Cueto Snaps Winless Skid and Helps Giants Beat Mets 8-1  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 20, 2016, 1:39 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Johnny Cueto pitched seven effective innings and ended his six-start winless streak, and the San Francisco Giants broke away late from the New York Mets 8-1 Friday night.

Votto, Lorenzen Power Reds to 9-2 Win Over Dodgers  —  CINCINNATI — Joey Votto hit a three-run homer, relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen also hit a three-run shot, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Los Angeles 9-2 Friday night to snap a nine-game losing streak against the Dodgers.

Naquin Hits Game-Ending Inside-The-Park HR, Indians Top Jays  —  CLEVELAND — Tyler Naquin hit a game-ending inside-the-park homer, sprinting around the bases to cap a two-run rally in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians stunned the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.

Grichuk, Cardinals Beat Phils in 11th for 5th Straight Win  —  PHILADELPHIA — There is a power bug going through the St. Louis Cardinals' lineup right now.  —  Randal Grichuk homered early, then hit an RBI double in the 11th inning that sent St. Louis over the Philadelphia Phillies 4-3 Friday night for their fifth straight win.

Andino, Marlins Hold Off Pirates in 9th Inning  —  PITTSBURGH — Robert Andino hit a tiebreaking single in the top of the ninth inning, then the Miami Marlins got Andrew McCutchen to ground into a game-ending double play with the bases loaded to hold off the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-5 Friday night in a matchup of NL wild-card contenders.

Ortiz, Porcello lead Red Sox to 10-2 rout of Tigers  —  LINEUP: RED SOX (67-53) AT TIGERS (64-57)  —  If there were such a thing as a Jonathan Papelbon Watch, it's on hold for now.  On Tuesday, a source said Papelbon expected to find a new team within 24 hours.  Three days later, no deal is imminent.

Yankees' 4 Homers Back Tanaka in 7-0 Win Over Angels  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 20, 2016, 1:21 A.M. E.D.T.  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Yankees hit four solo home runs and Masahiro Tanaka allowed five hits in 7 2/3 innings as New York continued its mastery over the sinking Los Angeles Angels with a 7-0 victory Friday night.

Mariners Win 7th Straight at Home With 7-6 Win Over Brewers  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 20, 2016, 1:45 A.M. E.D.T.  —  SEATTLE — Kyle Seager got Seattle started with a solo home run, and Robinson Cano added a two-run shot, and the Mariners continued their surge at home with a 7-6 victory …

Beltre Homers Twice in Rangers' 6-2 Win Over Rays  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adrian Beltre led off consecutive innings with home runs and Cole Hamels didn't give up a hit until the sixth in the Texas Rangers' 6-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.

Mariners Activate Steve Cishek, Option Dae-Ho Lee  —  The Mariners announced a series of roster moves today, including the activation of reliever Steve Cishek from the 15-day DL.  Fellow right-hander Joe Wieland was optioned to create active roster space.  —  Seattle also made a swap …

Rockies Rally for 2 in 11th vs Chapman, Edge Cubs on Error  —  By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSAUG. 20, 2016, 3:03 A.M. E.D.T.  —  DENVER — Ryan Raburn hit an RBI double and continued home when the Cubs threw away the relay, capping a two-run rally in the 11th inning against Aroldis Chapman and sending …

Brewers Designate Ramon Flores, Activate Domingo Santana  —  The Brewers have designated outfielder Ramon Flores for assignment, per a team announcement.  He'll be replaced on the active roster by fellow outfielder Domingo Santana, who is finally ready to return from the DL.