Venue: Busch Stadium — St. Louis, MO

First Pitch I scheduled for 5:15 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Mariners.TV

Weather Outlook — St. Louis, MO

Temperature: ~71°F at game time

Wind: ~7 mph WSW

Conditions: Mild, partly sunny

Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly due to warm air and light wind

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners

Victor Robles — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Patrick Wisdom — 10‑Day IL (Apr 25)

Brendan Donovan — 10‑Day IL (Apr 28)

Teddy McGraw — OUT (May 1)

Bryce Miller — 15‑Day IL (May 22)

St. Louis Cardinals

Matt Pushard — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Hunter Dobbins — 15‑Day IL (Apr 30)

Lars Nootbaar — 60‑Day IL (May 26)

Ixan Henderson — 60‑Day IL (May 29)

Victor Santos — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)

Injury Edge: Slightly Cardinals — Seattle is missing more MLB‑level contributors.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Seattle — George Kirby (RHP)

Record: 3–2

ERA: 2.97

WHIP: 1.05

K/BB: 27 / 8

HR Allowed: 4

St. Louis — Andre Pallante (RHP)

Record: 2–1

ERA: 4.05

WHIP: 1.45

K/BB: 12 / 11

HR Allowed: 2

Pitching Edge: Mariners — Kirby has been significantly sharper with elite command and efficiency.

Team Records & Recent Form

Seattle Mariners (11–15)

Last 5: W, L, L, W, W

Offense: .226 AVG, 101 R, 193 H, 25 HR, .320 OBP, .363 SLG

Pitching: 3.42 ERA (6th in MLB), 1.22 WHIP

St. Louis Cardinals (14–10)

Last 5: L, W, L, W, W

Offense: .228 AVG, 112 R, 182 H, 27 HR, .320 OBP, .372 SLG

Pitching: 4.77 ERA, 1.43 WHIP

Form Edge: Cardinals — stronger home performance (7–5) and more consistent run scoring.

Key Player Matchups

Seattle

Luke Raley: 5 HR, .292 AVG, 13 RBI

Randy Arozarena: .290 AVG, .385 OBP

Cal Raleigh: 14 RBI, 5 HR

St. Louis

Jordan Walker: 8 HR, .292 AVG, 16 RBI

Alec Burleson: 17 RBI

Matchup Note: Walker vs. Kirby is the marquee duel — Walker’s power vs. Kirby’s elite strike‑throwing.

Series & Trend Notes

Mariners rank 25th in runs per game (3.9).

Cardinals rank top‑10 in HR (27).

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 163

St. Louis Cardinals           7.5

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Venue: Daikin Park — Houston, TX

First Pitch is scheduled for 5:10 PM local time

Coverage: MLB.TV, YES Network, Space City Home Network

Weather Outlook — Houston, TX

Temperature: ~81–83°F

Wind: 18 mph SE

Conditions: Warm, breezy

While Daikin Park can be climate‑controlled, warm outdoor conditions typically favor hitters if the roof is open.

Injury Report

New York Yankees

Ryan Weathers — Paternity (Apr 25)

Rafael Montero — OUT (Apr 26)

Anthony Volpe — 10‑Day IL (May 2)

Carlos Rodón — 15‑Day IL (May 2)

Gerrit Cole — 15‑Day IL (May 6)

Houston Astros

Dustin Harris — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)

Jeremy Peña — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Zach Dezenzo — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Bennett Sousa — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Tatsuya Imai — 15‑Day IL (Apr 26)

Injury Edge: Yankees — despite missing Cole and Rodón, Houston’s lineup losses (Peña, Dezenzo) weaken run production.

Probable Pitching Matchup

New York — Will Warren (RHP)

Record: 2–0

ERA: 2.49

WHIP: 1.11

K/BB: 31 / 6

HR Allowed: 3

Houston — Lance McCullers Jr. (RHP)

Record: 1–1

ERA: 6.20

WHIP: 1.33

K/BB: 21 / 9

HR Allowed: 2

Pitching Edge: Yankees — Warren has been sharp and efficient, while McCullers has struggled with command and run prevention.

