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The Oakland Athletics took three of four from Minnesota this weekend while the Astros completed a sweep of the Angels. The puts Houston a mere one and a half games ahead of Oakland in the AL West, setting the stage for the final head-to-head series between the two clubs. Now the series shifts to Houston, kicking off tonight with Brett Anderson — who has not allowed a run in his past two starts and is on a streak of 17 consecutive scoreless innings — taking on Gerrit Cole. Continue to Article

August 27, 2018 2:25:pm EST

Cubs rookie David Bote tries to keep his sensational rookie season rolling in a game against Cincinnati. The 25-year-old didn't get much hype as a prospect, but he's finding the spotlight regularly in the majors, with each of his five home runs either tying the game or putting the Cubs ahead. Mike Fiers has given Oakland a major boost in its pursuit of the Astros in the AL West, a trend the right-hander will try to continue against Minnesota. Continue to Article

August 25, 2018 2:10:am EST

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout changed his Players’ Weekend nickname to honor his brother-in-law Aaron Cox, who died last week, on Friday night against the Houston Astros. (Getty Images) For the first time in more than three weeks, Los Angeles Angels Continue to Article

August 24, 2018 11:21:pm EST

As fantasy baseball nears its playoff stretch, some players are available that can help you push the power totals. It's also a good week to stream starters given some of the matchups. KENDRYS MORALES, 1B, Toronto Blue Jays (24 percent owned in CBSSports.com leagues) — The veteran slugger has been on a power surge recently. Continue to Article

August 24, 2018 3:06:pm EST