTON — There is no doubt the Braves would like to add Brewers ace Zack Greinke or another top-flight starting pitcher before the July 31 Trade Deadline.  But as this next week unfolds, general manager Frank Wren will also continue …

Johan Santana to the DL with ankle injury  —  The Mets have placed Johan Santana on the disabled list with an ankle injury.  —  Jeremy Hefner has been recalled from Triple-A Buffalo and will take Santana's place on the active roster.  —  Santana injured his ankle in a start against the Cubs …

Uribe, Capuano Lead Dodgers to 8-5 Win Over Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Uribe broke out of a long slump with a homer and four RBIs, Chris Capuano pitched seven solid innings against his former team and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the staggering New York Mets 8-5 on Saturday.

Nick vows fast return from injury  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Nick Swisher said he doesn't believe in the disabled list, but he is not likely to play tonight against the Athletics and there is a question when the right fielder will return for the Yankees.  —  Swisher left Friday night's 3-2 loss …

Rangers Batter Santana, Even Series With Angels  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Napoli homered twice against his former team, Yu Darvish struck out 11 over seven strong innings, and the Texas Rangers battered struggling Angels starter Ervin Santana for a 9-2 victory over Los Angeles on Saturday.