Game Details

• Matchup: Washington Nationals (32–46) vs. San Diego Padres (42–35)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 9:40 PM ET
• Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, CA
• Broadcast: MASN 2, Padres TV Network, MLB.TV (Free Game of the Day)

Game Context & Stakes

The Padres are surging, having won 3 of their last 4 games and sitting third in the NL West. The Nationals, meanwhile, have dropped 13 of their last 15 and are trying to stop the bleeding after a 13–7 loss to the Dodgers on Sunday.

This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between these two clubs. San Diego swept Washington 6–0 in last year’s season series.

Starting Pitchers

Washington Nationals – Mitchell Parker (LHP)

• Record: 4–8
• ERA: 4.59
• WHIP: 1.32
• Last Start: 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 8 K vs. Rockies
• Scouting Report: Parker has allowed 3+ earned runs in 8 of his last 10 starts and was shelled for 6 ER in his only career outing vs. San Diego.

San Diego Padres – Stephen Kolek (RHP)

• Record: 3–2
• ERA: 3.59
• WHIP: 1.29
• Last Start: 6.1 IP, 3 ER vs. Dodgers
• Scouting Report: Kolek has been steady but not dominant, allowing 3+ ER in each of his last two starts.

Players to Watch

Washington Nationals

• James Wood: 5 HR in last 10 games; .606 SLG and 94.1 mph average exit velocity
• Luis García Jr.: 18 doubles, 7 HR; .519 xSLG and .314 xBA
• CJ Abrams: 13.4° launch angle, 8.2% barrel rate; .287 AVG with 10 HR

San Diego Padres

• Luis Arraez: .273 AVG, 16 doubles, 3 HR; elite contact hitter
• Manny Machado: .308 xBA, 12.4% barrel rate; 2 HR in last 10 games
• Jackson Merrill: .305 AVG, .536 xSLG; breakout rookie campaign

Trends

• Nationals have lost 5 straight games started by Parker
• Padres have covered the spread in 5 straight games vs. Washington
• OVER has hit in 4 straight Padres home games vs. Nationals

How to Watch Nationals vs Padres – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: MASN 2 (WSH), Padres TV Network (SD)
• Streaming: MLB.TV (Free Game of the Day), FuboTV
• Radio: 106.7 The Fan (WSH), KWFN 97.3 FM (SD)

Game Odds

Washington Nationals   8.5

San Diego Padres             – 176

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Boston Red Sox (40–39) vs. Los Angeles Angels (37–40)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 9:38 PM ET
• Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA
• Broadcast: NESN, Bally Sports West, MLB Network, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

Both teams are hovering around .500 and looking to gain ground in the American League Wild Card race. The Red Sox have won 7 of their last 10 games and are wrapping up a West Coast road trip. The Angels, meanwhile, have dropped 6 of their last 10 but are 6–3 in their last 9 home games.

This is the fourth meeting of the season between the two clubs. The Angels lead the season series 2–1 after taking two of three at Fenway Park earlier this month.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Boston Red Sox – Walker Buehler (RHP)

• Record: 5–5
• ERA: 5.95
• WHIP: 1.51
• Last Start: 3.1 IP, 8 ER vs. Mariners
• Scouting Report: Buehler has struggled on the road, allowing 5+ earned runs in 3 of his last 4 away starts. He’ll need to bounce back to keep Boston in the game.

Los Angeles Angels – Jack Kochanowicz (RHP)

• Record: 3–8
• ERA: 5.38
• WHIP: 1.55
• Last Start: 5.1 IP, 2 ER, 8 K vs. Yankees
• Scouting Report: Kochanowicz is coming off one of his best outings of the season and has shown flashes of potential despite inconsistent command.

