WASHINGTON – The Philadelphia Phillies continue their divisional road swing Wednesday night when they face the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. First pitch is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. ET, with Aaron Nola set to start for Philadelphia against Miles Mikolas for Washington.

The Phillies enter at 43–36, looking to keep pace in the NL East race. The Nationals, at 41–39, have surged into Wild Card contention behind improved pitching and timely hitting.

Venue

Nationals Park — Washington, D.C.

First pitch: 6:45 p.m. ET

Surface: Natural grass

Dimensions: 336–402–335

Weather

• Temperature: 82°F
• Wind: 6 mph blowing out to left
• Humidity: 64%
• Chance of rain: 20%

Conditions slightly favor hitters, especially right‑handed pull power.

Probable Pitchers

Philadelphia: RHP Aaron Nola

Nola remains the Phillies’ most reliable innings‑eater, leaning on his curveball and elite command. He has allowed three runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts and owns strong career numbers against Washington.

Washington: RHP Miles Mikolas

Mikolas has been steady but hittable, relying on soft contact and ground balls. His home ERA is significantly better than his road mark, but he has struggled at times with high‑OBP lineups like Philadelphia’s.

Injury Report

Philadelphia Phillies

• Bryce Harper — ACTIVE
• Trea Turner — ACTIVE
• Kyle Schwarber — ACTIVE
• J.T. Realmuto — OUT (knee)
• Taijuan Walker — OUT (shoulder)

Washington Nationals

• CJ Abrams — ACTIVE
• Lane Thomas — ACTIVE
• Joey Meneses — ACTIVE
• Josiah Gray — OUT (forearm)
• Keibert Ruiz — OUT (concussion)

Team Records & Recent Form

Philadelphia Phillies (43–36)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent on the road
• Strength: Top‑of‑order production, rotation depth
• Weakness: Bullpen volatility without Alvarado

Washington Nationals (41–39)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Trend: Offense improving; pitching carrying momentum
• Strength: Speed, contact hitting, bullpen efficiency
• Weakness: Power production, defensive lapses

Key Player Matchups

Bryce Harper (PHI) vs Miles Mikolas (WSH)

Harper has strong career numbers against sinker‑heavy pitchers. Mikolas’ inability to miss bats could be a problem against Harper’s hot June form.

CJ Abrams (WSH) vs Aaron Nola (PHI)

Abrams’ speed and aggressiveness challenge Nola’s ability to control the running game. The curveball vs. left‑handed hitters will be the key pitch.

Kyle Schwarber (PHI) vs Nationals Bullpen

If Mikolas exits early, Schwarber’s power becomes a major threat against Washington’s right‑handed relievers.

Series History

• Season series: Phillies lead 3–2
• At Nationals Park: Phillies have won 9 of last 13
• Recent trend: Philadelphia has outscored Washington 28–20 across their last six meetings

Betting Trends

Philadelphia Phillies

• 6–2 in Nola’s last eight starts
• Under has hit in 5 of last 7
• 4–1 in last five road games vs Washington

Washington Nationals

• 5–1 in last six home games
• Under has hit in 6 of last 9
• 4–0 in Mikolas’ last four home starts

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies                      – 128

Washington Nationals                   9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

MIAMI – The Texas Rangers will look to even their road trip Wednesday night when they face the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park, with Jacob deGrom set to oppose Eury Pérez in one of the premier pitching matchups on the June slate. First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET.

Texas enters at 38–41, trying to climb back toward .500. Miami, at 41–39, continues to push in the NL Wild Card race behind one of the league’s youngest and most electric rotations.

Venue

loanDepot park — Miami, Florida

First pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET

Surface: Turf

Weather

• Temperature: 88°F
• Humidity: 74%
• Wind: 12 mph
• Chance of rain: 50%

No impact on gameplay due to closed roof.

Probable Pitchers

Texas: RHP Jacob deGrom

deGrom continues to show elite form post‑injury, with upper‑90s velocity, a dominant slider, and one of MLB’s best strikeout rates. His road ERA remains among the lowest in the American League, and he has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last six starts.

Miami: RHP Eury Pérez

Pérez has emerged as Miami’s most electric young arm, leaning on a high‑spin fastball and devastating curveball. His home splits are excellent, and he has held opponents to minimal hard contact in night games.

Injury Report

Texas Rangers

• Corey Seager — ACTIVE
• Adolis García — ACTIVE
• Josh Jung — OUT (wrist)
• Nathaniel Lowe — ACTIVE
• Max Scherzer — OUT (back)

Miami Marlins

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. — ACTIVE
• Luis Arraez — ACTIVE
• Jesús Sánchez — ACTIVE
• Edward Cabrera — OUT (shoulder)
• Trevor Rogers — OUT (lat)

Team Records & Recent Form

Texas Rangers (38–41)

• Last 10: 5–5
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense inconsistent
• Strength: Top‑end rotation talent
• Weakness: Middle‑order production without Jung

Miami Marlins (41–39)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Trend: Rotation carrying the load; bullpen improving
• Strength: Run prevention, home‑field pitching
• Weakness: Bottom‑third lineup depth

Key Player Matchups

Corey Seager (TEX) vs Eury Pérez (MIA)

Seager’s ability to handle high velocity and breaking balls makes him Texas’ most important bat. Pérez’s curveball will be the deciding factor in this matchup.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs Jacob deGrom (TEX)

Chisholm’s aggressiveness can be both a weapon and a liability against deGrom’s elite command. The slider down and away will be the pitch to watch.

