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MLB 2025: Early NL East storylines for Phillies, Mets, Braves

Ahead of the first Phillies-Mets matchup, let's examine the early goings for the division's top contenders (and yes, that includes the Braves).

Freddie Freeman's sac fly, six relievers piece together 1-0 Dodgers win over Rangers

— Freddie Freeman broke up a scoreless game with an eighth-inning sacrifice fly and six Dodgers relievers completed the shutout after starter Tyler Glasnow left with lower leg cramps one pitch into the fifth inning as Los Angeles beat the Texas...

Guardians host the Yankees to start 3-game series

New York Yankees (14-8, first in the AL East) vs. Cleveland Guardians (12-9, second in the AL Central)

Mets look to keep home win streak alive, host the Phillies

Philadelphia Phillies (13-9, second in the NL East) vs. New York Mets (15-7, first in the NL East)

Wynns leads Reds against the Marlins following 6-hit game

Cincinnati Reds (11-11, third in the NL Central) vs. Miami Marlins (9-12, third in the NL East)

Blue Jays visit the Astros to open 3-game series

Toronto Blue Jays (12-10, second in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (10-11, fourth in the AL West)

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