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Brewers vs Braves: NL Central Rivals Face Off

Get ready for 15 MLB games today, including the Brewers facing off against the Braves in an exciting division rivalry matchup. Let's see who comes out on top!

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Alright, Sunday sports fans, we've got ourselves quite the lineup for today's MLB action. First off, the Brew Crew heads to Atlanta to take on the Braves in a battle of division rivals. These teams know each other well, and both are fighting for playoff positioning. The Braves are riding high after a series win against the Mets, but don't count out the Brewers – they've shown they can compete with anyone.

Over on the East Coast, the Reds face off against the Yankees in what could be a high-scoring affair. The Yanks have been swinging hot bats lately, but the Reds aren't pushovers. They've got some power hitters of their own and are looking to shake off a tough loss to the Cubs.

In Miami, the Giants will try to continue their solid play against the Marlins. The Fish have been struggling as of late, but they're at home where they've shown they can be dangerous. Keep an eye on this one – it could go either way.

And let's not forget about the White Sox and Tigers. These AL Central rivals always bring the heat when they face off. The Sox have been playing consistent baseball, but the Tigers are a wild card. They've shown flashes of brilliance this season, so don't count them out just yet.

There's plenty more where that came from, folks. It's gonna be a wild ride.

Today's MLB Slate

  • Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves (1:35 PM ET)
  • Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees (1:35 PM ET)
  • San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins (1:40 PM ET)
  • Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers (1:40 PM ET)
  • Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays (1:40 PM ET)
  • St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals (2:10 PM ET)
  • Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros (2:10 PM ET)
  • Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs (2:20 PM ET)
  • San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers (2:35 PM ET)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies (3:10 PM ET)
  • Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks (3:15 PM ET)
  • Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics (4:05 PM ET)
  • Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers (4:10 PM ET)
  • Boston Red Sox @ Seattle Mariners (4:10 PM ET)
  • New York Mets @ Philadelphia Phillies (7:20 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Milwaukee Brewers @ Atlanta Braves — 1:35 PM ET

Brew Crew and Braves renew rivalry as both teams chase playoff spots, with Atlanta looking to avenge a recent loss to Milwaukee.

H2H LAST 5 (Milwaukee Brewers vs Atlanta Braves)Atlanta Braves 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.2
Jun 20: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 (+1) | 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)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -2.4
Jun 20: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 (+1) | 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)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +0.4
Jun 20: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-4 (-1) | 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)
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS3.2 PPG (L10) | 4.5 allowed (L10) | -1.3 diff | 4-6 L10
MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECENT STATS4.4 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +0.8 diff | 4-6 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); 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: #27, score: 27.6, L10: 4-6, ATS: 20% | Milwaukee Brewers: #15, score: 42.5, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40%

Cincinnati Reds @ New York Yankees — 1:35 PM ET

Reds aim to bounce back against Yankees after a tough series against the Cubs, while New York looks to continue their hot streak at home.

H2H LAST 5 (Cincinnati Reds vs New York Yankees)New York Yankees 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jun 20: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-10 (-8) | 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)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.6
Jun 20: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-10 (-8) | 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)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.8
Jun 20: W @ New York Yankees 10-2 (+8) | 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)
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS5.7 PPG (L10) | 4.0 allowed (L10) | +1.7 diff | 7-3 L10
CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS4.4 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | +0.6 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — New York YankeesMax Fried (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-17); 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); Aaron Judge (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24)
INJURIES — Cincinnati RedsElly De La Cruz (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-22); Hunter 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); 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: #2, score: 81.3, L10: 7-3, ATS: 60% | Cincinnati Reds: #10, score: 47.8, L10: 5-5, ATS: 67%

San Francisco Giants @ Miami Marlins — 1:40 PM ET

Giants face off against Marlins in an intriguing matchup, with both teams looking to find consistency as they head into the second half of the season.

H2H LAST 5 (San Francisco Giants vs Miami Marlins)Miami Marlins 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.4
Jun 20: W vs San Francisco Giants 6-3 (+3) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 20: W vs San Francisco Giants 6-3 (+3) | 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)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.4
Jun 20: L @ Miami Marlins 3-6 (-3) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS4.8 PPG (L10) | 3.3 allowed (L10) | +1.5 diff | 7-3 L10
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS RECENT STATS4.4 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 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: 2026-06-24); 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: #3, score: 75.5, L10: 7-3, ATS: 70% | San Francisco Giants: #26, score: 27.8, L10: 4-6, ATS: 44%

Chicago White Sox @ Detroit Tigers — 1:40 PM ET

White Sox and Tigers clash in a battle of AL Central rivals, with Detroit hoping to upset Chicago and keep their playoff hopes alive.

