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Blue Jays vs Cubs: Battle of Struggling Teams
Looking forward to tonight's 14-game MLB slate, with the Toronto Blue Jays facing off against the Chicago Cubs promising an exciting contest.
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Analysis and editorial
Alright, Friday's got a stacked MLB slate with 14 games that'll have you glued to your screen all day long. The Blue Jays and Cubbies kick things off in the Windy City at 2:20 PM ET, followed by the White Sox and Tigers in Detroit later in the evening.
The Yankees host the Reds as New York looks to extend their lead in the AL East, while the Giants head to Miami for a matchup with the Marlins. The Nationals take on the Rays in Tampa, and the Brewers face off against the Braves in Atlanta.
The Padres travel to Texas to battle the Rangers, and the Guardians visit the Astros in Houston. The Cardinals square off against the Royals in Kansas City, while the Pirates head to Colorado to take on the Rockies.
The Angels face the A's in Oakland, the Twins play the Diamondbacks in Arizona, and the Orioles travel to LA to take on the Dodgers. And finally, the Red Sox square off against the Mariners in Seattle.
There's plenty of intriguing matchups to keep you entertained all day long, so grab a cold one and settle in for some quality baseball action. Let's see who comes out on top.
Today's MLB Slate
- Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)
- Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers (6:40 PM ET)
- Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
- San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins (7:10 PM ET)
- Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays (7:10 PM ET)
- Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves (7:15 PM ET)
- San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers (8:05 PM ET)
- Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros (8:10 PM ET)
- St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals (8:15 PM ET)
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies (8:40 PM ET)
- Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics (9:40 PM ET)
- Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks (9:45 PM ET)
- Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
- Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners (10:10 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs — 2:20 PM ET
Toronto Blue Jays and Chicago Cubs square off in a battle of two teams looking to find their footing. The Blue Jays have struggled on the road, while the Cubbies are searching for consistency at home. Both teams need a win to boost their confidence.
H2H LAST 5 (Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs)Chicago Cubs 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.4
Aug 14, 2025: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 (-1) | Aug 13, 2025: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 (+3) | Aug 12, 2025: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 1-5 (-4) | Aug 18, 2024: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 0-1 (-1) | Aug 17, 2024: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 (+1)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.2
Jun 17: W vs Colorado Rockies 8-6 (+2) | Jun 16: L vs Colorado Rockies 2-5 (-3) | Jun 15: W vs Colorado Rockies 5-4 (+1) | Jun 14: L @ San Francisco Giants 1-5 (-4) | Jun 13: W @ San Francisco Giants 6-1 (+5)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: +0.4
Jun 18: W @ Boston Red Sox 4-3 (+1) | Jun 17: W @ Boston Red Sox 3-0 (+3) | Jun 16: W @ Boston Red Sox 6-1 (+5) | Jun 14: L vs New York Yankees 3-8 (-5) | Jun 13: L vs New York Yankees 1-3 (-2)
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 3.7 allowed (L10) | +0.5 diff | 5-5 L10
TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | +0.3 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Chicago CubsMatthew Boyd (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-25); Edward Cabrera (Day-To-Day — Cramps, return: 2026-06-22); Daniel Palencia (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Justin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Jaxon Wiggins (Day-To-Day — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-21); Jameson Taillon (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Hunter Harvey (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-26); Brandon Birdsell (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-10-01); Porter Hodge (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); 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)
INJURIES — Toronto Blue JaysDaulton Varsho (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-20); Anthony Santander (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Lenyn Sosa (10-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-06-29); Addison Barger (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-27); Shane Bieber (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Max Scherzer (15-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-06-29); Lazaro Estrada (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-06-20); Joe Mantiply (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-01); Jose Berrios (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Geovanny Jesus Planchart (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Chay Yeager (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Cody Ponce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bowden Francis (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Chicago Cubs: #18, score: 39.6, L10: 5-5, ATS: 40% | Toronto Blue Jays: #7, score: 60.5, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56%
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers — 6:40 PM ET
The White Sox and Tigers face off in a divisional matchup with high stakes. Detroit has been struggling lately, while Chicago is looking to maintain their momentum. This game could determine who takes control of the AL Central race.
