Venue: T-Mobile Park, Seattle, Washington

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT / 9:40 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, ROOT Sports Northwest, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — SEATTLE, WA

Temperature: 72°F at first pitch

Humidity: 63%

Wind: 6 mph blowing out to left‑center

Conditions: Clear, mild Pacific Northwest evening

Ballpark Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly overall, but warm air + modest breeze could help balls carry to the gaps

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Tampa Bay Rays — RHP Griffin Jax

2026 Season: 6–5, 3.68 ERA, 1.19 WHIP

Strengths: Strong command, elite slider, keeps ball off the barrel

Concerns: Occasional trouble vs left‑handed hitters; Mariners’ top‑of‑order contact hitters

Notes: Jax has a 3.21 ERA over his last six starts and has pitched well on the road (3.44 ERA).

Seattle Mariners — RHP George Kirby

2026 Season: 8–7, 3.41 ERA, 1.12 WHIP

Strengths: Exceptional control, elite strikeout‑to‑walk ratio, dominant at home

Concerns: Rays’ right‑handed power; occasional home‑run susceptibility

Notes: Kirby has a 2.89 ERA at T-Mobile Park and has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last seven starts.

INJURY REPORT

Tampa Bay Rays

Shane McClanahan — Out (Tommy John recovery)

Jeffrey Springs — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Taylor Walls — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Andrew Kittredge — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Seattle Mariners

Logan Gilbert — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Matt Brash — Out (elbow)

Dylan Moore — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Robbie Ray — 60‑day IL (back)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Tampa Bay Rays — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.0 runs per game

Pitching: 3.52 ERA

Trend: Arozarena and Paredes surging; bullpen sharp

Seattle Mariners — Last 10 Games

Record: 4–6

Offense: 3.9 runs per game

Pitching: 4.28 ERA

Trend: Rodríguez heating up; rotation injuries hurting consistency

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Rays lead 15–11

At T-Mobile Park: Rays lead 8–6

Last Meeting (May 2026): Rays won series 2–1

Key Trend: Tampa Bay’s pitching has consistently limited Seattle’s power in this ballpark

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Griffin Jax vs Julio Rodríguez

Rodríguez’s elite bat speed vs Jax’s slider. Jax must avoid elevated fastballs; Julio punishes mistakes.

2. George Kirby vs Randy Arozarena

Arozarena’s right‑handed power vs Kirby’s command. Arozarena has a .302 average vs high‑control pitchers.

3. Isaac Paredes vs Mariners Bullpen

Paredes has been one of MLB’s best late‑inning hitters; Mariners’ bullpen has allowed 13 HR in the last 15 games.

4. J.P. Crawford vs Rays Pitching

Crawford’s contact skills vs Jax’s strikeout approach. Crawford has reached base in 16 of his last 18 games.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Tampa Bay Rays

Strengths: Deep lineup, elite bullpen, strong road performance

Concerns: Rotation injuries, occasional defensive lapses

Keys to Win:

Jax must neutralize Rodríguez early

Arozarena/Paredes must drive early offense

Attack Mariners’ bullpen aggressively

Seattle Mariners

Strengths: Strong home performance, Kirby’s command, athletic outfield

Concerns: Inconsistent offense, rotation depth

Keys to Win:

Kirby must avoid big innings

Rodríguez/Raleigh must set the tone early

Limit Rays’ right‑handed power

BETTING TRENDS

Rays are 9–3 in their last 12 road games

Mariners are 4–8 in their last 12 home games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Rays games

Rays are 7–2 in Jax’s last nine starts

Mariners are 6–3 in Kirby’s last nine starts

Arozarena has reached base in 17 straight games

Game Odds

Tampa Bay Rays                7

Seattle Mariners              – 112

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Petco Park, San Diego, California

Scheduled First Pitch: 5:40 p.m. PT / 8:40 p.m. ET

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Southwest, Bally Sports San Diego, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — SAN DIEGO, CA

Temperature: 74°F at first pitch

Humidity: 68%

Wind: 7 mph blowing out to right‑center

Conditions: Clear coastal evening

Ballpark Impact: Slightly pitcher‑friendly overall, but warm air + modest breeze could help balls carry to the gaps

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Houston Astros — RHP Peter Lambert

2026 Season: 4–6, 4.33 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Strengths: Solid command, effective slider, keeps ball on the ground

Concerns: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Padres’ top‑of‑order speed

Notes: Lambert has a 3.71 ERA over his last five starts and has pitched better on the road (3.88 ERA).

