Phillies keep Cardinals quiet, push tie game into extra innings  —  PHILADELPHIA  • With the exception of one swing in the second inning, the Cardinals have not been able to do much offensively, sometimes despite themselves.  —  That has allowed the Phillies to hang in long enough to have the advantage.

Phillies Designate Jeanmar Gomez, Michael Saunders  —  The Phillies made a rather dramatic roster move today, announcing that righty Jeanmar Gomez and outfielder Michael Saunders have been designated for assignment in one fell swoop.  Lefty Hoby Milner and outfielder Cameron Perkins have had their contracts purchased.

How high can Dodgers rookie Cody Bellinger fly?  We're about to find out  —  Cody Bellinger secured his spot in home run history with two more mighty swings Monday night.  Now, the question is how high the Los Angeles Dodgers' 22-year-old slugger can fly.  —  Bellinger equaled Yankee …

Drew Butera's triple — triple! — keys Royals' victory over Red Sox  —  Whit Merrifield fist-pumped the Royals' dugout in delight.  Red Sox reliever Blaine Boyer clenched his fist in anger.  —  The key battle in the Royals-Red Sox series opener went to Merrifield, who bounced a single through …

Freddie Freeman could play third base when he returns from disabled list  —  Freddie Freeman is currently recovering from a fractured left wrist suffered in a mid-May game against the Blue Jays.  His timetable for recovery was at least eight weeks, putting him at an All-Star break return if everything goes well.