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Mariners Await Positive Pitching News in Houston Showdown The Seattle Mariners walked into Houston with a mission—hold their ground against the Astros and bring their pitching staff back to full strength. While the opening game of the four-game series didn’t go their way, the silver lining lies in the return of their ace and the promise of more to come.

Robert Hassell III Joins the Big Leagues The Washington Nationals are placing their future in the spotlight as top prospect Robert Hassell III prepares to make his major league debut against the Atlanta Braves. Slated to start in center field during Thursday’s series finale, Hassell’s promotion is a big step in the team’s rebuilding strategy. He joins CJ Abrams, James

Nor’easter Threatens to Disrupt Fenway Opener The Baltimore Orioles are looking to build momentum after breaking an eight-game losing streak, but their series opener against the Boston Red Sox may be washed out. A strong nor’easter is forecast to hit Massachusetts, putting Thursday night’s game at risk. The storm has already postponed a Triple-A game in Worcester. Orioles Snap Losing

Rookie Pitchers Get the Call The Pittsburgh Pirates look to secure their first three-game winning streak of the season as they face the Milwaukee Brewers in a four-game home series. Rookie right-hander Mike Burrows will make his first MLB start after being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis. Milwaukee is expected to counter with 23-year-old Carlos Rodriguez, who will also be

Showdown in Houston: AL West-Leading Mariners Visit Astros in Crucial Series The Seattle Mariners continue to impress this season, entering a crucial four-game road series against the Houston Astros with strong momentum and a firm grip on the top spot in the American League West. After clinching a 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox in the series finale, Seattle

Phillies Pursue Four-Game Sweep of Woeful Rockies Behind Suarez The Philadelphia Phillies are clicking on all cylinders, and the Colorado Rockies just can’t find a way to slow them down. With a convincing 9-5 win on Wednesday night, the Phillies locked up their fourth consecutive road series victory and now aim to complete a four-game sweep Thursday afternoon in Denver.

Angels Aim to Flex Muscle Again in Series Finale vs. Reeling A’s The Los Angeles Angels are on fire, and they’re using the long ball to torch their opponents. Winners of six straight — the team’s longest winning streak of the season — the Angels are hitting like a club with something to prove. With 15 homers during the streak,

Division Rivals Clash: Tigers and Guardians Begin Crucial Four-Game Series in Detroit There’s no shortage of motivation in the Motor City this week. The Detroit Tigers, one of baseball’s early-season surprise stories, are set to host the Cleveland Guardians for the first time this season — a four-game set that comes packed with postseason flashbacks and divisional weight. The last

Padres Desperate for Offense as Blue Jays Eye Sweep in Toronto For the San Diego Padres, the last five days have been nothing short of a nightmare. With a five-game losing streak in progress, an offense stuck in neutral, and a defensive implosion on Wednesday that saw four errors — including three by star third baseman Manny Machado — it’s