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Breaking Down Today's MLB Slate: White Sox vs Tigers
Get ready for a full day of MLB action with 14 games on tap, featuring some exciting matchups like the Chicago White Sox taking on the Detroit Tigers in a battle of division rivals.
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Alright, Saturday sports fans, we got ourselves a full day of baseball action ahead. The White Sox and Tigers kick things off in the Motor City, with Chicago looking to extend their lead in the AL Central. Over in New York, the Yankees welcome the Reds as they continue their quest for another World Series title.
Up north, the Cubbies host the Blue Jays in a battle of two teams trying to find their footing. The Padres and Rangers square off in Texas, with both squads hoping to climb up the standings. The Nationals travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Rays, while the Giants visit Miami for a matchup against the Marlins.
The Brewers and Braves face off in Atlanta, with Milwaukee looking to keep pace with the NL East leaders. The Guardians head to Houston to challenge the Astros, who are still searching for their first World Series title since 2017.
Out on the West Coast, the Mets and Phillies square off in a battle of division rivals, while the Pirates travel to Colorado to take on the Rockies. The Angels and Athletics renew hostilities in Oakland, and the Red Sox head to Seattle to face the Mariners.
Finally, the Orioles make their way out west to take on the Dodgers in Los Angeles. It's a packed day of baseball action, so grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's see who comes out on top. Just remember, it's only one game at a time, folks.
Today's MLB Slate
- Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers (1:10 PM ET)
- Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees (1:35 PM ET)
- Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)
- San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers (4:05 PM ET)
- Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays (4:10 PM ET)
- San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins (4:10 PM ET)
- Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves (4:10 PM ET)
- Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros (7:15 PM ET)
- New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies (7:15 PM ET)
- Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies (9:10 PM ET)
- Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics (10:05 PM ET)
- Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners (10:10 PM ET)
- Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks (10:10 PM ET)
- Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)
Matchup Breakdown
Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers — 1:10 PM ET
The White Sox and Tigers meet again, with Chicago looking to extend their lead in the AL Central. Detroit will be hoping for an upset to keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
H2H LAST 5 (Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers)Detroit Tigers 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.8
Jun 19: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-3 (+1) | 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)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +0.2
Jun 19: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-3 (+1) | 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)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0
Jun 19: L @ Detroit Tigers 3-4 (-1) | 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)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS5.0 PPG (L10) | 3.4 allowed (L10) | +1.6 diff | 5-5 L10
CHICAGO WHITE SOX RECENT STATS4.3 PPG (L10) | 5.5 allowed (L10) | -1.2 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersWenceel Perez (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-27); Jack Flaherty (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-28); Gleyber Torres (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-07); Justin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-08); 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: 2026-06-27); 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: #12, score: 51.8, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44% | Chicago White Sox: #11, score: 52.0, L10: 5-5, ATS: 60%
Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees — 1:35 PM ET
The Yankees welcome the Reds as they continue their quest for another World Series title. Cincinnati will be aiming to pull off an upset and spoil New York's plans.
H2H LAST 5 (Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees)New York Yankees 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.2
Jun 19: W vs Cincinnati Reds 5-0 (+5) | 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)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 7-3 | Avg margin: +4.2
Jun 19: W vs Cincinnati Reds 5-0 (+5) | 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)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 19: L @ New York Yankees 0-5 (-5) | 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)
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS6.2 PPG (L10) | 3.5 allowed (L10) | +2.7 diff | 8-2 L10
CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS3.6 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -0.6 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — New York YankeesMax Fried (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-03); Clarke Schmidt (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Trent Grisham (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Giancarlo Stanton (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); Eric Reyzelman (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-21); Aaron Judge (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24)
INJURIES — Cincinnati RedsHunter Greene (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-05); Ke'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); Graham Ashcraft (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-08-01); 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: 93.6, L10: 8-2, ATS: 70% | Cincinnati Reds: #25, score: 39.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 56%
Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs — 2:20 PM ET
The Cubbies host the Blue Jays in a battle of two teams trying to find their footing. Both squads will be eager to secure a much-needed win.
