Conforto homers, Matz strong as Mets beat D'backs 5-1  —  PHOENIX (AP) Michael Conforto homered and drove in four runs, Steven Matz pitched effectively into the seventh inning and the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 on Saturday night.  —  Conforto lined a three-run homer …

Russell and Heyward homer, Cubs rally past Cardinals 6-3  —  ST. LOUIS (AP) The Chicago Cubs got some key hits and effective pitching to get a big win.  —  Jason Heyward and Addison Russell homered, and Ian Happ had a tiebreaking RBI double in the seventh inning as the Cubs rallied to beat …

Charlie Culberson, Braves have been perfect match  —  Charlie Culberson was a tossed into a salary dump trade last December.  He was the smallest piece of a big-name exchange that the Braves and Dodgers orchestrated with finances in mind.  —  The Rome native has now given the Braves three wins via timely home runs.

Hernandez, Kemp homer again as Dodgers beat Giants 3-1  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) Enrique Hernandez has helped the Los Angeles Dodgers solve a problem they've had for years - Giants ace Madison Bumgarner.  —  Hernandez and Matt Kemp each homered for the second consecutive game …

Indians place P Carlos Carrasco on DL after he was struck by line drive  —  The Indians placed pitcher Carlos Carrasco on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, a day after he was removed from their game against Minnesota after being struck on the right elbow by a line drive in the second inning.

Is Luis Severino the most valuable Yankee?  —  NEW YORK — Luis Severino has been so strong for the New York Yankees this season that even he's going on record in recognizing his dominance.  Asked during a media scrum Saturday afternoon to share his thoughts on his 10-2 season to this point …

Braves send Luiz Gohara to Triple-A  —  After pitching just three times this month, the Braves optioned Luiz Gohara to Triple-A on Sunday.  —  Manager Brian Snitker acknowledged Saturday that the team was considering its avenues with their prized lefty.  Gohara's made one start since joining the club in early May.

Rodriguez, Red Sox try to salvage split vs. Mariners  —  Only in Boston can you win five straight starts and still face criticism.  —  But in Eduardo Rodriguez's case, there's a reason for it.  —  Rodriguez, a 25-year-old left-hander out of Venezuela, is 8-1 with a 3.64 ERA this season …

Eflin stops Milwaukee again, Phillies slow down Brewers 4-1  —  MILWAUKEE (AP) — Zach Eflin has made all the difference for the Philadelphia Phillies against the National League's top team.  —  Rhys Hoskins and Andrew Knapp hit home runs and Eflin beat the Milwaukee Brewers for the second time in a week …

Cards notebook: Leone ‘turns corner’ in recovery; Bowman returns  —  Cardinals reliever Dominic Leone, whose season has been in question because of nerve trouble in his right arm and biceps, met with a specialist this past week and received encouraging news.  Leone's nerve injury has started to show signs of rejuvenation and recovery.

Astros win 10th in row, Keuchel get HR help to beat KC 10-2  —  Houston is now a season-high 22 games over .500.  The Astros had an 11-game win streak last season that ended in Kansas City.  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo.  —  The Houston Astros won their 10th straight game, with Dallas Keuchel …

Jose Abreu gets day off in series finale against Tigers  —  White Sox manager Rick Renteria says first baseman and All-Star candidate Jose Abreu “deserves” a rest, especially during a hot afternoon game on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  (Phil Thompson/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Detroit Tigers paying Miguel Cabrera because of Mike Ilitch's sentiment  —  It was never about money.  Though it's easy to think about the money now, as Miguel Cabrera recovers from surgery that repaired a ruptured biceps tendon, as he misses the rest of the year because of that injury he suffered last week …

Rockies, Rangers look for elusive series win  —  Not much has gone right for Texas in the past week, but three things that the Rangers have been lacking aligned on Saturday to allow them to earn a 5-2 victory over Colorado that snapped a season-long seven-game losing streak.