Nine Games to Watch: Tigers Face Braves in Battle of Losing Streaks

We've got nine games on tap, and there's no shortage of intriguing matchups that'll have you glued to your seats.

First up, the Detroit Tigers are heading down south to take on the Atlanta Braves. The Braves are riding high after a six-game winning streak, while the Tigers have been struggling lately, losing three in a row. This one could be a bloodbath if the Tigers don't find their mojo quick.

Over in Houston, the Astros are cruising into Baltimore to face off against the Orioles. The Astros have been on fire, winning eight of their last ten games, while the Orioles have been stuck in a rut, losing nine of their last eleven. If the Astros can keep up their blistering pace, this one could be over before you know it.

The St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates are squaring off in what's always a heated rivalry. The Cardinals have been playing solid baseball lately, winning four of their last five games, while the Pirates have been stumbling, losing six of their last eight. If the Cardinals can keep up their momentum, they might just walk away with the W.

The San Francisco Giants are heading east to take on the Philadelphia Phillies in a clash of two teams that have been playing well lately. The Giants have won five of their last six games, while the Phillies have taken seven of their last ten. This one's shaping up to be a nail-biter, so don't blink.

The Colorado Rockies are heading into Cincinnati to face off against the Reds in what could be a high-scoring affair. Both teams have been struggling lately, with the Rockies losing five of their last six games and the Reds losing four of their last five. If these two can't find their groove, this one might just turn into a slugfest.

The Washington Nationals are heading to New York to take on the Mets in what could be a pitcher's duel. The Nats have been playing solid baseball lately, winning four of their last five games, while the Mets have been struggling, losing three in a row. If the Mets can't find their offense, they might just find themselves on the wrong end of this one.

The Arizona Diamondbacks are heading to Milwaukee to take on the Brewers in what could be another high-scoring affair. Both teams have been playing well lately, with the Brewers winning six of their last eight games and the D-backs taking seven of their last ten. This one's shaping up to be a barnburner, so don't miss it.

The Kansas City Royals are heading out west to take on the Athletics in what could be another low-scoring affair. The A's have been playing solid baseball lately, winning five of their last six games, while the Royals have been struggling, losing four of their last five. If the A's can keep up their pitching dominance, they might just walk away with the W.

Finally, the Toronto Blue Jays are heading north to take on the Minnesota Twins in what could be another high-scoring affair. Both teams have been playing well lately, with the Twins winning five of their last six games and the Jays taking seven of their last ten. This one's shaping up to be a slugfest, so don't blink.

So there you have it, folks. Nine games, nine storylines, and a whole lot of baseball to keep you entertained all afternoon long. Grab your favorite beverage, sit back, and enjoy the show. And remember, there's no such thing as a sure thing in sports, so don't bet on anything I say here. Just sit back, relax, and let the games unfold.

Today's MLB Slate

• Detroit Tigers @ Atlanta Braves (12:15 PM ET)
• Houston Astros @ Baltimore Orioles (12:35 PM ET)
• St. Louis Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Pirates (12:35 PM ET)
• San Francisco Giants @ Philadelphia Phillies (12:35 PM ET)
• Colorado Rockies @ Cincinnati Reds (12:40 PM ET)
• Washington Nationals @ New York Mets (1:10 PM ET)
• Arizona Diamondbacks @ Milwaukee Brewers (1:40 PM ET)
• Kansas City Royals @ Athletics (3:05 PM ET)
• Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins (7:40 PM ET)

Matchup Breakdown

Detroit Tigers @ Atlanta Braves — 12:15 PM ET

Detroit Tigers are in desperate need of a win as they face the red-hot Atlanta Braves. The Tigers have lost three straight, while the Braves have won six in a row.

