James Paxton still feels ‘something’ in his left knee  —  James Paxton hopes to be cleared after a bullpen on Sunday to start next week.  The Yankees' lefty has been on the injured list with inflammation in his left knee, and he said he still felt “something,” when he threw a bullpen on Friday.

Cardinals, grasping for a spark, stick with lineup amidst losing streak  —  ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The trip to Texas and the access to the designated hitter seemed to give the Cardinals all the reason they needed to give their lineup a different look.  They had scored two runs in two losses in Atlanta …

Cincinnati Reds lefty Cody Reed gets another ride on the I-71 shuttle to Louisville  —  Left-hander Cody Reed has had two stints with Reds his season.  Both lasted one game.  —  Reed, who pitched two innings in Friday's game, was optioned back to Triple-A Louisville Saturday.

Braves 12, Brewers 8: Longball returns to bite Corbin Burnes in an ugly loss  —  ATLANTA — Ugliness abounded for the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at SunTrust Park.  —  Sloppy defense, mental errors, non-existent offense - it was all on display in a 12-8 loss at the hands of the Atlanta Braves …

Pablo Lopez gets his redemption, and the Miami Marlins clinch series against the Mets  —  Pablo Lopez waited for this moment, this chance for redemption.  The New York Mets roughed him up the last time he took the mound, tagging Lopez for 10 runs — including an eight-run, 13-batter first inning …

Diamondbacks bullpen provides major lift in shut-out win vs. Giants  —  After right-hander Merrill Kelly loaded the bases in the sixth inning, Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo turned to right-hander Yoshihisa Hirano to inherit three runners in one-run game and one out.

Napoli says Mathis ‘one of my best friends.’ A look at how two ex Angels catchers bonded  —  Baseball is still a little tough for Mike Napoli to watch in his first year of retirement, so he doesn't flip the TV on to a ballgame very often.  —  He's invested in some racehorses …

White Sox put LHP Banuelos (shoulder) on IL  —  CHICAGO — White Sox left-hander Manny Banuelos has been placed on the injured list, another blow to a Chicago pitching staff that already lost Carlos Rodon and Nate Jones for the season this week.  —  Banuelos left in the fifth inning …

Braves Select Jerry Blevins, Release Jonny Venters  —  The Braves are again shaking up the bullpen, selecting the contract of lefty Jerry Blevins, who'd been designated and outrighted earlier in the week after clearing waivers, to replace fellow lefty Jonny Venters, who's been issued his release by the club.

Kinsler on outburst: Only regret doing it on field  —  SAN DIEGO — Ian Kinsler said he regrets using profanity during an emotional outburst after hitting a pivotal three-run home run for the San Diego Padres on Thursday night and maintained he was firing up his teammates and not taking a shot at fans.

Rangers' Kelley has lumps removed from throat  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers reliever Shawn Kelley had two lumps surgically removed from his throat this week.  —  Kelly says an initial biopsy on the lumps was inconclusive, so doctors removed the “decent-sized” lumps on Thursday.

Rays Notes: Wood, Pruitt, Bemboom  —  The Tampa Bay Rays activated righty Hunter Wood from the injured list, per Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times (via Twitter).  In a corresponding move, Austin Pruitt was optioned back to Triple-A Durham.  —  Wood gives the Rays another long option to soak …