BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Chicago Cubs to begin a three-game series. New York has a 29-17 record in home games and a 52-41 record overall. Yankees hitters have a collective .338 ...

Washington Nationals (38-55, fifth in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (53-40, second in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Mitchell Parker (5-9, 4.81 ...

Toronto Blue Jays (54-39, first in the AL East) vs. Athletics (39-56, fifth in the AL West) West Sacramento, California; Friday, 10:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Max Scherzer (0-0, 4.76 ...