Dazed and confused … Mayor de Blasio’s fight against “toxic whiteness” in city schools is confusing America’s heartland. Greg Guelcher, vice chair, Democratic club: “For Iowans, you say ‘toxic whiteness’ people would go … ‘huh?’ If you explained it they’d still be confused.” Our mayor is good at that, Greg. With his presidential campaign gaining speed, rumor has it NYC School Chancellor Richard Carranza, looking to wipe out “white-supremacy culture,” will be named his running mate.

Texas, hovering around .500, returns to Arlington where it is 17-8. Rangers power hitters will see Kansas City’s Jacob Junis, ERA 5.58 on the season. Mike Minor throws for Texas. His ERA is 2.55, 1.95 over his past six starts. Should handle the Royals’ minor league lineup. 20 units on Texas and 10 units on the Indians. Meanwhile, hot and cold Carlos Carrasco is 2-0 against the White Sox this year and has yet to surrender a run.

After a 1:30 wind/rain delay the Phils blew away the Cards 11-4. Genesis Cabrera, making his MLB debut, was rocked for five runs in 3 ²/₃ innings. Phillies with four homers on night. Aaron Nola is 6-0 after allowing one run. Victory lifts us to +129 bunnings.