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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Seattle Mariners are on a hot streak and will look to clinch their eighth consecutive series win when they face the struggling Texas Rangers on Saturday in the second game of a three-game American League West set. Seattle will rely on right-hander Luis Castillo (3-2, 3.62 ERA), who is coming off one of his best outings of the season. Texas will counter with lefty Patrick Corbin (2-1, 3.79 ERA), hoping he can help stabilize a lineup currently in a deep scoring slump. The Mariners continued their dominance Friday with a commanding 13-1 victory, highlighted by a grand slam and another home run from catcher Cal Raleigh, and a two-run shot from center fielder Julio Rodriguez. Seattle

The Chicago Cubs’ explosive offense is making headlines across the National League, and Friday night’s 10-0 shutout over the Milwaukee Brewers only cemented their elite status. Now, as the weekend series continues, all eyes are on whether Chicago can maintain its sizzling pace. The Cubs currently lead the National League in every major offensive category: This offensive onslaught marks the fastest the Cubs have reached 200 runs (in just 33 games) since 1938, when they recorded 203 in the same span. In the series opener against Milwaukee, the Cubs sent a clear message. Taillon’s recent form suggests he’s poised for a breakthrough, especially if the Cubs’ bats provide early run support. After averaging 6.7 runs per game during a three-game

Looking to win big? The Avalanche and Stars face off at 8:00 ET on ABC. The Stars are hosting the game at American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX. The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Central division showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 5.5 goals. Following a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 49-29-4. Colorado took an early lead, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5. Cale Makar opened the scoring at 17:06 in the second period, but the Predators tied it up just 8:31 later. Nathan MacKinnon added a goal in the third,

The Baltimore Orioles leaned on Ryan O’Hearn’s bat and elite pitching to secure a 3-0 shutout over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Camden Yards. In a game full of underlying storylines, including O’Hearn facing his former team, the Orioles showed signs of heating up just as May kicks off. Here are the five biggest storylines from Friday’s matchup and what to expect in Saturday’s rematch. Ryan O’Hearn, now a Baltimore slugger, drilled a two-run homer in the seventh inning that proved to be the game-winner. Though the long ball came against his former team, O’Hearn remained humble. His composure underscores the professionalism he’s brought to Baltimore’s lineup. But make no mistake—O’Hearn’s contribution is more than emotional; he’s