H2H LAST 5 (Detroit Tigers vs Atlanta Braves): ATLANTA BRAVES 5-0 | Avg margin: +2.4 Apr 29: W vs Detroit Tigers 4-3 (+1) | Apr 28: W vs Detroit Tigers 5-2 (+3) | Mar 02: W @ Atlanta Braves 5-2 (+3) | Sep 21: W @ Atlanta Braves 6-2 (+4) | Sep 20: W @ Atlanta Braves 6-5 (+1) ATLANTA BRAVES LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.4 Apr 29: W vs Detroit Tigers 4-3 (+1) | Apr 28: W vs Detroit Tigers 5-2 (+3) | Apr 26: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 (+4) | Apr 25: L vs Philadelphia Phillies 5-8 (-3) | Apr 24: W vs Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 (+2) DETROIT TIGERS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -1.4 Apr 29: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-4 (-1) | Apr 28: L @ Atlanta Braves 2-5 (-3) | Apr 26: W @ Cincinnati Reds 8-3 (+5) | Apr 25: L @ Cincinnati Reds 2-9 (-7) | Apr 24: L @ Cincinnati Reds 8-9 (-1) ATLANTA BRAVES RECENT STATS: 5.6 PPG (L10) | 4.1 allowed (L10) | +1.5 diff | 8-2 L10 DETROIT TIGERS RECENT STATS: 5.0 PPG (L10) | 5.5 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Atlanta Braves: Raisel Iglesias (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-05); Spencer Strider (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-03); Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Hurston Waldrep (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-02); Sean Murphy (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-04); Ha-Seong Kim (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-12); Dylan Dodd (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-08); Danny Young (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Blake Burkhalter (Day-To-Day — Spasms, return: 2026-05-03); AJ Smith-Shawver (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Joey Wentz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Joe Jimenez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17) INJURIES — Detroit Tigers: Javier Baez (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-26); Casey Mize (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-14); Jackson Jobe (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-15); Connor Seabold (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-12); Justin Verlander (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-08); Bailey Horn (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-26); Zach McKinstry (10-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-06); Troy Melton (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-26); Beau Brieske (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-26); Parker Meadows (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-09); Trey Sweeney (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-24); Troy Watson (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-01); Dugan Darnell (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-27); Josue Briceno (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Atlanta Braves: #3, score: 80.8, L10: 8-2, ATS: 80% | Detroit Tigers: #17, score: 52.1, L10: 5-5, ATS: 43%

Houston Astros @ Baltimore Orioles — 12:35 PM ET

Houston Astros look to continue their hot streak against the struggling Baltimore Orioles. The Astros have won eight of their last ten games, while the Orioles have lost nine of their last eleven.

H2H LAST 5 (Houston Astros vs Baltimore Orioles): BALTIMORE ORIOLES 2-3 | Avg margin: -0.6 Apr 28: W vs Houston Astros 5-3 (+2) | Mar 04: L vs Houston Astros 2-4 (-2) | Aug 24: W vs Houston Astros 3-2 (+1) | Aug 23: L vs Houston Astros 8-9 (-1) | Aug 22: L vs Houston Astros 7-10 (-3) BALTIMORE ORIOLES LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 5-7 | Avg margin: -1.4 Apr 28: W vs Houston Astros 5-3 (+2) | Apr 26: L vs Boston Red Sox 3-5 (-2) | Apr 25: L vs Boston Red Sox 1-17 (-16) | Apr 24: W vs Boston Red Sox 10-3 (+7) | Apr 22: W @ Kansas City Royals 8-6 (+2) HOUSTON ASTROS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -2.0 Apr 28: L @ Baltimore Orioles 3-5 (-2) | Apr 26: W vs New York Yankees 7-4 (+3) | Apr 25: L vs New York Yankees 3-8 (-5) | Apr 24: L vs New York Yankees 4-12 (-8) | Apr 22: W @ Cleveland Guardians 2-0 (+2) BALTIMORE ORIOLES RECENT STATS: 5.1 PPG (L10) | 6.1 allowed (L10) | -1.0 diff | 5-5 L10 HOUSTON ASTROS RECENT STATS: 4.7 PPG (L10) | 6.2 allowed (L10) | -1.5 diff | 3-7 L10 INJURIES — Baltimore Orioles: Trevor Rogers (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-12); Jackson Holliday (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-15); Hans Crouse (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-01); Will Robertson (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-01); Ryan Noda (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-04); Dean Kremer (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-15); Dietrich Enns (15-Day-IL — Infection, return: 2026-05-01); Yaramil Hiraldo (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-04); Heston Kjerstad (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-04); Ryan Mountcastle (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-19); Zach Eflin (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-07-01); Jordan Westburg (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-22); Richard Guasch (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Luis Vazquez (Day-To-Day — Fracture, return: 2026-05-03); Felix Bautista (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-07); Colin Selby (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-25) INJURIES — Houston Astros: Tatsuya Imai (15-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-08); Jeremy Pena (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-08); Hunter Brown (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Nate Pearson (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-11); Taylor Trammell (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-01); Joey Loperfido (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-03); Nick Allen (10-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-05-03); Cristian Javier (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-08); Zach Dezenzo (10-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-01); Josh Hader (60-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-05-24); Jake Meyers (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-01); Ronel Blanco (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Hayden Wesneski (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-01); Brandon Walter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Baltimore Orioles: #20, score: 50.2, L10: 5-5, ATS: 60% | Houston Astros: #25, score: 34.3, L10: 3-7, ATS: 30%

