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Rainout Forces Orioles, Red Sox into Friday Doubleheader Mother Nature had other plans Thursday, postponing the series opener between the Boston Red Sox and visiting Baltimore Orioles. Now, the teams will kick off their weekend showdown with a day-night doubleheader on Friday at Fenway Park. It’s a crucial set for both clubs. The Red Sox are trying to regain consistency


Twins Aim to Stay Hot at Home as Royals Come to Town After seeing their 10-game home winning streak snapped by the Cleveland Guardians, the Minnesota Twins will look to bounce back and reignite their Target Field dominance as they host the Kansas City Royals for a three-game series starting Friday night. The Twins had Thursday off to regroup following
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Dodgers, Mets Seek Offensive Spark in NLCS Rematch 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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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