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Braves and Pirates Square Off in NL East Showdown

Get ready for a thrilling Thursday in MLB with 13 games on tap, including the Atlanta Braves facing off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an intriguing NL East showdown.

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Alright, Thursday's MLB slate is stacked with some tantalizing matchups that'll have you reaching for the peanuts and crackerjacks. The Braves head to Pittsburgh, ready to take on the Pirates in a battle of division rivals. Over in New York, the Yankees face off against their AL East foes, the Rays.

The Mets welcome the Royals, while the Cubs travel to Baltimore for a clash with the Orioles. The Guardians and Twins square off in Minnesota, and the Red Sox head to Chicago to take on the White Sox.

In the evening, the Mariners visit Miami, the A's face the Tigers, and the Phillies invade Cincinnati to challenge the Reds. The Brewers and Cardinals meet in St. Louis, the Angels head to Texas, the Diamondbacks take on the Padres, and the Rockies venture to San Francisco to face the Giants.

These games promise fireworks, with key players stepping up and coaches making crucial decisions that could swing the momentum one way or another. So grab a cold brew, kick back, and enjoy the show. Just remember, it's not always about the final score—it's about the journey.

Today's MLB Slate

  • Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates (12:35 PM ET)
  • New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays (1:10 PM ET)
  • Kansas City Royals @ New York Mets (1:10 PM ET)
  • Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles (1:35 PM ET)
  • Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins (1:40 PM ET)
  • Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox (2:10 PM ET)
  • Seattle Mariners @ Miami Marlins (6:40 PM ET)
  • Athletics @ Detroit Tigers (6:40 PM ET)
  • Philadelphia Phillies @ Cincinnati Reds (7:10 PM ET)
  • Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals (7:45 PM ET)
  • Los Angeles Angels @ Texas Rangers (8:05 PM ET)
  • Arizona Diamondbacks @ San Diego Padres (9:40 PM ET)
  • Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants (9:45 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Atlanta Braves @ Pittsburgh Pirates — 12:35 PM ET

Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates clash in a battle of division rivals, with the Braves aiming to maintain their momentum while the Pirates seek an upset win at home.

H2H LAST 5 (Atlanta Braves vs Pittsburgh Pirates)Pittsburgh Pirates 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.4
Jul 08: L vs Atlanta Braves 0-3 (-3) | Jul 07: W vs Atlanta Braves 12-4 (+8) | Jun 07: L @ Atlanta Braves 2-3 (-1) | Jun 06: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-6 (-3) | Jun 05: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-6 (-3)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 7-4 | Avg margin: +2.6
Jul 08: L vs Atlanta Braves 0-3 (-3) | Jul 07: W vs Atlanta Braves 12-4 (+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)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 7-6 | Avg margin: +0.8
Jul 08: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 3-0 (+3) | Jul 07: L @ Pittsburgh Pirates 4-12 (-8) | 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)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES RECENT STATS7.4 PPG (L10) | 5.8 allowed (L10) | +1.6 diff | 6-4 L10
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS5.3 PPG (L10) | 6.0 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Pittsburgh PiratesEndy Rodriguez (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Spencer Horwitz (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-24); Oneil Cruz (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24); Konnor Griffin (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-09-01); Evan Sisk (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Chris Devenski (60-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-17)
INJURIES — Atlanta BravesAJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-28); Ronald Acuna Jr. (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Martin Perez (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-07-20); Ha-Seong Kim (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-11); Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-25); Robert Suarez (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-24); 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: #11, score: 66.5, L10: 6-4, ATS: 67% | Atlanta Braves: #25, score: 29.5, L10: 3-7, ATS: 40%

New York Yankees @ Tampa Bay Rays — 1:10 PM ET

New York Yankees face off against Tampa Bay Rays in an intriguing AL East matchup. The Yanks will look to extend their lead, while the Rays hope to close the gap and keep their playoff aspirations alive.

