Yankees' Chad Green likely out remainder of season, but no surgery for now  —  BALTIMORE — Chad Green didn't get the worst possible news Saturday, but the pitcher's rookie season still appears to be over.  —  Green was diagnosed with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament and a strained flexor tendon …

Notes keep Tigers radio announcer Dan Dickerson pitch-perfect  —  Announcer jots starters' tendencies on index cards to prepare for the ‘quiz’ that is a baseball game on radio  —  Dan Dickerson prepares for everything the starting pitchers might throw at him on a radio broadcast.

Dodgers Ace Kershaw Set to Return Friday in Miami  —  LOS ANGELES — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is scheduled to pitch Friday at Miami after spending more than two months on the disabled list with a herniated disk.  —  Manager Dave Roberts says Kershaw won't have a specific pitch count …

Padres Release Alexei Ramirez  —  The Padres have released shortstop Alexei Ramirez, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com (Twitter link).  Cassavell reported Saturday that the Padres were unlikely to pick up their end of Ramirez's $4MM mutual option for 2017 during the offseason.

Arcia Helps Brewers Beat Sliding Pirates 7-4  —  PITTSBURGH — Struggling rookie Jose Arcia had three hits, including a tiebreaking single in Milwaukee's four-run eighth inning, and the Brewers beat Pittsburgh 7-4 on Saturday night to extend the Pirates' losing streak to five games.

Gsellman, Mets top Nats 3-1 to move within game of wild card … NEW YORK — A sign above the doorway at one end of the Mets' clubhouse reads: Do Your Thing.  —  Sage advice for the defending NL champs down the stretch — no matter who is on the mound.  —  Curtis Granderson …

Buxton Homers, Stays Hot in Return; Twins Top White Sox 11-3  —  MINNEAPOLIS — There's still plenty of time for Byron Buxton to master the majors.  —  His most recent stint with Minnesota has sure started strong.  —  Miguel Sano and Trevor Plouffe each homered during an eight-run third inning …

Gausman Helps O's Notch 3rd Straight Shutout of Yanks, 2-0  —  BALTIMORE — Kevin Gausman outpitched CC Sabathia for the second time in seven days, Adam Jones homered and the Baltimore Orioles got their third straight shutout against the New York Yankees, 2-0 on Saturday night.

Rays Rally to Beat Blue Jays, Estrada 7-5  —  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Matt Duffy's three-run double highlighted a five-run sixth inning and the last-place Tampa Bay Rays beat the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays for the second straight game, 7-5 on Saturday night.

Yankees could deal for Marlins' Jose Fernandez this offseason — here's how  —  So Brian Cashman has assembled a collection of position-player talent, age 25-and-under, that seems to compare with the Cubs of a couple of years ago, likely making for a bright future in the Bronx.

Reds Pull Away, Send Sloppy Cardinals to 3rd Straight Loss  —  CINCINNATI — Zack Cozart hit a pair of doubles during run-scoring innings that included St. Louis misplays, and the Cincinnati Reds sent the Cardinals to their third straight loss, 9-1 Saturday.  —  The Cardinals have lost seven of 11.

The Packers will have a long-snapper after all; Brett Goode to re-sign  —  GREEN BAY, Wis. — The Green Bay Packers won't be without a long-snapper for long.  —  They plan to re-sign veteran Brett Goode on Sunday, according to a source.  —  The Packers did not keep a long-snapper …

Rangers Get 7th Straight Win, 12-4 Over Astros  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Adrian Beltre and Nomar Mazara each homered, Derek Holland pitched his third straight quality start since coming off the disabled list and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 12-4 on Saturday for their seventh straight victory.