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.

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.

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 …

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 …

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Billy Hamilton may use a different bunting technique  —  Bobby Nightengale, Cincinnati Enquirer  —  Dropping a suicide-squeeze bunt during the seventh inning of Friday's win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, Reds center fielder Billy Hamilton said his only focus was putting the ball in play.

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.

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …