Alex Sanabia : I didn't know spitter was against rules  —  Alex Sanabia was caught on camera spitting on the ball earlier this week against Philadelphia.  —  CHICAGO (AP) — Miami Marlins pitcher Alex Sanabia says he didn't know it was illegal to spit on the ball, the way he did Monday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Joey Votto's bid for history  —  There's this guy on the Reds named Joey Votto.  Maybe you've heard of him.  He's pretty good.  —  That's a rather blatant understatement.  He's led the league in OBP three times in a row.  He's led the league in walks each of the last two years while hitting over .300.

Joe Mauer only Twin with hit off Tigers' Anibal Sanchez  —  DETROIT — Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night.

Dodgers' bosses get points for patience  —  The experts said Don Mattingly would be fired, but Mark Walter and Stan Kasten show restraint.  Don't forget, it's still early and the Dodgers aren't out of it.  —  Dodgers manager Don Mattingly watches from the dugout during the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Weaver moving forward after BP session  —  KANSAS CITY — Right-hander Jered Weaver had another positive day on Friday as he puts the finishing touches on his rehabilitation work before rejoining the Angels' rotation.  —  Weaver threw a light bullpen session at Kauffman Stadium …

Rockies shut out Giants as Michael Cuddyer returns with a bang  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Players don't go on rehab assignments as much as they are exiled.  It's not exactly Tom Hanks curling up with a volleyball in “Castaway,” but it can be a lonely existence.  —  Extended spring is the Sibera …

Marco Estrada lifts Brewers, still perfect vs. Pirates  —  MILWAUKEE — Marco Estrada gave up one run over seven innings and Alex Gonzalez had a two-run double, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.  —  Estrada (4-2) retired …

Braves-Mets Suspended, Game to Resume Saturday  —  NEW YORK — Evan Gattis had a two-run, pinch-hit single in the top of the eighth, then the Mets rallied to tie it in a downpour in the bottom half before the Atlanta Braves and New York were suspended by rain with the score 5-5 Friday night.

Votto, Hanigan HRs Lead Reds Over Cubs 7-4  —  CINCINNATI — Joey Votto extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a homer, and Ryan Hanigan and Brandon Phillips also homered on Friday night, powering the Cincinnati Reds to their fourth straight win, 7-4 over the Chicago Cubs.

Royals staffer revives fan, 14, after collapse  —  A pediatric nurse said Friday she was in the right place at the right time to revive a 14-year-old girl who collapsed while dancing in the upper deck during a Kansas City Royals game.  —  Sam Sapenaro, 26, was working her second job as a member …

D-Backs Score 5 in the 7th to Beat Padres 5-2  —  PHOENIX — Brandon McCarthy pitched seven effective innings for his second straight win and Paul Goldschmidt hit a two-run double to cap Arizona's five-run seventh inning, lifting the Diamondbacks to a 5-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.