First Pitch: 7:10 PM PT

Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• COL — Tanner Gordon (RHP)
• LAD — Emmet Sheehan (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Los Angeles, CA)

• Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
• Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: ~55%
• Precipitation: 0% — perfect Southern California baseball night
• Ballpark Impact:
  • Mildly hitter‑friendly for RH pull hitters
  • Warm air + outbound breeze boosts extra‑base hit probability
  • Dodgers’ RH power (Betts, Smith, Teoscar) benefits most

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

• Kris Bryant — OUT (back)
• Brendan Rodgers — Day‑to‑day (shoulder soreness)
• Nolan Jones — OUT (wrist)
• Kyle Freeland — OUT (elbow)
• Daniel Bard — OUT (forearm)

Los Angeles Dodgers

• Shohei Ohtani — Probable (minor oblique tightness; expected to DH)
• Max Muncy — OUT (knee)
• Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow recovery)
• Clayton Kershaw — OUT (shoulder)
• Blake Treinen — Probable (light bullpen workload)

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rockies (20–34)

• Last 10: 3–7
• Road Record: 7–18
• Run Differential: -72
• Trend: Pitching collapsing; offense inconsistent
• Key Note: Rockies have allowed 6+ runs in 8 of last 10 losses

Los Angeles Dodgers (33–20)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Home Record: 18–9
• Run Differential: +63
• Trend: Offense surging; rotation stabilizing behind Sheehan/Miller
• Key Note: Dodgers have scored 5+ runs in 9 of last 12

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

COL — Tanner Gordon (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~5.12
  • WHIP: 1.42
  • K/9: 7.4
  • HR/9: 1.4
• Profile: Fastball/slider righty; relies on command
• Strengths: Can induce soft contact when ahead
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. RH power; vulnerable 2nd/3rd time through order
• Matchup Fit: Dodgers’ RH core (Betts, Smith, Teoscar) is a bad matchup

LAD — Emmet Sheehan (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.41
  • WHIP: 1.17
  • K/9: 10.6
  • HR/9: 0.8
• Profile: High‑velocity fastball with elite carry; plus slider
• Strengths: Dominant vs. RH hitters; excellent at home
• Weaknesses: Occasional early command lapses
• Matchup Fit: Rockies’ lineup ranks bottom‑5 in MLB vs. high‑velocity RHP → major advantage Sheehan

Key Player Matchups

Rockies Hitters vs. Sheehan

• Ezequiel Tovar: Best contact bat; limited power vs. elite velocity
• Ryan McMahon: Power threat but high K% vs. high‑spin fastballs
• Charlie Blackmon: Veteran presence; diminished bat speed vs. Sheehan’s profile

Dodgers Hitters vs. Gordon

• Mookie Betts: .310 career vs. sinker/slider RHP; elite matchup
• Will Smith: Hot May; crushes command‑inconsistent pitchers
• Teoscar Hernández: Pull‑side power fits wind pattern; HR threat

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Dodgers lead 22–9
• At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 10 of last 12
• Scoring Trend: 7 of last 10 meetings have gone OVER

Betting Trends

Colorado Rockies

• 2–8 last 10 overall
• 2–9 last 11 as a road underdog
• OVER 6–4 last 10
• Gordon: Rockies are 3–6 in his starts

Los Angeles Dodgers

• 7–2 last 9 overall
• 6–1 last 7 at home
• OVER 7–3 last 10
• Sheehan: Dodgers are 7–3 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Dodgers 8–2 last 10
• OVER 6–2 last 8 in Los Angeles

GAME ODDS

Colorado Rockies             9

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 300

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First Pitch: 7:07 PM ET

Venue: Rogers Centre, Toronto, Ontario

Surface: Artificial Turf

Probable Pitchers:

• MIA — Janson Junk (RHP)
• TOR — Chase Yesavage (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Toronto, ON)

Note: Rogers Centre’s retractable roof eliminates most weather impact.

