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MLB Saturday Showdown: Guardians vs Nationals

Get ready for an action-packed Saturday in MLB, with 15 games on tap featuring some exciting matchups like the Washington Nationals taking on the Cleveland Guardians and the Philadelphia Phillies facing off against the San Diego Padres.

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The dog days of summer have arrived, and with them, some scorching-hot squads and a few teams that look like they've been hit by a bus. First off, we've got the Washington Nationals making their way to Cleveland to face the Guardians in an interleague showdown. The Nats are riding high after a three-game sweep of the Phillies, but let's be real – they're still the same team that's been on a three-game skid and the coach looks like he hasn't slept since Tuesday. The Guardians, meanwhile, have won four straight and are looking to keep the momentum going against a struggling Nationals squad.

Elsewhere, the Tampa Bay Rays head to Baltimore to take on the Orioles in an AL East battle. These two teams have been playing some solid ball lately – the O's have won three of their last five, while the Rays have taken four of six. It'll be a tight one, with both teams looking to assert their dominance in the division.

In other news, the Los Angeles Angels are heading to Detroit for a matchup against the Tigers. The Halos have been struggling lately, losing three straight and four out of five, while the Tigers have won two of their last three. This one could go either way, but with Shohei Ohtani on the mound for the Angels, you can bet they'll be looking to turn things around.

It's going to be a wild ride, folks – let's see who comes out on top!

Today's MLB Slate

  • Washington Nationals @ Cleveland Guardians (6:10 PM ET)
  • Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles (6:35 PM ET)
  • Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers (6:40 PM ET)
  • Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates (6:40 PM ET)
  • Atlanta Braves @ Boston Red Sox (6:45 PM ET)
  • Miami Marlins @ Toronto Blue Jays (7:07 PM ET)
  • Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets (7:10 PM ET)
  • Minnesota Twins @ Chicago White Sox (7:40 PM ET)
  • New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals (7:40 PM ET)
  • St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers (7:40 PM ET)
  • Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers (8:05 PM ET)
  • Philadelphia Phillies @ San Diego Padres (9:40 PM ET)
  • Seattle Mariners @ Athletics (9:40 PM ET)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Francisco Giants (9:45 PM ET)
  • Colorado Rockies @ Los Angeles Dodgers (10:10 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Washington Nationals @ Cleveland Guardians — 6:10 PM ET

Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians meet in a battle of struggling teams, both looking to turn their seasons around.

H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs Cleveland Guardians)CLEVELAND GUARDIANS 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.4
May 25: L vs Washington Nationals 2-10 (-8) | May 07: W @ Cleveland Guardians 8-6 (+2) | May 06: L @ Cleveland Guardians 9-10 (-1) | May 06: W @ Cleveland Guardians 9-1 (+8) | Jun 02: L vs Washington Nationals 2-5 (-3)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.2
May 25: L vs Washington Nationals 2-10 (-8) | May 24: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 3-1 (+2) | May 23: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 0-3 (-3) | May 22: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 1-0 (+1) | May 21: W @ Detroit Tigers 3-1 (+2)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +1.8
May 25: W @ Cleveland Guardians 10-2 (+8) | May 24: W @ Atlanta Braves 2-1 (+1) | May 23: W @ Atlanta Braves 2-0 (+2) | May 22: L @ Atlanta Braves 4-5 (-1) | May 21: L vs New York Mets 1-2 (-1)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS4.1 PPG (L10) | 2.9 allowed (L10) | +1.2 diff | 8-2 L10
WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS5.9 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | +1.3 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Cleveland GuardiansGabriel Arias (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-16); Erik Sabrowski (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-08); Carlos Hernandez (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Washington NationalsMax Kranick (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-03); Tyler Stuart (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Jake Irvin (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-07); DJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Trevor Williams (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Josiah Gray (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Tyler Baum (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-05); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Jarlin Susana (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Cleveland Guardians: #3, score: 78.7, L10: 8-2, ATS: 60% | Washington Nationals: #6, score: 74.8, L10: 6-4, ATS: 78%

Tampa Bay Rays @ Baltimore Orioles — 6:35 PM ET

Tampa Bay Rays and Baltimore Orioles face off in an intradivisional matchup, with the Rays hoping to maintain their lead while the O's aim for an upset.

