Martinez: Nine innings, no runs, no shutout  —  Carlos Martinez, in quest of his first shutout and complete game of his big-league career Saturday night, allowed just two hits and no runs in nine innings against the San Francisco Giants.  But he got neither the shutout nor the complete game although …

Mike Clevinger masterful as Cleveland Indians blank Houston Astros  —  HOUSTON — Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona spoke to expectations and how they don't change regarding personnel, whether stars or stop-gaps.  —  Still, what right-hander Mike Clevinger delivered Saturday was unexpected and enticing.

Braves Acquire Matt Adams  —  The Braves have acquired first baseman Matt Adams and cash considerations from the Cardinals for minor league infielder Juan Yepez, according to an announcement from Atlanta.  In a corresponding move, the Braves have designated catcher Anthony Recker for assignment.

As Yoenis Cespedes nears return, Curtis Granderson appears to be Mets' odd man out in outfield  —  Yoenis Cespedes is nearing a return, and that means Terry Collins will be forced to make a decision.  —  But thanks to Curtis Granderson's prolonged slump, that decision doesn't appear to be a difficult one.

Rays aim for series sweep against Yankees (May 21, 2017)  —  TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays will continue to look for big things from their bats as they aim for a three-game sweep of the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon at Tropicana Field.  —  The Rays (23-22) hit three home runs …

The Padres are hitting rock bottom, and that's a good thing  —  Jered Weaver is removed from a game May 19 at Petco Park against Arizona in the first inning, when he was charged with seven runs.  (Alex Gallardo / Associated Press)  —  I wandered into the team store at Petco Park the other day …

Reds rally to beat Rockies 12-8, break 7-game slide (May 20, 2017)  —  CINCINNATI (AP) The Reds pulled off their biggest comeback in a year to finally end their pesky losing streak.  —  Scott Schebler's homer completed Cincinnati's comeback from a five-run deficit on Saturday …

AL Notes: Red Sox, Athletics, White Sox, Tigers  —  Speaking with Evan Drellich of CSNNE.com on Saturday, Athletics third baseman Trevor Plouffe confirmed that the Red Sox had interest in signing him as a free agent during the offseason.  In the end, Plouffe chose to ink a deal with Oakland …

Brewers option Paolo Espino to Triple-A, recall RHP Tyler Cravy  —  Just one day after Paolo Espino made his major-league debut, the Milwaukee Brewers optioned him to Triple-A Colorado Springs.  —  More Brewers coverage  —  Espino, a 30-year-old who had been pitching in the minor leagues since 2007 …

Next Slide  —  Alex Avila is forcing Brad Ausmus' hand.  —  Ausmus would rather not play Avila every day.  With so many miles on his 30-year-old legs, a number of lingering injuries in the past and 119 games remaining, Ausmus would rather not risk overuse of the Detroit Tigers' veteran backup catcher.

White Sox lead Mariners 10-0 behind Avisail Garcia's 6 RBIs  —  Photos from the White Sox-Mariners game on Saturday, May 20, 2017, in Seattle.  —  Avisail Garcia totaled two home runs, a double and a career-high six RBIs in the first four innings to help the White Sox to a 10- lead …

Sunday's game  —  Diamondbacks at Padres  —  Where: Petco Park, San Diego.  —  Pitchers: Diamondbacks RHP Zack Godley (1-0, 1.93) vs. Padres LHP Clayton Richard (2-5, 4.86).  —  TV/Radio: FSAZ/KMVP-FM (98.7), KHOV-FM (105.1).  —  Godley threw well again on Monday night against the Mets, giving up just one run in 6 2/3 innings.

Dodgers Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda hospitalized  —  LOS ANGELES - Dodgers Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda has been hospitalized for several days.  —  Details of Lasorda's illness are being kept private, but a number of Lasorda's former players have been among those in contact with Lasorda …

Cardinals notes: Cardinals miss out on Cuban outfielder  —  With most of the big spenders benched by past largesse and a rare chance to pursue young, elite talent, the Cardinals made their bid for Cuban teen Luis Robert early last week.  —  They had a few days to realize it wasn't good enough.