Blue Jays vs Angels: Battle of Struggling Sluggers

First off, let's chat about the battle of California between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays. The Halos have been struggling lately, losing three in a row, but they're facing a Blue Jays team that's only won two of their last five. This could be just what the doctor ordered for Mike Trout and company to get back on track.

Meanwhile, over in the American League East, the New York Yankees are set to face off against the Milwaukee Brewers. The Yanks have been on a tear, winning seven of their last ten, while the Brew Crew has lost three straight. But let's not forget that this is the same team that took two out of three from the Bombers earlier in the season, so it should be an exciting clash of titans.

Elsewhere, we've got a couple of teams that have been playing great baseball recently. The Tampa Bay Rays and Boston Red Sox are both on three-game winning streaks, so expect a fierce contest when they square off in Beantown. And the Houston Astros, fresh off their World Series win last year, will be looking to keep their momentum going against the Cincinnati Reds.

But it's not all sunshine and rainbows—some teams are definitely struggling. The Baltimore Orioles have lost eight of their last ten games, and they'll be hosting the Oakland Athletics, who have only won two of their last five. And let's not forget about the Chicago Cubs, who've been on a three-game skid and look like they haven't slept since Tuesday. They're up against the Texas Rangers, who've won four out of their last six.

So buckle up, sports fans—it's going to be an exciting day of baseball, with plenty of storylines worth watching. Let's see which teams can rise to the occasion and which ones will crumble under the pressure. But remember, it's just a game, so let's enjoy it for what it is: a chance to watch some talented athletes compete at the highest level. Now,

Today's MLB Slate

• Los Angeles Angels @ Toronto Blue Jays (3:07 PM ET)
• Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles (4:05 PM ET)
• Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds (4:10 PM ET)
• Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox (4:10 PM ET)
• Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins (4:10 PM ET)
• Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies (6:05 PM ET)
• Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians (6:10 PM ET)
• Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers (7:05 PM ET)
• New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers (7:10 PM ET)
• Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox (7:10 PM ET)
• Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals (7:10 PM ET)
• New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks (7:15 PM ET)
• St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres (7:15 PM ET)
• Pittsburgh Pirates @ San Francisco Giants (9:05 PM ET)
• Atlanta Braves @ Los Angeles Dodgers (9:10 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Los Angeles Angels @ Toronto Blue Jays — 3:07 PM ET

The Angels and Blue Jays meet with both teams searching for momentum, the Halos on a three-game skid while the Jays have dropped two of their last five. Will Toronto's home crowd push them to victory?

H2H LAST 5 (Los Angeles Angels vs Toronto Blue Jays): TORONTO BLUE JAYS 4-1 | Avg margin: +0.8 May 08: W vs Los Angeles Angels 2-0 (+2) | Apr 22: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 3-7 (-4) | Apr 21: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 4-2 (+2) | Apr 20: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 (+3) | Jul 06: W vs Los Angeles Angels 3-2 (+1) TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.4 May 08: W vs Los Angeles Angels 2-0 (+2) | May 06: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 0-3 (-3) | May 05: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 3-4 (-1) | May 04: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 1-5 (-4) | May 03: L @ Minnesota Twins 3-4 (-1) LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -1.0 May 08: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 0-2 (-2) | May 06: W vs Chicago White Sox 8-2 (+6) | May 05: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-3 (+1) | May 04: L vs Chicago White Sox 0-6 (-6) | May 03: L vs New York Mets 1-5 (-4) TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS: 3.7 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +0.1 diff | 4-6 L10 LOS ANGELES ANGELS RECENT STATS: 4.0 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | -1.0 diff | 3-7 L10 INJURIES — Toronto Blue Jays: Shane Bieber (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Nathan Lukes (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-18); Max Scherzer (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-05-20); Jose Berrios (15-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-22); Geovanny Jesus Planchart (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Chay Yeager (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Anthony Santander (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Javen Coleman (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Cody Ponce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bowden Francis (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Yimi Garcia (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-24); Alejandro Kirk (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-22) INJURIES — Los Angeles Angels: Logan O'Hoppe (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-18); Travis d'Arnaud (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-05-18); Ben Joyce (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-15); Robert Stephenson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Grayson Rodriguez (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-15); Yusei Kikuchi (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-02); Ryan Johnson (15-Day-IL — Infection, return: 2026-05-15); Anthony Rendon (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Toronto Blue Jays: #24, score: 29.9, L10: 4-6, ATS: 25% | Los Angeles Angels: #28, score: 24.7, L10: 3-7, ATS: 56%

