ANAHEIM – The Angels selected OF Jared Grindlinger from Huntington Beach HS (Huntington Beach, CA) as their first pick (1st round, 12th overall) in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. The announcement was made by Angels Director, Amateur Scouting Tim McIlvaine.

Grindlinger, 17, batted .376 (41/109) with 26 runs, 10 doubles, two triples, two home runs, 22 RBI, and a 1.000 OPS in 2026. Grindlinger also helped lead Huntington Beach to their ninth straight Sunset League title and the 2026 CIF Southern California Division 1 Regional Championship, where he homered in the title game.

Following the season, Grindlinger was named the Orange County Register Player of the Year, as well as the Sunset League Most Valuable Player. He was also named the 2026 Mr. Baseball State Player of the Year by Cal-Hi Sports, following a selection as the State Sophomore of the Year in 2025. Grindlinger finished his three-year high school career with a .361 batting average, 40 runs scored, 21 extra-base hits, 39 RBI, and a .953 OPS.

The Angels held the 12th overall pick in the Draft for the fourth time in franchise history. Grindlinger is the first Angels position player to be selected with the #12 pick. Grindlinger joins RHP Lloyd Allen (1968) as well as All-Stars Joe Saunders (2002) and Jered Weaver (2004) as Angels players selected with the #12 pick. He is the first prep player selected with the Angels first round pick since Jordyn Adams in 2018. Additionally, at 17 years and 86 days old, Grindlinger is the youngest first round pick in Angels franchise history.

After selecting RHP Tyler Bremner (second overall) last year, the Angels have drafted a position player with their initial first round pick for the first time since selecting Christian Moore eighth overall in 2024. This is the fourth time in five years that the Halos have taken a position player in the first round following Moore in 2024, Nolan Schanuel in 2023, and Zach Neto in 2022.

The Halos 40-man roster currently features 12 players who were first round selections, including seven who were first round picks by the Angels: Jo Adell (10th overall by Angels – 2017), Sam Bachman (9th overall by Angels – 2021), Travis d’Arnaud (37th overall by Phillies – 2007), Reid Detmers (10th overall by Angels – 2020), Josh Lowe (13th overall by Rays), Christian Moore (8th overall by Angels – 2024), Zach Neto (13th overall by Angels – 2022), Anthony Rendon (6th overall by Nationals – 2011), Grayson Rodriguez (11th overall by Orioles – 2018), Nolan Schanuel (11th overall by Angels – 2023), Robert Stephenson (27th overall by Reds – 2011), Mike Trout (25th overall by Angels – 2009).

Grindlinger is the first of four selections for the Angels on the first day of the 2026 First-Year Player Draft. The Angels also hold the eighth pick in the second round (45th overall), the sixth pick in the third round (81st overall), and the sixth pick in the fourth round (109th overall). The Halos will make 16 selections tomorrow in rounds 5-20 to conclude the Draft.

LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Justin Wrobleski has been added to the National League All-Star team, joining teammates Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as 2026 National League All-Stars.

Wrobleski, 26, was selected to his first career All-Star game after finishing the first half with a 10-2 record a 2.69 ERA (30 ER/100.1 IP) and 73 strikeouts. He is among the National League leaders wins (10, T-3^rd), WHIP (1.02, 4^th), win percentage (.833, T-6^th), ERA (8^th) and batting average against (.217, 9^th). Drafted in the 11^th round by the Dodgers in 2021 out of Oklahoma State, the Illinois native has been in the Majors three seasons, going 16-9 with a 3.76 ERA in 48 games (23 starts) with 175 strikeouts and three saves.

Club Options INF Brett Harris to Triple-A Worcester

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today recalled left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rivera from Triple-A Worcester. To make room, Boston optioned infielder Brett Harris to Triple-A Worcester after last night’s game against the New York Mets.

