First Pitch: 7:10 PM CT

Venue: Guaranteed Rate Field, Chicago, IL

Capacity: 40,615

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Broadcast: Bally Sports North, NBC Sports Chicago, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — GUARANTEED RATE FIELD (CHICAGO, IL)

• Temperature: 74°F at first pitch
• Wind: 10–14 mph out to left field (boost for RH power hitters)
• Humidity: 55%
• Chance of Rain: <10%
• Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly, especially for right‑handed pull hitters; warm air + wind to LF increases HR carry.

INJURY REPORT

Minnesota Twins

• Carlos Correa — ACTIVE (managed foot soreness)
• Royce Lewis — QUESTIONABLE (hamstring tightness; trending toward sitting)
• Max Kepler — IL (ankle sprain)
• Jhoan Duran — ACTIVE (workload monitored)
• Bailey Ober — IL (shoulder fatigue)

Chicago White Sox

• Luis Robert Jr. — ACTIVE (quad tightness but expected to play)
• Eloy Jiménez — QUESTIONABLE (groin strain; game‑time decision)
• Yoán Moncada — IL (back)
• Garrett Crochet — IL (elbow)
• Michael Kopech — IL (shoulder)

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Minnesota Twins (27–28)

• Last 10 games: 5–5
• Road record: 12–15
• Run differential: –9
• Strength: Top‑heavy lineup, improving rotation
• Weakness: Inconsistent bullpen, streaky offense

Minnesota has alternated wins and losses for two weeks, unable to sustain momentum.

Chicago White Sox (27–27)

• Last 10 games: 6–4
• Home record: 14–12
• Run differential: –3
• Strength: Power bats, improving young pitching
• Weakness: Defense, bullpen depth

Chicago has stabilized after a slow April and is playing its best baseball of the season.

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Connor Prielipp — LHP, Twins

• 2026 ERA: 4.11
• WHIP: 1.29
• K/BB: 3.0
• Last 3 starts: 15.2 IP, 8 ER, 14 K
• Pitch mix: Slider-heavy lefty with mid‑90s fastball

Prielipp’s slider is his out pitch, generating a 34% whiff rate. His issue has been early‑inning command, often needing 20+ pitches in the first.

Concern: White Sox right‑handed bats (Robert, Vaughn, Colás) feast on lefties.

Jared Martin — RHP, White Sox

• 2026 ERA: 3.67
• WHIP: 1.22
• K/BB: 3.5
• Last 3 starts: 18.0 IP, 6 ER, 16 K
• Pitch mix: 96 mph fastball, sharp slider, curve, change

Martin has emerged as one of Chicago’s most reliable arms. He attacks the zone and induces weak contact.

Concern: Minnesota’s right‑handed hitters (Correa, Miranda, Jeffers) hit high‑velocity fastballs well.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Carlos Correa (MIN) vs. Jared Martin

• Correa vs 95+ mph fastballs: .302 AVG
• Martin lives at 95–97 mph
• Correa has 6 HR in his last 15 games

Edge: Twins

2. Luis Robert Jr. (CWS) vs. Connor Prielipp

• Robert vs LHP in 2026: .318 AVG, .610 SLG
• Prielipp’s fastball can leak over the plate early

Edge: White Sox

3. Andrew Vaughn (CWS) vs. Prielipp’s Slider

• Vaughn hits sliders well (.287 AVG vs LHP sliders)
• Prielipp’s slider is elite, but when he misses, it’s hittable

Edge: Even

4. Jose Miranda (MIN) vs. Chicago Bullpen

• Miranda has been hot (.333 last 10 games)
• White Sox bullpen ERA last 10 games: 4.89

Edge: Twins

SERIES HISTORY

• 2026 season series: White Sox lead 2–1
• Last 20 meetings: Twins 11, White Sox 9
• At Guaranteed Rate Field since 2023: Twins 18–16
• Average runs per game between these teams: 9.0

This rivalry has been tight for years, with frequent high‑scoring games.

BETTING TRENDS

Minnesota Twins

• 4–1 last 5 vs AL Central
• 5–2 last 7 road games vs Chicago
• Over is 6–3 in last 9 games

Chicago White Sox

• 6–2 last 8 home games
• 5–1 last 6 vs teams under .500
• Over is 5–2 in last 7 games

Head‑to‑Head

• Over is 7–3 in last 10 meetings
• Road team is 5–2 in last 7
• First‑five innings Over is 6–2 in last 8

Game Odds

Minnesota Twins             8.5

Chicago White Sox          – 121

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First Pitch: 6:35 PM ET

Venue: Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore, MD

Capacity: 45,971

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Broadcast: Bally Sports Sun, MASN, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — CAMDEN YARDS (BALTIMORE, MD)

• Temperature: 78°F at first pitch
• Wind: 9–12 mph out to right field (boost for left‑handed pull hitters)
• Humidity: 58%
• Chance of Rain: <5%
• Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly, especially for lefty power; warm air + wind to RF increases HR probability.

