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Cubs, D-backs set for finale after playing pair of extra-inning games
After the Arizona Diamondbacks and Chicago Cubs needed extra innings to settle the first two games of their series, both bullpens could use a break in the rubber match on Wednesday afternoon in Phoenix....

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners seek sweep of Reds
Julio Rodriguez already has two Silver Slugger Awards.,Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais tried to make the case after Tuesday's 3-1 victory against the visiting Cincinnati Reds that there also should be a Gold Glove in Rodriguez's future.,"Julio, what he did defensively, it won us the game toni...

Julio Rodriguez, Mariners seek sweep of Reds
Julio Rodriguez already has two Silver Slugger Awards....

A's Paul Blackburn out to continue scoreless-innings streak vs. Cardinals
Right-hander Paul Blackburn will attempt to continue his American League Pitcher of the Month candidacy when he and the Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Blackburn (1-0, 0.00 ERA) is the only major league pitcher to have opene...

A's Paul Blackburn out to continue scoreless-innings streak vs. Cardinals
Right-hander Paul Blackburn will attempt to continue his American League Pitcher of the Month candidacy when he and the Oakland Athletics host the St. Louis Cardinals in the finale of a three-game series on Wednesday afternoon....

Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros
Even following a bad break, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies remained jovial.,Albies landed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday after tests revealed he fractured his right big toe on a hit by a pitch in the second inning of the series opener against the Houston Astros the previous day. ,Alb...

Minus Ozzie Albies, Braves bid to sweep Astros
Even following a bad break, Atlanta Braves second baseman Ozzie Albies remained jovial....

Dodgers' Landon Knack to make MLB debut vs. Nationals
Amid a roster scramble, the Los Angeles Dodgers will add another pitcher to the collection Wednesday afternoon as right-hander Landon Knack is set to make his major league debut against the visiting Washington Nationals., ,Knack already has been with the club this week in Los Angeles, and manager Da...

Dodgers' Landon Knack to make MLB debut vs. Nationals
Amid a roster scramble, the Los Angeles Dodgers will add another pitcher to the collection Wednesday afternoon as right-hander Landon Knack is set to make his major league debut against the visiting Washington Nationals....

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman looks to rebound in finale vs. Yankees
The visiting New York Yankees will look to avoid being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon when they play the finale of their three-game series.,In dropping the first two games, the Yankees have lost their first series of the season. They opened with five consecutive series wins, i...

Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman looks to rebound in finale vs. Yankees
The visiting New York Yankees will look to avoid being swept by the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon when they play the finale of their three-game series....

Michael King, Padres pursue three-game sweep of Brewers
The visiting San Diego Padres will turn to right-hander Michael King as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon.,The Brewers had not named a starter to go against King (2-0, 4.19 ERA), though Bryse Wilson is likely to make a multi-inning appearance, a...

Michael King, Padres pursue three-game sweep of Brewers
The visiting San Diego Padres will turn to right-hander Michael King as they look to complete a three-game sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday afternoon....

Rising Royals oppose struggling White Sox in DH
Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez would have been available off the bench Tuesday, but the Royals' bid for a road series victory against the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to rain....

Rising Royals oppose struggling White Sox in DH
Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez would have been available off the bench Tuesday, but the Royals' bid for a road series victory against the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to rain.,With a doubleheader now scheduled for Wednesday, additional rest only figures to benefit Perez, who injured his l...

Rising Royals oppose struggling White Sox in DH
Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez would have been available off the bench Tuesday, but the Royals' bid for a road series victory against the Chicago White Sox was postponed due to rain....

Tigers, Rangers set to continue series, brave elements
The weather forecast isn't promising, but the Texas Rangers and host Detroit Tigers will try to continue a four-game series on Wednesday afternoon.,Showers and storms are set to roll through the Detroit area. If the teams are able to play, the Rangers will have to deal with the Tigers' unofficial ac...

Tigers, Rangers set to continue series, brave elements
The weather forecast isn't promising, but the Texas Rangers and host Detroit Tigers will try to continue a four-game series on Wednesday afternoon....

Twins try to slow surging Orioles offense in finale
The Minnesota Twins will try to tame the Orioles' power brigade when they play at Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series.,The Orioles hit three home runs in each of the first two games of the series, winning 7-4 on Monday and 11-3 on Tuesday. Baltimore, which is riding...

Twins try to slow surging Orioles offense in finale
The Minnesota Twins will try to tame the Orioles' power brigade when they play at Baltimore on Wednesday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series....