MLB

Jamie Garcia makes the first major league start of his career this afternoon when the St. Louis Cardinals try and complete a four- game sweep of the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium.

The Colorado Rockies will try and complete their first- ever four-game sweep of the Pittsburgh Pirates this afternoon at Coors Field.

Cliff Lee looks to continue his remarkable campaign this afternoon when the Cleveland Indians take on the Seattle Mariners in the finale of a three- game set at Safeco Field.

The Chicago White Sox will try to rebound from a poor effort on Saturday and maintain their slim lead in the AL Central, as they conclude a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.

The Minnesota Twins take aim at their eighth consecutive home win today, as they wrap up a three-game set with the Texas Rangers at the Metrodome.

The Boston Red Sox will try to snap a four-game road losing streak this evening, as they wrap up a three-game set with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium.

All-Star right-hander Edinson Volquez has a chance to give Cincinnati a positive start to the second half today when the Reds close out a four-game series with the visiting New York Mets at Great American Ball Park.

Justin Verlander appears to be back in form and he will try to help the Detroit Tigers earn a split of a four-game set with the Baltimore Orioles, as the teams wrap up the series today at Camden Yards.

The Tampa Bay Rays will try to continue their dominance at home, as they wrap up a three-game set with Toronto Blue Jays today at Tropicana Field.

All-Star right-hander Edinson Volquez has a chance to give Cincinnati a positive start to the second half today when the Reds close out a four-game series with the visiting New York Mets at Great American Ball Park.