MLB Previews

D-backs’ Zac Gallen Eyes Rebound Performance vs. Cardinals 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

Reds’ Hunter Greene Returns from Injury to Face Cubs in Series Opener 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 Ready

Paul Skenes Stays Put as Pirates Host Brewers in Marquee Matchup 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,

Nationals Take Momentum into Series Opener Against Giants The Washington Nationals are finding their rhythm, and there’s no better time for it. On Friday, they’ll host the San Francisco Giants to begin a three-game set, riding high on a season-best five-game win streak. Fueled by fresh faces, clutch hits, and just the right amount of luck, Washington looks to keep

Game Preview: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays The Toronto Blue Jays arrive in St. Petersburg to open a three-game series against the host Tampa Bay Rays on Friday, looking to extend their recent winning momentum. Both teams have shown flashes of strong play and will aim to establish dominance early in this American League East matchup. Find more

Tigers Lean on Jackson Jobe to Rebound Against Guardians After a tough 7-0 shutout loss in the series opener, the Detroit Tigers are looking for a bounce-back performance Friday night. They’ll hand the ball to rookie right-hander Jackson Jobe, who’s quietly become a good luck charm in the Motor City. Detroit hasn’t lost in any of Jobe’s eight starts this

Ronald Acuna Jr. Returns as Braves Host Struggling Padres Friday night’s series opener between the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres at Truist Park carries a bit more excitement than your average late-May MLB matchup. That’s because Ronald Acuna Jr. is back—and Braves fans couldn’t be more thrilled. The reigning NL MVP is set to make his return to

Game Preview: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox After a rainout on Thursday, the Boston Red Sox will host the Baltimore Orioles in a day-night split doubleheader on Friday to kick off their four-game series. Both teams are looking to find consistency as the season progresses. For more on upcoming games and odds, check out the MLB Scores and Odds.

Rangers and White Sox Clash Amid Offensive Struggles If you’re hoping for a fireworks show when the Texas Rangers visit the Chicago White Sox this weekend, you might want to manage expectations. These two squads have been in a scoring slump, and Friday’s series opener sets the tone for what could be a gritty, pitcher-dominated three-game stretch. The White Sox