The Carolina Hurricanes visit the Ottawa Senators in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Philadelphia Flyers host the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL Playoffs with a 3-0 lead in the series.

The Cincinnati Reds host the Detroit Tigers on Friday to open a three-game series. Cincinnati is 16-9 overall and 6-6 at home. The Reds have a 5-1 record in games when they hit at least two home runs.

The San Francisco Giants host the Miami Marlins to start a three-game series. San Francisco has a 5-8 record at home and an 11-14 record overall. The Giants have gone 5-10 in games when they have ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies to start a three-game series. Atlanta is 18-8 overall and 8-4 in home games. Braves hitters have a collective .456 slugging percentage to ...

The Boston Red Sox look to break their three-game skid with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore has gone 6-6 in home games and 12-13 overall. Orioles hitters are batting a collective ...

Nationals +105; over/under is 9 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago White Sox play the Washington Nationals looking to stop a six-game home losing streak. The ...

Twins +104; over/under is 7 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Rays host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series. Tampa Bay is 13-11 overall and 5-4 at ...

Cardinals +135; over/under is 8 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The St. Louis Cardinals open a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. St. Louis ...

Athletics +129; over/under is 8 1/2 runs. BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Athletics on Friday to open a three-game series. Texas is 5-4 in home games a ...

The Colorado Rockies take on the New York Mets after Mickey Moniak had four hits against the Padres on Thursday.

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to start a three-game series. Toronto has gone 6-6 at home and 10-14 overall. The Blue Jays have the 10th-ranked team ERA in ...