Venue: Yankee Stadium, Bronx, New York

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports South, YES Network, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — BRONX, NY

Temperature: 79°F at first pitch

Humidity: 61%

Wind: 8 mph blowing out to right field

Conditions: Clear, warm summer night

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for left‑handed pull hitters; wind toward the short porch boosts HR probability

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Atlanta Braves — LHP Chris Sale

2026 Season: 11–5, 3.41 ERA, 1.12 WHIP

Strengths: Slider dominance, elite strikeout rate, veteran poise

Concerns: Occasional command lapses; Yankees’ right‑handed power bats

Notes: Sale has a 2.77 ERA over his last seven starts; Braves are 6–1 in that span.

New York Yankees — RHP Gerrit Cole

2026 Season: 12–6, 3.28 ERA, 1.09 WHIP

Strengths: Power fastball, elite curveball, strong home splits

Concerns: Braves’ left‑handed bats; occasional HR issues at Yankee Stadium

Notes: Cole owns a 2.91 ERA at home this season and has allowed two runs or fewer in five of his last six starts.

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Braves

Spencer Strider — Out (elbow)

Max Fried — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Travis d’Arnaud — Day‑to‑day (back)

Reynaldo López — 10‑day IL (hamstring)

New York Yankees

Nestor Cortes — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Clarke Schmidt — Out (lat)

Oswald Peraza — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

Jonathan Loáisiga — 60‑day IL (elbow)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Atlanta Braves — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.2 runs per game

Pitching: 3.61 ERA

Trend: Elite lineup production; bullpen stabilizing despite injuries

New York Yankees — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.8 runs per game

Pitching: 3.74 ERA

Trend: Judge and Soto carrying offense; Cole anchoring rotation

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Braves lead 10–8

At Yankee Stadium: Yankees lead 5–4

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

Key Trend: Braves’ left‑handed power has historically matched up well against Yankees pitching

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Chris Sale vs Aaron Judge

Judge’s elite power vs Sale’s slider. Sale must avoid middle‑in fastballs; Judge has homered twice off Sale in past meetings.

2. Gerrit Cole vs Matt Olson

Olson’s left‑handed power vs Cole’s fastball/curveball mix. Olson thrives against high‑velocity mistakes.

3. Ronald Acuña Jr. vs Yankees Bullpen

Acuña’s speed and power vs a Yankees bullpen missing key arms. Acuña has a .312 career average vs New York.

4. Juan Soto vs Braves Pitching

Soto’s plate discipline vs Sale’s swing‑and‑miss arsenal. Soto has reached base in 18 of his last 20 games.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Atlanta Braves

Strengths: Deep lineup, elite left‑handed power, Sale’s dominance

Concerns: Bullpen depth, injuries to rotation

Keys to Win:

Sale must neutralize Judge/Soto early

Olson/Riley must capitalize on Cole’s occasional HR issues

Braves must avoid late‑inning bullpen exposure

New York Yankees

Strengths: Judge/Soto tandem, Cole’s home dominance, strong defensive outfield

Concerns: Middle‑relief instability, inconsistent bottom of lineup

Keys to Win:

Cole must limit Braves’ left‑handed bats

Judge/Soto must drive early run production

Yankees must pressure Braves’ bullpen late

BETTING TRENDS

Braves are 8–3 in Sale’s last 11 starts

Yankees are 9–4 in Cole’s last 13 starts

Over has hit in 6 of the last 9 Braves games

Yankees are 7–2 in their last nine home games

Braves are 5–1 in their last six road games

Judge has homered in 4 of his last 7 games

Game Odds

Atlanta Braves                  – 138

New York Yankees           7.5

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Venue: Nationals Park, Washington, D.C.

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Ohio, MASN, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — WASHINGTON, D.C.

Temperature: 81°F at first pitch

Humidity: 66%

Wind: 5–7 mph blowing out to left field

Conditions: Clear, warm summer night

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; warm air + modest wind could help fly balls carry

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Cincinnati Reds — RHP Corbin Burns

2026 Season: 9–7, 3.54 ERA, 1.12 WHIP

Strengths: Elite cutter, high strikeout rate, strong command

Concerns: Occasional home‑run vulnerability in hitter‑friendly parks

Notes: Burns has a 2.91 ERA over his last six starts; Reds are 4–2 in that span.

Washington Nationals — RHP Luis Alvarez

2026 Season: 5–6, 4.28 ERA, 1.31 WHIP

Strengths: Heavy sinker, induces ground balls, competitive in tight games

Concerns: Struggles vs left‑handed hitters; inconsistent second‑time‑through‑order

Notes: Alvarez has allowed 3+ runs in four of his last five starts.

