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MLS Match Preview: New York City FC (4-5-3) vs. Charlotte FC (4-5-3)

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MLS Match Preview: New York City FC (4-5-3) vs. Charlotte FC (4-5-3)

Venue: Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, North Carolina

Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET / 4:30 p.m. PT

Surface: Artificial turf

Broadcast: MLS Season Pass (Apple TV)

Injury Report

Charlotte FC

  • Enzo Copetti — Out (hamstring)
  • Brandt Bronico — Probable (ankle soreness)
  • Jere Uronen — Out (knee)
  • Patrick Agyemang — Probable (illness)
  • Adilson Malanda — Healthy

Charlotte remains thin in the attack without Copetti, but their defensive core is intact.

New York City FC

  • Talles Magno — Out (ankle sprain)
  • Thiago Martins — Probable (groin tightness)
  • Keaton Parks — Healthy
  • Santiago Rodríguez — Healthy

NYCFC’s midfield is fully available, but the absence of Magno limits their wing creativity.

Team Records & Context

  • Charlotte FC: 4‑5‑3 (15 points, 9th in East)
  • New York City FC: 4‑5‑3 (15 points, 10th in East)
  • Goal Differential: CLT -2, NYC -1
  • Stakes: Both clubs sit on the playoff line; this is a true six‑pointer in the Eastern Conference.

Recent Team Form

Charlotte FC

  • Last 5: L–W–D–L–W
  • Goals For: 6
  • Goals Against: 7
  • Trend: Charlotte has been inconsistent but strong at home. Their defensive structure is improving, but scoring remains an issue without Copetti.

New York City FC

  • Last 5: W–D–L–W–L
  • Goals For: 7
  • Goals Against: 6
  • Trend: NYCFC has been competitive in every match but struggles to finish chances. Their midfield control has been excellent, but the final third remains hit‑or‑miss.

Key Player Matchups

1. Karol Świderski (CLT) vs. Thiago Martins (NYC)

Świderski is Charlotte’s most reliable attacking threat. If Martins is limited, NYCFC may struggle to contain his movement between the lines.

2. Santiago Rodríguez (NYC) vs. Ashley Westwood (CLT)

Rodríguez is the creative engine for NYCFC. Westwood’s ability to disrupt his rhythm will be crucial for Charlotte.

3. Patrick Agyemang (CLT) vs. NYCFC fullbacks

Agyemang’s pace is a major weapon in transition. NYCFC’s fullbacks have been vulnerable to counterattacks this season.

4. Keaton Parks (NYC) vs. Brandt Bronico (CLT)

A midfield battle of tempo vs. tenacity. Parks’ distribution vs. Bronico’s ball‑winning could dictate possession.

Series History

  • All‑time: NYCFC leads 4–3–1
  • At Charlotte: Teams are 1–1–1
  • Recent trend: Charlotte has won 2 of the last 3 meetings at home.

Betting Trends

Charlotte FC

  • 4–1–1 in last 6 home matches
  • Unders in 5 of last 7
  • 3–1 ATS in last 4 vs. NYCFC

New York City FC

  • 1–4–2 in last 7 road matches
  • Unders in 4 of last 6
  • 0–3–1 in last 4 away vs. Eastern Conference

Matchup Trends

  • Last 4 meetings have averaged 2.25 goals
  • Both teams have scored in 3 of last 5
  • Home team has won 5 of last 7 in this series

MATCH ODDS

New York City FC              + 205

Charlotte FC                       + 115

Draw                                     + 245

Over 2.5 – 145                   Under 2.5 + 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 12, 2026

NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 12, 2026

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NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 12, 2026
NHL Morning Skate: Stanley Cup Playoffs Edition – May 12, 2026

* Ross Colton and Parker Kelly scored their first goals of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs to allow Colorado to tie the most unique goal scorers through the first four games of a series in NHL history and help the Avalanche move one win away from advancing to the Western Conference Final.

* Quinn Hughes factored on the tying goal in Minnesota’s third-period rally and joined a short list of defensemen to record 10 playoff assists in 10 or fewer games with a franchise.

* Tage Thompson and Lane Hutson can both hit the 10-point mark when the Sabres look to square their series with the Canadiens, while Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights take on the Ducks in a battle for a 3-2 edge in their Second Round matchup.

DEPTH SCORING HELP AVALANCHE MOVE WITHIN ONE WIN OF CONFERENCE FINALS

Five different goal scorers, including firsts of the postseason from Ross Colton and Parker Kelly, propelled the Avalanche to a 3-1 series lead as Colorado improved to 7-1 in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and moved within one win of the Western Conference Final. This marks the third time in franchise history the Avalanche have won seven of their first eight games of a postseason after 2022 and 2001, each of the past two years they hoisted the Stanley Cup.

* Through the four games Colorado has played during the 2026 Second Round, the Avalanche have totaled 20 goals from 15 different scorers. That matches the most through four games of a series in Stanley Cup Playoffs history achieved first by Chicago during the 1985 Division Finals.

* Kelly scored his first-ever goal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs and it came as the game winner with 8:28 remaining in the third period. This marked the League’s 12th go-ahead goal in the final 10 minutes of regulation in these playoffs, which tied the fourth most at this stage of a postseason (60 GP) in NHL history behind only 2010 (16), 1989 (13) and 1983 (13).

