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Rockies' Cole Carrigg eager to make impression vs. Cubs Coors Field usually is packed with Chicago Cubs fans when the team comes to Denver, but Tuesday night there wasn't much for them to cheer about against the Colorado Rockies.,Colorado jumped ahead early and cruised to a 7-3 win to snap a four-game skid. ,The Rockies will go for their second straight ...

Brewers roll dice with inconsistent starter Brandon Sproat vs. A'sLAS VEGAS -- Milwaukee Brewers rookie Brandon Sproat will have the challenge of keeping the ball in the park against the long-ball launching Athletics on Wednesday at the hitter-friendly home of the A's Triple-A affiliate.,Sproat (1-4, 6.17 ERA), who has given up 11 homers in 54 innings this season,...

Max Scherzer to return as Jays go for series win vs. PhilliesThe Toronto Blue Jays are getting healthier.,Max Scherzer will be the second Blue Jays' starting pitcher in a row to return from the injured list when he starts the series finale Wednesday night against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies.,Dylan Cease returned from the IL Tuesday night to strike out ...

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Alec Burleson, Cards look to extend streaks vs. Mets

The St. Louis Cardinals enjoyed a stress-free victory over the New York Mets on Tuesday.,The Cardinals hope to combine timely hitting, strong defense and stellar pitching again Wednesday night when they visit the Mets for the second game of their three-game series.,St. Louis, which will attempt to m...

Hot Jac Caglianone, Royals out to halt Rangers' quest for .500

Jac Caglianone has been a key factor in fueling the Kansas City Royals' successful start to June. ,He also continues to fare well against the Texas Rangers. ,After powering the Royals to a series-opening triumph over the visiting Rangers, Caglianone will look to help his team record a fourth straigh...

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues quest for excellence in clash vs. Pirates

As Shohei Ohtani continues his attack on the record books, he will take the mound for the 11th time this season when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Wednesday night.,Ohtani (6-2, 0.74 ERA) will oppose fellow right-hander Jared Jones (1-0, 4.82) of the Pirates as he continue...

Diamondbacks' task: Cool off hot Marlins

Shortstop Otto Lopez leads the majors in batting average, rookie catcher Joe Mack is coming off a 4-for-4 game, and Miami has won six of its past seven games.,In other words, this team is hot. And the host Marlins will try to clinch their third straight series on Wednesday night when they take on th...