H2H LAST 5 (New York Yankees vs Tampa Bay Rays)Tampa Bay Rays 3-2 | Avg margin: +0.2
Jul 08: W vs New York Yankees 3-0 (+3) | Jul 07: W vs New York Yankees 6-4 (+2) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.6
Jul 08: W vs New York Yankees 3-0 (+3) | Jul 07: W vs New York Yankees 6-4 (+2) | 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)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -2.6
Jul 08: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 0-3 (-3) | Jul 07: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 4-6 (-2) | 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)
TAMPA BAY RAYS RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 3.1 allowed (L10) | +1.5 diff | 7-3 L10
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS3.2 PPG (L10) | 5.7 allowed (L10) | -2.5 diff | 2-8 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: #8, score: 68.4, L10: 7-3, ATS: 62% | New York Yankees: #27, score: 14.4, L10: 2-8, ATS: 22%

Kansas City Royals @ New York Mets — 1:10 PM ET

Kansas City Royals travel to New York to take on the Mets, with both teams eager for a much-needed victory as they strive to find consistency in their respective campaigns.

H2H LAST 5 (Kansas City Royals vs New York Mets)New York Mets 3-2 | Avg margin: +1.2
Jul 08: W vs Kansas City Royals 6-2 (+4) | Jul 07: L vs Kansas City Royals 12-16 (-4) | Jul 13, 2025: L @ Kansas City Royals 2-3 (-1) | Jul 12, 2025: W @ Kansas City Royals 3-1 (+2) | Jul 11, 2025: W @ Kansas City Royals 8-3 (+5)
NEW YORK METS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-9 | Avg margin: -1.8
Jul 08: W vs Kansas City Royals 6-2 (+4) | Jul 07: L vs Kansas City Royals 12-16 (-4) | Jul 06: W @ Atlanta Braves 7-6 (+1) | Jul 05: W @ Atlanta Braves 10-9 (+1) | Jul 04: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-14 (-11)
KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-5 | Avg margin: +2.4
Jul 08: L @ New York Mets 2-6 (-4) | Jul 07: W @ New York Mets 16-12 (+4) | Jul 06: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 15-1 (+14) | Jul 05: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 5-2 (+3) | Jul 04: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 1-6 (-5)
NEW YORK METS RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 6.8 allowed (L10) | -1.6 diff | 4-6 L10
KANSAS CITY ROYALS RECENT STATS5.0 PPG (L10) | 6.8 allowed (L10) | -1.8 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — New York MetsAustin Warren (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01); Marcus Semien (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-01); Clay Holmes (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-07); Luis Robert Jr. (60-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-07-16); Dedniel Nunez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-24); Reed Garrett (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Justin Hagenman (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-17); Tylor Megill (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Kansas City RoyalsVinnie Pasquantino (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Kyle Isbel (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-07-28); Maikel Garcia (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-20); Kris Bubic (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-28); Cole Ragans (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-02); Carlos Estevez (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Connor Seabold (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-28); Nick Mears (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-10); 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)
RANKINGS (last 10g)New York Mets: #23, score: 34.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50% | Kansas City Royals: #22, score: 35.7, L10: 4-6, ATS: 56%

Chicago Cubs @ Baltimore Orioles — 1:35 PM ET

Chicago Cubs visit Baltimore Orioles in a matchup that could see either team grab a crucial win in their quest for a strong second half of the season.