Players to Watch

Boston Red Sox

• Romy Gonzalez: 10-for-31 with 3 doubles, 2 HR, and 8 RBI in his last 10 games
• Jarren Duran: 18 doubles, 8 triples, 5 HR; elite speed and gap power
• Ceddanne Rafaela: 2-for-4 with a HR on Sunday; heating up at the plate
• Rob Refsnyder: 2-for-5 with a HR and 2 RBI in Sunday’s loss to the Giants

Los Angeles Angels

• Nolan Schanuel: .283 AVG, 15 doubles, 6 HR; 3-for-5 with 4 RBI on Sunday
• Logan O’Hoppe: 17 HR; one of MLB’s top power-hitting catchers
• Zach Neto: 10-for-34 with 3 HR in last 10 games
• Luis Rengifo: 3 HR in last 10 games; versatile infield bat

Trends

• Red Sox are 8–3 in their last 11 games
• Angels are 6–3 in their last 9 home games
• UNDER has hit in 4 of the last 6 head-to-head matchups
• OVER has hit in 2 straight Angels games after 5 straight UNDERS

How to Watch Red Sox vs Angels – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: NESN (BOS), Bally Sports West (LAA), MLB Network (National)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: WEEI 93.7 FM (BOS), KLAA 830 AM (LAA)

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 – 122

Los Angeles Angels         9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Chicago Cubs (46–31) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (42–36)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:45 PM ET
• Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO
• Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, FanDuel Sports Network Midwest, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between the Cubs and Cardinals, and it kicks off a crucial four-game series at Busch Stadium. The Cubs lead the NL Central by 3.5 games over the Brewers, while the Cardinals sit 4.5 games back and just one game out of the final NL Wild Card spot.

• Cubs: Coming off a series loss to the Mariners, outscored 30–20
• Cardinals: Winners of 6 of their last 10, including back-to-back series wins

Probable Starting Pitchers

Chicago Cubs – Ben Brown (RHP)

• Record: 4–5
• ERA: 5.57
• WHIP: 1.42
• Last Start: 5 IP, 2 ER vs. Brewers
• Scouting Report: High strikeout upside (10.7 K/9), but struggles with command and hard contact (.280 BAA)

St. Louis Cardinals – Matthew Liberatore (LHP)

• Record: 4–6
• ERA: 4.08
• WHIP: 1.31
• Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. White Sox
• Scouting Report: Eight quality starts in 14 outings; relies on a mix of curveballs and sliders to induce weak contact

Players to Watch

Chicago Cubs

• Pete Crow-Armstrong: 21 HR, .559 SLG – ranks 6th in MLB in home runs
• Kyle Tucker: .285 AVG, 4 HR in last 10 games – heating up at the plate
• Nico Hoerner: .284 AVG, 17 doubles – consistent contact hitter

St. Louis Cardinals

• Alec Burleson: .308 AVG, 3 HR in last 7 games – one of MLB’s hottest hitters
• Willson Contreras: 10 HR, 50 RBI – team leader in both categories
• Brendan Donovan: .308 AVG – Cardinals’ most consistent bat

Trends

• Cubs are 25–7 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game
• Cardinals are 24–15 at home this season
• Cubs are 21–16 on the road
• OVER has hit in 4 of the last 10 games for both teams

How to Watch Cubs vs Cardinals – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: Marquee Sports Network (CHC), FanDuel Sports Network Midwest (STL)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: 670 The Score (CHC), KMOX 1120 AM (STL)

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     – 114

St. Louis Cardinals           9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Pittsburgh Pirates (31–48) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (43–35)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
• Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI
• Broadcast: SportsNet Pittsburgh, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Brewers enter this three-game series riding a four-game win streak, having just swept the Twins with a staggering 35 runs scored over the weekend. The Pirates, meanwhile, snapped a three-series losing skid with an 8–3 win over the Rangers on Sunday.

This is the fifth meeting of the season between these NL Central rivals, with the season series tied 2–2.