H2H LAST 5 (Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles)BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.4
May 25: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 9-7 (+2) | May 20: L @ Baltimore Orioles 3-5 (-2) | May 19: L @ Baltimore Orioles 1-4 (-3) | May 18: L @ Baltimore Orioles 6-16 (-10) | Mar 05: W @ Baltimore Orioles 4-3 (+1)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: +0.4
May 25: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 9-7 (+2) | May 24: L vs Detroit Tigers 1-4 (-3) | May 24: W vs Detroit Tigers 5-3 (+2) | May 22: W vs Detroit Tigers 7-4 (+3) | May 20: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 3-5 (-2)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +0.6
May 25: L @ Baltimore Orioles 7-9 (-2) | May 24: L @ New York Yankees 0-2 (-2) | May 22: W @ New York Yankees 4-2 (+2) | May 20: W vs Baltimore Orioles 5-3 (+2) | May 19: W vs Baltimore Orioles 4-1 (+3)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES RECENT STATS4.4 PPG (L10) | 6.2 allowed (L10) | -1.8 diff | 4-6 L10
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS5.7 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | +1.4 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Baltimore OriolesLevi Wells (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-27); Cade Povich (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-05); Colin Selby (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Ryan Mountcastle (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-26); Jordan Westburg (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Ryan Helsley (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-12); Dylan Beavers (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-28); Dean Kremer (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-03); Yaramil Hiraldo (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-04); Richard Guasch (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Zach Eflin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01); Felix Bautista (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-07)
INJURIES — Tampa Bay RaysJonny DeLuca (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Ben Williamson (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-27); Jake Fraley (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Cole Sulser (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-30); Gavin Lux (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-06-01); Austin Vernon (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-27); Steven Wilson (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-29); Ryan Pepiot (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Alfredo Zarraga (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Michael Grove (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Manuel Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Edwin Uceta (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Baltimore Orioles: #25, score: 36.5, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40% | Tampa Bay Rays: #5, score: 76.4, L10: 6-4, ATS: 60%

Los Angeles Angels @ Detroit Tigers — 6:40 PM ET

Los Angeles Angels visit Detroit Tigers, as the Halos seek a win after a rough stretch, while the Tigers look to build on their recent success.

H2H LAST 5 (Los Angeles Angels vs Detroit Tigers)DETROIT TIGERS 3-2 | Avg margin: +2.2
Aug 10: W vs Los Angeles Angels 9-5 (+4) | Aug 09: L vs Los Angeles Angels 4-7 (-3) | Aug 08: W vs Los Angeles Angels 6-5 (+1) | May 04: W @ Detroit Tigers 13-1 (+12) | May 03: L @ Detroit Tigers 2-5 (-3)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -1.0
May 24: W @ Baltimore Orioles 4-1 (+3) | May 24: L @ Baltimore Orioles 3-5 (-2) | May 22: L @ Baltimore Orioles 4-7 (-3) | May 21: L vs Cleveland Guardians 1-3 (-2) | May 20: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-3 (-1)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.0
May 24: W vs Texas Rangers 2-1 (+1) | May 23: W vs Texas Rangers 5-2 (+3) | May 22: W vs Texas Rangers 9-6 (+3) | May 21: L vs Athletics 2-3 (-1) | May 20: L vs Athletics 5-6 (-1)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS2.4 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 2-8 L10
LOS ANGELES ANGELS RECENT STATS3.4 PPG (L10) | 6.4 allowed (L10) | -3.0 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersTy Madden (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-05-31); Brant Hurter (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-07); Burch Smith (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-06); Justin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); Tarik Skubal (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-19); Jackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-15); Trey Sweeney (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-10); Reese Olson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Parker Meadows (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-14); Bailey Horn (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-08); Dugan Darnell (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-27); Josue Briceno (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Los Angeles AngelsDrew Pomeranz (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-28); Yusei Kikuchi (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Yoan Moncada (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-06-01); Ben Joyce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Travis d'Arnaud (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-06-12); Robert Stephenson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Anthony Rendon (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Detroit Tigers: #29, score: 15.9, L10: 2-8, ATS: 50% | Los Angeles Angels: #27, score: 32.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 60%

Chicago Cubs @ Pittsburgh Pirates — 6:40 PM ET

Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates clash in a low-scoring affair, with both teams struggling offensively and looking for a spark.