St. Louis Cardinals @ Pittsburgh Pirates — 12:35 PM ET

St. Louis Cardinals and Pittsburgh Pirates meet in a heated rivalry with both teams playing well recently. The Cardinals have won four of their last five games, while the Pirates have taken six of their last eight.

H2H LAST 5 (St. Louis Cardinals vs Pittsburgh Pirates): PITTSBURGH PIRATES 1-4 | Avg margin: -0.6 Apr 29: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 (-1) | Apr 28: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 7-11 (-4) | Apr 27: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 (-2) | Mar 05: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 2-3 (-1) | Mar 01: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 6-1 (+5) PITTSBURGH PIRATES LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 4-6 | Avg margin: -1.8 Apr 29: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 4-5 (-1) | Apr 28: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 7-11 (-4) | Apr 27: L vs St. Louis Cardinals 2-4 (-2) | Apr 26: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 0-5 (-5) | Apr 25: W @ Milwaukee Brewers 6-3 (+3) ST. LOUIS CARDINALS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 6-5 | Avg margin: +0.8 Apr 29: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 5-4 (+1) | Apr 28: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 (+4) | Apr 27: W @ Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 (+2) | Apr 26: L vs Seattle Mariners 2-3 (-1) | Apr 25: L vs Seattle Mariners 9-11 (-2) PITTSBURGH PIRATES RECENT STATS: 4.4 PPG (L10) | 4.9 allowed (L10) | -0.5 diff | 4-6 L10 ST. LOUIS CARDINALS RECENT STATS: 5.1 PPG (L10) | 4.8 allowed (L10) | +0.3 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Pittsburgh Pirates: Jared Triolo (10-Day-IL — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-01); Jared Jones (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Sean Sullivan (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Dominic Fletcher (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-01); Anthony Solometo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-01); Mike Clevinger (Day-To-Day — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Oddanier Mosqueda (Day-To-Day — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01) INJURIES — St. Louis Cardinals: Matt Pushard (15-Day-IL — Tendinitis, return: 2026-05-01); Packy Naughton (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-09-01); Ixan Henderson (Day-To-Day — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Lars Nootbaar (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-26); Victor Santos (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Sem Robberse (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Zack Thompson (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Pittsburgh Pirates: #22, score: 43.3, L10: 4-6, ATS: 33% | St. Louis Cardinals: #13, score: 55.1, L10: 5-5, ATS: 70%

San Francisco Giants @ Philadelphia Phillies — 12:35 PM ET

San Francisco Giants face off against the Philadelphia Phillies in a matchup of two solid teams. The Giants have won five of their last six games, while the Phillies have taken seven of their last ten.

H2H LAST 5 (San Francisco Giants vs Philadelphia Phillies): PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES 2-3 | Avg margin: +2.4 Apr 28: W vs San Francisco Giants 7-0 (+7) | Apr 08: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 0-5 (-5) | Jul 09: W @ Philadelphia Phillies 13-0 (+13) | Jul 08: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 3-4 (-1) | Jul 07: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 1-3 (-2) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: +0.6 Apr 28: W vs San Francisco Giants 7-0 (+7) | Apr 26: L @ Atlanta Braves 2-6 (-4) | Apr 25: W @ Atlanta Braves 8-5 (+3) | Apr 24: L @ Atlanta Braves 3-5 (-2) | Apr 23: L @ Chicago Cubs 7-8 (-1) SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -1.6 Apr 28: L @ Philadelphia Phillies 0-7 (-7) | Apr 26: W vs Miami Marlins 6-3 (+3) | Apr 25: W vs Miami Marlins 6-2 (+4) | Apr 24: L vs Miami Marlins 4-9 (-5) | Apr 23: L vs Los Angeles Dodgers 0-3 (-3) PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES RECENT STATS: 3.7 PPG (L10) | 5.0 allowed (L10) | -1.3 diff | 2-8 L10 SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS RECENT STATS: 3.9 PPG (L10) | 3.9 allowed (L10) | +0.0 diff | 6-4 L10 INJURIES — Philadelphia Phillies: J.T. Realmuto (10-Day-IL — Spasms, return: 2026-05-02); Max Lazar (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-23); Zach Pop (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-06); Daniel Robert (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Keaton Anthony (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-01); Andrew Bechtold (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-27); Mark Kolozsvary (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Christian McGowan (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01) INJURIES — San Francisco Giants: Jared Oliva (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-15); Daniel Susac (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-05-01); Jason Foley (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Harrison Bader (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-04); Jose Butto (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Hayden Birdsong (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Reiver Sanmartin (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-09); Rowan Wick (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Randy Rodriguez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Philadelphia Phillies: #28, score: 20.8, L10: 2-8, ATS: 22% | San Francisco Giants: #12, score: 55.8, L10: 6-4, ATS: 44%

