BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche to begin the Western Conference first round. The teams meet Sunday for the fourth time this season. The Avalanche went 2-1 against the Stars ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets host the St. Louis Blues to open the Western Conference first round. The teams meet Monday for the fifth time this season. The Jets went 3-1 against the Blues in the ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Colorado Rockies aim to end a six-game losing streak when they take on the Washington Nationals. Colorado has a 3-15 record overall and a 2-4 record in home games. The Rockies are 2-1 ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to keep a three-game win streak alive when they take on the Texas Rangers.

PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Sandy (Montero) Alcantara (2-0, 4.70 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 12 strikeouts); Phillies: Zack Wheeler (1-1, 4.07 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 28 strikeouts) ...

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to break their four-game road skid in a matchup against the Detroit Tigers.

PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Martin Perez (1-0, 1.59 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Red Sox: Hunter Dobbins (1-0, 3.60 ERA, 2.00 WHIP, five strikeouts) ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series. Baltimore is 8-10 overall and 4-4 in home games. The Orioles have an 8-1 record in games when they scored at ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Toronto Blue Jays open a three-game series at home against the Seattle Mariners on Friday. Toronto is 11-8 overall and 7-3 at home. The Blue Jays are 9-2 in games when they have more ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Houston Astros host the San Diego Padres on Friday to open a three-game series. Houston has a 4-5 record in home games and an 8-10 record overall. The Astros have a 4-2 record in ...

BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cleveland Guardians on Friday to begin a three-game series. Pittsburgh is 8-12 overall and 6-4 in home games. Pirates pitchers have a collective 3.83 ERA, ...

The Arizona Diamondbacks hit the road against the Chicago Cubs trying to prolong a three-game road winning streak.