The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Jose Altuve had four hits on Wednesday in a 9-1 win over the Nationals.

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays enter a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers after losing three straight games. Tampa Bay is 54-56 overall and 31-28 in home games. Rays hitters are batting a ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates aim to keep their five-game win streak going when they visit the Colorado Rockies. Colorado has a 28-80 record overall and a 14-38 record in home games. The Rockies ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday. Toronto has a 64-46 record overall and a 37-17 record at home. The Blue Jays have a 46-3 ...

BOTTOM LINE: The San Diego Padres start a three-game series at home against the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. San Diego has a 34-18 record at home and a 60-49 record overall. The Padres have gone ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox on Friday to start a three-game series. Los Angeles has a 53-56 record overall and a 28-26 record at home. The Angels are 31-11 in games ...

PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (6-10, 4.51 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 137 strikeouts); Phillies: Ranger Suarez (8-4, 2.59 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, 90 strikeouts) ...