Yankees' Miguel Andujar takes the lead in the Rookie of the Year race with go-ahead home run to beat the Rangers  —  If they ever ask when it happened that Miguel Andujar jumped ahead of his teammate and the rest of the pack in the running for Rookie of the Year, I will point to Saturday afternoon.

David Price fans 10 to help Red Sox beat Orioles 5-0 in Game 1  —  BALTIMORE — David Price struck out 10 over six sparkling innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. hit two solo homers and the Boston Red Sox beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 Saturday in the opener of a split doubleheader.

Scooter Gennett explains why he would like to sign a long-term contract with the Cincinnati Reds  —  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  Before the start of this season, Scooter Gennett approached the Reds with interest in securing a long-term contract.

Photos: Barry Bonds through the years  —  San Francisco Giants legend Barry Bonds is set to have his jersey retired Saturday at AT&T Park.  —  The slugger joined the National League West team after starting his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1986 to 1992.  The Giants signed Bonds for a then-record $43.75 million.

Martinez trying to right Nationals' ship in time to make the playoffs  —  Time is running out for the Washington Nationals to deliver on the mission Dave Martinez was hired to achieve.  The Nationals have spent most of the season chasing the top spot in the National League East and are currently …

Anthony Rizzo remains in leadoff spot for Cubs vs. Nationals  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Anthony Rizzo's walk rate is down a bit this year (sorry for the complicated stat, Jayson Werth).  He's drawing bases on balls on 10.4 percent of plate appearances this season, down from 13.2 last year.

McMahon HR replacing ailing Arenado, Rockies top Dodgers 5-4  —  DENVER (AP) As he rounded first base, Ryan McMahon turned back toward his teammates in the dugout, hollered and emphatically clapped twice.  —  It was just the emotion shining through.  —  McMahon hit a two-run homer …

Shaky Felix Hernandez vows to return to Mariners' rotation soon  —  Felix Hernandez vowed Saturday that his first-ever stint in Seattle's bullpen won't last long.  —  “I'll be a starter before the end of the year,” Hernandez told The Associated Press.  “No question about it.”

Jose Altuve won't return during Astros' current homestand  —  Jose Altuve will not return from the disabled list during the Houston Astros' current homestand, meaning the reigning American League MVP will miss at least another four games.  —  Altuve is making progress in his recovery …

Last Slide  —  CINCINNATI - Looking to get lefty Robbie Ray back on track, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo is following the blueprint he used with lefty Patrick Corbin: He's matching up Ray with catcher Jeff Mathis.  —  After Corbin went through a rough stretch in June …

Detroit Tigers' Victor Martinez makes dream come true for Panamanian kid  —  Eric Rojas could not stop crying.  —  They were tears of happiness, his mother said, from the moment the 8-year-old met Victor Martinez, to minutes after, watching Martinez taking batting practice before Saturday's game against the Twins.

James Shields gets start Saturday against Indians' Trevor Bauer  —  Chicago Tribune  —  James Shields (4-13, 4.50 ERA) takes the mound Saturday against Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer (11-6, 2.25) on Jim Thome Day at Guaranteed Rate Field.  —  While the Sox celebrate Thome's induction …

There's no reason to change the playoffs format because the Yankees might be at a ‘disadvantage’  —  Take a seat before you read this.  —  Please.  We wouldn't want you to get hurt because you fell down laughing.  —  Here goes: Major League Baseball is proceeding with a playoff system that is just not fair to the New York Yankees.

Daniel Palka leads off 9th with homer, Chicago White Sox beat Cleveland Indians 1-0  —  The loss spoiled another great outing by Tribe rookie Shane Bieber, who allowed just three hits in 6.2 innings, while striking out eight.  —  CHICAGO (AP) - Daniel Palka led off the ninth inning with a home run …

White Sox draft pick Matt Klug keeps finding positives after tragic losses  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Life has been something of a whirlwind for Matt Klug since the White Sox drafted him in June.  —  The Brookwood High School (Snellville, Ga.) backup outfielder gained national acclaim …