Pirates talk with Yankees about trading for RHP Eovaldi  —  WASHINGTON — As they look to recast their starting rotation, the Pirates have talked with the New York Yankees about a possible trade for right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, a source told the Tribune-Review.

Leon, Rodriguez Lift Red Sox Over Yanks for 6th Straight Win  —  NEW YORK — The big-name Boston Red Sox got a lift from their unheralded Venezuelan battery to win their season-high sixth straight game.  —  Sandy Leon homered and drove in four runs, Eduardo Rodriguez again dominated the Yankees …

Braves To Look For 2017 Starting Catcher On Trade Market  —  Even before a recent injury to Tyler Flowers, the Braves wanted to acquire a catcher this month who could serve as their primary starter in 2017, MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports.  That means they will likely ask the Brewers about Jonathan Lucroy …

Darvish Returns With 9 Ks, but Hammel, Cubs Down Rangers 3-1  —  CHICAGO — Yu Darvish returned from the disabled list to strike out nine but was inefficient and wild at times, and Anthony Rizzo's two-run double helped lead the Chicago Cubs past the Texas Rangers 3-1 on Saturday.

AL West Notes: Bregman, Healy, Valencia, Rodriguez, Rangers  —  The Astros' reported deal with Yulieski Gurriel adds another notable option to the mix in the left side of the infield, but that doesn't mean top prospect Alex Bregman is on the trade block.  Far from it, in fact, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network (on Twitter).

Mets in market for another righthanded arm in bullpen  —  PHILADELPHIA — It wouldn't be until nearly a month following the nonwaiver trade deadline last summer that the Mets made an overlooked move that left a lasting impact.  —  That's when the Mets sent a pair of minor-league arms …

A's Beat Blue Jays 8-7 With Help of Instant Replay  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:42 A.M. E.D.T.  —  OAKLAND, Calif. — Josh Reddick scored the tiebreaking run in the seventh inning on a play that was overturned by replay, and the Oakland Athletics held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-7 Friday night.

Myers Hits 20th Homer as Padres Beat Bumgarner, Giants 4-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 2:27 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres opened the second half by beating their nemesis, the San Francisco Giants, who happen to have baseball's best record.

Taylor Falls Single Shy of Cycle, Dodgers Beat D-Backs 13-7  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  PHOENIX — Chris Taylor, in his third start since coming up from the minors, drove in six runs and fell a single shy of the cycle and Bud Norris finally beat Arizona …

Walker, Lagares Lead Mets to 5-3 Win Over Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Neil Walker hit a three-run home run and Juan Lagares also went deep to lead the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night.  —  Asdrubal Cabrera had three hits for the Mets …

Suzuki Does His Piece in Marlins' 7-6 Win Over Cardinals  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 12:03 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ST. LOUIS — Ichiro Suzuki had a pinch-single for his 2,991st career hit and scored to tie it in the eighth inning and Miguel Rojas drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth …

Santiago Blanks Former Team Again, Angels Beat White Sox 7-0  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSJULY 16, 2016, 1:09 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Hector Santiago threw seven innings of five-hit ball against his former team, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Friday night.