Team Records & Recent Form

New York Yankees (16–9)

Last 5: W, W, W, W, W

Offense: .221 AVG, 118 R, 34 HR, .323 OBP, .409 SLG

Pitching: 3.16 ERA (2nd in MLB), 1.13 WHIP

Houston Astros (10–16)

Last 5: W, L, W, L, L

Offense: .259 AVG, 137 R, 31 HR, .349 OBP, .434 SLG

Pitching: 5.81 ERA, 1.63 WHIP

Form Edge: Yankees — elite pitching + six‑game win streak.

Key Player Matchups

Yankees

Aaron Judge: 9 HR, .242 AVG, 17 RBI

Ben Rice: .311 AVG, .453 OBP, 18 RBI

Astros

Yordan Álvarez: 11 HR, .347 AVG, 26 RBI

Zach Cole: Returning soon (toe rehab)

Matchup Note: Álvarez vs. Warren is the marquee duel — elite power vs. elite command.

Series & Trend Notes

Yankees: 8–4 on the road

Astros: 7–6 at home

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 149

Houston Astros                 9

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Venue: Globe Life Field — Arlington, TX

First Pitch is scheduled for 5:05 PM PT / 7:05 PM CT

Coverage: MLB.TV, CW33 (Texas), NBCS‑CA (Athletics)

Weather Outlook — Arlington, TX

Temperature: ~88°F at game time

Conditions: Hot, dry

Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly if roof is open

Injury Report

Athletics

Brent Rooker — 10‑Day IL (oblique)

Gunnar Hoglund — 60‑Day IL (knee)

Rangers

Wyatt Langford — Day‑to‑Day (forearm)

Cody Freeman — 10‑Day IL (back)

Luis Curvelo — 15‑Day IL (biceps)

Chris Martin — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)

Carter Baumler — 15‑Day IL (ribs)

Cody Bradford — 60‑Day IL (elbow)

Jordan Montgomery — 60‑Day IL (elbow)

Injury Edge: Athletics — Rangers’ pitching depth is significantly depleted.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Athletics — Luis Severino (RHP)

Record: 0–2

ERA: 6.20

WHIP: 1.70

K/BB: 27 K / 20 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Rangers — Nathan Eovaldi (RHP)

Record: 2–3

ERA: 5.06

WHIP: 1.54

K/BB: 29 K / 8 BB

HR Allowed: 5

Pitching Edge: Slightly Rangers — Eovaldi has better command and fewer walks.

Team Records & Recent Form

Athletics (13–12)

Last 5: L, W, W, L, W

Team Stats:

AVG: .240

Runs: 106

HR: 26

OBP: .319

SLG: .386

ERA: 4.69

WHIP: 1.49

Rangers (13–12)

Last 5: W, L, W, L, L

Team Stats:

AVG: .239

Runs: 101

HR: 25

OBP: .315

SLG: .392

ERA: 3.61

WHIP: 1.27

Form Edge: Even — both teams are 13–12 and inconsistent.

Key Player Matchups

Athletics

Shea Langeliers: .306 AVG, 8 HR, 14 RBI

Tyler Soderstrom: 17 RBI

Rangers

Corey Seager: 6 HR, 16 RBI

Brandon Nimmo: .304 AVG, .383 OBP

Jake Burger: 19 RBI

Matchup Note: Langeliers vs. Eovaldi is the key duel — Langeliers has a .333 AVG and 1.000 OPS in 15 AB vs. Eovaldi.

Series & Trend Notes

Athletics bullpen: 20 holds (3rd in MLB), but 8 blown saves (50% conversion)

Rangers: 5–4 at home; Athletics: 8–7 on the road

Game Odds

Athletics                              8.5

Texas Rangers                    – 156

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Venue: American Family Field — Milwaukee, WI

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM ET (4:40 PM PT)

Coverage: ESPN Unlimited / MLB.TV

Weather Outlook — Milwaukee, WI

Temperature: ~68°F at game time

Conditions: Mild, partly cloudy

Impact: Neutral hitting environment; roof may be closed depending on conditions.

