Brian Goodwin leaves Game 1 of Sunday doubleheader with groin tightness  —  Dusty Baker took a deep breath and shook his head after sharing the news that Brian Goodwin left Game 1 of the doubleheader Sunday with tightness in his groin.  He had not indicated the trouble was serious …

Michael Conforto is developing into the Mets' 24-year-old leader  —  PHILADELPHIA — There wasn't time for much talk Wednesday night.  Jay Bruce was tying up loose ends and trying to move on to his new team.  Before he went, however, he texted Michael Conforto to tell him he expects big things of the Mets young outfielder.

Corbin leads D-backs over Cubs 6-2 as NL Central tightens  —  PHOENIX (AP) — Patrick Corbin pitched 6 2/3 scoreless innings, David Peralta hit an inside-the-park home run and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Cubs 6-2 on Saturday night, cutting Chicago's NL Central lead over St. Louis to a percentage point.

Astros look to end skid vs. Rangers  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — To the starting pitchers for Sunday's series finale between the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros, one thing has been a problem of late.  —  It has not been mechanics, unlucky pitch selection or misplays in the field.

Steven Matz finally has a positive outing, but Mets lose to Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA — Steven Matz still hasn't won a start since June 28, but on Saturday night, he showed signs of emerging from a personal tailspin.  —  In the Mets' 3-1 loss to the Phillies, Matz allowed two runs in 5 2⁄3 innings …

Brewers win 6-5 on wild pitch in 10th to snap losing streak  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Sogard scampered home with the winning run on a wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning and the Milwaukee Brewers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday night.

Angels jump on Mariners' bullpen for another comeback win  —  SEATTLE-The best you could say about Saturday night was that it was a beautiful pregame ceremony for Edgar Martinez.  —  For the second straight night, the Seattle Mariners blew a late-game lead.  For the third straight night, the Mariners lost.

The Toronto Blue Jays are officially unofficially out of the race  —  The Toronto blue Jays have crossed that dreaded threshold teams never want to cross: ten games out of first place.  Entering play today the Blue Jays are 11 games out of first place.  They obviously did not make any additions …

Upton's HR caps comeback for Tigers in 12-11 win over Twins  —  DETROIT (AP) — Justin Upton hit a two-run homer off Matt Belisle in the ninth inning, giving Detroit a 12-11 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night after the Tigers wasted a five-run lead and then overcame a five-run deficit.

Giancarlo Stanton continues torrid stretch as Marlins edge Rockies  —  MIAMI (AP) — Giancarlo Stanton continued his power surge with his 41st homer and drove in three runs in the Miami Marlins' 4-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Saturday night.  —  Stanton went 3 for 4 with two runs scored …

Tim Beckham's 4 hits highlight night as Orioles pound A's  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Tim Beckham prefers not to discuss how well he's going at the plate since departing Tampa Bay to join the Baltimore Orioles.  —  Manager Buck Showalter refuses to jinx it, either.  —  “We're not going to talk about him,” Showalter said.

Seager's hit rallies Dodgers over Padres 6-3  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Dodgers have become so accustomed to winning this season, they are almost stunned when they do not rally to pull out a game.  —  But after losing the series opener to the San Diego Padres, the Dodgers …

Trade for Jay Bruce shows Indians ownership is still stepping up  —  Indians ownership continues to foot the bill for the front office's aggressiveness in a time of potential contention.  Considering the history and perception of that group, that is something that hasn't - and shouldn't - go unnoticed.

Jose Abreu hits 2 homers, but White Sox fall 5-4 to Melky Cabrera, Royals  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria on Melky Cabrera's go-ahead home run in the eighth inning of the 5-4 loss to the Royals on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2017.  (Paul Skrbina/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

What we learned: Mike Glennon sharp with sense of urgency as Bears begin last leg of training camp  —  Photos of Bears quarterback Mike Glennon.  —  The Bears are back at Olivet Nazarene University for the last time this summer, finishing training camp with three practices here beginning Saturday.

Boston Red Sox: Andrew Benintendi homers twice in win over New York Yankees  —  NEW YORK — Andrew Benintendi continued his torrid month by hitting a pair of three-run homers as the Boston Red Sox recorded a 10-5 victory over the New York Yankees on Saturday.

Don Baylor honored as ferocious competitor, cherished friend  —  Former Orioles and Angels star Don Baylor was remembered for a huge heart and a ferocious competitive streak during a funeral service Saturday in his hometown of Austin, Texas.  Baylor died Monday, at 68, after a 14-year battle with multiple myeloma.