Athletics @ Baltimore Orioles — 4:05 PM ET

The Orioles host the Athletics as Baltimore struggles to find wins, losing eight of their last ten games, while Oakland has only managed two victories in their last five outings. Can the O's break their slump at home?

H2H LAST 5 (Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles): BALTIMORE ORIOLES 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.6 May 08: L vs Athletics 3-4 (-1) | Aug 10: L vs Athletics 2-3 (-1) | Aug 09: L vs Athletics 3-11 (-8) | Aug 08: W vs Athletics 3-2 (+1) | Jun 08: L @ Baltimore Orioles 1-5 (-4) BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -1.6 May 08: L vs Athletics 3-4 (-1) | May 07: L @ Miami Marlins 3-4 (-1) | May 06: W @ Miami Marlins 7-4 (+3) | May 05: W @ Miami Marlins 9-7 (+2) | May 04: L @ New York Yankees 1-12 (-11) ATHLETICS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.4 May 08: W @ Baltimore Orioles 4-3 (+1) | May 07: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 12-1 (+11) | May 06: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 3-6 (-3) | May 05: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 1-9 (-8) | May 03: W vs Cleveland Guardians 7-1 (+6) BALTIMORE ORIOLES RECENT STATS: 4.9 PPG (L10) | 7.1 allowed (L10) | -2.2 diff | 4-6 L10 ATHLETICS RECENT STATS: 4.8 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Baltimore Orioles: Cade Povich (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-13); Dean Kremer (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Jackson Holliday (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-22); Colin Selby (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-25); Richard Guasch (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Trevor Rogers (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Zach Eflin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01); Will Robertson (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Felix Bautista (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-07); Heston Kjerstad (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-22); Yaramil Hiraldo (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-04) INJURIES — Athletics: Denzel Clarke (10-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-05-18); Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-02); Max Muncy (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-15) RANKINGS (last 10g): Baltimore Orioles: #23, score: 32.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50% | Athletics: #14, score: 44.9, L10: 5-5, ATS: 56%

Houston Astros @ Cincinnati Reds — 4:10 PM ET

The Astros, fresh off their World Series win, take on a struggling Reds team that's lost four of their last six contests. Will Houston continue its dominance or will Cincinnati find a way to compete?

H2H LAST 5 (Houston Astros vs Cincinnati Reds): CINCINNATI REDS 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.8 May 08: L vs Houston Astros 0-10 (-10) | May 11: L @ Cincinnati Reds 0-6 (-6) | May 10: W @ Cincinnati Reds 13-9 (+4) | May 09: L @ Cincinnati Reds 0-3 (-3) | Sep 05: W vs Houston Astros 1-0 (+1) CINCINNATI REDS LAST 5: 0-5 | Avg score: 3-7 | Avg margin: -3.6 May 08: L vs Houston Astros 0-10 (-10) | May 07: L @ Chicago Cubs 3-8 (-5) | May 06: L @ Chicago Cubs 6-7 (-1) | May 05: L @ Chicago Cubs 2-3 (-1) | May 04: L @ Chicago Cubs 4-5 (-1) HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.4 May 08: W @ Cincinnati Reds 10-0 (+10) | May 06: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 2-12 (-10) | May 05: W vs Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 (+1) | May 04: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3-8 (-5) | May 03: W @ Boston Red Sox 3-1 (+2) CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS: 3.8 PPG (L10) | 6.9 allowed (L10) | -3.1 diff | 2-8 L10 HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS: 4.1 PPG (L10) | 5.2 allowed (L10) | -1.1 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Cincinnati Reds: Eugenio Suarez (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-22); Rhett Lowder (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-13); Connor Burns (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Josh Staumont (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Hunter Greene (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Brandon Williamson (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-29); Carson Spiers (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Emilio Pagan (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-12) INJURIES — Houston Astros: Hunter Brown (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-05); Jeremy Pena (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Hayden Wesneski (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Joey Loperfido (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-18); Tatsuya Imai (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Carlos Correa (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jake Meyers (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-22); Taylor Trammell (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-18); Ronel Blanco (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Lance McCullers Jr. (Day-To-Day — Abrasion, return: 2026-05-12); Brandon Walter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Walker Janek (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-12); Nate Pearson (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-11); Lucas Spence (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-10); Josh Hader (60-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-05-24); Yainer Diaz (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Cristian Javier (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-25) RANKINGS (last 10g): Cincinnati Reds: #29, score: 14.1, L10: 2-8, ATS: 50% | Houston Astros: #19, score: 38.8, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50%

