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Tigers vs Guardians: AL Central Showdown Heats Up

Seven MLB games are on tap today, with the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers set for an intriguing AL Central showdown.

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First up, we've got the Guardians heading to Motown to face the Tigers in a battle of AL Central foes. Cleveland's been playing some solid ball lately, while Detroit's still searching for consistency. The Guardians' pitching staff has been a force to be reckoned with, but can they keep it up against a Tigers lineup that's shown flashes of life?

Meanwhile, over in St. Louis, the Cardinals welcome the Pirates for an interleague showdown. The Cards have been on fire lately, winning six of their last seven games, while Pittsburgh's been struggling to find their footing. With Adam Wainwright taking the mound for St. Louis, it'll be a tall order for the Buccos to pull off an upset.

In the afternoon, we've got a battle of New York as the Mets visit the Nationals in Washington. The Mets have been rolling lately, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Nats have struggled mightily, losing nine straight. Can Max Scherzer and company keep up their hot streak against a struggling Nationals squad?

The Braves travel to Miami to face the Marlins in an interleague matchup that's sure to be a nail-biter. Atlanta's been playing some solid ball, but they'll be without star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., who's nursing an injury. Can the Fish take advantage and pull off an upset?

Later in the evening, we've got two intriguing West Coast matchups to look forward to. The Athletics head to Anaheim to face the Angels, while the Blue Jays visit the Yankees in a battle of AL East foes. Both teams have been playing well lately, but which squad will come out on top?

Finally, we've got a pair of NL West showdowns as the Rockies take on the Diamondbacks and the Dodgers face the Giants. Colorado's been struggling mightily, while Arizona's shown signs of life in recent weeks. As for the Dodgers-Giants matchup, it's always a heated affair between these two rivals, so expect nothing less than a classic.

So there you have it, folks — seven games on tap today that promise to deliver plenty of drama and excitement. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Today's MLB Slate

  • Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers (1:10 PM ET)
  • Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals (1:15 PM ET)
  • New York Mets @ Washington Nationals (4:05 PM ET)
  • Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins (6:40 PM ET)
  • Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees (7:05 PM ET)
  • Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels (9:38 PM ET)
  • Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks (9:40 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Cleveland Guardians @ Detroit Tigers — 1:10 PM ET

The Guardians and Tigers face off in a battle of AL Central rivals, with Cleveland looking to extend their winning streak while Detroit searches for consistency.

H2H LAST 5 (Cleveland Guardians vs Detroit Tigers)DETROIT TIGERS 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.0
May 20: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-3 (-1) | May 19: L vs Cleveland Guardians 3-4 (-1) | May 18: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-8 (-6) | Oct 02: W @ Detroit Tigers 6-3 (+3) | Oct 01: L @ Detroit Tigers 1-6 (-5)
DETROIT TIGERS LAST 50-5 | Avg score: 2-4 | Avg margin: -2.4
May 20: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-3 (-1) | May 19: L vs Cleveland Guardians 3-4 (-1) | May 18: L vs Cleveland Guardians 2-8 (-6) | May 17: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 1-4 (-3) | May 16: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 (-1)
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS LAST 55-0 | Avg score: 6-3 | Avg margin: +3.6
May 20: W @ Detroit Tigers 3-2 (+1) | May 19: W @ Detroit Tigers 4-3 (+1) | May 18: W @ Detroit Tigers 8-2 (+6) | May 17: W vs Cincinnati Reds 10-3 (+7) | May 16: W vs Cincinnati Reds 7-4 (+3)
DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS2.6 PPG (L10) | 4.8 allowed (L10) | -2.2 diff | 2-8 L10
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS RECENT STATS5.6 PPG (L10) | 3.2 allowed (L10) | +2.4 diff | 8-2 L10
INJURIES — Detroit TigersJustin Verlander (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); Gleyber Torres (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-26); Jackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-15); Troy Melton (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Javier Baez (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-26); Ty Madden (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-06-01); Kerry Carpenter (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-26); Tarik Skubal (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-19); Beau Brieske (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-26); 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 — Cleveland GuardiansGabriel Arias (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-16); Carlos Hernandez (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Detroit Tigers: #28, score: 19.4, L10: 2-8, ATS: 50% | Cleveland Guardians: #3, score: 84.0, L10: 8-2, ATS: 50%

Pittsburgh Pirates @ St. Louis Cardinals — 1:15 PM ET

The Cardinals welcome the Pirates for an interleague showdown, with St. Louis on a hot streak and Pittsburgh struggling to find their footing.