San Diego Padres — RHP Michael King

2026 Season: 9–7, 3.54 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Strong strikeout‑to‑walk ratio, elite changeup, durable innings

Concerns: Occasional home‑run susceptibility; Astros’ right‑handed power

Notes: King has a 2.97 ERA at Petco Park and has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last seven starts.

INJURY REPORT

Houston Astros

Framber Valdez — 15‑day IL (elbow)

Cristian Javier — Out (shoulder)

Hunter Brown — Day‑to‑day (back)

Ryne Stanek — 60‑day IL (lat)

San Diego Padres

Joe Musgrove — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Yu Darvish — Out (shoulder)

Robert Suarez — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Matt Waldron — 60‑day IL (elbow)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Houston Astros — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.8 runs per game

Pitching: 3.92 ERA

Trend: Alvarez and Tucker surging; bullpen stabilizing

San Diego Padres — Last 10 Games

Record: 5–5

Offense: 4.4 runs per game

Pitching: 4.01 ERA

Trend: Tatis heating up; rotation holding steady despite injuries

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Astros lead 11–8

At Petco Park: Astros lead 6–4

Last Meeting (May 2026): Astros won series 2–1

Key Trend: Houston’s right‑handed power has consistently produced in Petco Park

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Peter Lambert vs Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tatis’ elite bat speed vs Lambert’s sinker/slider mix. Lambert must avoid elevated fastballs; Tatis punishes mistakes.

2. Michael King vs Yordan Alvarez

Alvarez’s left‑handed power vs King’s changeup. Alvarez has homered twice off King in past meetings.

3. Kyle Tucker vs Padres Bullpen

Tucker has a .312 average in late‑inning situations; Padres’ bullpen has allowed 10 HR in the last 13 games.

4. Luis Arraez vs Astros Pitching

Arraez’s elite contact skills vs Lambert’s command. Arraez has reached base in 17 of his last 19 games.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Houston Astros

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong right‑handed core, improving bullpen

Concerns: Rotation injuries, occasional defensive lapses

Keys to Win:

Lambert must work ahead in counts

Alvarez/Tucker must drive early offense

Limit Tatis/Machado in middle‑order situations

San Diego Padres

Strengths: Athletic lineup, strong home performance, King’s command

Concerns: Rotation depth, bullpen volatility

Keys to Win:

King must neutralize Astros’ left‑handed bats

Tatis/Machado must set the tone early

Attack Astros’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Astros are 8–4 in their last 12 road games

Padres are 7–3 in their last 10 home games

Over has hit in 5 of the last 8 Astros games

Padres are 6–2 in King’s last eight starts

Astros are 5–1 in Lambert’s last six starts

Alvarez has reached base in 16 straight games

Game Odds

Houston Astros                 7.5

San Diego Padres             – 115

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona

Scheduled First Pitch: 5:10 p.m. PT / 8:10 p.m. ET

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

WEATHER FORECAST — PHOENIX, AZ

(Roof expected to be closed due to extreme heat)

Temperature: 108°F outside at first pitch

Humidity: 22%

Wind: 10 mph from the southwest

Conditions: Hot, dry desert evening

Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, Chase Field plays neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled indoor conditions

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Los Angeles Dodgers — RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto

2026 Season: 11–4, 3.12 ERA, 1.07 WHIP

Strengths: Elite command, devastating splitter, high strikeout rate

Concerns: Occasional trouble with hard contact early in games

Notes: Yamamoto has a 2.88 ERA over his last seven starts and has dominated Arizona (career 2.41 ERA vs D‑backs).

Arizona Diamondbacks — RHP Brandon Pfaadt

2026 Season: 8–7, 4.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP

Strengths: Strong fastball/slider combo, improving strikeout‑to‑walk ratio

Concerns: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Dodgers’ lineup depth

Notes: Pfaadt has a 3.51 ERA at Chase Field this season and has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last six starts.

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles Dodgers

Walker Buehler — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Clayton Kershaw — Out (shoulder)

Blake Treinen — Day‑to‑day (back)

Joe Kelly — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Arizona Diamondbacks

Zac Gallen — 15‑day IL (hamstring)

Tommy Henry — Out (elbow)

Alek Thomas — Day‑to‑day (wrist)

Paul Sewald — 60‑day IL (lat)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Los Angeles Dodgers — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.4 runs per game

Pitching: 3.48 ERA

Trend: Ohtani and Freeman surging; bullpen stabilizing

Arizona Diamondbacks — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.7 runs per game

Pitching: 3.91 ERA

Trend: Carroll heating up; rotation holding steady despite injuries

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Dodgers lead 26–17

At Chase Field: Dodgers lead 14–9

Last Meeting (June 2026): Dodgers won series 2–1

Key Trend: Dodgers’ right‑handed power has consistently produced in Chase Field

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Corbin Carroll

Carroll’s elite speed vs Yamamoto’s splitter. Carroll must avoid chasing pitches below the zone.

