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Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski inspired ahead of clash vs. Rockies
Left-hander Justin Wrobleski has a big chip on his shoulder as he prepares to take the ball for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tuesday night's home game against the Colorado Rockies.,Wrobleski's breakthrough campaign didn't land him a National League All-Star spot when the rosters were announced on Satu...
Manager says Diamondbacks 'gotta get going'; Padres also do
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo had a simple message for his team after a one-run home loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.,"We gotta get going," he said. "It's time right now. We gotta start playing some good baseball, very consistent baseball.",Based on their performance on Monday n...
Royals turn to Seth Lugo in opener vs. Mets in last-place matchup
The Kansas City Royals and New York Mets may be the two most disappointing teams in baseball this season.,But at least both clubs will have some momentum heading into Tuesday night's opener of a three-game interleague series in New York.,Right-hander Seth Lugo (3-6, 4.20 ERA) is expected to start fo...
Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper take aim at Reds
The Philadelphia Phillies hope their historical resurgence continues this week as they open a three-game series against the host Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night.,After a 9-19 start that led to the dismissal of manager Rob Thomson, the Phillies have surged under interim manager Don Mattingly. They w...
Nats, facing Astros, keep waiting for pitching to catch up with hitting
The Washington Nationals hope their pitching can provide help for the offense as they play the middle contest of a three-game series against the visiting Houston Astros on Tuesday.,Washington has given up 11 runs in two consecutive games. After losing 11-5 on Sunday to the visiting Pittsburgh Pirate...
Pirates' Paul Skenes carries winless streak into matchup with Braves
Paul Skenes has reached plenty of milestones during his three seasons in the major leagues.,On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates' ace will try to avoid reaching a negative benchmark when he faces the visiting Atlanta Braves in the opener of a three-game series.,The Pirates have lost the past nin...
Brewers, Cardinals face pitching uncertainty in doubleheader
The Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals will play a day-night doubleheader Tuesday, with the host Cardinals looking to cool off the National League Central leaders.,Milwaukee rallied for a 4-3 win in the opener of the five-game series, its sixth victory in eight games.,Brewers ace Jacob Misior...
Injury-riddled Yankees try to take two straight at Tampa Bay
The New York Yankees won for just the second time in 11 games on Monday, but they are still not doing very well on the training table.,The banged-up Yankees will try to produce their first two-game winning streak in two weeks when they meet the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night in St. Petersburg, Fla....
Angels aim to end losing skid in series opener at Rangers
The Los Angeles Angels will try to avoid matching a season-long seven-game losing streak when they open a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in Arlington, Texas.,The Angels (36-55), who own the worst record in baseball, lost seven in a row on April 24-May 1 and also had another six-...
Liberty, Wings each riding their stars into matchup
When Breanna Stewart is at the top of her game, there might not be another player in the world better than her.,Stewart gave an example of that Friday night when she pumped in a game-high 36 points to highlight the New York Liberty's 99-86 defeat of the Minnesota Lynx.,On Tuesday night, Stewart will...
Hard-hitting Twins on the upswing going into series against Guardians
The Minnesota Twins are riding high as they return to their home ballpark.,Minnesota's next mission is to maintain its winning ways heading into the All-Star break. The Twins open a three-game series against the American League Central Division-rival Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday evening in Minneap...
All-Stars Max Meyer, Otto Lopez lead Marlins into battle vs. Mariners
Marlins right-hander Max Meyer, a first-time All-Star, will get the start on Tuesday night when Miami plays host to the Seattle Mariners.,Meyer (9-1, 2.53 ERA) is having a career year as he ended last week top 10 in the National League in various categories, including innings (103) and strikeouts (1...
Tigers' Tarik Skubal brings dominant form into opener vs. Athletics
Tarik Skubal regained the dominant form that made him a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner during his last start. That's bad news for the Athletics, who must face the Detroit Tigers' ace on Tuesday.,During his fourth start since undergoing a procedure on his pitching elbow, Skubal (4-4, ...
No 'fear' in Egypt ahead of knockout clash vs. Argentina
Relative to some of their counterparts, Argentina may have felt pleased with the chance to open the knockout stage of the World Cup against debutant Cape Verde.,But don't tell Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni that.,A 3-2 extra-time escape last Friday to keep their pursuit of a repeat title alive may...
Cubs hit road before break, take on offensively challenged O's
The Chicago Cubs have largely done good work so far this season, and they're looking to put together a strong push going into the All-Star break. They'll begin a three-game series against the host Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.,Chicago snapped a two-game skid to win for the sixth time in their ...
White Sox appreciate Central view, ready for warming Red Sox
The Chicago White Sox will greet the visiting Boston Red Sox on Tuesday with a one-game lead atop the American League Central.,While the White Sox realize they are nowhere near the finish line, they can appreciate the perch in the final week before the All Star-break. Especially on the heels of thre...
Dodgers look to lean on Eric Lauer in opener vs. Rockies
Once believed to be a temporary emergency addition to the starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers are finding a comfort level when left-hander Eric Lauer takes the mound.,After Lauer was designated for assignment by the Toronto Blue Jays, then acquired in a May trade for a player to be named late...
Blue Jays' Kevin Gausman to test mettle vs. Giants
Kevin Gausman returns to Oracle Park for just the second time since leaving the San Francisco Giants as a free agent on Monday when he takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays.,The teams are beginning a three-game interleague series in San Francisco.,Gausman joined the Giants as a free agent in Dec...
Fresh off escaping with win, Mets vie for series split vs. Braves
New York Mets interim manager Andy Green was intent on focusing on the positives as his team prepares to play the finale of a four-game series in Atlanta on Monday.,After losing 12 of their last 14 games, the Mets ended a three-game skid with a 10-9 victory on Sunday despite nearly blowing a seven-r...
Padres strive to pick up steam in opener vs. Diamondbacks
The San Diego Padres' longest losing streak since 2013 is history.,After their 5-2 win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday ended an eight-game skid, the Padres probably need a long winning streak at some point over the final 73 games of the year to earn a third straight postseason berth.,They'...