Rivera, 23, will start today against the Mets. The left-hander has gone 7-2 with a 2.44 ERA (13 ER/48.0 IP), 1.15 WHIP, .185 opponent average (31-for-168) and 62 strikeouts in 22 games (four starts) this season between Triple-A Worcester (20 games, two starts) and Double-A Portland (two starts). He has pitched in one game for Boston this year, making his Major League debut on April 22 against the New York Yankees and allowing one hit in 3.1 scoreless innings with three strikeouts. Originally selected by the Athletics in the 11^th round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Puerto Rico native was signed by the Red Sox as a minor league free agent in June 2024 and owns a 3.57 ERA (103 ER/260.0 IP) with 317 strikeouts in 85 career minor league games (42 starts).

Harris, 28, started at first base on Thursday against the Chicago White Sox, after being acquired in a trade with the Athletics on July 1. The right-handed hitter has also played in five Major League games this year for the Athletics, making one start at third base. He has also hit .317 (53-for-167) with 35 runs scored, 13 doubles, one triple, six home runs, 40 RBI, 25 walks, and a .936 OPS in 42 Triple-A games between Las Vegas (37 games) and Worcester (five). Originally selected by the Athletics in the seventh round of the 2021 First-Year Player Draft, the Illinois native has batted .192 (35-for-182) with three home runs and 17 RBI in 74 career Major League games with the Athletics (2024-26) and Red Sox (2026).

The Pittsburgh Pirates tonight acquired infielder Jacob Gonzalez and left-handed pitcher Brandon Eisert (pronounced “EYE-sert”) from Chicago (AL), in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jaden Woods and Pittsburgh’s Competitive Balance-A round (No. 34 overall) selection in the 2026 First-Year Player Draft.

“We believe in this team, and we discussed multiple ways to use the compensation pick to strengthen it,” said Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington. “Jacob Gonzalez can complement Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo on the left side of the infield in Konnor Griffin’s absence. He’s also a versatile, left-handed hitter who has taken significant steps this season, and who we believe in long-term.”

The 24-year-old Gonzalez, who was selected by Chicago out of the University of Mississippi in the first round (No. 15 overall) of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, hit .244 (21-for-86) with four doubles, two home runs, 17 RBI, eight walks and 11 runs in 30 games with the White Sox (his first career stint in the majors).

Gonzalez, who was rated by both Baseball America (No. 16) and MLB Pipeline (No. 22) as a top-25 prospect in the White Sox’ system at the time of the trade, batted .320 (64-for-200) with 12 doubles, 19 home runs, 63 RBI, 33 walks, eight stolen bases, a 1.097 OPS and 43 runs in 53 games with Triple-A Charlotte this year.

He ranked second in the International League in RBI and tied for fifth in home runs at the time of the trade.

“Brandon Eisert makes us even deeper in left-handed relief,” Cherington said.

The 28-year-old Eisert has gone 2-1 with a 5.93 ERA (27.1ip/18er) and 32 strikeouts over 25 outings (four starts) with Chicago this season. He ranked sixth among left-handed relief pitchers in the American League in appearances (69) and eighth in strikeouts (73) with the White Sox during the 2025 season.

Eisert, who was originally selected by Toronto out of Oregon State University in the 18th round of the 2019 First-Year Player Draft, has gone a combined 5-9 with two saves, a 4.77 ERA (103.2ip/55er) and 108 strikeouts over his 100 Major League games (seven starts) with Toronto (2024) and Chicago (2025-26).

Corresponding moves to Pittsburgh’s 40-man roster will be announced at a later time.

Venue: Oracle Park

Location: San Francisco, California

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

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain / NBC Sports Bay Area / MLB.TV

Weather Update — San Francisco, CA

Temperature: 63–67°F at first pitch

Humidity: 70–80%

Wind: 12–18 mph (blowing out toward right‑center)

Rain Chance: <5%

Impact:

Typical cool, breezy Oracle Park conditions

Wind out → slight boost for left‑handed power

Deep outfield + marine layer still favors pitchers overall

Team Records & Standings

Colorado Rockies — 39–57 (5th in NL West)

Offense inconsistent; pitching bottom‑tier

Road record: 14–32

Struggle significantly away from Coors Field

San Francisco Giants — 39–55 (4th in NL West)

Offense streaky; pitching stabilizing

Bullpen improving

Home record: 22–26

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Kris Bryant — Probable (back)

Ezequiel Tovar — Out (shoulder)

Austin Gomber — Out (elbow)

Brenton Doyle — Questionable (illness)

San Francisco Giants

Michael Conforto — Probable (hamstring)

Logan Webb — Out (forearm)

LaMonte Wade Jr. — Out (knee)

Patrick Bailey — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Rockies missing Tovar reduces defensive stability and top‑of‑order contact.

