The Houston Astros take on the Boston Red Sox after Jose Altuve had four hits on Wednesday in a 9-1 win over the Nationals.

Minnesota Twins (51-57, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Guardians (54-54, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT ...

Kansas City Royals (54-55, third in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (64-46, first in the AL East) Toronto; Friday, 7:07 p.m. EDT ...

New York Yankees (60-49, second in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (52-55, third in the NL East) ...

San Francisco Giants (54-55, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (62-47, first in the NL East) ...

Pittsburgh Pirates (47-62, fifth in the NL Central) vs. Colorado Rockies (28-80, fifth in the NL West) Denver; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT ...

The Washington Nationals start a three-game series at home against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday.

The Chicago Cubs host the Baltimore Orioles to begin a three-game series.