Everything to know about FOX Saturday Baseball: Yankees-Red Sox, Padres-Orioles and more

Yankees vs. Red Sox (7:15 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app)

Probable starters: Marcus Stroman, New York (3.51 ERA) vs. Kutter Crawford, Boston (3.37 ERA)

New York once held the best record in baseball but have now lost 22 of their past 32 games. Aaron Judge and offseason pickup Juan Soto have been the best offensive duo in the sport for the Yankees, combining for 61 home runs and 161 RBIs and each boasting an OPS north of 1.000. Meanwhile, right-hander Luis Gil (3.10 ERA) is in the midst of a breakout season.

The Red Sox have catapulted their way into the playoff mix, being just one game out of the third AL wild-card seed (54-47). Their rotation has led the way, with Tanner Houck (2.71 ERA) and the aforementioned Crawford (3.37 ERA) having high-level seasons. Meanwhile, outfielder Jarren Duran (.292/.353/.512 slash line) was an All-Star, and veteran Tyler O’Neill has launched 20 home runs.

Mariners vs. White Sox (7:15 p.m. ET on FOX and the FOX Sports app)

Probable starters: Bryan Woo, Seattle (2.54 ERA) vs. Erick Fedde, Chicago (2.98 ERA)

Once in possession of a commanding lead in the AL West, Seattle has slipped to second in the division. Starting pitching has kept the Mariners afloat, as Logan Gilbert (2.72 ERA), George Kirby (3.20 ERA), Luis Castillo (3.38 ERA) and Bryce Miller (3.41 ERA) have been stellar. That said, Seattle is 28th in runs scored (390).

It has been a miserable season for the White Sox, who have the worst record in the sport (27-78) and are last in runs (324). The aforementioned Fedde and left-hander Garrett Crochet (3.07 ERA, 157 strikeouts) have been the bright spots for Chicago and are subsequently prime trade candidates.

Now, check out some pregame reading from across MLB courtesy of FOXSports.com!

Five burning questions at the trade deadline:Rowan Kavner and Deesha Thosar offer their takes on whether the Orioles should go all-in on Tarik Skubal, who lands the White Sox stars and what the Yankees, Red Sox and Padres should do at the deadline.

Three reasons why the Tigers shouldn’t trade Skubal (to the Dodgers, Yankees or Orioles): Tarik Skubal is the most coveted player at the trade deadline and could fetch a huge haul. But Detroit would be wise to hold onto its ace, Thosar writes.

Dodgers still need another ace: Clayton Kershaw’s return is an important boost for a depleted rotation, but it shouldn’t impact the Dodgers’ search for an ace as the trade deadline nears, Kavner writes.

Five teams that should be full-blown sellers: MLB’s expanded playoffs have fooled middling teams into thinking they’re contenders. Thosar listed five clubs who should unload before the trade deadline.

Ranking 40 players who could make the most impact at the deadline: While there might be players more likely to get traded, Kavner provided the top difference-makers who could shape the deadline.

Biggest needs, player fits for top contenders: With the MLB trade deadline just days away, Kavner identifies each contender’s biggest need — and one possible target who could fill the void.

The John Smoltz Interview: This week, the Hall of Famer and FOX on MLB analyst weighs in on the Braves, Rangers and Astros and the trade market surrounding Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Mason Miller and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

X-factors for every contender: Thosar and Kavner spotlight one player for each team whose contribution in the second half might determine their club’s postseason fate.

From All-Star to trade speculation? Aces Tarik Skubal and Garrett Crochet will be two of the most sought-after players at the deadline. Kavner checks in on how they and other All-Stars on non-contenders are handling the trade rumors.

Who’s going to win the World Series? FOX Sports Research dove into the matter and found that these six stats point to one team.

MLB first-half review: Our MLB staff takes stock of the season’s first half by highlighting the 20 biggest developments leading up to the All-Star break.

Power Rankings: Is there a new No. 1 team in baseball? Ben Verlander offers his latest top 10.

Want more betting angles?Aaron Judge leads the way in the AL MVP odds. Meanwhile, a pair of Dodgers are in the top five of the NL MVP odds. Check out the latest World Series odds here, and stop by our betting hub for all the latest MLB odds!

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