Cliff Lee, who has not pitched in a Major League game since May 18, rejoins the Phillies rotation on Monday against the Giants, and it’s hard not to read his return as anything other than an audition, given the Phillies’ place in the National League East standings and their openness to moving some pricey veterans.

Back-to-back, 12th-inning doubles by Kyle Seager and Logan Morrison off Angels reliever Joe Thatcher propelled the Mariners to a 3-2 victory Saturday night in the latest marathon at Angel Stadium.

Neither Felix Hernandez nor Garrett Richards were around when the Mariners beat the Angels, 3-2, in 12 inning Saturday night. But, says MLB.com’s Lyle Spencer, both starters put on a show of excellence.

The Orioles scored four first-inning runs off Jason Hammel on Saturday en route to an 8-4 victory at the Coliseum. Adam Jones, the third batter of the night, smacked a three-run homer, and he tied a career high with five RBIs.

Cole Hamels allowed one run and four hits with nine strikeouts over seven innings in a 2-1 victory to even the weekend set against the Braves at Turner Field on Saturday night. Jimmy Rollins’ homer provided the only offense.

The Nationals are back in a first-place tie with the Braves after pounding the Brewers, 8-3, at Nationals Park on Saturday night. Atlanta opened the door with a 2-1 loss to Philadelphia at Turner Field.

For the second night in a row, the D-backs overcame an early deficit to beat the Cubs, clinching the three-game series with a 9-3 victory at Chase Field on Saturday. Miguel Montero and Paul Goldschmidt combined to drive in six runs to help Wade Miley pick up the win.

Tyson Ross delivered an All-Star-worthy performance and the Padres launched three solo home runs to stifle the Mets, 6-0, on Saturday and even the series.

The Rockies intentionally walked Pedro Alvarez to get to Jordy Mercer in the 11th inning. Mercer made them regret it. Mercer hit a walk-off double in extra innings to give the Pirates a 3-2 win against Colorado on Saturday night at PNC Park.

Tampa Bay cinched its first series of the second half with a 5-1 win over Minnesota Saturday night at Target Field. The win came down to yet another stellar pitching performance from Rays ace David Price, who earned the win to move to 10-7 on the season.

On Saturday night, Chris Dickerson continued to deliver for his new club, launching a pair of home runs to help power the Tribe to a 5-2 victory over the Tigers in the nightcap of a doubleheader.

Max Scherzer threw a season-high 118 pitches Saturday night. For a minute, it was questionable whether he’d throw one. That’s how serious of a concern the Tigers had about neck spasms that flared up as he was warming in the bullpen.

A Rockies team that has seen far too many of its top players leave the field injured was left holding its breath Saturday night, after All-Star shortstop Troy Tulowitzki left with a cramp in his left thigh after grounding out to end the fourth inning against the Pirates.

After Hector Noesi worked six innings, the White Sox bullpen squashed the Astros’ comeback bid in a 4-3 victory Saturday night at U.S. Cellular Field. Tyler Flowers knocked in the game-winner with a fifth-inning double.

Tim Hudson extended his winning streak over the Marlins to six games, as he held the Fish to one run in 7 1/3 innings in the Giants’ 5-3 victory at Marlins Park on Saturday.

Mike Napoli belted a go-ahead homer over the Green Monster in the sixth to back a solid outing from Red Sox starter Rubby De La Rosa in a 2-1 win over the Royals on Saturday night.

Scooter Gennett’s stiff leg and Rickie Weeks’ missing helmet combined for a confusing moment in the eighth inning of Saturday’s 8-3 loss to the Nationals.