Paired with two-out RBIs from Delmon Young and Ramon Santiago, Justin Verlander's performance turned what began as a long day at Comerica Park into an easier evening and a day-night doubleheader split with a 3-2 victory.

Paired with two-out RBIs from Delmon Young and Ramon Santiago, Justin Verlander's performance turned what began as a long day at Comerica Park into an easier evening and a day-night doubleheader split with a 3-2 victory.

Pirates fans got their first look at A.J. Burnett on Saturday night, and it was worth the wait. After a shaky first inning, the 35-year-old right-hander hurled seven scoreless frames in the Bucs' 2-0 victory over the Cardinals.

Pirates fans got their first look at A.J. Burnett on Saturday night, and it was worth the wait. After a shaky first inning, the 35-year-old right-hander hurled seven scoreless frames in the Bucs' 2-0 victory over the Cardinals.

After striking out in his first two at-bats, Matt Kemp hit a 423-foot two-run homer, backing Clayton Kershaw's seven scoreless innings in the Dodgers' 5-1 victory over the Astros on Saturday night at Minute Maid Park.

Marco Estrada tossed five strong, allowing one run on two hits with nine K's. The Brewers scored six runs in the seventh, including a three-run homer from Alex Gonzalez.

Marco Estrada tossed five strong, allowing one run on two hits with nine K's. The Brewers scored six runs in the seventh, including a three-run homer from Alex Gonzalez.

James Shields' strong outing coupled with some clutch hitting by B.J. Upton led the Rays to a 4-1 win over the Twins on Saturday night at Tropicana Field.

James Shields' strong outing coupled with some clutch hitting by B.J. Upton led the Rays to a 4-1 win over the Twins on Saturday night at Tropicana Field.

With two-thirds of their projected starting outfield on the disabled list for the foreseeable future, the Red Sox acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd on Saturday in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.

With two-thirds of their projected starting outfield on the disabled list for the foreseeable future, the Red Sox acquired veteran outfielder Marlon Byrd on Saturday in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.

Saturday's 15-9, rock-bottom loss to the Yankees belonged solely to the Red Sox bullpen, which could see a shakeup soon. Just not yet.

Saturday's 15-9, rock-bottom loss to the Yankees belonged solely to the Red Sox bullpen, which could see a shakeup soon. Just not yet.

Tommy Hanson worked seven solid innings, allowing two runs, while Dan Uggla homered as the Braves beat the D-backs on Saturday night for their fifth straight win.

Tommy Hanson worked seven solid innings, allowing two runs, while Dan Uggla homered as the Braves beat the D-backs on Saturday night for their fifth straight win.

While it isn't uncommon for Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington to converse with manager Bobby Valentine after a win or loss, it isn't very frequent that owner John Henry and team president/CEO Larry Lucchino also join in for an extended closed-door meeting — which took place after Saturday's 15-9 setback to the Yankees.

While it isn't uncommon for Red Sox general manager Ben Cherington to converse with manager Bobby Valentine after a win or loss, it isn't very frequent that owner John Henry and team president/CEO Larry Lucchino also join in for an extended closed-door meeting — which took place after Saturday's 15-9 setback to the Yankees.