BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Colorado Rockies aiming to extend a three-game road winning streak. Colorado has gone 16-43 at home and 32-89 overall. The Rockies have ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Red Sox host the Miami Marlins on Friday to open a three-game series. Boston has a 66-56 record overall and a 39-22 record at home. The Red Sox rank 10th in MLB play with 149 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants aim to break their five-game slide when they play the Tampa Bay Rays. San Francisco has a 59-62 record overall and a 29-31 record at home. The Giants have a 23-6 ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Braxton Ashcraft (3-2, 3.19 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 33 strikeouts); Cubs: Colin Rea (9-5, 4.09 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 85 strikeouts) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Texas Rangers on Friday. Toronto has a 40-20 record in home games and a 71-51 record overall. Blue Jays hitters have a ...