LEADING OFF: Yelich, Springer slumping, Blue Jays wandering

Two-time defending NL batting champion Christian Yelich has a long way to go if he wants a three-peat. Yelich also has struck out 12 times going into the series opener at home against Jack Flaherty and the Cardinals. Former World Series MVP George Springer (.048), two-time batting champ Jose Altuve (.174) and former All-Star Game MVP Alex Bregman (.174) will look to break loose when the Astros visit the Angels.

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