Dan Wilson will manage his first game for the Mariners on Friday night when Seattle opens a series against the San Francisco Giants.

Houston Astros’ pitcher Hector Neris broke his silence after he shouted at Julio Rodriguez during a strikeout in the sixth inning, causing benches on both sides to clear.

Astros close on the road at Seattle and Arizona as they battle for the AL West title or AL Wild Card

The Houston Astros aren't running away with the AL West as usual this year.

These are photos shared by KPRC 2 viewers as rain sweeps across the Houston area.

Astros reliever Phil Maton says he broke his right pinkie when he punched a locker in frustration after Houston’s regular-season finale and will miss the postseason.

The Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years -- and they’ll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.

Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.

Astros ace Justin Verlander has been as dominant as ever in his return from Tommy John surgery, going 6-1 with a 1.22 ERA in eight starts.

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole makes what might be his final start of the regular season in a critical showdown against Toronto.

A look at what's happening around the majors Friday:___ON THE ROAD AGAINThe Mariners open a three-game series as the home team in San Diego after the set was relocated due to air quality concerns in the Seattle area. The Mariners already had two games against the Giants moved from Seattle to San Francisco this week because of unhealthy air quality from numerous West Coast wildfires. The Padres could be in position to clinch their first playoff berth since 2006 while playing as visitors in their home ballpark. CY TRYBraves right-hander Max Fried is set to return from the injured list and resume his bid for an unlikely NL Cy Young Award. Fried has been out since Sept. 6 with a left-side muscle spasm in his lumbar spine.

SEATTLE Seattle and San Diego completed a seven-player trade Sunday night, with catcher Austin Nola joining the contending Padres and prized outfield prospect Taylor Trammel going to the Mariners as centerpieces of the deal. Seattle sent Nola and right-handed relievers Austin Adams and Dan Altavilla to the Padres, while Trammell led a list of youngsters headed back to the Mariners. This season, Nola has started 23 games behind the plate and two at first base. Altavilla has been part of Seattles bullpen since 2016 but has appeared in more than 22 games only once. Muoz appeared in 22 games last season for the Padres and was regularly clocked above 100 mph with his fastball.

New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox Friday, Aug. 14, 2020, in New York. Cole hasnt lost a decision in the regular season since May 22, 2019, against the White Sox while with Houston. FRESH STRIPESThe Tigers will debut another prized pitching prospect when Casey Mize starts against the White Sox. STREAKINGCorey Seager and the Dodgers have won seven in a row and own the best record in the majors at 18-7. ... Alex Bregman and the Astros have won a season-high six straight after beating Colorado 2-1 at Muinute Maid Park.

(AP) Kyle Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning to lift the Seattle Mariners over the Houston Astros 7-6 on Sunday, snapping a 15-game losing streak in the series. The Mariners trailed by 1 entering the eighth before Shed Long Jr.'s run-scoring single tied it at 5 with one out. Seattle went 1-18 against Houston last season and lost the first two games of this season to extend the skid. Yuli Gurriels RBI single got Houston within 4-2. Graveman last pitched on May 11, 2018 and missed the rest of that season and last season recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Here’s what we can expect with the Astros schedule, as the team goes for their fourth consecutive AL West title:If they follow history, they’ll win opening day. During a 60-game season when every game counts, making it eight in a row would be impressive and important. Astros take a long road trip after their first homestandAfter their opening series against Seattle and a visit from the Dodgers, the Astros hit the road. July 28 vs Dodgers (FS1)3.) Sept. 12 at the Dodgers (FOX)We’ve heard it a million times since the 60-game season was announced: while most MLB seasons are “a marathon and not a sprint,” this 60-game season is absolutely a sprint.

It will be the first of a six-game homestand (7/24-29) in which the Astros will host Seattle (4 games) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2 games, 7/28-29). Prior to this season, the latest season opener for the Astros had been April 26, 1995 at San Diego (10-2 win). With the new 2020 schedule, the Astros will play 40 games vs. American League West opponents and 20 games vs. NL West opponents. Following this trip, Houston will return to Minute Maid Park for an eight-game homestand vs. the Giants (3 g, 8/10-12), Mariners (3g, 8/14-16) and Rockies (2g, 8/17-18). The Astros final homestand of the regular season will be a six-game stand consisting of three games vs. both the Rangers (9/15-17) and Diamondbacks (9/18-20).