Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA

First Pitch: 7:15 PM PT / 10:15 PM ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports South / NBC Sports Bay Area / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

ATL — RHP Reynaldo López (7–3, 2.88 ERA)

SF — TBD (Giants expected to use an opener or bullpen game)

Venue Information — Oracle Park

Location: San Francisco, California

Capacity: ~41,900

Dimensions: LF 339 ft, CF 391 ft, RF 309 ft (Triples Alley in RCF)

Ballpark Tendencies:

One of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly parks

Suppresses home runs to right‑center

Boosts triples due to deep alley in RCF

Weather Forecast (San Francisco, CA)

Temperature: 63°F at first pitch

Wind: 13 mph blowing out toward right‑center

Humidity: 72%

Conditions: Cool, breezy Bay Area night Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed power; overall still pitcher‑friendly.

Injury Report

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. — OUT (ACL recovery)

Ozzie Albies — ACTIVE (returned from wrist soreness)

Austin Riley — DAY‑TO‑DAY (quad tightness)

Spencer Strider — OUT (UCL surgery)

A.J. Minter — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

San Francisco Giants

Jung Hoo Lee — OUT (shoulder surgery)

Michael Conforto — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)

Kyle Harrison — OUT (forearm strain)

Camilo Doval — OUT (lat strain)

Patrick Bailey — ACTIVE (returned from concussion protocol)

Team Records & Recent Form

Atlanta Braves (48–41)

Last 10: 6–4

Road Record: 22–20

Run Differential: +44

Trend: Pitching carrying the load; offense streaky without Acuña.

San Francisco Giants (33–47)

Last 10: 3–7

Home Record: 17–23

Run Differential: –58

Trend: Bullpen overworked; offense inconsistent and lacking power.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Reynaldo López — RHP, Braves

2026 Stats: 7–3, 2.88 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 94 K in 87 IP**

Strengths

Power fastball/slider combo

Excellent command this season

Dominant vs. right‑handed hitters

Strong road performance

Weaknesses

Can be homer‑prone when slider backs up

Giants have several patient hitters

Must avoid long innings due to SF’s grind‑it‑out approach

Matchup vs. Giants

SF ranks bottom‑5 vs. high‑velocity fastballs

Oracle Park enhances López’s fly‑ball tendencies

Excellent matchup on paper

Giants — TBD (Bullpen Game Likely)

Expected Options:

Ryan Walker (RHP) — opener candidate

Keaton Winn (RHP) — bulk innings

Erik Miller (LHP) — matchup reliever

Strengths

Mix‑and‑match approach can disrupt timing

Several relievers with strong slider profiles

Winn can provide 3–4 innings of stability

Weaknesses

Bullpen heavily taxed in recent series

Braves excel vs. bullpen-heavy games

Lack of defined starter reduces stability

Matchup vs. Braves

Atlanta ranks top‑10 vs. relievers

Olson, Ozuna, and Murphy all profile well vs. SF’s likely arms

Giants must avoid early crooked numbers

Key Player Matchups

Matt Olson (ATL) vs. SF Bullpen

Crushes right‑handed fastballs

Oracle Park suppresses HRs but wind blowing out helps Edge: Olson

Marcell Ozuna (ATL) vs. RHP

One of MLB’s hottest hitters

Giants’ bullpen lacks elite swing‑and‑miss Edge: Ozuna

Michael Conforto (SF) vs. López

If active, good vs. sliders

López must avoid middle‑away Edge: Even

Patrick Bailey (SF) vs. RHP

Contact hitter; good vs. fastballs Edge: Bailey

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Braves lead 11–7

Atlanta has won 5 of last 7 at Oracle Park

Average total runs: 8.0 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves

7 of last 10: UNDER

5–1 in López’s last 6 starts

6–2 in last 8 road games

8–3 last 11 vs. NL West

San Francisco Giants

6 of last 8: OVER

2–8 in last 10 home games

1–6 in bullpen games

3–12 last 15 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 113

San Francisco Giants      8

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Petco Park, San Diego, CA

First Pitch: 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET

Broadcast: SportsNet LA / Bally Sports San Diego / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

LAD — RHP Rōki Sasaki (8–2, 2.41 ERA)

SD — RHP Walker Buehler (5–4, 3.77 ERA)

Venue Information — Petco Park

Location: San Diego, California

Capacity: ~40,200

Dimensions: LF 336 ft, CF 396 ft, RF 322 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

One of MLB’s most pitcher‑friendly parks

Suppresses home runs to center and right‑center

Night games especially favor pitchers

Weather Forecast (San Diego, CA)

Temperature: 72°F at first pitch

Wind: 7 mph blowing in from left

Humidity: 68%

Conditions: Clear, mild coastal evening Impact: Slight pitcher’s advantage; run scoring likely suppressed.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts — OUT (hand fracture, 10‑day IL)

Max Muncy — OUT (oblique strain)

Clayton Kershaw — OUT (shoulder rehab)

Evan Phillips — ACTIVE (returned from forearm tightness)

Jason Heyward — DAY‑TO‑DAY (back stiffness)

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. — ACTIVE (returned from quad tightness)

Xander Bogaerts — OUT (wrist fracture)

Joe Musgrove — OUT (elbow inflammation)

Robert Suarez — OUT (lat strain)

Luis Campusano — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle soreness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Dodgers (52–29)

Last 10: 7–3

Road Record: 25–17

Run Differential: +92

Trend: Pitching dominant; offense still elite despite injuries.

