NL East News and Rumors

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Daniel Murphy hit a tiebreaking home run in the eighth inning and the New York Mets beat the Chicago Cubs 4-3 on Sunday for their first series win at Wrigley Field since 2007.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Freddy Galvis and Erik Kratz each homered off closer Aroldis Chapman in the bottom of the ninth inning Sunday, rallying the Philadelphia Phillies past the Cincinnati Reds for a stunning 3-2 victory.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Ricky Nolasco struck out 11 and the Miami Marlins stopped a season-high seven-game losing streak, holding off the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 Sunday.

Mark Bowman, MLB.com

Kris Medlen certainly had reason to be encouraged after limiting the Dodgers to two hits and one unearned run in seven innings of Saturday night's 3-1 win at Turner Field. But the Braves right-hander was frustrated that he issued three walks.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis has returned to the lineup after missing the last 19 games with a right quadriceps strain.

Sarah D. Morris, MLB.com

The Nationals haven't hit their stride so far this season, but Sarah D. Morris says manager Davey Johnson is the right man to get Bryce Harper and Co. past their early season issues.

Ken Gurnick, MLB.com

In a rare show of in-game sportsmanship, Braves slugger Jason Heyward tipped his helmet in admiration after Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp robbed him of a potential home run.

Mike Bauman, MLB.com

The Atlanta Braves have been known for their admirable pitching depth, not only at the Major League level, but throughout their organization. They're going to require a show of that depth, now, and for some time to come.

Steve Gilbert, MLB.com

After pitching eight shutout innings in his last start, only to see the bullpen lose the lead in the ninth, Brandon McCarthy went the distance against the Marlins on Saturday to earn his first victory in a D-backs' uniform, 1-0.

Corey Brock, MLB.com

Everth Cabrera's run-scoring single in the eighth inning Saturday helped the Padres to a 2-1 victory over the Nationals before a crowd of 33,646 at Petco Park.

Mark Bowman, MLB.com

Evan Gattis added to his legend with a two-run, pinch-hit home run off Kenley Jansen, and Andrelton Simmons followed with a home run of his own to cap a three-run eighth inning that provided the Braves a 3-1 win over the Dodgers.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Bronson Arroyo pitched five-hit ball over 7 2/3 innings, Joey Votto was 4 for 4 with a homer, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-0 Saturday.

CNNSI.com

Braves general manager Frank Wren said Saturday left-hander Eric O'Flaherty has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow.

Associated Press, ESPN.com

Scott Feldman pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and drove in two runs with a big two-out double, helping the Chicago Cubs beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Saturday.

CNNSI.com

PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have optioned left-hander Tony Cingrani to Triple-A Louisville and recalled infielder Neftali Soto.

Greg Howard, deadspin.com

So last night the Atlanta Braves played the Dodgers. They won, which was expected. What wasn't expected was ex-professional wrestler Jake "The Snake" Roberts making a cameo to lead everyone in singing "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" d…

Bill Ladson, MLB.com

Chad Tracy's pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning helped the Nationals edge the Padres, 6-5, at Petco Park on Friday night.

Mark Townsend, yahoo.com

The Juice returns for season No. 6! It's almost eligible for free-agency! Stop by daily for news from the action, along with great photos, stats, video highlights and more. With their desired lineup intact for the first time in 40 games, the Atlanta Bra…