The Houston Astros face the Arizona Diamondbacks in the second game of a 3-game set at Chase Field in Phoenix Tuesday.

Third baseman Eugenio Suarez heads a list of outstanding MLB players nearing the end of their Diamondbacks contracts.

The Arizona Diamondbacks went heavy on pitching prospects on the second and final day of the MLB draft, also choosing a player with a familiar name.

The Diamondbacks suffered a tough defeat at home against the Houston Astros, dropping to 5 1/2 games back in the wild-card chase.

José Ramírez had a three-run homer in the first inning, Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-run single in the seventh and the Cleveland Guardians pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.

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Diamondbacks starter Eduardo Rodriguez hasn't pitched since a loss on July 10 in San Diego. He's given up five home runs in his past two starts.