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Saturday, November 14, 2026Nov 14

LEADING OFF: Matz-Peavy, Yanks-Red Sox highlight Friday

FILE - In this April 21, 2016 file photo, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Expectations for both Chicago baseball teams this year are high as the Cubs and White Sox lead their perspective leagues three weeks into the season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)
FILE - In this April 21, 2016 file photo, Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon stands in the dugout during a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Cincinnati. Expectations for both Chicago baseball teams this year are high as the Cubs and White Sox lead their perspective leagues three weeks into the season. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

A look at what’s happening all around the majors today:

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MEETING OF CHAMPIONS

In the opener of a series between the last two NL pennant winners, left-hander Steven Matz (2-1, 5.40 ERA) is slated to start for the defending champion New York Mets against San Francisco and right-hander Jake Peavy (1-1, 6.86 ERA).

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