H2H LAST 5 (Chicago Cubs vs Baltimore Orioles)Baltimore Orioles 1-4 | Avg margin: -1.4
Jul 08: L vs Chicago Cubs 7-9 (-2) | Jul 07: L vs Chicago Cubs 2-5 (-3) | 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)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: +0.0
Jul 08: L vs Chicago Cubs 7-9 (-2) | Jul 07: L vs Chicago Cubs 2-5 (-3) | Jul 05: L @ Cincinnati Reds 2-3 (-1) | Jul 04: W @ Cincinnati Reds 8-5 (+3) | Jul 03: W @ Cincinnati Reds 3-0 (+3)
CHICAGO CUBS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -2.4
Jul 08: W @ Baltimore Orioles 9-7 (+2) | Jul 07: W @ Baltimore Orioles 5-2 (+3) | 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)
BALTIMORE ORIOLES RECENT STATS3.6 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -0.6 diff | 4-6 L10
CHICAGO CUBS RECENT STATS6.1 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | +1.2 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Baltimore OriolesKeegan Akin (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-07-24); Ryan Helsley (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); Ryan Mountcastle (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-01); Jordan Westburg (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-03-01); Zach Eflin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01)
INJURIES — Chicago CubsJustin Steele (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Phil Maton (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-07-17); Jameson Taillon (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Edward Cabrera (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-27); Matt Shaw (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); 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); Ben Brown (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-21); Riley Martin (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-12); Hunter Harvey (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-12); 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: #21, score: 37.6, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50% | Chicago Cubs: #5, score: 78.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 60%

Cleveland Guardians @ Minnesota Twins — 1:40 PM ET

Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins meet, with both teams looking to assert dominance in the AL Central division. The winner will gain an edge in what promises to be a tight race.

H2H LAST 5 (Cleveland Guardians vs Minnesota Twins)Minnesota Twins 4-1 | Avg margin: +0.6
Jul 08: W vs Cleveland Guardians 6-5 (+1) | Jul 07: W vs Cleveland Guardians 3-1 (+2) | May 10: W @ Cleveland Guardians 5-4 (+1) | May 09: W @ Cleveland Guardians 2-1 (+1) | May 08: L @ Cleveland Guardians 4-6 (-2)
MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 6-3 | Avg margin: +2.4
Jul 08: W vs Cleveland Guardians 6-5 (+1) | Jul 07: W vs Cleveland Guardians 3-1 (+2) | 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)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-4 | Avg margin: -1.0
Jul 08: L @ Minnesota Twins 5-6 (-1) | Jul 07: L @ Minnesota Twins 1-3 (-2) | 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 RECENT STATS5.6 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | +1.4 diff | 7-3 L10
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS4.2 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
INJURIES — Minnesota TwinsMarco Raya (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-20); Cole Sands (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Ryan Jeffers (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); Byron Buxton (10-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-17); Garrett Acton (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-28); Mick Abel (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Zebby Matthews (Day-To-Day — Laceration, return: 2026-07-10); Anthony Banda (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-09-01); David Festa (60-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-31); Pablo Lopez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
INJURIES — Cleveland GuardiansJose Ramirez (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-24); Angel Martinez (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Minnesota Twins: #6, score: 71.1, L10: 7-3, ATS: 50% | Cleveland Guardians: #19, score: 45.7, L10: 5-5, ATS: 44%

Boston Red Sox @ Chicago White Sox — 2:10 PM ET

Boston Red Sox head to Chicago to face the White Sox, with both teams aiming to capitalize on their strengths and secure a valuable victory in this interleague showdown.

H2H LAST 5 (Boston Red Sox vs Chicago White Sox)Chicago White Sox 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.2
Jul 08: L vs Boston Red Sox 0-5 (-5) | Jul 07: L vs Boston Red Sox 1-8 (-7) | Apr 21, 2025: L @ Boston Red Sox 2-4 (-2) | Apr 20, 2025: W @ Boston Red Sox 8-4 (+4) | Apr 19, 2025: L @ Boston Red Sox 3-4 (-1)
CHICAGO WHITE SOX LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -2.0
Jul 08: L vs Boston Red Sox 0-5 (-5) | Jul 07: L vs Boston Red Sox 1-8 (-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)
BOSTON RED SOX LAST 55-0 | Avg score: 7-2 | Avg margin: +4.8
Jul 08: W @ Chicago White Sox 5-0 (+5) | Jul 07: W @ Chicago White Sox 8-1 (+7) | 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 RECENT STATS4.3 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | +0.1 diff | 5-5 L10
BOSTON RED SOX RECENT STATS5.2 PPG (L10) | 3.6 allowed (L10) | +1.6 diff | 8-2 L10
INJURIES — Chicago White SoxPrelander Berroa (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-04); Munetaka Murakami (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-10); Ky Bush (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-04); Drew Thorpe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-11); Everson Pereira (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-07-10); Tyler Gilbert (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-10); Austin Hays (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Jordan Leasure (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-28); Mike Vasil (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01); Tanner Murray (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Brooks Baldwin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Boston Red SoxRanger Suarez (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-07-11); Johan Oviedo (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-04); Tanner Houck (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Trevor Story (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-24); Kutter Crawford (60-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-08-10); Roman Anthony (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-24); Triston Casas (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-03); Connelly Early (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-18); Isiah Kiner-Falefa (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Marcelo Mayer (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-07-24); Garrett Crochet (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-08-04)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Chicago White Sox: #16, score: 49.0, L10: 5-5, ATS: 50% | Boston Red Sox: #2, score: 81.7, L10: 8-2, ATS: 78%