2. Brandon Pfaadt vs Shohei Ohtani

Ohtani’s left‑handed power vs Pfaadt’s fastball/slider mix. Ohtani has homered twice off Pfaadt in past meetings.

3. Freddie Freeman vs D‑backs Bullpen

Freeman has a .327 average at Chase Field and thrives against Arizona’s right‑handed relievers.

4. Christian Walker vs Dodgers Pitching

Walker’s power vs Yamamoto’s command. Walker has hit Dodgers pitching well historically (.289 career average).

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Los Angeles Dodgers

Strengths: Deep lineup, elite top‑of‑order, Yamamoto’s command

Concerns: Middle‑relief injuries

Keys to Win:

Yamamoto must neutralize Carroll early

Ohtani/Freeman must drive early run production

Dodgers must avoid late‑inning bullpen exposure

Arizona Diamondbacks

Strengths: Speed, athletic lineup, strong home performance

Concerns: Rotation injuries, bullpen instability

Keys to Win:

Pfaadt must avoid big innings

Carroll/Marte must create pressure on bases

Attack Dodgers’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Dodgers are 10–4 in their last 14 road games

Diamondbacks are 7–3 in their last 10 home games

Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Dodgers games

Dodgers are 8–2 in Yamamoto’s last 10 starts

Diamondbacks are 6–1 in Pfaadt’s last seven home starts

Ohtani has reached base in 19 straight games

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers                      – 175

Arizona Diamondbacks                 8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Globe Life Field, Arlington, Texas

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. CT / 8:05 p.m. ET

Broadcast: MASN, Bally Sports Southwest, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — ARLINGTON, TX

(Roof likely closed due to extreme heat)

Temperature: 98°F outside at first pitch

Humidity: 41%

Wind: 12 mph from the south

Conditions: Hot, dry Texas evening

Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, conditions neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled environment

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Baltimore Orioles — RHP Kyle Bradish

2026 Season: 7–7, 3.66 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Excellent slider, strong strikeout rate, keeps ball off the barrel

Concerns: Occasional command lapses; Rangers’ right‑handed power

Notes: Bradish has a 3.12 ERA over his last six starts and has pitched well on the road (3.41 ERA).

Texas Rangers — RHP Jacob deGrom

2026 Season: 5–3, 2.89 ERA, 0.98 WHIP

Strengths: Elite velocity, devastating slider, dominant strikeout‑to‑walk ratio

Concerns: Recent return from injury; pitch count management

Notes: deGrom has allowed two runs or fewer in five straight starts since returning from the IL.

INJURY REPORT

Baltimore Orioles

John Means — Out (elbow)

Tyler Wells — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Austin Hays — Day‑to‑day (back)

DL Hall — 60‑day IL (lat)

Texas Rangers

Max Scherzer — 15‑day IL (neck)

Nathan Eovaldi — Out (forearm)

Josh Smith — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Jonathan Hernández — 60‑day IL (elbow)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Baltimore Orioles — Last 10 Games

Record: 4–6

Offense: 4.1 runs per game

Pitching: 4.39 ERA

Trend: Henderson hot; bullpen inconsistent late

Texas Rangers — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.9 runs per game

Pitching: 3.77 ERA

Trend: deGrom stabilizing rotation; Seager and García producing consistently

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Rangers lead 12–9

At Globe Life Field: Rangers lead 7–4

Last Meeting (May 2026): Rangers won series 2–1

Key Trend: Texas’ pitching has consistently limited Baltimore’s power in Arlington

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Kyle Bradish vs Corey Seager

Seager’s elite left‑handed power vs Bradish’s slider. Bradish must avoid middle‑in fastballs; Seager punishes mistakes.

2. Jacob deGrom vs Gunnar Henderson

Henderson’s rising superstar bat vs deGrom’s elite velocity. Henderson has struggled vs high‑spin fastballs.

3. Adolis García vs Orioles Bullpen

García’s late‑inning power is a major threat; Orioles’ bullpen has allowed 11 HR in the last 14 games.