* Colton and Kelly became the 15th and 16th different Avalanche players to find the back of the net this postseason. Colorado tied Philadelphia for the most unique scorers so far in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs and have had more in a single playoff year twice in franchise history: 1996 (18) and 2020 (17).

HUGHES’ 10TH HELPER FEATURED IN #NHLSTATS: LIVE UPDATES

Quinn Hughes (4-10—14 in 10 GP) recorded his 10th postseason assist with the Wild and became the ninth different defenseman in NHL history to reach the mark in 10 or fewer games with a franchise. The assist was also the 34th of his playoff career, which tied Evan Bouchard for the third most by a defenseman through 40 career playoff games, behind only Brian Leetch and Bobby Orr. More notes from Game 4 can be found here.

WILLIE O’REE COMMUNITY HERO AWARD FINALISTS ANNOUNCED
The NHL announced the three U.S. and Canadian finalists for the annual Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award, given to an individual who – through the sport of hockey – has positively impacted their community, culture or society. The two Award winners, one in the U.S. and one in Canada, will each receive an increased prize of $30,000 to donate to a charity of their choice. The four remaining finalists will each receive an increased prize of $10,000 to do the same. Click here for more information including the impact each of the finalists have had.


* NHL.com featured each of the finalists: Bill Tobias, Kendal Troutman, Steven Thompson, Doug Grandy, Vinnie Matteo and Sonny Sekhon.

QUICK CLICKS

* Matthew Schaefer partners with Northwell Heath to open care center
* Arber Xhekaj fined maximum for roughing in Game 3 with Canadiens
* Beck Malenstyn fined maximum for goalie interference in Game 3 with Sabres
* Ducks have ‘a lot of aspirations’ entering Game 5 against Golden Knights
* Golden Knights relying on ‘experience of the group’ heading into Game 5 of West 2nd Round

SABRES CAN LEVEL SERIES IN MONTREAL, GOLDEN KNIGHTS & DUCKS VIE FOR 3-2 LEAD

Tage Thompson and the Sabres’ sights shift to squaring their Second Round series with the Canadiens in Game 4 before Mitch Marner and the Golden Knights battle the Ducks for a critical 3-2 lead in Game 5.

*Thompson (3-6—9 in 9 GP) leads the Sabres in scoring this postseason and will look to level the series 2-2 before shifting back to Buffalo. Thompson, along with Rasmus Dahlin, is coming off a second straight multi-point outing on the road – both players can match Gilbert Perreault (3 GP in 1981) for the longest multi-point road streak in Sabres history. Buffalo can square the series with its fourth road win of these playoffs, which would match the fourth most the franchise has had in a single postseason.

* Lane Hutson (2-7—9) also hopes to hit the 10-point mark and help Montreal take a 3-1 series lead in a best-of-seven series for the 30th time in franchise history – the first club in NHL history to reach the mark. Hutson can become the third Canadiens defenseman in the past 30 years to record 10 points in a playoff year, following P.K. Subban (14 in 2014) and Andrei Markov (10 in 2014).

* Marner (6-10—16 in 10 GP) paces all players in postseason scoring and co-leads the playoffs in games with at least three points (3 GP; also Nathan MacKinnon & Kirill Kaprizov). Marner can become the eighth player in NHL history with four-plus games with at least three points in his first postseason with a franchise. He would join Mikko Rantanen (5 GP w/ DAL in 2025), Doug Gilmour (5 GP w/ TOR in 1993), Mark Recchi (5 GP w/ PIT in 1991), Wayne Gretzky (5 GP w/ LAK in 1989), Jack Eichel (4 GP w/ VGK in 2023), Evander Kane (4 GP w/ EDM in 2022) and Frank Mahovlich (4 GP w/ MTL in 1971).

* The Ducks have shared the offensive load throughout the lineup so far this postseason – four different skaters have 10 points. Alex Killorn and Mikael Granlund (both w/ 4-5—9) could both boost that total to six – a number the franchise has seen just three other times in an entire postseason: 2007 (9), 2015 (8) and 2003 (6).

MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (17-24) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (24-17)

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MLB Game Preview: San Francisco Giants (17-24) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (24-17)

First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. PT

Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California

Surface: Grass

Capacity: 56,000

Weather Forecast (Los Angeles, CA)

Classic Dodger Stadium conditions — mild, dry, and slightly pitcher‑friendly.

  • Temperature: 68–71°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to left-center
  • Humidity: ~52%
  • Rain: 0% — clear Southern California evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Slight boost for right-handed power hitters
    • Cooler air still keeps run environment moderate
    • Outfield carry improves as the game progresses

Injury Report

San Francisco Giants

  • Jorge Soler — Day-to-day (hamstring tightness)
  • Michael Conforto — OUT (wrist fracture)
  • Kyle Harrison — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
  • Logan Webb — Healthy (expected to start)
  • Camilo Doval — Healthy (closer available)

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Mookie Betts — Healthy
  • Freddie Freeman — Healthy
  • Will Smith — Day-to-day (thumb soreness)
  • Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow recovery)
  • Tyler Glasnow — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

San Francisco Giants (17–24)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Road Record: 7–14
  • Run Differential: -32
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 3.6 runs over last 10
    • Rotation inconsistent outside of Webb
    • Bullpen improving but still unreliable in middle innings

