Braves Swap Olivera For Kemp  —  THE DEAL  —  San Diego's summer selloff continued Saturday evening, with the Padres trading veteran outfielder Matt Kemp to the Braves along with cash considerations in exchange for former top prospect Hector Olivera.  —  The deal is largely a salary dump for the Padres.

Yanks Lose to Rays 6-3, Which Could Lead to More Exits  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The New York Yankees' second consecutive loss to Tampa Bay could push them to deal more veterans as the trade deadline pushes.  —  Drew Smyly struck out Alex Rodriguez three times en route to stopping …

Wade Davis To Undergo MRI On Right Arm  —  Royals closer Wade Davis is flying back to Kansas City to undergo an MRI on his right elbow, tweets Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports.  MLB.com's Jeffrey Flanagan tweets that the MRI is to examine Davis' forearm, though regardless of the specific portion …

Nationals acquire All-Star closer Mark Melancon from Pirates  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.  —  Washington sent reliever Felipe Rivero …

Athletics, Royals Swap Billy Burns, Brett Eibner  —  The Athletics and Royals have announced a swap of outfielders, with the fleet-footed Billy Burns headed to Kansas City in exchange for Brett Eibner.  Both were playing at the Triple-A level for their respective teams, but have been in the majors at points earlier in the year.

Orioles talking to Mariners about Wade Miley  —  The Baltimore Orioles are taking a hard look at Seattle Mariners lefty Wade Miley, sources said.  Baltimore has been seeking a starter, especially a left-handed one, for weeks, as it tries to hold on in the tough AL is afternoon with a loss at Toronto.

Yankees gauging interest in catcher Brian McCann  —  The New York Yankees have gauged trade interest in catcher Brian McCann, sources tell Today's Knuckleball, as they have excellent catching depth.  The Yankees have yet to commit to a strict buy-or-sell mentality, but have plenty …

Mets Place Jose Reyes On DL, Sign Justin Ruggiano  —  The Mets have placed infielder Jose Reyes on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left intercostal muscle and signed veteran outfielder Justin Ruggiano to a Major League deal, the team announced.  Ruggiano is in the lineup for tonight's game.

Pham Homers, Drives in 3 to Lead Cardinals Over Marlins  —  MIAMI — Tommy Pham homered and drove in three runs, leading the St. Louis Cardinals over the Miami Marlins 11-6 on Friday night.  —  Kolten Wong had three hits and drove in two runs and Jeremy Hazelbaker hit a two-run homer for St. Louis.

Chatwood, Gonzalez lead Rockies over Mets for 4th win in row … NEW YORK — Tyler Chatwood kept winning on the road, Carlos Gonzalez homered and drove in four runs and the Colorado Rockies defeated the New York Mets 6-1 Friday night for their fourth straight victory.