Colorado Rockies @ Cincinnati Reds — 12:40 PM ET

Colorado Rockies and Cincinnati Reds could be in for a high-scoring affair as both teams struggle to find consistency. The Rockies have lost five of their last six games, while the Reds have lost four of their last five.

H2H LAST 5 (Colorado Rockies vs Cincinnati Reds): CINCINNATI REDS 3-2 | Avg margin: -0.8 Apr 29: L vs Colorado Rockies 2-13 (-11) | Apr 28: W vs Colorado Rockies 7-2 (+5) | Jul 13: W vs Colorado Rockies 4-2 (+2) | Jul 12: W vs Colorado Rockies 4-3 (+1) | Jul 11: L vs Colorado Rockies 2-3 (-1) CINCINNATI REDS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 6-7 | Avg margin: -0.6 Apr 29: L vs Colorado Rockies 2-13 (-11) | Apr 28: W vs Colorado Rockies 7-2 (+5) | Apr 26: L vs Detroit Tigers 3-8 (-5) | Apr 25: W vs Detroit Tigers 9-2 (+7) | Apr 24: W vs Detroit Tigers 9-8 (+1) COLORADO ROCKIES LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 5-3 | Avg margin: +2.4 Apr 29: W @ Cincinnati Reds 13-2 (+11) | Apr 28: L @ Cincinnati Reds 2-7 (-5) | Apr 26: W @ New York Mets 3-1 (+2) | Apr 26: W @ New York Mets 3-0 (+3) | Apr 24: W @ New York Mets 4-3 (+1) CINCINNATI REDS RECENT STATS: 6.1 PPG (L10) | 4.2 allowed (L10) | +1.9 diff | 8-2 L10 COLORADO ROCKIES RECENT STATS: 4.4 PPG (L10) | 4.6 allowed (L10) | -0.2 diff | 6-4 L10 INJURIES — Cincinnati Reds: Brandon Williamson (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-05-04); Eugenio Suarez (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-12); Hunter Greene (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Nick Lodolo (15-Day-IL — Abrasion, return: 2026-05-09); Caleb Ferguson (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-08); Connor Burns (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Josh Staumont (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-05); Carson Spiers (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01) INJURIES — Colorado Rockies: Ryan Feltner (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-29); Jeff Criswell (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-04); McCade Brown (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-24); RJ Petit (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-06-01); Pierson Ohl (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-04-01); Case Williams (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Brayan Castillo (Day-To-Day — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Jared Thomas (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-04); Kris Bryant (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Cincinnati Reds: #2, score: 84.8, L10: 8-2, ATS: 86% | Colorado Rockies: #11, score: 58.0, L10: 6-4, ATS: 70%

Washington Nationals @ New York Mets — 1:10 PM ET

Washington Nationals aim to snap their three-game skid against the New York Mets. The Nats have lost three in a row, while the Mets have won three straight.