H2H LAST 5 (Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs)Chicago Cubs 2-3 | Avg margin: +2.2
Jun 19: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 16-2 (+14) | 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)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jun 19: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 16-2 (+14) | 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)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0
Jun 19: L @ Chicago Cubs 2-16 (-14) | 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)
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS5.7 PPG (L10) | 3.7 allowed (L10) | +2.0 diff | 6-4 L10
TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS3.6 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | -1.4 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Chicago CubsMatthew Boyd (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-28); 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 JaysShane Bieber (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); 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); Max Scherzer (15-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-06-29); Joe Mantiply (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-01); Jose Berrios (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); 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: #6, score: 60.9, L10: 6-4, ATS: 50% | Toronto Blue Jays: #20, score: 48.0, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44%
San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers — 4:05 PM ET
The Padres and Rangers square off in Texas, with both squads hoping to climb up the standings. This could be a tight contest between two evenly matched teams.
H2H LAST 5 (San Diego Padres vs Texas Rangers)Texas Rangers 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 19: W vs San Diego Padres 9-7 (+2) | 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)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -2.8
Jun 19: W vs San Diego Padres 9-7 (+2) | 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)
SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.4
Jun 19: L @ Texas Rangers 7-9 (-2) | 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)
TEXAS RANGERS RECENT STATS3.9 PPG (L10) | 6.3 allowed (L10) | -2.4 diff | 4-6 L10
SAN DIEGO PADRES RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | +0.7 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Texas RangersMichael Helman (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-20); Sebastian Walcott (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-08-03); Corey Seager (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-06-22); 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: #29, score: 28.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40% | San Diego Padres: #16, score: 49.6, L10: 5-5, ATS: 40%
Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays — 4:10 PM ET
The Nationals travel to Tampa Bay to take on the Rays, who have been playing well recently. Washington will need to bring their A-game if they want to come away with a win.
H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays)Tampa Bay Rays 5-0 | Avg margin: +3.4
Jun 19: W vs Washington Nationals 5-2 (+3) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 19: W vs Washington Nationals 5-2 (+3) | 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)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.6
Jun 19: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 2-5 (-3) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS5.7 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | +0.8 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Tampa Bay RaysEdwin Uceta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Manuel Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Gavin Lux (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Jonathan Heasley (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-28); 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); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Tampa Bay Rays: #21, score: 47.8, L10: 5-5, ATS: 78% | Washington Nationals: #5, score: 63.2, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56%
San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins — 4:10 PM ET
The Giants visit Miami for a matchup against the Marlins. Both teams are struggling, but one will emerge victorious in this battle of underperformers.
H2H LAST 5 (San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins)Miami Marlins 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.2
Jun 19: W vs San Francisco Giants 4-3 (+1) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jun 19: W vs San Francisco Giants 4-3 (+1) | 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)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 19: L @ Miami Marlins 3-4 (-1) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +1.6 diff | 7-3 L10
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS RECENT STATS4.3 PPG (L10) | 4.4 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsEury Perez (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-24); Janson Junk (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-29); Griffin Conine (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-26); 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 GiantsTyler Mahle (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-23); Heliot Ramos (10-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: #2, score: 76.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 70% | San Francisco Giants: #14, score: 50.5, L10: 5-5, ATS: 56%
Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves — 4:10 PM ET
The Brewers and Braves face off in Atlanta, with Milwaukee looking to keep pace with the NL East leaders. Atlanta will be determined to protect their home turf.
H2H LAST 5 (Milwaukee Brewers vs Atlanta Braves)Atlanta Braves 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jun 19: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 (+1) | 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)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -2.2
Jun 19: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 (+1) | 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)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +1.4
Jun 19: L @ Atlanta Braves 2-3 (-1) | 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)
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS3.4 PPG (L10) | 4.5 allowed (L10) | -1.1 diff | 4-6 L10
MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECENT STATS5.6 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | +1.0 diff | 5-5 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 BrewersBrandon Woodruff (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Quinn Priester (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Brandon Sproat (Day-To-Day — Cramps, 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: #26, score: 36.5, L10: 4-6, ATS: 30% | Milwaukee Brewers: #7, score: 59.5, L10: 5-5, ATS: 30%
Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros — 7:15 PM ET
The Guardians head to Houston to challenge the Astros, who are still searching for their first World Series title since 2017. Cleveland will need to play their best if they want to knock off the defending champs.