• Temperature (outside): 66–69°F
• Wind: 8–12 mph blowing in from left field
• Humidity: ~60%
• Roof Expectation: Likely closed
• Ballpark Impact:
  • Closed roof → neutral to slightly hitter‑friendly
  • Turf increases ground‑ball hit probability

Injury Report

Miami Marlins

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Day‑to‑day (hamstring tightness)
• Jake Burger — OUT (oblique strain)
• Jesús Sánchez — Probable (wrist soreness)
• Edward Cabrera — OUT (shoulder)
• A.J. Puk — OUT (elbow)

Toronto Blue Jays

• Bo Bichette — OUT (knee sprain)
• Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Probable (hand contusion)
• Kevin Gausman — OUT (forearm)
• Jordan Romano — OUT (elbow)
• Alejandro Kirk — Day‑to‑day (illness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (25–29)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Road Record: 11–15
• Run Differential: -27
• Trend: Pitching improving; offense inconsistent
• Key Note: Marlins have scored 4+ runs in 6 of last 8 wins, but 2 or fewer in 5 of last 7 losses

Toronto Blue Jays (25–28)

• Last 10: 4–6
• Home Record: 13–13
• Run Differential: -19
• Trend: Offense weakened without Bichette; bullpen thin without Romano
• Key Note: Jays have allowed 5+ runs in 7 of last 10 losses

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

MIA — Janson Junk (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.39
  • WHIP: 1.31
  • K/9: 7.6
  • HR/9: 1.1
• Profile: Sinker/slider righty; relies on weak contact
• Strengths: Effective vs. RH hitters; induces ground balls
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. LHB with lift; limited swing‑and‑miss
• Matchup Fit: Toronto’s left‑handed bats (Schneider, Varsho) have power upside

TOR — Chase Yesavage (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.54
  • WHIP: 1.18
  • K/9: 10.0
  • HR/9: 0.9
• Profile: Power fastball/slider with plus changeup
• Strengths: Misses bats; excellent vs. RH hitters
• Weaknesses: Can be hittable early; occasional fastball command lapses
• Matchup Fit: Miami’s RH‑heavy lineup (Arraez, Bell, De La Cruz) is a favorable matchup for Yesavage

Key Player Matchups

Marlins Hitters vs. Yesavage

• Luis Arraez: Contact machine; could exploit early fastball command
• Josh Bell: Power threat but inconsistent vs. high‑velocity RHP
• Bryan De La Cruz: Hot May; strong matchup vs. sliders left up

Blue Jays Hitters vs. Junk

• Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Elite vs. sinkers; HR threat even with roof closed
• Daulton Varsho: Pull‑side power fits turf bounce and Junk’s LHB vulnerability
• Davis Schneider: Excellent vs. RHP; strong OBP profile

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Marlins lead 7–5
• At Rogers Centre: Teams split 3–3
• Scoring Trend: 6 of last 10 meetings have gone UNDER

Betting Trends

Miami Marlins

• 4–1 last 5 as a road underdog
• UNDER 6–3 last 9
• Junk: Marlins are 4–6 in his starts

Toronto Blue Jays

• 3–6 last 9 overall
• UNDER 7–3 last 10 home games
• Yesavage: Jays are 6–4 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• UNDER 6–2 last 8
• Road team is 4–1 in last 5 matchups

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  7.5

Toronto Blue Jays             – 165

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First Pitch: 7:05 PM CT

Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

Surface: Artificial Turf (Retractable Roof)

Probable Pitchers:

• HOU — Kona Imai (RHP)
• TEX — Kumar Rocker (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Arlington, TX)

Note: Globe Life Field’s retractable roof minimizes weather impact, but conditions influence roof decision.

• Temperature: 82–85°F
• Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to left field
• Humidity: ~58%
• Precipitation: <10%
• Roof Expectation: Likely closed due to heat
• Ballpark Impact:
  • Roof closed → neutral to slightly pitcher‑friendly
  • Roof open → boosts RH power (Altuve, García, Langford)

Injury Report

Houston Astros

• Kyle Tucker — OUT (foot fracture)
• Yordan Álvarez — Day‑to‑day (back tightness; expected to play)
• Justin Verlander — OUT (shoulder)
• Framber Valdez — OUT (forearm)
• Ryan Pressly — Probable (normal rest)

Texas Rangers

• Corey Seager — Day‑to‑day (wrist soreness)
• Josh Jung — OUT (thumb)
• Nathan Eovaldi — OUT (elbow)
• Jon Gray — Probable (bullpen availability)
• José Leclerc — OUT (shoulder)

Team Records & Recent Form

Houston Astros (23–31)

• Last 10: 4–6
• Road Record: 10–16
• Run Differential: -32
• Trend: Rotation struggling; offense inconsistent without Tucker
• Key Note: Astros have scored 3 or fewer runs in 7 of last 10 losses

Texas Rangers (24–28)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Home Record: 13–12
• Run Differential: -18
• Trend: Pitching improving; offense streaky but dangerous at home
• Key Note: Rangers have scored 5+ runs in 6 of last 9 wins