Tampa Bay Rays @ Boston Red Sox — 4:10 PM ET

The Rays and Red Sox face off in a tight AL East matchup, both teams riding three-game winning streaks. Expect a fierce battle as these two divisional rivals go head-to-head.

H2H LAST 5 (Tampa Bay Rays vs Boston Red Sox): BOSTON RED SOX 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.2 May 08: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 (+2) | May 07: L vs Tampa Bay Rays 4-8 (-4) | Mar 20: L @ Boston Red Sox 0-2 (-2) | Mar 13: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 (+1) | Mar 07: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 (+2) BOSTON RED SOX LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +2.0 May 08: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 (+2) | May 07: L vs Tampa Bay Rays 4-8 (-4) | May 06: W @ Detroit Tigers 4-0 (+4) | May 05: W @ Detroit Tigers 10-3 (+7) | May 04: W @ Detroit Tigers 5-4 (+1) TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +2.0 May 08: L @ Boston Red Sox 0-2 (-2) | May 07: W @ Boston Red Sox 8-4 (+4) | May 06: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 3-0 (+3) | May 05: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 (+1) | May 04: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 5-1 (+4) BOSTON RED SOX RECENT STATS: 3.6 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 5-5 L10 TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS: 3.5 PPG (L10) | 1.5 allowed (L10) | +2.0 diff | 9-1 L10 INJURIES — Boston Red Sox: Ranger Suarez (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-12); Hobie Harris (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Roman Anthony (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-15); Triston Casas (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-02); Brendan Rodgers (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Romy Gonzalez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-26); Danny Coulombe (15-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-05-17); Tanner Houck (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Patrick Sandoval (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Garrett Crochet (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-18); Johan Oviedo (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-17); Kutter Crawford (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-12) INJURIES — Tampa Bay Rays: Joe Boyle (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Steven Wilson (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-29); Steven Matz (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-24); Ryan Pepiot (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Alfredo Zarraga (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Michael Grove (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Manuel Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Edwin Uceta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Boston Red Sox: #15, score: 42.4, L10: 5-5, ATS: 38% | Tampa Bay Rays: #2, score: 82.3, L10: 9-1, ATS: 80%

Washington Nationals @ Miami Marlins — 4:10 PM ET

The Nationals travel to Miami to take on the Marlins, with Washington coming off a series win and Miami looking to bounce back from a sweep at the hands of the Mets. Can the Fish find their footing against the Nats?

