Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field — Chicago, Illinois

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

Broadcast: NBC Sports Chicago / Bally Sports Detroit / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• DET: LHP Framber Valdez (3–7, 4.58 ERA)
• CWS: RHP Drew Kay (4–2, 3.66 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Guaranteed Rate Field — Chicago, IL

• Park Factor: One of MLB’s most hitter‑friendly parks
• Dimensions: 330 LF / 400 CF / 335 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts home runs to left and left‑center

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 78–81°F at first pitch
• Wind: 12–15 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: 57%
• Rain: <10%
• Impact: Strong boost to right‑handed power, especially vs. left‑handed pitching

This is a dangerous environment for Valdez, who allows contact and relies on ground balls.

INJURY REPORT

Detroit Tigers

• Riley Greene — Probable (ankle)
• Kerry Carpenter — OUT (back)
• Casey Mize — OUT (elbow)
• Javier Báez — Available
• Tarik Skubal — Available

Chicago White Sox

• Luis Robert Jr. — Probable (hamstring)
• Yoán Moncada — OUT (quad)
• Eloy Jiménez — OUT (shoulder)
• Garrett Crochet — OUT (elbow)
• Andrew Vaughn — Available

White Sox are missing two middle‑order bats, but Detroit’s injuries have been more damaging to run production.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

DETROIT TIGERS (22–36)

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Road Record: 10–19

Most Recent: Lost 6–4 to Chicago (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Strong starting pitching depth
• Good defensive infield
• Valdez capable of elite ground‑ball outings
• Greene heating up

Team Weaknesses

• Bottom‑five offense in MLB
• Poor road performance
• Bullpen inconsistency
• Lack of power without Carpenter

CHICAGO WHITE SOX (30–27)

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Home Record: 17–11

Most Recent: Won 6–4 vs. Detroit

Team Strengths

• Strong right‑handed power (Vaughn, Robert Jr., Colás)
• Kay emerging as a reliable rotation arm
• Excellent home‑field performance
• Improved bullpen in late May

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Jiménez + Moncada reduces depth
• Strikeout‑prone lineup
• Defense inconsistent at times
• Middle relief can be shaky

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

DET — LHP FRAMBER VALDEZ

2026 Stats: 3–7, 4.58 ERA, 1.39 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.0 IP, 12 ER, 14 K, 8 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (48%)
• Curveball (28%)
• Changeup (14%)
• Cutter (10%)

Matchup Notes

• White Sox crush left‑handed sinkers
• Wind blowing out to left is a major concern
• Valdez’s command has been inconsistent
• Ground‑ball rate still elite (55%), but elevated sinkers get punished

Edge: White Sox lineup

CWS — RHP DREW KAY

2026 Stats: 4–2, 3.66 ERA, 1.22 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.1 IP, 7 ER, 19 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (42%)
• Slider (34%)
• Changeup (14%)
• Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Tigers struggle vs. right‑handed sliders
• Kay’s command trending upward
• Detroit’s lineup lacks power threats
• Kay’s fly‑ball tendencies are mitigated by Detroit’s weak contact quality

Edge: Kay

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Framber Valdez

• Robert vs. sinkers: .311 AVG / .602 SLG
• Wind blowing out to left favors his power Advantage: Robert Jr.

Riley Greene (DET) vs. Drew Kay

• Greene hitting .298 over last 12 games
• But struggles vs. high‑spin sliders Advantage: Kay

Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Valdez

• Vaughn vs. lefties: .289 AVG / .515 SLG
• Perfect matchup vs. Valdez’s sinker Advantage: Vaughn

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• White Sox lead 17–13
• At Guaranteed Rate Field: White Sox lead 10–6
• Average combined runs: 9.0 per game

2026 Season Series

• White Sox lead 1–0 (6–4 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Detroit Tigers

• 2–7 in last 9 road games
• Under is 5–3 in last 8
• 1–6 in last 7 vs. AL Central

Chicago White Sox

• 6–1 in last 7 home games
• Over is 4–1 in last 5
• 5–2 in last 7 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• White Sox are 7–3 in last 10 meetings
• Over is 6–2 in last 8 at Guaranteed Rate Field

Game Odds

Detroit Tigers                    – 112

Chicago White Sox          8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Busch Stadium — St. Louis, Missouri

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

Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network / Bally Sports Midwest / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• CHC: RHP Ben Brown (4–3, 3.52 ERA)
• STL: RHP Gordon Leahy (3–2, 3.89 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Busch Stadium — St. Louis, MO

• Park Factor: Neutral leaning pitcher‑friendly
• Dimensions: 336 LF / 400 CF / 335 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Suppresses HRs to center; boosts doubles in gaps

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 79–82°F at first pitch
• Wind: 6–9 mph blowing in from left
• Humidity: 60%
• Rain: <10%
• Impact: Slight advantage to pitchers, especially fly‑ball arms like Brown

