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Run-Starved Pirates Eye Series Win Over Reds Behind Heaney After snapping a four-game skid with a tight 1-0 win on Tuesday, the Pittsburgh Pirates are hoping to string together consecutive victories for the first time in nearly a month. With the rubber match against the Cincinnati Reds set for Wednesday afternoon, the Pirates will turn to Andrew Heaney to help


Tigers turn to bullpen in bid for series win vs. Cardinals The Detroit Tigers are adapting on the fly. With right-hander Reese Olson landing on the 15-day injured list due to a finger injury, manager A.J. Hinch has made strategic changes to his pitching rotation. Originally scheduled to pitch against his former team, Jack Flaherty will now start Thursday’s series


Guardians and Twins Hope Weather Finally Cooperates in Minneapolis After two consecutive days of rain delays, the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins are itching to get back on the field. With two games on the schedule for Wednesday, both teams are hoping the weather finally gives them a break — and a chance to shift the focus from forecasts to


Cubs vs Marlins The Chicago Cubs visit loanDepot park to face the Miami Marlins in the rubber game of their three-game series on Wednesday, May 21 at 1:10 PM ET. Expect mostly sunny skies, warm and humid conditions with afternoon breezes, a high near 94°F and a low around 78°F. Cubs’ Offensive Surge Chicago erupted for a season-high 14 runs


Giants vs Royals The San Francisco Giants tinker with their rotation by starting Hayden Birdsong against the Kansas City Royals at Oracle Park on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:15 PM PT. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 68°F and an evening low of 51°F. Birdsong Steps Up Right-hander Hayden Birdsong (1-0, 2.31 ERA) makes his first career start
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Angels vs Athletics The Los Angeles Angels visit the Oakland Athletics’ new Riverfront Park in West Sacramento on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:10 PM PT. Expect clear skies and warm conditions, with a high near 89°F and an evening low around 55°F. Angels on the Rise Los Angeles seeks a season-best fifth straight win after a 4-3 opener victory fueled


Diamondbacks vs Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks visit Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:10 PM PT. Expect clear skies early with temperatures reaching a high of 75°F and cooling to around 58°F by first pitch. D-backs’ Unshakable Confidence Arizona has won five of its last six games in Los Angeles, outscoring the Dodgers
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Tigers vs Cardinals The Detroit Tigers visit Busch Stadium to face the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday, May 20 at 7:15 PM CT. Expect times of clouds and sun with strong thunderstorms possible late, with hail and damaging winds, a high near 81°F and a low around 56°F. Tarik Skubal’s Length Needed Reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal (4-2,
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Guardians vs Twins The Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins resume their suspended game in the top of the fourth inning at Target Field at 5:10 PM CT, followed by the regularly scheduled opener around 5:40 PM CT—weather permitting. Expect breezy, chilly rain with a high near 45°F and a low around 44°F. Resumed Game and Doubleheader Details Monday’s contest paused
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