Brian Giles went 4-for-5, drove in two runs, scored once and is now 7-for-9 with three doubles in his last two games, as the San Diego Padres edged the Seattle Mariners, 6-4, in the opener of a three-game interleague set.

Gavin Floyd combined with four other pitchers in a five-hit shutout as the Chicago White Sox downed the San Francisco Giants, 2-0, in the opener of a three-game interleague set at AT&T Park.

The Minnesota Twins placed rookie infielder Matt Tolbert on the 15-day disabled list Friday with a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Brandon Phillips hit a two-run home run and scored the winning run as the Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game interleague set against the Cleveland Indians with a 4-3 win.

Colorado Rockies left fielder Matt Holliday was a late scratch from Friday's 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Twins due to stiffness in his lower back.

The Houston Astros placed right-handed reliever Geoff Geary on the 15-day disabled list Friday due to a strained right groin.

Friday's game between the New York Mets and the New York Yankees has been postponed due to rain. No makeup date has been announced, but the game will not be made up Saturday, Sunday or Monday.

San Francisco Giants managing general partner Peter Magowan announced his plan to retire on Friday.

The Atlanta Braves optioned struggling starting pitcher Chuck James to Triple-A Richmond on Friday.

Alfonso Soriano hit a pair of home runs and drove in four, as Chicago bested Pittsburgh, 7-4, in the opener of a three- game weekend set from Wrigley Field.