San Diego Padres (42–37)

Last 10: 5–5

Home Record: 20–19

Run Differential: +18

Trend: Rotation stabilizing; offense inconsistent without Bogaerts.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Rōki Sasaki — RHP, Dodgers

2026 Stats: 8–2, 2.41 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 112 K in 93 IP**

Strengths

Triple‑digit fastball

Devastating splitter (45% whiff rate)

Elite command

Dominant vs. both lefties and righties

Excellent road performance

Weaknesses

Occasionally homer‑prone when splitter stays up

Padres have several hitters who excel vs. velocity

Must avoid middle‑in to Machado and Tatis

Matchup vs. Padres

San Diego ranks bottom‑10 vs. elite splitters

Sasaki’s pitch mix is a nightmare matchup

Petco Park enhances his strengths

Walker Buehler — RHP, Padres

2026 Stats: 5–4, 3.77 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 74 K in 78 IP**

Strengths

Excellent fastball/curveball combo

Big‑game experience

Strong command when ahead in counts

Historically strong vs. Dodgers

Weaknesses

Velocity not fully back to pre‑injury levels

Dodgers’ lineup punishes mistakes

Struggles vs. left‑handed power

Matchup vs. Dodgers

LAD ranks top‑5 vs. curveballs

Freeman, Smith, and Pages all profile well

Must keep ball down to avoid HRs to right field

Key Player Matchups

Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Buehler

Elite vs. curveballs and cutters

Buehler must avoid middle‑away Edge: Freeman

Will Smith (LAD) vs. RHP

Excellent vs. high‑spin fastballs

Buehler’s fastball may not challenge him Edge: Smith

Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Sasaki

Elite bat speed

But struggles vs. elite splitters Edge: Sasaki

Manny Machado (SD) vs. RHP

Good vs. velocity

Sasaki must rely on splitter/slider mix Edge: Even

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Dodgers lead 23–14

LAD has won 7 of last 10 at Petco Park

Average total runs: 8.0 per game

2026 Season Series

Dodgers lead 3–1

Sasaki threw 7 shutout innings vs. SD in April

Betting Trends

Los Angeles Dodgers

7 of last 10: UNDER

6–1 in Sasaki’s last 7 starts

8–3 in last 11 road games

10–4 last 14 vs. NL West

San Diego Padres

6 of last 9: OVER

4–6 in last 10 home games

2–5 in Buehler’s last 7 starts

3–9 last 12 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      – 138

San Diego Padres             7.5

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Angel Stadium of Anaheim, Anaheim, CA

First Pitch: 6:38 PM PT / 9:38 PM ET

Broadcast: NBC Sports California / Bally Sports West / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

OAK — RHP J.T. Ginn (4–6, 4.03 ERA)

LAA — RHP José Ureña (3–7, 4.91 ERA)

Venue Information — Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Location: Anaheim, California

Capacity: ~45,500

Dimensions: LF 347 ft, CF 396 ft, RF 350 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

Slightly pitcher‑friendly at night

Boosts right‑center power in warm weather

Marine layer can suppress early offense

Weather Forecast (Anaheim, CA)

Temperature: 78°F at first pitch

Wind: 6 mph blowing out to left‑center

Humidity: 54%

Conditions: Clear, warm Southern California evening Impact: Slight boost to right‑handed power; otherwise neutral.

Injury Report

Athletics

Zack Gelof — ACTIVE (returned from minor hamstring tightness)

Shea Langeliers — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hand soreness)

Mason Miller — OUT (shoulder fatigue)

Brent Rooker — OUT (oblique strain, 10‑day IL)

Ken Waldichuk — OUT (UCL surgery)

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout — OUT (back surgery, long‑term IL)

Anthony Rendon — OUT (wrist fracture)

Logan O’Hoppe — ACTIVE (returned from knee soreness)

Reid Detmers — OUT (forearm strain)

Carlos Estévez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (shoulder tightness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Athletics (39–42)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 19–22

Run Differential: –12

Trend: Pitching improving; offense inconsistent without Rooker.