4. Adley Rutschman vs Rangers Pitching

Rutschman’s plate discipline vs deGrom’s command. Rutschman has reached base in 18 of his last 20 games.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Baltimore Orioles

Strengths: Young, athletic lineup; strong defensive core

Concerns: Bullpen volatility; inconsistent run production

Keys to Win:

Bradish must work ahead in counts

Henderson/Rutschman must drive early offense

Limit Seager/García in middle‑order situations

Texas Rangers

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong home performance, deGrom’s dominance

Concerns: Rotation injuries; occasional defensive lapses

Keys to Win:

deGrom must neutralize Orioles’ left‑handed bats

Seager/García must set the tone early

Attack Orioles’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Rangers are 9–3 in their last 12 home games

Orioles are 3–8 in their last 11 road games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Orioles games

Rangers are 7–2 in deGrom’s last nine starts

Orioles are 5–1 in Bradish’s last six starts

Seager has reached base in 15 straight games

GAME ODDS

Baltimore Orioles            7.5

Texas Rangers                    – 143

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Busch Stadium, St. Louis, Missouri

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:15 p.m. CT / 8:15 p.m. ET

Broadcast: AT&T SportsNet Rocky Mountain, Bally Sports Midwest, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — ST. LOUIS, MO

Temperature: 83°F at first pitch

Humidity: 65%

Wind: 7 mph blowing out to right field

Conditions: Clear, warm summer night

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; warm air + breeze toward right could help left‑handed pull hitters

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Colorado Rockies — LHP Kyle Freeland

2026 Season: 5–11, 5.18 ERA, 1.47 WHIP

Strengths: Ground‑ball specialist, veteran presence, effective slider when sharp

Concerns: Struggles on the road; Cardinals’ right‑handed power

Notes: Freeland has allowed 3+ runs in six of his last eight starts.

St. Louis Cardinals — LHP Matthew Liberatore

2026 Season: 6–6, 3.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Strengths: Curveball depth, improved command, strong home splits

Concerns: Occasional trouble vs right‑handed fastball hitters

Notes: Liberatore has a 3.12 ERA at Busch Stadium and has pitched at least six innings in four straight starts.

INJURY REPORT

Colorado Rockies

German Márquez — Out (elbow)

Antonio Senzatela — 60‑day IL (knee)

Sean Bouchard — Day‑to‑day (wrist)

Lucas Gilbreath — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

St. Louis Cardinals

Miles Mikolas — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Giovanny Gallegos — Out (elbow)

Dylan Carlson — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Steven Matz — 60‑day IL (back)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Colorado Rockies — Last 10 Games

Record: 3–7

Offense: 3.9 runs per game

Pitching: 5.41 ERA

Trend: Inconsistent offense; rotation struggling outside Coors Field

St. Louis Cardinals — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.8 runs per game

Pitching: 3.92 ERA

Trend: Arenado heating up; bullpen stabilizing despite injuries

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Cardinals lead 18–11

At Busch Stadium: Cardinals lead 10–4

Last Meeting (May 2026): Cardinals won series 2–1

Key Trend: St. Louis’ pitching consistently limits Colorado’s power away from Coors Field

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Kyle Freeland vs Paul Goldschmidt

Goldschmidt’s elite right‑handed power vs Freeland’s sinker. Goldschmidt has a .333 career average vs Freeland.

2. Matthew Liberatore vs Nolan Jones

Jones’ left‑handed power vs Liberatore’s curveball. Jones has struggled vs high‑spin breaking balls.

3. Nolan Arenado vs Rockies Bullpen

Arenado has historically crushed Colorado pitching, especially late in games.

4. Ezequiel Tovar vs Masyn Winn

Two elite young shortstops; Tovar’s bat‑to‑ball skills vs Winn’s elite range and arm.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Colorado Rockies

Strengths: Athletic outfield, improving young core, occasional power bursts

Concerns: Rotation instability, bullpen volatility, weak road performance

Keys to Win:

Freeland must limit early damage

Jones/Bryant must produce extra‑base hits

Avoid giving Cardinals free baserunners

St. Louis Cardinals

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong home splits, Liberatore’s command

Concerns: Middle‑relief injuries

Keys to Win:

Liberatore must work ahead in counts

Goldschmidt/Arenado must drive early run production

Attack Rockies’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Cardinals are 8–3 in their last 11 home games

Rockies are 2–9 in their last 11 road games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Rockies games

