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Brewers and Cards Renew Rivalry in Key Playoff Matchup

Today's 15-game MLB slate features an intriguing matchup between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals, with playoff implications on the line for both teams.

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Alright, Tuesday night's got a stacked lineup with 15 MLB games ready to roll. First off, we've got the Brew Crew heading to St. Louis to take on the Cardinals. These two teams are neck and neck in the NL Central standings, so this series could be a crucial turning point for either squad. Over in Baltimore, the Cubbies will face the Orioles, hoping to keep their momentum going after a solid road trip.

In the Sunshine State, the Mariners and Marlins square off, with Seattle looking to build on their recent success against weaker opponents. The Braves and Pirates clash in Pittsburgh, where Atlanta's bats could feast on an underperforming Bucs pitching staff.

The big boys of the AL East meet up as the Yankees face the Rays in Tampa. These two teams have been battling for supremacy all season, and this matchup promises to be a thrilling showdown. The Athletics head to Detroit to take on the Tigers, with Oakland looking to solidify their hold on the second Wild Card spot.

The Astros travel to Washington to face the Nationals, where Houston's potent offense could put up some big numbers against a struggling Nats pitching staff. The Phillies and Reds meet in Cincinnati, with both teams fighting for position in the NL playoff race.

The Royals visit the Mets, with New York looking to capitalize on Kansas City's recent struggles. The Guardians invade Minnesota to take on the Twins, where Cleveland will aim to prove they belong in the AL Central conversation. The Red Sox and White Sox square off in Chicago, with both teams hoping to get back on track after some subpar performances.

Out west, the Angels and Rangers duke it out in Texas, while the Diamondbacks head to San Diego to face the Padres. Finally, the Rockies travel to Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers, where Colorado will look to keep pace with their division rivals.

Tonight's slate is packed with exciting matchups and potential playoff previews. Let's see which teams can rise to the occasion and come out on top. Buckle up, folks—it's going to be a wild night of baseball!

Today's MLB Slate

  • Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals (2:15 PM ET)
  • Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles (6:35 PM ET)
  • Seattle Mariners @ Miami Marlins (6:40 PM ET)
  • Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates (6:40 PM ET)
  • New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays (6:40 PM ET)
  • Athletics @ Detroit Tigers (6:40 PM ET)
  • Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals (6:45 PM ET)
  • Philadelphia Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds (7:10 PM ET)
  • Kansas City Royals @ New York Mets (7:10 PM ET)
  • Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins (7:40 PM ET)
  • Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox (7:40 PM ET)
  • Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers (8:05 PM ET)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Diego Padres (9:40 PM ET)
  • Toronto Blue Jays @ San Francisco Giants (9:45 PM ET)
  • Colorado Rockies @ Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals — 2:15 PM ET

Brewers and Cardinals renew rivalry with playoff implications, St. Louis looking to avenge earlier defeat.

H2H LAST 5 (Milwaukee Brewers vs St. Louis Cardinals)St. Louis Cardinals 0-5 | Avg margin: -3.2
Jul 06: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 (-1) | May 27: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-2 (-1) | May 26: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 0-6 (-6) | May 25: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-5 (-4) | May 06: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 2-6 (-4)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-3 | Avg margin: +4.4
Jul 06: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 (-1) | Jul 05: L @ Chicago Cubs 4-6 (-2) | Jul 04: W @ Chicago Cubs 3-0 (+3) | Jul 03: W @ Chicago Cubs 17-1 (+16) | Jul 02: W @ Atlanta Braves 11-5 (+6)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jul 06: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 (+1) | Jul 05: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2 (+1) | Jul 04: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 3-4 (-1) | Jul 03: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4 (+3) | Jul 02: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-7 (-5)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RECENT STATS4.8 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | +0.9 diff | 5-5 L10
MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | +0.4 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — St. Louis CardinalsMax Rajcic (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-23); Ramon Urias (60-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-07-24)
INJURIES — Milwaukee BrewersDavid Hamilton (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-17); Brandon Woodruff (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-18); Brian Fitzpatrick (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Logan Henderson (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-09); Joel Kuhnel (15-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-07-19); Rob Zastryzny (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Carlos Rodriguez (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-17); DL Hall (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-24); Coleman Crow (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-10); Brandon Lockridge (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-24); Quinn Priester (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Angel Zerpa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)St. Louis Cardinals: #14, score: 63.3, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44% | Milwaukee Brewers: #11, score: 67.3, L10: 6-4, ATS: 50%

Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles — 6:35 PM ET

Cubs aim for series sweep against struggling Orioles, Chicago hoping to build momentum in pennant race.