INJURY REPORT

Chicago Cubs

• Seiya Suzuki — OUT (hamstring)
• Dansby Swanson — Probable (wrist)
• Cody Bellinger — Available
• Justin Steele — OUT (forearm)
• Adbert Alzolay — Available

St. Louis Cardinals

• Nolan Arenado — Probable (back tightness)
• Lars Nootbaar — OUT (shoulder)
• Willson Contreras — OUT (hand)
• Ryan Helsley — Available
• Tommy Edman — Available

Both teams are missing key bats, but St. Louis is more depleted in the middle of the order.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

CHICAGO CUBS (31–27)

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Road Record: 14–15

Most Recent: Cubs 4, Cardinals 2 (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Strong rotation depth
• Improved bullpen in late May
• Good plate discipline
• Brown trending upward

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Suzuki hurts OBP
• Inconsistent run production
• Middle relief volatility
• Defensive lapses at times

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS (30–25)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Home Record: 16–11

Most Recent: Lost 4–2 to Cubs

Team Strengths

• Strong contact hitting
• Good bullpen back end (Helsley, Pallante)
• Solid infield defense
• Leahy showing improved command

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Contreras + Nootbaar reduces power
• Bottom‑third in HRs
• Inconsistent run production
• Rotation depth thin

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

CHC — RHP BEN BROWN

2026 Stats: 4–3, 3.52 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.0 IP, 6 ER, 22 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (47%)
• Curveball (28%)
• Slider (18%)
• Changeup (7%)

Matchup Notes

• Cardinals struggle vs. high‑spin four‑seamers
• Brown’s curveball is a major weapon vs. right‑handed hitters
• Busch Stadium suppresses HRs, helping Brown’s fly‑ball tendencies
• Vulnerable to left‑handed contact hitters (Gorman, Donovan)

Edge: Brown

STL — RHP GORDON LEAHY

2026 Stats: 3–2, 3.89 ERA, 1.26 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.1 IP, 9 ER, 14 K, 6 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (42%)
• Slider (30%)
• Four‑seam (18%)
• Changeup (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Cubs hit sinkers well (top‑10 vs. pitch type)
• Leahy’s slider must be sharp to neutralize Bellinger + Happ
• Ground‑ball tendencies help in Busch Stadium
• Walk rate remains a concern

Edge: Cubs lineup

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Cody Bellinger (CHC) vs. Gordon Leahy

• Bellinger vs. sinkers: .301 AVG / .551 SLG
• Leahy relies heavily on sinker Advantage: Bellinger

Nolan Gorman (STL) vs. Ben Brown

• Gorman vs. four‑seamers: .284 AVG / .590 SLG
• Brown’s fastball can be hittable when elevated Advantage: Gorman

Ian Happ (CHC) vs. Leahy

• Happ hitting .312 over last 15 games
• Excellent vs. right‑handed sliders Advantage: Happ

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Cubs lead 20–17
• At Busch Stadium: Cubs lead 10–8
• Average combined runs: 8.6 per game

2026 Season Series

• Cubs lead 1–0 (4–2 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Chicago Cubs

• 5–2 in last 7 games
• 4–1 in last 5 vs. NL Central
• Under is 6–3 in last 9

St. Louis Cardinals

• 4–2 in last 6 home games
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 3–6 in last 9 vs. teams above .500

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Cubs are 6–3 in last 9 meetings
• Under is 4–1 in last 5 at Busch Stadium

Game Odds

Chicago Cubs                     – 138

St. Louis Cardinals           8

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Citi Field — Queens, New York

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

Broadcast: SNY / Bally Sports Florida / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• MIA: RHP Trevor Phillips (3–5, 4.39 ERA)
• NYM: RHP Christian Scott (2–6, 4.12 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Citi Field — Queens, NY

• Park Factor: Pitcher‑friendly, suppresses HRs to center and right
• Dimensions: 335 LF / 408 CF / 330 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Favors pitchers with fly‑ball tendencies

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
• Wind: 10–14 mph blowing in from left field
• Humidity: 55%
• Rain: <10% chance
• Impact: Boost to pitchers, especially right‑handers; reduces HR carry

INJURY REPORT

Miami Marlins

• Jazz Chisholm Jr. — Probable (hamstring tightness)
• Jake Burger — OUT (wrist)
• Jesús Luzardo — OUT (forearm)
• Bryan De La Cruz — Available
• A.J. Puk — Available

New York Mets

• Francisco Lindor — Probable (ankle)
• Pete Alonso — OUT (hand fracture)
• Kodai Senga — OUT (shoulder)
• Starling Marte — Available
• Edwin Díaz — Available

