Rays' Cobb sends Reds to rare 3-8 record  —  CINCINNATI — Alex Cobb went seven innings on Saturday, extending Tampa Bay's run of solid starting pitching, and James Loney homered for a 1-0 victory over the slumping Cincinnati Reds.  —  The Rays came into the interleague series with a 1-8 mark against Cincinnati.

Hardy hopes to be back in O's lineup tonight  —  BALTIMORE — Shortstop J.J. Hardy received an injection in his lower back during Thursday's off-day, and he was prescribed rest with the intent being that he'll be back in the Orioles' starting lineup tonight.

Uehara out vs. Yanks, may get shoulder test  —  NEW YORK — The Red Sox plan to hold off until they watch Koji Uehara long toss Sunday before deciding whether to send the 39-year-old closer back to Boston for additional testing on the stiffness he reported in the back of his right shoulder.

Red Sox's lowball offer might cost them Lester  —  This is looking more and more like left-hander Jon Lester's last season with the Boston Red Sox.  —  The Red Sox's most recent offer to Lester was far below market value — four years for between $70 million and $80 million, according to sources within the teamâs clubhouse.

Cardinals announce contract extension for Mozeliak  —  12th General Manager in Cardinals history extends contract with club through 2018 season  —  The St. Louis Cardinals announced today that Senior Vice President and General Manager John Mozeliak has agreed to a two-year contract extension with the team through the 2018 season.

Padres' Cashner one-hits Tigers in 6-0 win … Sports Xchange  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres have played 7,176 games since they were born through expansion in 1969.  Not once have they had a no-hitter.  In fact, they are the only team in the major leagues without a no-hitter.

Brewers win 7th straight; best start since '87  —  MILWAUKEE — Aramis Ramirez hit a two-run homer that backed Wily Peralta, and the Milwaukee Brewers extended their winning streak to seven with a 4-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night.  —  Francisco Liriano befuddled …

Angels fans touches Mets right fielder Curtis Granderson during play  —  After making a catch and with the ball still in his hands, Granderson turned around to see who had touched him.  Granderson and the man exchanged words before security escorted the fan out.

Qualifying offer system is a mess  —  Stephen Drew, Kendrys Morales are still unemployed.  Can the system be fixed?  —  It's the second week of April.  Anyone seen Stephen Drew or Kendrys Morales out there anywhere?  —  At the mall maybe?  Or the movies?  Or taking on odd jobs at the supermarket?

Speed thrills: Schafer chugs home for Braves  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Jordan Schafer races home from first on 10th-inning single  —  ATLANTA — Jordan Schafer scored from first base on Justin Upton's bloop single to right field …