Los Angeles Angels (12-15, third in the AL West) vs. Kansas City Royals (9-17, fifth in the AL Central)

Kansas City, Missouri; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Walbert Urena (0-2, 2.35 ERA, 1.83 WHIP, 10 strikeouts); Royals: Cole Ragans (0-4, 6.00 ERA, 1.67 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)

LINE: Royals -159, Angels +134; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels.

Kansas City has a 9-17 record overall and a 7-7 record at home. The Royals have a 6-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

Los Angeles has a 7-8 record in road games and a 12-15 record overall. Angels hitters have a collective .333 on-base percentage, the sixth-best percentage in the majors.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Carter Jensen leads the Royals with eight extra base hits (two doubles and six home runs). Vinnie Pasquantino is 6 for 39 with a double, a triple, three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

Nolan Schanuel has four doubles, three home runs and 18 RBIs for the Angels. Mike Trout is 8 for 32 with a double and four home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Royals: 2-8, .242 batting average, 5.88 ERA, outscored by 21 runs

Angels: 4-6, .242 batting average, 3.47 ERA, outscored opponents by 12 runs

INJURIES: Royals: Maikel Garcia: day-to-day (elbow), James McArthur: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bailey Falter: 15-Day IL (elbow), Stephen Kolek: 15-Day IL (oblique), Carlos Estevez: 15-Day IL (foot), Jonathan India: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Alec Marsh: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Angels: Kirby Yates: 15-Day IL (knee), Ryan Johnson: 15-Day IL (illness), Robert Stephenson: 60-Day IL (elbow), Grayson Rodriguez: 15-Day IL (arm), Ben Joyce: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Anthony Rendon: 60-Day IL (hip), Alek Manoah: 15-Day IL (finger)

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Chicago Cubs (17-9, first in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (17-9, second in the NL West)

Los Angeles; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Colin Rea (3-0, 3.00 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 20 strikeouts); Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (0-2, 6.11 ERA, 1.87 WHIP, 17 strikeouts)

LINE: Dodgers -154, Cubs +129; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Cubs are looking to build upon a 10-game win streak with a victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles has a 17-9 record overall and a 9-4 record at home. The Dodgers have the highest team slugging percentage in the NL at .469.

Chicago has gone 6-4 in road games and 17-9 overall. Cubs hitters have a collective .357 on-base percentage, the top percentage in the NL.

The teams match up Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Andy Pages leads the Dodgers with a .333 batting average, and has five doubles, five home runs, seven walks and 21 RBIs. Max Muncy is 14 for 36 with four home runs and five RBIs over the last 10 games.

Ian Happ leads the Cubs with 11 extra base hits (four doubles and seven home runs). Nico Hoerner is 14 for 47 with three home runs and 13 RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Dodgers: 5-5, .257 batting average, 3.35 ERA, outscored opponents by 14 runs

Cubs: 10-0, .327 batting average, 2.64 ERA, outscored opponents by 41 runs

INJURIES: Dodgers: Landon Knack: 15-Day IL (undisclosed), Brock Stewart: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Jake Cousins: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Kike Hernandez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Bobby Miller: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tommy Edman: 10-Day IL (ankle), Edwin Diaz: 15-Day IL (elbow), Blake Snell: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Mookie Betts: 10-Day IL (back), Ben Casparius: 15-Day IL (shoulder)

Cubs: Porter Hodge: 60-Day IL (elbow), Phil Maton: 15-Day IL (knee), Caleb Thielbar: 15-Day IL (hamstring), Jordan Wicks: 15-Day IL (forearm), Shelby Miller: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ethan Roberts: 15-Day IL (finger), Justin Steele: 60-Day IL (elbow), Christopher Austin: 60-Day IL (knee), Daniel Palencia: 15-Day IL (oblique), Hunter Harvey: 15-Day IL (tricep), Cade Horton: 60-Day IL (forearm)

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Athletics (14-12, first in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (13-13, second in the AL West)

Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Jeffrey Springs (3-1, 3.34 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Rangers: MacKenzie Gore (2-2, 4.15 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)

LINE: Rangers -137, Athletics +116; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics face the Texas Rangers leading the series 1-0.