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

HOU — Kona Imai (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.46
  • WHIP: 1.32
  • K/9: 8.3
  • HR/9: 1.2
• Profile: Splitter/slider righty; relies on deception
• Strengths: Effective vs. LHB; induces ground balls
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. RH power; command inconsistent
• Matchup Fit: Rangers’ RH core (García, Langford, Heim) presents challenges

TEX — Kumar Rocker (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.11
  • WHIP: 1.25
  • K/9: 9.4
  • HR/9: 1.0
• Profile: Power fastball/slider; bulldog mentality
• Strengths: Misses bats; strong at home
• Weaknesses: Can be hittable early; struggles vs. LHB with lift
• Matchup Fit: Astros’ left‑handed bats (Álvarez, Peña from the right side) are key threats

Key Player Matchups

Astros Hitters vs. Rocker

• Yordan Álvarez: Elite vs. power RHP; HR threat even in closed‑roof conditions
• José Altuve: .310 career vs. TEX; strong matchup vs. sliders
• Jeremy Peña: Hot May; handles velocity well

Rangers Hitters vs. Imai

• Adolis García: Pull‑side power fits Globe Life; excellent vs. RHP
• Wyatt Langford: Gap‑to‑gap power; dangerous vs. splitters
• Marcus Semien: Strong vs. command‑inconsistent pitchers

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Rangers lead 15–12
• At Globe Life Field: Rangers have won 6 of last 9
• Scoring Trend: 6 of last 10 meetings have gone OVER

Betting Trends

Houston Astros

• 3–7 last 10 as a road underdog
• UNDER 6–3 last 9
• Imai: Astros are 4–6 in his starts

Texas Rangers

• 5–2 last 7 at home
• OVER 7–3 last 10 home games
• Rocker: Rangers are 6–4 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Rangers 4–1 last 5
• OVER 6–2 last 8 in Arlington

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 8.5

Texas Rangers                    – 121

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First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT

Venue: PETCO Park, San Diego, California

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• PHI — Jesús Luzardo (LHP)
• SD — A.J. Vasquez (RHP)

Weather Outlook (San Diego, CA)

• Temperature: 64–67°F at first pitch
• Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to right field
• Humidity: ~72%
• Precipitation: <5% — no rain threat
• Ballpark Impact:
  • PETCO Park is normally pitcher‑friendly
  • Cool air suppresses carry
  • Wind slightly boosts left‑handed pull hitters and RH opposite‑field hitters

Injury Report

Philadelphia Phillies

• Bryce Harper — Probable (minor elbow soreness)
• Trea Turner — OUT (hamstring)
• J.T. Realmuto — Day‑to‑day (knee soreness)
• Ranger Suárez — OUT (forearm)
• Seranthony Domínguez — OUT (shoulder)

San Diego Padres

• Fernando Tatis Jr. — Probable (ankle soreness)
• Xander Bogaerts — OUT (wrist)
• Joe Musgrove — OUT (shoulder)
• Robert Suarez — Probable (normal rest)
• Luis Campusano — Day‑to‑day (hand contusion)

Team Records & Recent Form

Philadelphia Phillies (26–27)

• Last 10: 4–6
• Road Record: 11–14
• Run Differential: -12
• Trend: Pitching inconsistent; offense reliant on Harper/Schwarber
• Key Note: Phillies have scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of last 9

San Diego Padres (31–21)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Home Record: 17–10
• Run Differential: +39
• Trend: Rotation performing well; lineup deep even without Bogaerts
• Key Note: Padres have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 8 of last 12

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

PHI — Jesús Luzardo (LHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.88
  • WHIP: 1.24
  • K/9: 10.1
  • HR/9: 1.1
• Profile: Power lefty; elite slider/changeup combo
• Strengths: Misses bats; excellent vs. LHB
• Weaknesses: Can be homer‑prone vs. RH power; occasional command lapses
• Matchup Fit: Padres’ RH core (Tatis, Machado, Cronenworth) presents challenges

SD — A.J. Vasquez (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.42
  • WHIP: 1.16
  • K/9: 9.3
  • HR/9: 0.8
• Profile: Fastball/slider righty with plus command
• Strengths: Excellent vs. RH hitters; keeps ball in park at PETCO
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to LHB with lift
• Matchup Fit: Phillies’ left‑handed power (Schwarber, Harper) is the key threat

Key Player Matchups

Phillies Hitters vs. Vasquez

• Kyle Schwarber: Pull‑side power fits wind pattern; HR threat
• Bryce Harper: .300+ career vs. RHP; elite matchup
• Alec Bohm: Contact‑oriented; could exploit Vasquez’s early fastball command

