Jung will be eligible to return on August 1

Arlington, Texas — The Texas Rangers today announced the following transactions prior to Saturday night’s game against the Seattle Mariners:

• Third baseman Josh Jung placed on 10-day Injured List (left calf strain), retroactive to July 22
• Infielder Josh Smith recalled from Triple-A Round Rock

Jung exited the Rangers’ game on Tuesday vs. Chicago-AL after 3 innings due to the left calf injury and has not played in the club’s past two contests. He has batted .294/.361/.441/.802 with 9 home runs, 23 doubles, and 35 RBI over 92 games for Texas this season, ranking among American League leaders in multi-hit games (T2nd, 32), batting average (3rd, .294), doubles (T3rd, 23), and hits (T9th, 104). Jung’s .375 batting average in home games is tied with Houston’s Yordan Alvarez for the highest figure in the Majors. The first date that Jung would be eligible to return to the active roster is August 1.

Smith will be in his third stint with the Rangers this season, also Opening Day-June 18 and July 1-8. He has batted .230 with one home run and 8 RBI over 40 games for Texas in 2026, seeing the bulk of his defensive action at second base (34 games/30 starts), while also appearing at leftfield (3 games/one start), third base (2 games), first base (one game/start), and designated hitter (2 games). In 9 games for Round Rock this month, Smith batted .206 (7-34) with one double, one RBI, 4 walks, and 2 stolen bases.

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

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced today that Miami Marlins Minor League pitcher Eiver Mosquera, who is currently on the roster of the Single-A Jupiter Hammerheads of the Florida State League, has received an 80-game suspension without pay after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance enhancing substance, in violation of the Joint Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. The suspension of Mosquera is effective immediately.

Venue: Target Field – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~38,500

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:10 PM CT / 4:10 PM PT

Weather Forecast (Minneapolis, MN)

Temperature: 84°F Humidity: 58% Wind: 8 mph WNW (blowing toward left field) Rain Chance: 15% Conditions: Warm, mild breeze — slightly hitter‑friendly for right‑handed pull hitters.

Injury Report

Athletics

Zack Gelof – 2B: Day‑to‑day, hamstring tightness

Shea Langeliers – C: Active, minor knee soreness

Mason Miller – RHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder fatigue

Tyler Soderstrom – 1B/OF: Day‑to‑day, wrist bruise

Ken Waldichuk – LHP: Out, elbow recovery

Minnesota Twins

Carlos Correa – SS: Day‑to‑day, back stiffness

Royce Lewis – 3B: Active, minor quad tightness

Bailey Ober – RHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

Max Kepler – OF: Day‑to‑day, ankle soreness

Jhoan Duran – RHP: Out, elbow inflammation

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Joey Barnett – RHP, Athletics

2026 Season: 4.33 ERA | 1.28 WHIP | 111.2 IP | 97 K | 32 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/slider/changeup; solid command; induces weak contact.

Strengths: Effective vs. right‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; strong slider usage.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Twins’ lefties (Kepler, Larnach, Julien) pose challenges.

Vs. Twins Lineup:

Minnesota’s patient approach can elevate Barnett’s pitch count.

Must avoid elevated fastballs to Lewis and Larnach.

Louie Paredes – RHP, Twins

2026 Season: 3.81 ERA | 1.25 WHIP | 108.1 IP | 102 K | 29 BB

Profile: Sinker/slider/curveball; induces ground balls; strong home splits.

Strengths: Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; efficient innings.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Athletics’ lefties (Soderstrom, Bleday) match up well.

Vs. Athletics Lineup:

Oakland’s inconsistent offense struggles vs. command‑heavy pitchers.

Paredes must avoid middle‑middle sinkers to Langeliers.

Key Player Matchups

Royce Lewis (MIN) vs. Joey Barnett

Lewis crushes elevated fastballs and sliders.

Barnett must rely on his changeup to disrupt timing.

Trevor Larnach (MIN) vs. Barnett

Larnach’s left‑handed power plays well at Target Field.

Barnett must avoid predictable fastball/slider sequences.

Shea Langeliers (OAK) vs. Louie Paredes

Langeliers’ power vs. righties is strong.

Paredes must keep the ball down to avoid extra‑base damage.

JJ Bleday (OAK) vs. Paredes

Bleday’s left‑handed swing matches well vs. sinkerballers.

Paredes’ slider is key to neutralizing him.