Injury Report

Pittsburgh Pirates

Dominic Fletcher — 7‑Day IL (Apr 25)

Anthony Solometo — 7‑Day IL (May 1)

Jared Triolo — 10‑Day IL (May 1)

Jared Jones — 60‑Day IL (May 25)

Sean Sullivan — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)

Milwaukee Brewers

J.B. Bukauskas — 7‑Day IL (Apr 26)

Jackson Chourio — 10‑Day IL (May 1)

Jared Koenig — 15‑Day IL (May 3)

Quinn Priester — 15‑Day IL (May 8)

Andrew Vaughn — 10‑Day IL (May 12)

Injury Edge: Slightly Brewers — Pirates have more long‑term pitching losses.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Pittsburgh — Paul Skenes (RHP)

Record: 3–1

ERA: 3.27

WHIP: 0.91

K/BB: 23 K / 7 BB

HR Allowed: 2

Milwaukee — Brandon Woodruff (RHP)

Record: 2–0

ERA: 3.42

WHIP: 0.93

K/BB: 20 K / 4 BB

HR Allowed: 3

Pitching Edge: Slightly Pirates — Skenes’ elite WHIP and strikeout profile give him a narrow advantage.

Team Records & Recent Form

Pittsburgh Pirates (14–11)

Last 5: L, W, L, W, L

Team Stats: .250 AVG, 122 R, 27 HR, .335 OBP, .391 SLG, 3.33 ERA (3rd in MLB)

Road Record: 6–6

Milwaukee Brewers (13–11)

Last 5: L, L, W, L, W

Team Stats: .239 AVG, 120 R, 19 HR, .342 OBP, .366 SLG, 3.93 ERA

Home Record: 7–5

Form Edge: Even — both teams alternating wins and losses.

Key Player Matchups

Pittsburgh

Oneil Cruz: 8 HR, .284 AVG, 23 RBI

Ryan O’Hearn: .325 AVG, .417 OBP, .513 SLG

Milwaukee

Brice Turang: .280 AVG, 18 RBI, 4 HR

William Contreras: .291 AVG, .371 OBP

Matchup Note: Cruz vs. Woodruff is the marquee duel — elite power vs. elite command.

Series & Trend Notes

Brewers rank 7th in MLB in runs scored (124).

Pirates rank 10th in HR (27) and 11th in AVG (.250).

Game Odds

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 136

Milwaukee Brewers       7

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Venue: Rate Field — Chicago, IL

First Pitch is scheduled for 4:40 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, Chicago Sports Network

Weather Outlook — Chicago, IL

Temperature: ~72°F

Wind: Light ENE breeze (~5 mph)

Conditions: Mild and partly sunny

This is a neutral-to-slightly hitter‑friendly setup, especially with mild temperatures.

Injury Report

Washington Nationals

Joan Adon — OUT

Cole Henry — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)

Josiah Gray — 60‑Day IL (May 29)

Ken Waldichuk — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)

Trevor Williams — 60‑Day IL (Jun 1)

Chicago White Sox

Austin Hays — 10‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Chris Murphy — 15‑Day IL (Apr 27)

Jonathan Cannon — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)

Kyle Teel — 10‑Day IL (May 8)

Prelander Berroa — 60‑Day IL (May 24)

Injury Edge: Slightly White Sox — Nationals’ rotation depth is severely depleted.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Washington — Miles Mikolas (RHP)

Record: 0–3

ERA: 9.15

WHIP: 1.98

K/BB: 15 / 10

HR Allowed: 6

Chicago — Bryan Hudson (LHP)

Record: 0–0

ERA: 1.69

WHIP: 1.59

K/BB: 14 / 7

HR Allowed: 0

Pitching Edge: White Sox — Hudson has been excellent in limited innings, while Mikolas has struggled significantly.

