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Through nearly a quarter of the season, we’ve seen some teams get off to historically good starts while others are off to uncharacteristically bad starts. Several of those teams will be front-and-center in some of the most intriguing matchups of the week.

Here are five series to watch during the upcoming week, starting tonight with a trio of series between division rivals before some heavy hitters face off in a pair of Interleague matchups.

Wil Myers not only hit a home run for the Reds, but he took one away when he reached high above the wall to rob Seby Zavala of the White Sox.

Roansy Contreras’ slider is among some new and improved pitches that have become devastating additions to pitchers’ arsenals so far this season.

Drafted less than a year ago, Zach Neto finds himself hitting leadoff in front of former MVPs Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Here is why the Angels have turned to the rookie shortstop in a prime lineup spot.

Byron Buxton has been one of the most dynamic center fielders in the game, but this year he has solely been a designated hitter for the Twins.And it was all the idea of shortstop Carlos Correa.

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