Giants rookie Ryder Jones uses video game to prep for Mets' Jacob deGrom  —  San Francisco Giants infielder Ryder Jones was excited to be making his major league debut against a “big name,” so he prepped for New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom by getting in a few practice at-bats — on PlayStation.

5-run 8th is latest Detroit Tigers' bullpen blowup  —  SAN DIEGO - Shane Greene gave up a home run for the second time in his last three appearances.  —  Greene allowed a leadoff walk, then surrendered a two-run, pinch-hit home run to Hector Sanchez in the eighth inning on Saturday night.

Gerrit Cole, Pittsburgh Pirates defeat struggling St. Louis Cardinals  —  ST. LOUIS — While the St. Louis Cardinals reached a low they haven't plummeted in a decade, the Pittsburgh Pirates secured a series victory and a winning road trip.  —  Jordy Mercer and Josh Harrison each homered …

Lamb, Diamondbacks rally past Phillies 9-2  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Chris Herrmann's quick reflexes behind the plate and his bat came up big for the Arizona Diamondbacks.  —  The catcher delivered the game's key play, lunging to his right to grab a wide throw from third baseman Jake Lamb …

Kershaw in rare form as Dodgers blank Rockies  —  LOS ANGELES-Dave Roberts could see this coming last Tuesday, the day after Clayton Kershaw gave up four homers in a game for the first time in his career during a shoddy 61/3-inning, six-run, six-hit effort against the New York Mets.

Brewers Claim Stephen Vogt  —  The Brewers have claimed catcher Stephen Vogt off waivers from the Athletics, reports Jerry Crasnick of ESPN (on Twitter).  Milwaukee was the only team to put in a claim for Vogt, tweets Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle.  —  [RELATED: Updated Brewers Depth Chart]

Chicago White Sox pitcher Carlos Rodon rejoins team, close to return  —  Chicago White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon has rejoined the team and appears ready to make his first start of the season this week after being sidelined due to left biceps bursitis.  —  Manager Rick Renteria …

Lester goes 7 innings to help Cubs beat Marlins 5-3  —  MIAMI (AP) — When Jon Lester gave up a three-run homer in the first inning Saturday, he drew upon a long-ago lesson from former teammates Curt Schilling and Josh Beckett: Start the start over.  —  Lester retired the next 13 in a row …

Worth the wait: Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitches Rangers past Yankees  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Austin Bibens-Dirkx pitched seven dazzling innings in his first shot at the New York Yankees after 12 seasons in the minors, and Carlos Gomez homered for the Texas Rangers in their 8-1 victory Saturday.

Astros switch starters after Peacock's baby arrives (Jun 25, 2017)  —  SEATTLE — There was plenty of baby talk at the ballpark.  —  Only this centered around Houston pitcher Brad Peacock.  —  Peacock was scheduled to start the series finale Sunday against the Seattle Mariners.

Cincinnati Reds Homer Bailey slaughtered by Washington Nationals  —  Tim Boyle/FanSided via Call to the Pen  —  Cincinnati Reds pitcher Homer Bailey made his 2017 debut Saturday against the Washington Nationals.  Bailey couldn't have drawn a tougher opponent and the Nationals made sure to remind him of this.

Jason Vargas wins MLB-high 11th as Royals top Blue Jays  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Jason Vargas earned his major league-leading 11th victory, pitching seven efficient innings to lead the surging Kansas City Royals over the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 Saturday.  —  The Royals won for the 11th …

Mets Promote Tim Tebow to a Higher Class A League  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Before the Mets' game against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, General Manager Sandy Alderson convened reporters outside the visitors' clubhouse at AT&T Park to make an announcement.  —  With a chuckle and a cough …