Suzuki, Robles homer in 8th to lead Nationals past Phillies  —  PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Kurt Suzuki and Victor Robles hit consecutive home runs in the eighth inning to rally the Washington Nationals to a 10-8 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday night.

Unheralded Davis helps Cubs slam the Cardinals  —  CHICAGO — With a hearty lead, first base open and Kyle Schwarber coming to the plate, the Cardinals chose, like any team would, to avoid the slugger and challenge the stopgap.  —  On deck stood Taylor Davis, a backup catcher and perpetual farmhand …

Detroit Tigers observations: New dad Tyson Ross doesn't last long in rout by Royals  —  It wasn't the return Tyson Ross hoped for after returning from paternity leave and the birth of his first child earlier in the week.  —  Ross was shelled by the Kansas City Royals in Saturday's game at Comerica Park …

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 …

The Miami Marlins' offense has shown signs of life at times.  The problem?  Inconsistency  —  The Miami Marlins offense has shown it has firepower at small, select points through the first month of the 2019 MLB season.  —  Seven times this year the Marlins have recorded double-digits hits …

Cardinals notebook: Gregerson returns to Cards, seeks role in bullpen  —  CHICAGO — The morning after his first inning back in competition this season, Luke Gregerson woke up convinced it probably was his last.  —  A 2018 season essentially erased by a litany of ailments and a 2019 spring training slowed …

Braun lifts Brewers over Mets in 18th  —  Ryan Braun's two-run single with one out in the bottom of the 18th inning Saturday night finally capped a marathon game and lifted the host Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 win over the New York Mets.  —  The Brewers have won the first two games …

Miguel Andújar's return can't spark Yankees as J.A. Happ struggles in loss to Twins  —  It had been 34 days since Miguel Andújar had been in the first-inning role call at Yankee Stadium.  When the fans got to the third baseman's name, and as he acknowledged them, the crowd roared.

Rangers remain patient with Rougned Odor, but for how long?  —  Rougned Odor was down in the order Saturday night for just the second this season.  —  The move to sixth in the order was more about strategy against Toronto Blue Jays left-hander Thomas Pannone than Odor's struggles at the plate, Rangers manager Chris Woodward said.

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.

Bundy takes 2-hitter into 8th, lifts Orioles past Rays 3-0  —  Right from the outset, Dylan Bundy showed this start was going to be different.  —  The Baltimore Orioles right-hander flashed a strong fastball, hit the corners and had the Tampa Bay Rays guessing what kind of pitch was going to come next.

Diamondbacks get another quality start from Luke Weaver, ride hot bats in win over Rockies  —  DENVER - The Rockies opened the fourth inning on Saturday evening with back-to-back doubles, and with the heart of their order due up, the inning had the potential to cause serious trouble for Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver.

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 …

Rays Journal: Tyler Glasnow's innings have been dazzling but will be limited  —  Ji-Man Choi has a fan club of “baseball freaks,” Yandy Diaz is falling behind the curve, Ryan Yarbrough in line to return.  —  BALTIMORE - Tyler Glasnow has obviously pitched incredibly well thus far for the Rays …

Dodgers' A.J. Pollock ‘resting and recovering’ after surgery with no timeline for return yet  —  SAN DIEGO — Whatever expectations the Dodgers have for A.J. Pollock's return to action, they are keeping them to themselves.  —  Pollock underwent surgery Thursday to remove a plate and screws …

Contenders take note — MadBum is back  —  Buster Posey is the chiding older brother in his relationship with Madison Bumgarner, with Bumgarner never failing to return verbal fire with the deep sarcasm that saturates their communication.  They don't tend to trade any compliments when a good insult would suffice.