Both teams are missing major power bats (Burger, Alonso), which further pushes this matchup toward a lower‑scoring profile.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

MIAMI MARLINS (26–32)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Road Record: 12–17

Most Recent: Lost 4–3 to Mets (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Strong contact hitting
• Improved bullpen in late May
• Good team speed
• Phillips trending upward

Team Weaknesses

• Missing middle‑order power
• Inconsistent run production
• Rotation depth thin without Luzardo
• Poor performance vs. right‑handed sliders

NEW YORK METS (24–33)

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Home Record: 13–16

Most Recent: Won 4–3 vs. Miami

Team Strengths

• Strong top‑of‑order OBP
• Scott generating more swing‑and‑miss lately
• Bullpen stabilizing (Díaz, Ottavino)
• Good defensive infield

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Alonso’s power
• Bottom‑third in MLB in HRs
• Inconsistent middle relief
• Struggles vs. high‑velocity fastballs

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

MIA — RHP TREVOR PHILLIPS

2026 Stats: 3–5, 4.39 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.0 IP, 7 ER, 18 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (46%)
• Slider (32%)
• Changeup (12%)
• Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Mets struggle vs. high‑spin sliders
• Citi Field suppresses HRs, helping Phillips’ fly‑ball tendencies
• Vulnerable to left‑handed contact hitters (McNeil, Nimmo)

Edge: Slight to Phillips

NYM — RHP CHRISTIAN SCOTT

2026 Stats: 2–6, 4.12 ERA, 1.24 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.1 IP, 8 ER, 20 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (44%)
• Slider (34%)
• Changeup (14%)
• Curveball (8%)

Matchup Notes

• Marlins struggle vs. right‑handed sliders
• Scott’s command improving
• Miami’s lineup missing power threats

Edge: Scott

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Jazz Chisholm Jr. (MIA) vs. Christian Scott

• Jazz vs. sliders: .238 AVG / .411 SLG
• Scott’s slider is his best pitch Advantage: Scott

Francisco Lindor (NYM) vs. Trevor Phillips

• Lindor heating up (.302 last 12 games)
• Phillips’ fastball can be hittable when elevated Advantage: Lindor

Bryan De La Cruz (MIA) vs. Scott

• De La Cruz vs. four‑seamers: .289 AVG / .512 SLG
• Wind blowing in reduces HR potential Advantage: Even

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Mets lead 17–14
• At Citi Field: Mets lead 10–6
• Average combined runs: 8.4 per game

2026 Season Series

• Mets lead 1–0 (4–3 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Miami Marlins

• 4–2 in last 6 road games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 3–7 in last 10 vs. NL East

New York Mets

• 3–6 in last 9 home games
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 4–1 in last 5 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Under is 5–2 in last 7 meetings
• Mets are 6–3 in last 9 at Citi Field

Game Odds

Miami Marlins                  7

New York Mets                 – 128

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, Florida

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

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

Probable Pitchers:

• LAA: LHP Reid Detmers (2–6, 4.71 ERA)
• TBR: RHP Drew Rasmussen (5–1, 2.98 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Tropicana Field — St. Petersburg, FL

• Type: Indoor, fixed dome
• Weather Impact: None — climate‑controlled
• Field Conditions: Fast turf, boosts ground‑ball singles and gap shots
• Ballpark Factor: Slightly pitcher‑friendly, suppresses home runs

Outside Weather (for travel context)

• Temperature: 86–89°F
• Humidity: 70%
• Wind: 10–14 mph (irrelevant indoors)

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles Angels

• Mike Trout — OUT (back)
• Anthony Rendon — OUT (shoulder)
• Logan O’Hoppe — Probable (hand)
• Luis Rengifo — Available
• José Soriano — OUT (elbow)

Tampa Bay Rays

• Wander Franco — OUT (administrative leave)
• Shane McClanahan — OUT (Tommy John rehab)
• Josh Lowe — Probable (quad)
• Yandy Díaz — Available
• Pete Fairbanks — Available

Tampa Bay is healthier and deeper; Angels remain without their franchise cornerstone.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

LOS ANGELES ANGELS (22–36)

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Road Record: 10–18

Most Recent: Lost 5–2 to Tampa Bay (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Young lineup showing flashes (Moniak, Neto, Schanuel)
• Detmers capable of swing‑and‑miss outings
• Improved bullpen in late May

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Trout + Rendon = major power void
• Bottom‑10 offense in MLB
• Inconsistent starting pitching
• Poor road performance

TAMPA BAY RAYS (35–19)

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Home Record: 20–9

Most Recent: Won 5–2 vs. Angels

Team Strengths

• Elite pitching depth
• Strong defensive efficiency
• Balanced lineup with speed + contact
• Rasmussen in top form

Team Weaknesses

• Middle‑order power inconsistent
• Bullpen occasionally shaky in 7th–8th innings
• Missing star‑level bat (Franco)