Los Angeles Dodgers (24–17)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Home Record: 13–8
  • Run Differential: +45
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense heating up: 5.1 runs per game over last 10
    • Rotation stabilizing with Glasnow and Yamamoto
    • Bullpen strong late with Phillips anchoring

Probable Starting Pitchers

San Francisco — RHP Logan Webb (3–4, 3.48 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.18
  • K/BB: 44/10
  • Strengths:
    • Elite ground-ball rate
    • Excellent vs RHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Vulnerable when sinker elevates
    • Dodgers’ lineup punishes mistakes
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • LA’s RH-heavy top of order (Betts, Smith, Hernández) is a challenge
    • Weather slightly boosts RH power

Los Angeles — RHP Tyler Glasnow (4–2, 3.12 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.05
  • K/BB: 62/14
  • Strengths:
    • Elite strikeout ability
    • Dominant at home
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional command lapses
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Giants’ offense struggles vs high-velo RHP
    • Glasnow’s slider matches up extremely well

Key Player Matchups

Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Logan Webb

  • Betts hitting .315 vs RHP
  • Webb allows .270 average to RH hitters on the road
  • Advantage: Betts

Matt Chapman (SF) vs. Tyler Glasnow

  • Chapman’s power plays well vs fastballs
  • Glasnow’s slider neutralizes him
  • Advantage: Glasnow

Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Giants Bullpen

  • Freeman hitting .333 in late innings
  • Giants middle relief bottom-third in WHIP
  • Advantage: Freeman

Thairo Estrada (SF) vs. Glasnow

  • Estrada handles high velocity well
  • Glasnow’s curveball is the equalizer
  • Advantage: Even

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Dodgers won 10 of 13
  • Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 8–2
  • At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers 14–5 vs Giants since 2020
  • Trend: LA consistently out-hits and out-pitches SF in this matchup

Betting Trends

San Francisco

  • 2–7 in last 9 road games
  • Under is 6–3 in last 9 Giants games
  • Giants 1–6 in last 7 vs NL West

Los Angeles

  • 5–1 in last 6 home games
  • Over is 7–3 in last 10 Dodgers games
  • Dodgers 8–2 in last 10 vs Giants

Head-to-Head

  • Dodgers have won 8 of last 10
  • Over is 5–2 in last 7 meetings at Dodger Stadium

Game Odds

San Francisco Giants      9

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 286

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (20-22) vs. Houston Astros (16-26)

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MLB Game Preview: Seattle Mariners (20-22) vs. Houston Astros (16-26)

First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. CT / 5:10 p.m. PT

Venue: Minute Maid Park — Houston, Texas

Surface: Natural grass with retractable roof

Capacity: 41,168

Roof: Likely closed due to warm, humid conditions

Weather Forecast (Houston, TX)

Minute Maid Park’s retractable roof minimizes weather impact.

  • Temperature: 84–87°F outside
  • Humidity: ~70%
  • Wind: 8–12 mph outside (irrelevant if roof closed)
  • Rain: 10%
  • Roof Expectation: Closed, creating a neutral-to-slightly hitter-friendly indoor environment

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners

  • Julio Rodríguez — Healthy
  • Cal Raleigh — Day-to-day (hand soreness)
  • Ty France — Healthy
  • George Kirby — Healthy (expected to start)
  • Gregory Santos — OUT (lat strain)

Houston Astros

  • Yordan Álvarez — Healthy
  • Kyle Tucker — Probable (foot bruise)
  • José Altuve — OUT (hamstring strain)
  • Justin Verlander — OUT (shoulder fatigue)
  • Hunter Brown — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

Seattle Mariners (20–22)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 9–12
  • Run Differential: -8
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent but improving
    • Rotation strong; bullpen shaky without Santos
    • Averaging 4.2 runs over last 10

Houston Astros (16–26)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Home Record: 8–13
  • Run Differential: -31
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense struggling without Altuve
    • Pitching staff allowing 5.1 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen remains volatile

Probable Starting Pitchers

Seattle — RHP George Kirby (3–3, 3.61 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.14
  • K/BB: 46/6
  • Strengths:
    • Elite command, low walk rate
    • Excellent vs RHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional HR issues when fastball elevates
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Astros’ LH bats (Álvarez, Tucker) are the key threats
    • Indoor environment slightly boosts power

Houston — RHP Hunter Brown (2–4, 5.22 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.46
  • K/BB: 41/18
  • Strengths:
    • Power fastball/curveball combo
  • Weaknesses:
    • Command issues, high walk rate
    • Struggles vs disciplined lineups
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Mariners’ patient hitters (Crawford, France, Rodríguez) match up well
    • Brown’s volatility is a major concern

Key Player Matchups

Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Hunter Brown

  • Rodríguez hitting .305 vs RHP
  • Brown allows .278 average to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Rodríguez

Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. George Kirby

  • Álvarez hitting .318 vs high-velo RHP
  • Kirby’s command can neutralize him if he stays low
  • Advantage: Even

Ty France (SEA) vs. Astros Bullpen

  • France hitting .333 in late innings
  • Houston bullpen bottom‑five in ERA
  • Advantage: France

