Orioles Acquire Alejandro De Aza  —  The Orioles have announced that they've acquired left-handed outfielder Alejandro De Aza from the White Sox for minor league pitchers Miguel Chalas and Mark Blackmar.  Orioles executive Dan Duquette says (via MASNsports.com's Roch Kubatko on Twitter) …

Sale, Ryan each win as White Sox, Tigers split doubleheader  —  CHICAGO — Kyle Ryan's successful major league debut was a potentially costly victory for the Detroit Tigers.  —  Ryan pitched six scoreless innings, and the Tigers salvaged a split of Saturday's day-night doubleheader against the Chicago White Sox with an 8-4 victory.

Blue Jays turn to Happ in series finale against Yankees  —  The Sports Network  —  Brandon McCarthy tries to bounce back from his worst start as a member of the New York Yankees today when they play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Strasburg Pitches Nats to 3-1 Win Over Mariners  —  SEATTLE — Stephen Strasburg pitched into the eighth inning and Jayson Werth hit his second home run in two nights to lead the Washington Nationals past the Seattle Mariners 3-1 on Saturday.  —  Strasburg (11-10) went 7 2-3 innings and struck out eight …

First base becoming new hot corner for Pirates  —  First base is fast becoming a home for wayward careers among high-profile players in the Pirates' system.  —  Pedro Alvarez is the most glaring example.  When the Pirates drafted him with the second overall pick in 2008 …

Angels Use 8 Pitchers to Beat A's 2-0, Extend Lead  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels used eight pitchers — a franchise record for a nine-inning game — in a 2-0 victory over Oakland on Saturday night that increased their AL West lead over the Athletics to four games.

Watch Highlights  —  AT&T Park, San Francisco, California  —  R  —  H  —  SF  —  Recap  —  Box Score  —  Play-By-Play  —  Photos  —  Conversation  —  Giants' Jake Peavy loses no-hitter in 8th, settles for win over Brewers  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Jake Peavy took a no-hitter …

Howard, Byrd lead Phillies to 7-2 win over Mets  —  NEW YORK — Marlon Byrd enjoyed his birthday so much that he wants to celebrate it again.  —  Byrd homered against his former team on the day he turned 37, Ryan Howard drove in three runs and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 7-2 Saturday night.

Red Sox making the most of a down year  —  GM Cherington's roster overhaul has included additions of Cespedes and Craig  —  ST. PETERSBURG — With the bases loaded and two outs in the second inning, diminutive 21-year-old rookie Mookie Betts sent a Chris Archer fastball screaming to the left-field seats, and it was over.

Cubs following plan to be careful with Soler  —  ST. LOUIS — Jorge Soler did not start the first game of the Cubs' doubleheader against the Cardinals, part of the team's plan to be careful with the outfielder, who was bothered earlier this season by leg injuries.

Astros Claim Sam Deduno From Twins  —  The Astros have claimed pitcher Sam Deduno from the Twins, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports (Twitter links).  The Twins had placed Deduno on non-revocable waivers, so his contract now belongs to the Astros.  —  Deduno is already 31 and has gotten middling results …

Mattingly doesn't want to rush teen phenom Urias  —  SAN DIEGO — Don Mattingly said it's not his call, but he said it would be “unfair” to call up 18-year-old left-handed starter Julio Urias from Class A Advanced Rancho Cucamonga to be a situational left-handed reliever for a Dodgers stretch run.