INJURY REPORT

Tampa Bay Rays

• Yandy Díaz — ACTIVE (quad tightness managed)
• Josh Lowe — QUESTIONABLE (oblique; trending toward return)
• Shane McClanahan — IL (Tommy John recovery)
• Jeffrey Springs — IL (elbow)

Baltimore Orioles

• Adley Rutschman — ACTIVE (took a foul tip but cleared)
• Gunnar Henderson — QUESTIONABLE (wrist soreness; game‑time decision)
• Kyle Bradish — IL (UCL sprain)
• John Means — IL (elbow setback)
• Closer role: Committee due to injuries

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Tampa Bay Rays (34–18)

• Last 10 games: 7–3
• Road record: 17–10
• Run differential: +47
• Strength: Elite bullpen, top‑5 OBP, aggressive baserunning
• Weakness: Middle‑of‑order power inconsistent

The Rays have been one of MLB’s most complete teams, winning 10 of their last 13 and dominating late innings.

Baltimore Orioles (25–30)

• Last 10 games: 4–6
• Home record: 13–14
• Run differential: –18
• Strength: Young lineup with speed and athleticism
• Weakness: Starting pitching depth, bullpen instability

Baltimore has struggled to string wins together, especially with their rotation depleted.

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Steven Matz — LHP, Rays

• 2026 ERA: 3.72
• WHIP: 1.26
• K/BB: 3.0
• Last 3 starts: 17.0 IP, 7 ER, 15 K
• Pitch mix: Sinker, changeup, curve, 4‑seam

Matz has reinvented himself as a ground‑ball specialist. His changeup has been particularly effective vs right‑handed hitters.

Concern: Orioles’ right‑handed bats (Mountcastle, Westburg, Rutschman) have strong numbers vs lefties.

Baltimore Orioles — TBD

Baltimore is expected to use either:

Option 1 — Cole Irvin (LHP)

• Soft‑tossing lefty, pitch‑to‑contact
• Rays hit lefties well (.274 team AVG vs LHP)

Option 2 — Bullpen Game

• Likely opener: Jacob Webb or Keegan Akin
• Middle innings: Tyler Wells, Bryan Baker
• Orioles bullpen ERA last 10 games: 5.12

Advantage: Rays Baltimore’s uncertainty on the mound is a major handicap.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Randy Arozarena (TB) vs. Baltimore LHPs

• Career vs BAL: .310 AVG, .940 OPS
• Loves Camden Yards’ LF dimensions
• If Irvin starts, Arozarena has a massive edge

Edge: Rays

2. Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. Steven Matz

• Rutschman vs LHP in 2026: .298 AVG, .520 SLG
• Matz struggles when behind in counts; Rutschman is elite at working walks

Edge: Orioles

3. Isaac Paredes (TB) vs. Baltimore Bullpen

• Paredes crushes middle‑relief fastballs
• Orioles bullpen lacks swing‑and‑miss arms without Bradish/Means anchoring rotation

Edge: Rays

4. Ryan Mountcastle (BAL) vs. Matz’s Sinker

• Mountcastle is a notorious lefty‑killer
• Career vs sinkers: .312 AVG, .560 SLG

Edge: Orioles

SERIES HISTORY

• 2026 season series: Rays lead 3–1
• Last 20 meetings: Rays 12, Orioles 8
• At Camden Yards since 2023: Rays 17–11
• Average runs per game between these teams: 9.1

Tampa Bay has consistently handled Baltimore, especially in road games.

BETTING TRENDS

Tampa Bay Rays

• 8–2 last 10 games
• 6–1 last 7 road games
• 5–1 last 6 vs AL East
• Over is 4–1 in last 5 Matz starts

Baltimore Orioles

• 3–7 last 10 games vs winning teams
• 2–5 last 7 home games
• Under is 6–3 in last 9 at Camden Yards

Head‑to‑Head

• Rays are 5–1 in last 6 meetings
• Road team is 7–3 in last 10
• Over is 6–2 in last 8 matchups

GAME ODDS

Tampa Bay Rays                – 108

Baltimore Orioles            9

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First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET

Venue: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA

Capacity: 38,747

Surface: Kentucky Bluegrass

Broadcast: Marquee Sports Network, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV

WEATHER REPORT — PNC PARK (PITTSBURGH, PA)

• Temperature: 72°F at first pitch
• Wind: 7–10 mph out to left‑center (slight boost for RH pull hitters)
• Humidity: 63%
• Chance of Rain: <10%
• Ballpark Impact: Slightly hitter‑friendly for fly‑ball hitters; warm air + light tailwind could help balls carry.

