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Kansas City Royals (20-19) at Oakland Athletics (22-22), 4:05 p.m. (ET)

"A quality start by Mendoza might be necessary for Kansas City, which has lost three of its last four games.

Wood solid as Cubs cruise past Rockies 9-1

Wood (4-2) allowed two hits while striking out two for his major league-leading eighth quality start.

Giants hit 3 HRs to back Lincecum, beat Braves 5-1

"In just his third quality start in eight outings, Lincecum allowed a season-low two hits after being tagged for 19 over his previous two appearances.

Orioles get out-hit again but manage 5-3 victory over Royals

Chris Tillman (3-1) won his third consecutive start and recorded his fourth straight quality start, yielding three runs on five hits over six innings with two walks and three strikeouts.

Mesoraco, Choo HRs send Reds over Braves 5-4

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Sign of the future as Cardinals' pitching prospects topple Brewers

Miller (4-2) struck out five and scattered seven hits, all singles, to claim his third quality start in six outings this season.

Dodgers' Ryu whiffs 12 with pop star PSY on hand

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Rockies' De La Rosa drops to 0-8 against Dodgers

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Reds, Bailey avoid arbitration with one-year deal

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Angels' Jason Vargas is thrilled with homecoming

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"Hopefully get the quality starts to keep us in the game, and find a way to in them.