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Mets prospect Christian Scott to make MLB debut vs. Rays
After dropping the series opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, the New York Mets will look to rebound behind their top pitching prospect on Saturday night in St. Petersburg, Fla....

In role reversal, improving Astros host first-place Mariners
One sign of fortune finally favoring the Houston Astros this season came in the top of the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Friday.,Clinging to a two-run lead with two runners in scoring position, Houston reliever Ryan Pressly induced a fly ball to medium right field off the bat of Mitc...

In role reversal, improving Astros host first-place Mariners
One sign of fortune finally favoring the Houston Astros this season came in the top of the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners on Friday....

Salvador Perez, Royals ready for rematch vs. Rangers
A rejuvenated Salvador Perez will lead the reinvigorated Kansas City Royals against the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday evening in the second contest of a three-game weekend series.,Perez's three-run homer highlighted a six-run seventh inning Friday in Kansas City's 7-1 victory, the Royals' third...

Salvador Perez, Royals ready for rematch vs. Rangers
A rejuvenated Salvador Perez will lead the reinvigorated Kansas City Royals against the visiting Texas Rangers on Saturday evening in the second contest of a three-game weekend series....

Orioles' John Means set for season debut vs. Reds
John Means was one of the few bright spots during a long rebuild by the Baltimore Orioles.,On Saturday evening, Means will hope he can begin to fully experience what it's like to pitch for the pennant-contending Orioles. ,Coming off the injured list, the 31-year-old is slated to make his season debu...

Orioles' John Means set for season debut vs. Reds
John Means was one of the few bright spots during a long rebuild by the Baltimore Orioles....

Ben Lively aims to lead Guardians past Angels
Ben Lively has been a pleasant surprise on the mound during his infancy with the Cleveland Guardians. ,Meanwhile, Reid Detmers has hit a rut following a stellar start to his season for the Los Angeles Angels. ,Lively will look to remain effective while trying to help the host Guardians avoid a third...

Ben Lively aims to lead Guardians past Angels
Ben Lively has been a pleasant surprise on the mound during his infancy with the Cleveland Guardians....

Marlins face A's, reality of going on without Luis Arraez
Life without Luis Arraez is expected to become permanent Saturday afternoon for Miami when the visiting Marlins get a rematch with the Oakland Athletics.,Arraez was a late scratch from the lineup in Friday's series opener, with a reported trade to the San Diego Padres pending. But because the deal w...

Marlins face A's, reality of going on without Luis Arraez
Life without Luis Arraez is expected to become permanent Saturday afternoon for Miami when the visiting Marlins get a rematch with the Oakland Athletics....

Ranger Suarez leads surging Phillies into clash vs. slumping Giants
In what perhaps was an expected announcement from Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for March/April.,Suarez will look to build on his early-season success when the Phillies continue their four-game series against...

Ranger Suarez leads surging Phillies into clash vs. slumping Giants
In what perhaps was an expected announcement from Major League Baseball, Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Ranger Suarez was named the National League Pitcher of the Month for March/April....

Nationals aim to follow up 'electric' win in rematch vs. Jays
The Washington Nationals started hitting late on Friday and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday afternoon's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.,The Nationals came back in the opener of the three-game series Friday night with a four-run seventh inning, highlighted by a pinch-hit, ...

Nationals aim to follow up 'electric' win in rematch vs. Jays
The Washington Nationals started hitting late on Friday and will look to carry that momentum into Saturday afternoon's game against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays....

After long streak snapped, Rockies seek second straight win vs. Pirates
The Colorado Rockies own a win-loss record they would rather forget, but at least the streak that put them in the record books is over. ,Colorado trailed in 31 straight games to begin the season but ended the streak with a 3-2 win at the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. Colorado jumped to a 3-0 l...

After long streak snapped, Rockies seek second straight win vs. Pirates
The Colorado Rockies own a win-loss record they would rather forget, but at least the streak that put them in the record books is over....

Cubs hope to get bullpen in order vs. Brewers
No lead has been safe for the Chicago Cubs as of late., ,Chicago's bullpen has been scuffling, and it will attempt to get things sorted out on Saturday afternoon when the Cubs continue a three-game set with the visiting Milwaukee Brewers., ,It looked like Chicago was going to take the series opener ...

Cubs hope to get bullpen in order vs. Brewers
No lead has been safe for the Chicago Cubs as of late....

Erick Fedde looks to halt White Sox's slide vs. Cardinals
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Erick Fedde reinvented himself last season while starring for the NC Dinos of the KBO.,This season, Fedde (2-0, 2.60 ERA) has struck out 20 batters and walked none in his last two starts. His major league comeback continues Saturday when he faces the Cardinals in t...