Giants missing Wade Jr. weakens left‑handed OBP presence, but Conforto’s availability helps.

Pitching Matchup — Kyle Freeland (COL) vs. Tyler Mahle (SF)

Colorado Rockies — Kyle Freeland (LHP)

Record: 4–9 ERA: 5.12 WHIP: 1.42 K/BB: Low strikeout profile Pitch Mix: Sinker, slider, changeup, curveball Scouting Notes:

Relies heavily on soft contact

Struggles vs. right‑handed power

Oracle Park helps mitigate his fly‑ball issues

Must avoid falling behind in counts

San Francisco Giants — Tyler Mahle (RHP)

Record: 5–6 ERA: 4.18 WHIP: 1.29 K/BB: Strong strikeout ability Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, splitter, slider, cutter Scouting Notes:

Splitter is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Can be homer‑prone when elevated

Rockies’ lineup struggles vs. high‑quality breaking balls

Home park suits his command‑heavy style

Recent Team Form

Colorado Rockies — Last 10 Games

3–7

Offense averaging 4.0 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.72

Trending downward; pitching staff struggling

San Francisco Giants — Last 10 Games

5–5

Offense averaging 4.4 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 4.09

Competitive but inconsistent

Series History

All‑Time: Giants lead 260–205

Last 10 Meetings: Giants lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: Giants lead 2–1

At Oracle Park: Giants have won 5 of last 7

Key Note: Rockies have scored 3 or fewer in 6 of their last 8 games at Oracle Park.

Key Player Matchups

Kris Bryant (COL) vs. Tyler Mahle (SF)

Bryant: .248 AVG, 12 HR

Mahle’s splitter can neutralize right‑handed power Edge: Mahle

Ryan McMahon (COL) vs. Giants Bullpen

McMahon: .254 AVG, 15 HR

Giants bullpen ranks top‑10 in WHIP Edge: Giants bullpen

Michael Conforto (SF) vs. Kyle Freeland (COL)

Conforto: .267 AVG, 14 HR

Freeland struggles vs. left‑handed power Edge: Conforto

Jorge Soler (SF) vs. Rockies Pitching

Soler: .241 AVG, 18 HR

Rockies pitching struggles vs. aggressive right‑handed hitters Edge: Soler

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Rockies	Giants
Runs per Game	4.18	4.52
Team ERA	4.89	4.22
Bullpen ERA	4.72	3.88
OPS	.703	.728
Home Runs	92	108
Defensive Runs Saved	-12	+8

Key Insight: Giants hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, bullpen, and defense.

Betting Trends

Colorado Rockies

2–8 in last 10 road games

3–7 in last 10 vs. NL West

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Freeland starts

Rockies 1–6 in last seven Saturday games

San Francisco Giants

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in last 7 vs. teams below .500

Unders hit in 5 of last 7 Mahle starts

Giants 5–1 in last six night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Giants have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Giants average 4.7 runs per game vs. COL since 2022

Rockies have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. SF

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8.5

San Francisco Giants      – 148

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

Venue: Dodger Stadium

Location: Los Angeles, California

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

Broadcast: Bally Sports Arizona / Spectrum SportsNet LA / MLB.TV

Weather Update — Los Angeles, CA

Temperature: 74–78°F at first pitch

Humidity: 55–65%

Wind: 6–10 mph (blowing out to left‑center)

Rain Chance: <5%

Impact:

Ideal hitting conditions

Slight boost for right‑handed pull hitters

Dodger Stadium plays pitcher‑friendly early, but ball carries better in mid‑summer night games

Team Records & Standings

Arizona Diamondbacks — 47–47 (3rd in NL West)

Offense inconsistent; rotation stabilizing

Bullpen middle‑tier

Road record: 22–25

Los Angeles Dodgers — 61–34 (1st in NL West)

Elite lineup, elite rotation, elite bullpen

Best home record in NL

Home record: 33–15

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll — Probable (shoulder)

Ketel Marte — Out (hamstring)

Jordan Montgomery — Out (forearm)

Gabriel Moreno — Questionable (illness)

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts — Probable (wrist)

Freddie Freeman — Probable (groin)

Walker Buehler — Out (elbow)

Max Muncy — Out (back)

Impact:

D‑backs missing Marte reduces switch‑hitting balance and top‑of‑order stability.

