Bears take Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears have agreed to a one-year contract with former Houston Texans quarterback Brian Hoyer, giving them a veteran backup to Jay Cutler.

Cards fall to Nationals, 6-1

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jayson Werth’s three-run home run capped a four-run first inning and Joe Ross had another stingy outing for the Washington Nationals in a 6-1 victory at the St. Louis Cardinals Saturday.

Sox take Orioles, 8-7

BALTIMORE (AP) — Jose Abreu hit a tie-breaking RBI single in the ninth inning off reliever Vance Worley, leading the Chicago White Sox to an 8-7 victory over the Baltimore Orioles Saturday night.