Astros rookie shortstop Carlos Correa is learning rapidly. In turn, he’s pushing Jose Altuve, his double-play partner and locker mate. At least that’s how manager A.J. Hinch sees it.

As Astros manager A.J. Hinch finished his pregame media availability, George Springer stood just outside the crowd of reporters holding an orange T-shirt with teammate Jose Altuve’s face on it.

Giants starting pitcher Tim Lincecum exited Saturday’s game against the Rockies after taking a DJ LeMahieu line drive to his right forearm.

Andrew McCutchen is used to getting pitched inside. He’s accustomed to getting pegged by pitches like a dodgeball player. Saturday was nothing new for McCutchen, in that regard. But it was no less painful, as he had to exit the Pirates’ 8-4 win over the Braves during the first inning after taking a 91-mph fastball from Julio Teheran off his left elbow.

Starter Brett Oberholtzer was ejected after he threw an inside pitch at Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez with one out in the second inning during the Astros’ 9-6 loss on Saturday. Manager A.J. Hinch announced after the game that Oberholtzer was optioned to Triple-A Fresno.

Finding one impact player who can don the tools of ignorance is hard enough, but the San Francisco Giants have the luxury of two. And that tandem of catchers was the difference in their 7-5 victory on Saturday afternoon.

Matt Harvey had a feeling his day might be cut short, with a light drizzle falling from grey pregame skies and the forecast calling for more. In the end, it was, if even just by a bit.

Right-hander Chris Young threw six strong innings and Kendrys Morales delivered a two-run go-ahead single in the sixth inning, and the Royals held off the A’s, 3-2, on Saturday afternoon.

An aggressive play by the Pirates on Saturday netted them a run during their 8-4 win over the Braves, but it could pay even greater dividends for a lucky fan, thanks to the Quicken Loans “Steal A Home” program.

Outfielder Wil Myers received promising news on Saturday about the progress of his left wrist following surgery earlier this month.

With Giancarlo Stanton on the disabled list with a fractured left hand, the Marlins are searching for ways to manufacture runs. They capitalized on two errors Saturday, scoring two unearned runs, and edged the Dodgers, 3-2, at Marlins Park.

Torii Hunter certainly left his mark on the Twins’ 5-2 win over the Brewers at Miller Park on Saturday. The right fielder also made an impression in the Twins’ history books.

There are valid reasons why the Minnesota Twins are in second place in the American League Central rather than fifth. One of those reasons was on display Saturday at Miller Park.

Backed by three solo homers, Yovani Gallardo was nearly flawless, as he shut the down the Blue Jays and helped the Rangers snap a six-game losing skid with a 4-0 win at Rogers Centre on Saturday. Blue Jays starter Matt Boyd struck out seven in his Major League debut.

Joey Gallo made his first career start in center field, as the Rangers beat the Blue Jays, 4-0, at Rogers Centre on Saturday afternoon.

While the rest of Mets organization sees their powerful left and right arms, working almost in tandem, well into the future, Steven Matz and Jacob deGrom can delve back to the past.

Jacoby Ellsbury joined the Yankees for what essentially will amount to a two-day tryout, looking to prove that his right knee is strong enough for him to be sent on a Minor League rehabilitation assignment.