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The Colorado Rockies are hoping to hit the .500 mark Saturday and then use it as a springboard to more notable accomplishments. The New York Mets will be looking to avoid slipping another game closer to .500 while climbing out of the funk that has imperiled their chances at defending the National League pennant. The Rockies try to reach .500 for the first time in more than two months Saturday night when they visit the Mets in the third contest of a four-game series at Citi Field. Continue to Article

July 30, 2016 1:29:am EST

Something going to have to give Saturday when Kansas City's Ian Kennedy matches up against Texas' Martin Perez. Kennedy, the subject of trade rumors, is 0-3 in July and 6.9 with a 4.41 ERA in a disappointing season for the right-hander. At least Perez (7-7) knows how Kennedy is feeling. Continue to Article

July 30, 2016 12:21:am EST

Rougned Odor homered twice, and A.J. Griffin also went a little deeper for the Texas Rangers. Odor hit a ball into the second deck of seats for the second game in a row, along with another solo shot that just cleared the wall, and Griffin had his longest outing in seven starts since coming off the disabled list in the Rangers' 8-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night. Continue to Article

July 29, 2016 11:58:pm EST

Kansas City Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain has been reinstated from the disabled list after missing a month with a left hamstring strain. With Cain rejoining the Royals before their game Friday night in Texas, rookie outfielder Brett Eibner was optioned to Triple-A Omaha. Cain hit .290 with eight home runs and 39 RBIs in 73 games before missing 25 games. Continue to Article

July 29, 2016 5:57:pm EST