Texas is 5-5 in home games and 13-13 overall. The Rangers have a 6-3 record in games when they did not give up a home run.

The Athletics are 14-12 overall and 9-7 on the road. The Athletics have the ninth-ranked team ERA in the AL at 4.57.

The matchup Saturday is the sixth time these teams meet this season. The Athletics hold a 3-2 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Josh Jung has nine doubles, three home runs and 12 RBIs for the Rangers. Corey Seager is 9 for 37 with four doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Shea Langeliers has four doubles, eight home runs and 14 RBIs for the Athletics. Nick Kurtz is 12 for 35 with a double, four home runs and nine RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 4-6, .246 batting average, 4.29 ERA, outscored by three runs

Athletics: 6-4, .257 batting average, 4.74 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

INJURIES: Rangers: Robert Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Wyatt Langford: 10-Day IL (forearm), Carter Baumler: 15-Day IL (ribs), Jordan Montgomery: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cody Freeman: 10-Day IL (back ), Chris Martin: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Curvelo: 15-Day IL (biceps)

Athletics: Brent Rooker: 10-Day IL (oblique), Denzel Clarke: 10-Day IL (foot), Gunnar Hoglund: 60-Day IL (knee)

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Pittsburgh Pirates (15-11, third in the NL Central) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (13-12, fifth in the NL Central)

Milwaukee; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Pirates: Mitch Keller (2-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 19 strikeouts); Brewers: Jacob Misiorowski (1-2, 3.04 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 42 strikeouts)

LINE: Brewers -136, Pirates +115; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Milwaukee Brewers come into a matchup with the Pittsburgh Pirates as losers of three games in a row.

Milwaukee has a 7-6 record at home and a 13-12 record overall. The Brewers are 11-2 in games when they scored five or more runs.

Pittsburgh is 7-6 on the road and 15-11 overall. The Pirates have an 11-4 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Brice Turang has five doubles, a triple and four home runs for the Brewers. Gary Sanchez is 8 for 35 with two doubles, a triple, two home runs and eight RBIs over the past 10 games.

Oneil Cruz leads the Pirates with eight home runs while slugging .542. Brandon Lowe is 13 for 44 with four home runs and 15 RBIs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Brewers: 5-5, .229 batting average, 3.74 ERA, outscored opponents by one run

Pirates: 5-5, .244 batting average, 3.29 ERA, outscored opponents by seven runs

INJURIES: Brewers: Jared Koenig: 15-Day IL (elbow), Craig Yoho: 15-Day IL (calf), Jackson Chourio: 10-Day IL (hand), Rob Zastryzny: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Akil Baddoo: 60-Day IL (quadricep), Quinn Priester: 15-Day IL (wrist), Andrew Vaughn: 10-Day IL (hand), Christian Yelich: 10-Day IL (groin)

Pirates: Jared Triolo: 10-Day IL (knee), Jared Jones: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Philadelphia Phillies (8-18, fifth in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (19-8, first in the NL East)

Atlanta; Saturday, 7:15 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Phillies: Zack Wheeler (0-0); Braves: Bryce Elder (3-1, 1.50 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 29 strikeouts)

LINE: Braves -133, Phillies +113; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies look to end a 10-game losing streak with a win against the Atlanta Braves.

Atlanta has a 19-8 record overall and a 9-4 record at home. The Braves have a 1-2 record in games decided by one run.

Philadelphia has gone 3-8 on the road and 8-18 overall. The Phillies have hit 29 total home runs to rank sixth in the NL.

The teams meet Saturday for the fifth time this season. The Braves lead the season series 4-0.

TOP PERFORMERS: Drake Baldwin has four doubles and seven home runs while hitting .304 for the Braves. Michael Harris II is 14 for 32 with three doubles and four home runs over the past 10 games.