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

LAA — LHP REID DETMERS

2026 Stats: 2–6, 4.71 ERA, 1.36 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 15.2 IP, 10 ER, 17 K, 7 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (43%)
• Slider (32%)
• Curveball (15%)
• Changeup (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Rays hit left‑handed fastballs well
• Detmers’ slider is his key swing‑and‑miss pitch
• Tropicana Field helps suppress Detmers’ HR issues
• Vulnerable to right‑handed contact hitters (Díaz, Paredes)

Edge: Rays lineup

TBR — RHP DREW RASMUSSEN

2026 Stats: 5–1, 2.98 ERA, 1.07 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.0 IP, 4 ER, 19 K, 3 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Cutter (38%)
• Four‑seam (28%)
• Slider (22%)
• Curveball (12%)

Matchup Notes

• Angels struggle vs. cutters and sliders
• Rasmussen’s command has been elite
• Angels missing Trout makes this matchup even more favorable
• Ground‑ball tendencies play perfectly on Tropicana turf

Edge: Rasmussen

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Taylor Ward (LAA) vs. Rasmussen

• Ward vs. cutters: .244 AVG / .392 SLG
• Rasmussen’s cutter is his best pitch Advantage: Rasmussen

Yandy Díaz (TBR) vs. Detmers

• Díaz vs. lefties: .318 AVG / .511 SLG
• Detmers’ fastball command inconsistent Advantage: Díaz

Zach Neto (LAA) vs. Rasmussen

• Neto hitting .301 over last 14 games
• But struggles vs. high‑spin sliders Advantage: Rasmussen

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Rays lead 12–7
• At Tropicana Field: Rays lead 7–3
• Average combined runs: 8.1 per game

2026 Season Series

• Rays lead 1–0 (5–2 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Los Angeles Angels

• 2–6 in last 8 road games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 1–7 in last 8 vs. teams above .500

Tampa Bay Rays

• 6–1 in last 7 home games
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 7–3 in last 10 overall

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Rays are 6–1 in last 7 meetings
• Under is 4–1 in last 5 at Tropicana Field

Game Odds

Los Angeles Angels         7

Tampa Bay Rays                – 157

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Progressive Field — Cleveland, Ohio

First Pitch: 6:10 PM ET / 3:10 PM PT

Broadcast: NESN / Bally Sports Great Lakes / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• BOS: RHP Sonny Gray (3–6, 4.44 ERA)
• CLE: LHP Parker Messick (4–2, 3.21 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Progressive Field — Cleveland, OH

• Park Factor: Neutral leaning hitter‑friendly in warm weather
• Dimensions: 325 LF / 410 CF / 320 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts doubles and left‑center power

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 77–80°F at first pitch
• Wind: 9–12 mph blowing out to right‑center
• Humidity: 52%
• Rain: <10% chance
• Impact: Boost to left‑handed hitters, especially those who elevate to right‑center

INJURY REPORT

Boston Red Sox

• Triston Casas — OUT (rib fracture)
• Trevor Story — OUT (elbow)
• Tyler O’Neill — Probable (hamstring)
• Kenley Jansen — Available
• Jarren Duran — Available

Cleveland Guardians

• Steven Kwan — OUT (shoulder)
• Josh Naylor — Probable (ankle)
• Shane Bieber — OUT (elbow)
• Bo Naylor — Available
• Andrés Giménez — Available

Cleveland is missing its table‑setter (Kwan), while Boston is missing its power anchor (Casas). Both lineups are compromised.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

BOSTON RED SOX (23–33)

Last 10 Games: 3–7

Road Record: 10–18

Most Recent: Lost 5–3 to Cleveland (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Good team speed (top‑5 in MLB steals)
• Improved bullpen in late May
• Strong outfield defense
• Gray capable of veteran bounce‑back outings

Team Weaknesses

• Bottom‑10 offense without Casas
• Inconsistent starting pitching
• High strikeout rate
• Poor performance vs. left‑handed starters

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS (34–25)

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 18–11

Most Recent: Won 5–3 vs. Boston

Team Strengths

• Elite contact hitting
• Strong bullpen (Clase, Sandlin, Herrin)
• Excellent defensive efficiency
• Messick emerging as a reliable rotation arm

Team Weaknesses

• Missing Kwan reduces OBP
• Middle‑order power inconsistent
• Struggles vs. high‑spin breaking balls
• Bottom‑third in HRs

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

BOS — RHP SONNY GRAY

2026 Stats: 3–6, 4.44 ERA, 1.31 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 16.2 IP, 11 ER, 14 K, 6 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (32%)
• Sweeper (28%)
• Four‑seam (20%)
• Curveball (12%)
• Changeup (8%)