Team Records & Recent Form

Washington Nationals (11–15)

Last 5: L, L, W, L, W

Offense: .255 AVG, 142 R, 30 HR, .334 OBP, .411 SLG

Pitching: 5.65 ERA, 1.52 WHIP

Fielding: .976 (30th in MLB)

Chicago White Sox (10–15)

Last 5: W, L, W, W, L

Offense: .222 AVG, 100 R, 31 HR, .315 OBP, .387 SLG

Pitching: 5.13 ERA, 1.50 WHIP

Form Edge: Slightly White Sox — more consistent recent scoring and better pitching trends.

Key Player Matchups

Washington

James Wood: 10 HR, .255 AVG, 21 RBI

Daylen Lile: .295 AVG, .351 OBP

Chicago

Munetaka Murakami: 10 HR, .253 AVG, 19 RBI

Chase Meidroth: .264 AVG, .354 OBP

Matchup Note: Wood vs. Hudson is the key battle — Hudson has yet to allow a HR, while Wood is one of MLB’s hottest young power hitters.

Series & Trend Notes

Matchup Predictor: White Sox 50.8%, Nationals 49.2% (near toss‑up)

Nationals bullpen: 38.5% save rate, 8 blown saves

White Sox: 3–6 at home, Nationals 8–5 on the road

Suggested Wagering Model

Game Odds

Washington Nationals                   9.5

Chicago White Sox                          – 126

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Venue: Kauffman Stadium — Kansas City, MO

First Pitch is scheduled for 4:40 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, regional networks

Weather Outlook — Kansas City, MO

Temperature: ~74°F at game time

Conditions: Mild, partly sunny

Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly due to warm air

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

Travis d’Arnaud — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)

Ben Joyce — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Kirby Yates — 15‑Day IL (Apr 26)

Ryan Johnson — 15‑Day IL (Apr 27)

Alek Manoah — 15‑Day IL (May 11)

Kansas City Royals

Maikel Garcia — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)

Bailey Falter — 15‑Day IL (Apr 24)

Stephen Kolek — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)

Carlos Estévez — 15‑Day IL (Apr 28)

Jonathan India — 10‑Day IL (Apr 29)

Injury Edge: Slightly Angels — Kansas City is missing key bullpen and infield contributors.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Angels — Yusei Kikuchi (LHP)

Record: 0–2

ERA: 5.63

WHIP: 1.63

K/BB: 27 K / 11 BB

HR Allowed: 3

Royals — Noah Cameron (LHP)

Record: 1–1

ERA: 5.40

WHIP: 1.45

K/BB: 17 K / 6 BB

HR Allowed: 5

Pitching Edge: Slightly Angels — Kikuchi has better strikeout ability, though both starters have struggled with command and home runs.

Team Records & Recent Form

Los Angeles Angels (12–14)

Last 5: W, L, L, L, L

Offense: .225 AVG, 126 R, 36 HR, .332 OBP, .390 SLG

Pitching: 3.99 ERA, 1.37 WHIP

Kansas City Royals (8–17)

Last 5: L, W, L, L, L

Offense: .229 AVG, 88 R, 22 HR, .305 OBP, .362 SLG

Pitching: 4.72 ERA, 1.39 WHIP

Form Edge: Angels — slightly better run production and pitching stability.

Key Player Matchups

Angels

Mike Trout: 8 HR, .239 AVG, 17 RBI

Jo Adell: .269 AVG, .313 OBP

Jorge Soler: 19 RBI

Royals

Carter Jensen: 6 HR, .275 AVG, 14 RBI

Bobby Witt Jr.: .284 AVG, .364 OBP

Matchup Note: Trout vs. Cameron is the marquee duel — Cameron has allowed 5 HR in 20 innings, making this a dangerous matchup.

Series & Trend Notes

Matchup Predictor: Royals 51.8%, Angels 48.2% (near toss‑up)

Angels bullpen: 44.4% save rate, 5 blown saves (Doc’s Sports)

Royals have lost 4 of their last 5 and are 6–7 at home.

