Will Dodgers salvage finale against Padres? The Dodgers understood that it would take time to adjust to the rhythms of new manager Dave Roberts and rearrange some of the pieces in the starting rotation. Yet they certainly didn’t expect to be sitting below .500 near the end of May.
Author: Brad Burns
Rockies to enjoy breakthrough vs. Pirates? Colorado’s brutal road trip still has a long way to go, but a victory in this afternoon’s rubber contest against Pittsburgh would do a lot to ease the sting of being away from that crazy altitude.
Will Nationals’ Scherzer shut down Marlins? Washington’s Max Scherzer has few equals in terms of strikeouts. The problem is that the same rule applies when referring to the righty’s habit of serving up homers.
Can Reds steal one from scorching Mariners? Following today’s series finale vs. Seattle, Cincinnati will see this round of interleague action come to a merciful end. Rest assured, however, that the road-loving Mariners intend to draw out the misery.
Pitching duel to mark Cards-D-backs finale? This weekend’s Cardinals-Diamondbacks series certainly hasn’t been short on late-inning drama. Still, Mike Matheny would gladly accept just a little less excitement in today’s rubber match.
Can Dodgers, Wood overcome Padres? Despite an army of quality arms and no shortage of high-profile bats, the Dodgers have dipped below .500. Might one of their lesser-known hurlers be the man to snap the skid?
Giants’ Cain to continue comeback vs. Cubs? For the first time in years, Matt Cain seems to have his head above water. But the San Francisco hurler must do better than that if he hopes to topple the majors’ best team today.
Indians to keep pace with robust BoSox bats? First-place Boston doesn’t exactly look as if it requires a lot of help at the moment. Adding another plus arm to the rotation, though, never hurt anyone.
Can Nationals solve Marlins’ Fernandez? Two of the most exciting young hurlers in the National League lock horns tonight, but does Miami’s fireballer have what it takes to halt a three-game losing streak?
Another offensive show for Cards, D-backs? Mike Matheny resorted to using a position player as a pitcher in Friday’s affair. Odds are, this afternoon’s situation on the mound will be markedly better for the St. Louis skipper.