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It's been nearly two months since Clayton Kershaw last took the mound for Los Angeles, and what's happened in his absence has been pretty encouraging for the Dodgers. Kershaw's last appearance came in a loss to Pittsburgh on June 26, and Los Angeles trailed San Francisco by eight games in the NL West following that game. Since then, the Dodgers are 27-19 without their ace - and they now lead the division by a half-game. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 2:09:am EST

The Orioles are falling in the AL East standings and letting the pack catch up for the final wild card. Dallas Keuchel was solid through eight innings, Yulieski Gurriel got a hit in his major league debut and the Houston Astros beat the Orioles 5-3 in a rain-delayed victory Sunday. The Astros won the last three games in the four-game series, outscoring Baltimore 32-13 over that stretch. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 10:10:pm EST

Dallas Keuchel gave the Houston Astros the kind of performance they expect each time the left-hander takes the mound. Now, Keuchel might be coming around at the perfect time for his team. Keuchel was solid through eight innings, Yulieski Gurriel got a hit in his major league debut and the Astros beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 in a rain-delayed victory Sunday. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 9:54:pm EST

Matthew Pouliot has thoughts on Carlos Gomez in Texas and some closer chatter in this week's Strike Zone. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 6:13:pm EST

Houston Astros manager A.J. Hinch has already described Yulieski Gurriel as an international star. Now, the 32-year-old Cuban will get a chance to make his mark at the major league level. Gurriel was called up Sunday by Houston from Triple-A Fresno and set to make his debut as the designated hitter against Baltimore. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 2:13:pm EST