Cardinals are 7–2 in Liberatore’s last nine starts

Rockies are 3–10 in Freeland’s last 13 starts

Arenado has reached base in 14 straight games

Game Odds

Colorado Rockies             8.5

St. Louis Cardinals           – 152

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City, Missouri

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. CT / 8:10 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, Bally Sports Kansas City, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — KANSAS CITY, MO

Temperature: 84°F at first pitch

Humidity: 62%

Wind: 9 mph blowing out to left field

Conditions: Clear, warm summer evening

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; warm air + breeze toward left could boost doubles and wall‑scrapers

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Chicago Cubs — RHP Cade Holmes

2026 Season: 6–4, 3.71 ERA, 1.22 WHIP

Strengths: Strong command, effective sinker/slider mix, keeps ball on the ground

Concerns: Occasional trouble vs left‑handed hitters; Royals’ speed

Notes: Holmes has a 2.98 ERA over his last five starts and has pitched well on the road (3.43 ERA).

Kansas City Royals — RHP Seth Lugo

2026 Season: 7–9, 4.12 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Strengths: Curveball depth, veteran poise, strong home splits

Concerns: Cubs’ right‑handed power; occasional high pitch counts

Notes: Lugo has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his last four starts at Kauffman Stadium.

INJURY REPORT

Chicago Cubs

Justin Steele — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Ben Brown — Out (shoulder)

Matt Mervis — Day‑to‑day (back)

Keegan Thompson — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Kansas City Royals

Brady Singer — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Chris Stratton — Out (ankle)

Tyler Gentry — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Daniel Lynch IV — 60‑day IL (lat)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Chicago Cubs — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.1 runs per game

Pitching: 3.62 ERA

Trend: Strong road performance; lineup producing consistently

Kansas City Royals — Last 10 Games

Record: 4–6

Offense: 4.0 runs per game

Pitching: 4.71 ERA

Trend: Witt Jr. hot, but rotation struggling; bullpen inconsistent

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Cubs lead 10–6

At Kauffman Stadium: Cubs lead 5–3

Last Meeting (May 2026): Cubs won series 2–1

Key Trend: Chicago’s pitching has consistently limited Kansas City’s power bats

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Cade Holmes vs Bobby Witt Jr.

Witt’s elite speed/power combo vs Holmes’ sinker. Holmes must keep the ball down; Witt punishes elevated pitches.

2. Seth Lugo vs Seiya Suzuki

Suzuki’s disciplined approach vs Lugo’s curveball. Suzuki has a .302 average vs curveball-heavy pitchers.

3. Christopher Morel vs Royals Bullpen

Morel’s late‑inning power is a major threat; Royals’ bullpen has allowed 12 HR in the last 15 games.

4. Vinnie Pasquantino vs Cubs Pitching

Pasquantino’s contact/power blend vs Holmes’ ground‑ball tendencies.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Chicago Cubs

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong road performance, Holmes’ command

Concerns: Middle‑relief volatility

Keys to Win:

Holmes must neutralize Witt early

Suzuki/Happ must drive early run production

Attack Royals’ bullpen aggressively

Kansas City Royals

Strengths: Witt Jr.’s explosiveness, Pasquantino’s consistency, athletic defense

Concerns: Rotation instability, bullpen struggles

Keys to Win:

Lugo must avoid big innings

Witt Jr. must create pressure on bases

Limit Cubs’ right‑handed power

BETTING TRENDS

Cubs are 9–3 in their last 12 road games

Royals are 3–8 in their last 11 home games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Royals games

Cubs are 6–1 in Holmes’ last seven starts

Royals are 2–7 in Lugo’s last nine starts

Witt Jr. has reached base in 16 straight games

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     – 160

Kansas City Royals           9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: American Family Field, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. CT / 8:10 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Wisconsin, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — MILWAUKEE, WI

(Roof likely closed due to humidity and chance of evening showers)

Temperature: 78°F outside at first pitch

Humidity: 68%

Wind: 6 mph from the southwest

Conditions: Warm, humid evening with scattered clouds

Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, conditions neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled environment

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Minnesota Twins — RHP Taj Bradley

2026 Season: 7–8, 4.02 ERA, 1.27 WHIP

Strengths: High‑velocity fastball, strong strikeout rate, improving slider

Concerns: Occasional command lapses; Brewers’ left‑handed bats

Notes: Bradley has a 3.31 ERA over his last five starts and has pitched better on the road (3.66 ERA).