H2H LAST 5 (Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros)Houston Astros 3-2 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jun 19: W vs Cleveland Guardians 9-3 (+6) | 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)
HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 19: W vs Cleveland Guardians 9-3 (+6) | 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)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.6
Jun 19: L @ Houston Astros 3-9 (-6) | 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)
HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 5.2 allowed (L10) | -0.6 diff | 6-4 L10
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS2.9 PPG (L10) | 5.3 allowed (L10) | -2.4 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Houston AstrosCristian Javier (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-28); Lance McCullers Jr. (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-06); Ronel Blanco (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Braden Shewmake (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); 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 GuardiansChase 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: #8, score: 59.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56% | Cleveland Guardians: #28, score: 29.6, L10: 3-7, ATS: 50%
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New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies — 7:15 PM ET
The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in a battle of division rivals. Both teams will be eager to secure a much-needed win.
NEW YORK METS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 6-3 | Avg margin: +2.7
Jun 18: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 6-4 (+2) | Jun 17: W @ Cincinnati Reds 9-1 (+8) | Jun 16: L @ Cincinnati Reds 3-5 (-2)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-7 | Avg margin: -1.3
Jun 18: L vs New York Mets 4-6 (-2) | Jun 17: L vs Miami Marlins 4-12 (-8) | Jun 16: W vs Miami Marlins 8-2 (+6)
Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies — 9:10 PM ET
The Pirates travel to Colorado to take on the Rockies, who have been struggling recently. Pittsburgh will need to bring their A-game if they want to come away with a win.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 7-4 | Avg margin: +2.7
Jun 19: L @ Colorado Rockies 3-4 (-1) | Jun 17: W @ Athletics 12-4 (+8) | Jun 16: W @ Athletics 6-5 (+1)
COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +0.7
Jun 19: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 (+1) | Jun 17: L @ Chicago Cubs 6-8 (-2) | Jun 16: W @ Chicago Cubs 5-2 (+3)
Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics — 10:05 PM ET
The Angels and Athletics renew hostilities in Oakland, with both teams looking to assert dominance in the AL West. This could be a tight contest between two evenly matched teams.
LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -1.7
Jun 18: L @ Athletics 0-5 (-5) | Jun 17: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 1-8 (-7) | Jun 16: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 (+7)
ATHLETICS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -1.3
Jun 18: W vs Los Angeles Angels 5-0 (+5) | Jun 17: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 (-8) | Jun 16: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 5-6 (-1)
Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners — 10:10 PM ET
The Red Sox head to Seattle to face the Mariners, who have been playing well recently. Boston will need to bring their A-game if they want to come away with a win.
BOSTON RED SOX LAST 30-3 | Avg score: 1-4 | Avg margin: -3.0
Jun 18: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 3-4 (-1) | Jun 17: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 0-3 (-3) | Jun 16: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 1-6 (-5)
SEATTLE MARINERS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 18: W vs Baltimore Orioles 3-0 (+3) | Jun 17: L vs Baltimore Orioles 3-5 (-2) | Jun 16: W vs Baltimore Orioles 3-1 (+2)
Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 10:10 PM ET
The Twins and Diamondbacks meet in Arizona, with both teams hoping to climb up the standings. This could be a tight contest between two evenly matched teams.
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)
Final Word
Well folks, that wraps up today's MLB action. We've got some exciting matchups on tap for Saturday, including the Chicago White Sox taking on the Detroit Tigers in a battle of division rivals. The White Sox are looking to extend their lead in the AL Central, while the Tigers will be hoping to pull off an upset and keep their slim playoff hopes alive.
It's going to be a great day of baseball, so grab your favorite beverage, settle in, and let's see who comes out on top. Until next time, cheers!
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