Seattle Mariners @ Miami Marlins — 6:40 PM ET

Seattle Mariners face off against Miami Marlins, with the Mariners hoping to build upon their recent successes while the Marlins search for a spark to ignite their season.

H2H LAST 5 (Seattle Mariners vs Miami Marlins)Miami Marlins 3-2 | Avg margin: -1.6
Jul 08: W vs Seattle Mariners 2-0 (+2) | Jul 07: W vs Seattle Mariners 6-5 (+1) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 55-0 | Avg score: 7-4 | Avg margin: +3.2
Jul 08: W vs Seattle Mariners 2-0 (+2) | Jul 07: W vs Seattle Mariners 6-5 (+1) | Jul 05: W @ Athletics 9-8 (+1) | Jul 04: W @ Athletics 7-2 (+5) | Jul 03: W @ Athletics 12-5 (+7)
SEATTLE MARINERS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +2.0
Jul 08: L @ Miami Marlins 0-2 (-2) | Jul 07: L @ Miami Marlins 5-6 (-1) | 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)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS7.1 PPG (L10) | 5.3 allowed (L10) | +1.8 diff | 7-3 L10
SEATTLE MARINERS RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 2.4 allowed (L10) | +2.2 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsAnthony Bender (15-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-07-24); 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 MarinersBrendan Donovan (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Cooper Criswell (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-08); Julio Rodriguez (7-Day IL — Concussion, return: 2026-07-10); 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: #4, score: 78.8, L10: 7-3, ATS: 60% | Seattle Mariners: #10, score: 67.7, L10: 6-4, ATS: 50%

Athletics @ Detroit Tigers — 6:40 PM ET

Athletics take on Detroit Tigers, with both teams looking to find their footing and secure a much-needed win in this intriguing AL Central matchup.

H2H LAST 5 (Athletics vs Detroit Tigers)Detroit Tigers 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.8
Jul 08: W vs Athletics 6-1 (+5) | Jul 07: W vs Athletics 6-2 (+4) | Aug 27, 2025: L @ Athletics 0-7 (-7) | Aug 26, 2025: L @ Athletics 6-7 (-1) | Aug 25, 2025: L @ Athletics 3-8 (-5)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +1.8
Jul 08: W vs Athletics 6-1 (+5) | Jul 07: W vs Athletics 6-2 (+4) | Jul 05: W @ Texas Rangers 6-3 (+3) | Jul 04: W @ Texas Rangers 3-0 (+3) | Jul 02: L @ Texas Rangers 4-10 (-6)
ATHLETICS LAST 50-5 | Avg score: 4-8 | Avg margin: -4.4
Jul 08: L @ Detroit Tigers 1-6 (-5) | Jul 07: L @ Detroit Tigers 2-6 (-4) | 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)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS6.0 PPG (L10) | 3.8 allowed (L10) | +2.2 diff | 7-3 L10
ATHLETICS RECENT STATS4.3 PPG (L10) | 6.5 allowed (L10) | -2.2 diff | 2-8 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersJackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-06); Justin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-08-04); Wenceel Perez (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-16); Gleyber Torres (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-07-17); Will Vest (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-17); Parker Meadows (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-20); Burch Smith (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-21); 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 — AthleticsJ.T. Ginn (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-07-12); 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: #1, score: 83.6, L10: 7-3, ATS: 75% | Athletics: #28, score: 12.7, L10: 2-8, ATS: 33%

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Phillies and Reds renew their NL Central rivalry, with both teams eager to prove their mettle in a tight division race.

PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-9 | Avg margin: -5.7
Jul 08: L @ Cincinnati Reds 5-11 (-6) | Jul 07: W @ Cincinnati Reds 4-1 (+3) | Jul 06: L @ Kansas City Royals 1-15 (-14)
CINCINNATI REDS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.3
Jul 08: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 11-5 (+6) | Jul 07: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 1-4 (-3) | Jul 05: W vs Baltimore Orioles 3-2 (+1)

Milwaukee Brewers @ St. Louis Cardinals — 7:45 PM ET

Brewers and Cardinals square off in a crucial NL Central showdown, as each team seeks to assert dominance in the division.

MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +1.7
Jul 08: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 1-5 (-4) | Jul 07: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 10-2 (+8) | Jul 07: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 (+1)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.7
Jul 08: W vs Milwaukee Brewers 5-1 (+4) | Jul 07: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 2-10 (-8) | Jul 07: L vs Milwaukee Brewers 3-4 (-1)

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

Angels and Rangers meet in a matchup that could see either team grab a valuable win in their quest for a strong second half of the season.

LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 7-5 | Avg margin: +1.7
Jul 08: W @ Texas Rangers 13-1 (+12) | Jul 07: L @ Texas Rangers 3-8 (-5) | Jul 05: L vs Boston Red Sox 5-7 (-2)
TEXAS RANGERS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -3.3
Jul 08: L vs Los Angeles Angels 1-13 (-12) | Jul 07: W vs Los Angeles Angels 8-3 (+5) | Jul 05: L vs Detroit Tigers 3-6 (-3)

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

Diamondbacks face Padres, with both teams aiming to capitalize on their strengths in this intriguing interleague showdown.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.3
Jul 08: L @ San Diego Padres 4-10 (-6) | Jul 07: L @ San Diego Padres 1-4 (-3) | Jul 06: W @ San Diego Padres 8-0 (+8)
SAN DIEGO PADRES LAST 32-1 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +0.3
Jul 08: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 10-4 (+6) | Jul 07: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4-1 (+3) | Jul 06: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 0-8 (-8)

Colorado Rockies @ San Francisco Giants — 9:45 PM ET

Rockies take on Giants, with both teams looking to find their footing and secure a much-needed win in this NL West matchup.

COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: -0.3
Jul 08: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 3-4 (-1) | Jul 07: W @ Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 (+1) | Jul 06: L @ Los Angeles Dodgers 7-8 (-1)
SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS LAST 31-2 | Avg score: 4-7 | Avg margin: -2.3
Jul 08: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 0-10 (-10) | Jul 07: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 3-9 (-6) | Jul 06: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 10-1 (+9)

Final Word

As Thursday's MLB slate comes to a close, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep fans engaged. The Atlanta Braves face off against the Pittsburgh Pirates in an exciting NL East showdown, with both teams vying for a crucial win. The Braves have been playing solid baseball lately, but the Pirates are no pushovers and will be eager to prove themselves. It's going to be a nail-biter, so don't miss it!

In other news, the Philadelphia Phillies take on the Cincinnati Reds in a battle of NL Central rivals. Both teams have had their fair share of ups and downs this season, but with playoff hopes still alive for both sides, this matchup promises to be intense. The Phillies are currently on a three-game winning streak, but the Reds will be determined to put an end to that. This is one game you won't want to miss if you're a fan of good old-fashioned rivalry.

So there you have it—a Thursday full of exciting MLB action. Whether you're rooting for your favorite team or just enjoying the spectacle, there's something for everyone on today's slate. So grab some popcorn and settle in for a great night of baseball!

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