Braves get their payback, hammer Urena in win over Marlins  —  This was the Braves' long-awaited payback for Jose Urena.  And their revenge came in the form of six runs and a win.  —  It was their second time facing the Marlins righty since he plucked Ronald Acuna last season, a controversy that sparked animosity between the sides.

Hamels quiets Cardinals, keeps Cubs rolling at Wrigley with 3-1 shutdown  —  CHICAGO — All the hand-wringing and angst generated this past week by free-agent moves from other teams in the National League to fortify their pitching staffs — including a closer coming to Chicago …

Gregorius returns to Yankees after offseason elbow surgery  —  CLEVELAND (AP) — Didi Gregorius taught himself to play piano while recovering from elbow surgery.  —  The Yankees are counting on his other talents.  —  Eight months after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Gregorius was activated …

Hazen: Diamondbacks looking to improve but direction could change before trade deadline  —  TORONTO - Diamondbacks General Manager Mike Hazen can't make any assurances yet as to what direction his team will take in the days or weeks leading up to the July 31 trade deadline.

Murphy homers, benches clear, Rockies top Mets 5-1  —  Ian Desmond got plunked square in the back by a pitch from New York Mets rookie Drew Gagnon immediately after two colossal Colorado homers, leading to a bench-clearing scrum late in the Rockies' 5-1 victory Friday night.

Giants beat Kershaw, Dodgers 2-1 to end 5-game skid  —  Kevin Pillar hit an RBI single in a two-run sixth inning and San Francisco dealt Los Angeles ace Clayton Kershaw his first loss of the season as the Giants snapped a five-game home losing streak with a 2-1 win over the NL West-leading Dodgers on Friday night.

Thundering Twins hand Tigers their 12th loss in 13 games at Comerica Park  —  Detroit — Matthew Boyd rarely shows any emotion on the mound.  But when he struck out Mitch Garver, swinging through his 108th pitch, to end the seventh inning, he gave a little kick and a fist-pump in exaltation.

Red Sox's Moreland back; Martinez not in lineup  —  The Boston Red Sox got Mitch Moreland back from the injured list Friday but J.D. Martinez was out of the lineup a day after leaving a game with back spasms.  —  Moreland, who leads the Red Sox with 13 home runs this season …

Cincinnati Reds' Scooter Gennett moving closer to return, will head to Arizona next week  —  PHILADELPHIA - Sidelined with a strained right groin since the end of spring training, Scooter Gennett will soon move into the next phase of rehab.  Gennett will report to the Cincinnati Reds' spring training complex …

Pirates To Activate Corey Dickerson, Jung Ho Kang  —  The Pirates will activate outfielder Corey Dickerson and infielder Jung Ho Kang for tomorrow's game, skipper Clint Hurdle told reporters including MLB.com's Adam Berry (via Twitter).  Corresponding roster moves aren't yet known.

Chirinos has RBI in 11th to lift Astros over Orioles 4-3  —  Robinson Chirinos hit an RBI double with two outs in the 11th inning to lift the  —  Baltimore Orioles on Friday night.  —  Yuli Gurriel singled with one out in the 11th before Chirinos hit a line drive to left field off

Hedges caps Padres' rally in 5-4 win vs Nationals  —  Austin Hedges' RBI single with two outs in the ninth capped a two-run rally off Sean Doolittle and gave the San Diego Padres a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Friday night.  —  Hedges' single brought in rookie Josh Naylor …

MLB.com writer believes Indians should trade Trevor Bauer, Brad Hand  —  MLB.com writer Richard Justice believes the Cleveland Indians should trade starting pitcher Trevor Bauer and closer Brad Hand ahead of the July trading deadline.  —  CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Indians enter a three-game series …

Mondesi has 3 hits, helps KC beat ChiSox to end skid at 6  —  Adalberto Mondesi had three hits and two RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-4 Friday night to end a six-game losing streak.  —  Mondesi's third hit, an RBI single with two outs in the seventh, scored Whit Merrifield to make it 5-4.