The Diamondbacks made a roster move ahead of their series finale against the Royals by placing right-hander Ryan Thompson on ...

The Diamondbacks made a roster move ahead of their series finale against the Royals by placing right-hander Ryan Thompson on ...

Nick Pivetta returns to Philadelphia as a visitor for first time, allows one run in six innings; Dylan Cease allows four runs in his six innings ...

RBI double and Nick Pivetta struck out six in seven innings to lead the San Diego Padres past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 ...

This version of Nick Pivetta is barely recognizable from the version of Pivetta that broke into the big leagues with the ...

Manny Machado hit a three-run double and Canada’s Nick Pivetta allowed one run and struck out six in seven innings to lead ...

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts were both suspended a game after an on-the-field exchange on Thursday.

It's Friday, June 20 and the Royals (37-38) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (40-34). Michael Lorenzen is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Nick Pivetta for San Diego.

Kansas City Royals (37-38, fourth in the AL Central) vs. San Diego Padres (40-34, third in the NL West) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA, ...

The Padres return home at 6:40 p.m. Friday to host Kansas City in the opener of a six-game home stand. Nick Pivetta (7-2, 3.40) starts against the Royals’ Michael Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91).

Royals at Padres projected starters RHP Michael Lorenzen vs. RHP Nick Pivetta Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY Lorenzen (4-7, 4.91 ERA) makes his 15th start.