H2H LAST 5 (Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles)Baltimore Orioles 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.8
Aug 03, 2025: L @ Chicago Cubs 3-5 (-2) | Aug 02, 2025: W @ Chicago Cubs 4-3 (+1) | Aug 01, 2025: L @ Chicago Cubs 0-1 (-1) | Jul 11, 2024: L vs Chicago Cubs 0-8 (-8) | Jul 10, 2024: L vs Chicago Cubs 0-4 (-4)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.8
Jul 05: L @ Cincinnati Reds 2-3 (-1) | Jul 04: W @ Cincinnati Reds 8-5 (+3) | Jul 03: W @ Cincinnati Reds 3-0 (+3) | Jul 01: W vs Chicago White Sox 6-1 (+5) | Jun 30: L vs Chicago White Sox 3-9 (-6)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-7 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jul 05: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 (+2) | Jul 04: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 0-3 (-3) | Jul 03: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 1-17 (-16) | Jul 01: W vs San Diego Padres 23-3 (+20) | Jun 30: W vs San Diego Padres 9-7 (+2)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES RECENT STATS4.0 PPG (L10) | 4.4 allowed (L10) | -0.4 diff | 4-6 L10
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS6.0 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | +1.0 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Baltimore OriolesRyan Helsley (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Keegan Akin (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-17); Yaramil Hiraldo (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Felix Bautista (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-07); Colin Selby (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-01); Chris Bassitt (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-31); Jordan Westburg (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Zach Eflin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01)
INJURIES — Chicago CubsEdward Cabrera (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-27); Matt Shaw (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Jameson Taillon (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-11); Ethan Roberts (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Daniel Palencia (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-07-21); Hoby Milner (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-27); Phil Maton (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-07-11); Ben Brown (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-21); Justin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Porter Hodge (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-05-01); Shelby Miller (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-15); Cade Horton (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Tyler Austin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Baltimore Orioles: #19, score: 44.0, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50% | Chicago Cubs: #4, score: 79.2, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50%

Seattle Mariners @ Miami Marlins — 6:40 PM ET

Mariners face Marlins in battle of underperforming offenses, Seattle seeking to capitalize on Miami's woes.

H2H LAST 5 (Seattle Mariners vs Miami Marlins)Miami Marlins 2-3 | Avg margin: -3.6
Apr 27, 2025: L @ Seattle Mariners 6-7 (-1) | Apr 26, 2025: L @ Seattle Mariners 0-14 (-14) | Apr 25, 2025: W @ Seattle Mariners 8-4 (+4) | Jun 23, 2024: W vs Seattle Mariners 6-4 (+2) | Jun 22, 2024: L vs Seattle Mariners 0-9 (-9)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-7 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jul 05: W @ Athletics 9-8 (+1) | Jul 04: W @ Athletics 7-2 (+5) | Jul 03: W @ Athletics 12-5 (+7) | Jul 02: L @ Colorado Rockies 4-14 (-10) | Jul 01: L @ Colorado Rockies 3-6 (-3)
SEATTLE MARINERS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 5-1 | Avg margin: +3.8
Jul 05: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 4-0 (+4) | Jul 04: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 11-0 (+11) | Jul 03: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 0-2 (-2) | Jul 02: W vs Los Angeles Angels 1-0 (+1) | Jun 30: W vs Los Angeles Angels 8-3 (+5)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS6.9 PPG (L10) | 4.8 allowed (L10) | +2.1 diff | 7-3 L10
SEATTLE MARINERS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 2.3 allowed (L10) | +1.9 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsAnthony Bender (15-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-07-17); Janson Junk (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-08); Josh Ekness (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-31); 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); Adam Mazur (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
INJURIES — Seattle MarinersCooper Criswell (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-08); Brendan Donovan (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Julio Rodriguez (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-07-10); Rob Refsnyder (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-09); Carlos Vargas (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-03); Will Wilson (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-20); Matt Brash (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-03); Logan Evans (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Miami Marlins: #2, score: 84.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 67% | Seattle Mariners: #10, score: 68.5, L10: 6-4, ATS: 38%

Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates — 6:40 PM ET

Braves and Pirates meet in crucial NL playoff matchup, Atlanta looking to extend division lead against struggling Bucs.

