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The good news keeps coming for Stockbridge native Michael Harris II, as he was announced Friday as National League Rookie of the Month for August. Harris continued his exceptional rookie season in August, batting .337 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. The Braves called up their No. 1 prospect Harris on May 28. Harris is the youngest player in…

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joc Pederson homered and drove in five runs, Alex Cobb struck out seven in seven scoreless innings and the San Francisco Giants routed the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 on Friday night. Evan Longoria and Andrew Knapp each added two RBIs for San Francisco, which snapped a seven-game losing streak. Wilmer Flores, Brandon Crawford and Thairo Estrada also…