Recent Team Form

Oakland Athletics

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Road Record: 20–32

Offense: 4.2 runs/game; inconsistent; high strikeout rate

Pitching: 4.41 team ERA; bullpen unreliable

Trend: Competitive but streaky; offense depends heavily on Gelof/Langeliers.

Minnesota Twins

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 28–24

Offense: 4.7 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 3.98 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing timely hits.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Twins lead 17–13

At Target Field: Twins lead 10–6

Minnesota has won three of the last five meetings.

Games tend to be moderately high‑scoring (avg. 8.3 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Oakland Athletics

4–6 in last 10 games

3–7 in Barnett’s last ten starts

Under has hit in 6 of last 9 Athletics games

Minnesota Twins

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Paredes’ last seven starts

Over has hit in 5 of last 8 Twins games

Head‑to‑Head

Twins have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Target Field boosts left‑handed power

Game Odds

Athletics                              10.5

Minnesota Twins             – 158

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Citizens Bank Park – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~42,900

Scheduled First Pitch: 7:05 PM ET / 4:05 PM PT

Weather Forecast (Philadelphia, PA)

Temperature: 87°F Humidity: 68% Wind: 9 mph SW (blowing out toward right‑center) Rain Chance: 20% Conditions: Warm, humid, hitter‑friendly air — slight carry boost for left‑handed power bats.

Injury Report

New York Yankees

Aaron Judge – OF: Active, minor toe soreness

Juan Soto – OF: Day‑to‑day, wrist tightness

Gerrit Cole – RHP: 15‑day IL, elbow inflammation

Anthony Rizzo – 1B: Out, back issues

Clay Holmes – RHP: Day‑to‑day, shoulder fatigue

Philadelphia Phillies

Bryce Harper – 1B/OF: Active, minor quad tightness

Trea Turner – SS: Day‑to‑day, hamstring soreness

Zack Wheeler – RHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

Nick Castellanos – OF: Day‑to‑day, knee bruise

José Alvarado – LHP: Out, elbow recovery

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Ryan Weathers – LHP, Yankees

2026 Season: 4.18 ERA | 1.29 WHIP | 112.2 IP | 101 K | 33 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/slider/changeup; improved command; induces soft contact.

Strengths: Effective vs. left‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; strong road splits.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to right‑handed power; Phillies’ right‑handed core (Bohm, Castellanos, Turner) poses challenges.

Vs. Phillies Lineup:

Philadelphia’s aggressive approach can elevate Weathers’ pitch count.

Must avoid elevated fastballs to Harper and Bohm.

Tim Mayza – LHP, Phillies

2026 Season: 3.71 ERA | 1.27 WHIP | 89.1 IP | 78 K | 25 BB

Profile: Sinker/slider specialist; heavy ground‑ball profile; typically a multi‑inning opener/spot starter.

Strengths: Excellent vs. left‑handed hitters; induces ground balls; strong home splits.

Weaknesses: Limited stamina; vulnerable to right‑handed power; Yankees’ right‑handed core (Judge, Stanton, Volpe) is dangerous.

Vs. Yankees Lineup:

New York’s patient approach can extend at‑bats.

Must avoid middle‑middle sinkers to Judge.

Key Player Matchups

Aaron Judge (NYY) vs. Tim Mayza

Judge crushes left‑handed pitching (.302 vs LHP in 2026).

Mayza must rely on his slider to avoid extra‑base damage.

Juan Soto (NYY) vs. Mayza

Soto’s plate discipline challenges Mayza’s pitch efficiency.

If Soto plays, his left‑on‑left ability is elite.

Bryce Harper (PHI) vs. Ryan Weathers

Harper excels vs. elevated fastballs and changeups.

Weathers must keep the ball down to avoid home‑run danger.

Alec Bohm (PHI) vs. Weathers

Bohm’s contact ability vs. lefties is strong.

High‑leverage matchup for run production.

Recent Team Form

New York Yankees

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Road Record: 27–23

Offense: 4.9 runs/game; elite plate discipline; strong power

Pitching: 3.92 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing consistently.

Philadelphia Phillies

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Home Record: 29–22

Offense: 4.7 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 4.08 team ERA; bullpen inconsistent

Trend: Competitive but streaky; injuries impacting rotation depth.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Yankees lead 10–7

At Citizens Bank Park: Yankees lead 6–4

Yankees have won three of the last five meetings.

