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Friday night’s clash between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets isn’t just a rematch of last season’s National League Championship Series — it’s also a chance for two struggling offenses to find their rhythm. With both teams needing a jolt, the series opener at Citi Field comes at a pivotal moment in their seasons. The Mets snapped a season-high three-game losing streak with a 5-1 win over the Red Sox on Wednesday, but their offensive issues linger. Juan Soto and Pete Alonso — two of the team’s biggest bats — continue to scuffle. Combined, they went just 1-for-8 with five strikeouts in the win. Soto is batting .143 over his last 10 games, while Alonso has hit just

Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen is facing an uncharacteristically rough start to his 2024 season. As he prepares to take the mound Friday night against the St. Louis Cardinals, Gallen is hoping to put his recent struggles behind him and regain the form that once made him one of the National League’s most reliable arms. Gallen (3-5, 5.14 ERA) is coming off a particularly tough outing against the Colorado Rockies in which he allowed six runs on eight hits, including four home runs, across five innings. It was a continuation of a troubling trend, as he has now given up 10 long balls this season — nearly matching last year’s total of 13 in just 10 starts. Despite showing promise

The Cincinnati Reds are welcoming back a key piece of their pitching rotation as All-Star right-hander Hunter Greene is set to return from the 15-day injured list on Friday night. His first assignment? A high-stakes showdown against the division-leading Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park. Greene (4-2, 2.36 ERA) had been sidelined since May 7 after feeling tightness during warmups before the fourth inning of a start against Atlanta. An MRI later revealed a Grade 1 groin strain, prompting a precautionary stint on the IL. The hard-throwing righty returned to action with a 35-pitch simulated game last Sunday, reporting no discomfort and feeling ready to go. Prior to his injury, Greene ranked third in the majors with 61 strikeouts

Pittsburgh’s Friday night game against the Milwaukee Brewers won’t just be another notch in the regular season schedule—it’s a statement game. And the statement has already begun: Paul Skenes isn’t going anywhere. After days of swirling trade rumors, Pirates GM Ben Cherington made it clear—Skenes is staying put. Now, the 22-year-old phenom will take the mound at home with a little more peace of mind and a lot more to prove. It’s not just a big night for Skenes, though. The game features a dream pitching matchup with Milwaukee’s ace Freddy Peralta, and it comes at a time when both clubs are searching for rhythm—albeit from very different angles. Trade whispers can quickly gain momentum, especially when they involve top-tier