How Mets, Yankees could prey on Giancarlo Stanton's injury  —  Marlins slugger Giancarlo Stanton swings during a game on June 25, when he broke his hand.  —  Giancarlo Stanton's injury is bad for the Marlins, but arguably worse for Major League Baseball.  —  Stanton suffered …

Pirates Designate Jose Tabata For Assignment  —  The Pirates have designated Jose Tabata for assignment, according to Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (on Twitter).  —  The outfielder once looked like a future cornerstone player but he has fallen off in recent seasons.

Johan Santana suspends comeback bid  —  48m - MLB JOHAN SANTANA BALTIMORE ORIOLES TORONTO BLUE JAYS NEW YORK METS MINNESOTA TWINS + more

Teixeira's Double Helps Yankees Over Astros 9-6  —  HOUSTON — Brian McCann hit a grand slam and Chris Young homered to give New York an early lead, and Mark Teixeira had a tiebreaking two-run double in the eighth after the Yankees squandered that cushion in a 9-6 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.

Bob Costas tells Daily News he owes Pedro Strop an apology and will meet with the Cubs' reliever on Sunday  —  Bob Costas is one of the most respected voices in baseball.  —  But even the legends strike out on occasion.  —  The veteran broadcaster admitted to the Daily News that he made a mistake …

Mets game against Reds suspended after six innings due to rain, to resume Sunday at 1:10 p.m.  —  Other than the rain that was falling at Citi Field, this had the look of a typical Matt Harvey start: Another fine performance by the pitcher, no run support, no Met victory.

Hunter Homers Twice as Twins Beat Brewers 5-2  —  MILWAUKEE — Torii Hunter homered twice and doubled, Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 Saturday.  —  Kyle Gibson (5-6) allowed two runs and six hits in 6 2-3 innings.

Gallardo Gets Win as Rangers Beat Jays 4-0  —  TORONTO — Yovani Gallardo extended his scoreless streak to a career-high 23 innings by pitching three-hit ball into the ninth Saturday, and the Texas Rangers snapped a season-worst six-game skid with a 4-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.

We're Seeing More Strikeouts, But It Takes Many More Pitches To Get Them  —  Last Saturday, Max Scherzer threw a no-hitter that was one regrettable pitch from being a perfect game.  In the start before that, Scherzer racked up 16 strikeouts on his way to one of the best pitching performances of all time …

Cole Hamels ‘open-minded’ to all potential trade destinations  —  Last month, there was a report that said he would not waive his no-trade clause to go to Toronto.  —  This week, there was a report that said he would block a trade to Houston.  —  “I hear it,” Cole Hamels said Friday.

Nick Markakis' record errorless streak ends at 398 games  —  Braves right fielder Nick Markakis saw his record errorless streak come to an end this afternoon against the Nationals when he bobbled a ball off the bat of Denard Span in the first inning.  The error allowed Span to reach second base.

Koehler Helps Marlins Beat Kershaw, Dodgers 3-2  —  MIAMI — Tom Koehler pitched seven innings, and Miami beat Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 on Saturday in the Marlins' first game since Giancarlo Stanton was sidelined by a hand injury.  —  Christian Yelich tied a career high …