Matchup Notes

• Guardians excel vs. sinkers and soft contact pitchers
• Gray’s sweeper could neutralize Cleveland’s lefties
• Vulnerable to right‑handed contact hitters (Ramírez, Rocchio)

Edge: Cleveland lineup

CLE — LHP PARKER MESSICK

2026 Stats: 4–2, 3.21 ERA, 1.17 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.0 IP, 5 ER, 19 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (40%)
• Changeup (30%)
• Slider (20%)
• Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Boston struggles vs. left‑handed changeups
• Messick’s command has been elite in May
• Red Sox right‑handed bats (Devers, O’Neill) must carry the load

Edge: Messick

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

José Ramírez (CLE) vs. Sonny Gray

• Ramírez vs. sinkers: .318 AVG / .577 SLG
• Gray’s sinker is hittable when elevated Advantage: Ramírez

Rafael Devers (BOS) vs. Parker Messick

• Devers vs. lefties: .271 AVG / .511 SLG
• Messick’s changeup is the key pitch Advantage: Even

Josh Naylor (CLE) vs. Gray

• Naylor vs. right‑handers: .292 AVG / .540 SLG
• Wind blowing out to right favors his power Advantage: Naylor

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Guardians lead 10–7
• At Progressive Field: Guardians lead 6–3
• Average combined runs: 8.7 per game

2026 Season Series

• Guardians lead 1–0 (5–3 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Boston Red Sox

• 2–6 in last 8 road games
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 1–5 in last 6 vs. teams above .500

Cleveland Guardians

• 5–1 in last 6 home games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 4–1 in last 5 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Guardians are 5–2 in last 7 meetings
• Under is 4–1 in last 5 at Progressive Field

Game Odds

Boston Red Sox                 7

Cleveland Guardians      – 127

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, Maryland

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

Broadcast: MASN / Sportsnet / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• TOR: RHP C.J. Yesavage (3–2, 3.74 ERA)
• BAL: RHP Cade Young (2–5, 4.68 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Oriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore, MD

• Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly, especially for right‑handed pull hitters
• Dimensions: 333 LF / 400 CF / 318 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts doubles and home runs to left field

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 79–82°F at first pitch
• Wind: 10–13 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: 62%
• Rain: <10% chance
• Impact: Strong boost to right‑handed power, especially Toronto’s middle‑order bats

INJURY REPORT

Toronto Blue Jays

• Bo Bichette — OUT (knee sprain)
• George Springer — Probable (hamstring tightness)
• Alejandro Kirk — OUT (thumb)
• Kevin Gausman — OUT (forearm)
• Daulton Varsho — Available

Baltimore Orioles

• Adley Rutschman — Probable (ankle)
• Gunnar Henderson — OUT (wrist)
• Cedric Mullins — OUT (oblique)
• John Means — OUT (elbow)
• Jordan Westburg — Available

Both teams are missing cornerstone players, but Baltimore’s lineup is more depleted.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

TORONTO BLUE JAYS (29–29)

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Road Record: 13–15

Most Recent: Blue Jays 7, Orioles 4 (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Strong right‑handed power
• Improved bullpen performance in late May
• Excellent plate discipline
• Yesavage trending upward

Team Weaknesses

• Inconsistent run production without Bichette
• Defensive lapses in the infield
• Middle relief volatility

BALTIMORE ORIOLES (26–32)

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Home Record: 14–15

Most Recent: Lost 7–4 to Toronto

Team Strengths

• Good team speed
• Solid bullpen back end
• Strong left‑handed hitting core
• Young showing flashes of upside

Team Weaknesses

• Missing multiple star hitters
• Rotation instability
• Poor performance vs. AL East opponents
• Defensive inconsistency without Henderson

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

TOR — RHP C.J. YESAVAGE

2026 Stats: 3–2, 3.74 ERA, 1.21 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.2 IP, 6 ER, 20 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (44%)
• Slider (32%)
• Changeup (14%)
• Curveball (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Orioles struggle vs. high‑velocity four‑seamers
• Yesavage’s slider is a major weapon vs. Baltimore’s lefties
• Fly‑ball tendencies could be risky with wind blowing out

Edge: Yesavage

BAL — RHP CADE YOUNG

2026 Stats: 2–5, 4.68 ERA, 1.33 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 16.1 IP, 10 ER, 12 K, 6 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (38%)
• Slider (30%)
• Four‑seam (20%)
• Changeup (12%)

Matchup Notes

• Toronto crushes sinkers (top‑6 vs. pitch type)
• Young’s command has been inconsistent
• Vulnerable to right‑handed power (Guerrero, Varsho, Schneider)

Edge: Toronto lineup

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (TOR) vs. Cade Young

• Guerrero vs. sinkers: .324 AVG / .588 SLG
• Wind blowing out to left favors his power Advantage: Guerrero

Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. C.J. Yesavage

• Rutschman is Baltimore’s most reliable bat
• Yesavage’s slider could neutralize him Advantage: Yesavage (slightly)

Daulton Varsho (TOR) vs. Young

• Varsho hitting .292 over last 12 games
• Excellent vs. right‑handed sinkers Advantage: Varsho

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Blue Jays lead 18–16
• At Camden Yards: Orioles lead 9–8
• Average combined runs: 9.2 per game

2026 Season Series

• Blue Jays lead 1–0 (7–4 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Toronto Blue Jays

• 5–2 in last 7 games
• 4–1 in last 5 vs. losing teams
• Over is 6–3 in last 9

Baltimore Orioles

• 3–7 in last 10
• 1–5 in last 6 vs. AL East
• Under is 5–2 in last 7 home games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Blue Jays are 6–2 in last 8 meetings
• Over is 4–1 in last 5 at Camden Yards

Game Odds

Toronto Blue Jays             – 122

Baltimore Orioles            7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: PNC Park — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports North / SportsNet Pittsburgh / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• MIN: RHP Bailey Ober (3–4, 4.12 ERA)
• PIT: RHP Mitch Keller (6–3, 3.47 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

PNC Park — Pittsburgh, PA

• Park Factor: Slightly pitcher‑friendly overall
• Dimensions: 325 LF / 399 CF / 320 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts left‑handed pull power; suppresses deep right‑center shots

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 73–76°F at first pitch
• Wind: 8–12 mph blowing out to right field
• Humidity: 58%
• Rain: <15% chance
• Impact: Boost to left‑handed hitters, especially those who elevate to right field

INJURY REPORT

Minnesota Twins

• Carlos Correa — Probable (heel soreness)
• Royce Lewis — OUT (quad strain)
• Max Kepler — OUT (wrist)
• Jhoan Duran — Available
• Byron Buxton — Probable (knee management)

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Oneil Cruz — Probable (hamstring tightness)
• Ke’Bryan Hayes — OUT (back)
• Henry Davis — OUT (thumb)
• David Bednar — Available
• Rowdy Tellez — Available

Both teams are missing key bats, but Pittsburgh’s lineup is closer to full strength.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

MINNESOTA TWINS (27–31)

Last 10 Games: 4–6

Road Record: 12–17

Most Recent: Lost 4–2 to Pittsburgh (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Strong starting pitching depth
• Improved bullpen performance in late May
• Good plate discipline
• Solid defensive metrics

Team Weaknesses

• Inconsistent run production
• Missing multiple middle‑order bats
• Poor performance vs. right‑handed power arms
• Road struggles

PITTSBURGH PIRATES (30–28)

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Home Record: 15–12

Most Recent: Won 4–2 vs. Minnesota

Team Strengths

• Keller stabilizing the rotation
• Strong bullpen back end (Bednar + Holderman)
• Good team speed and baserunning
• Left‑handed power plays well at PNC

Team Weaknesses

• Inconsistent bottom‑half lineup
• Defensive issues without Hayes
• Strikeout‑prone lineup
• Limited depth at catcher

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

MIN — RHP BAILEY OBER

2026 Stats: 3–4, 4.12 ERA, 1.22 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.1 IP, 8 ER, 19 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (46%)
• Slider (28%)
• Changeup (18%)
• Curveball (8%)

Matchup Notes

• Pirates struggle vs. high‑spin four‑seamers
• Ober’s fly‑ball tendencies are dangerous at PNC with wind blowing out
• Vulnerable to left‑handed power (Cruz, Tellez, Suwinski)

Edge: Slight advantage to Pittsburgh’s lineup

PIT — RHP MITCH KELLER

2026 Stats: 6–3, 3.47 ERA, 1.19 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 20.0 IP, 5 ER, 22 K, 3 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Cutter (34%)
• Four‑seam (28%)
• Slider (22%)
• Curveball (10%)
• Changeup (6%)

Matchup Notes

• Twins struggle vs. cutters and sliders
• Keller’s command has been elite in May
• Minnesota missing key right‑handed bats (Lewis, Kepler)

Edge: Keller

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Byron Buxton (MIN) vs. Mitch Keller

• Buxton vs. cutters: .241 AVG / .389 SLG
• Keller’s cutter is his best pitch Advantage: Keller

Oneil Cruz (PIT) vs. Bailey Ober

• Cruz vs. four‑seamers: .317 AVG / .622 SLG
• Wind blowing out to right favors his power Advantage: Cruz

Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. Keller

• Correa hitting .302 over last 14 games
• Strong vs. sliders but weaker vs. cutters Advantage: Even

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Twins lead 7–5
• At PNC Park: Twins lead 4–3
• Average combined runs: 8.3 per game

2026 Season Series

• Pirates lead 1–0 (4–2 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Minnesota Twins

• 3–7 in last 10 road games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 2–6 in last 8 vs. teams above .500

Pittsburgh Pirates

• 5–2 in last 7 home games
• Under is 5–2 in last 7
• 4–1 in last 5 vs. losing teams

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Under is 4–1 in last 5 meetings
• Road team is 3–7 in last 10 matchups

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             8.5

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 137

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Nationals Park — Washington, D.C.