H2H LAST 5 (Pittsburgh Pirates vs St. Louis Cardinals)ST. LOUIS CARDINALS 4-1 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 20: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 0-7 (-7) | May 19: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 (+3) | Apr 30: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 10-5 (+5) | Apr 29: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 5-4 (+1) | Apr 28: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 11-7 (+4)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-4 | Avg margin: -0.6
May 20: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 0-7 (-7) | May 19: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 (+3) | May 17: L vs Kansas City Royals 0-2 (-2) | May 16: W vs Kansas City Royals 4-2 (+2) | May 15: W vs Kansas City Royals 5-4 (+1)
PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0
May 20: W @ St. Louis Cardinals 7-0 (+7) | May 19: L @ St. Louis Cardinals 6-9 (-3) | May 17: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 0-6 (-6) | May 16: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 0-6 (-6) | May 15: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 9-11 (-2)
ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RECENT STATS3.5 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 5-5 L10
PITTSBURGH PIRATES RECENT STATS5.5 PPG (L10) | 5.5 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — St. Louis CardinalsLars Nootbaar (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Ramon Urias (10-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-06-01); Packy Naughton (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-09-01); Sem Robberse (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Victor Santos (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Ixan Henderson (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Zack Thompson (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Pittsburgh PiratesRyan O'Hearn (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-15); Jared Jones (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-27); Joey Bart (10-Day-IL — Infection, return: 2026-05-29); Anthony Solometo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-08); Chris Devenski (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-22); 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)
RANKINGS (last 10g)St. Louis Cardinals: #17, score: 50.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 38% | Pittsburgh Pirates: #22, score: 43.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 38%

New York Mets @ Washington Nationals — 4:05 PM ET

The Mets visit the Nationals in a matchup of division rivals, with New York riding high after eight wins in ten games and Washington mired in a nine-game losing streak.

H2H LAST 5 (New York Mets vs Washington Nationals)WASHINGTON NATIONALS 4-1 | Avg margin: +2.2
May 20: W vs New York Mets 8-4 (+4) | May 19: W vs New York Mets 9-6 (+3) | May 18: L vs New York Mets 7-16 (-9) | Apr 30: W @ Washington Nationals 5-4 (+1) | Apr 29: W @ Washington Nationals 14-2 (+12)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-7 | Avg margin: +0.8
May 20: W vs New York Mets 8-4 (+4) | May 19: W vs New York Mets 9-6 (+3) | May 18: L vs New York Mets 7-16 (-9) | May 17: L vs Baltimore Orioles 3-7 (-4) | May 16: W vs Baltimore Orioles 13-3 (+10)
NEW YORK METS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 8-7 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 20: L @ Washington Nationals 4-8 (-4) | May 19: L @ Washington Nationals 6-9 (-3) | May 18: W @ Washington Nationals 16-7 (+9) | May 17: W vs New York Yankees 7-6 (+1) | May 16: W vs New York Yankees 6-3 (+3)
WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS6.4 PPG (L10) | 6.9 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 6-4 L10
NEW YORK METS RECENT STATS6.4 PPG (L10) | 5.1 allowed (L10) | +1.3 diff | 6-4 L10
INJURIES — Washington NationalsDJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Cole Henry (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-23); 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: 2026-06-01); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Tyler Stuart (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Max Kranick (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-15); Jarlin Susana (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01)
INJURIES — New York MetsClay Holmes (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-25); A.J. Minter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Mike Tauchman (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-11); Jared Young (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Kodai Senga (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); Francisco Lindor (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-18); Jorge Polanco (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-25); Francisco Alvarez (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-16); 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); Jose Rojas (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-25); Tylor Megill (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Robert Stock (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Washington Nationals: #14, score: 59.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 60% | New York Mets: #9, score: 66.9, L10: 6-4, ATS: 60%

Atlanta Braves @ Miami Marlins — 6:40 PM ET

Atlanta travels to Miami for an interleague showdown, but without star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., making it a tough test for the Braves against a hungry Marlins team.

