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Shields tries to snap skid as Royals battle Astros

11:22 AM, May 22, 2013

Workhorse righty James Shields will try to end a three- start drought on Wednesday night when the Kansas City Royals visit the Houston Astros for the finale of a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.

Aces Wild: Harvey, Latos square off in Citi Field finale

10:46 AM, May 22, 2013

A pair of unbeaten early-season aces head to the mound at Citi Field on Wednesday when the Cincinnati Reds aim for a sweep of the New York Mets in the finale of a three-game series.

Tigers ace Verlander hopes to rebound against Tribe

10:41 AM, May 22, 2013

Detroit ace Justin Verlander tries to bounce back from his worst start of the season on Wednesday when the Tigers close out a brief two- game set with the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field.

Rays, Jays tangle in finale at Rogers Centre

10:41 AM, May 22, 2013

Jeremy Hellickson tries to keep Tampa Bay in the win column on Wednesday when the Rays play the rubber match of their three-game set with the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Cards try for 30th victory in finale with Padres

10:41 AM, May 22, 2013

The St. Louis Cardinals look to become the first 30-win team in the majors when they shoot for a fourth straight series triumph Wednesday in the finale of a three-game set against the San Diego Padres.

Yankees' Kuroda gets ball in rubber match with Orioles

10:39 AM, May 22, 2013

Hiroki Kuroda goes after his third straight win on Wednesday when the New York Yankees play the rubber match of their three-game series with the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards.

A's shoot for sweep of rival Rangers

10:37 AM, May 22, 2013

Oakland righty Jarrod Parker tries to lead the Athletics to a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers on Wednesday when the American League West foes finish their set at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington.

Ryu leads Dodgers into finale at Milwaukee

10:36 AM, May 22, 2013

Korean-born lefty Hyun-Jin Ryu faces the Milwaukee Brewers for the first time in his brief career on Wednesday when the Los Angeles Dodgers visit Miller Park to wrap up a three-game series.

Red Sox try to avoid the brooms in Chicago

10:36 AM, May 22, 2013

The Boston Red Sox were able to avoid getting no-hit on Tuesday night. One day later they'll try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Chicago White Sox in the finale of a three-game series.

Phillies shoot for series victory over Marlins

10:35 AM, May 22, 2013

The Philadelphia Phillies shoot for a series win over the Miami Marlins when the NL East foes clash Wednesday night.

Bumgarner, Giants eye sweep of Nationals

10:31 AM, May 22, 2013

Madison Bumgarner didn't have the type of start he anticipated the last time out and looks to redeem himself Wednesday versus the Washington Nationals at AT&T Park.

Angels hope to continue offensive onslaught versus Mariners

10:19 AM, May 22, 2013

Coming off their second 12-run game in four days, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will try to give starter C.J. Wilson a little run support on Wednesday evening in the finale of a quick two-game series with the Seattle Mariners.

Samardzija eyes another win in the Steel City

10:16 AM, May 22, 2013

Jeff Samardzija got his 2013 season off to a great start with a win over Pittsburgh back on April 1, but it took him another month and a half to find the win column for a second time.

Series up for grabs when D'Backs, Rox play rubber match at Coors

10:13 AM, May 22, 2013

A series victory is on the line Wednesday afternoon for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. It will also be a rubber match of sorts between starters Trevor Cahill and Jorge De La Rosa.

Twins' Plouffe lands on 7-day DL with concussion

10:11 AM, May 22, 2013

The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the 7-day concussion disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Braves eye sweep of Twins in matinee affair

8:57 AM, May 22, 2013

Not that scoring two or more runs is difficult to do, but the Atlanta Braves are 5-0 when doing so with Paul Maholm on the mound.

Sandoval's homer in the 10th lifts Giants over Nats

1:33 AM, May 22, 2013

Pablo Sandoval scorched a two-run home run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the San Francisco Giants to a 4-2 victory over the Washington Nationals Tuesday in the middle test of a three- game set at AT&T Park.

Angels crush Mariners behind Trout's cycle

1:08 AM, May 22, 2013

Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs and Jerome Williams tossed eight scoreless innings to lead the LA Angels of Anaheim to a 12-0 dismantling of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday.

American League Game Summary - Seattle at LA Angels of Anaheim

1:07 AM, May 22, 2013

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Mike Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs and Jerome Williams tossed ...

Descalso, Wainwright leads Cards over Padres

12:59 AM, May 22, 2013

Daniel Descalso went 3-for-3 and broke the contest open with an eighth-inning grand slam as the St. Louis Cardinals took a 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres in the middle test of a three-game set at Petco Park.

Braves rally past Twins to extend streak

12:11 AM, May 22, 2013

Freddie Freeman smacked a game-winning single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory with a 5-4 decision over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Turner Field.

Royals rally past Astros

12:11 AM, May 22, 2013

Eric Hosmer tallied two hits with two runs scored and the Kansas City Royals used a four-run eighth inning to capture a 7-3 win over the Houston Astros in the middle test of a three-game set.

Rox slip by D-Backs in 10

12:04 AM, May 22, 2013

Wilin Rosario drove in the game-winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning to lift the Colorado Rockies past the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-4, in the middle test of a three-game set at Coors Field.

Brewers down Dodgers

12:02 AM, May 22, 2013

On the strength of a four-run fifth inning, the Brewers handed former ace Zack Greinke his first career loss at Miller Park by taking a 5-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Sale will not pitch on Wednesday

11:52 PM, May 21, 2013

The Chicago White Sox announced on Tuesday that Chris Sale will not take his usual turn during Wednesday's series finale with the Boston Red Sox due to tendinitis in his left shoulder.

Straily, Cespedes help A's edge Rangers

11:22 PM, May 21, 2013

Yoenis Cespedes homered for the game's only run and Dan Straily spun seven stellar innings of two-hit ball to lift the Oakland Athletics over the Texas Rangers, 1-0, in the second installment of a three-game set at Rangers Ballpark.

Quintana, ChiSox shut down Red Sox

11:08 PM, May 21, 2013

Jose Quintana failed to allow a hit for 6 1/3 innings and Jeff Keppinger hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the fifth to help send Chicago past Boston, 3-1, in the middle test of a three-game series.

Snider slams Pirates past Cubs

10:43 PM, May 21, 2013

Travis Snider's grand slam in the sixth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Chicago Cubs, 5-4, in the opener of a three-game set at PNC Park.

National League Game Summary - Chicago at Pittsburgh

10:42 PM, May 21, 2013

Pittsburgh, PA (Sports Network) - Travis Snider's grand slam in the sixth inning lifted the Pittsburgh Pirates ...

Rays outlast Blue Jays

10:42 PM, May 21, 2013

Evan Longoria's been more than mighty over the past few weeks.

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