Chicago Cubs (48-34, first in the NL Central) vs. Houston Astros (49-33, first in the AL West) Houston; Saturday, 6:15 p.m.

Lance McCullers will take the mound against the Cubs on Saturday, bolstering the Astros' starting rotation now that he has recovered from his foot injury.

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith capitalized on his second opportunity to bat cleanup on Friday, and the timing ...