H2H LAST 5 (Washington Nationals vs New York Mets): NEW YORK METS 1-4 | Avg margin: -3.0 Apr 29: L vs Washington Nationals 2-14 (-12) | Apr 28: W vs Washington Nationals 8-0 (+8) | Mar 21: L @ New York Mets 1-3 (-2) | Mar 16: L vs Washington Nationals 6-12 (-6) | Mar 05: L @ New York Mets 4-7 (-3) NEW YORK METS LAST 5: 1-4 | Avg score: 3-5 | Avg margin: -2.0 Apr 29: L vs Washington Nationals 2-14 (-12) | Apr 28: W vs Washington Nationals 8-0 (+8) | Apr 26: L vs Colorado Rockies 0-3 (-3) | Apr 26: L vs Colorado Rockies 1-3 (-2) | Apr 24: L vs Colorado Rockies 3-4 (-1) WASHINGTON NATIONALS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +1.4 Apr 29: W @ New York Mets 14-2 (+12) | Apr 28: L @ New York Mets 0-8 (-8) | Apr 26: W @ Chicago White Sox 2-1 (+1) | Apr 25: W @ Chicago White Sox 6-3 (+3) | Apr 24: L @ Chicago White Sox 4-5 (-1) NEW YORK METS RECENT STATS: 3.5 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | -0.8 diff | 3-7 L10 WASHINGTON NATIONALS RECENT STATS: 4.4 PPG (L10) | 5.2 allowed (L10) | -0.8 diff | 4-6 L10 INJURIES — New York Mets: Kodai Senga (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); Francisco Lindor (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); Jorge Polanco (10-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-05-08); Kevin Herget (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-06-02); Jared Young (10-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-07-01); Joey Gerber (15-Day-IL — Abrasion, return: 2026-05-01); A.J. Minter (15-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-01); Mike Tauchman (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-05-15); Nate Lavender (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-01); Justin Hagenman (60-Day-IL — injury, return: 2026-05-27); Robert Stock (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Grae Kessinger (Out — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-15); Dedniel Nunez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01); Tylor Megill (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Reed Garrett (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01) INJURIES — Washington Nationals: Clayton Beeter (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-05-08); Tyler Baum (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Josiah Gray (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-29); Cole Henry (15-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-04); Ken Waldichuk (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-06-01); Trevor Williams (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-01); Jarlin Susana (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Travis Sykora (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); DJ Herz (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Tyler Stuart (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): New York Mets: #27, score: 26.1, L10: 3-7, ATS: 30% | Washington Nationals: #23, score: 42.2, L10: 4-6, ATS: 50%

Arizona Diamondbacks @ Milwaukee Brewers — 1:40 PM ET

Arizona Diamondbacks face off against the Milwaukee Brewers in what could be another high-scoring affair. Both teams have been playing well lately, with the Brewers winning six of their last eight games and the D-backs taking seven of their last ten.

H2H LAST 5 (Arizona Diamondbacks vs Milwaukee Brewers): MILWAUKEE BREWERS 2-3 | Avg margin: +1.6 Apr 29: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 2-6 (-4) | Apr 28: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 13-2 (+11) | Mar 20: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 7-8 (-1) | Mar 06: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 6-2 (+4) | Aug 28: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 4-6 (-2) MILWAUKEE BREWERS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 5-4 | Avg margin: +0.6 Apr 29: L vs Arizona Diamondbacks 2-6 (-4) | Apr 28: W vs Arizona Diamondbacks 13-2 (+11) | Apr 26: W vs Pittsburgh Pirates 5-0 (+5) | Apr 25: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 3-6 (-3) | Apr 24: L vs Pittsburgh Pirates 0-6 (-6) ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS LAST 5: 2-3 | Avg score: 5-6 | Avg margin: -1.4 Apr 29: W @ Milwaukee Brewers 6-2 (+4) | Apr 28: L @ Milwaukee Brewers 2-13 (-11) | Apr 26: W vs San Diego Padres 12-7 (+5) | Apr 25: L vs San Diego Padres 4-6 (-2) | Apr 23: L vs Chicago White Sox 1-4 (-3) MILWAUKEE BREWERS RECENT STATS: 5.4 PPG (L10) | 4.0 allowed (L10) | +1.4 diff | 5-5 L10 ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS RECENT STATS: 5.9 PPG (L10) | 6.8 allowed (L10) | -0.9 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Milwaukee Brewers: Angel Zerpa (15-Day-IL — Soreness, return: 2026-06-01); Quinn Priester (15-Day-IL — Pinched Nerve, return: 2026-05-12); Christian Yelich (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-12); Jared Koenig (15-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-05-29); Andrew Vaughn (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-04); Jackson Chourio (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-04); Gerson Garabito (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-21); Rob Zastryzny (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-25); Akil Baddoo (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); J.B. Bukauskas (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-05-05) INJURIES — Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (Day-To-Day — Bruise, return: 2026-05-01); Gabriel Moreno (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-01); Tyler Locklear (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-18); Corbin Burnes (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-17); A.J. Puk (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-06-15); Pavin Smith (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-29); A.J. Vukovich (Out — injury, return: 2026-07-01); Jordan Lawlar (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-06-03); Carlos Santana (10-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-09); Kyle Amendt (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Blake Walston (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Cristian Mena (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-06-01); Justin Martinez (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-08-21); Andrew Saalfrank (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); Derek Law (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Tommy Henry (Out — Surgery, return: 2026-09-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Milwaukee Brewers: #9, score: 60.3, L10: 5-5, ATS: 62% | Arizona Diamondbacks: #18, score: 51.8, L10: 5-5, ATS: 56%