H2H LAST 5 (Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers)Detroit Tigers 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.8
Jun 20: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-1 (+3) | 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)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +1.2
Jun 20: W vs Chicago White Sox 4-1 (+3) | 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)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-6 | Avg margin: -3.0
Jun 20: L @ Detroit Tigers 1-4 (-3) | 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)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS4.9 PPG (L10) | 3.1 allowed (L10) | +1.8 diff | 5-5 L10
CHICAGO WHITE SOX RECENT STATS3.9 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | -1.1 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: #13, score: 45.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44% | Chicago White Sox: #18, score: 40.7, L10: 5-5, ATS: 60%

Washington Nationals @ Tampa Bay Rays — 1:40 PM ET

Nationals take on Rays in a crucial series for both teams, with Tampa Bay looking to solidify their hold on the AL East and Washington trying to climb back into contention.

H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs Tampa Bay Rays)Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 | Avg margin: +2.2
Jun 20: L vs Washington Nationals 3-4 (-1) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: -0.2
Jun 20: L vs Washington Nationals 3-4 (-1) | 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)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 20: W @ Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 (+1) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | -0.2 diff | 4-6 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); Steven Wilson (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-06); Michael Grove (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-22); Jesse Scholtens (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-26); Jake Fraley (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Ryan Pepiot (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
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: #28, score: 27.5, L10: 4-6, ATS: 70% | Washington Nationals: #4, score: 65.5, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56%

St. Louis Cardinals @ Kansas City Royals — 2:10 PM ET

Cardinals visit Royals in a matchup of two struggling teams, with each team eager to find a spark and turn their season around.

H2H LAST 5 (St. Louis Cardinals vs Kansas City Royals)Kansas City Royals 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.6
Jun 19: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 (+1) | Jun 18: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 14-6 (+8) | May 17: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 (+2) | May 16: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 (-2) | May 15: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 (-1)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-5 | Avg margin: +1.4
Jun 19: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 (+1) | 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) | Jun 15: L @ Washington Nationals 3-7 (-4)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0
Jun 19: L @ Kansas City Royals 5-6 (-1) | 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) | Jun 15: W vs San Diego Padres 3-0 (+3)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS RECENT STATS5.8 PPG (L10) | 5.4 allowed (L10) | +0.4 diff | 4-6 L10
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 5.5 allowed (L10) | -0.3 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Kansas City RoyalsNick Mears (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-22); Cole Ragans (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-17); Carlos Estevez (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-29); Kris Bubic (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-30); Vinnie Pasquantino (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Kyle Isbel (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-07-17); Jonathan India (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); James McArthur (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Alec Marsh (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — St. Louis CardinalsSem Robberse (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Ryan Fernandez (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-22); Ramon Urias (60-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-07-24); Packy Naughton (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-09-01); Victor Santos (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-01); Ixan Henderson (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-07-01); Zack Thompson (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Kansas City Royals: #21, score: 36.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40% | St. Louis Cardinals: #23, score: 30.8, L10: 4-6, ATS: 56%

Cleveland Guardians @ Houston Astros — 2:10 PM ET

Guardians travel to face Astros, with Houston looking to continue their dominance at home against a young Cleveland squad.

H2H LAST 5 (Cleveland Guardians vs Houston Astros)Houston Astros 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 20: L vs Cleveland Guardians 1-8 (-7) | 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)
HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jun 20: L vs Cleveland Guardians 1-8 (-7) | 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)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jun 20: W @ Houston Astros 8-1 (+7) | 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)
HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 5.6 allowed (L10) | -1.4 diff | 5-5 L10
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 4.4 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 4-6 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: #17, score: 41.5, L10: 5-5, ATS: 56% | Cleveland Guardians: #19, score: 39.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 60%

Toronto Blue Jays @ Chicago Cubs — 2:20 PM ET

Blue Jays head to Chicago to take on the Cubs, with both teams hoping to build momentum as they look to make a push towards the playoffs.