H2H LAST 5 (Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers)Detroit Tigers 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.8
May 31: L @ Chicago White Sox 1-2 (-1) | May 30: L @ Chicago White Sox 1-7 (-6) | May 29: L @ Chicago White Sox 3-4 (-1) | Sep 07, 2025: L vs Chicago White Sox 4-6 (-2) | Sep 06, 2025: W vs Chicago White Sox 6-0 (+6)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 17: L @ Houston Astros 2-4 (-2) | Jun 16: L @ Houston Astros 2-4 (-2) | Jun 15: W @ Houston Astros 9-3 (+6) | Jun 13: L @ Cleveland Guardians 1-3 (-2) | Jun 12: L @ Cleveland Guardians 2-3 (-1)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -3.0
Jun 18: W @ New York Yankees 5-1 (+4) | Jun 17: L @ New York Yankees 5-10 (-5) | Jun 16: L @ New York Yankees 2-12 (-10) | Jun 14: W vs Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 (+2) | Jun 13: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 1-7 (-6)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 3.5 allowed (L10) | +1.1 diff | 4-6 L10
CHICAGO WHITE SOX RECENT STATS4.7 PPG (L10) | 6.1 allowed (L10) | -1.4 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersWenceel Perez (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-27); Gleyber Torres (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-07); Justin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-21); Jack Flaherty (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-28); Javier Baez (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Burch Smith (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Trey Sweeney (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-15); Brant Hurter (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-23); Reese Olson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Parker Meadows (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-25); Josue Briceno (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-25)
INJURIES — Chicago White SoxHagen Smith (Day-To-Day — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-14); Kyle Teel (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-22); Noah Schultz (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-06-26); Tim Elko (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Tyler Gilbert (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-06-26); Austin Hays (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-07); Munetaka Murakami (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); Jordan Leasure (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-28); Ky Bush (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Drew Thorpe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-11); Prelander Berroa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-26); Mike Vasil (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01); Tanner Murray (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Mason Adams (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Brooks Baldwin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Detroit Tigers: #21, score: 34.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 44% | Chicago White Sox: #11, score: 49.9, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50%
Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees — 7:05 PM ET
The Yankees host the Reds in a clash of two teams with playoff aspirations. New York's potent offense will be tested against Cincinnati's solid pitching staff, making for an exciting contest. Both teams need to keep winning to stay in the postseason hunt.
H2H LAST 5 (Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees)New York Yankees 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jun 25, 2025: W @ Cincinnati Reds 7-1 (+6) | Jun 24, 2025: L @ Cincinnati Reds 4-5 (-1) | Jun 23, 2025: L @ Cincinnati Reds 1-6 (-5) | Jul 04, 2024: L vs Cincinnati Reds 4-8 (-4) | Jul 03, 2024: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-3 (-1)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 7-3 | Avg margin: +3.6
Jun 18: L vs Chicago White Sox 1-5 (-4) | Jun 17: W vs Chicago White Sox 10-5 (+5) | Jun 16: W vs Chicago White Sox 12-2 (+10) | Jun 14: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 (+5) | Jun 13: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 (+2)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 17: L vs New York Mets 1-9 (-8) | Jun 16: W vs New York Mets 5-3 (+2) | Jun 15: W vs New York Mets 12-0 (+12) | Jun 14: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 3-5 (-2) | Jun 13: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 (+1)
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS6.5 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +2.9 diff | 8-2 L10
CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS3.9 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -0.3 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — New York YankeesTrent Grisham (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Giancarlo Stanton (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); Max Fried (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-03); Clarke Schmidt (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Eric Reyzelman (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-21); Aaron Judge (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24)
INJURIES — Cincinnati RedsKe'Bryan Hayes (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-03); Emilio Pagan (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-26); Elly De La Cruz (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-22); Hunter Greene (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-05); Graham Ashcraft (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-08-01); Connor Burns (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Brandon Williamson (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-29); Carson Spiers (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)New York Yankees: #1, score: 95.0, L10: 8-2, ATS: 70% | Cincinnati Reds: #20, score: 35.0, L10: 4-6, ATS: 56%
San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins — 7:10 PM ET
The Giants head to Miami for a matchup against the Marlins, both searching for consistency. San Francisco has been hot lately, while Miami is looking to turn things around. This game could provide some clarity on each team's direction moving forward.