Milwaukee Brewers — LHP Robert Gasser

2026 Season: 10–4, 3.29 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Excellent changeup, strong ground‑ball rate, efficient innings

Concerns: Twins’ right‑handed power; occasional trouble finishing innings

Notes: Gasser has a 2.91 ERA at American Family Field and has allowed two runs or fewer in six of his last eight starts.

INJURY REPORT

Minnesota Twins

Joe Ryan — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Jhoan Duran — Out (elbow)

Nick Gordon — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Chris Paddack — 60‑day IL (Tommy John recovery)

Milwaukee Brewers

Freddy Peralta — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Garrett Mitchell — Out (foot)

Colin Rea — Day‑to‑day (back)

Trevor Megill — 60‑day IL (lat)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Minnesota Twins — Last 10 Games

Record: 5–5

Offense: 4.3 runs per game

Pitching: 4.11 ERA

Trend: Lewis and Buxton heating up; bullpen inconsistent

Milwaukee Brewers — Last 10 Games

Record: 8–2

Offense: 5.2 runs per game

Pitching: 3.44 ERA

Trend: Elite home performance; Contreras and Yelich driving offense

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Brewers lead 14–10

At American Family Field: Brewers lead 9–4

Last Meeting (May 2026): Brewers won series 2–1

Key Trend: Milwaukee’s pitching has consistently limited Minnesota’s right‑handed power in this ballpark

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Taj Bradley vs Christian Yelich

Yelich’s plate discipline vs Bradley’s fastball/slider mix. Bradley must avoid elevated heaters; Yelich thrives on mistakes.

2. Robert Gasser vs Carlos Correa

Correa’s right‑handed power vs Gasser’s changeup. Correa has historically hit left‑handers well (.298 career average).

3. Royce Lewis vs Brewers Bullpen

Lewis has been one of MLB’s best late‑inning hitters; Brewers’ bullpen is strong but missing Megill.

4. William Contreras vs Twins Pitching

Contreras’ gap‑to‑gap power vs Bradley’s strikeout approach. Contreras has reached base in 17 of his last 19 games.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Minnesota Twins

Strengths: Strong right‑handed core, improving rotation, athletic defense

Concerns: Bullpen volatility, inconsistent run production

Keys to Win:

Bradley must work ahead in counts

Lewis/Correa must drive early offense

Limit Yelich/Contreras damage in middle‑order situations

Milwaukee Brewers

Strengths: Deep lineup, elite home performance, Gasser’s command

Concerns: Rotation injuries, occasional defensive lapses

Keys to Win:

Gasser must neutralize Twins’ right‑handed bats

Yelich/Contreras must set the tone early

Attack Twins’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Brewers are 10–3 in their last 13 home games

Twins are 4–8 in their last 12 road games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Twins games

Brewers are 7–2 in Gasser’s last nine starts

Twins are 5–1 in Bradley’s last six starts

Yelich has reached base in 15 straight games

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             8

Milwaukee Brewers       – 135

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026

Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, Illinois

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:10 p.m. CT / 8:10 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Great Lakes, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — CHICAGO, IL

Temperature: 80°F at first pitch

Humidity: 59%

Wind: 11 mph blowing out to left‑center

Conditions: Clear, warm summer night

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; wind toward the power alley could boost extra‑base hits

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Cleveland Guardians — RHP Gavin Williams

2026 Season: 6–7, 3.88 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

Strengths: Power fastball, strong strikeout rate, improving command

Concerns: Occasional trouble with deep counts; vulnerable to left‑handed pull hitters

Notes: Williams has a 3.21 ERA over his last five starts and has pitched well on the road (3.47 ERA).

Chicago White Sox — RHP Michael Kay (Kay)

2026 Season: 5–6, 4.19 ERA, 1.31 WHIP

Strengths: Solid cutter, keeps ball on the ground, competitive in tight games

Concerns: Guardians’ left‑handed bats; struggles third time through the order

Notes: Kay has allowed two runs or fewer in three of his last four starts.

INJURY REPORT

Cleveland Guardians

Shane Bieber — Out (elbow)

Triston McKenzie — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

James Karinchak — 60‑day IL (back)

George Valera — Day‑to‑day (wrist)

Chicago White Sox

Dylan Cease — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Tim Anderson — Out (hamstring)

Michael Kopech — Day‑to‑day (hip)

Erik González — 10‑day IL (ankle)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Cleveland Guardians — Last 10 Games

Record: 5–5

Offense: 4.2 runs per game

Pitching: 4.01 ERA

Trend: Strong defense; inconsistent run production

Chicago White Sox — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.9 runs per game

Pitching: 3.88 ERA

Trend: Robert and Vaughn heating up; bullpen stabilizing

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Guardians lead 23–18

At Guaranteed Rate Field: Guardians lead 12–9

Last Meeting (May 2026): Guardians won series 2–1

Key Trend: Cleveland’s pitching has consistently limited Chicago’s right‑handed power bats

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Gavin Williams vs Luis Robert Jr.