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         9

Kansas City Royals           – 115

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Venue: Truist Park — Atlanta, GA

Address: 755 Battery Avenue, Atlanta, GA 30339

First Pitch is scheduled for 4:15 PM ET

Broadcast: Apple TV+

Weather Outlook

Temperature: ~80°F

Conditions: Warm, partly sunny

Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly environment

Injury Report

Philadelphia Phillies

Zack Wheeler — 15‑Day IL

Michael Mercado — 7‑Day IL

Andrew Bechtold — 7‑Day IL

Jonathan Bowlan — 15‑Day IL

Zach Pop — 15‑Day IL

Atlanta Braves

Michael Harris II — Day‑to‑Day

Blake Burkhalter — 7‑Day IL

Sean Murphy — 10‑Day IL

Spencer Strider — 15‑Day IL

Raisel Iglesias — 15‑Day IL

Injury Edge: Braves — despite missing Strider and Murphy, Philadelphia’s pitching depth is more compromised.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Philadelphia — Andrew Painter (RHP)

Record: 1–1

ERA: 4.42

WHIP: 1.36

K/BB: 20 K / 4 BB

HR Allowed: 1

Atlanta — Grant Holmes (RHP)

Record: 1–1

ERA: 3.42

WHIP: 1.10

K/BB: 21 K / 11 BB

HR Allowed: 3

Pitching Edge: Braves — Holmes has been more efficient and limits hits better.

Team Records & Recent Form

Philadelphia Phillies (8–17)

Last 5: L, L, L, L, L

Offense: .220 AVG, 82 R, 24 HR

Pitching: 5.05 ERA, 1.48 WHIP

Fielding: .982 fielding %, 16 errors

Atlanta Braves (18–8)

Last 5: W, W, L, W, W

Offense: .271 AVG, 143 R, 36 HR

Pitching: 3.16 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Form Edge: Braves — elite run production and strong pitching.

Key Player Matchups

Philadelphia

Kyle Schwarber: 8 HR, 15 RBI

Brandon Marsh: .300 AVG

Atlanta

Matt Olson: 7 HR, 22 RBI

Drake Baldwin: .318 AVG, 23 RBI

Matchup Note: Braves’ middle‑order power vs. Painter’s contact‑heavy profile is the decisive battle.

Series & Trend Notes

Braves hold a 67.5% win probability per ESPN Analytics.

Phillies are 3–7 on the road and have lost nine straight.

Braves are 8–4 at home and lead MLB in HR differential.

Game Odds

Philadelphia Phillies      9

Atlanta Braves                  – 143

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Venue: Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, FL

First Pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, local market networks

Weather Outlook

Although Tropicana Field is a domed stadium, the local outdoor weather is:

Temperature: ~79°F

Wind: 17 mph NE

Conditions: Warm, breezy

Roof conditions typically neutralize weather effects, making this a pitcher‑friendly indoor environment.

Injury Report

Minnesota Twins

Kody Funderburk — Paternity list (Apr 24)

Cody Laweryson — 15‑Day IL (forearm)

Julian Merryweather — 7‑Day IL

Cory Lewis — 7‑Day IL (Apr 25)

Travis Adams — 15‑Day IL (Apr 27)

Royce Lewis — 10‑Day IL (knee)

Pablo López — 60‑Day IL (UCL repair)

David Festa — 60‑Day IL (shoulder)

Tampa Bay Rays

Ty Johnson — 7‑Day IL

Jake Fraley — Day‑to‑Day (Apr 24)

TJ Nichols — 7‑Day IL

Austin Vernon — 7‑Day IL

John Rooney — 7‑Day IL

Gavin Lux — 10‑Day IL (shoulder)

Edwin Uceta — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)

Michael Grove — 15‑Day IL (shoulder surgery)

Joe Boyle — 15‑Day IL (elbow)

Manuel Rodríguez — 60‑Day IL (elbow)

Steven Wilson — 60‑Day IL (back)

Injury Edge: Twins — Rays’ bullpen depth is significantly compromised.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Minnesota — Taj Bradley (RHP)

Record: 3–0

ERA: 1.63

WHIP: 1.23

K/BB: 34 / 10

HR Allowed: 0

Tampa Bay — Drew Rasmussen (RHP)

Record: 1–0

ERA: 2.75

WHIP: 0.66

K/BB: 20 / 3

HR Allowed: 4

Pitching Edge: Slightly Minnesota — Bradley has been dominant and homer‑free.

