Braves send Hanson to minors, add temporary relief
The Atlanta Braves have sent undefeated rookie Tommy Hanson to Class-A Myrtle Beach and called up right-hander Luis Valdez from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Athletics reinstate Braden on bereavement list; option Gray
The Oakland Athletics reinstated pitcher Dallas Braden from the bereavement list and optioned pitcher Jeff Gray to Triple-A Sacramento.
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Dodgers to test Broxton's toe after struggles
Dodgers closer Jonathan Broxton likely will have to skip the All-Star game Tuesday because of an ailing big toe on his right foot.
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Cubs' Soto hits DL with oblique strain
The Chicago Cubs placed catcher Geovany Soto on the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a left oblique strain.
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A's send Hannahan to Mariners for Souza
The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Justin Souza from the Seattle Mariners for infielder Jack Hannahan on Saturday.
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A's deal Hannahan to Mariners
The Oakland Athletics on Saturday dealt infielder Jack Hannahan to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for minor league pitcher Justin Souza.
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Cincinnati Reds (42-43) at New York Mets (40-45), 7:10 p.m.
The Mets usually have trouble scoring runs when Johan Santana takes the hill. However, as of late it doesn't matter who the starter has been for this struggling offense.
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Atlanta Braves (42-44) at Colorado Rockies (46-40), 8:10 p.m.
More than a few teams are likely to contact the Rockies about Jason Marquis before the season's trade deadline. However, the way Marquis has pitched this year, he likely won't be available.
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Los Angeles Dodgers (55-31) at Milwaukee Brewers (44-42), 7:05 p.m.
Owners of the best record in baseball, the Los Angeles Dodgers seek a fifth win in six games tonight, as they continue a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
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Washington Nationals (25-60) at Houston Astros (43-43), 7:05 p.m.
Veteran lefty Mike Hampton aims for his 10th career defeat of the Washington Nationals franchise tonight when the Houston Astros host the skidding National League East Division cellar-dwellars in the third of a four- game series at Minute Maid Park.
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Pittsburgh Pirates (38-48) at Philadelphia Phillies (46-38), 7:05 p.m.
It looks as if the Phillies' home woes are behind them. Philadelphia will try for its eighth victory on a 10-game homestand tonight in the continuation of a three-game series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park.
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Texas Rangers (48-37) at Seattle Mariners (44-42), 10:10 p.m.
The surprising Texas Rangers are alone in first place in the AL West heading into tonight's meeting with the Seattle Mariners, the third of a four-game set.
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Kansas City Royals (37-49) at Boston Red Sox (52-34), 7:10 p.m.
In the third of four weekend games at Boston's historic Fenway Park, the Red Sox play host to the Kansas City Royals tonight.
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Cleveland Indians (34-53) at Detroit Tigers (47-38), 7:05 p.m.
The second of three weekend games between the Detroit Tigers and the Cleveland Indians will take place at Comerica Park this evening.
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Toronto Blue Jays (44-44) at Baltimore Orioles (38-48), 7:05 p.m.
The Toronto Blue Jays continue a three-game set with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards this evening.
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Uribe's error ends Sanchez's bid for perfection
Jonathan Sanchez knows how close he came to perfection. Still, he doesn't blame Juan Uribe for fumbling it away.
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Recap: Arizona vs. Florida
The Diamondbacks' Dan Haren made a strong case for starting on the hill for the National League in next week's All-Star Game, tossing his second career shutout in an 8-0 drubbing of the Florida Marlins.
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Recap: LA Angels vs. NY Yankees
Erick Aybar and Kendry Morales each hit a three-run home run as the LA Angels of Anaheim took a 10-6 win over the New York Yankees in the opener of a three-game set.
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Last-minute fill-in Whiteside catches no-hitter
Rookie Eli Whiteside wasn't even supposed to be catching Friday night. Instead, he played a huge part in Jonathan Sanchez's no-hitter for the San Francisco Giants.
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Morales, Aybar homer, Angels beat Yankees 10-6
Kendry Morales and Erick Aybar hit three-run homers and the Los Angeles Angels rallied to spoil Mark Teixeira's first appearance in Anaheim with a 10-6 victory over the New York Yankees on Friday night.
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Recap: San Francisco vs. San Diego
Jonathan Sanchez became the first San Francisco pitcher to throw a no-hitter since 1976, as the left-hander took a perfect game into the eighth inning and shut down the San Diego Padres, 8-0, at AT&T Park.
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Recap: Seattle vs. Texas
Scott Feldman continued a nice run with 6 2/3 solid innings and Michael Young slugged a three-run homer, as Texas defeated Seattle, 6-4, in the second of four games from Safeco Field.
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Giants' Sanchez pitches no-hitter vs. Padres
On a night when Jonathan Sanchez was nearly perfect, his father chose the perfect time to show up in San Francisco and cheer him. The Giants' left-hander threw the majors' first no-hitter of the season Friday night and came within a whisper of a perfect game. The only runner to reach against him in an 8-0 victory over the San Diego Padres came on an error by third baseman Juan Uribe with one out in the eighth.
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Recap: Colorado vs. Atlanta
Garret Anderson and Diory Hernandez each knocked in a pair of runs as Atlanta topped Colorado, 4-1, in the second installment of a four-game series from Coors Field.
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Young's 3-run homer leads Texas over Seattle 6-4
Michael Young hit one of three home runs by Texas, a three-run shot in the third inning, and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 6-4 on Friday night.
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