Dodgers missing Muncy reduces left‑handed power, but Betts/Freeman being available is massive.

Pitching Matchup — Brandon Pfaadt (ARI) vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)

Arizona Diamondbacks — Brandon Pfaadt (RHP)

Record: 5–7 ERA: 4.32 WHIP: 1.28 K/BB: Strong command profile Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, sweeper, changeup, sinker Scouting Notes:

Sweeper is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Can struggle vs. elite right‑handed hitters

Dodger Stadium is a tough environment for fly‑ball pitchers

Must avoid falling behind in counts

Los Angeles Dodgers — Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP)

Record: 10–3 ERA: 2.88 WHIP: 1.07 K/BB: Elite strikeout‑to‑walk ratio Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, splitter, curveball, cutter Scouting Notes:

Splitter is one of MLB’s best out pitches

Dominates both right‑ and left‑handed hitters

D‑backs’ lineup struggles vs. elite velocity + splitter combinations

Home park suits his command‑heavy style

Recent Team Form

Arizona Diamondbacks — Last 10 Games

5–5

Offense averaging 4.2 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.11

Competitive but inconsistent

Los Angeles Dodgers — Last 10 Games

7–3

Offense averaging 5.1 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 3.45

Trending upward; dominant at home

Series History

All‑Time: Dodgers lead 255–205

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 7–3

2026 Season Series: Dodgers lead 2–1

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 6 of last 8

Key Note: Dodgers have scored 5+ runs in 7 of their last 10 games vs. Arizona.

Key Player Matchups

Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Brandon Pfaadt (ARI)

Betts: .284 AVG, 18 HR

Pfaadt struggles vs. elite right‑handed hitters Edge: Betts

Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. D‑backs Bullpen

Freeman: .296 AVG, 17 HR

D‑backs bullpen ranks bottom‑third in HR allowed Edge: Freeman

Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD)

Carroll: .258 AVG, 10 HR, elite speed

Yamamoto’s splitter neutralizes left‑handed hitters Edge: Yamamoto

Christian Walker (ARI) vs. Dodgers Pitching

Walker: .251 AVG, 19 HR

Dodgers pitching struggles vs. right‑handed power at times Edge: Walker

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Diamondbacks	Dodgers
Runs per Game	4.34	5.02
Team ERA	4.28	3.71
Bullpen ERA	4.11	3.45
OPS	.721	.758
Home Runs	102	128
Defensive Runs Saved	+6	+14

Key Insight: Dodgers hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, bullpen, and defense.

Betting Trends

Arizona Diamondbacks

4–6 in last 10 road games

3–7 in last 10 vs. NL West

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Pfaadt starts

D‑backs 2–5 in last seven Saturday games

Los Angeles Dodgers

8–2 in last 10 home games

7–3 in last 10 vs. teams below .500

Unders hit in 5 of last 7 Yamamoto starts

Dodgers 6–1 in last seven night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Dodgers have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Dodgers average 5.3 runs per game vs. ARI since 2022

D‑backs have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. LAD

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                 9

Los Angeles Dodgers                      – 265

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

Venue: Petco Park

Location: San Diego, California

First Pitch: 8:40 PM ET / 5:40 PM PT

Broadcast: Sportsnet (Canada) / Bally Sports San Diego / MLB.TV

Weather Update — San Diego, CA

Temperature: 72–76°F at first pitch

Humidity: 60–65%

Wind: 7–10 mph (blowing out to right‑center)

Rain Chance: <5%

Impact:

Ideal hitting conditions

Slight boost for left‑handed power hitters

Petco Park plays neutral‑to‑pitcher‑friendly, but wind out helps fly‑ball hitters

Team Records & Standings

Toronto Blue Jays — 45–49 (4th in AL East)