Team Records & Recent Form

Minnesota Twins (12–13)

Last 5: L, L, W, L, L

Team Stats:

AVG: .227

Runs: 119

HR: 28

OBP: .326

SLG: .377

ERA: 3.99

WHIP: 1.35

Tampa Bay Rays (13–11)

Last 5: W, L, L, L, W

Team Stats:

AVG: .257

Runs: 116

HR: 20

OBP: .333

SLG: .378

ERA: 4.70

WHIP: 1.29

Form Edge: Rays — slightly better offensive consistency.

Key Player Matchups

Minnesota

Byron Buxton: 5 HR, .229 AVG, 7 RBI

Josh Bell: .253 AVG, 16 RBI

Tampa Bay

Junior Caminero: 6 HR, .260 AVG, 12 RBI

Yandy Díaz: .340 AVG, .426 OBP

Matchup Note: Bradley vs. Caminero is the marquee duel — elite stuff vs. elite bat speed.

Series & Trend Notes

Twins: 5–7 on the road

Rays: 5–4 at home

Twins bullpen: 62.5% save rate, 17 holds (Top‑10)

Rays offense: higher contact rate, lower HR output

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             7.5

Tampa Bay Rays                – 126

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Venue: Citi Field — Flushing, Queens, NY

Address: 41 Seaver Way, Queens, NY 11368

First Pitch is scheduled for 7:10 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, SNY, Rockies.TV

Weather Outlook

Temperature: ~58°F at game time

Conditions: Cool, partly cloudy

Wind: Light breeze

Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly environment

Injury Report

Colorado Rockies

Jared Thomas — 7‑Day IL

Willi Castro — Day‑to‑Day

Kyle Freeland — 15‑Day IL

Ryan Feltner — Day‑to‑Day

Jorge Polanco — 10‑Day IL

Joey Gerber — 15‑Day IL

A.J. Minter — 15‑Day IL

Mike Tauchman — OUT

New York Mets

Jimmy Herget — Paternity

Nate Lavender — 7‑Day IL

Luis Robert Jr. — Day‑to‑Day

Injury Edge: Mets — fewer long‑term losses, though both bullpens are stretched.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Colorado — Michael Lorenzen (RHP)

Record: 1–2

ERA: 7.48

WHIP: 2.12

K/BB: 16 K / 6 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Recent: Allowed 7 runs (2 earned) in last outing

New York — Freddy Peralta (RHP)

Record: 1–2

ERA: 4.05

WHIP: 1.09

K/BB: 28 K / 10 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Pitching Edge: Mets — Peralta has been significantly more effective and misses bats at a high rate.

Team Records & Recent Form

Colorado Rockies (10–16)

Last 5: L, W, L, L, W

Road Record: 3–10

Offense:

.246 AVG, 100 R, 24 HR

4.0 runs/game

Pitching:

4.17 ERA, 1.39 WHIP

33 HR allowed

New York Mets (9–16)

Last 5: W, W, L, L, L

Home Record: 5–7

Offense:

.223 AVG, 14 HR

Pitching:

3.57 ERA, 1.09 WHIP (Peralta)

Form Edge: Mets — slight momentum with two straight wins.