Games tend to be moderately high‑scoring (avg. 8.6 runs/game).

Betting Trends

New York Yankees

6–4 in last 10 games

5–2 in Weathers’ last seven starts

Over has hit in 6 of last 9 Yankees games

Philadelphia Phillies

5–5 in last 10 home games

3–4 in Mayza’s last seven appearances

Under has hit in 5 of last 8 Phillies games

Head‑to‑Head

Yankees have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Citizens Bank Park boosts left‑handed power

Game Odds

New York Yankees           – 122

Philadelphia Phillies      9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

BOSTON, MA – The Boston Red Sox today acquired infielder Curtis Mead from the Washington Nationals, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Connelly Early.

Mead, 25, ranks 10^th among qualified right-handed hitters in slugging percentage (.500) and 12^th in OPS (.852). The right-handed hitter has played in 87 games for the Nationals, batting .254 (72-for-284) with a .352 on-base percentage, 49 runs scored, 17 doubles, one triple, 17 home runs, 48 RBI, 39 walks, and six stolen bases. He has made 42 starts this season at third base, 19 at first base, and one at second base. In 16 games this July, Mead is slashing .367/.465/.650/1.115 with 13 runs scored, six doubles, one triple, three home runs, nine RBI, and 11 walks.

A native of Australia, Mead was originally signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an international free agent on May 4, 2018, after playing 58 games with the Adelaide Bite in the Australian Baseball League (2017-18). In 239 career Major League games with the Tampa Bay Rays (2023-25), Chicago White Sox (2025), and Nationals (2026), he has hit .244 (178-for-729) while making 99 starts at third base, 42 at first base, 35 at second base, and three as the designated hitter.

Early, 24, has gone 7-5 with a 3.44 ERA (35 ER/91.2 IP) with 93 strikeouts in 17 starts for the Red Sox this season. The left-hander was placed on the 15-Day Injured List on July 1 with left elbow inflammation. Selected by the Red Sox in the fifth round of the 2023 First-Year Player Draft, the Virginia native has posted a 3.24 ERA (40 ER/111.0 IP) with 122 strikeouts in 21 career Major League starts, all with the Red Sox (2025-26).

Venue: Oracle Park – San Francisco, California

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~41,900

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:05 PM PT / 9:05 PM ET

Weather Forecast (San Francisco, CA)

Temperature: 64°F Humidity: 72% Wind: 14 mph WNW (classic Oracle Park crosswind blowing toward right field) Rain Chance: <5% Conditions: Cool, breezy — pitcher‑friendly environment; suppresses home‑run carry to left field.

Injury Report

Los Angeles Angels

Mike Trout – OF: Out, back surgery recovery

Taylor Ward – OF: Day‑to‑day, hamstring tightness

Anthony Rendon – 3B: Out, chronic leg issues

Patrick Sandoval – LHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation

Carlos Estévez – RHP: Day‑to‑day, elbow soreness

San Francisco Giants

Michael Conforto – OF: Day‑to‑day, wrist soreness

Marco Luciano – SS: Active, minor quad tightness

Alex Cobb – RHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

LaMonte Wade Jr. – 1B: Out, knee sprain

Camilo Doval – RHP: Day‑to‑day, shoulder fatigue

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Reid Johnson – RHP, Angels

2026 Season: 4.47 ERA | 1.31 WHIP | 108.2 IP | 96 K | 34 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/slider/changeup; solid command; relies on weak contact.

Strengths: Keeps ball down; effective vs. right‑handed hitters; strong slider usage.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Giants’ lefties (Yastrzemski, Conforto if active, Wade’s replacement) pose challenges.

Vs. Giants Lineup:

San Francisco’s patient approach can elevate Johnson’s pitch count.

Must avoid elevated fastballs to Jorge Soler.

Robbie Ray – LHP, Giants

2026 Season: 3.68 ERA | 1.22 WHIP | 112.1 IP | 128 K | 39 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/slider combo; high‑strikeout lefty; volatile but dominant when sharp.

Strengths: Misses bats at elite rate; excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; thrives at Oracle Park.

Weaknesses: Occasional command lapses; Angels’ right‑handed bats (Drury, O’Hoppe) match up well.

Vs. Angels Lineup:

Angels struggle vs. elite left‑handed pitching.

Ray’s slider is a major weapon against a high‑strikeout lineup.

Key Player Matchups

Logan O’Hoppe (LAA) vs. Robbie Ray

O’Hoppe’s power vs. lefties is strong.

