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Bauer, Indians look to prevent series sweep by A's (Jul 16, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Cleveland Indians right-hander Trevor Bauer had allowed three runs through the first four innings of his start on May 30 against Oakland and, to say the least, he wasn’t happy.

Rangers going for season sweep of Royals (Jul 16, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Texas Rangers are not just going for a three-game series sweep Sunday of the Kansas City Royals.

Nationals go for rare four-game sweep vs. Reds (Jul 16, 2017)

CINCINNATI — The National League East-leading Washington Nationals will be looking for their seventh win in nine games on Sunday against a team that’s at the bottom of the standings in its division.

Quintana to make Cubs' debut versus Orioles (Jul 16, 2017)

BALTIMORE– Jose Quintana will make his debut with the Cubs on Sunday as Chicago tries to complete a sweep of its weekend series with the Baltimore Orioles.

Tigers' Sanchez hopes to continue turnaround vs. Jays (Jul 16, 2017)

DETROIT — Perhaps Marco Estrada can learn a thing or two from Anibal Sanchez.

Giants hope to continue turnaround against Padres (Jul 16, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — The San Francisco Giants go for a series win on Sunday against the San Diego Padres. The game wraps up an abbreviated three-game trip as the Giants then return to San Francisco for a 10-game homestand.

Red-hot Dodgers try for sweep of Marlins (Jul 16, 2017)

MIAMI — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ chances at a three-game sweep just got better.

Diamondbacks look for Godley help against Braves (Jul 16, 2017)

ATLANTA — The Arizona Diamondbacks starter with the lowest ERA isn’t Zack Greinke or fellow All-Star Game selection Robbie Ray.

Bruce, Lugo power Mets to 9-3 win over reeling Rockies (Jul 15, 2017)

NEW YORK (AP) Jay Bruce and pitcher Seth Lugo homered during an early barrage that sent the New York Mets past Colorado 9-3 on Saturday night for their second straight lopsided victory over the reeling Rockies out of the All-Star break.

Arrieta beats former team, pitches Cubs over Orioles 10-3 (Jul 15, 2017)

BALTIMORE (AP) Making his first appearance at Camden Yards since he was traded by Baltimore four years ago, Jake Arrieta settled down after a wild start to hold the Orioles to four hits over 6 2/3 innings and lead the Chicago Cubs to a 10-3 win Saturday night.

Shaw's HR in the 8th give Brewers 3-2 win over Phillies (Jul 15, 2017)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Travis Shaw hit his 20th home run of the season leading off the bottom of the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2 on Saturday night.

Lynn shuts down Pirates as Cardinals cruise 4-0 (Jul 15, 2017)

PITTSBURGH (AP) Lance Lynn worked 6 1/3 innings and added a rare run-scoring double at the plate as the St. Louis Cardinals cooled off the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-0 on Saturday night.

Bellinger becomes 1st Dodgers rookie to hit for cycle

MIAMI (AP) Cody Bellinger became the first rookie in Dodgers history to hit for the cycle when he tripled in the seventh inning Saturday against the Miami Marlins.

LEADING OFF: Quintana debuts for Cubs, Yanks-Bosox twinbill

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Sunday:

Red Sox put game under protest after strange play vs Yanks

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox are playing their game against the New York Yankees under protest after a strange play in the 11th inning at Fenway Park.

Ryan Braun considered day-to-day for rest of season

MILWAUKEE (AP) Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Ryan Braun, who has struggled with a strain in his left calf for several weeks, will be evaluated daily for the reminder of the season, manager Craig Counsell said before Saturday night’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.

'Nap Room' is perk to keep baseball players perky

BOSTON (AP) Day-night doubleheaders. Cross-country travel. Rain delays and extra innings.

Cobb hopes to pitch Rays by Angels (Jul 15, 2017)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Alex Cobb will start on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, wearing a Tampa Bay Rays uniform.

Indians' Kluber looks to level series vs. A's (Jul 15, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Cleveland Indians right-hander Corey Kluber missed almost the entire month of May with an upper-back injury but still ranks among the strikeout leaders in American league with 123 in 93 1/3 innings.

Giants' Bumgarner returns Saturday against Padres (Jul 15, 2017)

SAN DIEGO — Some will say the wheels fell off for the San Francisco Giants after ace Madison Bumgarner tumbled from his dirt bike.

Rangers, Royals toil to stay in contention (Jul 15, 2017)

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are both hovering around .500, but both have postseason aspirations.

White Sox face Mariners ace Hernandez (Jul 15, 2017)

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox head into the second half without their top pitcher. The Seattle Mariners, meanwhile, are preparing to move ahead with ace Felix Hernandez at complete health and hoping to discover a bit of his old form as the teams continue a three-game series on Saturday.

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