MLB players who could be put on waivers  —  Joe Blanton was traded to the Dodgers after Los Angeles claimed him on waivers.  Blanton will join outfielder Shane Victorino, who was sent from the Phillies to Los Angeles on Tuesday.  —  During this time of the season, when players …

Halladay, Kratz Lead Phils Over Diamondbacks 3-0  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Roy Halladay gave up three hits over seven innings and Erik Kratz homered and drove in a pair, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 3-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night.

Kershaw, Dodgers Beat Cubs 3-1 With Kemp's HR  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw pitched three-hit ball over seven innings, Matt Kemp homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 on Saturday night to keep Chris Volstad winless in his last 21 starts.

Reds win 5th straight in heated contest with Pirates  —  Scott Rolen tripled and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Cincinnati Reds won their fifth straight game, 5-4 over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.  —  The Reds have won 15 of 16 and opened a 5 1 / 2-game lead over Pittsburgh in the NL Central.

Chen throws seven scoreless innings, Orioles beat Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Wei-Yin Chen allowed five hits in seven innings, Chris Davis had two RBIs, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Saturday.  —  Chen (10-6) struck out four and walked one, improving to 4-1 in his past six road starts.

Astros snap 4-game skid with win vs. Braves  —  ATLANTA — Justin Maxwell had a career-high four hits, including two homers, rookie Lucas Harrell won his first career start at Turner Field, and the Houston Astros snapped a four-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.

Giants, Nady agree to minor league contract  —  DENVER — The Giants and 11-year veteran Xavier Nady have agreed to a minor league contract, club officials confirmed.  —  Nady, 33, is taking batting practice with Triple-A Fresno on Saturday and could be on the Grizzlies' active roster as soon as Sunday …

Costly throwing error by A's gives Jays extra innings win  —  Costly throwing error by A's gives Jays extra innings win  —  David Cooper hit a tying homer in the ninth inning and Edwin Encarnacion scored on catcher George Kottaras' throwing error in the 11th, lifting the Toronto Blue Jays over the Oakland Athletics 3-1 Saturday.

Felix Hernandez blanks Yankees again as Mariners win 1-0  —  NEW YORK - Felix Hernandez dominated the Yankees in their own ballpark again, pitching his third shutout of the season to lead the Seattle Mariners to a 1-0 win on a sunny, sticky Saturday afternoon.

Friedrich's season ends with back injury  —  DENVER — Rockies rookie left-handed pitcher Christian Friedrich said Friday he will miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture on the right side of his lower spine.  —  Friedrich (5-8, 6.17 ERA in 84 2/3 innings) becomes …

Phillies' Ruiz sidelined with foot injury  —  Injury could keep All-Star catcher out for majority of season  —  PHILADELPHIA — Just another blow for the Phillies in a season full of misfortune.  —  They announced Saturday morning Carlos Ruiz, who is the team's MVP if the season ended today …

Bonifacio likely done for year with thumb injury  —  Similar ailment had already cost second baseman two months this season  —  WASHINGTON — The Marlins won the game, and lost the glue to their team in the process.  —  Tempering an otherwise joyous Game 2 on Friday night is the likelihood …