Kansas City Royals (31-29, fourth in the AL Central) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (33-26, second in the NL Central) St. Louis; Tuesday, 7:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (3-6, 4.33 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Nationals host the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday to start a three-game series. Washington is 28-31 overall and 13-14 at home. The Nationals are 11-7 in games decided by one run.

Houston Astros (32-27, second in the AL West) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (22-38, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Lance McCullers (0-1, 5.89 ERA, ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics play the Minnesota Twins after losing seven in a row. The Athletics have a 23-38 record overall and a 9-20 record in home games. The Athletics have the second-ranked team ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Tylor Megill (4-4, 3.52 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 72 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (0-0, 4.91 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, six strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets will attempt to ...