A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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TO THE SHOWERS
A day after six games were rained out, the weather could still cause scheduling problems in some places this weekend.
The Royals-Orioles game in Baltimore and Rangers-Yankees in New York were called off and set to be made up Sunday as part of doubleheaders. But rain is the forecast for both places Saturday and could make it tough to play the entire series.
The Blue Jays-Guardians in Cleveland and Dodgers-Cubs at Wrigley Field are scheduled for split doubleheaders Saturday. It’s supposed to be clear and chilly in those cities for the twinbills. This will be the third doubleheader of the season for José Ramírez and the Guardians at Progressive Field.
There’s no rush to make up the Mets-Phillies game rained out in Philadelphia because they play each other plenty. They’ll catch up with a doubleheader in August at Citizens Bank Park.
NL Central rivals Pittsburgh and Cincinnati were postponed at Great American Ball Park and will make up the game in July.
PITCHING A SHUTOUT
Blue Jays newcomer Kevin Gausman tries to keep a zero in two key categories when he pitches at Cleveland in the first game of a doubleheader.
Gausman hasn’t allowed a walk or home run in five starts this season. He’s 2-1 with 2.27 ERA through 31 2/3 innings so far.
Former AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber (1-1, 2.45) opposes Gausman in the opener.
ROAD WARRIORS
Randy Arozarena and the Tampa Bay Rays try for their eighth consecutive road win when they play at Seattle. The two-time defending AL East champions have won five straight overall — all away from home — and are 8-3 in a stretch of 16 games in as many days.
The scuffling Mariners have dropped five in a row and nine of 10. And…
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