Ray must avoid middle‑middle sliders.

Brandon Drury (LAA) vs. Ray

Drury hits left‑handed fastballs well.

Ray’s elevated four‑seamer is the key counter.

Jorge Soler (SF) vs. Reid Johnson

Soler crushes right‑handed fastballs (.289 vs RHP FB in 2026).

Johnson must rely on his slider to neutralize him.

Mike Yastrzemski (SF) vs. Johnson

Yastrzemski’s left‑handed power plays well in Oracle’s right‑field jet stream.

Johnson must avoid predictable fastball/changeup sequences.

Recent Team Form

Los Angeles Angels

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Road Record: 18–33

Offense: 4.1 runs/game; inconsistent; high strikeout rate

Pitching: 4.72 team ERA; bullpen unreliable

Trend: Struggling; lineup lacks depth without Trout and Rendon.

San Francisco Giants

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 25–23

Offense: 4.5 runs/game; improving plate discipline

Pitching: 3.98 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Trending upward; rotation delivering quality starts.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Giants lead 15–12

At Oracle Park: Giants lead 9–5

Giants have won four of the last six meetings.

Games tend to be low‑scoring at Oracle (avg. 7.4 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Los Angeles Angels

3–7 in last 10 games

2–6 in Johnson’s last eight starts

Under has hit in 5 of last 8 Angels road games

San Francisco Giants

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Ray’s last seven starts

Under has hit in 6 of last 9 Giants games

Head‑to‑Head

Giants have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Under has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Oracle Park suppresses home‑run totals

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         9

San Francisco Giants      – 123

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Busch Stadium – St. Louis, Missouri

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~45,500

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:15 PM CT / 4:15 PM PT

Weather Forecast (St. Louis, MO)

Temperature: 89°F Humidity: 64% Wind: 8 mph SSW (blowing out toward left‑center) Rain Chance: 20% Conditions: Hot, humid Midwest evening — slight carry boost for right‑handed power hitters.

Injury Report

Cincinnati Reds

Elly De La Cruz – SS: Active, minor shoulder tightness

Matt McLain – 2B: Day‑to‑day, hamstring soreness

Nick Lodolo – LHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

TJ Friedl – OF: Day‑to‑day, wrist bruise

Alexis Díaz – RHP: Out, elbow inflammation

St. Louis Cardinals

Paul Goldschmidt – 1B: Active, minor back stiffness

Nolan Arenado – 3B: Day‑to‑day, knee soreness

Sonny Gray – RHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder fatigue

Willson Contreras – C: Day‑to‑day, thumb bruise

Ryan Helsley – RHP: Out, elbow recovery

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Hunter Greene – RHP, Reds

2026 Season: 3.88 ERA | 1.24 WHIP | 122.1 IP | 148 K | 39 BB

Profile: Upper‑90s fastball, slider, occasional changeup; elite strikeout ability.

Strengths: Misses bats at elite rate; dominant vs. right‑handed hitters; strong road strikeout numbers.

Weaknesses: Occasional home‑run susceptibility; Cardinals’ right‑handed power (Goldschmidt, Arenado) is dangerous.

Vs. Cardinals Lineup:

St. Louis struggles vs. elite velocity.

Greene’s slider must be sharp to neutralize Arenado.

Andre Pallante – RHP, Cardinals

2026 Season: 3.74 ERA | 1.28 WHIP | 109.2 IP | 89 K | 33 BB

Profile: Sinker/slider/changeup; induces ground balls; strong command.

Strengths: Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; strong home splits.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Reds’ lefties (Fraley, Benson) match up well.

Vs. Reds Lineup:

Cincinnati’s aggressive approach can elevate Pallante’s pitch count.

Must avoid middle‑middle sinkers to De La Cruz.

Key Player Matchups

Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Andre Pallante

De La Cruz crushes sinkers and elevated fastballs.

Pallante must rely on his slider to disrupt timing.

Christian Encarnacion‑Strand (CIN) vs. Pallante

CES’s power vs. righties is dangerous.

Pallante must avoid predictable sinker/slider sequences.

Paul Goldschmidt (STL) vs. Hunter Greene

Goldschmidt excels vs. high‑velocity fastballs.

Greene must rely on his slider to neutralize him.

Nolan Arenado (STL) vs. Greene

Arenado’s bat speed matches well vs. elite velocity.

