Weather to watch
Chicago Cubs at Pittsburgh Pirates: A 40 percent chance of thunderstorms throughout the evening hours in Pittsburgh.
Who’s hot?
The Seattle Mariners have won five straight heading into a three-game series with the struggling Cleveland Indians.
Giants catcher Buster Posey has hit safely in 28 of his last 33 games, batting .424 (50-for-118) with nine home runs, 34 RBIs and 21 walks.
Who’s cold?
The Minnesota Twins have dropped five straight games heading into a three-game set in Oakland.
Key stat
Dodgers starting pitcher Chad Billingsley is now 6-0 with a 1.30 ERA since the All-star break. He had lost five straight starts prior to the break.
Game of the day
New York Yankees at Chicago White Sox (+104, 9.5)
Injury that shouldn’t be overlooked
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Austin Collie was forced out of Sunday’s preseason tilt with the Steelers after taking a blow to the head in the first quarter. Collie has a history of concussion issues and will be evaluated for concussion symptoms throughout the week.
Notable quotable
"They're spending a lot of time getting Brandon [Weeden] ready. I'm spending a lot of time in my playbook and watching a lot of tape. I feel pretty comfortable with what we're doing."- Browns quarterback Colt McCoy on being a reserve.
Betting news and notes
-The Tampa Bay Rays responded with a franchise-record 37 runs in their four-game series against the Angels after being victims to the perfect game by Felix Hernandez last Wednesday.
-Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira (left wrist inflammation) has missed the last three games but is expected to start Monday.
-Oakland Athletics right-hander A.J. Griffin (shoulder) threw a bullpen session and could be activated off the DL on Monday.
-The Mariners have allowed a total of eight runs during their winning streak. Seattle has also won eight in a row against AL Central opponents.
-Dodgers’ manager Don Mattingly will return Monday after serving a two-game suspension for excessive arguing Thursday in Pittsburgh.
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