Robert’s elite bat speed vs Williams’ power fastball. Williams must avoid elevated heaters; Robert punishes mistakes.

2. Michael Kay vs José Ramírez

Ramírez’s switch‑hitting versatility vs Kay’s cutter. Ramírez has a .312 career average vs Chicago pitching.

3. Josh Naylor vs White Sox Bullpen

Naylor thrives in late‑inning situations; Chicago’s bullpen has improved but remains vulnerable to left‑handed power.

4. Andrew Vaughn vs Guardians Pitching

Vaughn’s gap‑to‑gap power vs Cleveland’s strong defensive infield.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Cleveland Guardians

Strengths: Elite defense, strong contact hitters, Williams’ strikeout ability

Concerns: Inconsistent power, bullpen fatigue

Keys to Win:

Williams must work ahead in counts

Ramírez/Naylor must drive early run production

Limit Robert/Jiménez in middle‑order situations

Chicago White Sox

Strengths: Power bats, improving bullpen, strong home performance

Concerns: Rotation injuries, defensive inconsistency

Keys to Win:

Kay must avoid big innings

Robert/Vaughn must set the tone early

Attack Guardians’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Guardians are 7–3 in their last 10 road games

White Sox are 8–4 in their last 12 home games

Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Guardians games

White Sox are 6–2 in Kay’s last eight starts

Guardians are 5–1 in Williams’ last six starts

Robert has reached base in 14 straight games

Game Odds

Cleveland Guardians      – 127

Chicago White Sox          7.5

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Venue: loanDepot Park, Miami, Florida

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports West, Bally Sports Florida, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — MIAMI, FL

(loanDepot Park roof status: likely closed due to heat/humidity)

Temperature: 89°F outside at first pitch

Humidity: 74%

Wind: 9 mph from the southeast

Conditions: Hot, humid, typical South Florida summer evening

Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, conditions neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled environment

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Los Angeles Angels — RHP José Ureña

2026 Season: 3–10, 5.12 ERA, 1.46 WHIP

Strengths: Heavy sinker, induces ground balls, veteran presence

Concerns: Struggles vs left‑handed hitters; inconsistent command

Notes: Ureña has allowed 4+ runs in four of his last six starts.

Miami Marlins — RHP Sandy Alcantara

2026 Season: 7–6, 3.48 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Strengths: Power sinker, elite stamina, strong home splits

Concerns: Occasional early‑inning command issues

Notes: Alcantara has a 2.77 ERA at loanDepot Park this season and has pitched 7+ innings in three straight starts.

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles Angels

Reid Detmers — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Patrick Sandoval — Out (elbow)

Zach Neto — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

José Quijada — 60‑day IL (Tommy John recovery)

Miami Marlins

Eury Pérez — 15‑day IL (back)

Trevor Rogers — Out (lat strain)

Avisaíl García — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

JT Chargois — 60‑day IL (elbow)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Los Angeles Angels — Last 10 Games

Record: 3–7

Offense: 3.7 runs per game

Pitching: 5.21 ERA

Trend: Trout producing, but lineup inconsistent; bullpen struggling late

Miami Marlins — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.6 runs per game

Pitching: 3.89 ERA

Trend: Alcantara stabilizing rotation; Chisholm and Burger driving offense

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Marlins lead 8–5

At loanDepot Park: Marlins lead 5–2

Last Meeting (2025): Marlins won series 2–1

Key Trend: Miami’s pitching has consistently limited Angels’ power bats in this ballpark

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. José Ureña vs Jazz Chisholm Jr.

Chisholm’s explosive bat vs Ureña’s sinker. If Ureña elevates pitches, Chisholm can do major damage.

2. Sandy Alcantara vs Mike Trout

Trout’s elite plate discipline vs Alcantara’s power sinker. Trout has historically hit Alcantara well (.308 career average).

3. Jake Burger vs Angels Bullpen

Burger’s late‑inning power is a major threat, especially with Angels’ bullpen instability.