Padres Hitters vs. Luzardo

• Fernando Tatis Jr.: Excellent vs. LHP; HR/extra‑base hit threat
• Manny Machado: .290 career vs. LHP; strong matchup
• Jake Cronenworth: Hot May; good vs. changeups

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Padres lead 10–7
• At PETCO Park: Padres have won 5 of last 7
• Scoring Trend: 6 of last 10 meetings have gone UNDER

Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies

• 2–6 last 8 as a road underdog
• UNDER 7–3 last 10
• Luzardo: Phillies are 4–6 in his starts

San Diego Padres

• 7–2 last 9 overall
• UNDER 6–2 last 8 home games
• Vasquez: Padres are 7–3 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Padres 4–1 last 5
• UNDER 6–3 last 9 in San Diego

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      – 117

San Diego Padres             7.5

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First Pitch: 6:10 PM ET

Venue: Progressive Field, Cleveland, Ohio

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• WSH — Zach Littell (RHP)
• CLE — Tanner Bibee (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Cleveland, OH)

• Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch
• Wind: 10–13 mph blowing out to left field
• Humidity: ~63%
• Precipitation: <15% — slight chance of light drizzle, but no major delay risk
• Ballpark Impact:
  • Mildly hitter‑friendly for RH pull hitters
  • Warm air + outbound breeze increases HR probability to left

Injury Report

Washington Nationals

• CJ Abrams — Probable (minor ankle soreness)
• Lane Thomas — Day‑to‑day (wrist contusion)
• Josiah Gray — OUT (elbow)
• MacKenzie Gore — OUT (shoulder)
• Kyle Finnegan — Probable (normal rest)

Cleveland Guardians

• José Ramírez — Probable (hamstring tightness; expected to play)
• Josh Naylor — Day‑to‑day (back stiffness)
• Shane Bieber — OUT (Tommy John recovery)
• Trevor Stephan — OUT (elbow)
• Bo Naylor — OUT (ankle)

Team Records & Recent Form

Washington Nationals (27–27)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Road Record: 13–14
• Run Differential: -7
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but improving
• Key Note: Nationals have scored 4+ runs in 6 of last 8 wins

Cleveland Guardians (32–23)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Home Record: 17–10
• Run Differential: +36
• Trend: Elite pitching + timely hitting; Bibee anchoring rotation
• Key Note: Guardians have allowed 3 or fewer runs in 8 of last 12

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

WSH — Zach Littell (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.24
  • WHIP: 1.30
  • K/9: 8.0
  • HR/9: 1.1
• Profile: Cutter/slider righty; relies on command and sequencing
• Strengths: Effective vs. LHB; induces soft contact
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. RH power; vulnerable 2nd/3rd time through order
• Matchup Fit: Guardians’ RH bats (Ramírez, Fry, Rocchio) present challenges

CLE — Tanner Bibee (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.12
  • WHIP: 1.10
  • K/9: 10.0
  • HR/9: 0.8
• Profile: Power fastball/slider combo; elite command
• Strengths: Dominant vs. RHB; excellent at home
• Weaknesses: Occasional early fastball command lapses
• Matchup Fit: Nationals’ lineup is RH‑heavy → advantage Bibee

Key Player Matchups

Nationals Hitters vs. Bibee

• CJ Abrams: Best matchup; speed + contact vs. power RHP
• Joey Meneses: Struggles vs. high‑velocity RHP; tough matchup
• Lane Thomas: If active, power threat but high K% vs. sliders

Guardians Hitters vs. Littell

• José Ramírez: Elite vs. cutters; strong matchup
• Josh Naylor: If active, crushes RHP; HR threat with wind to LF
• Andrés Giménez: Contact‑oriented; could exploit Littell’s command lapses

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Guardians lead 6–4
• At Progressive Field: Guardians have won 4 of last 6
• Scoring Trend: 5 of last 7 meetings have gone UNDER

Betting Trends

Washington Nationals

• 4–1 last 5 as a road underdog
• UNDER 6–3 last 9
• Littell: Nationals are 4–5 in his starts

Cleveland Guardians

• 7–2 last 9 overall
• UNDER 7–3 last 10 home games
• Bibee: Guardians are 7–3 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Guardians 4–1 last 5
• UNDER 6–2 last 8 meetings

Game Odds

Washington Nationals                   8

Cleveland Guardians                      – 165

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First Pitch: 6:45 PM PT

Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, California

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• ARI — Merrill Kelly (RHP)
• SF — Nick Avila Roupp (RHP)