Los Angeles Angels (34–48)

Last 10: 4–6

Home Record: 17–25

Run Differential: –45

Trend: Rotation struggling; lineup relying heavily on O’Hoppe and Neto.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

J.T. Ginn — RHP, Athletics

2026 Stats: 4–6, 4.03 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 62 K in 80 IP

Strengths

Heavy sinker generates ground balls

Strong command when ahead in counts

Effective vs. right‑handed hitters

Keeps ball in the yard

Weaknesses

Low strikeout rate

Can struggle vs. patient hitters

Angels have several hitters who excel vs. sinkers

Matchup vs. Angels

LAA ranks bottom‑10 vs. sliders, which is Ginn’s best secondary pitch

Must avoid middle‑in to O’Hoppe and Moniak

Good matchup if he induces early ground balls

José Ureña — RHP, Angels

2026 Stats: 3–7, 4.91 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, 54 K in 75 IP**

Strengths

Good sinker/slider combo

Generates soft contact

Strong vs. right‑handed hitters

Weaknesses

Struggles vs. left‑handed bats

Can be homer‑prone in warm weather

Athletics have several hitters who excel vs. sinkers

Matchup vs. Athletics

OAK ranks top‑10 in MLB in hard‑hit rate vs. sinkers

Soderstrom, Bleday, and Butler all profile well

Ureña must keep ball down to avoid doubles into the gaps

Key Player Matchups

Tyler Soderstrom (OAK) vs. Ureña

Excellent vs. sinkers

Power plays well in warm Anaheim air Edge: Soderstrom

JJ Bleday (OAK) vs. RHP

Strong OBP vs. right‑handers

Ureña must avoid middle‑away Edge: Bleday

Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Ginn

Crushes sinkers and low fastballs

Ginn must rely on slider Edge: O’Hoppe

Zach Neto (LAA) vs. RHP

Good vs. sliders

Can punish mistakes early in counts Edge: Even

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Angels lead 13–11

Angels have won 5 of last 7 at Angel Stadium

Average total runs: 8.7 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Athletics

6 of last 9: UNDER

4–1 in Ginn’s last 5 starts

5–2 last 7 vs. AL West

6–3 last 9 road games

Los Angeles Angels

7 of last 10: OVER

3–7 in last 10 home games

2–6 in Ureña’s last 8 starts

4–10 last 14 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Athletics                              – 123

Los Angeles Angels         8.5

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Target Field, Minneapolis, MN

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT / 5:10 PM PT

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain / Bally Sports North / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

COL — RHP Tomoyuki Sugano (3–7, 4.89 ERA)

MIN — RHP Taj Bradley (6–5, 3.52 ERA)

Venue Information — Target Field

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Capacity: ~38,500

Dimensions: LF 339 ft, CF 404 ft, RF 328 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

Slightly pitcher‑friendly

Suppresses home runs to center

Plays neutral in warm weather

Weather Forecast (Minneapolis, MN)

Temperature: 78°F at first pitch

Wind: 7 mph blowing out to left‑center

Humidity: 57%

Conditions: Clear, warm, excellent hitting weather Impact: Slight boost to right‑handed power; otherwise neutral.

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant — OUT (back tightness, 10‑day IL)

Ezequiel Tovar — ACTIVE (returned from minor ankle soreness)

Nolan Jones — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist bruise)

Kyle Freeland — OUT (shoulder strain)

Daniel Bard — OUT (forearm inflammation)

Minnesota Twins

Carlos Correa — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)

Royce Lewis — OUT (quad strain, 10‑day IL)

Max Kepler — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)

Jhoan Duran — OUT (elbow soreness)

Chris Paddack — OUT (UCL rehab)

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rockies (32–49)

Last 10: 3–7

Road Record: 12–28

Run Differential: –78

Trend: Pitching struggling; offense inconsistent outside of Tovar and McMahon.

Minnesota Twins (38–40)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 21–17

Run Differential: +9

Trend: Rotation stabilizing; lineup improving despite injuries.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Tomoyuki Sugano — RHP, Rockies

2026 Stats: 3–7, 4.89 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 61 K in 70 IP

Strengths

Good command of splitter/slider mix

Generates soft contact

Effective vs. right‑handed hitters

Weaknesses

Struggles vs. left‑handed power

Can be homer‑prone on the road

Twins have several hitters who excel vs. splitters

Matchup vs. Twins

Minnesota ranks top‑10 vs. splitters

Sugano must avoid middle‑in to Correa and Larnach

Needs early efficiency to avoid exposing bullpen

Taj Bradley — RHP, Twins

2026 Stats: 6–5, 3.52 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 92 K in 84 IP**

Strengths

Electric fastball/curveball combo

Excellent strikeout ability

Strong home splits

Dominant vs. right‑handed hitters

Weaknesses

Occasional walk issues

Can be hit hard if curveball flattens

Rockies’ lineup has several fastball hitters

Matchup vs. Rockies

Colorado ranks bottom‑5 vs. high‑velocity fastballs

Bradley’s curveball should neutralize McMahon and Tovar

Excellent matchup on paper

Key Player Matchups

Ezequiel Tovar (COL) vs. Bradley

Good vs. curveballs

Bradley must avoid predictable sequences Edge: Bradley

Ryan McMahon (COL) vs. RHP

Power threat, but struggles vs. elite velocity Edge: Bradley

Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. Sugano

Crushes splitters and low fastballs Edge: Correa

Trevor Larnach (MIN) vs. RHP

Left‑handed power plays well in warm weather Edge: Larnach

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Twins lead 5–3

Minnesota has won 3 of last 4 at Target Field

Average total runs: 8.4 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Colorado Rockies

