The D-backs will send Trevor Cahill to the mound on Sunday at Petco Park. San Diego will counter with southpaw Eric Stults, who they claimed off waivers from the White Sox on May 17.
Millwood and Sale square off in rubber match
Chris Sale hopes to have another stellar performance after striking out 15 batters in his previous outing. He'll face off against Kevin Millwood and the Mariners in the rubber match of the three-game series on Sunday.
Harrelson apologizes to umpire Wegner
Ken 'Hawk' Harrelson, the venerable White Sox television play-by-play man of 28 years, called Mark Wegner Saturday and left an apologetic message for his harsh criticism of the umpire.
Oswalt works two innings at Triple-A
Roy Oswalt worked two innings Saturday in his first Minor League outing since signing with the Rangers.
Harang and Co. handle CarGo, end skid
Aaron Harang allowed one run over six innings and the Dodgers stymied red-hot Carlos Gonzalez in key situations, ending a five-game skid with a win over the Rockies.
Blanton tries to rediscover form vs. Big Z, Marlins
A few weeks ago, in a start against the Astros at Citizens Bank Park, Joe Blanton looked more like a top-of-the-rotation starter than the fifth man on the Phillies' staff. But since then, Blanton has struggled, allowing at least six runs in three consecutive starts. He faces Miami in Sunday's rubber game.
McCann bruised after Venters' pitch hits knee
A bout with the flu forced Brian McCann to miss most of last weekend's disappointing series against the Nationals in Atlanta. Now the Braves' catcher is hoping that a bruised left knee does not sideline him for Sunday's series finale against this same club.
Wright, Mets stick to no negotiations in season
David Wright has no plans to open up contract negotiations for a long-term extension with the Mets during the season.
Baxter likely out for six weeks after catch
Left fielder Mike Baxter was diagnosed with a displacement of his right collarbone next to his sternum and fractured rib cartilage on Saturday, and he will likely be out six weeks.
Matusz rights O's ship with gem vs. Rays
Left-hander Brian Matusz gave the slumping Orioles just what they needed in limiting the Rays to one run on two hits over 7 1/3 innings on Saturday. The O's edged Tampa, 2-1, to snap their six-game losing skid.
Mets have rested bullpen at their disposal
The Cardinals will have a chance to change their offensive fortunes on Sunday, when the Mets send Jon Niese to the mound at Citi Field with a rested bullpen ready. Jake Westbrook gets the start for St. Louis.
Mariners rally, down White Sox in extras
John Jaso and Chone Figgins delivered run-scoring hits in the top of the 12th inning Saturday as Seattle snapped the White Sox's nine-game winning streak with a 10-8 victory.
First place up for grabs in O's-Rays finale
First place in the American League East is at stake when Jake Arrieta and the Orioles take on Matt Moore and the Rays on Sunday at Tropicana Field. The two clubs split the first two games of the series, with Tampa winning on Friday and Baltimore on Saturday.
Hanley's homers help Marlins edge Phillies
Hanley Ramirez belted two home runs to power Miami to a 5-4 win over the Phillies in front of 45,509 at Citizens Bank Park on Saturday.
Eovaldi, White do battle in rubber match
Nathan Eovaldi starts for the Dodgers opposite Alex White of the Rockies in the series' rubber match on Sunday afternoon in Denver.
Strasburg shines in outdueling Beachy
Pitching with an extra day of rest thanks to Friday night's rainout, Stephen Strasburg didn't need much help from the Nationals' offense on Saturday.
No no-no, but Dickey delivers shutout effort
Following Johan Santana as he has all season — except this time in the shadow of a no-hitter — R.A. Dickey hurled a shutout Saturday in a 5-0 win over the Cardinals at Citi Field.