NY Yankees at Chi. Cubs 2:20 PM ET
Thursday's day off came at just the right time for the New York Yankees, who are surrounded by more questions than answers these days.
Colorado at Milwaukee 6:10 PM ET
A day off came at a good time for the Milwaukee Brewers, who ventured into extra innings in three of their past four games.
Tampa Bay at Baltimore 7:05 PM ET
American League East rivals Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles seem to be involved in different September races.
Cincinnati at NY Mets 7:10 PM ET
Even though they didn't play, the New York Mets continued their climb up the National League wild-card standings on Thursday.
Chi. White Sox at Boston 7:10 PM ET
Faced with an uphill climb in the American League wild-card race, the Boston Red Sox will host the Chicago White Sox in the first contest of a three-game series on Friday.
Philadelphia at Miami 7:10 PM ET
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler will get another shot to strengthen his case for the National League Cy Young Award when he opposes the host Miami Marlins on Friday.
Toronto at Atlanta 7:20 PM ET
The visiting Toronto Blue Jays will try to continue their dominance over Atlanta and derail the Braves' playoff hopes when the teams open a three-game series on Friday.
LA Angels at Texas 8:05 PM ET
A pair of rookie pitchers making their second career starts face off when the Texas Rangers oppose the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Arlington, Texas.
Arizona at Houston 8:10 PM ET
After a four-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals last weekend, the Astros went into a brief road trip to Cincinnati a season-high 13 games over .500 and enjoying a six-game lead in the American League West.
Minnesota at Kansas City 8:10 PM ET
A rested and relieved Kansas City Royals squad welcomes the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday, opening a three-game series between teams vying for playoff spots.
Seattle at St. Louis 8:15 PM ET
The St. Louis Cardinals fought hard during a difficult schedule stretch to remain on the edge of the National League wild-card race.
Detroit at Oakland 9:40 PM ET
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal will try for his major-league-leading 17th victory when he takes the mound in the opener of a three-game series against the host Oakland Athletics on Friday evening.
San Francisco at San Diego 9:40 PM ET
There is no time for the San Diego Padres to sulk about losing a game they could have won.
Cleveland at LA Dodgers 10:10 PM ET
With a comfortable lead in the American League Central, the Cleveland Guardians have a chance this weekend to set their focus on another target in the standings.