7 of last 10: OVER

2–8 in last 10 road games

1–6 in Sugano’s last 7 starts

3–11 last 14 vs. teams above .500

Minnesota Twins

6 of last 9: UNDER

7–3 in last 10 home games

5–1 in Bradley’s last 6 starts

8–3 last 11 vs. NL West

GAME ODDS

Colorado Rockies             9

Minnesota Twins             – 166

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Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT / 5:10 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Kansas City / NBC Sports Chicago / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

KC — TBD (Royals have not announced a starter; bullpen game likely)

CWS — RHP Drew Thorpe (6–4, 3.68 ERA)

(Note: No starter listed for Kansas City as of June 26. Projection leans toward a bullpen game or spot start from Daniel Lynch IV or Steven Cruz.)

Venue Information — Guaranteed Rate Field

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Capacity: ~40,600

Dimensions: LF 330 ft, CF 400 ft, RF 335 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

One of MLB’s most hitter‑friendly parks

Boosts home runs to left and left‑center

Plays especially lively in warm weather

Weather Forecast (Chicago, IL)

Temperature: 81°F at first pitch

Wind: 12 mph blowing out to left field

Humidity: 59%

Conditions: Clear, warm, hitter‑friendly environment Impact: Strong boost to right‑handed power; run‑scoring environment elevated.

Injury Report

Kansas City Royals

Bobby Witt Jr. — ACTIVE (returned from minor groin tightness)

Vinnie Pasquantino — OUT (shoulder inflammation, 10‑day IL)

MJ Melendez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hand contusion)

Brady Singer — OUT (forearm strain)

Chris Stratton — OUT (elbow soreness)

Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)

Eloy Jiménez — OUT (hamstring strain)

Yoán Moncada — OUT (back tightness)

Garrett Crochet — OUT (shoulder fatigue)

Michael Kopech — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle soreness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Kansas City Royals (34–48)

Last 10: 3–7

Road Record: 15–26

Run Differential: –62

Trend: Pitching struggling; offense inconsistent outside of Witt and Perez.

Chicago White Sox (41–38)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 22–17

Run Differential: +14

Trend: Rotation stabilizing; lineup producing despite injuries.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Kansas City Royals — TBD (Bullpen Game Likely)

Projected Options:

Daniel Lynch IV (LHP) — spot starter candidate

Steven Cruz (RHP) — opener candidate

Will Klein (RHP) — bulk innings candidate

Strengths

Mix‑and‑match approach can disrupt timing

Several relievers with high‑velocity fastballs

Lynch offers left‑handed look vs. Robert/Vaughn

Weaknesses

Bullpen heavily taxed in recent series

White Sox excel vs. fastballs

Lack of defined starter reduces stability

Matchup vs. White Sox

Chicago ranks top‑10 vs. right‑handed relievers

If Lynch starts, Sox lefty mashers (Robert, Vaughn, Sheets) gain advantage

KC must avoid early crooked numbers

Drew Thorpe — RHP, White Sox

2026 Stats: 6–4, 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 78 K in 88 IP

Strengths

Elite changeup

Excellent command

Generates soft contact

Strong home splits

Weaknesses

Can be hit hard if changeup flattens

Royals have several hitters who excel vs. changeups

Vulnerable to stolen bases (KC is aggressive on the bases)

Matchup vs. Royals

KC ranks top‑5 in MLB in contact rate vs. changeups

Witt and Garcia profile well

Thorpe must keep ball down to avoid doubles into the gaps

Key Player Matchups

Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) vs. Thorpe

Elite bat speed

Excellent vs. changeups and low fastballs Edge: Witt

Salvador Perez (KC) vs. RHP

Power threat in hitter‑friendly park

Thorpe must avoid middle‑in Edge: Perez

Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. KC Bullpen

Crushes high‑velocity fastballs

KC’s bullpen-heavy approach plays into his strengths Edge: Robert

Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. LHP

If Lynch starts, Vaughn becomes a major factor Edge: Vaughn

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

White Sox lead 17–12

Chicago has won 6 of last 8 at Guaranteed Rate Field

Average total runs: 9.1 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Kansas City Royals

7 of last 10: OVER

2–8 in last 10 road games

1–6 in bullpen games

4–10 last 14 vs. AL Central

Chicago White Sox

6 of last 8: OVER

8–3 in last 11 home games

5–1 in Thorpe’s last 6 starts

7–2 last 9 vs. teams under .500

Game Odds

Kansas City Royals           8.5

Chicago White Sox          – 130

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Busch Stadium, St. Louis, MO

First Pitch: 7:15 PM CT / 5:15 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Florida / Bally Sports Midwest / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

MIA — RHP Max Meyer (6–4, 3.46 ERA)

STL — RHP Michael McGreevy (5–3, 3.71 ERA)

Venue Information — Busch Stadium

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Capacity: ~45,500

Dimensions: LF 336 ft, CF 400 ft, RF 335 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

Slightly pitcher‑friendly

Suppresses home runs to center

Plays neutral in warm weather

Weather Forecast (St. Louis, MO)

Temperature: 83°F at first pitch

Wind: 8 mph blowing out to left‑center

Humidity: 64%

Conditions: Clear, warm summer evening Impact: Slight boost to right‑handed power; otherwise neutral.