Weather Outlook (San Francisco, CA)

• Temperature: 58–61°F at first pitch
• Wind: 12–16 mph blowing out toward right‑center (typical Oracle Park marine breeze)
• Humidity: ~72%
• Precipitation: <5% — no rain threat
• Ballpark Impact:
  • Cool air suppresses carry
  • Wind helps balls hit to right‑center
  • Right‑handed opposite‑field hitters and left‑handed pull hitters get a mild boost

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

• Corbin Carroll — Day‑to‑day (shoulder soreness; likely to play)
• Ketel Marte — Probable (hamstring tightness)
• Gabriel Moreno — OUT (thumb)
• Eduardo Rodriguez — OUT (lat strain)
• Paul Sewald — Probable (light bullpen workload expected)

San Francisco Giants

• Michael Conforto — OUT (hamstring)
• Jorge Soler — Day‑to‑day (back tightness)
• Kyle Harrison — OUT (forearm)
• Camilo Doval — OUT (shoulder)
• Patrick Bailey — Probable (illness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Arizona Diamondbacks (28–24)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Road Record: 14–12
• Run Differential: +21
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but explosive when Carroll/Marte are healthy
• Key Note: Arizona has allowed 3 runs or fewer in 5 of last 7 wins

San Francisco Giants (22–31)

• Last 10: 3–7
• Home Record: 12–14
• Run Differential: -45
• Trend: Bullpen depleted; offense struggling without Conforto/Soler
• Key Note: Giants have scored 3 or fewer runs in 7 of last 10

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

ARI — Merrill Kelly (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.62
  • WHIP: 1.18
  • K/9: 9.0
  • HR/9: 0.9
• Profile: Veteran command‑first righty; mixes four‑seam, cutter, changeup
• Strengths: Excellent vs. LHB; elite changeup neutralizes left‑handed power
• Weaknesses: Occasional early traffic; can be hittable if cutter flattens
• Matchup Fit: Giants’ lineup lacks consistent RH power → favorable

SF — Nick Avila Roupp (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.71
  • WHIP: 1.34
  • K/9: 8.0
  • HR/9: 1.2
• Profile: Fastball/slider righty; relies on weak contact
• Strengths: Effective vs. RH hitters
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. LHB; command inconsistent
• Matchup Fit: Arizona’s left‑handed bats (Pederson, Thomas) and switch hitters (Marte) match up well

Key Player Matchups

Diamondbacks Hitters vs. Roupp

• Ketel Marte: .300+ career vs. RHP; excellent matchup
• Joc Pederson: Pull‑side power fits Oracle Park’s wind pattern
• Corbin Carroll: Speed + gap power; dangerous vs. command‑inconsistent RHP

Giants Hitters vs. Kelly

• LaMonte Wade Jr.: Best OBP threat; limited power vs. Kelly’s changeup
• Wilmer Flores: Strong vs. RHP; best HR threat in current lineup
• Heliot Ramos: Hot streak but high K% vs. changeup‑heavy pitchers

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Diamondbacks lead 17–13
• At Oracle Park: Arizona has won 6 of last 9
• Scoring Trend: UNDER in 7 of last 10 meetings

Betting Trends

Arizona Diamondbacks

• 5–2 last 7 as a road favorite
• UNDER 6–3 last 9
• Kelly: Diamondbacks are 7–3 in his starts

San Francisco Giants

• 2–6 last 8 overall
• UNDER 8–3 last 11 home games
• Roupp: Giants are 3–6 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Arizona 4–1 last 5
• UNDER 7–3 last 10 in San Francisco

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 7.5

San Francisco Giants                      – 135

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First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET

Venue: Citi Field, Queens, New York

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• CIN — Nick Lodolo (LHP)
• NYM — Christian McLean (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Queens, NY)

• Temperature: 70–73°F at first pitch
• Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to right‑center
• Humidity: ~60%
• Precipitation: <10% — low delay risk
• Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for LHB; wind helps balls carry to the power alley in right‑center

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz — Probable (minor quad tightness; expected to play)
• TJ Friedl — OUT (wrist fracture)
• Matt McLain — OUT (shoulder)
• Hunter Greene — Probable (normal rest; bullpen availability unlikely)
• Alexis Díaz — Day‑to‑day (fatigue)

New York Mets

• Francisco Lindor — Day‑to‑day (ankle soreness)
• Pete Alonso — Probable (hand contusion)
• Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
• Brooks Raley — OUT (elbow)
• Starling Marte — OUT (hip)

