A look at whats happening all around the majors today:---PITCHING INTwo of the NLs ERA leaders square off when the Cubs Jason Hammel (7-4, 2.58) faces the Mets Jacob deGrom (3-4, 2.67). Hammel has lost three of his past four starts despite a 3.70 ERA, including a hard-luck 6-1 loss to Miami last time out in which Hammel allowed two runs in six innings. Luck hasnt been on deGroms side, either. The right-hander hasnt won since April 30, and New York lost 1-0 to Julio Teheran and the Braves in his last start.RELIEF NEEDEDAfter losing two straight to the Yankees on game-ending plays in the ninth inning, the Rangers and their struggling bullpen continue a 10-game road trip at Minnesota. Texas leads the majors with nine walk-off defeats, and no other team had more than five entering Thursday. Despite boasting the best record in the AL, Texas has the highest bullpen ERA (4.88) in the league. Despite all of that, the Rangers are an impressive 17-6 in one-run games.NO PLACE LIKE HOMECorey Seager and the Dodgers begin a season-high 10-game homestand with three games against the Rockies. Los Angeles banged-up rotation took another hit Thursday with news that Clayton Kershaw was headed for the disabled list , and newly acquired Bud Norris is expected to start the opener against Colorado. The Dodgers have been buoyed in the meantime by blossoming shortstop Corey Seager, who hit .337 with seven home runs and a 1.053 OPS in June.POWERLESS ANGELSThe Angels are 32-47 entering a three-game series in Boston, putting them on pace for the worst record in franchise history. Manager Mike Scioscia held a closed-door meeting after the team lost for the ninth time in 10 games Wednesday, and although everybody described the meeting as relatively upbeat, the Angels didnt emerge with any big ideas on how to slow a season going south. Among the reasons for Los Angeles struggles: the Angels rank in the bottom third of the AL in home runs and slugging percentage. We know weve seen some guys performing at their absolute worst for the first half, and we know theyre better than that, Scioscia said. Thats going to be our goal, to get those guys going in the right direction. ... I dont think these guys are taking losing in stride. I think thats a positive.WELCOME BACKAnthony DeSclafani (2-0, 1.52) looks for another solid start in a game against the Nationals. DeSclafani has been mostly dominant for the Reds since making his season debut in early June after recovering from an oblique injury. Last time out, the 26-year-old right-hander threw eight innings of five-hit ball in a 3-0 win over San Diego. Washington counters with right-hander Tanner Roark (7-5, 2.96).DOMINANT FOR DETROITTigers right-hander Michael Fulmer (7-2) looks to extend his stretch of allowing one run or fewer over eight consecutive starts against the Rays. His current seven-game run ties Justin Verlander (2011) and Al Benton (1945) for the longest by a Tigers pitcher since 1913. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Karl-Mecklenburg-Jersey/ . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Brian-Dawkins-Jersey/ . The 31-year-old Spain midfielder hasnt played since Madrid lost in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid in May due to back and foot injuries. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Brandon-Mcmanus-Jersey/ . Emery skated the length of the ice and fought an unwilling Holtby during the third period of the Flyers 7-0 loss Friday night in Philadelphia. He was given 29 penalty minutes, including a game misconduct. But Emery did not face even a disciplinary hearing with NHL senior vice president of player safety Brendan Shanahan because rules 46. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Adam-Gotsis-Jersey/ . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. http://www.broncosrookiestore.com/Broncos-Shaquil-Barrett-Jersey/ . 10 VCU 85-67 on Thursday night at the Puerto Rico Tip-Off. The Seminoles (4-0) have scored at least 80 points in each of their games. Danica Patrick grew up in Chicago, she has thrown out the first pitch at Wrigley Field twice and she has even had to sing during the seventh-inning stretch, but does she think the Cubs can win it all?How did you become a Cubs fan? I grew up in Illinois and have a place in Chicago. Anyone who knows a Chicagoan knows we have a lot of pride and excitement for our home teams.What is your favorite memory of the Cubs? Ive thrown out the first pitch twice over the years. I stood on top of the mound both times, not in front of it, and I basically had the same exact pitch each time. It like one-hopped right in front of home plate and into the catchers mitt. They werent perfect, but I was on top of the mound and they were straight and there was no running for the ball. So, I consider that a mild success. I think that my seventh-inning stretch song probably made like a Not Top-10 list on SportsCenter for a keep-your-day-job kind of thing, which I dont care because I am not a singer.dddddddddddd But I am an athlete, so I think the pitch has to go well, so I could have cared less that they didnt think I sang well.Does this season feel different for the team? Everyone has a bit of nagging anxiety. Its been more than 100 years or something, but there are a lot of fans that are excited and ready to see great things happen. I mean, look at Cleveland. Miraculous things can happen. It can be the first time that something has been done in a long time just like the Cavs winning from a 3-1 deficit for the first time in history in the NBA Finals. Youve got to believe in great things.What would it mean to you to see the Cubs win the World Series? I have to say it would be pretty incredible to see the Cubs win the World Series. Wholesale Hoodies NFL Shirts Outlet Jerseys NFL Wholesale Cheap NFL Jerseys Free Shipping Wholesale Jerseys Cheap Cheap NFL Jerseys China Wholesale Jerseys Wholesale NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys ' ' '