Offense inconsistent; pitching stabilizing

Bullpen middle‑tier

Road record: 22–26

San Diego Padres — 46–48 (3rd in NL West)

Offense improving; rotation inconsistent

Bullpen trending upward

Home record: 24–23

Injury Report

Toronto Blue Jays

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. — Probable (knee)

Bo Bichette — Out (shoulder)

Kevin Gausman — Out (forearm)

Daulton Varsho — Questionable (illness)

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. — Probable (ankle)

Xander Bogaerts — Out (wrist)

Yu Darvish — Out (elbow)

Luis Campusano — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Blue Jays missing Bichette reduces right‑handed contact and lineup stability.

Padres missing Bogaerts weakens middle‑order consistency, but Tatis’ availability is crucial.

Pitching Matchup — Yesavage (TOR) vs. Walker Buehler (SD)

Toronto Blue Jays — Yesavage (RHP)

Record: 3–4 ERA: 4.12 WHIP: 1.29 K/BB: Strong strikeout ability Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, curveball, changeup Scouting Notes:

Young arm with electric stuff

Slider is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Can struggle with command in high‑leverage spots

Petco Park suits his fly‑ball tendencies

San Diego Padres — Walker Buehler (RHP)

Record: 6–5 ERA: 3.68 WHIP: 1.18 K/BB: Excellent command Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, cutter, curveball, slider Scouting Notes:

Veteran ace with elite mound presence

Cutter/curveball combo dominates right‑handed hitters

Blue Jays’ lineup struggles vs. high‑quality breaking balls

Home park favors his contact‑management style

Recent Team Form

Toronto Blue Jays — Last 10 Games

5–5

Offense averaging 4.3 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.05

Competitive but inconsistent

San Diego Padres — Last 10 Games

6–4

Offense averaging 4.7 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 3.98

Trending upward; strong home performances

Series History

All‑Time: Padres lead 18–16

Last 10 Meetings: Padres lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: First meeting of the year

At Petco Park: Padres have won 4 of last 6

Key Note: Padres have held Toronto to 3 runs or fewer in 5 of their last 7 matchups.

Key Player Matchups

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Walker Buehler (SD)

Guerrero: .281 AVG, 18 HR

Buehler’s cutter can jam right‑handed power hitters Edge: Slight to Buehler

George Springer (TOR) vs. Padres Bullpen

Springer: .248 AVG, 13 HR

Padres bullpen ranks top‑10 in WHIP Edge: Padres bullpen

Fernando Tatis Jr. (SD) vs. Yesavage (TOR)

Tatis: .271 AVG, 17 HR

Yesavage’s slider can neutralize aggressive hitters Edge: Slight to Tatis

Manny Machado (SD) vs. Blue Jays Pitching

Machado: .265 AVG, 15 HR

Jays pitching struggles vs. disciplined right‑handed hitters Edge: Machado

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Blue Jays	Padres
Runs per Game	4.28	4.52
Team ERA	4.31	4.12
Bullpen ERA	4.05	3.78
OPS	.718	.732
Home Runs	101	113
Defensive Runs Saved	+6	+10

Key Insight: Padres hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, and home performance.

Betting Trends

Toronto Blue Jays

4–6 in last 10 road games

3–7 in last 10 vs. NL West

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Yesavage starts

Jays 2–5 in last seven Saturday games

San Diego Padres

7–3 in last 10 home games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Overs hit in 5 of last 7 Buehler starts

Padres 5–1 in last six night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Padres have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Padres average 4.8 runs per game vs. TOR since 2022

Blue Jays have scored 3 or fewer in 6 of last 9 vs. SD

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             8

San Diego Padres             – 108

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

Venue: Busch Stadium

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

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

Broadcast: Bally Sports South / Bally Sports Midwest / MLB.TV

Weather Update — St. Louis, MO

Temperature: 84–88°F at first pitch

Humidity: 60–70%

Wind: 8–12 mph (blowing out to left field)

Rain Chance: 15%

Impact:

Warm, breezy conditions → ball carries well to left

Boost for right‑handed pull hitters

Pitchers must keep the ball down to avoid early home‑run damage

Team Records & Standings

Atlanta Braves — 54–39 (2nd in NL East)