Team Records & Recent Form

Cincinnati Reds (27–25)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Road Record: 13–13
• Run Differential: +12
• Trend: Pitching improving; offense streaky but explosive when De La Cruz is active
• Key Note: Reds have allowed 3 runs or fewer in 5 of last 7 wins

New York Mets (22–31)

• Last 10: 3–7
• Home Record: 11–15
• Run Differential: -38
• Trend: Bullpen unreliable; offense inconsistent outside Alonso/Lindor
• Key Note: Mets have scored 3 or fewer runs in 6 of last 9

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

CIN — Nick Lodolo (LHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.34
  • WHIP: 1.15
  • K/9: 10.2
  • HR/9: 0.9
• Profile: Tall lefty; elite curveball; deceptive fastball
• Strengths: Dominant vs. LHB; high whiff rate; excellent command
• Weaknesses: Occasional early‑inning traffic; can be vulnerable to RH power if curve hangs
• Matchup Fit: Mets’ RH core (Alonso, Baty, Narváez) is inconsistent vs. LHP in 2026

NYM — Christian McLean (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.68
  • WHIP: 1.36
  • K/9: 8.1
  • HR/9: 1.3
• Profile: Fastball/slider righty with developing changeup
• Strengths: Generates ground balls when ahead
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. LHB; command issues lead to elevated pitch counts
• Matchup Fit: Reds’ LHB (Fraley, Benson) and switch hitters (De La Cruz) match up well

Key Player Matchups

Reds Hitters vs. McLean

• Elly De La Cruz: Elite vs. RHP; wind boosts his power to right‑center
• Jake Fraley: .290 career vs. RHP; strong matchup
• Spencer Steer: Excellent plate discipline; could exploit McLean’s command lapses

Mets Hitters vs. Lodolo

• Pete Alonso: Best RH power threat; HR potential if Lodolo misses up
• Francisco Lindor: If active, switch‑hitter with good curveball recognition
• Brett Baty: Struggles vs. LHP; potential liability in this matchup

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Reds lead 10–8
• At Citi Field: Mets have won 4 of last 7
• Scoring Trend: 5 of last 7 meetings have gone UNDER

Betting Trends

Cincinnati Reds

• 5–2 last 7 as a road favorite
• UNDER 6–3 last 9 games
• Lodolo: Reds are 7–3 in his starts

New York Mets

• 2–6 last 8 overall
• UNDER 7–3 last 10 home games
• McLean: Mets are 3–6 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• UNDER 6–2 last 8 meetings
• Road team is 4–1 in last 5 matchups

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 7.5

New York Mets                 – 152

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First Pitch: 7:40 PM CT

Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• NYY — Will Warren (RHP)
• KC — Michael Wacha (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Kansas City, MO)

• Temperature: 76–79°F at first pitch
• Wind: 12–15 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: ~62%
• Precipitation: <10% — minimal delay risk
• Ballpark Impact: Hitter‑friendly, especially for RH power; warm air + outbound breeze boosts carry

Injury Report

New York Yankees

• Aaron Judge — Probable (minor hip tightness; expected to play)
• Giancarlo Stanton — OUT (hamstring)
• Anthony Rizzo — OUT (back)
• Gerrit Cole — OUT (elbow recovery)
• Jonathan Loáisiga — OUT (UCL)

Kansas City Royals

• Bobby Witt Jr. — Probable (ankle soreness; expected in lineup)
• Vinnie Pasquantino — OUT (shoulder)
• MJ Melendez — Day‑to‑day (quad tightness)
• Brady Singer — OUT (forearm)
• Chris Stratton — OUT (elbow)

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (31–22)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Road Record: 15–12
• Run Differential: +34
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but explosive when Judge/Volpe produce
• Key Note: Yankees have scored 5+ runs in 7 of last 10 wins

Kansas City Royals (22–31)

• Last 10: 3–7
• Home Record: 12–14
• Run Differential: -41
• Trend: Pitching regressing; offense overly reliant on Witt Jr.
• Key Note: Royals have allowed 6+ runs in 5 of last 7 losses

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

NYY — Will Warren (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.88
  • WHIP: 1.26
  • K/9: 8.9
  • HR/9: 1.0
• Profile: Sinker/slider righty with improving command
• Strengths: Generates ground balls; effective vs. RH hitters
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to LHB with lift; occasional early‑inning command issues
• Matchup Fit: Royals’ LHB (Frazier, Pasquantino replacement bats) have limited power → favorable