INJURY REPORT

Cincinnati Reds

Hunter Greene — 15‑day IL (shoulder)

Nick Lodolo — Out (forearm)

Will Benson — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

Graham Ashcraft — 60‑day IL (back)

Washington Nationals

MacKenzie Gore — 15‑day IL (elbow)

Josiah Gray — Out (shoulder)

Victor Robles — Day‑to‑day (knee)

Trey Lipscomb — 10‑day IL (wrist)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Cincinnati Reds — Last 10 Games

Record: 5–5

Offense: 4.4 runs per game

Pitching: 4.09 ERA

Trend: Burns stabilizing rotation; lineup inconsistent but improving

Washington Nationals — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: 4.9 runs per game

Pitching: 4.02 ERA

Trend: Young core producing; bullpen showing late‑inning strength

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Reds lead 13–10

At Nationals Park: Nationals lead 6–5

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

Key Trend: Reds’ speed and baserunning have consistently pressured Washington’s defense

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Corbin Burns vs CJ Abrams

Abrams’ speed and contact ability vs Burns’ cutter. Burns must keep the ball down to avoid Abrams sparking early rallies.

2. Luis Alvarez vs Elly De La Cruz

De La Cruz’s power/speed combo vs Alvarez’s sinker. If Alvarez leaves pitches elevated, De La Cruz can change the game instantly.

3. Lane Thomas vs Reds Bullpen

Thomas has hit Cincinnati relievers well historically (.311 career average). Reds’ late‑inning pitching remains volatile.

4. Spencer Steer vs James Wood

Steer’s gap power vs Wood’s elite range in left field. Wood’s defense could prevent extra‑base damage.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Cincinnati Reds

Strengths: Speed, athleticism, Burns’ dominance, improved infield defense

Concerns: Bullpen inconsistency, streaky offense

Keys to Win:

Burns must work deep into the game

De La Cruz/McLain must set the tone early

Limit Thomas/Wood in middle‑order situations

Washington Nationals

Strengths: Young, explosive lineup; strong home performance; aggressive baserunning

Concerns: Alvarez’s inconsistency; bullpen overuse

Keys to Win:

Alvarez must avoid early damage

Abrams/Thomas must pressure Reds’ defense

Attack Reds’ bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Reds are 7–3 in Burns’ last 10 starts

Nationals are 8–4 in their last 12 home games

Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Nationals games

Reds are 3–8 in their last 11 road games

Nationals are 10–5 in Alvarez’s last 15 home starts

GAME ODDS

Cincinnati Reds                                 – 143

Washington Nationals                   8.5

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Venue: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET

Broadcast: Sportsnet, NBC Sports Philadelphia, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — PHILADELPHIA, PA

Temperature: 83°F at first pitch

Humidity: 58%

Wind: 7 mph blowing out to right‑center

Conditions: Clear summer evening

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly; warm air + wind toward the power alley could boost home‑run potential

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

Toronto Blue Jays — RHP Max Scherzer

2026 Season: 6–8, 4.32 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Strengths: Veteran command, slider effectiveness, competitive fire

Concerns: Reduced velocity, occasional long‑ball issues

Notes: Scherzer has pitched well in his last three starts (2.89 ERA), showing improved fastball placement.

Philadelphia Phillies — RHP Aaron Nola

2026 Season: 10–7, 3.61 ERA, 1.14 WHIP

Strengths: Curveball depth, elite strikeout‑to‑walk ratio

Concerns: Occasional early‑inning command lapses

Notes: Nola has a 2.98 ERA at home this season and has historically dominated Toronto (career 2.47 ERA vs Blue Jays).

INJURY REPORT

Toronto Blue Jays

Jordan Romano — 15‑day IL (elbow)

Yusei Kikuchi — Out (shoulder)

Alejandro Kirk — Day‑to‑day (back)

Erik Swanson — 60‑day IL (forearm)

Philadelphia Phillies

Ranger Suárez — 15‑day IL (hamstring)

Orion Kerkering — Out (elbow)

Cristian Pache — Day‑to‑day (ankle)

José Alvarado — 60‑day IL (lat)

RECENT TEAM FORM

Toronto Blue Jays — Last 10 Games

Record: 4–6

Offense: 3.8 runs per game

Pitching: 4.61 ERA

Trend: Inconsistent lineup; bullpen struggling without Romano

Philadelphia Phillies — Last 10 Games

Record: 7–3

Offense: 5.1 runs per game

Pitching: 3.74 ERA

Trend: Strong home play; Harper and Turner driving offense

SERIES HISTORY

2023–2026: Phillies lead 12–9

At Citizens Bank Park: Phillies lead 7–4

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

Key Trend: Philadelphia’s right‑handed power bats have consistently produced against Toronto pitching

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Max Scherzer vs Bryce Harper

Harper has historically handled elite velocity well. Scherzer must rely on his slider and changeup to neutralize Harper’s pull power.