INJURY REPORT

Chicago Cubs

• Seiya Suzuki — QUESTIONABLE (hamstring tightness; trending toward playing)
• Christopher Morel — ACTIVE (wrist soreness but cleared)
• Jordan Wicks — IL (forearm strain)
• Julian Merryweather — IL (shoulder)

Pittsburgh Pirates

• Oneil Cruz — ACTIVE (ankle bruise; expected in lineup)
• Ke’Bryan Hayes — QUESTIONABLE (back tightness; game‑time decision)
• David Bednar — IL (lat strain; bullpen weakened)
• Marco Gonzales — IL (forearm)

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

Chicago Cubs (29–26)

• Last 10 games: 6–4
• Road record: 13–14
• Run differential: +12
• Strength: Starting pitching consistency, OBP at top of lineup
• Weakness: Middle relief volatility

The Cubs have stabilized after a rough early May stretch, winning 4 of their last 5 behind improved starting pitching and timely hitting.

Pittsburgh Pirates (29–26)

• Last 10 games: 5–5
• Home record: 15–12
• Run differential: +6
• Strength: Young rotation, athletic lineup
• Weakness: Bullpen depth without Bednar

Pittsburgh has hovered around .500 all season but has been strong at home, especially in low‑scoring games.

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

Jameson Taillon — RHP, Cubs

• 2026 ERA: 3.88
• WHIP: 1.23
• K/BB: 3.4
• Last 3 starts: 18.1 IP, 6 ER, 17 K
• Pitch mix: 4‑seam, cutter, curve, sinker, change

Taillon has been steady, not dominant, but he’s limiting hard contact and pitching deeper into games. His cutter has been a key weapon vs. lefties.

Concern: Pirates’ RH hitters (Cruz, Reynolds, Suwinski) have hit him well historically.

Bubba Chandler — RHP, Pirates

• 2026 ERA: 3.41
• WHIP: 1.19
• K/BB: 3.1
• Last 3 starts: 17.2 IP, 5 ER, 19 K
• Pitch mix: Upper‑90s fastball, power slider, curve, change

Chandler has taken a major step forward this season. His fastball/slider combo is generating a 31% whiff rate.

Concern: Walks can spike, and the Cubs are a patient lineup.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

1. Cody Bellinger (CHC) vs. Bubba Chandler

• Bellinger is 6-for-14 with 2 HR in his last 4 games.
• Chandler’s slider moves into Bellinger’s power zone.

Edge: Slight Cubs

2. Bryan Reynolds (PIT) vs. Jameson Taillon

• Reynolds lifetime vs Taillon: .333 AVG, .889 OPS
• Taillon struggles when behind in counts; Reynolds is elite at punishing mistakes.

Edge: Pirates

3. Oneil Cruz (PIT) vs. Cubs Bullpen

• Cruz has 4 HR in his last 8 games.
• Cubs middle relief has allowed the 4th‑highest HR rate in NL.

Edge: Pirates

4. Nico Hoerner (CHC) vs. Chandler’s Fastball

• Hoerner hits .310 vs 95+ mph fastballs.
• Chandler lives at 96–98 mph.

Edge: Cubs

SERIES HISTORY

• 2026 season series: Cubs lead 3–2
• Last 20 meetings: Cubs 11, Pirates 9
• At PNC Park since 2023: Cubs 15–13
• Average runs per game between these teams: 8.4

This matchup has been tight for three straight seasons.

BETTING TRENDS

Chicago Cubs

• 5–1 last 6 games vs. NL Central
• 4–1 last 5 road games
• Under is 6–2 in last 8 Taillon starts

Pittsburgh Pirates

• 7–3 last 10 home games
• 6–2 last 8 starts by Chandler
• Under is 5–1 in last 6 games at PNC Park

Head‑to‑Head

• Underdog is 4–1 in last 5 meetings
• Road team is 6–2 in last 8
• First‑five innings Under is 7–3 in last 10

GAME ODDS

Chicago Cubs                     8.5

Pittsburgh Pirates            – 110

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, May 26, 2026