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Tyler Skaggs will pitch at Angel Stadium for the first time in two years Sunday when the Los Angeles Angels and the Boston Red Sox conclude their three-game series. The left-hander, who turned 25 on July 13, returned to major-league action Tuesday night in Kansas City after spending the past two years recuperating from Tommy John surgery. In his start against the Royals, Skaggs conceded just three hits and one walk in seven shutout innings while collecting five strikeouts in the Angels' 13-0 romp. Continue to Article

July 31, 2016 2:10:am EST

Nate Grimm discusses two big trades made Saturday, one involving Mark Melancon and another including Jonathan Lucroy, in Sunday's Daily Dose. Continue to Article

July 31, 2016 1:16:am EST

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