Greene must avoid elevated fastballs in hitter‑friendly conditions.

Recent Team Form

Cincinnati Reds

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Road Record: 23–30

Offense: 4.4 runs/game; inconsistent; high strikeout rate

Pitching: 4.29 team ERA; bullpen unreliable

Trend: Competitive but streaky; offense depends heavily on De La Cruz.

St. Louis Cardinals

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 29–23

Offense: 4.7 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 3.96 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing timely hits.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Cardinals lead 20–15

At Busch Stadium: Cardinals lead 11–7

St. Louis has won four of the last six meetings.

Games tend to be moderately high‑scoring (avg. 8.6 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Cincinnati Reds

4–6 in last 10 games

5–5 in Greene’s last ten starts

Under has hit in 6 of last 9 Reds games

St. Louis Cardinals

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Pallante’s last seven starts

Over has hit in 5 of last 8 Cardinals games

Head‑to‑Head

Cardinals have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Busch Stadium boosts right‑handed power in summer conditions

Game Odds

Cincinnati Reds                 8

St. Louis Cardinals           – 107

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Globe Life Field – Arlington, Texas

Surface: Artificial turf

Capacity: ~40,300

Scheduled First Pitch: 4:05 PM CT / 2:05 PM PT

Weather Forecast (Arlington, TX)

Temperature: 98°F Humidity: 48% Wind: 11 mph SSW Rain Chance: 10% Conditions: Extremely hot Texas afternoon — roof expected to be closed, eliminating weather impact on ball flight.

Injury Report

Seattle Mariners

Julio Rodríguez – OF: Day‑to‑day, wrist soreness

Cal Raleigh – C: Active, minor knee tightness

George Kirby – RHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation

Ty France – 1B: Day‑to‑day, back stiffness

Matt Brash – RHP: Out, elbow rehab

Texas Rangers

Corey Seager – SS: Day‑to‑day, hamstring tightness

Adolis García – OF: Active, minor quad soreness

Jacob deGrom – RHP: Out, elbow recovery

Josh Jung – 3B: 10‑day IL, wrist sprain

Jonathan Hernández – RHP: Day‑to‑day, shoulder fatigue

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Bryan Woo – RHP, Mariners

2026 Season: 3.86 ERA | 1.23 WHIP | 109.1 IP | 104 K | 28 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/sinker/slider; strong command; induces weak contact.

Strengths: Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; strong road splits.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Rangers’ lefties (Seager, Lowe) pose challenges.

Vs. Rangers Lineup:

Texas’ aggressive approach can elevate Woo’s pitch count.

Woo must avoid elevated sinkers to García and Langford.

Nathan Eovaldi – RHP, Rangers

2026 Season: 3.59 ERA | 1.18 WHIP | 112.2 IP | 117 K | 29 BB

Profile: Upper‑90s fastball, splitter, cutter; veteran command; strong home splits.

Strengths: Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; induces soft contact; elite pitch mix.

Weaknesses: Occasional home‑run susceptibility; Mariners’ lefties (Crawford, Raley) match up well.

Vs. Mariners Lineup:

Seattle’s patient approach can extend at‑bats.

Must avoid middle‑middle cutters to Julio Rodríguez.

Key Player Matchups

Julio Rodríguez (SEA) vs. Nathan Eovaldi

Julio crushes high‑velocity fastballs (.298 vs 95+ mph in 2026).

Eovaldi must rely on splitter/cutter to disrupt timing.

Cal Raleigh (SEA) vs. Eovaldi

Raleigh’s left‑handed power plays well indoors.

Eovaldi must avoid elevated cutters.

Corey Seager (TEX) vs. Bryan Woo

Seager excels vs. sinkers and elevated fastballs.

Woo’s slider is key to neutralizing Seager.

Adolis García (TEX) vs. Woo

García’s power vs. righties is dangerous.

Woo must avoid predictable fastball/slider sequences.

Recent Team Form

Seattle Mariners

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Road Record: 22–30

Offense: 4.3 runs/game; inconsistent; high strikeout rate

Pitching: 4.12 team ERA; bullpen shaky

Trend: Competitive but streaky; offense depends heavily on Julio.

Texas Rangers

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 29–23

Offense: 4.9 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 3.98 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing timely hits.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Rangers lead 20–16

At Globe Life Field: Rangers lead 11–7

Texas has won four of the last six meetings.

