Padres-Giants, Rockies-Marlins Highlight MLB Week

This week's MLB action features a critical four-game series between the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants, with both teams vying for second place—and possibly first—in the tightly contested NL West, as the Dodgers lead by just two games. The Colorado Rockies, on an eight-game losing streak, face the Miami Marlins with newly acquired infielder Orlando Arcia expected to provide stability. The Minnesota Twins, led by ace Joe Ryan and his 2.57 ERA, visit the Oakland Athletics as both teams attempt to snap brief losing skids. The Cincinnati Reds aim to rebound against the surging Milwaukee Brewers, who are riding a seven-game win streak. The Kansas City Royals will promote top prospect Jac Caglianone for their road trip against the Cardinals and White Sox. In a rematch of the 2024 World Series, Yankees pitcher Ryan Yarbrough faces his former team, the Dodgers, as New York focuses on maintaining rotation health.