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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 3-hitter, Cardinals top error-prone Mets 5-0 (Jul 18, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Michael Wacha threw a three-hitter for his first career shutout, Matt Carpenter had four hits, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the New York Mets 5-0 Tuesday night.

Astros put Correa on 10-day DL with thumb injury

HOUSTON (AP) All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa of the Houston Astros is expected to miss 6-8 weeks with a torn ligament in his left thumb.

Reds starting pitcher Feldman on DL with knee inflammation

CINCINNATI (AP) The Cincinnati Reds have placed right-hander Scott Feldman on the 10-day disabled list with right knee inflammation.

Pete Rose doesn't think Aaron Judge will hit .300 this season | MLB WHIPAROUND

Can Aaron Judge hit .300? Pete Rose doesn’t think so.

Athletics' Smith makes first home start vs. Rays (Jul 18, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Oakland Athletics right-hander Chris Smith had to wait until he was 36 years old before making his first career major league start on July 8 at Seattle.

Indians, Giants look for improvement in interleague play (Jul 18, 2017)

SAN FRANCISCO — The Cleveland Indians will seek to clinch their first series win in interleague play this season when they face the San Francisco Giants in the middle game of a three-game set Tuesday.

Trout, Harper headline meeting between Nationals, Angels (Jul 18, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Between the two of them, they have 11 All-Star Game selections, three MVPs and two Rookie of the Year awards.

Rockies' rested Senzatela pitches against Padres (Jul 18, 2017)

DENVER — Antonio Senzatela will return to the Colorado Rockies’ rotation Tuesday after a brief stay in the bullpen designed to give him a breather and limit the innings in his rookie season.

Cubs set to activate Lackey for start vs. Braves (Jul 18, 2017)

ATLANTA — Veteran Chicago Cubs right-hander John Lackey will come off the disabled list on Tuesday to start the second game of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park.

Cardinals' Wacha hopes to keep rolling vs. Mets (Jul 18, 2017)

NEW YORK — On Tuesday night, the New York Mets will try to beat Michael Wacha and the St. Louis Cardinals. After that, the Mets will hope their injury-plagued young starting pitchers can emulate Wacha the rest of this season and into 2018.

Marlins' Conley seeks return to 2016 form vs. Phillies (Jul 18, 2017)

MIAMI — Perhaps no one personifies the 2017 Miami Marlins pitching staff quite like Adam Conley.

Buy or stand pat? Surprising Brewers weigh trade deadline

MILWAUKEE (AP) The Milwaukee Brewers’ biggest fan calls team owner Mark Attanasio regularly and wonders occasionally what moves one of baseball’s most surprising teams might make at the trade deadline.

Pirates' Marte set to return from PED suspension (Jul 18, 2017)

PITTSBURGH — Pirates outfielder Starling Marte is expected to return from an 80-game suspension when Pittsburgh faces the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday at PNC Park.

Rays beat A's 3-2 to move closer to first place in AL East (Jul 17, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Jake Odorizzi and two relievers combined on a two-hitter, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2 on Monday night.