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LEADING OFF: Heston starts Giants-Cubs series, McCann ailing

New York Yankees Brian McCann watches a sixth-inning RBI double in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
New York Yankees Brian McCann watches a sixth-inning RBI double in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens) New York Yankees Brian McCann watches a sixth-inning RBI double in a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium in New York, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

By Associated Press 2 min read

A look at what’s happening all around the major leagues today:

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CHARTING HESTON

San Francisco rookie Chris Heston pitches at Wrigley Field to begin a four-game series between teams that are neck-and-neck in the race for the second NL wild card. Heston, who threw a no-hitter earlier this season, is 5-0 with a 2.44 ERA in eight starts since his last loss June 14 to Arizona. Jason Hammel (6-5, 3.13 ERA) starts for the Cubs.

PLANNING AHEAD