Gore's skills make him one of Saturday's best

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: Just 28 teams are in action on Saturday, as impending bad weather in New York has postponed the COL@NYM tilt; they'll play a doubleheader on Sunday. Otherwise, it's a mix of day and night games, with the Padres and Diamondbacks kicking off a two-day series at Estadio Alfredo Harp Helú in Mexico City. There are additional rain chances to keep an eye on there, and BOS@BAL and PHI@ATL could also be affected. Overall, the day's slate leans more green than red.

 

Notable Starts:

MacKenzie Gore's 4.15 ERA through his first five starts has been okay, but his underlying skills have been much stronger: a 32% K%, 21% K-BB%, and 3.15 xERA. However, it's worth noting that one of his worst starts of 2026 came just...

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