Reds-Cubs Preview  —  While Jay Bruce will return to the Cincinnati Reds lineup, Scott Rolen might not be ready to do the same and Joey Votto certainly isn't.  —  A day after learning Votto will be out longer than expected, Cincinnati hopes Bruce begins getting back on track in the finale …

Braves Chase Santana Early in 9-3 Rout of Mets  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman had five RBIs in the first two innings and the Atlanta Braves battered Johan Santana in his return from the disabled list, routing the sluggish New York Mets 9-3 on Saturday night.

Price Pitches Rays to 4-2 Victory at Minnesota  —  MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — B.J. Upton hit two home runs, Matt Joyce also homered, and David Price earned his 15th victory as the Tampa Bay Rays stretched their winning streak to five by beating the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Saturday night.

Marquis pitches two-hitter for Padres  —  PITTSBURGH—Jason Marquis took a no-hitter into the seventh inning Saturday night before settling for a two-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Pirates 5-0 for their 11th straight win in Pittsburgh.  —  Travis Snider broke up the bid …

For Dan Duquette, a comeback victory  —  He had been out of the game for almost 10 years, and Dan Duquette didn't know whether he'd ever get back in.  He took over a team that hasn't finished over .500 since 1997 in a city that was once baseball-mad and had become mad at baseball.

Padres sign veteran Kotsay through 2013 season  —  SAN DIEGO — Impressed with his left-handed bat off the bench as well as his influence in a young clubhouse, the Padres have opted to sign outfielder Mark Kotsay to a one-year contract that will keep him in San Diego through the 2013 season.

Pomeranz Has Short Outing in Rockies' Loss to SF  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Drew Pomeranz went four innings in his third straight start and has yet to complete seven innings this season.  The rest of the Colorado starting rotation can share the blame, too.  —  Drew Pomeranz (1-7) …

Gordon hits 2 HRs as Royals beat Orioles 7-3  —  BALTIMORE—Alex Gordon hit two of Kansas City's four home runs, Luis Mendoza took a shutout into the seventh inning and the Royals beat the Baltimore Orioles 7-3 Saturday night after the start of the game was delayed by rain for more than three hours.

Remembering late Yankees player and announcer Phil Rizzuto for the kind-hearted man he was  —  Former shortstop and lovable broadcaster gave authors rides to Yankee Stadium from New Jersey - just because they were in the neighborhood.  —  Sunday marks the 5th anniversary of the passing …

Yankees finalizing deal for 2-time All Star Lowe  —  TORONTO — The Yankees are in the process of finalizing a deal to acquire Derek Lowe to serve as a stopgap for their pitching staff while CC Sabathia is on the disabled list with left elbow inflammation.  —  The deal was confirmed via text message by Scott Boras, Lowe's agent.

A's Rally Past White Sox  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Jonny Gomes homered to tie the game, and Brandon Inge hit a go-ahead single as the Oakland Athletics scored twice in the eighth inning and beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7 on Saturday night.  —  Oakland had a five-run third and led 5-2 …