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Juan Soto, Mets Attempt to Level Subway Series in Bronx Soto Embraces Bronx Return Amid Boos Juan Soto’s much-anticipated return to Yankee Stadium came with a chorus of boos from the crowd that once cheered him. In his first game back as a member of the New York Mets, Soto was held hitless but made an impact by drawing three

Hot-Hitting Cubs Eager to Keep Rolling Against White Sox Cubs Dominate in Crosstown Opener The Chicago Cubs showed no mercy in the first game of the weekend set against the visiting White Sox, exploding for a 13-3 win at Wrigley Field on Friday. The win marked the Cubs’ third in four games overall and their eighth in the last nine

Orioles Need to Turn Hits into Runs vs. Nationals Orioles’ Offensive Frustrations Mount Despite racking up 14 hits on Friday, the Baltimore Orioles couldn’t find the big ones that count, falling 4-3 to the visiting Washington Nationals. The loss extended Baltimore’s skid to four games, and once again, the team’s inability to convert with runners in scoring position proved costly.

Connor Norby, Marlins Hope to Continue Offensive Rise vs. Rays Norby Leading the Charge in Miami’s Resurgence After a sluggish start to the season, the Miami Marlins’ offense is showing signs of life — and Connor Norby is right at the heart of it. The 23-year-old third baseman delivered a clutch three-run double on Friday, helping Miami to a 9-4

Phillies Look to Take Advantage of Pirates’ Road Woes Wheeler Eyes Third Straight Win on the Mound Zack Wheeler has been as reliable as they come for the Philadelphia Phillies this season, and he’ll look to extend his hot streak on Saturday when the Phillies aim to lock up a series win over the struggling Pittsburgh Pirates. Wheeler (4-1, 2.95

D-backs Look to Gain Ground Against Free-Falling Rockies The Arizona Diamondbacks may finally be able to exhale after navigating a 16-game stretch in 16 days against playoff-caliber competition. Now, they get a welcome change of pace—and potentially a critical opportunity—with the Colorado Rockies in town for a three-game series beginning Friday night in Phoenix. The Rockies, amid another dismal season,

Padres’ Stephen Kolek Aims to Silence Former Team as Mariners Visit San Diego When Stephen Kolek takes the mound Friday night at Petco Park, it’ll be more than just his third MLB start—it’ll be a chance to prove himself against the organization that let him go. Kolek, a Rule 5 pick from the Seattle Mariners in December 2023, will pitch

Cubs Aim to Keep Crosstown Edge Over White Sox in Rivalry Weekend Opener Rivalry Weekend in the Windy City opens Friday with the Chicago Cubs hosting the Chicago White Sox, and momentum heavily favors the North Side. The Cubs have won five straight in the crosstown series and taken seven of eight meetings since the start of the 2023 season.

Francona Faces Familiar Foe as Reds Host Guardians for Rivalry Weekend Terry Francona spent 11 memorable seasons as the manager of the Cleveland Guardians, amassing 921 wins, guiding the franchise to six playoff berths, and nearly capturing the 2016 World Series title. Now, for the first time since retiring from the Cleveland dugout, he’ll manage against his old club—this time