H2H LAST 5 (Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates)Pittsburgh Pirates 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.6
Jun 07: L @ Atlanta Braves 2-3 (-1) | Jun 06: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-6 (-3) | Jun 05: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-6 (-3) | Sep 28, 2025: L @ Atlanta Braves 1-4 (-3) | Sep 27, 2025: W @ Atlanta Braves 3-1 (+2)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-5 | Avg margin: +1.8
Jul 05: W @ Washington Nationals 11-5 (+6) | Jul 04: W @ Washington Nationals 7-1 (+6) | Jul 03: L @ Washington Nationals 5-9 (-4) | Jul 02: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 (+5) | Jul 01: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 6-10 (-4)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 8-7 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jul 06: L vs New York Mets 6-7 (-1) | Jul 05: L vs New York Mets 9-10 (-1) | Jul 04: W vs New York Mets 14-3 (+11) | Jul 03: W vs New York Mets 5-3 (+2) | Jul 02: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 5-11 (-6)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES RECENT STATS6.6 PPG (L10) | 6.0 allowed (L10) | +0.6 diff | 5-5 L10
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS4.8 PPG (L10) | 4.7 allowed (L10) | +0.1 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Pittsburgh PiratesWilber Dotel (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-09); Spencer Horwitz (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-24); Oneil Cruz (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24); Evan Sisk (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Chris Devenski (60-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-17)
INJURIES — Atlanta BravesMartin Perez (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-20); Ha-Seong Kim (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-11); AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-28); Ronald Acuna Jr. (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-25); Robert Suarez (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-20); Spencer Strider (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-25); Sean Murphy (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-17); Joe Jimenez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Joey Wentz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Pittsburgh Pirates: #16, score: 59.0, L10: 5-5, ATS: 56% | Atlanta Braves: #20, score: 43.3, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50%

New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays — 6:40 PM ET

Yankees and Rays engage in intense AL East showdown, both teams eager to assert dominance in tight race.

H2H LAST 5 (New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays)Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jul 06: L vs New York Yankees 1-5 (-4) | May 24: L @ New York Yankees 0-2 (-2) | May 22: W @ New York Yankees 4-2 (+2) | Apr 12: W vs New York Yankees 5-4 (+1) | Apr 11: W vs New York Yankees 5-4 (+1)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jul 06: L vs New York Yankees 1-5 (-4) | Jul 05: L @ Houston Astros 0-2 (-2) | Jul 04: L @ Houston Astros 8-10 (-2) | Jul 03: W @ Houston Astros 3-1 (+2) | Jul 02: W @ Kansas City Royals 5-2 (+3)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.8
Jul 06: W @ Tampa Bay Rays 5-1 (+4) | Jul 05: L vs Minnesota Twins 1-6 (-5) | Jul 04: L vs Minnesota Twins 4-11 (-7) | Jul 03: W vs Minnesota Twins 5-2 (+3) | Jul 01: L vs Detroit Tigers 2-6 (-4)
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS5.8 PPG (L10) | 2.5 allowed (L10) | +3.3 diff | 8-2 L10
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS2.7 PPG (L10) | 6.2 allowed (L10) | -3.5 diff | 1-9 L10
INJURIES — Tampa Bay RaysJesse Scholtens (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Steven Matz (15-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-10); Edwin Uceta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-14); Jake Fraley (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-10); Manuel Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-20); Gavin Lux (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-10); Jonathan Heasley (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-28); Steven Wilson (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-20); Ryan Pepiot (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — New York YankeesGiancarlo Stanton (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-11); Carlos Rodon (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-11); Max Fried (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-27); Aaron Judge (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-03); Clarke Schmidt (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Tampa Bay Rays: #1, score: 85.3, L10: 8-2, ATS: 75% | New York Yankees: #30, score: 7.7, L10: 1-9, ATS: 11%

Athletics @ Detroit Tigers — 6:40 PM ET

Athletics face Tigers in bid for Wild Card spot, Oakland hoping to build on recent success against Detroit.