Kyle Tucker (HOU) vs. Kirby

  • Tucker’s LH power plays well indoors
  • Kirby’s splitter can neutralize him
  • Advantage: Kirby

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Mariners won 8 of 13
  • Last 10 Meetings: Mariners lead 6–4
  • At Minute Maid Park: Astros 11–9 since 2020
  • Trend: Games tend to be moderate scoring indoors

Betting Trends

Seattle

  • 4–1 in last 5 road games
  • Under is 6–3 in last 9 Kirby starts
  • Mariners 7–3 in last 10 vs AL West

Houston

  • 2–7 in last 9 home games
  • Over is 6–3 in last 9 Astros games
  • Astros 1–6 in last 7 vs teams above .500

Head-to-Head

  • Mariners have won 6 of last 10
  • Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 156

Houston Astros                 8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (20-20) vs. Texas Rangers (19-22)

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MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (20-20) vs. Texas Rangers (19-22)

First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. CT / 5:05 p.m. PT

Venue: Globe Life Field — Arlington, Texas

Surface: Artificial turf

Capacity: 40,300 Roof: Retractable — likely closed due to warm temperatures

Weather Forecast (Arlington, TX)

Globe Life Field’s retractable roof minimizes weather impact.

  • Temperature: 82–85°F outside
  • Wind: 10–14 mph blowing in from right field (if roof open)
  • Humidity: ~58%
  • Rain: 0%
  • Roof Expectation: Closed, creating a neutral-to-slightly hitter-friendly indoor environment

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

  • Corbin Carroll — Healthy
  • Ketel Marte — Day-to-day (ankle soreness)
  • Christian Walker — Healthy
  • Zac Gallen — OUT (forearm strain)
  • Jordan Montgomery — Healthy (expected to start)

Texas Rangers

  • Corey Seager — Probable (hand contusion)
  • Adolis García — Healthy
  • Josh Jung — OUT (wrist surgery)
  • Nathan Eovaldi — OUT (elbow inflammation)
  • Jon Gray — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

Arizona Diamondbacks (20–20)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 9–11
  • Run Differential: +6
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 4.7 runs over last 10
    • Bullpen improving after early-season struggles
    • Rotation inconsistent without Gallen

Texas Rangers (19–22)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Home Record: 10–10
  • Run Differential: -9
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent but explosive at times
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.8 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen remains volatile

Probable Starting Pitchers

Arizona — LHP Jordan Montgomery (3–3, 3.72 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.24
  • K/BB: 36/10
  • Strengths:
    • Ground-ball specialist
    • Excellent vs LHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Vulnerable to RH power when sinker elevates
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Rangers’ RH bats (García, Langford, Duran) are key threats
    • Indoor environment slightly boosts power

Texas — RHP Jon Gray (2–3, 4.11 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.29
  • K/BB: 39/13
  • Strengths:
    • Power fastball/slider combo
    • Strong home splits
  • Weaknesses:
    • Can be homer-prone vs LHB
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Arizona’s LH bats (Carroll, McCarthy, Pederson) match up well
    • Turf increases ground-ball speed, helping Arizona’s contact hitters

Key Player Matchups

Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs. Jon Gray

  • Carroll hitting .292 vs RHP
  • Gray allows 1.2 HR/9 to LHB
  • Advantage: Carroll

Adolis García (TEX) vs. Jordan Montgomery

  • García crushes lefties (.301 vs LHP)
  • Montgomery’s sinker must stay down
  • Advantage: García

Christian Walker (ARI) vs. Rangers Bullpen

  • Walker hitting .333 in late innings
  • Texas bullpen bottom-third in HR allowed
  • Advantage: Walker

Corey Seager (TEX) vs. Montgomery

  • Seager’s power plays well indoors
  • Montgomery’s cutter can neutralize him
  • Advantage: Even

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Teams split 4 games
  • Last 10 Meetings: Diamondbacks lead 6–4
  • At Globe Life Field: Rangers 5–4 since 2020
  • Trend: Games tend to be moderate scoring indoors

Betting Trends

Arizona

  • 4–1 in last 5 road games
  • Over is 6–3 in last 9 Diamondbacks games
  • Arizona 7–3 in last 10 vs AL West

Texas

  • 3–6 in last 9 home games
  • Over is 5–2 in last 7 Rangers games
  • Texas 2–7 in last 9 vs teams at .500 or better

Head-to-Head

  • Over is 4–1 in last 5 meetings
  • Road team has won 3 of last 4

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 8

Texas Rangers                                    – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (27-13) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (18-23)

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MLB Game Preview: Tampa Bay Rays (27-13) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (18-23)

First Pitch: 7:07 p.m. ET / 4:07 p.m. PT

Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Surface: Artificial turf

Capacity: 49,282

Weather Forecast (Toronto, ON)

Rogers Centre is a retractable‑roof stadium; weather influences roof decision.

