Here's a concise, valuable rewrite focusing on the key MLB matchups:

Three must-watch MLB series this weekend showcase playoff contenders and compelling pitching matchups:

Giants vs. Dodgers

• Four-game series at Dodger Stadium
• Friday's pitching matchup: Anthony DeSclafani (4-2, 3.54 ERA) vs. Walker Buehler (3-0, 2.78 ERA)
• Dodgers enter hot with eight straight wins
• Prediction: Dodgers to win series

Reds vs. Cubs

• Sunday's key matchup: Tyler Mahle (3-2, 3.75 ERA) vs. Jake Arrieta (5-4, 4.37 ERA)
• Reds bring one of MLB's top offenses
• Cubs showing strong form in May
• Expected: High-scoring affair with strong offensive displays

Blue Jays vs. Indians

• Series finale features Aaron Civale (7-1, 3.04 ERA) vs. Steven Matz (6-2, 4.00+ ERA)
• Toronto features powerful offense led by Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
• Cleveland's challenge: Generate enough offense to support Civale
• Prediction: Indians win behind Civale's strong pitching

Each series features playoff implications and compelling storylines as teams jockey for position in their respective divisions.

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