First Pitch: 4:05 PM ET / 1:05 PM PT

Broadcast: MASN / Bally Sports / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• SDP: RHP Michael King (5–3, 3.62 ERA)
• WSH: RHP Reece Griffin (4–4, 4.11 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Nationals Park — Washington, D.C.

• Park Factor: Slightly hitter‑friendly for left‑handed power
• Dimensions: 336 LF / 402 CF / 335 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts doubles and opposite‑field power

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 82–85°F at first pitch
• Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left‑center
• Humidity: 60%
• Rain: <10% chance
• Impact: Mild boost to offense, especially for right‑handed hitters elevating to left‑center

INJURY REPORT

San Diego Padres

• Fernando Tatis Jr. — Probable (quad tightness)
• Xander Bogaerts — OUT (wrist fracture)
• Joe Musgrove — OUT (shoulder)
• Luis Campusano — Available
• Jurickson Profar — Available

Washington Nationals

• CJ Abrams — Probable (hamstring)
• Lane Thomas — OUT (oblique)
• Josiah Gray — OUT (forearm)
• Keibert Ruiz — Available
• Nick Senzel — OUT (ankle)

Both teams are missing key bats, but San Diego’s depth advantage is significant.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

SAN DIEGO PADRES (32–24)

Last 10 Games: 6–4

Road Record: 17–12

Most Recent: Padres 5, Nationals 2 (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Top‑10 rotation ERA
• Strong defensive efficiency
• Excellent baserunning
• Deep lineup even with injuries

Team Weaknesses

• Middle‑infield offense inconsistent without Bogaerts
• Bullpen occasionally volatile in late innings
• Heavy reliance on Tatis + Machado for power

WASHINGTON NATIONALS (29–29)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Home Record: 14–14

Most Recent: Lost 5–2 to San Diego

Team Strengths

• Young, athletic lineup
• Strong bullpen back end
• Good team speed
• Griffin stabilizing the rotation

Team Weaknesses

• Missing two key bats (Thomas, Senzel)
• Inconsistent run production
• Poor performance vs. above‑.500 teams
• Defense shaky on the left side of the infield

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

SDP — RHP MICHAEL KING

2026 Stats: 5–3, 3.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.2 IP, 6 ER, 21 K, 5 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (36%)
• Sweeper (28%)
• Four‑seam (18%)
• Changeup (10%)
• Cutter (8%)

Matchup Notes

• Nationals struggle vs. elite sweepers
• King’s road ERA (3.21) better than home
• Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters who elevate (Wood, Meneses)

Edge: King

WSH — RHP REECE GRIFFIN

2026 Stats: 4–4, 4.11 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 17.0 IP, 9 ER, 14 K, 6 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Four‑seam (48%)
• Slider (32%)
• Changeup (15%)
• Curveball (5%)

Matchup Notes

• Padres crush four‑seamers (top‑5 vs. pitch type)
• Griffin struggles vs. right‑handed power
• Must locate slider to survive

Edge: Padres lineup

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Manny Machado (SDP) vs. Reece Griffin

• Machado vs. four‑seamers: .302 AVG / .571 SLG
• Griffin’s fastball is hittable Advantage: Machado

CJ Abrams (WSH) vs. Michael King

• Abrams’ speed disrupts pitchers
• King’s pickoff move is strong Advantage: King (slightly)

Jake Cronenworth (SDP) vs. Griffin

• Cronenworth hitting .318 over last 12 games
• Excellent vs. sliders Advantage: Cronenworth

SERIES HISTORY

Last 3 Seasons (2024–2026)

• Padres lead 12–5
• At Nationals Park: Padres lead 7–3
• Average combined runs: 9.1 per game

2026 Season Series

• Padres lead 1–0 (5–2 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

San Diego Padres

• 5–1 in last 6 road games
• 7–3 in last 10 overall
• Under is 6–3 in last 9

Washington Nationals

• 4–2 in last 6 home games
• 2–5 in last 7 vs. teams above .500
• Under is 5–2 in last 7

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Padres are 6–1 in last 7 meetings
• Under is 4–1 in last 5 meetings at Nationals Park

GAME ODDS

San Diego Padres                             – 122

Washington Nationals                   7.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026

Venue: Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, Ohio

First Pitch: 7:10 PM ET / 4:10 PM PT

Broadcast: Bally Sports / MLB.TV

Probable Pitchers:

