Encarnacion Hits 3 HRs, 9 RBIs as Blue Jays Rout Tigers  —  TORONTO — Edwin Encarnacion hit three home runs and tied a Toronto record with nine RBIs as the high-scoring Blue Jays routed the Detroit Tigers 15-1 Saturday.  —  Encarnacion extended his hitting streak to 24 games …

Gregorius Shines as Yankees Find Power to Crush Braves  —  (The Sports Xchange) - Shortstop Didi Gregorius went a surprising 4-for-5 with a homer and a career-high six RBIs as the New York Yankees broke out for a 15-4 interleague rout of the Atlanta Braves to remain 1 1/2 games behind Toronto in the AL East.

Mets claim LHP Rzepczynski off waivers  —  The Mets claimed Padres LHP Marc Rzepczynski off revocable waivers and are working on a deal to acquire him, Ken Rosenthal reports (Aug. 29, 5:12 p.m.).  —  Rzepczynski, 30, has a 4.88 ERA in 60 appearances with the Padres and Indians this season.

Boston's three-run 10th ends Mets' win streak  —  Carlos Torres allowed three runs in the top of the 10th, including a go-ahead inside-the-park home run to Red Sox catcher Blake Swihart, as the New York Mets' seven-game win streak ended with a 6-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Friday at Citi Field.

Anthopoulos' trade for Donaldson could prove historic  —  JP Morosi  —  Blue Jays general manager Alex Anthopoulos should prepare to take a bow.  He's on the verge of becoming the first general manager in over 30 years to acquire the subsequent season's Most Valuable Player in an offseason or spring training trade.

Tomlinson Lines Game-Winning Single as Giants Beat Cardinals  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Rookie Kelby Tomlinson lined a bases-loaded single up the middle with one out in the ninth against previously unbeaten Kevin Siegrist, and the San Francisco Giants topped the Cardinals 5-4 on Friday night to snap St. Louis' five-game winning streak.

Wilmer Flores, cult hero, just wanted to be a Met  —  Wilmer Flores wanted to stay a Met.  He wanted it so bad he cried on the field when he thought he'd been traded.  One month later, he's thrilled to still be a part of the team — and fans adore him for it.  Mike Stobe/Getty Images

David Wright gets standing ovation in first at-bat … Mets  —  Mets vs. Red Sox

Kershaw Strikes Out 14 in Dodgers' 4-1 Win Over Cubs  —  LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw struck out a season high-tying 14 to win for the first time in three outings and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 Friday night in the series opener.

Jungmann, Santana Lead Brewers Over Reds  —  MILWAUKEE — Taylor Jungmann pitched six strong innings and fellow rookie Domingo Santana homered to lead the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-0 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.  —  Jungmann (8-5) limited the Reds to three hits and three walks while striking out five.

Hamels Strikes Out 10, Rangers Beat Orioles  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Cole Hamels delivered his best performance yet for the Texas Rangers, striking out 10 in eight innings Friday night during a 4-1 win over the Baltimore Orioles.  —  Star outfielder Adam Jones started for the Orioles …

Nunez Homers, Twins Take Opener Against Astros 3-0  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Eduardo Nunez homered and Kyle Gibson pitched 5 2-3 scoreless innings to help the Minnesota Twins to a 3-0 victory over the AL West-leading Houston Astros on Friday night.  —  Gibson (9-9) gave up four hits, struck out four and walked three.