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In the eighth inning, Marlins catcher Jeff Mathis hit a line shot out to Herrera in center. Herrera’s first step was toward the infield, and that proved to be a costly mistake. Herrera’s poor read led to the ball sailing over his head by a fairly great distance. Continue to Article

July 22, 2016 12:40:am EST

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Zach Eflin is trying to establish himself in the majors. Pittsburgh Pirates ace Gerrit Cole already has done that but, now, he's trying to ramp up an injury-interrupted season and regain the dominance he had last year. Saturday night, for example, it's 23-year-old Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola (5-8) against a still-to-be-designated Pirates starter, who's all but certain to be 22-year-old rookie right-hander Tyler Glasnow in his second career start. Continue to Article

July 21, 2016 11:28:pm EST

If there’s one thing we know about Curt Schilling, it’s that he never runs out of things to say. On Wednesday morning, the former Boston Red Sox pitcher went on the Dan Patrick show to share his thoughts on a number of topics, including Aroldis Chapman, and not being asked to speak at the Republican National Convention. Schilling also talked about Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon and his unfortunate head injury. Continue to Article

July 21, 2016 10:08:am EST

The Los Angeles Dodgers-Washington Nationals series will feature another matchup of a veteran starting pitcher against a promising rookie in the finale on Thursday afternoon. Stephen Strasburg (13-0, 2.51 ERA) will start for the Nationals against 19-year-old Dodgers lefty Julio Urias (1-2, 4.95). In the series opener Tuesday night, it was the Nationals who started a rookie, as right-hander Reynaldo Lopez made his big league debut and was tagged with the loss after he gave up 10 hits and fanned nine in 4 2/3 innings. Continue to Article

July 21, 2016 12:46:am EST

The Milwaukee Brewers invested $50 million on Matt Garza three years ago to be their staff ace. The Pittsburgh Pirates, never one to throw money around, are paying left-hander Francisco Liriano $13 million to be their staff ace this season. The Brewers, of course, would love to see Garza pitch well -- something he's done infrequently while going 15-25 overall since signing his big contract. Continue to Article

July 21, 2016 12:16:am EST

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