H2H LAST 5 (Atlanta Braves vs Miami Marlins)MIAMI MARLINS 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.8
May 20: L vs Atlanta Braves 1-9 (-8) | May 19: L vs Atlanta Braves 4-8 (-4) | May 18: W vs Atlanta Braves 12-0 (+12) | Apr 15: L @ Miami Marlins 3-6 (-3) | Apr 14: L @ Miami Marlins 5-6 (-1)
MIAMI MARLINS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 6-6 | Avg margin: +0.4
May 20: L vs Atlanta Braves 1-9 (-8) | May 19: L vs Atlanta Braves 4-8 (-4) | May 18: W vs Atlanta Braves 12-0 (+12) | May 17: L @ Tampa Bay Rays 3-6 (-3) | May 16: W @ Tampa Bay Rays 10-5 (+5)
ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.2
May 20: W @ Miami Marlins 9-1 (+8) | May 19: W @ Miami Marlins 8-4 (+4) | May 18: L @ Miami Marlins 0-12 (-12) | May 17: W vs Boston Red Sox 8-1 (+7) | May 16: L vs Boston Red Sox 2-3 (-1)
MIAMI MARLINS RECENT STATS4.7 PPG (L10) | 5.4 allowed (L10) | -0.7 diff | 4-6 L10
ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 3.0 allowed (L10) | +1.6 diff | 7-3 L10
INJURIES — Miami MarlinsThomas White (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-05-26); Kemp Alderman (Day-To-Day — Fracture, return: 2026-07-01); Robby Snelling (15-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-19); 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)
INJURIES — Atlanta BravesDrake Baldwin (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Hurston Waldrep (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-30); Kyle Farmer (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-26); 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); AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Joey Wentz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Miami Marlins: #21, score: 43.3, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40% | Atlanta Braves: #5, score: 77.2, L10: 7-3, ATS: 60%

Toronto Blue Jays @ New York Yankees — 7:05 PM ET

The Blue Jays take on the Yankees in an AL East battle, with both teams playing well lately and looking to solidify their playoff positions.

H2H LAST 5 (Toronto Blue Jays vs New York Yankees)NEW YORK YANKEES 2-3 | Avg margin: -2.6
May 20: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 (-1) | May 19: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 (+1) | May 18: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 (+1) | Mar 19: L @ New York Yankees 0-11 (-11) | Oct 08: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 2-5 (-3)
NEW YORK YANKEES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-5 | Avg margin: -0.6
May 20: L vs Toronto Blue Jays 1-2 (-1) | May 19: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 (+1) | May 18: W vs Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 (+1) | May 17: L @ New York Mets 6-7 (-1) | May 16: L @ New York Mets 3-6 (-3)
TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 53-2 | Avg score: 4-3 | Avg margin: +0.6
May 20: W @ New York Yankees 2-1 (+1) | May 19: L @ New York Yankees 4-5 (-1) | May 18: L @ New York Yankees 6-7 (-1) | May 17: W @ Detroit Tigers 4-1 (+3) | May 16: W @ Detroit Tigers 2-1 (+1)
NEW YORK YANKEES RECENT STATS3.8 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 L10
TORONTO BLUE JAYS RECENT STATS3.7 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — New York YankeesJasson Dominguez (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-02); Gerrit Cole (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-22); Giancarlo Stanton (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Max Fried (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-06-16); Angel Chivilli (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-02); Clarke Schmidt (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Travis MacGregor (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01)
INJURIES — Toronto Blue JaysShane Bieber (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-22); Jose Berrios (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-08-01); Tommy Nance (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-02); Joe Mantiply (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-02); Alejandro Kirk (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-02); Addison Barger (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-05); Max Scherzer (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-06-05); Nathan Lukes (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-25); Yimi Garcia (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); 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); CJ Stubbs (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-26); Lazaro Estrada (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-30); Javen Coleman (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-26); Cody Ponce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Bowden Francis (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01)
RANKINGS (last 10g)New York Yankees: #20, score: 45.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 20% | Toronto Blue Jays: #18, score: 49.4, L10: 4-6, ATS: 60%

Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels — 9:38 PM ET

The Athletics head to Anaheim to face the Angels, with both teams hoping to turn things around after recent struggles.

