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Apr 9, 2022; Bronx, New York, USA;  New York Yankees relief pitcher Ron Marinaccio (97) looks a runner back in the fourth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
The New York Yankees placed rookie reliever Ron Marinaccio on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. He…
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are in first place of the NL Central, but their lead is slim. Here are three pitching…
Francisco Alvarez
The New York Mets have just promoted their top prospect, Francisco Alvarez to AAA. How far away is the catcher…
Jul 2, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;  St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) rounds the bases after hitting a game-winning home run during the ninth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. The Cardinals won 7-6. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
The Philadelphia Phillies will try to cool off Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado when they host St. Louis on Sunday…
Jun 28, 2022; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Robbie Ray (38) and starting pitcher George Kirby (68, right) stand in the dugout during the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
Robbie Ray relied on two pitches last season with Toronto when he won the American League’s Cy Young Award: a…
Jul 2, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago White Sox second baseman Leury Garcia (28) throws the ball toward second base against the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
The Chicago White Sox will get an opportunity to sweep a road series and improve upon their impressive interleague record…
Jun 27, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chad Kuhl (41) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
The Colorado Rockies are hoping Chad Kuhl can pick up where he left off when he takes the mound against…
Jul 2, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros left fielder Chas McCormick (20, right) is congratulated by Houston Astros catcher Korey Lee (38, left) after hitting a home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the seventh inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports
One game after a trio of players in the bottom half of the batting order recorded multi-hit games, the Houston…
Jun 27, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (24) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has allowed 16 home runs in 13 starts this season. McKenzie (4-6, 4.03 ERA) will…
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) throws a pitch in the second inning of the MLB National League game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, June 23, 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers At Cincinnati Reds
Back closer to sea level, Clayton Kershaw will look to put one of his worst starts in recent memory behind…
Jul 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ (8), Chicago Cubs center fielder Narciso Crook (24), and Chicago Cubs center fielder Christopher Morel (5) celebrate after the 3-1 win against the Boston Red Sox at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Quinn Harris-USA TODAY Sports
While the Boston Red Sox are suddenly slumping, the Chicago Cubs find themselves amid one of their better stretches of…
Jul 2, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pinch hitter Jose Miranda (left center) reacts with center fielder Nick Gordon (1), designated hitter Byron Buxton (25), left fielder Alex Kirilloff (right center) and teammates after hitting a walk off single against Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher Jorge Lopez (not pictured) during the ninth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports
Left-hander Devin Smeltzer will take the mound as the Minnesota Twins try to complete a three-game sweep of the visiting…
Jun 28, 2022; Kansas City, Missouri, USA;  Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray (22) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-USA TODAY Sports
After struggling early this season, right-hander Jon Gray is settling in nicely with the Texas Rangers. Gray (4-3, 3.89 ERA)…
Jul 2, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Isaac Paredes (17) forces out Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Cavan Biggio (8) at second base during the third inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
The Tampa Bay Rays’ doubleheader sweep of the host Toronto Blue Jays Saturday stopped their four-game losing streak and set…
Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson (7), right, is congratulated by Atlanta Braves designated hitter Ronald Acuna Jr. (13), left, after hitting three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, July 1, 2022, at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. The Atlanta Braves won, 9-1.

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The red-hot Atlanta Braves look to finish their six-game road trip with a flourish when they visit the slumping Cincinnati…