Kyle Schwarber has four doubles and eight home runs for the Phillies. Bryce Harper is 9 for 39 with a triple and three home runs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Braves: 9-1, .274 batting average, 3.54 ERA, outscored opponents by 24 runs

Phillies: 0-10, .202 batting average, 6.48 ERA, outscored by 43 runs

INJURIES: Braves: Dylan Dodd: 15-Day IL (back), Michael Harris II: day-to-day (undisclosed), Raisel Iglesias: 15-Day IL (shoulder), AJ Smith-Shawver: 60-Day IL (elbow), Ha-Seong Kim: 10-Day IL (finger), Spencer Strider: 15-Day IL (oblique), Danny Young: 60-Day IL (elbow), Spencer Schwellenbach: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joe Jimenez: 60-Day IL (knee), Sean Murphy: 10-Day IL (hip), Joey Wentz: 60-Day IL (knee), Hurston Waldrep: 15-Day IL (elbow)

Phillies: J.T. Realmuto: 10-Day IL (back), Max Lazar: 60-Day IL (oblique), Zack Wheeler: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Zach Pop: 15-Day IL (calf), Jhoan Duran: 15-Day IL (oblique), Jonathan Bowlan: 15-Day IL (groin)

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Colorado Rockies (11-16, fifth in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (9-17, fourth in the NL East)

New York; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Jose Quintana (0-2, 6.23 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, four strikeouts); Mets: Kodai Senga (0-3, 8.83 ERA, 1.90 WHIP, 22 strikeouts)

LINE: Mets -208, Rockies +172; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the New York Mets.

New York is 9-17 overall and 5-8 in home games. The Mets have the 10th-ranked team ERA in the NL at 4.14.

Colorado has an 11-16 record overall and a 4-10 record in road games. Rockies hitters have a collective .400 slugging percentage to rank sixth in the NL.

The matchup Saturday is the second time these teams match up this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Luis Robert has three doubles and two home runs while hitting .232 for the Mets. Francisco Lindor is 12 for 38 with a double and two home runs over the last 10 games.

Mickey Moniak has five doubles and eight home runs for the Rockies. Hunter Goodman is 12 for 40 with five doubles and four home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Mets: 2-8, .224 batting average, 5.07 ERA, outscored by 22 runs

Rockies: 5-5, .268 batting average, 4.65 ERA, outscored by nine runs

INJURIES: Mets: Francisco Lindor: 10-Day IL (calf), Jared Young: 10-Day IL (knee), Reed Garrett: 60-Day IL (elbow), Joey Gerber: 15-Day IL (finger), A.J. Minter: 15-Day IL (lat), Justin Hagenman: 60-Day IL (rib), Tylor Megill: 60-Day IL (elbow), Dedniel Nunez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jorge Polanco: 10-Day IL (wrist)

Rockies: Ryan Feltner: 15-Day IL (tricep), Willi Castro: day-to-day (knee), Kyle Freeland: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Kris Bryant: 60-Day IL (back), McCade Brown: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Pierson Ohl: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jeff Criswell: 60-Day IL (elbow), RJ Petit: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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Cleveland Guardians (15-12, first in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (10-15, fourth in the AL East)

Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Joey Cantillo (1-0, 3.20 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 30 strikeouts); Blue Jays: Kevin Gausman (1-1, 2.86 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 35 strikeouts)

LINE: Blue Jays -140, Guardians +119; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Cleveland Guardians looking to break a three-game home slide.

Toronto has a 10-15 record overall and a 6-7 record at home. The Blue Jays are 2-4 in games decided by one run.

Cleveland has a 7-7 record on the road and a 15-12 record overall. The Guardians have a 12-2 record in games when they out-hit their opponents.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has five doubles, two home runs and 13 RBIs for the Blue Jays. Daulton Varsho is 11 for 37 with a double, two home runs and four RBIs over the last 10 games.