Injury Report

Miami Marlins

Jazz Chisholm Jr. — ACTIVE (returned from minor ankle soreness)

Jake Burger — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist tightness)

Jesús Luzardo — OUT (forearm strain)

A.J. Puk — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

Bryan Hoeing — OUT (back strain)

St. Louis Cardinals

Nolan Arenado — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)

Lars Nootbaar — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)

Tommy Edman — OUT (wrist surgery)

Ryan Helsley — DAY‑TO‑DAY (elbow soreness)

Steven Matz — OUT (shoulder rehab)

Team Records & Recent Form

Miami Marlins (42–39)

Last 10: 6–4

Road Record: 19–21

Run Differential: +11

Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent but timely.

St. Louis Cardinals (42–36)

Last 10: 7–3

Home Record: 23–15

Run Differential: +22

Trend: Rotation strong; lineup producing despite injuries.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Max Meyer — RHP, Marlins

2026 Stats: 6–4, 3.46 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 84 K in 83 IP

Strengths

Power fastball/slider combo

Excellent command

Strong vs. right‑handed hitters

Generates whiffs at top of zone

Weaknesses

Can be homer‑prone when slider backs up

Cardinals have several strong fastball hitters

Must avoid middle‑in to Goldschmidt

Matchup vs. Cardinals

St. Louis ranks top‑10 vs. high‑velocity fastballs

Meyer’s slider is key to neutralizing Arenado and Contreras

Must keep pitch count low to avoid exposing Miami’s thin bullpen

Michael McGreevy — RHP, Cardinals

2026 Stats: 5–3, 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 62 K in 72 IP

Strengths

Strong sinker/slider mix

Generates ground balls

Excellent command when ahead in counts

Effective at Busch Stadium

Weaknesses

Struggles vs. left‑handed hitters

Vulnerable to power bats

Marlins have several hitters who excel vs. sinkers

Matchup vs. Marlins

Miami ranks top‑10 in MLB in hard‑hit rate vs. sinkers

Chisholm, Sánchez, and Bell all profile well

Must keep ball down to avoid doubles into the gaps

Key Player Matchups

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. McGreevy

Crushes sinkers and low fastballs

Busch Stadium’s gaps suit his speed Edge: Chisholm

Josh Bell (MIA) vs. RHP

Excellent vs. sinkers

McGreevy must avoid middle‑in Edge: Bell

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Meyer

Elite vs. high‑velocity fastballs

Meyer must rely on slider/changeup mix Edge: Even

Nolan Arenado (STL) vs. RHP

Still dangerous vs. sliders

Meyer must avoid predictable sequences Edge: Arenado

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Cardinals lead 10–8

St. Louis has won 5 of last 7 at Busch Stadium

Average total runs: 8.2 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Miami Marlins

6 of last 9: UNDER

5–2 in Meyer’s last 7 starts

4–1 last 5 vs. NL Central

3–7 in last 10 road games

St. Louis Cardinals

7 of last 10: OVER

8–3 in last 11 home games

6–1 in McGreevy’s last 7 starts

5–2 last 7 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  8

St. Louis Cardinals           – 108    

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Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Broadcast: ROOT Sports NW / Bally Sports Great Lakes / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

SEA — RHP Luis Castillo (6–6, 3.54 ERA)

CLE — LHP Joey Cantillo (3–3, 4.22 ERA)

Venue Information — Progressive Field

Location: Cleveland, Ohio

Capacity: ~34,800

Dimensions: LF 325 ft, CF 405 ft, RF 325 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

Slightly boosts left‑handed power

Neutral for run scoring

Weather often dictates offensive output

Weather Forecast (Cleveland, OH)

Temperature: 77°F at first pitch

Wind: 10 mph blowing out to right field

Humidity: 62%

Conditions: Clear, warm summer evening Impact: Boost to left‑handed pull hitters; slight increase in run‑scoring environment.

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez — ACTIVE (returned from minor back tightness)

Ty France — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle soreness)

J.P. Crawford — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)

Matt Brash — OUT (UCL surgery)

Gregory Santos — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

Cleveland Guardians

José Ramírez — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)

Josh Naylor — OUT (oblique strain, 10‑day IL)

Steven Kwan — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist soreness)

Shane Bieber — OUT (Tommy John rehab)

Emmanuel Clase — ACTIVE (light workload expected)

Team Records & Recent Form

Seattle Mariners (41–41)

Last 10: 5–5

Road Record: 18–22

Run Differential: +6

Trend: Pitching strong; offense inconsistent but improving.