H2H LAST 5 (San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins)Miami Marlins 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.6
Apr 26: L @ San Francisco Giants 3-6 (-3) | Apr 25: L @ San Francisco Giants 2-6 (-4) | Apr 24: W @ San Francisco Giants 9-4 (+5) | Jun 26, 2025: W @ San Francisco Giants 12-5 (+7) | Jun 25, 2025: W @ San Francisco Giants 8-5 (+3)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.8
Jun 17: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 12-4 (+8) | Jun 16: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 2-8 (-6) | Jun 15: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 0-7 (-7) | Jun 14: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 (+2) | Jun 13: L @ Pittsburgh Pirates 2-3 (-1)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.4
Jun 17: W @ Atlanta Braves 7-5 (+2) | Jun 16: W @ Atlanta Braves 7-2 (+5) | Jun 14: W vs Chicago Cubs 5-1 (+4) | Jun 13: L vs Chicago Cubs 1-6 (-5) | Jun 12: L vs Chicago Cubs 1-5 (-4)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 3.4 allowed (L10) | +1.8 diff | 7-3 L10
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsJanson Junk (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-29); Griffin Conine (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-26); Eury Perez (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-30); Thomas White (Day-To-Day — Sprain, return: 2027-02-01); Josh Ekness (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Andrew Nardi (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-09-01); Robby Snelling (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Ronny Henriquez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jesus Tinoco (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Adam Mazur (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
INJURIES — San Francisco GiantsHeliot Ramos (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-23); Tyler Mahle (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-23); Harrison Bader (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-06-29); Keaton Winn (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-26); Joel Peguero (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-31); Rowan Wick (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Hayden Birdsong (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Randy Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jose Butto (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Miami Marlins: #3, score: 74.9, L10: 7-3, ATS: 67% | San Francisco Giants: #14, score: 46.6, L10: 5-5, ATS: 67%
Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays — 7:10 PM ET
The Nationals and Rays face off in a battle of two teams that have surprised many this season. Washington has been playing well recently, while Tampa Bay has struggled. Both teams need a win to keep pace in the crowded AL East race.
H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays)Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 | Avg margin: +1.4
Aug 31, 2025: W @ Washington Nationals 7-4 (+3) | Aug 30, 2025: W @ Washington Nationals 4-1 (+3) | Aug 29, 2025: W @ Washington Nationals 4-1 (+3) | Jun 30, 2024: W vs Washington Nationals 5-0 (+5) | Jun 29, 2024: L vs Washington Nationals 1-8 (-7)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -1.2
Jun 17: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 4-5 (-1) | Jun 16: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 0-1 (-1) | Jun 15: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 (-1) | Jun 14: W @ Los Angeles Angels 8-3 (+5) | Jun 13: L @ Los Angeles Angels 0-8 (-8)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 7-3 | Avg margin: +3.2
Jun 17: L vs Kansas City Royals 2-6 (-4) | Jun 16: W vs Kansas City Royals 6-4 (+2) | Jun 15: W vs Kansas City Royals 7-3 (+4) | Jun 14: W vs Seattle Mariners 10-1 (+9) | Jun 13: W vs Seattle Mariners 8-3 (+5)
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS3.3 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 L10
WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS5.6 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | +0.7 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Tampa Bay RaysJonathan Heasley (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-28); Edwin Uceta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-01); Jesse Scholtens (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-20); Jake Fraley (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Ryan Pepiot (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Alfredo Zarraga (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-21)
INJURIES — Washington NationalsJarlin Susana (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); DJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-03); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Trevor Williams (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-06); Jake Irvin (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-23); Max Kranick (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-05); Tyler Stuart (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Josiah Gray (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-05); Tyler Baum (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Tampa Bay Rays: #22, score: 31.4, L10: 4-6, ATS: 75% | Washington Nationals: #8, score: 59.4, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56%
Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves — 7:15 PM ET
The Brewers and Braves square off in a matchup between two division leaders. Milwaukee's powerful offense will be tested against Atlanta's stingy defense, making for an intriguing contest. Both teams are looking to maintain their position atop the NL Central standings.
