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The Detroit Tigers haven't played their best baseball during the last two weeks but finally have a chance to get back on track when they open a three-game series against the last-place Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Target Field. The Tigers, 4-6 in their last 10 games and clinging to viability in the American League Central standings, have played a grueling schedule since the month began, including series against postseason contenders Seattle and Kansas City as well as division leaders Texas and Boston. Minnesota is neither, and since going 15-11 in July, the Twins have stumbled to a 9-11 start in August, including a four-game series sweep last weekend at the hands of the surging Royals. Continue to Article

August 22, 2016 11:20:pm EST

After losing their past three games, the Pittsburgh Pirates will try to turn things around when they open a three-game series against the Houston Astros at PNC Park on Monday. The Pirates (62-59) will enter the series after being swept by the Miami Marlins over the weekend, while the Astros (64-60) won their past three games, against the Baltimore Orioles. "It's a snapshot of the way a baseball seasons goes," Pirates manager Clint Hurdle said. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 10:11:pm EST

At the plate, the Oakland Athletics have been punchless this season. According to Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle, designated hitter Billy Butler missed two games against the Chicago White Sox after being injured during an altercation with teammate Danny Valencia. Manager Bob Melvin would not comment on the incident, which occurred Friday night, according to sources. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 8:38:pm EST

Jose Urena's start Sunday had little resemblance to his previous outing. Urena allowed two runs and four hits in six innings, and the Miami Marlins rallied past the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 to complete a three-game sweep. Christian Yelich homered in the first inning and Miami added a pair of unearned runs in sweeping a series for the sixth time this season. Continue to Article

August 21, 2016 6:14: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

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