Cleveland Guardians (42–39)

Last 10: 6–4

Home Record: 23–17

Run Differential: +14

Trend: Rotation stabilizing; lineup adjusting without Naylor.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Luis Castillo — RHP, Mariners

2026 Stats: 6–6, 3.54 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 98 K in 94 IP

Strengths

Elite fastball/changeup combo

Excellent command

Dominant vs. right‑handed hitters

Strong road splits this season

Weaknesses

Occasionally homer‑prone when behind in counts

Guardians’ lineup has several strong contact hitters

Must avoid middle‑in to Ramírez

Matchup vs. Guardians

Cleveland ranks bottom‑10 vs. high‑velocity fastballs

Castillo’s changeup should neutralize Kwan and Giménez

Excellent matchup on paper

Joey Cantillo — LHP, Guardians

2026 Stats: 3–3, 4.22 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 67 K in 64 IP

Strengths

Good deception from left side

Strong changeup vs. right‑handers

Generates whiffs at top of zone

Effective at home

Weaknesses

Walk issues at times

Struggles vs. power right‑handed bats

Mariners have several hitters who excel vs. changeups

Matchup vs. Mariners

Seattle ranks top‑10 vs. left‑handed pitching

Julio Rodríguez, Haniger, and Raleigh all profile well

Cantillo must keep ball down to avoid HRs to left field

Key Player Matchups

Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Cantillo

Crushes left‑handed pitching

Cantillo’s fastball may not challenge him Edge: Rodríguez

Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. LHP

Power bat; thrives vs. changeups left up Edge: Raleigh

José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Castillo

Elite vs. fastballs

Castillo must rely on changeup/slider mix Edge: Even

Andrés Giménez (CLE) vs. RHP

Contact hitter; good vs. changeups Edge: Giménez

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Mariners lead 10–7

Seattle has won 5 of last 7 at Progressive Field

Average total runs: 8.1 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Seattle Mariners

6 of last 9: UNDER

4–1 in Castillo’s last 5 starts

3–7 in last 10 road games

6–2 last 8 vs. AL Central

Cleveland Guardians

5 of last 7: OVER

7–3 in last 10 home games

4–1 in Cantillo’s last 5 starts

5–2 last 7 vs. teams at .500 or better

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners                              7.5

Cleveland Guardians                      – 105

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Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET / 4:05 PM PT

Broadcast: MASN / MASN2 / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

WSH — RHP Jackson Alvarez (5–4, 3.58 ERA)

BAL — RHP Tyler Rogers (2–3, 4.12 ERA)

Venue Information — Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Location: Baltimore, Maryland

Capacity: ~45,000

Dimensions: LF 384 ft (deepened in 2022), CF 410 ft, RF 318 ft

Ballpark Tendencies:

Right‑handed power suppressed by deep LF

Left‑handed pull hitters benefit from short RF porch

Plays neutral overall but weather can swing totals

Weather Forecast (Baltimore, MD)

Temperature: 82°F at first pitch

Wind: 9 mph blowing out to right field

Humidity: 67%

Conditions: Clear, warm summer evening Impact: Boost to left‑handed power; slight increase in run‑scoring environment.

Injury Report

Washington Nationals

CJ Abrams — ACTIVE (returned from quad tightness)

Lane Thomas — DAY‑TO‑DAY (ankle soreness)

Josiah Gray — OUT (forearm strain)

Hunter Harvey — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

Keibert Ruiz — OUT (concussion protocol)

Baltimore Orioles

Gunnar Henderson — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)

Adley Rutschman — OUT (hamstring strain, 10‑day IL)

Cedric Mullins — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist bruise)

Kyle Bradish — OUT (UCL surgery)

John Means — OUT (elbow rehab)

Team Records & Recent Form

Washington Nationals (41–41)

Last 10: 6–4

Road Record: 20–20

Run Differential: –5

Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense streaky but improving.

Baltimore Orioles (38–44)

Last 10: 4–6

Home Record: 19–22

Run Differential: –27

Trend: Offense inconsistent without Rutschman; bullpen shaky.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Jackson Alvarez — RHP, Nationals