Starting Pitchers

Pittsburgh Pirates – Braxton Ashcraft (RHP)

• MLB Debut as Starter
• 2025 Stats (Relief): 1.54 ERA, 11.2 IP, 10 K, .209 BAA
• Scouting Report: Ranked No. 7 in the Pirates system, Ashcraft is a 2018 second-round pick making his first MLB start after seven strong bullpen outings. He features a mid-90s fastball, sharp slider, and excellent command.

Milwaukee Brewers – Chad Patrick (RHP)

• Record: 3–7
• ERA: 3.50
• WHIP: 1.28
• Last Start: 5 IP, 4 ER vs. Twins
• Scouting Report: Patrick has been solid but inconsistent, with signs of regression in June. He’ll be asked to eat innings after a bullpen-heavy weekend.

Players to Watch

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Andrew McCutchen: .264 AVG, 3 HR in last 10 games
• Bryan Reynolds: 8 HR, 11 doubles; team leader in RBI
• Tommy Pham: 3-for-5, 3 RBI in Sunday’s win over Texas
• Nick Gonzales: .275 AVG, 2 hits and 1 RBI Sunday

Milwaukee Brewers

• Christian Yelich: .405 AVG, 13 RBI in last 10 games; 14 HR, 54 RBI on the season
• Jackson Chourio: .260 AVG, 12 HR, 22 doubles
• Sal Frelick: .298 AVG; 4-game hit streak
• Brice Turang: .274 AVG, 11 doubles; 7-game hit streak

Trends

• Brewers are 7–3 in their last 10 games
• Pirates are 3–7 in their last 10, hitting just .215 as a team
• Brewers are 23–15 at home; Pirates are 11–27 on the road
• OVER has hit in 5 of the last 10 games for both teams

How to Watch Pirates vs Brewers – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: SportsNet Pittsburgh (PIT), Bally Sports Wisconsin (MIL)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: KDKA-FM 93.7 (PIT), WTMJ 620 AM (MIL)

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates            8.5

Milwaukee Brewers       – 183

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Arizona Diamondbacks (39–38) vs. Chicago White Sox (25–53)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
• Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL
• Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Diamondbacks are clinging to postseason hopes, sitting just 3.5 games out of the final NL Wild Card spot. They’ve won 8 of their last 12 and are looking to bounce back after a 4–2 loss in Colorado. The White Sox, meanwhile, are in full rebuild mode but just took a series from the Blue Jays and are showing signs of life.

This is the first meeting of the 2025 season between the two clubs. Arizona won 4 of 6 games against Chicago over the past two years.

Probable Starting Pitchers

Arizona Diamondbacks – Eduardo Rodriguez (LHP)

• Record: 2–4
• ERA: 5.93
• WHIP: 1.62
• Last Start: 4.2 IP, 2 ER vs. Rockies
• Career vs. White Sox: 4–0, 3.36 ERA in 10 starts
• Scouting Report: Rodriguez has been inconsistent but owns a strong track record against Chicago. He’ll need to limit walks and keep the ball in the park.

Chicago White Sox – Shane Smith (RHP)

• Record: 3–4
• ERA: 2.85
• WHIP: 1.22
• Last Start: 4.1 IP, 5 ER vs. Cardinals
• Scouting Report: The rookie right-hander has been Chicago’s most reliable starter. He mixes a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and has held opponents to a .246 average.

Players to Watch

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Eugenio Suárez: Leads MLB with 67 RBI and ranks 4th in home runs (25)
• Ketel Marte: Batting .310 with a 1.002 OPS; 6 HR in last 7 games vs AL Central
• Josh Naylor: .303 AVG, 49 RBI; consistent middle-of-the-order threat
• Corbin Carroll: 20 HR, .914 OPS—questionable with hand injury (MRI pending)

Chicago White Sox

• Miguel Vargas: .243 AVG, 10 HR, 34 RBI; team’s most productive bat
• Andrew Benintendi: .239 AVG, 8 HR, 29 RBI; 5-game home scoring streak
• Luis Robert Jr.: 22 stolen bases; power-speed combo when healthy
• Shane Smith: 2.85 ERA over 14 starts; Rule 5 gem from Milwaukee

