MLB: New York Mets at Philadelphia Phillies
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Playoff races are heating up, big names are back on the mound and this week’s MLB lineup is stacked. Scherzer is making noise again, Ohtani’s dual threat returns and a few key matchups just might rewrite the standings before the All-Star break. Here are the top 5 must-watch MLB games this week:

5. Philadelphia Phillies at Houston Astros (June 24–26)

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It’s a battle between two MLB division leaders and seems like an October preview. Philly’s offense has been on fire but Houston’s rotation has been one of the toughest in the league this month. Thursday’s finale features Cristopher Sánchez vs. Hunter Brown ,  a matchup of arms as hot as the weather.

4. Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians (June 25)

MLB: Cleveland Guardians at Toronto Blue Jays
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Toronto welcomes back Max Scherzer after recovering from a thumb injury. It’s a big moment for the veteran righty — and for the Jays, who need every win to stay in the AL East chase. Cleveland comes in with one of the most reliable bullpens in baseball and a grip on the Central

3. Los Angeles Dodgers at Kansas City Royals (June 27–29)

Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers
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MLB’s own Shohei Ohtani is on the mound again and everyone will be looking at him. This series gets even more fun with Royals rookie Jac Caglianone making his debut weekend. It’s a real battle between power and potential, with Kansas City young core wanting to make a statement in the AL Wild Card race.

2. Chicago Cubs at Houston Astros (June 27–29)

MLB: Chicago Cubs at Philadelphia Phillies
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Kyle Tucker’s back in Houston  this time wearing Cubs pinstripes as a key piece of the NL Central leaders. Emotions will run high, and with Justin Steele out for the rest of the season, the Cubs will have to lean on a reshuffled rotation. The Astros will respond with Framber Valdez, who remains as solid as it comes in the MLB.

1. New York Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies (June 29)

MLB: Washington Nationals at New York Mets
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Sunday Night Baseball has an MLB doozy. Phillies and Mets are tied at #1 the NL East and both are sticking with their aces: David Peterson (2.60 ERA) in New York and Jesuis Luzardo in Philly. First place is on the line.

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