2026 Stats: 5–4, 3.58 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 76 K in 78 IP

Strengths

Heavy sinker generates ground balls

Strong command of slider vs. right‑handers

Keeps ball in the yard

Excellent vs. aggressive lineups

Weaknesses

Can struggle vs. patient hitters

Vulnerable to left‑handed power

Orioles have several hitters who excel vs. sinkers

Matchup vs. Orioles

Baltimore ranks top‑10 vs. sinkers

Alvarez must avoid middle‑in to Henderson and Santander

Needs early efficiency to avoid exposing bullpen

Tyler Rogers — RHP, Orioles

2026 Stats: 2–3, 4.12 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 41 K in 48 IP

Strengths

Submarine delivery creates extreme deception

Elite ground‑ball rate

Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters

Keeps ball in the park

Weaknesses

Struggles vs. left‑handed hitters

Nationals have several left‑handed bats with high OBP

Vulnerable if defense behind him is shaky

Matchup vs. Nationals

Washington ranks top‑5 in MLB in ground‑ball hitting

Rogers’ sinker/slider mix may play into their strengths

Must keep Abrams and Winker off base

Key Player Matchups

CJ Abrams (WSH) vs. Rogers

Elite bat speed vs. low‑slot righties

Rogers must avoid middle‑away Edge: Abrams

Jesse Winker (WSH) vs. RHP

Excellent vs. sinkers

Camden Yards RF porch suits his swing Edge: Winker

Gunnar Henderson (BAL) vs. Alvarez

Crushes sinkers and high fastballs

Alvarez must rely on slider Edge: Henderson

Anthony Santander (BAL) vs. RHP

Power bat in favorable weather

Alvarez must avoid middle‑in Edge: Santander

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

Nationals lead 7–6

Washington has won 4 of last 6 at Camden Yards

Average total runs: 8.5 per game

2026 Season Series

First meeting of the season

Betting Trends

Washington Nationals

6 of last 9: UNDER

5–2 in last 7 road games

4–1 in Alvarez’s last 5 starts

7–3 last 10 vs. AL East

Baltimore Orioles

7 of last 10: OVER

3–7 in last 10 home games

2–6 in Rogers’ last 8 starts

4–10 last 14 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Washington Nationals   9

Baltimore Orioles            – 133

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PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET / 4:05 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports Ohio / SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

• CIN — LHP Andrew Abbott (4–6, 4.08 ERA)
• PIT — RHP Paul Skenes (7–3, 2.71 ERA)

Venue Information — PNC Park

• Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Capacity: ~38,700
• Dimensions: LF 325 ft, CF 399 ft, RF 320 ft
• Ballpark Tendencies:
  • Boosts left‑handed power to right field
  • Suppresses home runs to center
  • Excellent park for pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Weather Forecast (Pittsburgh, PA)

• Temperature: 76°F at first pitch
• Wind: 6 mph blowing out to right‑center
• Humidity: 64%
• Conditions: Clear, mild summer evening Impact: Slight boost to left‑handed pull hitters; otherwise neutral.

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

• Elly De La Cruz — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)
• Matt McLain — OUT (shoulder surgery)
• TJ Friedl — DAY‑TO‑DAY (hamstring tightness)
• Nick Lodolo — OUT (forearm strain)
• Alexis Díaz — OUT (elbow inflammation)

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Oneil Cruz — ACTIVE (ankle soreness monitored)
• Ke’Bryan Hayes — OUT (back tightness, 10‑day IL)
• Rowdy Tellez — DAY‑TO‑DAY (wrist bruise)
• David Bednar — OUT (lat strain)
• Marco Gonzales — OUT (shoulder rehab)

Team Records & Recent Form

Cincinnati Reds (37–42)

• Last 10: 4–6
• Road Record: 17–23
• Run Differential: –21
• Trend: Offense inconsistent; bullpen struggling without Díaz.

Pittsburgh Pirates (41–40)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Home Record: 22–18
• Run Differential: +9
• Trend: Rotation strong; offense streaky but improving.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Andrew Abbott — LHP, Reds

2026 Stats: 4–6, 4.08 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 78 K in 82 IP

Strengths

• Good fastball/curveball mix
• Generates soft contact
• Effective vs. left‑handed hitters
• Strong road performances this season

Weaknesses

• Vulnerable to right‑handed power
• Occasional command issues
• Pirates’ lineup has several right‑handed fastball hitters

Matchup vs. Pirates

• Pittsburgh ranks top‑10 vs. left‑handed pitching
• Abbott must avoid middle‑in to Cruz, Suwinski, and Reynolds
• Needs to keep pitch count low to avoid exposing Reds’ bullpen

Paul Skenes — RHP, Pirates

2026 Stats: 7–3, 2.71 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 112 K in 93 IP

Strengths

• Triple‑digit fastball
• Devastating slider generating 40% whiffs
• Excellent command for a power pitcher
• Dominant home splits

Weaknesses

• Occasionally homer‑prone when behind in counts
• Reds’ lineup has several strong fastball hitters
• Must manage workload as season progresses

Matchup vs. Reds

• Cincinnati ranks bottom‑10 vs. elite velocity
• Skenes’ slider should neutralize De La Cruz and India
• If command is sharp, he can dominate

Key Player Matchups

Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Skenes

• Elite bat speed but struggles vs. high‑spin sliders
• Skenes’ pitch mix is a tough matchup Edge: Skenes

Spencer Steer (CIN) vs. RHP

• Good vs. fastballs
• Must stay disciplined vs. slider Edge: Even

Bryan Reynolds (PIT) vs. Abbott

• Excellent vs. left‑handed pitching
• Abbott must avoid middle‑away fastballs Edge: Reynolds

Oneil Cruz (PIT) vs. LHP

• Massive power vs. lefties
• Abbott’s curveball must be sharp Edge: Cruz

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

• Pirates lead 15–13
• Pittsburgh has won 6 of last 9 at PNC Park
• Average total runs: 8.3 per game