H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs Miami Marlins): MIAMI MARLINS 4-1 | Avg margin: +2.2 May 08: L vs Washington Nationals 2-3 (-1) | Mar 20: W vs Washington Nationals 3-2 (+1) | Mar 14: W @ Miami Marlins 4-1 (+3) | Mar 01: W @ Miami Marlins 3-0 (+3) | Sep 11: W vs Washington Nationals 5-0 (+5) MIAMI MARLINS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.2 May 08: L vs Washington Nationals 2-3 (-1) | May 07: W vs Baltimore Orioles 4-3 (+1) | May 06: L vs Baltimore Orioles 4-7 (-3) | May 05: L vs Baltimore Orioles 7-9 (-2) | May 04: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 0-1 (-1) WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.8 May 08: W @ Miami Marlins 3-2 (+1) | May 07: W vs Minnesota Twins 7-5 (+2) | May 06: W vs Minnesota Twins 15-2 (+13) | May 05: L vs Minnesota Twins 3-11 (-8) | May 03: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 (+1) MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS: 3.5 PPG (L10) | 4.1 allowed (L10) | -0.6 diff | 4-6 L10 WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS: 5.1 PPG (L10) | 4.5 allowed (L10) | +0.6 diff | 6-4 L10 INJURIES — Miami Marlins: Ronny Henriquez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Pete Fairbanks (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-13); Jesus Tinoco (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Griffin Conine (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Adam Mazur (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01) INJURIES — Washington Nationals: Clayton Beeter (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-05-15); Trevor Williams (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); DJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Josiah Gray (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Tyler Baum (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Tyler Stuart (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Cole Henry (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-11); Max Kranick (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-15); Jarlin Susana (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Miami Marlins: #22, score: 33.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 60% | Washington Nationals: #10, score: 50.3, L10: 6-4, ATS: 50%

Colorado Rockies @ Philadelphia Phillies — 6:05 PM ET

The Rockies head to Philadelphia to face the Phillies, both teams struggling lately, each having lost four of their last six games. This could be a low-scoring affair as both pitching staffs try to shut down the opposition.

H2H LAST 5 (Colorado Rockies vs Philadelphia Phillies): PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.8 May 08: L vs Colorado Rockies 7-9 (-2) | Apr 05: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 1-4 (-3) | May 22: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 2-0 (+2) | May 21: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 9-5 (+4) | May 20: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 7-4 (+3) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: -0.2 May 08: L vs Colorado Rockies 7-9 (-2) | May 07: L vs Athletics 1-12 (-11) | May 06: W vs Athletics 6-3 (+3) | May 05: W vs Athletics 9-1 (+8) | May 04: W @ Miami Marlins 1-0 (+1) COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 6-7 | Avg margin: -1.2 May 08: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 9-7 (+2) | May 07: W vs New York Mets 6-2 (+4) | May 06: L vs New York Mets 5-10 (-5) | May 04: L vs New York Mets 2-4 (-2) | May 03: L vs Atlanta Braves 6-11 (-5) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES RECENT STATS: 4.6 PPG (L10) | 3.4 allowed (L10) | +1.2 diff | 8-2 L10 COLORADO ROCKIES RECENT STATS: 4.8 PPG (L10) | 6.0 allowed (L10) | -1.2 diff | 3-7 L10 INJURIES — Philadelphia Phillies: Kyle Backhus (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-12); Zach Pop (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-11); Daniel Robert (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Max Lazar (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-23); Andrew Bechtold (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-27); Mark Kolozsvary (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01) INJURIES — Colorado Rockies: RJ Petit (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); McCade Brown (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-24); Brayan Castillo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Pierson Ohl (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Kris Bryant (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Case Williams (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Jeff Criswell (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Ryan Feltner (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-29) RANKINGS (last 10g): Philadelphia Phillies: #6, score: 64.2, L10: 8-2, ATS: 40% | Colorado Rockies: #25, score: 25.3, L10: 3-7, ATS: 30%

Minnesota Twins @ Cleveland Guardians — 6:10 PM ET

The Twins and Guardians square off in a matchup of two AL Central rivals. Minnesota has won five out of their last seven games, while Cleveland has lost four of its last six. Will the Twins extend their winning streak or will the Guardians find a way to bounce back?

