Red Sox hit 3 HRs, erase 5-run deficit and top Orioles 19-12  —  BALTIMORE (AP) Down five runs in the third inning?  Hardly a challenge for the Boston Red Sox, who quickly wiped out the deficit with a display of patience and power.  —  Xander Bogaerts and Andrew Benintendi each hit three-run homers …

Giancarlo Stanton impacting NY Yankees' outfield while managing leg tightness  —  Yankees manager Aaron Boone talks about Neil Walker starting in right field on Saturday Pete Caldera, Staff Writer, @pcaldera  —  NEW YORK — For a club that once boasted an abundance of outfielders, Saturday's alignment was....well, unique.

Posey, McCutchen lead Giants past Pirates 13-10  —  SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The San Francisco Giants finally got their offense going, and they needed it to survive another shaky performance from their bullpen.  —  Buster Posey got four hits, Andrew McCutchen homered against his former team …

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 …

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.

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 …

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 …

SIMMONS SAYS: Sweet memories of Blue Jays' World Series teams  —  Welcoming back the Blue Jays' World Series teams of 1992 and 1993 is both a pleasure and a tease.  —  A giant contrast between what was with the Jays and what is.  —  The pleasure comes from just being around Roberto Alomar …

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 …

Kris Bryant starting to swing bat, ‘totally confident’ he will play again this season  —  Kris Bryant starting to take swings as part of recovery from sore shoulder: 'It's nice to be able to pick up a bat.' (Teddy Greenstein/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kris Bryant has a bum shoulder.

Explaining their decisions to the public should be second nature for umpires  —  Chicago Tribune  —  After greeting a pool reporter knocking on the door of the umpires room Friday afternoon at Wrigley Field, Bill Miller explained his call ruling Willson Contreras out for interference …

Nix pitches six strong innings in major league debut  —  SAN DIEGO  —  Jacob Nix pitched six strong innings in his major league debut and the San Diego Padres beat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 on Friday night.  —  Nix (1-0) got off to a rocky start.  He stranded three runners after a pair …

Blake Snell superb in Rays rout of Blue Jays  —  TORONTO — Blake Snell took the idea of quality over quantity to the next level on Friday night in Toronto, throwing five perfect innings on just 47 pitches.  —  That puts Snell in rare company, as he becomes just the fourth pitcher in the live-ball era …