Bellinger misses game after separating shoulder  —  Cody Bellinger was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Saturday, one day after he separated his shoulder against the San Diego Padres.  —  Bellinger said his right shoulder “popped out” before immediately popping in again …

Even when Yankees return from IL, more end up taking their place  —  The satisfaction of writing Miguel Andújar's name back in the lineup for the first time since March 31 was short lived.  Hours after the third baseman came off the injured list and the Yankees started to winnow …

Joe Maddon unplugged: Cubs manager on Kyle Hendricks' ‘Maddux,’ being ‘Karkoviced’ and putting green olives on pizza  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Kyle Hendricks' brilliant performance against the Cardinals on Friday was still the buzz at Wrigley Field before Saturday's game.

Braves visit the Marlins in division matchup  —  Atlanta Braves (16-16, second in the NL East) vs. Miami Marlins (9-22, fifth in the NL East)  —  PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Mike Soroka (2-1, 1.62 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) Marlins: Trevor Richards (2-4, 4.64 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 31 strikeouts)

Gregerson off IL, set to make '19 debut for Cards  —  St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Luke Gregerson is rejoining the major league roster as he looks to pitch for the first time since July after being diagnosed with a right shoulder impingement.  —  The Cardinals activated Gregerson off …

If we're going to complain about Rays attendance, at least get the story right  —  By summer, this endless conversation could turn nasty.  —  More than a dozen years of fretting, analyzing and debating the lack of attendance at Tampa Bay Rays games may be nearing a breaking point.

Mets lose another reliever as Luis Avilán hits IL  —  MILWAUKEE — Luis Avilán left the Mets' series-opening game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night with what manager Mickey Callaway described as elbow “tightness.”  Now, he's leaving Milwaukee all together …

Matthew Boyd has shaken off his past inconsistencies.  Here's how  —  It started in July 2018, after Matthew Boyd was knocked around by the Texas Rangers — the same team that had thumped him in the final start of his rookie year.  The experience left a younger Boyd declaring, “I know I can pitch in this league,” over-and-over again.

Pirates Designate J.B. Shuck For Assignment  —  The Pirates have designated outfielder JB Shuck for assignment, the team announced.  Shuck's 25-man roster spot will go to reliever Dovydas Neverauskas, whom the Pirates recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis.  —  Despite having to settle …

Phillies Designate Aaron Altherr For Assignment  —  Per a team release, the Phillies have designated OF Aaron Altherr for assignment after activating OF Odubel Herrera from the 10-Day IL.  —  Altherr, 28, has shown promise since his 2015 debut, most notably slugging .516 en route …

Pirates Place Jameson Taillon On 10-Day IL, Select Tyler Lyons  —  Per a team release, the Pirates have placed righty Jameson Taillon on the 10-Day IL with a flexor strain in his right elbow and selected the contract of lefty Tyler Lyons from AAA-Indianapolis, among other roster moves.

Cubs 2B Descalso exits game with sore ankle  —  CHICAGO — Cubs second baseman Daniel Descalso left Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals because of a sore left ankle.  —  Descalso was hurt rounding first on a single in the first inning.  He was lifted for a pinch hitter in the fourth.

A's vs. Pirates: Pitchers will rule in this one, take the Under  —  Want even more betting news?  Sign up for VSiN's free daily newsletter  —  The Oakland A's and Pittsburgh Pirates entered their interleague series with a good combination for playing totals Under — solid starting pitching and struggling bats.