  • Temperature: 58–61°F outside
  • Wind: 8–12 mph blowing in from right field (if roof open)
  • Humidity: ~52%
  • Rain: 10% — roof likely closed
  • Weather Impact:
    • If closed: neutral to slightly hitter-friendly due to turf
    • If open: wind suppresses RH power
    • Expect roof closed, minimizing weather effects

Injury Report

Tampa Bay Rays

  • Wander Franco — OUT (administrative leave)
  • Randy Arozarena — Healthy
  • Yandy Díaz — Day-to-day (hamstring tightness)
  • Zach Eflin — Healthy (expected to start)
  • Pete Fairbanks — Healthy (closer available)

Toronto Blue Jays

  • Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Healthy
  • Bo Bichette — OUT (knee sprain)
  • George Springer — Day-to-day (wrist soreness)
  • Kevin Gausman — Healthy (expected to start)
  • Jordan Romano — OUT (elbow inflammation)

Team Records & Recent Form

Tampa Bay Rays (27–13)

  • Last 10: 7–3
  • Road Record: 13–7
  • Run Differential: +42
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 5.2 runs over last 10
    • Rotation stabilizing with Eflin and Littell
    • Bullpen elite in late innings

Toronto Blue Jays (18–23)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Home Record: 9–11
  • Run Differential: -27
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent without Bichette
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.9 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen shaky without Romano

Probable Starting Pitchers

Tampa Bay — RHP Zach Eflin (4–2, 3.48 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.12
  • K/BB: 41/7
  • Strengths:
    • Elite command, heavy sinker
    • Works deep into games
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional HR issues vs RH power
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Jays’ RH-heavy lineup (Guerrero, Springer, Varsho) is a challenge
    • Turf helps his ground-ball profile

Toronto — RHP Kevin Gausman (3–4, 3.77 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.19
  • K/BB: 52/12
  • Strengths:
    • Devastating splitter
    • Excellent vs LHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Can be HR-prone when splitter flattens
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Rays’ balanced lineup matches up well
    • Arozarena and Paredes have strong numbers vs splitters

Key Player Matchups

Randy Arozarena (TB) vs. Kevin Gausman

  • Arozarena hitting .298 vs RHP
  • Gausman allows 1.1 HR/9 to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Arozarena

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Zach Eflin

  • Guerrero hitting .315 at home
  • Eflin’s sinker can induce weak contact
  • Advantage: Even

Isaac Paredes (TB) vs. Toronto Bullpen

  • Paredes hitting .333 in late innings
  • Jays bullpen bottom-third in WHIP
  • Advantage: Paredes

Daulton Varsho (TOR) vs. Eflin

  • Varsho’s LH power plays well on turf
  • Eflin’s sinker can neutralize him
  • Advantage: Eflin

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Rays won 8 of 13
  • Last 10 Meetings: Rays lead 7–3
  • At Rogers Centre: Rays 10–6 since 2021
  • Trend: Rays consistently outpitch Toronto in this matchup

Betting Trends

Tampa Bay

  • 6–1 in last 7 road games
  • Under is 7–3 in last 10 Eflin starts
  • Rays 9–3 in last 12 vs AL East

Toronto

  • 2–6 in last 8 home games
  • Over is 6–3 in last 9 Jays games
  • Toronto 1–5 in last 6 vs teams above .500

Head-to-Head

  • Rays have won 7 of last 10
  • Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings in Toronto

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                – 118

Toronto Blue Jays             8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (26-16) vs. Baltimore Orioles (19-23)

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MLB Game Preview: New York Yankees (26-16) vs. Baltimore Orioles (19-23)

First Pitch: 6:35 p.m. ET / 3:35 p.m. PT

Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, Maryland

Surface: Kentucky bluegrass

Capacity: 45,971

Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)

Camden Yards is one of MLB’s most weather‑sensitive parks; conditions will influence run environment.

  • Temperature: 67–70°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to left field
  • Humidity: ~63%
  • Rain: 0% — clear, warm spring evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Boost for right-handed pull hitters
    • Ball carries extremely well in warm, humid conditions
    • Camden Yards becomes hitter-friendly tonight

Injury Report

New York Yankees

  • Aaron Judge — Healthy
  • Juan Soto — Healthy
  • Anthony Rizzo — Day-to-day (back tightness)
  • Gerrit Cole — OUT (elbow recovery)
  • Jonathan Loáisiga — OUT (UCL injury)
  • Clarke Schmidt — Healthy (expected to start)

Baltimore Orioles

  • Adley Rutschman — Healthy
  • Gunnar Henderson — Probable (quad tightness)
  • Cedric Mullins — OUT (wrist fracture)
  • John Means — OUT (elbow surgery)
  • Grayson Rodriguez — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (26–16)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Road Record: 12–9
  • Run Differential: +41
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 4.9 runs over last 10
    • Bullpen remains top‑tier despite injuries
    • Rotation stabilizing behind Stroman and Schmidt

Baltimore Orioles (19–23)

  • Last 10: 4–6
  • Home Record: 10–11
  • Run Differential: -12
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent without Mullins
    • Pitching staff allowing 4.8 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen has been shaky in middle innings

Probable Starting Pitchers

New York — RHP Clarke Schmidt (3–2, 3.66 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.22
  • K/BB: 44/11
  • Strengths:
    • Cutter/slider combo effective vs LHB
    • Keeps ball in park when command is sharp
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional trouble finishing innings
    • Vulnerable to RH power when behind in counts
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Orioles’ RH bats (Mountcastle, Westburg) are key threats
    • Weather boosts HR risk