Jose Ramirez has five doubles and six home runs for the Guardians. Brayan Rocchio is 15 for 35 with two doubles and two home runs over the last 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Jays: 4-6, .276 batting average, 4.40 ERA, outscored by two runs

Guardians: 5-5, .234 batting average, 4.24 ERA, outscored by one run

INJURIES: Blue Jays: Nathan Lukes: day-to-day (hamstring), Addison Barger: 10-Day IL (ankle), Cody Ponce: 60-Day IL (knee), Anthony Santander: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Trey Yesavage: 15-Day IL (shoulder), George Springer: 10-Day IL (toe), Alejandro Kirk: 10-Day IL (hand), Shane Bieber: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jose Berrios: 15-Day IL (elbow), Lazaro Estrada: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (elbow), Bowden Francis: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Guardians: Gabriel Arias: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Andrew Walters: 15-Day IL (lat)

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Minnesota Twins (12-14, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (14-11, second in the AL East)

St. Petersburg, Florida; Saturday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (2-0, 4.15 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 24 strikeouts); Rays: Shane McClanahan (1-2, 5.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 18 strikeouts)

LINE: Rays -134, Twins +113; over/under is 8 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins will look to stop a three-game road losing streak when they visit the Tampa Bay Rays.

Tampa Bay has a 14-11 record overall and a 6-4 record in home games. The Rays are 12-3 in games when they scored at least five runs.

Minnesota is 12-14 overall and 5-8 in road games. The Twins have hit 32 total home runs to rank ninth in the majors.

The matchup Saturday is the fifth time these teams meet this season. The Rays hold a 3-1 advantage in the season series.

TOP PERFORMERS: Junior Caminero leads the Rays with eight home runs while slugging .540. Jonathan Aranda is 8 for 29 with three home runs and seven RBIs over the past 10 games.

Josh Bell has five doubles and three home runs for the Twins. Byron Buxton is 12 for 46 with a double and five home runs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Rays: 6-4, .249 batting average, 4.60 ERA, outscored opponents by two runs

Twins: 3-7, .243 batting average, 4.30 ERA, outscored by one run

INJURIES: Rays: Jake Fraley: day-to-day (leg), Edwin Uceta: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Gavin Lux: 10-Day IL (shoulder), Garrett Cleavinger: 15-Day IL (calf), Joe Boyle: 15-Day IL (elbow), Ryan Pepiot: 60-Day IL (hip), Steven Wilson: 60-Day IL (back), Manuel Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), Mason Englert: 15-Day IL (forearm), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Twins: David Festa: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Cody Laweryson: 15-Day IL (forearm), Travis Adams: 15-Day IL (tricep), Mick Abel: 15-Day IL (elbow), Pablo Lopez: 60-Day IL (elbow)

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New York Yankees (17-9, first in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (10-17, fifth in the AL West)

Houston; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT

PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Ryan Weathers (0-0); Astros: Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.75 ERA, 1.69 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)

LINE: Yankees -157, Astros +132; over/under is 9 runs

BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees will attempt to keep their seven-game win streak going when they visit the Houston Astros.

Houston is 10-17 overall and 7-7 at home. The Astros have a 5-15 record in games when they have allowed a home run.

New York is 17-9 overall and 9-4 in road games. The Yankees have gone 2-6 in games decided by one run.

The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Yordan Alvarez leads the Astros with 11 home runs while slugging .776. Christian Walker is 9 for 35 with two home runs and five RBIs over the past 10 games.

Ben Rice leads the Yankees with a .316 batting average, and has seven doubles, nine home runs, 19 walks and 20 RBIs. Jose Caballero is 13 for 35 with a home run and four RBIs over the past 10 games.

LAST 10 GAMES: Astros: 4-6, .243 batting average, 5.10 ERA, outscored by nine runs

Yankees: 8-2, .249 batting average, 3.30 ERA, outscored opponents by 23 runs

INJURIES: Astros: Hunter Brown: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Bennett Sousa: 15-Day IL (oblique), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Taylor Trammell: 10-Day IL (groin), Brandon Walter: 60-Day IL (elbow), Nate Pearson: 15-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (elbow), Cody Bolton: 15-Day IL (back), Jeremy Pena: 10-Day IL (knee), Joey Loperfido: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jake Meyers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Nick Allen: 10-Day IL (back), Tatsuya Imai: 15-Day IL (arm), Josh Hader: 60-Day IL (biceps), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow)

Yankees: Giancarlo Stanton: day-to-day (leg), Gerrit Cole: 15-Day IL (elbow), Carlos Rodon: 15-Day IL (elbow), Clarke Schmidt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Anthony Volpe: 10-Day IL (shoulder)

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