Sabathia strong in return from DL, Yankees beat Red Sox 4-3  —  BOSTON (AP) — CC Sabathia thought about retiring after a knee injury put the 37-year-old left-hander out of commission earlier this month.  —  He didn't, and his return to the New York Yankees' rotation was perfect timing for a team fighting to stay in the AL East race.

Cardinals close out series against Pirates in Williamsport, Pa.  —  WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Now for something different.  —  There's still a good, old-fashioned story line to the finale of the four-game series between the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis Cardinals, teams trying to chase …

Aguilar's go-ahead HR in 9th lifts Brewers over Rockies 6-3  —  DENVER (AP) — Pinch-hitter Jesus Aguilar connected for a go-ahead home run with two outs in the ninth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Colorado Rockies 6-3 Saturday night for their fifth win in six games.

Booing of former Cub Miguel Montero bothers Kyle Hendricks  —  Cubs pitcher Jake Arrieta discusses the departure of catcher Miguel Montero.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  You don't have to be a big star to get a warm welcome upon your return to Wrigley Field.

Mets explode for seven runs in sixth inning to beat Marlins, 8-1  —  The Mets youngsters are getting their shots, and they delivered in a big way Saturday night.  —  Behind six sparkling innings from former super prospect Rafael Montero and a seven-run sixth inning, the Mets topped the Marlins …

Blue Jays Interested In Extending Marco Estrada  —  Blue Jays right-hander Marco Estrada is scheduled to become a free agent in the offseason, but a trip to the open market isn't a certainty.  A member of the Toronto organization informed FanRag's Robert Murray that there's mutual interest …

Los Angeles Dodgers activate newcomer Curtis Granderson  —  Newly acquired outfielder Curtis Granderson was activated by the Los Angeles Dodgers and was in the starting lineup for Saturday afternoon's game against the Detroit Tigers.  —  It was among a flurry of moves by the Dodgers …

MLB umpires wear wristbands to protest ‘abusive’ treatment  —  Major League Baseball umpires are wearing white wristbands during games Saturday, protesting “abusive player behavior” after Detroit second baseman Ian Kinsler was fined but not suspended for his recent verbal tirade against ump Angel Hernandez.

Dodgers Claim Jordan Jankowski From Astros  —  The Dodgers have claimed right-hander Jordan Jankowski off waivers from the Astros, per an announcement from Los Angeles.  The hurler had been in limbo since the Astros designated him for assignment this past Monday.  —  [Updated Dodgers Depth Chart]

Daily fantasy baseball cheat sheet for Sunday  —  While the allure of taking down a GPP is tempting, sometimes it's best to take what the deck gives, and today we're dealt a bunch of good pitching in favorable spots.  This may push you even more towards a low-priced contrarian option …

Mariners Place Danny Espinosa On Release Waivers  —  The Mariners have placed infielder Danny Espinosa on release waivers, according to a team announcement.  Espinosa lasted less than a month with the Mariners, who signed him July 23.  They recalled utilityman Taylor Motter from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.

Jordan Matthews takes individual drills at the start of Sunday's Bills practice … The Buffalo Bills' injury list is growing, but one player on it appears to be making progress.  —  Wide receiver Jordan Matthews, who was hurt in his first practice with the team a week ago after being acquired …

Clayton Kershaw to throw three-inning, 45-pitch simulated game Monday  —  Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Clayton Kershaw will throw a three-inning, 45-pitch simulated game in Pittsburgh on Monday.  —  The ace left-hander is continuing his rehab from a back issue that has sidelined him since July 23.