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O's hope Gausman keeps starter streak going vs. Rangers (Jul 19, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Orioles finally found some good starting pitching in the first two games of their four-game series with the Texas Rangers, a big reason Baltimore won both.

Davies goes for 12th win as Brewers take on Pirates (Jul 19, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Zach Davies takes a gaudy 11-4 record into his Wednesday start against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

Giants, Indians shoot for series win in rubber game (Jul 19, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — Two teams whose mistakes have led to their demise this week nonetheless have an opportunity to record their first interleague-series win of the season when the Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants meet again on Wednesday at AT&T Park.

Rays, Faria hope to stay on roll versus A's (Jul 19, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Jake Faria went a combined 5-10 with a 3.99 ERA for Double-A Montgomery and Triple-A Durham last season.

Gray looks to bounce back as Rockies host Padres (Jul 19, 2017)

DENVER — Jon Gray will try to rebound from a horrendous start and help the Colorado Rockies sweep a three-game series from the San Diego Padres on Wednesday.

Correa-less Astros eye series win vs. Mariners (Jul 19, 2017)

HOUSTON — Astros manager A.J. Hinch left Minute Maid Park late Monday night with an uneasy feeling after All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa departed in the fourth inning with what was initially diagnosed as a jammed left thumb.

Phillies rookie Pivetta faces powerful Marlins (Jul 19, 2017)

MIAMI — Philadelphia Phillies manager Pete Mackanin was blunt when asked about rookie right-hander Nick Pivetta, who will start Wednesday in the rubber game of a three-game series against the Miami Marlins.

Streaking Cubs aim to sweep Braves (Jul 19, 2017)

ATLANTA — With the Chicago Cubs’ rotation nearly restored to its original condition, Mike Montgomery could be making his final start on Wednesday.

Moncada Era begins as White Sox host Dodgers (Jul 19, 2017)

CHICAGO — The Yoan Moncada Era begins in Chicago on Wednesday as the White Sox host the red-hot Los Angeles Dodgers in the finale of a two-game interleague series.

Brandon Guyer regrets the catch he didn't make

Guyer on the missed play that cost his team the lead.

Indians aren't taking advantage of easy 2nd-half schedule so far

Al and Jensen on the Tribe’s missed 2nd-half opportunities.

Mike Clevinger's search for consistency is paying off

The Tribe starter discusses his recent string of good starts.

Groth beats Krajicek, sets up big-serving duel with Isner

NEWPORT, Rhode Island (AP) Sam Groth saved a match point before beating American qualifier Austin Krajicek 6-7 (3), 7-6 (2), 6-3 on Tuesday and setting up what should be a big-serving duel against top-seeded John Isner, a two-time champion at the Hall of Fame tournament.

Herrmann, D-backs thump Reds after swinging big deal

The Diamondbacks snapped a five-game skid by getting an extra-base hit from nine players.

Harper gets 4 hits to win Trout duel, Nats beat Angels 4-3 (Jul 18, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) Bryce Harper went 4 for 4 with a homer, and he tripled and scored on Ryan Zimmerman’s tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth inning of the Washington Nationals’ sixth straight victory, 4-3 over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.

Short-handed Sounders welcome lowly D.C. United (Jul 19, 2017)

As the Seattle Sounders try to manage their short-handed attacking situation against D.C. United on Wednesday night at CenturyLink Field in Seattle, they may look at the opposing roster and know things could be worse.

Contreras, Lackey power Cubs past Braves, 5-1 (Jul 18, 2017)

ATLANTA (AP) Willson Contreras hit a three-run homer, John Lackey earned his first win in a month and the Chicago Cubs won their fifth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night.

Meet Gov. Phil Scott, stock car racer (a pretty good one)

BARRE, Vt. (AP) Gov. Phil Scott ducks into a trailer, trades his business suit for a racing jumpsuit, climbs into his modified Chevrolet and heads for Thunder Road.

Extra! Extra! Red Sox once again playing a lot of innings

BOSTON (AP) No rest lately for Dustin Pedroia and these Boston Red Sox.

Yankees get Frazier, Robertson, Kahnle from White Sox

CHICAGO (AP) The New York Yankees made an early push for playoff run Tuesday night, acquiring infielder Todd Frazier and relievers David Robertson and Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago White Sox for reliever Tyler Clippard and three prospects.

Royals pounded 9-3 by Martinez-less Tigers

The Tigers pounded out 16 hits in a 9-3 rout of the Kansas City Royals

Slumping Gonzalez leads Rockies to 9-7 win over Padres (Jul 18, 2017)

DENVER (AP) Carlos Gonzalez lined a two-run double for his first extra-base hit in nearly a month, Gerardo Parra reached base five times , scoring three runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the San Diego Padres 9-7 on Tuesday night.

Gubie Tuesdays: Who would be your duet partner?

Colon gets pulled in 5th inning as Twins lose 6-3 to Yankees

Bartolo Colon shut out the New York Yankees for four innings, but he fell apart in the fifth inning and the Minnesota Twins lost 6-3 at Target Field.

Gattis homers twice to lead Astros over Mariners, 6-2 (Jul 18, 2017)

HOUSTON (AP) Evan Gattis homered twice to back up a solid start by Brad Peacock and help the Houston Astros to a 6-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night.

Tigers trade away JD Martinez, still pound Royals 9-3 (Jul 18, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Nicholas Castellanos homered twice and drove in five runs, Detroit scored five times in the second inning and the Tigers cruised from there to a 9-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night.

Quigley ties career-best with 6 3s, Sky beat Storm 94-83 (Jul 18, 2017)

SEATTLE (AP) Allie Quigley scored 25 points and Keisha Hampton had a season-high 14 to help the Chicago Sky beat the Seattle Storm 94-83 on Tuesday night.

Reds fall to Diamondbacks 11-2, drop fifth straight game

Cincinnati pitching has allowed 46 runs during the losing streak.

Davis hits 2 HRs, has 6 RBIs as Orioles beat Rangers 12-1 (Jul 18, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Chris Davis homered in a six-run first inning, added a grand slam in the fourth and finished with a career-high six RBIs to help the Baltimore Orioles breeze past the Texas Rangers 12-1 on Tuesday night.

Wacha tosses first career shutout as Cardinals beat Mets 5-0

The St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 5-0 Tuesday night.