Baltimore — RHP Grayson Rodriguez (4–3, 3.91 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.24
  • K/BB: 52/15
  • Strengths:
    • Power fastball, elite strikeout ability
    • Excellent at home historically
  • Weaknesses:
    • Can be homer-prone vs elite RH hitters
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Yankees’ RH power (Judge, Stanton) is a tough matchup
    • Camden Yards’ left-field wall helps him slightly

Key Player Matchups

Aaron Judge (NYY) vs. Grayson Rodriguez

  • Judge hitting .312 vs RHP
  • Rodriguez allows 1.1 HR/9 to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Judge

Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. Clarke Schmidt

  • Rutschman excels vs cutters
  • Schmidt’s cutter must stay down
  • Advantage: Rutschman

Juan Soto (NYY) vs. Orioles Bullpen

  • Soto hitting .333 in late innings
  • Orioles middle relief bottom‑third in WHIP
  • Advantage: Soto

Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) vs. Schmidt

  • Mountcastle’s RH power plays well in tonight’s weather
  • Schmidt’s slider can neutralize him if sharp
  • Advantage: Even

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Yankees won 8 of 13
  • Last 10 Meetings: Yankees lead 6–4
  • At Camden Yards: Yankees 11–7 since 2021
  • Trend: High-scoring games common in Baltimore

Betting Trends

New York

  • 6–2 in last 8 road games
  • Over is 7–3 in last 10 Yankees games
  • Yankees 8–3 in last 11 vs AL East

Baltimore

  • 2–5 in last 7 home games
  • Over is 6–2 in last 8 Orioles home games
  • Orioles 1–6 in last 7 vs teams above .500

Head-to-Head

  • Over is 5–1 in last 6 meetings
  • Yankees have won 7 of last 10 overall

GAME ODDS

New York Yankees           – 168

Baltimore Orioles            8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (16-26) vs. Cleveland Guardians (22-21)

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MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (16-26) vs. Cleveland Guardians (22-21)

First Pitch: 6:10 p.m. ET / 3:10 p.m. PT

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

Surface: Kentucky bluegrass

Capacity: 34,830

Weather Forecast (Cleveland, OH)

Progressive Field is open-air; weather will influence run environment.

  • Temperature: 62–65°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 10–13 mph blowing out to right-center
  • Humidity: ~60%
  • Rain: 0% — clear, cool spring evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Boost for left-handed power hitters
    • Slightly hitter-friendly overall
    • Outfield gaps play larger with wind direction

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

  • Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery recovery)
  • Anthony Rendon — OUT (hip injury)
  • Taylor Ward — Day-to-day (hamstring tightness)
  • Reid Detmers — Healthy (expected to start)
  • Carlos Estévez — Healthy (closer available)

Cleveland Guardians

  • José Ramírez — Healthy
  • Josh Naylor — Probable (ankle soreness)
  • Steven Kwan — OUT (shoulder strain)
  • Shane Bieber — OUT (Tommy John recovery)
  • Tanner Bibee — Healthy (expected to start)

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Angels (16–26)

  • Last 10: 3–7
  • Road Record: 7–13
  • Run Differential: -39
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense averaging 3.8 runs over last 10
    • Bullpen remains inconsistent
    • Rotation struggling outside of Sandoval

Cleveland Guardians (22–21)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Home Record: 12–9
  • Run Differential: +6
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense improving despite Kwan’s absence
    • Pitching staff allowing 3.9 runs per game over last 10
    • Bullpen remains a major strength

Probable Starting Pitchers

Los Angeles — LHP Reid Detmers (2–4, 4.33 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.31
  • K/BB: 48/15
  • Strengths:
    • Swing‑and‑miss slider
    • Effective vs LHB
  • Weaknesses:
    • Prone to HRs when behind in counts
    • Struggles with command early in games
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Guardians’ RH bats (Ramírez, Arias, Fry) are key threats
    • Wind blowing out increases HR risk

Cleveland — RHP Tanner Bibee (4–2, 3.41 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.17
  • K/BB: 52/12
  • Strengths:
    • Excellent command, strong fastball/slider mix
    • Dominant at home
  • Weaknesses:
    • Occasional issues with deep counts
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Angels’ RH bats (Drury, Schanuel) match up reasonably well
    • Bibee’s strikeout ability is a major edge

Key Player Matchups

José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Reid Detmers

  • Ramírez hitting .302 vs LHP
  • Detmers allows 1.2 HR/9 to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Ramírez

Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Tanner Bibee

  • O’Hoppe’s power plays well to right-center
  • Bibee’s slider can neutralize him
  • Advantage: Bibee

Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. Angels Bullpen

  • Naylor hitting .333 in late innings
  • Angels bullpen bottom‑third in ERA
  • Advantage: Naylor

Zach Neto (LAA) vs. Guardians Infield

  • Neto’s speed vs Cleveland’s elite infield defense
  • Advantage: Guardians defense

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Guardians won 4 of 6
  • Last 10 Meetings: Cleveland leads 7–3
  • At Progressive Field: Guardians 9–4 vs Angels since 2018
  • Trend: Low-to-moderate scoring games dominate this matchup

Betting Trends

Los Angeles

  • 2–8 in last 10 road games
  • Under is 6–3 in last 9 Angels games
  • Angels 1–6 in last 7 vs teams above .500

