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 …

McGwire, McCarver, Martin to enter Cardinals' Hall of Fame  —  Mark McGwire takes a curtain call after hitting his 62nd home run at Busch Stadium in the game against the Cubs on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998.  Photo by Odell Mitchell Jr. |  Post-Dispatch  —  Tim McCarver (15) is mitted at home plate …

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.

Angels Place C.J. Cron On DL  —  The Angels have placed first baseman C.J. Cron on the disabled list with a foot injury, Pedro Moura of the Los Angeles Times tweets.  Lefty starter Tyler Skaggs also appears likely to head to the DL with oblique trouble.  Both players left yesterday's game …

Epstein feeling the love of two cities in return to Boston  —  BOSTON (AP) — Theo Epstein hadn't returned to his old office since he left in 2012, and he'd been itching to come back.  —  Boston, after all, will always be his home.  —  Or at least one of them.  —  “I'm definitely still a Bostonian.

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.

Aaron Judge Leads the Renewed Bronx Bombers Past the Orioles  —  It was a day at Yankee Stadium when anything seemed possible.  —  On Saturday, less than 48 hours after returning from a two-game sweep of the Red Sox in Boston, the Yankees took their second consecutive win over the Baltimore Orioles …

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 …

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 …

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.