H2H LAST 5 (Athletics vs Detroit Tigers)Detroit Tigers 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.6
Aug 27, 2025: L @ Athletics 0-7 (-7) | Aug 26, 2025: L @ Athletics 6-7 (-1) | Aug 25, 2025: L @ Athletics 3-8 (-5) | Jun 26, 2025: W vs Athletics 8-0 (+8) | Jun 25, 2025: L vs Athletics 0-3 (-3)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jul 05: W @ Texas Rangers 6-3 (+3) | Jul 04: W @ Texas Rangers 3-0 (+3) | Jul 02: L @ Texas Rangers 4-10 (-6) | Jul 01: W @ New York Yankees 6-2 (+4) | Jun 30: W @ New York Yankees 9-3 (+6)
ATHLETICS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 5-8 | Avg margin: -2.6
Jul 05: L vs Miami Marlins 8-9 (-1) | Jul 04: L vs Miami Marlins 2-7 (-5) | Jul 03: L vs Miami Marlins 5-12 (-7) | Jul 01: W vs Los Angeles Dodgers 7-1 (+6) | Jun 30: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3-9 (-6)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS5.5 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | +1.7 diff | 6-4 L10
ATHLETICS RECENT STATS5.0 PPG (L10) | 6.5 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersGleyber Torres (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Will Vest (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Jackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-15); Wenceel Perez (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-16); Parker Meadows (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-20); Burch Smith (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-21); Justin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-08); Javier Baez (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Trey Sweeney (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Brant Hurter (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-23); Bailey Horn (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-11); Reese Olson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01)
INJURIES — AthleticsTyler Soderstrom (10-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-17); Jacob Wilson (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Brent Rooker (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Denzel Clarke (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01); Luis Severino (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-29); Brooks Kriske (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-08-01); Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Detroit Tigers: #5, score: 76.7, L10: 6-4, ATS: 75% | Athletics: #27, score: 30.5, L10: 3-7, ATS: 44%

Houston Astros @ Washington Nationals — 6:45 PM ET

Astros take on Nationals in clash of powerhouse offenses, Houston aiming to prove they're the best in the league.

H2H LAST 5 (Houston Astros vs Washington Nationals)Washington Nationals 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jul 06: W vs Houston Astros 12-11 (+1) | Jul 30, 2025: L @ Houston Astros 1-9 (-8) | Jul 29, 2025: L @ Houston Astros 4-7 (-3) | Jul 28, 2025: W @ Houston Astros 2-1 (+1) | Apr 21, 2024: W vs Houston Astros 6-0 (+6)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-7 | Avg margin: +0.2
Jul 06: W vs Houston Astros 12-11 (+1) | Jul 05: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 5-11 (-6) | Jul 04: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 1-7 (-6) | Jul 03: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9-5 (+4) | Jul 01: W @ Boston Red Sox 10-2 (+8)
HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -0.8
Jul 06: L @ Washington Nationals 11-12 (-1) | Jul 05: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 (+2) | Jul 04: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 10-8 (+2) | Jul 03: L vs Tampa Bay Rays 1-3 (-2) | Jul 01: L vs Minnesota Twins 3-8 (-5)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 5.2 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 5-5 L10
HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS4.3 PPG (L10) | 4.8 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Washington NationalsTrevor Williams (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-29); Jake Irvin (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01); Mitchell Parker (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2027-09-01); Richard Lovelady (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); DJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-15); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Josiah Gray (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01)
INJURIES — Houston AstrosJeremy Pena (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-10); Bennett Sousa (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Lance McCullers Jr. (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-12); Ronel Blanco (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Kai-Wei Teng (15-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Hayden Wesneski (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Brandon Walter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Carlos Correa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Washington Nationals: #17, score: 55.5, L10: 5-5, ATS: 40% | Houston Astros: #13, score: 63.7, L10: 6-4, ATS: 57%

Philadelphia Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds — 7:10 PM ET

Phillies and Reds square off in NL playoff race, both teams desperate for win as postseason approaches.