Adolis García (TEX) vs Marlins Bullpen

If Pérez exits early, García’s power becomes a major threat against Miami’s right‑handed relievers.

Series History

• Season series: First meeting of 2026
• At loanDepot park: Rangers have won 4 of last 6
• Recent trend: Texas has outscored Miami 27–18 across their last seven matchups

Betting Trends

Texas Rangers

• 4–1 in deGrom’s last five starts
• Under has hit in 6 of last 8
• 2–6 in last eight road games

Miami Marlins

• 5–2 in last seven home games
• Under has hit in 7 of last 10
• 4–1 in Pérez’s last five starts

Game Odds

Texas Rangers                    – 118

Miami Marlins                  7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rays look to continue their strong June form when they host the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night at Tropicana Field. First pitch is scheduled for 6:50 p.m. ET, with right‑hander Tarik Jax set to start for the Rays against Kansas City right‑hander Jonathan Cameron.

Tampa Bay enters at 43–33, firmly in the AL Wild Card race. Kansas City, at 34–46, continues to search for consistency as it approaches the midpoint of the season.

Venue

Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, Florida

First pitch: 6:50 p.m. ET

Surface: Artificial turf

Weather

• Temperature: 89°F
• Humidity: 72%
• Wind: 10 mph
• Chance of rain: 40%

No effect on gameplay due to indoor venue.

Probable Pitchers

Royals: RHP Jonathan Cameron

Cameron has shown flashes of upside but has struggled with command in recent outings. His fastball‑slider mix can generate strikeouts, but he has been vulnerable to early‑inning traffic and right‑handed power.

Rays: RHP Tarik Jax

Jax has been one of Tampa Bay’s most reliable arms, posting strong strikeout‑to‑walk numbers and excelling at Tropicana Field. His cutter and changeup have been particularly effective against left‑handed hitters.

Injury Report

Kansas City

• Bobby Witt Jr. — ACTIVE
• Vinnie Pasquantino — ACTIVE
• Salvador Perez — ACTIVE
• Michael Massey — OUT (back)
• Brady Singer — OUT (shoulder)

Tampa Bay

• Yandy Díaz — ACTIVE
• Randy Arozarena — ACTIVE
• Josh Lowe — ACTIVE
• Shane McClanahan — OUT (elbow)
• Brandon Lowe — OUT (quad)

Team Records & Recent Form

Kansas City Royals (34–46)

• Last 10: 4–6
• Trend: Offense inconsistent; bullpen taxed
• Strength: Speed, top‑of‑order production
• Weakness: Starting pitching depth, late‑inning reliability

Tampa Bay Rays (43–33)

• Last 10: 7–3
• Trend: Pitching stabilizing; offense improving at home
• Strength: Run prevention, bullpen matchups
• Weakness: Middle‑order power production

Key Player Matchups

Bobby Witt Jr. (KC) vs Tarik Jax (TB)

Witt’s elite bat speed and ability to hit high‑velocity pitches make him Kansas City’s best chance at generating offense. Jax’s cutter inside to right‑handers will be the key pitch.

Randy Arozarena (TB) vs Jonathan Cameron (KC)

Arozarena has strong splits against right‑handers and thrives at Tropicana Field. Cameron’s tendency to leave sliders up in the zone could be costly.

Vinnie Pasquantino (KC) vs Rays Bullpen

If the Royals reach Tampa Bay’s middle relievers, Pasquantino’s on‑base skills become a major factor.

Series History

• Season series: Rays lead 1–0
• At Tropicana Field: Rays have won 8 of last 11
• Recent trend: Tampa Bay has outscored Kansas City 31–17 across their last six meetings

Betting Trends

Royals

• 3–8 in last 11 road games
• Under has hit in 5 of last 7
• 1–5 in Cameron’s last six starts

Rays

• 6–1 in last seven home games
• Under has hit in 4 of last 5 at Tropicana Field
• 7–2 in Jax’s last nine starts

GAME ODDS

Kansas City Royals           7.5

Tampa Bay Rays                – 143

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

DETROIT – The New York Yankees continue their road trip Wednesday night when they face the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park, with left‑hander Ryan Weathers set to start against Tigers ace Tarik Skubal. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET.

New York enters at 47–31, while Detroit sits at 34–45 and looking to halt a slide that has pushed it down the AL Central standings.

Venue

Comerica Park — Detroit, Michigan

First pitch: 7:10 p.m. ET

Surface: Natural grass

Dimensions: 345–420–330

Weather

• Temperature: 74°F
• Wind: 8 mph, blowing out to right
• Humidity: 63%
• Chance of rain: 10%

Conditions favor hitters slightly, with warm air and a light breeze toward the short porch in right.