• ATL: LHP Martín Pérez (4–3, 3.88 ERA)
• CIN: RHP Brady Singer (5–4, 3.41 ERA)

VENUE & WEATHER CONDITIONS

Great American Ball Park — Cincinnati, OH

• Park Factor: Extremely hitter‑friendly (HR‑boosting environment)
• Dimensions: 328 LF / 404 CF / 325 RF
• Ballpark Impact: Boosts right‑handed pull power and left‑handed loft hitters

Weather Forecast

• Temperature: 78–82°F at first pitch
• Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to right‑center
• Humidity: 55%
• Rain: <10% chance
• Impact: Positive for offense, especially left‑handed power

INJURY REPORT

Atlanta Braves

• Ronald Acuña Jr. — OUT (ACL rehab)
• Ozzie Albies — Probable (wrist soreness)
• Sean Murphy — OUT (oblique)
• Spencer Strider — OUT (UCL surgery)
• Austin Riley — Available

Cincinnati Reds

• Matt McLain — OUT (shoulder)
• TJ Friedl — Questionable (hamstring)
• Hunter Greene — OUT (forearm)
• Christian Encarnacion‑Strand — OUT (wrist)
• Jeimer Candelario — Available

Both teams are missing major offensive pieces, but Atlanta’s depth has carried them.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

ATLANTA BRAVES (39–19)

Last 10 Games: 7–3

Road Record: 18–11

Most Recent: Braves 6, Reds 3 (May 29)

Team Strengths

• Top‑5 offense in MLB (runs per game)
• Elite defensive efficiency
• Deep bullpen with multiple high‑leverage arms
• Strong left‑handed hitting core

Team Weaknesses

• Rotation depth thin without Strider
• Occasional strikeout issues
• Middle‑infield defense inconsistent without Albies at 100%

CINCINNATI REDS (29–27)

Last 10 Games: 5–5

Home Record: 15–13

Most Recent: Lost 6–3 to Atlanta

Team Strengths

• Excellent team speed (top‑3 in MLB steals)
• Strong bullpen back end
• Good left‑handed power in a friendly park
• Singer stabilizing the rotation

Team Weaknesses

• Injuries to key hitters
• Inconsistent run production
• Rotation depth behind Singer
• Defensive miscues in the infield

STARTING PITCHER BREAKDOWN

ATL — LHP Martín Pérez

2026 Stats: 4–3, 3.88 ERA, 1.29 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 18.1 IP, 7 ER, 14 K, 4 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (45%)
• Cutter (22%)
• Changeup (18%)
• Curveball (10%)
• Four‑seam (5%)

Matchup Notes

• Reds struggle vs. left‑handed sinkerballers
• GABP is dangerous for Pérez’s contact‑oriented style
• Vulnerable to right‑handed pull hitters (India, Stephenson, Candelario)

Edge: Slight advantage to Cincinnati’s lineup due to ballpark fit

CIN — RHP Brady Singer

2026 Stats: 5–4, 3.41 ERA, 1.18 WHIP

Last 3 Starts: 19.0 IP, 5 ER, 17 K, 3 BB

Pitch Mix:

• Sinker (52%)
• Slider (38%)
• Changeup (10%)

Matchup Notes

• Braves crush sinkers (top‑3 vs. pitch type)
• Atlanta’s lefties (Olson, Harris, Rosario) match up extremely well
• Singer’s slider must be sharp to survive

Edge: Braves lineup

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Matt Olson (ATL) vs. Brady Singer

• Olson vs. sinkers: .311 AVG / .622 SLG
• GABP boosts his HR profile Advantage: Olson

Elly De La Cruz (CIN) vs. Martín Pérez

• Elite speed disrupts Pérez’s rhythm
• Vulnerable to changeups but crushes sinkers Advantage: De La Cruz

Michael Harris II (ATL) vs. Singer

• Harris hitting .338 over last 15 games
• Excellent vs. right‑handed sliders Advantage: Harris

SERIES HISTORY

2024–2026 (Last 3 Seasons)

• Braves lead 11–6
• At GABP: Braves lead 6–4
• Average combined runs: 10.4 per game

2026 Season Series

• Braves lead 1–0 (6–3 win on May 29)

BETTING TRENDS

Atlanta Braves

• 6–1 in last 7 road games
• 8–3 in last 11 vs. losing teams
• Over is 5–2 in last 7 games

Cincinnati Reds

• 4–1 in last 5 home games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9
• 1–5 in last 6 vs. teams above .600

Head‑to‑Head Trends

• Over is 7–3 in last 10 meetings
• Braves are 5–2 in last 7 at GABP

GAME ODDS

Atlanta Braves                  – 137

Cincinnati Reds                 9.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 29, 2026