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Two clubs desperately seeking a spark will meet on Saturday afternoon at Soldier Field, as the Chicago Fire host Atlanta United in a clash of Eastern Conference teams looking to end extended winless streaks. Both squads haven’t secured a league win since March and are hoping this matchup provides the breakthrough. Atlanta United (2-5-4, 10 points) snapped a three-game losing skid—and an equally long scoreless streak—with a 1-1 draw against Nashville SC last weekend. Miguel Almiron ended the drought with a first-half goal, his 24th for the club, while Brooks Lennon notched his 40th assist to become Atlanta’s all-time leader in that category. While it wasn’t a win, the performance offered hope that Atlanta’s attacking identity is starting to resurface—something

The Kansas City Royals are riding high, aiming to notch their eighth consecutive win on Saturday night against the Boston Red Sox. With Cole Ragans leading the charge from the mound, the Royals are showing no signs of slowing down in their stellar stretch of play. Meanwhile, the Red Sox will look to counter with lefty Garrett Crochet, who’s been quietly effective despite recent team struggles. Kansas City has been on a tear, winning 16 of their last 18 games, thanks to dominant pitching and timely hitting. Friday’s series opener was a prime example: a gritty 2-1 victory in 12 innings, featuring seven shutout innings from Michael Lorenzen. Check the Latest Picks from MLB Expert Handicappers A 2024 AL Cy

Saturday’s matchup between the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs sets the stage for a high-stakes clash between the National League’s top pitching staff and Major League Baseball’s most explosive offense. Following a dominant 7-2 Mets win on Friday—powered by four home runs and Clay Holmes’ six innings of one-run pitching—Game 2 promises even more fireworks as Tylor Megill takes the mound, aiming to reverse his struggles against the Cubs. The Mets will hand the ball to right-hander Tylor Megill (3-2, 2.50 ERA), who’s been sharp this season with 45 strikeouts in seven starts and just two home runs allowed. Yet, his track record against the Cubs raises eyebrows. In two career starts, Megill is 0-2 with a 13.50 ERA,

The Los Angeles Angels are placing their trust in potential once again—and this time, it’s 24-year-old Matthew Lugo who’s stepping into the spotlight. After being called up from Triple-A Salt Lake on his birthday, Lugo is now expected to make his first major league start this weekend as the Angels host the Baltimore Orioles in Anaheim, California. Matthew Lugo’s major league journey officially began on Friday night in the Angels’ 4-1 loss to the Orioles. Though brief, his debut had symbolic weight—Lugo entered the game as a pinch runner in the eighth inning and took over center field in the ninth, signaling the team’s faith in his readiness. Lugo wasn’t drafted by the Angels. In fact, he came over in