Phillies Snap 6-Game Skid, Defeat Nationals 5-3  —  WASHINGTON — Odubel Herrera had three hits and scored twice, Aaron Harang pitched six innings and the Philadelphia Phillies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

For some time after young A.J. Preller became the surprise GM hire of the cost-conscious, historically restrained San Diego Padres, many new co-workers didn't know what to make of him.  All day (and night) long, Preller would pace around all the offices, and all throughout Petco Park …

Pete Rose, baseball's Hit King, to join FOX, FS1 as baseball analyst  —  FOX Sports  —  Pete Rose plans to bring strong opinions to his new role as a FOX Sports and FOX Sports 1 baseball analyst.  —  Pete Rose watches “Inside the NBA,” the postgame show for NBA on TNT broadcasts.

Slugger homers for second straight night, stresses playing consistently for nine innings  —  4/17/15: Giancarlo Stanton homers for the second straight night, giving the Marlins an early 1-0 lead  —  NEW YORK — The past two nights Giancarlo Stanton provided the power early …

Ex-Ranger Josh Hamilton filed for divorce at time relapse went public, court records show  —  Josh Hamilton kisses his wife Katie after a press conference where he talked to the media about winning the American League MVP in Major League Baseball at the Ballpark in Arlington November 23, 2010.

Tigers tip White Sox on Iglesias walk-off single  —  DETROIT — Jose Iglesias singled in pinch runner Andrew Romine in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday to give the Detroit Tigers a 2-1 victory over the White Sox at Comerica Park.  —  Romine was running for Nick Castellanos …

Clayton Kershaw Gets 1st Win as Dodgers Beat Rockies 7-3  —  LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw got his first victory despite giving up two home runs and Adrian Gonzalez hit a pair of RBI doubles as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 on Friday night.

Donaldson's Homer in 10th Lifts Blue Jays Over Braves 6-5  —  TORONTO — Josh Donaldson hit his third home run in two days, a leadoff shot in the 10th inning that lifted the Toronto Blue Jays over the Atlanta Braves 6-5 Saturday.  —  Donaldson's drive into the second deck of the left-field stands was his third hit of the afternoon.

Jimenez ejected  —  BOSTON—Ubaldo Jimenez was ejected from the Orioles-Red Sox game in the fourth inning after hitting Pablo Sandoval in the right shoulder with a pitch.  —  Jimenez and catcher Caleb Joseph were both mystified by the immediate ejection by home plate umpire Jordan Baker …

Gallardo, Rangers Relievers Shut Down Mariners in 3-1 Win  —  SEATTLE — Yovani Gallardo pitched six scoreless innings, Robinson Chirinos homered and the Texas Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1 Friday night.  —  Gallardo (2-1) got three double plays to help stop Mariners rallies, and walked two and struck out three.