Cautious Nats won't start Scherzer over weekend  —  WASHINGTON — The return of Max Scherzer will have to wait.  —  The Washington Nationals announced their starting rotation for this weekend, and Scherzer was not a part of it.  After throwing a simulated game earlier this week …

Braves standing by Johan Camargo through struggles  —  The Braves are standing by Johan Camargo through his immense struggles at the plate and in the field, a decision almost made necessary because of the team's circumstances.  —  Camargo, the utilityman who burst onto the scene in 2017, hasn't adjusted to a non-regular role.

Injury Notes: Cueto, Stanton, Hill, Morrow  —  Johnny Cueto's rehab outing with Single-A San Jose is set for tonight, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters (including NBC Sports Bay Area's Alex Pavlovic and Kerry Crowley of the Bay Area News Group), with the veteran righty slated to make 45 pitches.

Royals Designate Billy Hamilton  —  The Royals have designated outfielder Billy Hamilton for assignment.  His active roster spot will go to Brett Phillips, who was recalled from Triple-A.  —  Hamilton has long seemed a candidate to change uniforms — ever since he was signed over the offseason, in fact.

Padres To Place Tatis, Kinsler On Injured List  —  The Padres will place infielders Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ian Kinsler on the injured list, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.  It was already known that a back issue — now reported to be a strain — would likely send Tatis to the IL for the second time this season.

Rays Promote Peter Fairbanks  —  10:40am: The Rays announced the move.  Righty Jose De Leon was optioned back to Durham in place of Fairbanks.  —  10:22am: The Rays will promote pitching prospect Peter Fairbanks from Triple-A Durham, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports (via Twitter).

Dropped popup was key to Twins' 4-3 win over Rangers  —  Minnesota Twins did what they do better than any other major league team this season - hit home runs - but their 4-3 win over the  —  Texas Rangers on Friday night turned on a fly ball that barely cleared the infield.

Bryce Harper's walk-off grand slam completes Phillies' thrilling comeback against Cubs  —  Bryce Harper has been waiting all season for a signature moment with the  —  Philadelphia Phillies.  —  It finally came on Thursday.  —  The $330 million outfielder slugged a dramatic walk-off grand slam to help the Phillies cap

A's hold off Houston 7-6 in a home run derby with 10 homers  —  OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Bob Melvin walked in after the game and had a little fun, “Coors Field tonight, huh?”  Oakland's manager joked.  —  It sure felt like it the way balls were flying out.

Why Derek Jeter is excited about Jazz Chisholm — and Miami will start games earlier in 2020  —  Derek Jeter hasn't gone to see Jazz Chisholm since the top-100 prospect joined the Miami Marlins' organization at the trade deadline.  The CEO did, however, see shortstop play last year when Chisholm …

Braves Remove Ender Inciarte With Hamstring Injury  —  Already facing mounting health challenges, the Braves are now left with another potentially significant injury.  Center fielder Ender Inciarte was removed from tonight's game with what the team is labeling a right hamstring injury …

Benintendi, Porcello lead Red Sox past Orioles, 9-1  —  Mitch Moreland each hit RBI triples in the fourth inning,  —  Orioles to one run over six innings, and the Boston  —  Red Sox topped Baltimore 9-1 on Friday night.  —  Porcello (11-9) allowed four hits and a pair of walks while striking …

Rockies use strong outing by Jon Gray to beat Miami 3-0  —  Jon Gray struck out seven in eight strong innings and  —  Ryan McMahon homered for the second straight game, leading the  —  Colorado Rockies to a 3-0 win over the  —  Miami Marlins on Friday night.