Arizona Diamondbacks at Atlanta Braves … ATLANTA - Reliever Archie Bradley saw Zack Greinke's impressive performance on Saturday - and, by and large, his season as a whole - as a lesson for aspiring pitchers.  He also sees it as a lesson for himself.  —  “I'm taking note right now,” Bradley said.

LEADING OFF: Cards move on from Matheny, skidding Braves  —  A look at what's happening around the majors today:  —  ST. LOUIS STUNNER  —  The Cardinals will play their first game under interim manager Mike Shildt after firing Mike Matheny late Saturday night.

From the hospital to the mound, new father Reynaldo Lopez stays in control  —  Fatherhood seems to agree with Reynaldo Lopez.  —  The White Sox right-hander threw 7 2/3 solid innings Saturday afternoon, the second part of a personal doubleheader that included being at his wife's side …

Rockies' Gray hopes to make himself at home vs. Mariners  —  DENVER — After being optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque and making two starts there, Jon Gray will return to the Colorado Rockies' rotation on Saturday and face the Seattle Mariners.  —  Gray (7-7, 5.77 ERA) will be opposed …

Slow start by All-Star Nola as Phillies lose to Marlins 2-0  —  MIAMI (AP) - All-Star Aaron Nola gave up two runs in the first inning and the punchless Philadelphia Phillies never recovered, losing Saturday to the Miami Marlins 2-0.  —  The NL East-leading Phillies have scored only 24 runs in their past nine games.

Indians, Yankees conclude competitive season series  —  CLEVELAND — The New York Yankees and Cleveland Indians will play for the seventh and final time in the regular season Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field.  —  It is a season series that has been dominated by the Yankees …

A's rally on Canha's pinch-hit home run to beat Giants 4-3  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) Pinch-hitter Mark Canha hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Oakland Athletics continued their late-game success, rallying to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Saturday night.

Yankees unwilling to trade these youngsters for Manny Machado  —  CLEVELAND — According to a person with knowledge of the Manny Machado trade situation, the Yankees aren't willing to part with any of their top 10 prospects to pry the All-Star shortstop away from Baltimore.

This is how a Star is born  —  MINNEAPOLIS — Blake Snell didn't know where he was headed at this time last year.  —  Having made a couple of unimpressive starts after rejoining the Rays following a six-week demotion to Triple A he earned with a brutal beginning to what was supposed …

Wheeler finally wins, Mets beat Washington 7-4  —  NEW YORK (AP) If this was indeed his final start as a member of the New York Mets, Zack Wheeler finally did something he hadn't done since May 20, 2017: win a game at Citi Field.  —  The subject of trade talk, Wheeler pitched into the eighth inning …

Marte, Polanco go back-to-back again as Pirates top Brewers  —  Gregory Polanco hit back-to-back home runs for the second time Saturday, and the  —  Pittsburgh Pirates won the second game of a doubleheader 6-2 over the  —  Milwaukee Brewers.  —  With the Pirates leading 3-0 in the eighth …

Nationals' Dave Martinez had a chat with Bryce Harper after slugger failed to run  —  NEW YORK — Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez met with star Bryce Harper on Saturday a day after the outfielder failed to run out a ground ball in the fifth inning of Washington's 4-2 loss to the New York Mets.

How Jose Ramirez went from too small to star to an artist at the plate  —  Heading into the All-Star break, there are four hitters in baseball with an OPS over 1.000.  All four are in the American League, and all four will be starting in the All-Star Game.  Mike Trout, you've heard of him.

So much for Nuke LaLoosh ... White Sox prospect Michael Kopech dazzles in Durham  —  Photos of the White Sox pitcher and the No. 10-ranked prospect by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  This was the night Nuke LaLoosh looked more like Roger Clemens.

Michael Fulmer on umpire Pat Hoberg: 'This is the worst I've seen, by far.  He won't get punished, I guarantee that.' Hoberg also missed pitches for Houston's Gerrit Cole  —  HOUSTON — Michael Fulmer, tell us what you really think.  —  After the Detroit Tigers' ace right-hander was lit …

Cubs manager Joe Maddon emphasizes ‘good old-fashioned baseball’ in meeting  —  Cubs manager Joe Maddon looks out from the dugout before a game against the Padres on Friday, July 13, 2018 in San Diego.  (Alex Gallardo/AP) Chicago Tribune  —  Heart and skill over numbers was the theme …

Dodgers, Kershaw go for series win vs. Angels  —  LOS ANGELES — An injury-marred first half for a pair of clubs will end Sunday after the Los Angeles Angels and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in the last of six interleague games between the clubs.  —  The Angels showed promise early, while the Dodges have been much improved of late.

Rangers, Orioles seek positive sign entering break  —  BALTIMORE — After splitting their opening two games, the last-place Texas Rangers and Baltimore Orioles look to enter the All-Star break on a high note entering their series finale Sunday at Camden Yards.

Chase Utley's retirement announcement prompts the question: Is he a Hall of Famer?  —  The eye test, taken by so many of us over the past 16 years, says Chase Utley belongs in the Hall of Fame.  —  But it isn't that cut and dried.  —  Utley's announcement Friday that he intends to retire …

ATHLETE OF THE YEAR: Jake Dahle enjoys the ride for Bear River hoops, baseball  —  Jake Dahle was sitting in the car as his family was driving from Tremonton to Nephi to visit his grandparents.  —  It was Christmas Break, but Dahle was pounding the keyboard on his computer trying to finish an assignment for a Utah State english class.

Lester faces Padres looking to keep Cubs in first  —  SAN DIEGO — The mythical first half of the season ends at Petco Park Sunday afternoon with the hottest pitcher in the National League facing the coldest team.  —  Left-hander Jon Lester will take the mound for the Chicago Cubs …