Trends

• Diamondbacks are 8–4 in their last 12 games
• White Sox are 4–20 in one-run games this season
• Arizona is 7–1 in their last 8 games at Guaranteed Rate Field
• OVER has hit in 6 of Arizona’s last 9 games

How to Watch Diamondbacks vs White Sox – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: NBC Sports Chicago (CWS), Bally Sports Arizona (ARI)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: WMVP 1000 AM (CWS), 98.7 FM Arizona Sports (ARI)

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks – 144

Chicago White Sox          9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Seattle Mariners (39–37) vs. Minnesota Twins (37–40)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:40 PM ET
• Venue: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
• Broadcast: FS1, ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports North, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Mariners open a four-game road series against the Twins after taking two of three from the Cubs at Wrigley Field, scoring 30 runs in the process. Meanwhile, the Twins limp into this matchup after being swept by the Brewers, outscored 35–14 over the weekend. Seattle won the first series between these teams earlier this season (2–1), with all three games decided by one run.

Probable Pitchers

Seattle Mariners – Bryan Woo (RHP)

• Record: 6–4
• ERA: 3.12
• WHIP: 1.08
• Last Start: 7 IP, 0 ER, 6 K vs. Boston
• Scouting Report: Woo has logged 6+ innings in all 14 starts this season and is coming off his fourth 7-inning gem. He thrives on command and induces weak contact with a sinker-slider mix.

Minnesota Twins – Bailey Ober (RHP)

• Record: 4–4
• ERA: 4.54
• WHIP: 1.29
• Last Start: 5.2 IP, 4 ER, 9 H vs. Reds
• Scouting Report: Ober has struggled recently, allowing 18 earned runs and 8 home runs in his last four starts. He’ll need to keep the ball in the yard against Seattle’s surging offense.

Players to Watch

Seattle Mariners

• Cal Raleigh: Leads MLB with 31 home runs and 66 RBI; hitting .276 with a 1.042 OPS
• Julio Rodríguez: .252 AVG, 10 HR, 10 SB; three-game hit streak
• J.P. Crawford: Team-high .291 AVG; .400 OBP in June
• Jorge Polanco: Former Twin; 11 HR, 36 RBI in his second season with Seattle

Minnesota Twins

• Byron Buxton: .285 AVG, 17 HR, 47 RBI; team leader in all three categories
• Brooks Lee: .362 AVG in June; had 4 hits on Sunday
• Carlos Correa: Season-high .257 AVG after 4-hit game
• Trevor Larnach: .257 AVG, 10 HR; consistent power threat

Trends

• Mariners are 6–3 in their last 9 games
• Twins are 1–9 in their last 10, allowing 7.97 ERA over that span
• Mariners have won 8 of 14 games started by Bryan Woo
• Twins have lost 5 straight games started by Bailey Ober

How to Watch Mariners vs Twins – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: FS1 (National), ROOT Sports NW (SEA), Bally Sports North (MIN)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: 710 AM Seattle Sports (SEA), 830 WCCO (MIN)

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 132

Minnesota Twins             8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: New York Yankees (45–32) vs. Cincinnati Reds (40–38)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
• Venue: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
• Broadcast: YES Network, Bally Sports Ohio, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Yankees arrive in Cincinnati riding momentum after taking two of three from the Orioles, while the Reds snapped a three-game skid with a 4–1 win over the Cardinals. This is the first meeting of the season between these two clubs, and both are fighting to stay in the thick of their respective playoff races.