Games tend to be moderately high‑scoring indoors (avg. 8.4 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Seattle Mariners

4–6 in last 10 games

3–7 in Woo’s last ten starts

Under has hit in 6 of last 9 Mariners games

Texas Rangers

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Eovaldi’s last seven starts

Over has hit in 5 of last 8 Rangers games

Head‑to‑Head

Rangers have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Globe Life Field boosts right‑handed power

Game Odds

Seattle Mariners              – 109

Texas Rangers                    7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field – Chicago, Illinois

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~40,600

Scheduled First Pitch: 6:10 PM CT / 4:10 PM PT

Weather Forecast (Chicago, IL)

Temperature: 85°F Humidity: 61% Wind: 10 mph WSW (blowing out toward left‑center) Rain Chance: 20% Conditions: Warm, hitter‑friendly air; slight carry boost for right‑handed power bats.

Injury Report

Houston Astros

Yordan Alvarez – OF/DH: Day‑to‑day, knee soreness

Kyle Tucker – OF: Active, minor wrist tightness

Framber Valdez – LHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

Jeremy Peña – SS: Day‑to‑day, shoulder bruise

Ryan Pressly – RHP: Out, elbow inflammation

Chicago White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. – OF: Active, minor quad tightness

Yoán Moncada – 3B: Day‑to‑day, back stiffness

Garrett Crochet – LHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder fatigue

Andrew Vaughn – 1B: Day‑to‑day, ankle soreness

Michael Kopech – RHP: Out, elbow recovery

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Hunter Brown – RHP, Astros

2026 Season: 4.22 ERA | 1.29 WHIP | 117.2 IP | 128 K | 38 BB

Profile: Mid‑90s fastball, curveball, slider; high‑strikeout upside; inconsistent command.

Strengths: Generates whiffs; curveball is elite; strong vs. right‑handed hitters.

Weaknesses: Walks can pile up; vulnerable to left‑handed power; White Sox lefties (Moncada, Sheets) match well.

Vs. White Sox Lineup:

Chicago’s aggressive approach can elevate Brown’s pitch count.

Must avoid elevated fastballs to Robert Jr. and Eloy Jiménez.

Shane Burke – RHP, White Sox

2026 Season: 3.71 ERA | 1.24 WHIP | 113.1 IP | 101 K | 29 BB

Profile: Sinker/slider/changeup; induces ground balls; strong home splits.

Strengths: Excellent vs. right‑handed hitters; keeps ball down; efficient innings.

Weaknesses: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Astros’ lefties (Alvarez, Tucker) are dangerous.

Vs. Astros Lineup:

Houston’s patient approach can extend at‑bats.

Burke must avoid middle‑middle sinkers to Alvarez.

Key Player Matchups

Yordan Alvarez (HOU) vs. Shane Burke

Alvarez crushes sinkers and sliders (.310 vs RHP in 2026).

Burke must keep pitches low to avoid home‑run danger.

Kyle Tucker (HOU) vs. Burke

Tucker’s left‑handed power plays well in Chicago’s summer air.

Burke’s changeup is key to neutralizing Tucker.

Luis Robert Jr. (CHW) vs. Hunter Brown

Robert excels vs. high‑velocity fastballs.

Brown must rely on his curveball to disrupt timing.

Eloy Jiménez (CHW) vs. Brown

Jiménez’s power vs. righties is dangerous.

Brown must avoid predictable fastball/slider sequences.

Recent Team Form

Houston Astros

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Road Record: 24–29

Offense: 4.6 runs/game; inconsistent but explosive

Pitching: 4.28 team ERA; bullpen shaky

Trend: Competitive but streaky; offense depends heavily on Alvarez/Tucker.

Chicago White Sox

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 30–21

Offense: 4.8 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 3.94 team ERA; bullpen improving

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing timely hits.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Astros lead 17–14

At Guaranteed Rate Field: Astros lead 9–7

Astros have won three of the last five meetings.

Games tend to be moderately high‑scoring (avg. 8.5 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Houston Astros

5–5 in last 10 games

4–6 in Brown’s last ten starts

Over has hit in 6 of last 9 Astros games

Chicago White Sox

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Burke’s last seven starts

Over has hit in 5 of last 8 White Sox games

Head‑to‑Head

Astros have won 6 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 7 of last 10 matchups

Guaranteed Rate Field boosts right‑handed power

GAME ODDS

Houston Astros                 8.5

Chicago White Sox          – 122

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026

Venue: Fenway Park – Boston, Massachusetts

Surface: Natural grass

Capacity: ~37,700

Scheduled First Pitch: 4:10 PM ET / 1:10 PM PT

Weather Forecast (Boston, MA)

Temperature: 84°F Humidity: 66% Wind: 7 mph SW (blowing out toward the Green Monster) Rain Chance: 15% Conditions: Warm, slightly humid; ball expected to carry well to left field.

