Washington Nationals use 11-run inning to rout Colorado Rockies  —  DENVER — The Washington Nationals erupted for a record 11 runs in the seventh inning Thursday and crushed the Colorado Rockies 16-5 with another stunning offensive display.  —  While winning the final three games of a four-game series …

Diamondbacks RHP Jake Barrett not guaranteed a spot … Right-hander Jake Barrett might have been the club's best reliever last season, but Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo didn't say Barrett was assured of roster spot when he's ready to return from the shoulder problems that set him back during spring training.

Tigers send minor league pitcher Drew Smith to Rays to complete trade  —  Chris Nelsen, Special to the Detroit Free Press  —  Mahtook has been platooning in the outfield in his first season with the Tigers  —  The Player To Be Named Later has been named.

Davis Webb pick could define Jerry Reese's Giants legacy  —  MORE FROM: … It is said the true measure of a draft isn't known for at least three years.  By then, those drafted either will have proven to be productive or wasted picks.  —  If the Giants get their wish, Davis Webb won't even play for at least three years.

Atlanta Braves break out in win vs. New York Mets to snap six-game losing streak  —  NEW YORK — A cathartic early-season offensive outburst by the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night sent the New York Mets another loss closer toward crisis mode.  —  Tyler Flowers tied a career high with four RBIs …

Pirates Place David Freese On DL  —  The Pirates have announced that they've placed corner infielder David Freese on the 10-day disabled list retroactive to Wednesday.  To take his place on the active roster, they'll select the contract of outfielder Danny Ortiz.  —  Freese has been out since Monday due to hamstring soreness.

Rebuilding to First  —  The Chicago White Sox won their fifth game in a row Friday night, a 7-3, late inning win against the Tigers.  With a 12-9 record on the season, they lead the Indians by 1/2 game.  The White Sox traded away two great players over the winter, Chris Sale and Adam Eaton …

Mets say tests on Yoenis Cespedes' hamstring reveal no serious damage  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Mets think Yoenis Cespedes' strained hamstring is not as bad as it initially looked.  Sandy Alderson said Saturday that tests done on the left hamstring showed no serious damage and they are hopeful …

Manaea felt ‘little sharp pain’, but status of shoulder not immediately known  —  ANAHEIM — Sean Manaea is hopeful his left shoulder injury isn't serious, but the A's likely won't have a full read on the starter's condition for a couple days.  —  As of Wednesday night …

Series preview: Cardinals vs. Reds  —  Cardinals pitcher Mike Leake throws in the 1st inning on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Busch Stadium in St. Louis, Mo. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com  —  CARDINALS VS. REDS  —  SCOUTING REPORT

Blue Jays to part ways with Saltalamacchia, recall Maile  —  The Toronto Blue Jays are parting ways with catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and recalling Luke Maile from triple-A to serve as the backup to Russell Martin, industry sources told Sportsnet.  —  Right-hander Casey Lawrence …