Padres at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 15  —  It's Friday, August 15 and the Padres (69-52) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (68-53).  Clayton Kershaw will take the mound for Los Angeles, while San Diego will announce …

A special win: How the Brewers tied their franchise record with 13 straight victories  —  CINCINNATI — The Milwaukee Brewers just keep streaking, and now they've matched the franchise record for consecutive wins at 13.  —  The Brewers rallied from seven runs down through two innings Friday night …

Pirates recall relievers Evan Sisk and Colin Holderman from Triple-A; cut lefty Ryan Borucki  —  CHICAGO — The Pittsburgh Pirates recalled left-handed pitcher Evan Sisk and right-hander Colin Holderman from Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday before their series opener against the Cubs in Chicago.

Brewers activate All-Star rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski from injured list  —  CINCINNATI — Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher Jacob Misiorowski has been activated from the injured list after missing about 2½ weeks with a left tibia contusion.  —  The move potentially clears …

Trade Ketel Marte?  Teammates grumbling about Arizona Diamondbacks' puzzling star … For two days in Texas, Ketel Marte put the Diamondbacks on his shoulders.  He clubbed a pair of go-ahead, ninth-inning homers.  He made sparkling defensive plays.  He ran the bases aggressively.

Joey Cantillo used his time in the bullpen to propel himself forward as a starting pitcher  —  The bullpen used to be a place where failed starters would go to kickstart their career or provide a path for a bounce-back.  Mariano Rivera started 10 games for the Yankees in his rookie season.

Everything you need to know about MLB Players' Weekend  —  MLB Players' Weekend is almost here.  Back for a second consecutive year, Players' Weekend is all about giving today's stars the space to express themselves and highlight the people and causes that are most important to them.