Cleveland

  • 5–1 in last 6 home games
  • Under is 7–3 in last 10 Bibee starts
  • Guardians 6–2 in last 8 vs AL West

Head-to-Head

  • Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings
  • Cleveland has won 7 of last 10 overall

GAME ODDS

Los Angeles Angels         8.5

Cleveland Guardians      -143

MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Angels (16-26) vs. Cleveland Guardians (22-21)Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

NFL team transactions report for Monday, May 11, 2026

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WAIVER SYSTEM TRANSACTIONS
WAIVER REQUESTS (All are NO RECALL)
ATLANTA
Frazier, Brandon TE Auburn (0)* PS: STND
Washington, Carlos RB Southeastern Louisiana (0)* PS: STND
BUFFALO
Devonshire, M.J. DB Pittsburgh (0)* PS: STND
CLEVELAND
Cannella, Sal TE Auburn (0)* PS: STND
HOUSTON
Lachey, Luke TE Iowa (0)* PS: STND
JACKSONVILLE
Jackson, Ja’Quinden RB Arkansas (0)* PS: STND
NEW YORK JETS
Dalena, Mac WR Fresno State (0)* PS: STND
Mathis, Ochaun LB Nebraska (2)* PS: EXC
PITTSBURGH
Laumea, Sataoa T Utah (1)* PS: STND
TAMPA BAY
Brown, Wesley LS Fresno State (0)* PS: STND
Short, Noah RB Army (0)* PS: STND
Wiley, Michael RB Arizona (0)* PS: STND – Non-Football Injury
Wright, Owen RB Monmouth, N.J. (1)* PS: STND
CLAIMING DEADLINE: 4:00 p.m., N.Y. Time, Tuesday, 5/12/26

TERMINATIONS OF VESTED VETERANS
ATLANTA
Stille, Ben DT Nebraska (2)* PS: STND
Thompkins, Deven WR Utah State (4)* PS: VET
SAN FRANCISCO
Eifler, Milo LB Illinois (2)* PS: EXC
TAMPA BAY
Whitley, Benton LB Holy Cross (3)* PS: STND

TERMINATIONS VIA WAIVER SYSTEM
DENVER
Cox, Marques T Kentucky (0)*
Nelson, Garrett DE Nebraska (0)*
TENNESSEE
Presley, Hal WR Baylor (0)*
Indicates player’s accrued seasons at end of 2025 season.

ACTIVE LIST ADDITIONS

FREE AGENT SIGNINGS

ATLANTA

Blacklock, Ross DT Texas Christian Rayner, Daveren LB Kentucky Robinson, Layden G Texas A&M Walton, Brandon G Florida Atlantic

BALTIMORE

Wallace, K’Von DB Clemson

BUFFALO

Danna, Michael DE Michigan

CHICAGO

Hudson, Kyron WR Penn State Matthews, Wayne LB Michigan State Miller, Scott WR Bowling Green Rhattigan, Jon LB Army

CLEVELAND

Coats, Michael DB West Virginia

DALLAS

Wingfield, D.J. G Southern California

HOUSTON

Hull, Evan RB Northwestern

JACKSONVILLE

Abdullah, Ameer RB Nebraska Wormley, Sal G Penn State

LOS ANGELES RAMS

Andersen, Nick DB Wake Forest Bailey, Wesley DE Louisville Blaske, Austin T North Carolina Caldwell, Matthew QB Texas Connors, Dean RB Houston Fourqurean, Nyzier DB Wisconsin Hamilton, Al’zillion DB Fresno State Henderson, Bryce T Vanderbilt Hill-Green, Nikhai LB Alabama Jones, Rohan TE Arkansas Lindberg, Chad C North Carolina Logan-Redding, Jalen DE Minnesota Moi, Jaxson DT Tennessee Norwood, Drey DB Missouri Peterson, Darryl LB Wisconsin Villari, Dan TE Syracuse Walls, Eddie LB Houston Zdroik, Payton DT Air Force

MIAMI

Herman, D.J. RB San Diego State

MINNESOTA

Jennings, Jauan WR Tennessee Kamara, Bangally LB Kansas Vilbert, Smith DE North Carolina

NEW ENGLAND

Holmes, Xavier DE James Madison Manuma, Peter DB Hawaii

NEW YORK JETS

Keller, Jaden LB Virginia Tech Young, Landon T Kentucky

PITTSBURGH

Crippen, Greg C Michigan

SAN FRANCISCO

Worth, Larry DB Arkansas

TAMPA BAY

Calloway, Kadarius RB New Mexico State Daly, Scott LS Notre Dame Holmes, Yasir DE Tarleton State Patterson, Dean WR Georgia Tech Wright, Javin LB Nebraska

WASHINGTON

Hamilton, Antonio DB South Carolina State

SELECTION LIST SIGNINGS

BUFFALO Igbinosun, Davison DB Ohio State (2-62)
LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Slaughter, Jake G Florida (2-63)*
LOS ANGELES RAMS
Daniels, C.J. WR Miami (6-197)*
Trost, Keagen T Missouri (3-93)*
NEW ENGLAND
Hutchins, Quintayvious LB Boston College (7-247)*
Raridon, Eli TE Notre Dame (3-95)*
NEW ORLEANS
Miller, Christen DT Georgia (2-42)*
PITTSBURGH
Dunker, Gennings G Iowa (3-96)*
Everette, Daylen DB Georgia (3-85)*
Nowakowski, Riley TE Indiana (5-169)*
Rubio, Gabe DE Notre Dame (6-210)*
Spears-Jennings, Robert DB Oklahoma (7-224)*
Wetjen, Kaden WR Iowa (4-121)*
*Round and Overall Selection Number in 2026 Draft.