Elite rotation, top‑tier bullpen

Offense streaky but powerful

Road record: 27–21

St. Louis Cardinals — 49–44 (2nd in NL Central)

Offense improving; pitching stabilizing

Bullpen trending upward

Home record: 26–20

Injury Report (As of July 11, 2026 Morning)

Atlanta Braves

Ronald Acuña Jr. — Probable (knee)

Ozzie Albies — Out (foot)

Spencer Strider — Out (elbow)

Michael Harris II — Questionable (illness)

St. Louis Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt — Probable (back)

Nolan Arenado — Out (shoulder)

Sonny Gray — Out (forearm)

Masyn Winn — Questionable (hamstring)

Impact:

Braves missing Albies reduces switch‑hitting balance and speed.

Cardinals missing Arenado weakens middle‑order power and defense.

Pitching Matchup — Reynaldo López (ATL) vs. Matthew Liberatore (STL)

Atlanta Braves — Reynaldo López (RHP)

Record: 8–4 ERA: 3.12 WHIP: 1.14 K/BB: Excellent strikeout‑to‑walk ratio Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, curveball, changeup Scouting Notes:

Slider is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Fastball plays well up in the zone

Cardinals’ lineup struggles vs. high‑velocity pitching

Busch Stadium suits his fly‑ball tendencies

St. Louis Cardinals — Matthew Liberatore (LHP)

Record: 5–6 ERA: 4.28 WHIP: 1.33 K/BB: Improving but still inconsistent Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, curveball, slider, sinker Scouting Notes:

Curveball is his best pitch

Can struggle vs. right‑handed power

Braves’ lineup has strong right‑handed hitters

Must avoid long counts and elevated fastballs

Recent Team Form

Atlanta Braves — Last 10 Games

6–4

Offense averaging 4.8 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 3.22

Trending upward; strong road performances

St. Louis Cardinals — Last 10 Games

5–5

Offense averaging 4.3 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 4.41

Competitive but inconsistent

Series History

All‑Time: Braves lead 1,280–1,210

Last 10 Meetings: Braves lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: First meeting of the year

At Busch Stadium: Braves have won 4 of last 6

Key Note: Braves have scored 5+ runs in 7 of their last 10 games vs. St. Louis.

Key Player Matchups

Ronald Acuña Jr. (ATL) vs. Matthew Liberatore (STL)

Acuña: .284 AVG, 19 HR, elite speed

Liberatore struggles vs. elite right‑handed hitters Edge: Acuña

Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Cardinals Bullpen

Olson: .262 AVG, 23 HR

Cardinals bullpen ranks middle‑tier Edge: Olson

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Reynaldo López (ATL)

Goldschmidt: .271 AVG, 15 HR

López’s slider can neutralize him if located well Edge: Slight to López

Nolan Gorman (STL) vs. Braves Pitching

Gorman: .245 AVG, 18 HR

Braves pitching struggles vs. left‑handed power Edge: Gorman

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Braves	Cardinals
Runs per Game	4.78	4.41
Team ERA	3.81	4.22
Bullpen ERA	3.45	3.98
OPS	.744	.721
Home Runs	118	102
Defensive Runs Saved	+14	+6

Key Insight: Braves hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, and lineup power.

Betting Trends

Atlanta Braves

7–3 in last 10 road games

6–2 in last 8 vs. NL Central

Unders hit in 5 of last 7 López starts

Braves 5–1 in last six Saturday games

St. Louis Cardinals

4–6 in last 10 home games

3–7 in last 10 vs. teams above .500

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Liberatore starts

Cardinals 2–5 in last seven night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Braves have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Braves average 5.2 runs per game vs. STL since 2022

Cardinals have scored 3 or fewer in 6 of last 10 vs. ATL

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 115

St. Louis Cardinals           8.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

Venue: Target Field

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

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

Broadcast: Bally Sports West / Bally Sports North / MLB.TV

Weather Update — Minneapolis, MN

Temperature: 79–83°F at first pitch

Humidity: 55–65%

Wind: 8–12 mph (blowing out to left‑center)

