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Red Sox, Blue Jays in Fenway playoff chase

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The 2026 MLB season features the Red Sox hosting the defending champion Blue Jays in Fenway, as Boston rides a franchise-record 15-game win streak into the matchup and both teams chase playoff spots. Boston surged into contention after a weak start, while Toronto has similarly rebounded after last year's World Series run, providing a parallel late-season surge. Friday's game at Fenway will be streamed exclusively on Apple TV in Canada as part of Friday Night Baseball, with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. The broader MLB landscape remains tightly packed, with parity across leagues as teams push toward October. The series underscores continuing competition for wild-card berths amid ongoing schedule pressures.

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Tigers plan to keep Tarik Skubal through deadline amid trade talk

The Detroit Tigers face a pivotal trade deadline with star pitcher Tarik Skubal potentially moving on, as the team weighs competing for a playoff push against the risk of losing him as a soon-to-be free agent. Skubal has reiterated his desire to finish the season in Detroit and chase a World Series, while manager A.J. Hinch insists the focus must stay on winning and blocking out the distraction of trade talk, even as other teams like the Dodgers circle as potential buyers.

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