H2H LAST 5 (Chicago Cubs vs Pittsburgh Pirates)PITTSBURGH PIRATES 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.2
May 25: W vs Chicago Cubs 2-1 (+1) | Apr 12: L @ Pittsburgh Pirates 6-7 (-1) | Apr 11: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 (+1) | Apr 10: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 (+2) | Sep 17: L vs Chicago Cubs 4-8 (-4)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: +0.2
May 25: W vs Chicago Cubs 2-1 (+1) | May 24: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 4-1 (+3) | May 23: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 (-3) | May 22: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 2-6 (-4) | May 21: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 (+4)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 50-5 | Avg score: 2-4 | Avg margin: -2.8
May 25: L @ Pittsburgh Pirates 1-2 (-1) | May 24: L vs Houston Astros 5-8 (-3) | May 23: L vs Houston Astros 0-3 (-3) | May 22: L vs Houston Astros 2-4 (-2) | May 20: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 0-5 (-5)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES RECENT STATS3.8 PPG (L10) | 4.7 allowed (L10) | -0.9 diff | 4-6 L10
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS3.4 PPG (L10) | 5.8 allowed (L10) | -2.4 diff | 1-9 L10
INJURIES — Pittsburgh PiratesRyan O'Hearn (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-15); Jared Jones (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-28); Joey Bart (10-Day-IL — Infection, return: 2026-05-29); Anthony Solometo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-08); Oddanier Mosqueda (Day-To-Day — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); Mike Clevinger (Day-To-Day — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Sean Sullivan (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Chicago CubsEdward Cabrera (15-Day-IL — Abrasion, return: 2026-06-05); Matt Shaw (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-05-30); Hunter Harvey (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-26); Matthew Boyd (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-19); Brandon Birdsell (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-10-01); Jeff Brigham (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-27); Justin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Porter Hodge (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jaxon Wiggins (Day-To-Day — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-30); Riley Martin (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Shelby Miller (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Cade Horton (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Tyler Austin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Pittsburgh Pirates: #19, score: 42.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 44% | Chicago Cubs: #30, score: 9.2, L10: 1-9, ATS: 10%

Atlanta Braves @ Boston Red Sox — 6:45 PM ET

Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox meet in an interleague matchup, as the Braves look to continue their hot streak against a struggling Red Sox team.

H2H LAST 5 (Atlanta Braves vs Boston Red Sox)BOSTON RED SOX 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.2
May 17: L @ Boston Red Sox 1-8 (-7) | May 16: W @ Boston Red Sox 3-2 (+1) | May 15: L @ Boston Red Sox 2-3 (-1) | Mar 21: L vs Atlanta Braves 1-6 (-5) | Mar 17: W vs Atlanta Braves 4-3 (+1)
BOSTON RED SOX LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +0.4
May 24: L vs Minnesota Twins 5-6 (-1) | May 23: L vs Minnesota Twins 2-4 (-2) | May 22: L vs Minnesota Twins 6-8 (-2) | May 20: W @ Kansas City Royals 4-3 (+1) | May 19: W @ Kansas City Royals 7-1 (+6)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-2 | Avg margin: +2.4
May 24: L vs Washington Nationals 1-2 (-1) | May 23: L vs Washington Nationals 0-2 (-2) | May 22: W vs Washington Nationals 5-4 (+1) | May 21: W @ Miami Marlins 9-3 (+6) | May 20: W @ Miami Marlins 9-1 (+8)
BOSTON RED SOX RECENT STATS3.4 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 L10
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS4.5 PPG (L10) | 3.4 allowed (L10) | +1.1 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Boston Red SoxRomy Gonzalez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-16); Garrett Crochet (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-04); Trevor Story (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-29); Roman Anthony (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-02); Kutter Crawford (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Tanner Houck (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Hobie Harris (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Triston Casas (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-02); Brendan Rodgers (Out — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Patrick Sandoval (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Johan Oviedo (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-17)
INJURIES — Atlanta BravesDrake Baldwin (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-16); AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Hurston Waldrep (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-30); Joe Jimenez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Sean Murphy (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-10); Danny Young (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Blake Burkhalter (Day-To-Day — Spasms, return: 2026-05-28); Joey Wentz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Boston Red Sox: #22, score: 40.8, L10: 4-6, ATS: 33% | Atlanta Braves: #7, score: 67.8, L10: 6-4, ATS: 40%

Miami Marlins @ Toronto Blue Jays — 7:07 PM ET

Miami Marlins take on Toronto Blue Jays, with both teams battling inconsistency and hoping to find some stability.

