“I could take some things to learn from today,” he said. “Obviously didn’t go the way I wanted to, but I was trying to take a couple of things from today and, most importantly, I felt good, so kind of...

The Mariners activated George Kirby from the 15-day injured list Thursday morning before his first start of the season in the series opener against the Astros on Thursday night.

The calendar may say late May, but there was no mistaking the urgency facing the Houston Astros. A 10-game homestand commenced Thursday with the first of four games against the team above the Astros and atop the American League West.

The Brewers have been listed as -124 moneyline favorites in this matchup with the Pirates (+106).

The favored Angels (-147 on the moneyline to win) host the Marlins (+124).