H2H LAST 5 (Philadelphia Phillies vs Cincinnati Reds)Cincinnati Reds 4-1 | Avg margin: +4.0
May 20: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 (+5) | May 19: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 (+3) | May 18: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 4-5 (-1) | Aug 13, 2025: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 8-0 (+8) | Aug 12, 2025: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 6-1 (+5)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jul 05: W vs Baltimore Orioles 3-2 (+1) | Jul 04: L vs Baltimore Orioles 5-8 (-3) | Jul 03: L vs Baltimore Orioles 0-3 (-3) | Jul 02: W @ Milwaukee Brewers 7-2 (+5) | Jul 01: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 2-4 (-2)
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -2.6
Jul 06: L @ Kansas City Royals 1-15 (-14) | Jul 05: L @ Kansas City Royals 2-5 (-3) | Jul 04: W @ Kansas City Royals 6-1 (+5) | Jul 02: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 1-6 (-5) | Jul 01: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 10-6 (+4)
CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS4.1 PPG (L10) | 5.1 allowed (L10) | -1.0 diff | 4-6 L10
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES RECENT STATS5.3 PPG (L10) | 4.5 allowed (L10) | +0.8 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Cincinnati RedsBlake Dunn (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Dane Myers (10-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-17); Ke'Bryan Hayes (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-17); Graham Ashcraft (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-08-01); Brandon Williamson (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-08-01); Tony Santillan (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01)
INJURIES — Philadelphia PhilliesJohan Rojas (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Adolis Garcia (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Cincinnati Reds: #24, score: 36.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 33% | Philadelphia Phillies: #12, score: 65.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 40%

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Guardians and Twins face off in crucial division matchup, Minnesota aiming to extend lead against visiting Cleveland.

CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.7
Jul 05: L vs Chicago White Sox 6-7 (-1) | Jul 04: L vs Chicago White Sox 1-3 (-2) | Jul 03: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-3 (+1)
MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 6-3 | Avg margin: +3.0
Jul 05: W @ New York Yankees 6-1 (+5) | Jul 04: W @ New York Yankees 11-4 (+7) | Jul 03: L @ New York Yankees 2-5 (-3)

Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox — 7:40 PM ET

Red Sox and White Sox clash in AL East showdown, both teams eager to prove dominance in tight race.

BOSTON RED SOX LAST 33-0 | Avg score: 7-3 | Avg margin: +4.0
Jul 05: W @ Los Angeles Angels 7-5 (+2) | Jul 04: W @ Los Angeles Angels 8-1 (+7) | Jul 03: W @ Los Angeles Angels 5-2 (+3)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.7
Jul 05: W @ Cleveland Guardians 7-6 (+1) | Jul 04: W @ Cleveland Guardians 3-1 (+2) | Jul 03: L @ Cleveland Guardians 3-4 (-1)

Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers — 8:05 PM ET

Angels and Rangers meet in Texas, Los Angeles hoping to build on recent success against struggling opponents.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 30-3 | Avg score: 3-7 | Avg margin: -4.0
Jul 05: L vs Boston Red Sox 5-7 (-2) | Jul 04: L vs Boston Red Sox 1-8 (-7) | Jul 03: L vs Boston Red Sox 2-5 (-3)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jul 05: L vs Detroit Tigers 3-6 (-3) | Jul 04: L vs Detroit Tigers 0-3 (-3) | Jul 02: W vs Detroit Tigers 10-4 (+6)

Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Diego Padres — 9:40 PM ET

Diamondbacks face Padres in battle of underperforming offenses, Arizona seeking to capitalize on San Diego's woes.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-2 | Avg margin: +2.7
Jul 06: W @ San Diego Padres 8-0 (+8) | Jul 05: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 2-3 (-1) | Jul 04: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 (+1)
SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 2-4 | Avg margin: -2.7
Jul 06: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 0-8 (-8) | Jul 05: W @ Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 (+3) | Jul 04: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 0-3 (-3)

Final Word

As we wrap up today's MLB action on Tuesday, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep us entertained. The Brewers and Cardinals renew their rivalry with playoff implications at stake, while the Yankees and Rays engage in another intense AL East showdown. But if you ask me, the game I'm most excited about is the battle between the Milwaukee Brewers and St. Louis Cardinals. These two teams have been neck and neck all season long, and this series could be a crucial turning point for either squad. Let's hope they bring their A-game tonight—it's going to be a wild ride!

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