H2H LAST 5 (Miami Marlins vs Toronto Blue Jays)TORONTO BLUE JAYS 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.6
May 25: L vs Miami Marlins 2-8 (-6) | Mar 16: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 (+1) | Aug 24: L @ Toronto Blue Jays 3-5 (-2) | Aug 23: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 (+1) | Aug 22: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 5-2 (+3)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 3-3 | Avg margin: +0.0
May 25: L vs Miami Marlins 2-8 (-6) | May 24: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 1-4 (-3) | May 23: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2 (+3) | May 22: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2 (+4) | May 21: W @ New York Yankees 2-0 (+2)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +1.6
May 25: W @ Toronto Blue Jays 8-2 (+6) | May 24: W vs New York Mets 4-0 (+4) | May 23: W vs New York Mets 4-1 (+3) | May 22: W vs New York Mets 2-1 (+1) | May 21: L vs Atlanta Braves 3-9 (-6)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS3.4 PPG (L10) | 2.6 allowed (L10) | +0.8 diff | 6-4 L10
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS4.5 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Toronto Blue JaysShane Bieber (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Addison Barger (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-05); Joe Mantiply (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-02); Max Scherzer (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-06-05); Dylan Cease (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-09); Alejandro Kirk (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-02); Jose Berrios (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Tommy Nance (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-02); Geovanny Jesus Planchart (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Chay Yeager (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Anthony Santander (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Lazaro Estrada (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-30); Cody Ponce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bowden Francis (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsKemp Alderman (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-20); Thomas White (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-28); 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); Griffin Conine (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Adam Mazur (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Toronto Blue Jays: #12, score: 62.4, L10: 6-4, ATS: 70% | Miami Marlins: #13, score: 57.0, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44%

Cincinnati Reds @ New York Mets — 7:10 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds face off against New York Mets in a matchup of two teams trending in opposite directions – the Reds are struggling while the Mets are surging.

H2H LAST 5 (Cincinnati Reds vs New York Mets)NEW YORK METS 2-3 | Avg margin: -1.4
May 25: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-7 (-5) | Sep 07: L @ New York Mets 2-3 (-1) | Sep 06: L @ New York Mets 3-6 (-3) | Sep 05: W @ New York Mets 5-4 (+1) | Jul 20: W vs Cincinnati Reds 3-2 (+1)
NEW YORK METS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.4
May 25: L vs Cincinnati Reds 2-7 (-5) | May 24: L @ Miami Marlins 0-4 (-4) | May 23: L @ Miami Marlins 1-4 (-3) | May 22: L @ Miami Marlins 1-2 (-1) | May 21: W @ Washington Nationals 2-1 (+1)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 6-4 | Avg margin: +1.4
May 25: W @ New York Mets 7-2 (+5) | May 23: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 1-8 (-7) | May 23: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 (+1) | May 20: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 9-4 (+5) | May 19: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 (+3)
NEW YORK METS RECENT STATS4.5 PPG (L10) | 5.1 allowed (L10) | -0.6 diff | 4-6 L10
CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS6.1 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | +1.1 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — New York MetsTyrone Taylor (Out — Soreness, return: 2026-06-05); Francisco Alvarez (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-29); Francisco Lindor (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-18); Jorge Polanco (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-05); Kodai Senga (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-02); Clay Holmes (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-25); Mike Tauchman (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-11); Grae Kessinger (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-02); Luis Robert Jr. (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-09); Joe Jacques (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-27); Reed Garrett (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Kevin Herget (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-06-02); Nick Burdi (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-31); Dedniel Nunez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Justin Hagenman (60-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-05-27); Ronny Mauricio (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-15); Tylor Megill (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Cincinnati RedsRhett Lowder (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-05); Ke'Bryan Hayes (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-06-12); Emilio Pagan (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-12); Jose Trevino (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-06-12); Hunter Greene (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Connor Burns (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Brandon Williamson (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-29); Carson Spiers (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)New York Mets: #24, score: 39.4, L10: 4-6, ATS: 38% | Cincinnati Reds: #8, score: 66.3, L10: 6-4, ATS: 60%

Minnesota Twins @ Chicago White Sox — 7:40 PM ET

Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox meet in a battle for AL Central supremacy, with both teams boasting strong pitching and potent offenses.