• Yankees: Lead the AL East by 2.5 games
• Reds: Fourth in NL Central, 6.5 games behind the Cubs

Probable Pitchers

New York Yankees – Allan Winans (RHP)

• 2025 MLB Debut
• Triple-A Stats: 7–0, 0.90 ERA, 1.04 WHIP in 11 starts
• Scouting Report: Sinker-changeup specialist with elite ground-ball rate. Making his first MLB start of the season after dominating in Scranton.

Cincinnati Reds – Nick Lodolo (LHP)

• Record: 5–5
• ERA: 3.71
• WHIP: 1.11
• Last Start: 6 IP, 2 ER vs. Twins
• Scouting Report: Lefty with a deceptive delivery and solid command. Struggled with strikeouts this year (7.8 K/9) and faces a Yankees lineup that crushes lefties.

Players to Watch

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge: .367 AVG, 27 HR, 61 RBI – 2nd in MLB in homers
• Paul Goldschmidt: .298 AVG, 8 HR – elite vs. left-handed pitching
• Cody Bellinger: .254 AVG, 10 HR – adds power and speed to the middle of the order

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz: 17 HR, 52 RBI – leads team in both categories
• TJ Friedl: .290 AVG – consistent contact hitter
• Gavin Lux: .262 AVG, 14 doubles – key table-setter

Trends

• Yankees are 3–0 in their last 3 games at Great American Ball Park
• UNDER has hit in 10 straight Yankees games
• Reds are 21–5 when hitting 2+ home runs in a game

How to Watch Yankees vs Reds – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: YES Network (NYY), Bally Sports Ohio (CIN)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: WFAN 660 AM (NYY), 700 WLW (CIN)

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 126

Cincinnati Reds                 10.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025

Game Details

• Matchup: Atlanta Braves (35–41) vs. New York Mets (46–32)
• Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
• First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET
• Venue: Citi Field, Queens, NY
• Broadcast: FDSN, PIX11, MLB.TV

Game Context & Stakes

The Braves and Mets open a four-game series at Citi Field with both teams trending in opposite directions. Atlanta is trying to claw back to .500 and stay alive in the NL Wild Card race, while the Mets are looking to rebound from a rough 1–8 stretch and keep pace with the Phillies atop the NL East.

Atlanta swept the Mets in a three-game set last week, but New York has dominated at home this season (27–10).

Starting Pitchers

Atlanta Braves – Spencer Schwellenbach (RHP)

• Record: 5–4
• ERA: 3.26
• WHIP: 1.03
• Last Start: 6/17 vs Mets – 7 IP, 4 ER, 8 K
• Scouting Report: The rookie right-hander has been a bright spot in Atlanta’s rotation, mixing a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and excellent command.

New York Mets – Paul Blackburn (RHP)

• Record: 0–1
• ERA: 6.92
• WHIP: 1.52
• Last Start: 6/18 at Atlanta – 3.2 IP, 3 ER
• Scouting Report: Blackburn has struggled in limited action and faces a Braves lineup that tagged him last week.

Players to Watch

Atlanta Braves

• Ronald Acuña Jr.: Batting .396 with 8 HR in 27 games since returning from injury
• Matt Olson: 15 HR, 49 RBI; 5-for-11 vs Mets last week
• Austin Riley: 4-game hit streak; .260 AVG with power potential

New York Mets

• Juan Soto: Slashing .338/.495/.716 over last 22 games; 8 HR, 22 walks
• Pete Alonso: 18 HR, 64 RBI; always a threat at Citi Field
• Francisco Lindor: Veteran leadership and clutch defense

Trends

• Braves are 4–1 in last 5 vs teams with winning records
• Mets are 1–8 in their last 9 games
• UNDER has hit in 5 of Braves’ last 6 divisional games

How to Watch Braves vs Mets – June 23, 2025

• TV Channels: FDSN (Braves), PIX11 (Mets)
• Streaming: MLB.TV, FuboTV (regional restrictions may apply)
• Radio: WCNN 680 AM (ATL), WCBS 880 AM (NYM)

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 144

New York Mets                 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, June 22, 2025