H2H LAST 5 (Milwaukee Brewers vs Atlanta Braves)Atlanta Braves 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.4
Aug 06, 2025: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 4-5 (-1) | Aug 05, 2025: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 2-7 (-5) | Aug 04, 2025: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 1-3 (-2) | Jun 11, 2025: W @ Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 (+4) | Jun 10, 2025: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-4 (-3)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-6 | Avg margin: -2.8
Jun 17: L vs San Francisco Giants 5-7 (-2) | Jun 16: L vs San Francisco Giants 2-7 (-5) | Jun 14: L @ New York Mets 1-8 (-7) | Jun 13: W @ New York Mets 3-1 (+2) | Jun 12: L @ New York Mets 5-7 (-2)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.4
Jun 18: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-4 (-2) | Jun 17: W vs Cleveland Guardians 9-4 (+5) | Jun 16: W vs Cleveland Guardians 2-1 (+1) | Jun 14: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 4-0 (+4) | Jun 13: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 8-9 (-1)
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | -0.9 diff | 4-6 L10
MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECENT STATS7.1 PPG (L10) | 4.4 allowed (L10) | +2.7 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Atlanta BravesSpencer Strider (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-25); Ronald Acuna Jr. (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Tyler Kinley (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-23); Sean Murphy (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-17); Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Kyle Farmer (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-22); Joe Jimenez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Danny Young (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Joey Wentz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Milwaukee BrewersQuinn Priester (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Brandon Sproat (Day-To-Day — Cramps, return: 2026-06-22); Brandon Woodruff (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Coleman Crow (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); DL Hall (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-24); Brandon Lockridge (10-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-06-26); Brian Fitzpatrick (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-05); Carlos Rodriguez (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-06-21); Logan Henderson (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-01); Rob Zastryzny (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-01); Angel Zerpa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Atlanta Braves: #25, score: 26.9, L10: 4-6, ATS: 30% | Milwaukee Brewers: #2, score: 79.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50%
San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers — 8:05 PM ET
The Padres travel to Texas to take on the Rangers in a clash of two teams with playoff aspirations. San Diego's pitching staff will be put to the test against Texas' potent offense, making for an exciting contest. Both teams need a win to stay in the postseason hunt.
H2H LAST 5 (San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers)Texas Rangers 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jul 06, 2025: L @ San Diego Padres 1-4 (-3) | Jul 05, 2025: W @ San Diego Padres 7-4 (+3) | Jul 04, 2025: L @ San Diego Padres 2-3 (-1) | Jul 04, 2024: L vs San Diego Padres 1-3 (-2) | Jul 03, 2024: L vs San Diego Padres 4-6 (-2)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-7 | Avg margin: -3.8
Jun 18: L vs Minnesota Twins 3-9 (-6) | Jun 16: L vs Minnesota Twins 2-12 (-10) | Jun 15: L vs Minnesota Twins 2-4 (-2) | Jun 14: W @ Boston Red Sox 6-4 (+2) | Jun 13: L @ Boston Red Sox 3-6 (-3)
SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jun 17: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 (+5) | Jun 16: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 (-1) | Jun 15: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 0-3 (-3) | Jun 14: W @ Baltimore Orioles 5-2 (+3) | Jun 13: W @ Baltimore Orioles 9-3 (+6)
TEXAS RANGERS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 5.3 allowed (L10) | -1.6 diff | 4-6 L10
SAN DIEGO PADRES RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 3.7 allowed (L10) | +0.5 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Texas RangersSebastian Walcott (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-08-03); Corey Seager (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-06-22); Michael Helman (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-07); Evan Carter (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-23); Jalen Beeks (15-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-06-25); Jordan Montgomery (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Chris Martin (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-06-25); Robert Garcia (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Carter Baumler (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-25); Declan Cronin (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Nabil Crismatt (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — San Diego PadresNick Pivetta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Miguel Andujar (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-21); Joe Musgrove (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); German Marquez (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-22); Jake Cronenworth (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-07-01); Ramon Laureano (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Yu Darvish (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bryan Hoeing (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Texas Rangers: #24, score: 27.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40% | San Diego Padres: #13, score: 47.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 40%
Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros — 8:10 PM ET
The Guardians and Astros face off in a matchup between two of the AL's top teams. Cleveland's young pitching staff will be put to the test against Houston's potent offense, making for an intriguing contest. Both teams are looking to maintain their position atop the AL West standings.