H2H LAST 5 (Toronto Blue Jays vs Chicago Cubs)Chicago Cubs 2-3 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jun 20: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 6-8 (-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)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-5 | Avg margin: +2.4
Jun 20: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 6-8 (-2) | 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)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jun 20: W @ Chicago Cubs 8-6 (+2) | 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)
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS6.0 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | +2.2 diff | 6-4 L10
TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 5.1 allowed (L10) | -0.9 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Chicago CubsDaniel Palencia (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Matthew Boyd (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-28); Edward Cabrera (Day-To-Day — Cramps, return: 2026-06-22); Justin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); 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: #9, score: 53.8, L10: 6-4, ATS: 50% | Toronto Blue Jays: #8, score: 55.7, L10: 6-4, ATS: 56%

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San Diego Padres @ Texas Rangers — 2:35 PM ET

Padres and Rangers clash in a battle of division rivals, with both teams looking to find consistency as they head into the second half of the season.

SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 6-5 | Avg margin: +1.7
Jun 20: W @ Texas Rangers 6-4 (+2) | Jun 19: L @ Texas Rangers 7-9 (-2) | Jun 17: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 (+5)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-7 | Avg margin: -2.0
Jun 20: L vs San Diego Padres 4-6 (-2) | Jun 19: W vs San Diego Padres 9-7 (+2) | Jun 18: L vs Minnesota Twins 3-9 (-6)

Pittsburgh Pirates @ Colorado Rockies — 3:10 PM ET

Pirates and Rockies meet in a matchup of two struggling teams, with each team eager to find a spark and turn their season around.

PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jun 20: L @ Colorado Rockies 1-2 (-1) | Jun 19: L @ Colorado Rockies 3-4 (-1) | Jun 17: W @ Athletics 12-4 (+8)
COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jun 20: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 (+1) | Jun 19: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 (+1) | Jun 17: L @ Chicago Cubs 6-8 (-2)

Minnesota Twins @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 3:15 PM ET

Twins take on Diamondbacks in a crucial series for both teams, with Arizona looking to solidify their hold on the NL West and Minnesota trying to climb back into contention.

MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 9-5 | Avg margin: +4.0
Jun 19: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 5-9 (-4) | Jun 18: W @ Texas Rangers 9-3 (+6) | Jun 16: W @ Texas Rangers 12-2 (+10)
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.3
Jun 19: W vs Minnesota Twins 9-5 (+4) | Jun 17: W vs Los Angeles Angels 8-1 (+7) | Jun 16: L vs Los Angeles Angels 0-7 (-7)

Los Angeles Angels @ Athletics — 4:05 PM ET

Angels face off against Athletics, with Oakland looking to continue their dominance at home against a struggling Los Angeles squad.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 30-3 | Avg score: 4-8 | Avg margin: -4.3
Jun 19: L @ Athletics 11-12 (-1) | Jun 18: L @ Athletics 0-5 (-5) | Jun 17: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 1-8 (-7)
ATHLETICS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 7-8 | Avg margin: -0.7
Jun 19: W vs Los Angeles Angels 12-11 (+1) | Jun 18: W vs Los Angeles Angels 5-0 (+5) | Jun 17: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 (-8)

Baltimore Orioles @ Los Angeles Dodgers — 4:10 PM ET

Orioles travel to face Dodgers, with both teams hoping to build momentum as they look to make a push towards the playoffs.

BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -0.7
Jun 19: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 5-6 (-1) | Jun 18: L @ Seattle Mariners 0-3 (-3) | Jun 17: W @ Seattle Mariners 5-3 (+2)
LOS ANGELES DODGERS LAST 33-0 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +1.0
Jun 19: W vs Baltimore Orioles 6-5 (+1) | Jun 17: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 (+1) | Jun 16: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 1-0 (+1)

Final Word

As we wrap up today's MLB action, there are plenty of exciting matchups to look forward to. But if we had to pick one game that has us buzzing, it's got to be the Brewers taking on the Braves. These division rivals know each other well, and both teams are fighting for playoff positioning. With the Braves looking to avenge a recent loss to Milwaukee, this series could go a long way in shaping the NL Central race. Let's hope for some thrilling baseball, folks – it's gonna be a wild ride!

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