KC — Michael Wacha (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.52
  • WHIP: 1.33
  • K/9: 7.8
  • HR/9: 1.3
• Profile: Changeup‑first veteran; relies on sequencing
• Strengths: Effective vs. aggressive hitters
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. patient lineups; HR‑prone in warm weather
• Matchup Fit: Yankees’ patient approach (Judge, Soto, Volpe) is a bad matchup for Wacha

Key Player Matchups

Yankees Hitters vs. Wacha

• Aaron Judge: .310 career vs. changeup‑heavy RHP; wind boosts HR probability
• Juan Soto: Elite plate discipline; Wacha struggles vs. LHB with patience
• Anthony Volpe: Hot May (.295 last 15 games); strong matchup vs. Wacha’s fastball

Royals Hitters vs. Warren

• Bobby Witt Jr.: KC’s best weapon; speed + lift vs. sinker/slider
• Salvador Perez: Power threat but declining vs. high‑spin sliders
• Nelson Velázquez: Pull‑side power fits wind conditions

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Yankees lead 12–6
• At Kauffman Stadium: Yankees have won 5 of last 7
• Scoring Trend: 4 of last 6 meetings have gone OVER

Betting Trends

New York Yankees

• 5–1 last 6 as a road favorite
• OVER 6–2 last 8 games
• Warren: Yankees are 6–3 in his starts

Kansas City Royals

• 2–7 last 9 overall
• OVER 7–3 last 10 home games
• Wacha: Royals are 3–6 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Yankees 4–1 last 5
• OVER 5–2 last 7 in Kansas City

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 149

Kansas City Royals           9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 24, 2026

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT

Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Surface: Retractable Roof (roof status TBD)

Probable Pitchers:

• STL — Matthew Liberatore (LHP)
• MIL — Jacob Misirowski (RHP)

Weather Outlook (Milwaukee, WI)

Note: American Family Field’s retractable roof reduces weather impact, but conditions influence roof decision.

• Temperature: 70–73°F
• Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: ~55%
• Precipitation: 20% — slight chance of showers
• Roof Expectation: Likely closed or partially closed, minimizing wind effect
• Ballpark Impact: If roof closed → neutral; if open → slight boost for RH power

Injury Report

St. Louis Cardinals

• Nolan Arenado — Day‑to‑day (back tightness; expected to play)
• Lars Nootbaar — OUT (oblique strain)
• Tommy Edman — OUT (wrist surgery recovery)
• Giovanny Gallegos — OUT (shoulder)
• Riley O’Brien — Probable (bullpen availability)

Milwaukee Brewers

• Christian Yelich — Day‑to‑day (knee soreness)
• Jackson Chourio — Probable (minor ankle tweak)
• Robert Gasser — OUT (elbow)
• Devin Williams — OUT (back)
• Garrett Mitchell — OUT (shoulder)

Team Records & Recent Form

St. Louis Cardinals (29–22)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Road Record: 13–12
• Run Differential: +18
• Trend: Pitching staff stabilizing; offense inconsistent but clutch
• Key Note: Cardinals have allowed 3 runs or fewer in 5 of last 7 wins

Milwaukee Brewers (30–20)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Home Record: 16–9
• Run Differential: +31
• Trend: Rotation performing above expectations; bullpen shaky without Williams
• Key Note: Brewers have scored 5+ runs in 7 of last 10

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

STL — Matthew Liberatore (LHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.02
  • WHIP: 1.29
  • K/9: 8.7
  • HR/9: 1.0
• Profile: Curveball‑first lefty; mixes sinker and slider
• Strengths: Generates soft contact; effective vs. LHB
• Weaknesses: Command inconsistency; RH hitters lift the ball well
• Matchup Fit: Brewers’ RH core (Contreras, Hoskins, Chourio) presents challenges

MIL — Jacob Misirowski (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.48
  • WHIP: 1.17
  • K/9: 10.1
  • HR/9: 0.9
• Profile: Power fastball (97–99), sharp slider, emerging changeup
• Strengths: Misses bats; elite vs. LHB
• Weaknesses: Can be hittable early; pitch count climbs quickly
• Matchup Fit: Cardinals’ RH bats (Goldschmidt, Arenado, Winn) match up better than their LHB

Key Player Matchups

Cardinals Hitters vs. Misirowski

• Paul Goldschmidt: .295 career vs. high‑velocity RHP; strong matchup
• Nolan Arenado: If active, elite vs. sliders; good matchup
• Masyn Winn: Contact‑oriented; could exploit fastball command lapses