H2H LAST 5 (Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros)Houston Astros 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.0
Apr 22: W @ Cleveland Guardians 2-0 (+2) | Apr 21: L @ Cleveland Guardians 5-8 (-3) | Apr 20: W @ Cleveland Guardians 9-2 (+7) | Jul 09, 2025: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-4 (-2) | Jul 08, 2025: L vs Cleveland Guardians 6-10 (-4)
HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jun 17: W vs Detroit Tigers 4-2 (+2) | Jun 16: W vs Detroit Tigers 4-2 (+2) | Jun 15: L vs Detroit Tigers 3-9 (-6) | Jun 14: L @ Kansas City Royals 0-4 (-4) | Jun 13: W @ Kansas City Royals 8-7 (+1)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 18: W @ Milwaukee Brewers 4-2 (+2) | Jun 17: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 4-9 (-5) | Jun 16: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-2 (-1) | Jun 13: W vs Detroit Tigers 3-1 (+2) | Jun 12: W vs Detroit Tigers 3-2 (+1)
HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 5.4 allowed (L10) | -1.7 diff | 5-5 L10
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS3.0 PPG (L10) | 4.5 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Houston AstrosCristian Javier (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-28); Braden Shewmake (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); Lance McCullers Jr. (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-06); Ronel Blanco (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); LaMonte Wade Jr. (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-22); Brandon Walter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bennett Sousa (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-25); Carlos Correa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Hayden Wesneski (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Walker Janek (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-06-25)
INJURIES — Cleveland GuardiansErik Sabrowski (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Chase DeLauter (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-24); Tanner Burns (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-24); Jose Ramirez (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-24); Angel Martinez (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-26); Carlos Hernandez (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-24)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Houston Astros: #19, score: 38.9, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50% | Cleveland Guardians: #28, score: 22.5, L10: 3-7, ATS: 50%
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St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals — 8:15 PM ET
The Cardinals and Royals face off in a battle of two teams looking to turn things around. Both are struggling, but one will take a step forward tonight.
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-7 | Avg margin: -4.0
Jun 18: L @ Kansas City Royals 6-14 (-8) | Jun 17: L vs San Diego Padres 1-6 (-5) | Jun 16: W vs San Diego Padres 3-2 (+1)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 8-5 | Avg margin: +3.3
Jun 18: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 (+8) | Jun 17: W @ Washington Nationals 6-2 (+4) | Jun 16: L @ Washington Nationals 4-6 (-2)
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies — 8:40 PM ET
The Pirates and Rockies meet in a matchup between two teams with inconsistent performances. One team could gain momentum with a win.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 7-7 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 17: W @ Athletics 12-4 (+8) | Jun 16: W @ Athletics 6-5 (+1) | Jun 15: L @ Athletics 2-11 (-9)
COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 17: L @ Chicago Cubs 6-8 (-2) | Jun 16: W @ Chicago Cubs 5-2 (+3) | Jun 15: L @ Chicago Cubs 4-5 (-1)
Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics — 9:40 PM ET
The Angels and Athletics square off in a divisional battle. Both teams need to find their form to keep pace in the AL West race.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.3
Jun 17: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 1-8 (-7) | Jun 16: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 (+7) | Jun 15: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 3-4 (-1)
ATHLETICS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 7-7 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 17: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 (-8) | Jun 16: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 5-6 (-1) | Jun 15: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 11-2 (+9)
Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 9:45 PM ET
The Twins and Diamondbacks face off in a matchup between two teams with underwhelming seasons so far. One team could take a step towards redemption tonight.
MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 33-0 | Avg score: 8-2 | Avg margin: +6.0
Jun 18: W @ Texas Rangers 9-3 (+6) | Jun 16: W @ Texas Rangers 12-2 (+10) | Jun 15: W @ Texas Rangers 4-2 (+2)
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.3
Jun 17: W vs Los Angeles Angels 8-1 (+7) | Jun 16: L vs Los Angeles Angels 0-7 (-7) | Jun 15: W vs Los Angeles Angels 4-3 (+1)
Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers — 10:10 PM ET
The Orioles travel to LA to take on the Dodgers, who have been dominating this season. Baltimore will need their best game to keep things close.
BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jun 18: L @ Seattle Mariners 0-3 (-3) | Jun 17: W @ Seattle Mariners 5-3 (+2) | Jun 16: L @ Seattle Mariners 1-3 (-2)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS LAST 33-0 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 17: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 (+1) | Jun 16: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 (+1) | Jun 15: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 (+1)
Final Word
As we wrap up today's MLB action, I can't help but get excited about the Blue Jays and Cubs matchup. Toronto has been struggling on the road, while the Cubbies are searching for consistency at home. Both teams need a win to boost their confidence, so this game could be a real nail-biter.
Friday's slate is stacked with 14 games, and there's plenty more to look forward to. Whether you're a fan of the White Sox and Tigers in their divisional matchup or the Yankees hosting the Reds, there's something for everyone tonight. So grab a cold one and settle in for some quality baseball action. Let's see who comes out on top.
And remember, folks: it's just a game. But it sure is fun to watch.
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