FOX presents an exciting Saturday night of Major League Baseball action with three compelling prime-time matchups. The Los Angeles Angels visit the Seattle Mariners, the Philadelphia Phillies host the surging St. Louis Cardinals, and the Cincinnati Reds face off against the Chicago Cubs.
The Cardinals, winners of seven of their last eight, head to Philadelphia to face the Phillies, who boast the best record in baseball. St. Louis ace Sonny Gray will start against Ranger Suárez, known for his Cy Young-caliber performance this season. The Phillies have been firing on all cylinders without star shortstop Trea Turner, with third baseman Alec Bohm leading the way with 47 RBIs.
Both the Reds and Cubs are looking to turn their seasons around. Cincinnati's Hunter Greene has been a standout, while Chicago rookie Shōta Imanaga has a 1.86 ERA. The Cubs' offense has struggled, but young star Elly De La Cruz has stolen 31 bases.
The Angels hope to spark a turnaround against the Mariners, who lead the AL West on the strength of their pitching. Seattle's Bryce Miller will start against Reid Detmers, while the Angels' Kevin Pillar and Tyler Anderson have provided bright spots.
* MLB Roundtable: Experts discuss the Phillies' weakness, the Cardinals' contender status, the Mariners' potential trades, the Angels' Mike Trout dilemma, and the Cubs' Cody Bellinger pursuit.
* Rookie Power Rankings: Paul Skenes, Shōta Imanaga, and other top rookies are evaluated.
* The Acuña Effect: The Braves grapple with the loss of Ronald Acuna Jr. and consider potential roster moves.
* Mets' David Stearns Faces Unpopular Decisions: The team's middling play could prompt sweeping changes.
* Are the Royals Legit? Kansas City has surprised with a strong start and has playoff aspirations.
* Team of the Week: Ben Verlander highlights standout performers, including Yankees players and Bryce Harper.
* Power Rankings: The Yankees reign supreme, while the Braves continue to slide.
* Mets Prove Resilience: New York's rally against the Giants keeps their playoff hopes alive.
* Betting Angles: Juan Soto leads the AL MVP race, while Tarik Skubal is the AL Cy Young favorite.