2. Aaron Nola vs Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Guerrero Jr. has struggled against Nola’s curveball in past meetings. Nola’s ability to get ahead early is crucial.

3. Bo Bichette vs Trea Turner

Two dynamic shortstops who impact both sides of the ball. Bichette’s bat‑to‑ball skills vs Turner’s speed and gap power.

4. Kyle Schwarber vs Blue Jays Bullpen

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

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

Toronto Blue Jays

Strengths: Veteran core, strong defensive outfield

Concerns: Bullpen depth, inconsistent run production

Keys to Win:

Scherzer must work deep into the game

Guerrero Jr. needs to produce early

Limit Harper/Schwarber damage with runners on

Philadelphia Phillies

Strengths: Deep lineup, strong home performance, Nola’s command

Concerns: Middle‑relief volatility

Keys to Win:

Nola must neutralize Toronto’s right‑handed bats

Harper/Turner set the tone early

Attack Toronto’s bullpen aggressively

BETTING TRENDS

Phillies are 8–3 in their last 11 home games

Blue Jays are 3–9 in their last 12 road games

Nola’s home ERA is 2.98

Scherzer’s road ERA is 4.71

Over has hit in 6 of the last 8 Phillies games

Phillies are 10–4 in Nola’s last 14 starts

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             9.5

Philadelphia Phillies`     – 161

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Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 p.m. ET

Broadcast: SNY, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV

WEATHER FORECAST — PITTSBURGH, PA

Temperature: 78°F at first pitch

Wind: 4–6 mph (light breeze toward left field)

Humidity: 63%

Conditions: Clear skies, ideal summer baseball weather

Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly with warm air and low wind resistance

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

New York Mets — RHP Christian Scott

2026 Season: 4–7, 4.21 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Strengths: Fastball command, swing‑and‑miss changeup

Concerns: Occasional home‑run susceptibility, struggles third time through lineup

Pittsburgh Pirates — RHP Jared Jones

2026 Season: 7–8, 3.68 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Strengths: Power fastball, elite strikeout rate

Concerns: High pitch counts, occasional command lapses

INJURY REPORT

New York Mets

Kodai Senga — Out (shoulder)

Luis Severino — 15‑day IL (lat strain)

Ronny Mauricio — Out (knee)

Tylor Megill — 15‑day IL (forearm)

Pittsburgh Pirates

Mitch Keller — 15‑day IL (elbow inflammation)

Ji‑Hwan Bae — Out (ankle)

Quinn Priester — 60‑day IL (shoulder)

Connor Joe — Day‑to‑day (hamstring)

RECENT TEAM FORM

New York Mets — Last 10 Games

Record: 4–6

Offense: Averaging 3.9 runs per game

Pitching: 4.52 ERA over last 10

Trend: Inconsistent offense; bullpen showing signs of fatigue

Pittsburgh Pirates — Last 10 Games

Record: 6–4

Offense: Averaging 4.7 runs per game

Pitching: 3.88 ERA over last 10

Trend: Strong home performances; lineup improving with Cruz and Reynolds heating up

SERIES HISTORY

2024–2026: Pirates lead 14–11

At PNC Park: Pirates lead 8–5

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

Key Trend: Pittsburgh’s pitching has consistently limited New York’s power bats at home

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Pete Alonso (NYM) vs Jared Jones (PIT)

Alonso’s power vs Jones’ elite velocity. Jones must avoid middle‑in fastballs; Alonso thrives on mistakes.

2. Oneil Cruz (PIT) vs Christian Scott (NYM)

Cruz’s left‑handed power vs Scott’s changeup. Cruz struggles with off‑speed away; Scott must exploit that.

3. Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs Ke’Bryan Hayes (PIT)

Two elite defenders and contact hitters. Lindor’s switch‑hitting gives him an edge in late‑inning matchups.

4. Bryan Reynolds (PIT) vs Mets Bullpen

Reynolds has historically hit Mets relievers well (.318 career average). New York’s late‑inning pitching is vulnerable.

TACTICAL OUTLOOK

New York Mets

Strengths: Veteran lineup, strong defensive infield

Concerns: Bullpen inconsistency, lack of timely hitting

Keys to Win:

Scott must limit walks

Alonso/Martinez need early production

Keep Cruz/Reynolds off the bases

Pittsburgh Pirates

Strengths: Athletic lineup, improving rotation depth

Concerns: Middle‑relief volatility

Keys to Win:

Jones must work ahead in counts

Cruz/Reynolds drive run creation

Avoid giving Alonso extra at‑bats with runners on

BETTING TRENDS

Pirates are 7–3 in their last 10 home games

Mets are 2–8 in their last 10 road games

Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Mets games

Pirates are 9–4 in Jared Jones’ last 13 starts

Mets are 3–9 in Christian Scott’s last 12 road starts

GAME ODDS

New York Mets                 9

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 120

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