H2H LAST 5 (Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels)LOS ANGELES ANGELS 1-4 | Avg margin: -2.8
May 20: L vs Athletics 5-6 (-1) | May 19: L vs Athletics 6-14 (-8) | May 18: W vs Athletics 2-1 (+1) | Mar 16: L @ Los Angeles Angels 0-3 (-3) | Mar 08: L @ Los Angeles Angels 4-7 (-3)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS LAST 51-4 | Avg score: 3-9 | Avg margin: -6.0
May 20: L vs Athletics 5-6 (-1) | May 19: L vs Athletics 6-14 (-8) | May 18: W vs Athletics 2-1 (+1) | May 17: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 1-10 (-9) | May 16: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 2-15 (-13)
ATHLETICS LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -0.6
May 20: W @ Los Angeles Angels 6-5 (+1) | May 19: W @ Los Angeles Angels 14-6 (+8) | May 18: L @ Los Angeles Angels 1-2 (-1) | May 17: L vs San Francisco Giants 1-10 (-9) | May 16: L vs San Francisco Giants 4-6 (-2)
LOS ANGELES ANGELS RECENT STATS2.8 PPG (L10) | 6.7 allowed (L10) | -3.9 diff | 2-8 L10
ATHLETICS RECENT STATS4.6 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 4-6 L10
INJURIES — Los Angeles AngelsTravis d'Arnaud (10-Day-IL — Plantar Fasciitis, return: 2026-06-12); Ben Joyce (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-26); Drew Pomeranz (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-28); Robert Stephenson (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Yusei Kikuchi (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-07-02); Anthony Rendon (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — AthleticsGunnar Hoglund (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Jacob Wilson (10-Day-IL — Dislocated, return: 2026-06-15); Max Muncy (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-12); Brooks Kriske (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-07-01); Wei-En Lin (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-05-27)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Los Angeles Angels: #30, score: 10.6, L10: 2-8, ATS: 40% | Athletics: #19, score: 46.1, L10: 4-6, ATS: 40%

Colorado Rockies @ Arizona Diamondbacks — 9:40 PM ET

Colorado travels to Arizona for a matchup of NL West foes, with the Rockies struggling mightily while the Diamondbacks have shown signs of life in recent weeks.

H2H LAST 5 (Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Diamondbacks)ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.8
May 17: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 8-6 (+2) | May 16: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 2-4 (-2) | May 15: W @ Arizona Diamondbacks 9-1 (+8) | Mar 12: L vs Colorado Rockies 2-13 (-11) | Aug 17: L @ Arizona Diamondbacks 5-6 (-1)
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 54-1 | Avg score: 7-4 | Avg margin: +3.0
May 20: W vs San Francisco Giants 6-3 (+3) | May 19: W vs San Francisco Giants 5-3 (+2) | May 18: W vs San Francisco Giants 12-2 (+10) | May 17: W @ Colorado Rockies 8-6 (+2) | May 16: L @ Colorado Rockies 2-4 (-2)
COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 52-3 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0
May 20: L vs Texas Rangers 4-5 (-1) | May 19: L vs Texas Rangers 0-10 (-10) | May 18: W vs Texas Rangers 7-6 (+1) | May 17: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6-8 (-2) | May 16: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 (+2)
ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS RECENT STATS5.7 PPG (L10) | 3.3 allowed (L10) | +2.4 diff | 7-3 L10
COLORADO ROCKIES RECENT STATS3.5 PPG (L10) | 6.0 allowed (L10) | -2.5 diff | 3-7 L10
INJURIES — Arizona DiamondbacksA.J. Puk (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-15); Corbin Burnes (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); James McCann (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-26); Jordan Lawlar (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-15); Pavin Smith (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-29); Carlos Santana (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); Justin Martinez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-21); Cristian Mena (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); Derek Law (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Blake Walston (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Tommy Henry (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); A.J. Vukovich (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-01); Andrew Saalfrank (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Kyle Amendt (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01)
INJURIES — Colorado RockiesChase Dollander (15-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-01); Victor Vodnik (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-05); Ryan Feltner (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-29); Jordan Beck (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-29); Jimmy Herget (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-29); RJ Petit (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); McCade Brown (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-24); Brayan Castillo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Pierson Ohl (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Kris Bryant (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Case Williams (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Jared Thomas (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-30); Jeff Criswell (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25)
RANKINGS (last 10g)Arizona Diamondbacks: #6, score: 76.5, L10: 7-3, ATS: 67% | Colorado Rockies: #26, score: 27.4, L10: 3-7, ATS: 44%

Final Word

As we wrap up today's slate of seven MLB games, there's plenty to be excited about. The Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers are set for a heated battle in an AL Central showdown, with both teams looking to make a statement. Whether it's the Guardians' pitching staff trying to shut down the Tigers' offense or the Tigers' bats attempting to break through, this matchup promises to deliver some fireworks.

So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the games — we know we will!

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