Kansas City Royals @ Athletics — 3:05 PM ET

Kansas City Royals look to end their four-game losing streak against the Athletics. The A's have won five of their last six games, while the Royals have struggled lately.

H2H LAST 5 (Kansas City Royals vs Athletics): ATHLETICS 2-3 | Avg margin: +0.4 Apr 29: W vs Kansas City Royals 5-2 (+3) | Apr 28: L vs Kansas City Royals 1-4 (-3) | Mar 14: W vs Kansas City Royals 12-1 (+11) | Sep 28: L vs Kansas City Royals 2-9 (-7) | Sep 27: L vs Kansas City Royals 2-4 (-2) ATHLETICS LAST 5: 3-2 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +1.4 Apr 29: W vs Kansas City Royals 5-2 (+3) | Apr 28: L vs Kansas City Royals 1-4 (-3) | Apr 26: W @ Texas Rangers 2-1 (+1) | Apr 25: L @ Texas Rangers 3-4 (-1) | Apr 24: W @ Texas Rangers 8-1 (+7) KANSAS CITY ROYALS LAST 5: 4-1 | Avg score: 7-4 | Avg margin: +3.2 Apr 29: L @ Athletics 2-5 (-3) | Apr 28: W @ Athletics 4-1 (+3) | Apr 26: W vs Los Angeles Angels 11-9 (+2) | Apr 25: W vs Los Angeles Angels 12-1 (+11) | Apr 24: W vs Los Angeles Angels 6-3 (+3) ATHLETICS RECENT STATS: 4.2 PPG (L10) | 4.3 allowed (L10) | -0.1 diff | 5-5 L10 KANSAS CITY ROYALS RECENT STATS: 5.6 PPG (L10) | 5.8 allowed (L10) | -0.2 diff | 5-5 L10 INJURIES — Athletics: Max Muncy (10-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-05-15); JJ Goss (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-03); Gunnar Hoglund (60-Day-IL — Strain, return: 2026-05-25) INJURIES — Kansas City Royals: Carlos Estevez (15-Day-IL — Bruise, return: 2026-05-12); Jonathan India (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01); James McArthur (60-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-05-24); Tyson Guerrero (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Anthony Simonelli (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Javier Vaz (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-06-01); Alec Marsh (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2027-02-01) RANKINGS (last 10g): Athletics: #16, score: 52.3, L10: 5-5, ATS: 67% | Kansas City Royals: #19, score: 50.4, L10: 5-5, ATS: 14%

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Toronto Blue Jays @ Minnesota Twins — 7:40 PM ET

The Blue Jays look to keep pace with the Twins in a tight AL Central race.

TORONTO BLUE JAYS LAST 3: 2-1 | Avg score: 4-2 | Avg margin: +1.7 Apr 29: W vs Boston Red Sox 8-1 (+7) | Apr 28: W vs Boston Red Sox 3-0 (+3) | Apr 27: L vs Boston Red Sox 0-5 (-5) MINNESOTA TWINS LAST 3: 1-2 | Avg score: 5-5 | Avg margin: -0.3 Apr 29: L vs Seattle Mariners 3-5 (-2) | Apr 28: L vs Seattle Mariners 1-7 (-6) | Apr 27: W vs Seattle Mariners 11-4 (+7)

Final Word

As we wrap up today's slate of MLB action, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep us entertained all afternoon long. The Detroit Tigers facing off against the red-hot Atlanta Braves is definitely one to watch, as the Tigers look to snap their three-game losing streak and take down a team that's won six in a row. But no matter which game you choose to tune into, there's bound to be some exciting baseball played today. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the show!