Mets 4  —  Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Adrian Gonzalez powers Dodgers with Zack Greinke back on mound  —  LOS ANGELES — Adrian Gonzalez had the kind of game that has enabled him to drive in 100 …

Nationals wishing good health for Fister  —  WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Doug Fister announced after Friday's 10 -3 loss to the Giants that he had skin cancer removed from his neck earlier in the week.  —  Fister also said the procedure had nothing to do with Friday's outing in which he allowed four runs in six innings.

Athletics Claim Yunel Escobar On Revocable Waivers  —  The Athletics have claimed shortstop Yunel Escobar from the Rays on revocable waivers, FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal tweets.  That means the two teams will have until Tuesday afternoon to agree upon a trade, if they're going to make one.

Nothing changing for Pete Rose and Hall  —  It has been 25 years, and just five months away from our fourth commissioner, but nothing has changed.  —  Nothing will change.  —  Pete Rose will not be in the Hall of Fame.  —  Not now.  Maybe never.  If it ever happens, he may not be alive to see it.

Pirates Claim Bobby LaFromboise, Designate Tommy Field  —  The Pirates have announced that they've claimed pitcher Bobby LaFromboise from the Padres.  San Diego designated the lefty for assignment last week.  To make space on their 40-man roster, the Pirates designated infielder Tommy Field for assignment.

Last Slide  —  There was an order to the middle-infield universe.  —  Thanks to a slew of injuries — Owings and Pennington both have missed significant time this year — that equation has changed.  The Diamondbacks have five middle infielders they like a lot and not enough spots on the field to play them.

Angels, A's close out set with battle for first place on TSN  —  The Sports Network  —  (SportsNetwork.com) - As if the American League West was not already contentious enough, the Oakland Athletics and the L.A. Angels find themselves locked in a first-place tie as they prepare to close …

Following long rain delay, Cubs topple Orioles 7-2  —  The summary  —  The Cubs emerged from a 3-hour, 9-minute rain delay to defeat the Orioles 7-2 Saturday at Wrigley Field.  With a strong effort from their bullpen, the Cubs have taken the first two games of this three-game series against the American League East leaders.

Cancer patient who inspired Rizzo visits Wrigley  —  CHICAGO — A month ago, Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo visited a cancer patient, Mike Kasallis, and promised the 22-year-old he would hit a home run for him.  Rizzo hit two blasts against the Padres on July 22, and he made sure to touch his lips and point to the sky as a signal.

Leake Leads Reds Over Braves 1-0  —  CINCINNATI — Mike Leake pitched into the seventh inning and boosted Cincinnati's struggling offense by hitting a double and scoring the only run as the Reds ended a seven-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Braves 1-0 Saturday night.

Eaton starts rehab assignment at Triple-A  —  NEW YORK — Adam Eaton will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday against Norfolk.  —  His rehab is not expected to be lengthy and Eaton could join the White Sox as early as the start of their next homestand on Tuesday.