Probable Pitchers

Yankees: LHP Ryan Weathers (Weathers)

Weathers has delivered steady mid‑rotation production, leaning on a heavy sinker and improved changeup usage. His road ERA has been sharper than his home splits, and he has held left‑handed hitters in check all season.

Tigers: LHP Tarik Skubal (Skubal)

Skubal remains Detroit’s most dominant arm, carrying ace‑level strikeout rates and one of the lowest hard‑contact profiles in the league. His fastball‑slider combination has been particularly effective at home, where he has allowed minimal damage in night games.

Injury Report

Yankees

• Aaron Judge — ACTIVE
• Juan Soto — ACTIVE
• Anthony Rizzo — OUT (forearm)
• Gerrit Cole — ACTIVE
• Giancarlo Stanton — OUT (hamstring)

Tigers

• Riley Greene — ACTIVE
• Spencer Torkelson — OUT (wrist)
• Kerry Carpenter — ACTIVE
• Casey Mize — ACTIVE
• Javier Báez — OUT (back)

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (47–31)

• Last 10: 6–4
• Trend: Offense rebounding after mid‑June slump
• Strength: Power production, bullpen depth
• Weakness: Bottom‑third lineup inconsistency

Detroit Tigers (34–45)

• Last 10: 3–7
• Trend: Struggling to generate run support
• Strength: Starting pitching at home
• Weakness: Bullpen volatility, lack of timely hitting

Key Player Matchups

Aaron Judge (NYY) vs Tarik Skubal (DET)

Judge’s elite slugging meets Skubal’s swing‑and‑miss arsenal. Skubal has held right‑handed power hitters to low barrel rates, but Judge remains one of the league’s most dangerous hitters against lefties.

Riley Greene (DET) vs Ryan Weathers (NYY)

Greene’s ability to drive the ball to all fields makes him Detroit’s best chance at early offense. Weathers’ changeup will be the key pitch in this matchup.

Juan Soto (NYY) vs Tigers Bullpen

If Skubal exits early, Soto’s plate discipline becomes a major factor against a Detroit relief corps that has struggled with walks.

Series History

• Season series: Yankees lead 2–1
• At Comerica Park: Yankees have won 7 of last 10
• Recent trend: New York has outscored Detroit 22–11 across their last five meetings

Betting Trends

Yankees

• 7–3 in last 10 road games
• Over has hit in 6 of last 8
• 5–1 in last six starts behind Weathers

Tigers

• 2–8 in last 10 vs teams above .500
• Under has hit in 5 of Skubal’s last 7 home starts
• 1–6 in last seven night games

GAME ODDS

New York Yankees           7.5

Detroit Tigers                    – 140

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Santos is seeking his Major League debut

Miami, Florida — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to this afternoon’s series finale against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park.

• RHP Winston Santos (#47) recalled from Double-A Frisco
• RHP Jose Corniell optioned to Triple-A Round Rock

Santos, 24, has spent 2026 in the Frisco starting rotation, going 1-3 with a 7.44 ERA (35 ER/42.1 IP), 21 walks, and 58 strikeouts in 11 starts. Among pitchers with at least 10 starts, the Payita, Dominican Republic native has registered the 2nd-highest strikeouts-per-9.0 innings ratio in the Texas League at 12.33, behind only Seattle farmhand Kade Anderson (13.14). Tabbed as the 5th-ranked prospect in the Rangers system by MLB Pipeline, Santos began the year in Major League Spring Training camp for a second straight season but did not appear in any Cactus League games after a line-drive comebacker fractured his left hand in a live batting practice session on February 17. He returned to game action in Frisco’s second series of the campaign on April 9 vs. Midland.

Originally signed by the Rangers as a non-drafted free agent from the Dominican Republic on July 2, 2019, Santos has compiled a minor league record of 28-26 with a 4.74 ERA (216 ER/410.0 IP), 1.28 WHIP, and 454 strikeouts in 97 games (89 starts) since 2021. He pitched in the 2024 All-Star Futures Game at Globe Life Field and was the starting pitcher for the Texas prospects in the 2025 Spring Breakout Game vs. San Francisco in Scottsdale. Santos leads all pitchers in the Rangers chain in starts and wins since 2021.

Corniell, 23, was recalled on Sunday and made his 2026 Texas debut last night at Miami, allowing 5 runs over 3.1 innings and 69 pitches of relief in a loss against the Marlins. The right-hander has made one relief appearance for the Rangers in each of the last two seasons (also September 28, 2025 at Cleveland), his initial two outings in the Majors. Corniell returns to Round Rock where he owns a 6.08 ERA (18 ER/26.2 IP) in 7 games (6 starts) this year.

With today’s transactions, the Rangers remain at the 40-man limit on the club’s Major League roster, along with five players on the 60-day Injured List (RHP Carter Baumler, LHP’s Cody Bradford, Robert Garcia, and Jordan Montgomery, and INF/OF Michael Helman).