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The Colorado Rockies are beginning to believe they are moving toward the cusp of playoff contention. The New York Mets are starting to run out of time to prove they are a legitimate threat to defend their National League pennant. Two teams at the opposite ends of the emotional spectrum will meet Thursday afternoon when the Mets host the Rockies in the opener of a four-game series at Citi Field. Continue to Article

July 28, 2016 1:41:am EST

After playing 12 consecutive games out of the All-Star break, the Baltimore Orioles were originally due for a day off Thursday before beginning a quick three-game road trip in Toronto. Before beginning a crucial series against the Blue Jays, the Orioles first must make up a rain postponed game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Thursday night. "It's this time of year where there's a decent amount of wear and tear," Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo said. Continue to Article

July 28, 2016 1:36:am EST

The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are both looking to steady the ship going into a four-game series that opens Thursday night at Globe Life Park. The American League West-leading Rangers (58-44) have seen what was once a 10-game division lead dwindle to 2 1/2 games thanks to a 7-17 stretch. The defending World Series champion Royals (49-51) are in fourth place in the AL Central. Continue to Article

July 28, 2016 1:27:am EST

The Texas Rangers and Kansas City Royals are both looking to steady the ship going into a four-game series that opens Thursday night at Globe Life Park. The American League West-leading Rangers (58-44) have seen what was once a 10-game division lead dwindle to 2 1/2 games thanks to a 7-17 stretch. The defending World Series champion Royals (49-51) are in fourth place in the AL Central. Continue to Article

July 28, 2016 1:27:am EST

Two highly regarded second-year pitchers will try to turn around seasons that have started to go the wrong way when the Philadelphia Phillies play the Atlanta Braves on Thursday. The Phillies will send Aaron Nola (5-9, 4.75 ERA) against Atlanta's Matt Wisler (4-10, 4.92) in the opener of a four-game series at Turner Field. The Braves (35-66) won the final two games of a three-city, 10-day road trip that saw them go 3-6. Continue to Article

July 28, 2016 12:38:am EST