4. Nolan Schanuel vs Josh Bell

Two disciplined first basemen; Schanuel’s on‑base skills vs Bell’s power potential.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Los Angeles Angels

Strengths: Trout’s production, athletic outfield, occasional power surges

Concerns: Rotation instability, bullpen volatility, inconsistent run creation

Keys to Win:

Ureña must limit early damage

Trout/Adell must produce extra‑base hits

Avoid giving Miami extra baserunners via walks

Miami Marlins

Strengths: Alcantara’s dominance, strong home performance, athletic lineup

Concerns: Middle‑relief depth

Keys to Win:

Alcantara must work deep into the game

Chisholm/Burger must drive early run production

Attack Angels’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Marlins are 8–3 in their last 11 home games

Angels are 3–9 in their last 12 road games

Alcantara’s home ERA: 2.77

Ureña’s road ERA: 5.61

Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Angels games

Marlins are 7–2 in Alcantara’s last nine starts

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         7.5

Miami Marlins                  – 152

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Venue: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts

Scheduled First Pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET

Broadcast: NBC Sports California, NESN, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — BOSTON, MA

Temperature: 82°F at first pitch

Humidity: 64%

Wind: 10 mph blowing out toward the Green Monster

Conditions: Clear, warm afternoon

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; warm air + breeze toward left field could boost doubles and wall‑ball hits

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Athletics — RHP Joey Estes (“Jump”)

2026 Season: 4–9, 4.71 ERA, 1.34 WHIP

Strengths: Rising fastball, competitive mound presence, improving slider

Concerns: Fenway’s left‑field dimensions; struggles vs left‑handed hitters

Notes: Estes has allowed 3+ runs in five of his last seven starts.

Boston Red Sox — RHP Ryan Bennett

2026 Season: 8–5, 3.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Strong command, effective cutter, keeps ball on the ground

Concerns: Occasional trouble finishing innings; A’s aggressive baserunning

Notes: Bennett has a 2.91 ERA at Fenway this season and has pitched at least six innings in four straight starts.

INJURY REPORT

Athletics

Ken Waldichuk — 60‑day IL (elbow)

Kyle Muller — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Lawrence Butler — Day‑to‑day (wrist)

Mason Miller — Out (lat strain)

Boston Red Sox

Chris Martin — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Garrett Whitlock — Out (elbow)

Wilyer Abreu — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Brennan Bernardino — 10‑day IL (back)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Oakland Athletics — Last 10 Games

Record: 3–7

Offense: 3.6 runs per game

Pitching: 5.12 ERA

Trend: Inconsistent offense; bullpen struggling late in games

Boston Red Sox — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.4 runs per game

Pitching: 3.71 ERA

Trend: Strong home performance; Devers and Casas driving run production

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Red Sox lead 17–6

At Fenway Park: Red Sox lead 10–2

Last Meeting (May 2026): Red Sox swept 3–0

Key Trend: Boston’s left‑handed power consistently overwhelms Oakland pitching at Fenway

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Joey Estes vs Rafael Devers

Devers’ elite left‑handed power vs Estes’ rising fastball. Fenway’s dimensions favor Devers, who has homered twice off Oakland pitching this season.

2. Ryan Bennett vs Brent Rooker

Rooker’s pull power vs Bennett’s cutter. Bennett must avoid middle‑in mistakes; Rooker thrives on elevated fastballs.

3. Triston Casas vs A’s Bullpen

Casas has a .318 average at Fenway this season and has punished late‑inning right‑handers.

4. Esteury Ruiz vs Connor Wong

Ruiz’s speed vs Wong’s strong throwing arm. Ruiz’s baserunning could be Oakland’s best path to manufacturing runs.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Athletics

Strengths: Speed, athletic outfield, improving young core

Concerns: Pitching depth, bullpen volatility, inconsistent run production

Keys to Win:

Estes must limit early damage

Ruiz/Gelof must create pressure on bases

Keep Devers/Casas from exploiting Fenway’s left‑field wall

Boston Red Sox

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong home splits, Bennett’s command

Concerns: Middle‑relief injuries

Keys to Win:

Bennett must work ahead in counts

Devers/Casas must drive early run production

Attack Oakland’s bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Red Sox are 9–3 in their last 12 home games

Athletics are 2–8 in their last 10 road games

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Red Sox games

Red Sox are 7–1 in Bennett’s last eight starts

Athletics are 3–10 in Estes’ last 13 starts

Devers has reached base in 15 straight games

Game Odds

Athletics                              9

Boston Red Sox                 – 255

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026