Brewers Hitters vs. Liberatore

• William Contreras: .310 career vs. LHP; excellent matchup
• Rhys Hoskins: Pull‑side power; roof‑open scenario boosts HR probability
• Jackson Chourio: Speed + lift; dangerous vs. curveball‑heavy pitchers

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Brewers lead 17–15
• At American Family Field: Brewers have won 6 of last 9
• Scoring Trend: 5 of last 7 meetings have gone OVER

Betting Trends

St. Louis Cardinals

• 5–2 last 7 as a road underdog
• UNDER 6–3 last 9 games
• Liberatore: Cardinals are 5–4 in his starts

Milwaukee Brewers

• 7–2 last 9 at home
• OVER 7–3 last 10 games
• Misirowski: Brewers are 6–3 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• Brewers 4–1 last 5 meetings
• OVER 5–2 last 7 in Milwaukee

Game Odds

St. Louis Cardinals           7.5

Milwaukee Brewers       – 210

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 24, 2026

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT

Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois

Surface: Natural Grass

Probable Pitchers:

• MIN — David Matthews (RHP)
• CWS — Adam Kay (LHP)

Weather Outlook (Chicago, IL — 7:10 PM CT)

• Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
• Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to right field
• Humidity: ~58%
• Precipitation: <10% — no meaningful delay risk
• Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for LHB; wind favors pull‑side power

Injury Report

Minnesota Twins

• Carlos Correa — Day‑to‑day (heel soreness; expected to play)
• Max Kepler — OUT (hamstring strain)
• Byron Buxton — OUT (knee inflammation)
• Jhoan Duran — Probable (light workload expected)
• Anthony DeSclafani — OUT (elbow)

Chicago White Sox

• Luis Robert Jr. — Day‑to‑day (wrist soreness)
• Yoán Moncada — OUT (back)
• Eloy Jiménez — OUT (quad strain)
• Garrett Crochet — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
• Michael Kopech — Probable (bullpen availability)

Team Records & Recent Form

Minnesota Twins (26–27)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Road Record: 12–15
• Run Differential: -9
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent without Buxton/Kepler
• Key Note: Twins have scored 4+ runs in 6 of last 8 wins, but 2 or fewer in 5 of last 7 losses

Chicago White Sox (26–26)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Home Record: 14–11
• Run Differential: -4
• Trend: Rotation improving; bullpen remains volatile
• Key Note: White Sox have won 4 straight home series vs. AL Central opponents

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

MIN — David Matthews (RHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~3.92
  • WHIP: 1.24
  • K/9: 9.0
  • HR/9: 1.1
• Profile: Four‑seam/slider combo; mixes in changeup to LHB
• Strengths: Generates strikeouts; good vs. RH hitters
• Weaknesses: Vulnerable to LHB with lift; occasional command lapses
• Matchup Fit: White Sox lefties (Sheets, Colás) have power upside with wind blowing out

CWS — Adam Kay (LHP)

• 2026 Stats:
  • ERA: ~4.36
  • WHIP: 1.33
  • K/9: 8.4
  • HR/9: 1.3
• Profile: Sinker/slider lefty; induces ground balls when sharp
• Strengths: Effective vs. LHB; keeps ball in park when ahead
• Weaknesses: Struggles vs. RH power; 2nd/3rd time through order issues
• Matchup Fit: Twins’ RH core (Correa, Miranda, Jeffers) profiles well

Key Player Matchups

Twins Hitters vs. Kay

• Carlos Correa: .310 career vs. LHP; strong matchup
• Jose Miranda: Hot streak (.325 last 12 games); excellent vs. sinkers
• Ryan Jeffers: Power threat vs. lefties; wind enhances HR probability

White Sox Hitters vs. Matthews

• Luis Robert Jr.: If active, elite vs. high‑velocity RHP
• Andrew Vaughn: .285 career vs. MIN; strong contact profile
• Oscar Colás: Pull‑side power fits wind conditions

Series History

• 2024–2026 Combined: Twins lead 17–14
• At Guaranteed Rate Field: White Sox have won 5 of last 8
• Scoring Trend: 6 of last 9 meetings have gone OVER

Betting Trends

Minnesota Twins

• 4–1 last 5 as a road favorite
• OVER 7–3 last 10 games
• Matthews: Twins are 5–4 in his starts

Chicago White Sox

• 6–2 last 8 at home
• OVER 5–2 last 7 games
• Kay: White Sox are 4–5 in his starts

Head‑to‑Head

• OVER 6–3 last 9 meetings
• Home team has won 7 of last 10

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             – 112

Chicago White Sox          8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 24, 2026