Its a Paul Skenes Monday as the Pittsburgh Pirates (52-73) host Kevin Gausman and the Toronto Blue Jays (73-52) in the first of a three-game series at PNC Park.

The 11th overall pick in the 2006 Major League Baseball Draft, Scherzer became a three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2019 World Series champion. In his age-40 season, he's hoping to add another ring with the Toronto Blue Jays.

The Toronto Blue Jays took care of business on their home field against the Texas Rangers by taking advantage of a struggling bullpen and limited starting rotation. Catcher Alejandro Kirk led a comeback in Game 1 and an explosive display of team offense went into their 14-2 punishment in Game 2 that secured the series win.

Marcus Semien homered and scored twice in his return to the lineup and Nathan Eovaldi worked seven innings and won his seventh straight decision as the Texas Rangers beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-4 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Cubs Facing Kyle Tucker Decision After Loss to Blue Jays originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Chicago Cubs have seen their NL Central division hopes evaporate, with the Milwaukee Brewers jumping out to an eight-game lead with just under two months remaining in the regular season.

The Toronto Blue Jays have been one of the best stories in MLB this season, overcoming a lackluster start to deliver the best run of play fans of the club have

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