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Guardians ML vs Yankees
Cleveland has won four straight and sends Tanner Bibee to rebound at home, where the Guardians are 9-3. With Will Warren still finding his footing, the edge goes to the Guardians’ momentum and more consistent arms.
Diamondbacks ML vs Rays
Brandon Pfaadt has allowed just one ER in his last two starts, and Arizona is slugging .476 at home. Tampa Bay is winless on the road (0-7), and Littell’s 0-4 mark tells the story.
⚾ Game Previews
Orioles at Nationals
Dean Kremer (6.41 ERA) tries to bounce back after Baltimore’s humiliating 24-2 loss, but Mitchell Parker has been the Nationals’ ace with a 1.85 ERA. The Orioles’ rotation is giving up a league-worst .523 slugging percentage.
• Nationals are 3-1 in Parker’s last 4 starts
White Sox at Twins
Bailey Ober faces Davis Martin as two struggling clubs clash—Minnesota has dropped five straight and bats .211, while the Sox hit just .196 and have lost seven of eight. The Twins return home hoping Ober’s recent form stabilizes their skid.
• White Sox offense: 2.14 runs/game over last 7
Cardinals at Braves
Andre Pallante starts for the Cards against a Braves bullpen game after Spencer Strider’s injury. St. Louis has dropped five straight and ranks second-worst in MLB in two-strike strikeout rate.
• Braves: 23 home runs in last 13 games
Brewers at Giants
Jordan Hicks (6.04 ERA) takes the hill against Jose Quintana, who’s been nearly unhittable with a 0.71 ERA. Wilmer Flores leads the Giants' recent power surge as they eye a second straight home win.
• Giants are 5-2 at Oracle Park in 2025
Yankees at Guardians
Tanner Bibee (4.91 ERA) faces Will Warren (5.06 ERA) in a test of young arms and rising clubs. Cleveland has won four straight, while the Yankees have cranked 40 HR and won 7 of their last 10.
• Guardians: 9-3 at home, best home start since 2018
Astros at Blue Jays
Chris Bassitt (0.77 ERA) looks to stop Toronto’s slide after Ronel Blanco (6.48 ERA) gave up five runs in his last start. The Astros dominated Game 1 and lead MLB in swing-contact rate on 95+ mph pitches.
• Blue Jays: 3-game losing streak, scored 0 runs in last 12 innings
Reds at Marlins
Nick Lodolo starts for the Reds after a solid return, facing Nick Martinez and a Marlins team that’s 4-6 in their last 10. Cincinnati is raking vs righties, hitting .321—the best in the NL.
• Reds: .321 AVG vs RHP, 1st in NL
Mariners at Red Sox
Seattle’s Bryce Miller (3.43 ERA) brings a hot hand into Fenway against Brayan Bello. The Mariners have homered in 10 straight games, while Boston hopes home turf slows their roll.
• Mariners starters: .629 OPS allowed vs non-top-3 lineup hitters, best in MLB
Phillies at Mets
Cristopher Sánchez vs Griffin Canning in a rubber match where Philly’s offense (.299 AVG vs pitchers 80+ pitches in) could test New York’s elite bullpen (2.43 ERA). Lindor’s 2-HR night fueled the Mets in the opener.
• Mets bullpen: 2.43 ERA, 2nd in MLB
Rays at Diamondbacks
Zack Littell (0-4) faces Brandon Pfaadt, who's allowed just 1 ER over his last two starts. The Rays are winless on the road, while Arizona ranks 3rd in MLB in slugging.
• Rays: 0-7 on the road this season
Rangers at Athletics
Patrick Corbin (3.23 ERA staff) leads Texas against Oakland’s Osvaldo Bido, who hasn’t allowed more than 2 ER in any start. Both teams are 5-5 in their last 10, but Texas owns a top-5 pitching staff.
• Rangers allow just 3.05 runs/game, 3rd-best in MLB
Padres at Tigers
Nick Pivetta (1.57 ERA) and Jack Flaherty (2.53 ERA) headline a possible pitchers’ duel. Detroit is 9-2 at home, while San Diego's offense looks to support MLB’s lowest allowed exit velocity (88.2 mph).
• Padres pitching: MLB-best 88.2 MPH avg exit velocity allowed
Rockies at Royals
Ryan Feltner faces Kris Bubic (1.87 ERA) as two bottom-feeders clash. Colorado is 1-11 on the road with a .526 OPS away from Coors—worst in MLB.
• Rockies: MLB-worst .526 road OPS
Pirates at Angels
José Soriano (2-0) squares off with Bailey Falter, who’s coming off a shutout gem. Pittsburgh bats .206 as a team and struggles in two-strike counts, slugging just .193.
• Pirates: .193 SLG with two strikes, lowest in NL
Dodgers at Cubs
Dustin May (1.06 ERA) faces Shota Imanaga (2.22 ERA) in a high-stakes Wrigley showdown. The Dodgers lead MLB in HRs when ahead in the count—bad news for any pitcher falling behind.
• Dodgers: MLB-best 162 HRs in “ahead” counts since 2023