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.

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.

Bryce Harper returns as Nats split DH with Braves  —  WASHINGTON — Bryce Harper returned from an ankle injury to single and score as a pinch-hitter, and Roger Bernadina had a tiebreaking hit in the seventh inning as the Washington Nationals earned a split of the day-night doubleheader with a 5-2 victory Saturday night.

Blue Jays ride Villanueva to 7-3 win over Boston  —  BOSTON—Edwin Encarnacion tied the game with a two-run homer in the sixth, then J.P. Arencibia gave Toronto the lead with a seventh-inning solo shot and the Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Saturday night.

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 …

Ludwick, Phillips HRs lead Reds over Brewers 6-2  —  CINCINNATI—Ryan Ludwick and Brandon Phillips each hit two-run homers Saturday night, powering Cincinnati to a 6-2 victory over the fading Milwaukee Brewers that extended the Reds' surge without Joey Votto.

Cain and Gordon lead Royals to win over Twins  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Lorenzo Cain drove in three runs and Alex Gordon had three hits and scored two runs as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3 on Saturday night.  —  Cain delivered run-producing singles in the first and fifth innings …

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 …

Parker Leads A's Past Yankees 2-1  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Inge and Yoenis Cespedes homered, Jarrod Parker shut down one of baseball's best lineups for eight innings and the Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 2-1 Saturday night for their fourth straight win.