H2H LAST 5 (Minnesota Twins vs Cleveland Guardians): CLEVELAND GUARDIANS 4-1 | Avg margin: +3.2 May 08: W vs Minnesota Twins 6-4 (+2) | Sep 21: L @ Cleveland Guardians 2-6 (-4) | Sep 20: W @ Cleveland Guardians 6-0 (+6) | Sep 20: W @ Cleveland Guardians 8-0 (+8) | Sep 19: W @ Cleveland Guardians 6-2 (+4) CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.2 May 08: W vs Minnesota Twins 6-4 (+2) | May 07: W @ Kansas City Royals 8-5 (+3) | May 06: W @ Kansas City Royals 3-1 (+2) | May 05: L @ Kansas City Royals 3-5 (-2) | May 04: L @ Kansas City Royals 2-6 (-4) MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 5-7 | Avg margin: -1.6 May 08: L @ Cleveland Guardians 4-6 (-2) | May 07: L @ Washington Nationals 5-7 (-2) | May 06: L @ Washington Nationals 2-15 (-13) | May 05: W @ Washington Nationals 11-3 (+8) | May 03: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 (+1) CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS: 4.4 PPG (L10) | 4.0 allowed (L10) | +0.4 diff | 5-5 L10 MINNESOTA TWINS RECENT STATS: 5.1 PPG (L10) | 6.3 allowed (L10) | -1.2 diff | 4-6 L10 INJURIES — Cleveland Guardians: Gabriel Arias (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Andrew Walters (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-15); Shawn Armstrong (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-11); Carlos Hernandez (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01) INJURIES — Minnesota Twins: David Festa (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-24); Pablo Lopez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Garrett Acton (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-13); Julian Merryweather (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-05-10); Matt Canterino (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Walker Jenkins (Day-To-Day — Sprain, return: 2026-05-21); Cole Sands (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-13); Mick Abel (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-04) RANKINGS (last 10g): Cleveland Guardians: #13, score: 46.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50% | Minnesota Twins: #21, score: 34.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 44%

Chicago Cubs @ Texas Rangers — 7:05 PM ET

The Cubs, on a three-game skid, travel to Texas to face the Rangers, who have won four out of their last six games. Can Chicago turn things around against the Rangers or will they continue to struggle on the road?

H2H LAST 5 (Chicago Cubs vs Texas Rangers): TEXAS RANGERS 1-4 | Avg margin: -3.4 May 08: L vs Chicago Cubs 1-7 (-6) | Apr 09: W @ Texas Rangers 6-2 (+4) | Apr 08: L @ Texas Rangers 6-10 (-4) | Apr 07: L @ Texas Rangers 0-7 (-7) | Mar 31: L vs Chicago Cubs 5-9 (-4) TEXAS RANGERS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 3-6 | Avg margin: -3.4 May 08: L vs Chicago Cubs 1-7 (-6) | May 07: L @ New York Yankees 2-9 (-7) | May 06: W @ New York Yankees 6-1 (+5) | May 05: L @ New York Yankees 4-7 (-3) | May 03: L @ Detroit Tigers 1-7 (-6) CHICAGO CUBS LAST 5: 5-0 | Avg score: 6-3 | Avg margin: +2.8 May 08: W @ Texas Rangers 7-1 (+6) | May 07: W vs Cincinnati Reds 8-3 (+5) | May 06: W vs Cincinnati Reds 7-6 (+1) | May 05: W vs Cincinnati Reds 3-2 (+1) | May 04: W vs Cincinnati Reds 5-4 (+1) TEXAS RANGERS RECENT STATS: 2.7 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 3-7 L10 CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS: 5.9 PPG (L10) | 4.0 allowed (L10) | +1.9 diff | 9-1 L10 INJURIES — Texas Rangers: Chris Martin (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-05-15); Robert Garcia (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-22); Declan Cronin (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Nabil Crismatt (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jordan Montgomery (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Cody Freeman (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-10); Wyatt Langford (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Luis Curvelo (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-12); Josh Smith (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Cody Bradford (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-26); Sebastian Walcott (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-08-03) INJURIES — Chicago Cubs: Hunter Harvey (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-26); Brandon Birdsell (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-10-01); Jeff Brigham (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-11); Justin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Matthew Boyd (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-19); Porter Hodge (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jaxon Wiggins (Day-To-Day — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-11); Riley Martin (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Shelby Miller (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Cade Horton (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Tyler Austin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Texas Rangers: #27, score: 24.9, L10: 3-7, ATS: 30% | Chicago Cubs: #1, score: 83.7, L10: 9-1, ATS: 40%

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New York Yankees @ Milwaukee Brewers — 7:10 PM ET

The Bronx Bombers and the Brew Crew face off in a battle of power hitters, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the AL and NL respectively.

NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 3: 1-2 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.3 May 08: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 0-6 (-6) | May 07: W vs Texas Rangers 9-2 (+7) | May 06: L vs Texas Rangers 1-6 (-5) MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 3: 2-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +2.3 May 08: W vs New York Yankees 6-0 (+6) | May 06: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 (+4) | May 04: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 3-6 (-3)

Seattle Mariners @ Chicago White Sox — 7:10 PM ET

The Mariners and White Sox meet for a matchup of two teams that have recently found their stride, with Seattle winning four out of their last five games and Chicago taking three of their last four.

SEATTLE MARINERS LAST 3: 2-1 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.7 May 08: W @ Chicago White Sox 12-8 (+4) | May 06: W vs Atlanta Braves 3-1 (+2) | May 05: L vs Atlanta Braves 2-3 (-1) CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 3: 0-3 | Avg score: 4-8 | Avg margin: -3.7 May 08: L vs Seattle Mariners 8-12 (-4) | May 06: L @ Los Angeles Angels 2-8 (-6) | May 05: L @ Los Angeles Angels 3-4 (-1)

Detroit Tigers @ Kansas City Royals — 7:10 PM ET

The Tigers and Royals square off in a divisional rivalry, with both teams struggling to find wins as they sit near the bottom of the AL Central standings.

DETROIT TIGERS LAST 3: 0-3 | Avg score: 2-6 | Avg margin: -4.0 May 08: L @ Kansas City Royals 3-4 (-1) | May 06: L vs Boston Red Sox 0-4 (-4) | May 05: L vs Boston Red Sox 3-10 (-7) KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 3: 1-2 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.3 May 08: W vs Detroit Tigers 4-3 (+1) | May 07: L vs Cleveland Guardians 5-8 (-3) | May 06: L vs Cleveland Guardians 1-3 (-2)

New York Mets @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 7:15 PM ET

The Mets and Diamondbacks face off in a matchup between two teams that have been inconsistent lately, each having lost four out of their last six games. Will either team be able to turn things around?

NEW YORK METS LAST 3: 2-1 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.0 May 08: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 (+2) | May 07: L @ Colorado Rockies 2-6 (-4) | May 06: W @ Colorado Rockies 10-5 (+5) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 3: 0-3 | Avg score: 1-3 | Avg margin: -1.7 May 08: L vs New York Mets 1-3 (-2) | May 07: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 2-4 (-2) | May 06: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 0-1 (-1)

St. Louis Cardinals @ San Diego Padres — 7:15 PM ET

The Cardinals and Padres meet for a battle of NL powerhouses, with both teams boasting strong pitching staffs and potent lineups. Expect a tight contest as these two teams go head-to-head.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 3: 2-1 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.0 May 08: W @ San Diego Padres 6-0 (+6) | May 07: W @ San Diego Padres 2-1 (+1) | May 06: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 2-6 (-4) SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 3: 1-2 | Avg score: 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.0 May 08: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 0-6 (-6) | May 07: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 1-2 (-1) | May 06: W @ San Francisco Giants 5-1 (+4)

Final Word

As we wrap up today's MLB action, it's clear that there are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep us entertained throughout the day. From the battle between the Los Angeles Angels and Toronto Blue Jays to the fierce rivalry between the New York Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers, there's no shortage of drama on tap.

But let's not forget about the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals, who are both struggling to find wins as they sit near the bottom of the AL Central standings. This could be a pivotal series for either team as they try to turn things around.

Overall, it's going to be an exciting day of baseball, with plenty of storylines worth watching. So grab a cold one, settle in, and enjoy the games—just don't bet on them!