Community Picks: Colorado Rockies 0% vs Texas Rangers 0%

The Los Angeles Dodgers — who were seven games back in the NL West when Clayton Kershaw went down with a back injury on June 28 — have tied the San Francisco Giants for the top spot in the division. If you would have told a Dodgers fan this arc of events back on June 28, they would argued to have you committed. The Dodgers slugged their way past the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night, a 9-3 win that was L.A.’s fourth straight. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 3:06:am EST

When the Rockies and Rangers move their series to Texas on Wednesday, Colorado will be looking to stabilize its bullpen. The Rangers, meanwhile, will try to continue their torrid play as the schedule turns in their favor. Texas has more home games remaining than any team in the majors -- 30 of the final 48 -- and it owns a 34-17 at home. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 1:06:am EST

Ryan Vogelsong, the Pittsburgh Pirates' 39-year-old starting pitcher, literally gave them all he had in his first start in 2 1/2 months. Now that Vogelsong is starting again for a team that has labored all season to find a reliable rotation, the Pirates hope the right-hander can give them a similar outing Wednesday against the San Diego Padres and another veteran starter, Edwin Jackson. Vogelsong, reacquired by the Pirates this season to give them a veteran arm who could start or relieve, allowed Atlanta only one run and three hits over six innings Thursday in his first start since being slammed in the face by a Jordan Lyles pitch May 23 against the Colorado Rockies. Continue to Article

August 10, 2016 12:40:am EST