Rain Chance: 10–15%

Impact:

Warm, breezy conditions → ball carries well to left‑center

Boost for right‑handed power hitters

Pitchers must keep the ball down to avoid early home‑run damage

Team Records & Standings

Los Angeles Angels — 38–57 (5th in AL West)

Offense inconsistent; pitching bottom‑third

Bullpen unreliable in late innings

Road record: 17–30

Minnesota Twins — 46–49 (3rd in AL Central)

Offense improving; rotation stabilizing

Bullpen trending upward

Home record: 25–22

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout — Probable (back tightness)

Anthony Rendon — Out (shoulder)

Reid Detmers — Out (elbow)

Logan O’Hoppe — Questionable (illness)

Minnesota Twins

Carlos Correa — Probable (heel)

Royce Lewis — Out (quad)

Bailey Ober — Out (forearm)

Max Kepler — Questionable (hamstring)

Impact:

Angels missing Rendon reduces right‑handed contact and lineup depth.

Twins missing Lewis reduces middle‑order power but Correa’s availability is crucial.

Pitching Matchup — R. Johnson (LAA) vs. Joe Ryan (MIN)

Los Angeles Angels — R. Johnson (RHP)

Record: 2–6 ERA: 4.89 WHIP: 1.36 K/BB: Average command Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, changeup Scouting Notes:

Young arm with inconsistent command

Slider flashes but lacks consistency

Vulnerable to right‑handed power hitters

Target Field wind conditions pose a challenge

Minnesota Twins — Joe Ryan (RHP)

Record: 7–5 ERA: 3.77 WHIP: 1.18 K/BB: Excellent strikeout‑to‑walk ratio Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, splitter, slider Scouting Notes:

Four‑seam fastball plays extremely well up in the zone

Splitter is a legitimate out pitch

Angels’ lineup struggles vs. high‑velocity and elevated fastballs

Home park suits his fly‑ball tendencies

Recent Team Form

Los Angeles Angels — Last 10 Games

3–7

Offense averaging 3.9 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.72

Trending downward; pitching staff struggling

Minnesota Twins — Last 10 Games

6–4

Offense averaging 4.8 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 3.91

Trending upward; strong home performances

Series History

All‑Time: Angels lead 370–330

Last 10 Meetings: Twins lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: First meeting of the year

At Target Field: Twins have won 5 of last 7

Key Note: Twins have scored 5+ runs in 6 of their last 8 games vs. Angels.

Key Player Matchups

Mike Trout (LAA) vs. Joe Ryan (MIN)

Trout: .271 AVG, 18 HR

Ryan’s elevated fastball can challenge Trout’s swing path Edge: Slight to Ryan

Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. Twins Bullpen

Ward: .258 AVG, 14 HR

Twins bullpen ranks top‑10 in WHIP Edge: Twins bullpen

Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. R. Johnson (LAA)

Correa: .279 AVG, 15 HR

Johnson struggles vs. disciplined right‑handed hitters Edge: Correa

Byron Buxton (MIN) vs. Angels Pitching

Buxton: .245 AVG, 17 HR, elite speed

Angels pitching struggles vs. aggressive power hitters Edge: Buxton

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Angels	Twins
Runs per Game	4.12	4.56
Team ERA	4.68	4.21
Bullpen ERA	4.51	3.88
OPS	.703	.728
Home Runs	94	112
Defensive Runs Saved	-10	+7

Key Insight: Twins hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, and home performance.

Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels

3–7 in last 10 road games

2–6 in last 8 vs. AL Central

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Johnson starts

Angels 1–5 in last six Saturday games

Minnesota Twins

7–3 in last 10 home games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Overs hit in 5 of last 7 Ryan starts

Twins 5–1 in last six night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Twins have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Twins average 4.9 runs per game vs. LAA since 2022

Angels have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. MIN

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         8

Minnesota Twins             – 173

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026

Venue: Globe Life Field

Location: Arlington, Texas

First Pitch: 7:05 PM CT / 5:05 PM PT

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Southwest / Bally Sports Southwest / MLB.TV

Weather Update — Arlington, TX

(Globe Life Field is retractable‑roof; weather influences roof decision and attendance)