H2H LAST 5 (Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox)CHICAGO WHITE SOX 5-0 | Avg margin: +3.2
May 25: W vs Minnesota Twins 3-1 (+2) | Sep 04: W @ Chicago White Sox 11-8 (+3) | Sep 03: W @ Chicago White Sox 4-3 (+1) | Sep 02: W @ Chicago White Sox 12-3 (+9) | Sep 01: W @ Chicago White Sox 6-5 (+1)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -0.8
May 25: W vs Minnesota Twins 3-1 (+2) | May 24: L @ San Francisco Giants 5-8 (-3) | May 23: L @ San Francisco Giants 3-10 (-7) | May 22: W @ San Francisco Giants 9-4 (+5) | May 20: L @ Seattle Mariners 4-5 (-1)
MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 25: L @ Chicago White Sox 1-3 (-2) | May 24: W @ Boston Red Sox 6-5 (+1) | May 23: W @ Boston Red Sox 4-2 (+2) | May 22: W @ Boston Red Sox 8-6 (+2) | May 20: W vs Houston Astros 4-1 (+3)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX RECENT STATS4.9 PPG (L10) | 5.6 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 5-5 L10
MINNESOTA TWINS RECENT STATS3.8 PPG (L10) | 3.1 allowed (L10) | +0.7 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Chicago White SoxKy Bush (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Drew Thorpe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Austin Hays (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-28); Everson Pereira (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); Jordan Hicks (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-06); Kyle Teel (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-22); 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 — Dislocated, return: 2026-08-28); Mason Adams (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Tim Elko (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Brooks Baldwin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Minnesota TwinsRyan Jeffers (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-03); Garrett Acton (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-26); Walker Jenkins (Day-To-Day — Sprain, return: 2026-06-23); David Festa (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-17); Cole Sands (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-04); Mick Abel (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-08); Pablo Lopez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Julian Merryweather (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Matt Canterino (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Chicago White Sox: #14, score: 54.7, L10: 5-5, ATS: 60% | Minnesota Twins: #9, score: 64.6, L10: 6-4, ATS: 78%

More From Today's Slate

New York Yankees @ Kansas City Royals — 7:40 PM ET

The Yankees look to continue their dominance against a struggling Royals team.

NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.3
May 25: W @ Kansas City Royals 4-3 (+1) | May 24: W vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-0 (+2) | May 22: L vs Tampa Bay Rays 2-4 (-2)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +2.0
May 25: L vs New York Yankees 3-4 (-1) | May 24: W vs Seattle Mariners 8-6 (+2) | May 23: W vs Seattle Mariners 5-0 (+5)

St. Louis Cardinals @ Milwaukee Brewers — 7:40 PM ET

The Cardinals and Brewers meet in a tight NL Central battle with playoff implications.

ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +0.7
May 25: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 1-5 (-4) | May 23: W @ Cincinnati Reds 8-1 (+7) | May 23: L @ Cincinnati Reds 6-7 (-1)
MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-6 | Avg margin: -2.7
May 25: W vs St. Louis Cardinals 5-1 (+4) | May 24: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 1-5 (-4) | May 23: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 3-11 (-8)

Houston Astros @ Texas Rangers — 8:05 PM ET

The Astros aim for another win over the Rangers as they seek to extend their lead in the division.

HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 33-0 | Avg score: 7-2 | Avg margin: +5.0
May 25: W @ Texas Rangers 9-0 (+9) | May 24: W @ Chicago Cubs 8-5 (+3) | May 23: W @ Chicago Cubs 3-0 (+3)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 30-3 | Avg score: 1-5 | Avg margin: -4.3
May 25: L vs Houston Astros 0-9 (-9) | May 24: L @ Los Angeles Angels 1-2 (-1) | May 23: L @ Los Angeles Angels 2-5 (-3)

Philadelphia Phillies @ San Diego Padres — 9:40 PM ET

The Phillies face off against the Padres in an interleague matchup, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 2-1 | Avg margin: +1.3
May 25: W @ San Diego Padres 3-0 (+3) | May 24: L vs Cleveland Guardians 1-3 (-2) | May 23: W vs Cleveland Guardians 3-0 (+3)
SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 1-3 | Avg margin: -1.3
May 25: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 0-3 (-3) | May 24: L vs Athletics 2-5 (-3) | May 23: W vs Athletics 2-0 (+2)

Seattle Mariners @ Athletics — 9:40 PM ET

The Mariners and Athletics square off in a battle of two teams trending upward, with each seeking a key victory.

SEATTLE MARINERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: +0.0
May 25: W @ Athletics 9-2 (+7) | May 24: L @ Kansas City Royals 6-8 (-2) | May 23: L @ Kansas City Royals 0-5 (-5)
ATHLETICS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 2-4 | Avg margin: -2.0
May 25: L vs Seattle Mariners 2-9 (-7) | May 24: W @ San Diego Padres 5-2 (+3) | May 23: L @ San Diego Padres 0-2 (-2)

Final Word

As we wrap up today's MLB slate, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to look forward to. The Washington Nationals traveling to Cleveland to face the Guardians is one such game, with both teams struggling as of late. It'll be interesting to see if either can find their footing and come out on top.

Regardless of which games you choose to tune into, there are sure to be some thrilling moments and unexpected twists. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show – it's going to be a wild ride!

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