2026 Season Series

• Pirates lead 2–1
• Skenes threw 7 scoreless innings vs. CIN in April

Betting Trends

Cincinnati Reds

• 6 of last 9: OVER
• 2–6 in last 8 road games
• 1–5 in Abbott’s last 6 starts
• 3–10 last 13 vs. teams above .500

Pittsburgh Pirates

• 7 of last 10: UNDER
• 6–1 in Skenes’ last 7 starts
• 5–2 last 7 home games
• 8–3 last 11 vs. NL Central

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 7.5

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 185

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026

American Family Field, Milwaukee, WI

First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT / 5:10 PM PT

Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network / Bally Sports Wisconsin / MLB.tv

Probable Pitchers:

• CHC — RHP Colin Rea (5–4, 3.89 ERA)
• MIL — RHP Jacob Misiorowski (6–2, 3.31 ERA)

Venue Information — American Family Field

• Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Capacity: ~41,900
• Surface: Retractable roof (likely closed due to rain threat)
• Ballpark Tendencies:
  • Slightly boosts home runs to left and left‑center
  • Neutral for doubles
  • Plays hitter‑friendly when roof is closed

Weather Forecast (Milwaukee, WI)

Roof expected to be closed, but outside weather noted:

• Temperature: 71°F
• Humidity: 72%
• Wind: 11 mph
• Conditions: Light rain expected Impact: None on gameplay — roof closure creates stable hitting conditions.

Injury Report

Chicago Cubs

• Seiya Suzuki — ACTIVE (returned from oblique tightness)
• Cody Bellinger — OUT (wrist fracture, 10‑day IL)
• Dansby Swanson — DAY‑TO‑DAY (heel soreness)
• Jordan Wicks — OUT (forearm strain)
• Adbert Alzolay — OUT (shoulder inflammation)

Milwaukee Brewers

• Christian Yelich — ACTIVE (rest day Thursday)
• William Contreras — DAY‑TO‑DAY (quad tightness)
• Rhys Hoskins — OUT (hamstring strain)
• DL Hall — OUT (elbow soreness)
• Trevor Megill — OUT (back tightness)

Team Records & Recent Form

Chicago Cubs (44–37)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Road Record: 20–21
• Run Differential: +27
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent without Bellinger.

Milwaukee Brewers (49–29)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Home Record: 27–12
• Run Differential: +61
• Trend: Rotation dominant; lineup producing timely power.

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Colin Rea — RHP, Cubs

2026 Stats: 5–4, 3.89 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 64 K in 78 IP

Strengths

• Good command of cutter/sinker mix
• Keeps ball in the yard
• Effective vs. right‑handed hitters
• Generates soft contact

Weaknesses

• Low strikeout rate
• Can struggle vs. patient lineups
• Brewers excel vs. cutters and sinkers

Matchup vs. Brewers

• Milwaukee ranks top‑8 vs. sinkers
• Rea must avoid middle‑in to Yelich and Frelick
• Needs ground‑ball efficiency to survive deep into game

Jacob Misiorowski — RHP, Brewers

2026 Stats: 6–2, 3.31 ERA, 1.18 WHIP, 102 K in 82 IP

Strengths

• Electric fastball (upper‑90s)
• Devastating slider generating 40% whiffs
• Excellent strikeout ability
• Strong home splits

Weaknesses

• Occasional walk issues
• Can be homer‑prone when behind in counts
• Cubs’ lineup has several strong fastball hitters

Matchup vs. Cubs

• Chicago ranks top‑10 vs. high‑velocity fastballs
• Misiorowski’s slider is key to neutralizing Suzuki, Happ, and Morel
• If command is sharp, he can dominate

Key Player Matchups

Christopher Morel (CHC) vs. Misiorowski

• Crushes high fastballs
• Vulnerable to elite sliders Edge: Misiorowski

Seiya Suzuki (CHC) vs. RHP

• Excellent vs. velocity
• Misiorowski must avoid predictable sequences Edge: Even

Christian Yelich (MIL) vs. Rea

• Elite vs. sinkers and cutters
• Rea’s pitch mix plays into his strengths Edge: Yelich

Willy Adames (MIL) vs. RHP

• Power bat in hitter‑friendly park
• Rea must avoid middle‑in Edge: Adames

Series History

2024–2026 Combined

• Brewers lead 18–14
• Milwaukee has won 7 of last 10 at American Family Field
• Average total runs: 8.9 per game

2026 Season Series

• Brewers lead 3–2
• Cubs won last meeting 4–2

Betting Trends

Chicago Cubs

• 6 of last 9: UNDER
• 4–1 in Rea’s last 5 starts
• 3–7 last 10 road games
• 5–2 last 7 vs. NL Central

Milwaukee Brewers

• 7 of last 10: OVER
• 8–2 last 10 home games
• 6–1 in Misiorowski’s last 7 starts
• 9–3 last 12 vs. teams above .500

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     7

Milwaukee Brewers       – 225

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 25, 2026