Temperature: 95–100°F

Humidity: 45–55%

Wind: 10–15 mph (southerly)

Rain Chance: <10%

Roof Status: Likely closed due to extreme heat

Impact:

Closed roof → neutral hitting environment

No wind influence on ball flight

Pitchers benefit from controlled indoor conditions

Team Records & Standings

Houston Astros — 46–50 (4th in AL West)

Offense inconsistent; pitching regressing

Bullpen middle‑tier

Road record: 22–27

Texas Rangers — 48–46 (3rd in AL West)

Offense trending upward

Rotation stabilizing; bullpen improving

Home record: 27–21

Injury Report

Houston Astros

Yordan Álvarez — Probable (knee)

Kyle Tucker — Out (hand)

Framber Valdez — Out (shoulder)

Jeremy Peña — Questionable (illness)

Texas Rangers

Corey Seager — Probable (hamstring)

Josh Jung — Out (wrist)

Nathan Eovaldi — Out (forearm)

Evan Carter — Questionable (back)

Impact:

Astros missing Tucker reduces left‑handed power and lineup balance.

Rangers missing Jung reduces middle‑order slugging, but Seager’s availability is huge.

Pitching Matchup — Peter Lambert (HOU) vs. Kumar Rocker (TEX)

Houston Astros — Peter Lambert (RHP)

Record: 4–7 ERA: 4.63 WHIP: 1.33 K/BB: Average command Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, curveball, changeup Scouting Notes:

Slider is his best pitch

Struggles vs. left‑handed power

Fly‑ball tendencies can be dangerous in Arlington

Must avoid falling behind in counts

Texas Rangers — Kumar Rocker (RHP)

Record: 5–4 ERA: 3.88 WHIP: 1.25 K/BB: Strong strikeout profile Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, cutter, curveball Scouting Notes:

Slider/cutter combo dominates right‑handed hitters

Can be homer‑prone when elevated

Astros’ lineup struggles vs. high‑quality breaking balls

Indoor environment suits his power‑pitching style

Recent Team Form

Houston Astros — Last 10 Games

4–6

Offense averaging 4.2 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.18

Inconsistent and trending downward

Texas Rangers — Last 10 Games

6–4

Offense averaging 4.9 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 3.92

Trending upward; strong home performances

Series History

All‑Time: Astros lead 135–112

Last 10 Meetings: Rangers lead 6–4

2026 Season Series: Rangers lead 2–1

At Globe Life Field: Rangers have won 5 of last 7

Key Note: Rangers have scored 5+ runs in 7 of their last 10 games vs. Houston.

Key Player Matchups

Yordan Álvarez (HOU) vs. Kumar Rocker (TEX)

Álvarez: .286 AVG, 21 HR

Rocker’s slider can neutralize left‑handed power if located well Edge: Slight to Álvarez

Alex Bregman (HOU) vs. Rangers Bullpen

Bregman: .262 AVG, elite plate discipline

Rangers bullpen ranks middle‑tier Edge: Bregman

Corey Seager (TEX) vs. Peter Lambert (HOU)

Seager: .289 AVG, 18 HR

Lambert struggles vs. left‑handed hitters Edge: Seager

Adolis García (TEX) vs. Astros Pitching

García: .255 AVG, 20 HR

Astros pitching struggles vs. aggressive right‑handed power Edge: García

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

Category	Astros	Rangers
Runs per Game	4.34	4.78
Team ERA	4.41	4.12
Bullpen ERA	4.18	3.89
OPS	.721	.739
Home Runs	102	118
Defensive Runs Saved	+5	+8

Key Insight: Rangers hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, and home performance.

Betting Trends

Houston Astros

3–7 in last 10 road games

2–6 in last 8 vs. AL West

Overs hit in 6 of last 9 Lambert starts

Astros 1–5 in last six Saturday games

Texas Rangers

7–3 in last 10 home games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Overs hit in 5 of last 7 Rocker starts

Rangers 5–1 in last six night games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Rangers have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Rangers average 5.2 runs per game vs. HOU since 2022

Astros have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. TEX

GAME ODDS

Houston Astros                 8.5

Texas Rangers                    – 116

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 10, 2026