Key Player Matchups

Colorado

Mickey Moniak: 8 HR, 15 RBI, .324 AVG

Troy Johnston: .325 AVG, .381 OBP

Hunter Goodman: Coming off multi‑HR performance

New York

Francisco Alvarez: 4 HR, .242 AVG

Bo Bichette: 12 RBI

Francisco Lindor: Recent HR + SB game

Matchup Note: Colorado’s top hitters face a strikeout‑heavy pitcher in Peralta, while Lorenzen’s struggles could benefit Alvarez and Bichette.

Series & Trend Notes

Mets favored heavily by analytics: 69.1% win probability

Rockies bullpen: 77.8% save rate but high inherited‑runner scoring risk

Mets offense inconsistent but improving

Suggested Wagering Model

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             7.5

New York Mets                 – 232

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Venue: Rogers Centre — Toronto, Ontario

Address: One Blue Jays Way, Toronto, ON M5V 1J3

First Pitch is scheduled for 4:07 PM ET

Broadcast: MLB.TV, Sportsnet (TOR), Guardians.TV (CLE)

Weather Outlook (Indoor Stadium)

Rogers Centre is a retractable‑roof stadium, meaning weather will not impact gameplay. If the roof is closed—as is typical for early‑season games—conditions will be climate‑controlled.

Injury Report

Cleveland Guardians

Gabriel Arias (SS) — 10‑Day IL, strained left hamstring

Andrew Walters (RP) — 15‑Day IL, recovering from lat surgery

Carlos Hernandez (RP) — OUT until approx. May 1

Toronto Blue Jays

George Springer (RF) — 10‑Day IL (toe)

Addison Barger (3B) — 10‑Day IL (ankle)

Alejandro Kirk (C) — 10‑Day IL (thumb fracture)

Yimi García (RP) — 15‑Day IL (elbow)

Lazaro Estrada (RP) — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)

José Berríos (SP) — 15‑Day IL (elbow stress fracture)

Trey Yesavage (SP) — 15‑Day IL (shoulder)

Bowden Francis (SP) — 60‑Day IL (UCL reconstruction)

Shane Bieber (SP) — 60‑Day IL (elbow inflammation)

Anthony Santander (RF) — 60‑Day IL (shoulder labral tear)

Cody Ponce (SP) — 60‑Day IL (ACL sprain)

Injury Edge: Cleveland — Toronto is missing multiple starters and bullpen arms.

Probable Pitching Matchup

Cleveland — Gavin Williams (RHP)

Record: 3–1

ERA: 2.12

WHIP: 1.01

K/BB: 40 K / 17 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Toronto — Max Scherzer (RHP)

Record: 1–2

ERA: 7.16

WHIP: 1.29

K/BB: 10 K / 5 BB

HR Allowed: 4

Pitching Edge: Cleveland — Williams has been dominant on the road, while Scherzer has been inconsistent at home.

Team Records & Recent Form

Cleveland Guardians (14–12)

Last 5: L, W, L, W, W

Team Stats:

AVG: .228

Runs: 105

HR: 26

OBP: .318

SLG: .374

ERA: 4.00

WHIP: 1.26

Toronto Blue Jays (10–14)

Last 5: L, W, W, W, L

Team Stats:

AVG: .256

Runs: 95

HR: 19

OBP: .317

SLG: .379

ERA: 4.46

WHIP: 1.32

Form Edge: Slightly Cleveland — more consistent pitching and recent wins.

Key Player Matchups

Cleveland

José Ramírez: 6 HR, .234 AVG, 12 RBI

Brayan Rocchio: .269 AVG, .367 OBP, 15 RBI

Toronto

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: .337 AVG, .427 OBP, 12 RBI

Ernie Clement: .320 AVG, 32 H

Matchup Note: Guerrero Jr. vs. Williams’ elite strikeout stuff is the pivotal battle.

Series History & Trends

Guardians struggle offensively on the road (.219 AVG, .299 OBP).

Blue Jays are 6–6 at home, Guardians 6–7 away.

Cleveland’s bullpen: 70% save rate, 16 holds (Top‑10).

Suggested Wagering Model

Game Odds

Cleveland Guardians      – 131

Toronto Blue Jays             8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, April 23, 2026