Injury Report

Toronto Blue Jays

Bo Bichette – SS: Day‑to‑day, hamstring tightness

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. – 1B: Active, minor wrist soreness

Kevin Gausman – RHP: 15‑day IL, shoulder inflammation

Danny Jansen – C: Day‑to‑day, thumb bruise

Jordan Romano – RHP: Out, elbow recovery

Boston Red Sox

Rafael Devers – 3B: Active, minor quad soreness

Triston Casas – 1B: Day‑to‑day, ankle soreness

Brayan Bello – RHP: 15‑day IL, forearm strain

Tyler O’Neill – OF: Day‑to‑day, back stiffness

Kenley Jansen – RHP: Out, shoulder fatigue

Pitching Matchup Breakdown

Dylan Cease – RHP, Blue Jays

2026 Season: 4.09 ERA | 1.28 WHIP | 118.2 IP | 142 K | 42 BB

Profile: Four‑seam/slider/curve; elite strikeout ability; inconsistent command.

Strengths: Generates whiffs at elite rate; slider is devastating vs. right‑handed hitters.

Weaknesses: Walks can pile up; vulnerable to left‑handed power; Fenway’s dimensions challenge fly‑ball pitchers.

Vs. Red Sox Lineup:

Boston’s left‑handed bats (Devers, Casas, Duran) match well vs. Cease’s fastball.

Cease must avoid elevated sliders to Devers.

Sonny Gray – RHP, Red Sox

2026 Season: 3.62 ERA | 1.19 WHIP | 116.1 IP | 118 K | 30 BB

Profile: Sinker/slider/curveball; excellent command; strong home splits.

Strengths: Keeps ball down; induces weak contact; elite vs. right‑handed hitters.

Weaknesses: Occasional trouble vs. aggressive left‑handed hitters; Toronto’s lefties (Schneider, Varsho) match up well.

Vs. Blue Jays Lineup:

Toronto’s inconsistent offense struggles vs. command‑heavy pitchers.

Gray’s sinker/slider combo is ideal for Fenway.

Key Player Matchups

Rafael Devers (BOS) vs. Dylan Cease

Devers crushes high‑velocity fastballs and elevated sliders.

Cease must rely on his curveball to disrupt timing.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Sonny Gray

Guerrero’s power vs. righties remains elite.

Gray must avoid middle‑middle sinkers.

Jarren Duran (BOS) vs. Cease

Duran’s speed and contact ability challenge Cease’s command.

Cease’s slider is key to neutralizing Duran.

Daulton Varsho (TOR) vs. Gray

Varsho’s left‑handed power plays well at Fenway.

Gray must keep the ball down to avoid extra‑base damage.

Recent Team Form

Toronto Blue Jays

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Road Record: 22–30

Offense: 4.2 runs/game; inconsistent; struggles with RISP

Pitching: 4.37 team ERA; bullpen unreliable

Trend: Competitive but inconsistent; offense depends heavily on Guerrero/Bichette.

Boston Red Sox

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 29–22

Offense: 4.9 runs/game; strong situational hitting

Pitching: 3.98 team ERA; bullpen stabilizing

Trend: Playing confident baseball; lineup producing timely hits.

Series History

2024–2026 Combined: Red Sox lead 18–14

At Fenway Park: Red Sox lead 10–6

Boston has won four of the last five meetings.

Games tend to be high‑scoring at Fenway (avg. 9.3 runs/game).

Betting Trends

Toronto Blue Jays

4–6 in last 10 games

3–7 in Cease’s last ten starts

Over has hit in 6 of last 9 Blue Jays games

Boston Red Sox

6–4 in last 10 home games

5–2 in Gray’s last seven starts

Over has hit in 5 of last 8 Red Sox games

Head‑to‑Head

Red Sox have won 7 of last 10 meetings

Over has hit in 6 of last 10 matchups

Fenway Park boosts run scoring

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             – 109

Boston Red Sox                 7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026