RESERVE LIST ADDITIONS
CHICAGO
White, Squirrel WR Florida State – Reserve/Retired
JACKSONVILLE
White, Jordan C Vanderbilt – Reserve/Retired

FREE AGENCY SYSTEM TRANSACTION
SIGNING: FRANCHISE PLAYER
NEW YORK JETS
Hall, Breece RB Iowa State

MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (23-17) vs. Athletics (21-19)

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MLB Game Preview: St. Louis Cardinals (23-17) vs. Athletics (21-19)

First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT / 8:40 p.m. CT

Venue: Oakland Coliseum — Oakland, California

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: 46,847

Weather Forecast (Sacramento, CA)

  • Temperature: 63–66°F at first pitch
  • Wind: 10–14 mph blowing out to left-center, slight boost for RH pull hitters
  • Humidity: ~68%
  • Precipitation: 0% — clear, cool Bay Area evening
  • Weather Impact:
    • Cooler air suppresses deep fly balls
    • Wind direction slightly offsets that, giving RH power a mild lift

Injury Report

St. Louis Cardinals

  • Nolan Arenado — Probable (minor back tightness, expected to play)
  • Tommy Edman — OUT (wrist surgery recovery)
  • Willson Contreras — OUT (fractured forearm, long-term)
  • Lars Nootbaar — Day-to-day (hamstring tightness)
  • Steven Matz — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

Athletics

  • Zack Gelof — Day-to-day (ankle sprain, game-time decision)
  • Mason Miller — Healthy/Available (closer, normal workload)
  • Brent Rooker — Probable (quad tightness, expected to start at DH)
  • Luis Medina — OUT (forearm strain)
  • Tyler Soderstrom — Day-to-day (hand contusion)

Team Records & Form

St. Louis Cardinals (23–17)

  • Last 10: 6–4
  • Road Record: 11–9
  • Run Differential: +18
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense heating up: 5.1 runs per game over last 7
    • Bullpen stabilizing after early-season volatility
    • Rotation has delivered 5 straight quality starts

Athletics (21–19)

  • Last 10: 5–5
  • Home Record: 10–10
  • Run Differential: -6
  • Recent Form:
    • Offense inconsistent but explosive in spurts
    • Bullpen anchored by Miller has been elite late
    • Starting pitching remains the biggest variable

Probable Starting Pitchers

St. Louis — RHP Miles Mikolas (3–2, 3.88 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.21
  • K/BB: 38/9
  • Strengths:
    • Elite command, heavy sinker generating ground balls
    • Works deep into games
  • Weaknesses:
    • Vulnerable to LHB power when sinker leaks up
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Oakland’s lineup is righty-heavy, which favors Mikolas
    • Coliseum’s spacious foul territory suits his pitch-to-contact style

Athletics — LHP JP Sears (2–3, 4.41 ERA)

  • WHIP: 1.29
  • K/BB: 42/12
  • Strengths:
    • Deceptive fastball, good against RH hitters historically
  • Weaknesses:
    • Struggles with HRs when behind in counts
  • Matchup Outlook:
    • Cardinals’ RH bats (Goldschmidt, Arenado, Donovan) profile well
    • Wind blowing out to left-center slightly hurts him

Key Player Matchups

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. JP Sears

  • Goldschmidt hitting .311 vs LHP this season
  • Sears allows 1.4 HR/9 to RH hitters
  • Advantage: Goldschmidt

Brent Rooker (OAK) vs. Miles Mikolas

  • Rooker’s power vs. sinkers is above league average
  • Mikolas keeps ball down but can be punished if elevated
  • Advantage: Even

Jordan Walker (STL) vs. Oakland Bullpen

  • Walker hitting .333 in late-game situations
  • A’s bullpen is top-5 in ERA but relies heavily on Miller
  • Advantage: Slight STL

Mason Miller (OAK) vs. Cardinals’ 8th–9th inning bats

  • Miller: 102–103 mph, 1.29 ERA, 41 K in 21 IP
  • Cardinals struggle vs elite velocity
  • Advantage: Miller

Series History

  • 2025 Season: Cardinals won 2 of 3
  • Last 10 Meetings: St. Louis leads 6–4
  • At Oakland Coliseum: Cardinals 4–3 all-time
  • Trend: Low-scoring games dominate this matchup due to park dimensions

Betting Trends

St. Louis

  • 5–1 last 6 road games
  • Under is 7–3 in last 10 Mikolas starts
  • Cardinals 8–3 vs LHP this season

Athletics

  • 4–1 in last 5 home night games
  • Under is 6–2 in last 8 at Coliseum
  • Athletics 2–6 in Sears’ last 8 starts

Head-to-Head

  • Under is 5–1 in last 6 meetings
  • Road team is 4–1 in last 5

Game Odds

St. Louis Cardinals           10

Athletics                              – 150

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026

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