MLB Weekend Opens With Dodgers-Mets and Yankees-Phillies Showdowns

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MLB Weekend Opens With Dodgers-Mets and Yankees-Phillies Showdowns

Friday's 15-game MLB slate features marquee matchups across both leagues. The Dodgers visit the Mets, the Yankees open in Philadelphia, and the Braves face the Orioles. The Blue Jays battle the Red Sox, while the Padres meet the Marlins. With division races tightening, every series carries added importance as the weekend begins across baseball.

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