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Mets and Nats Collide in Battle of the Beltways
Five MLB games today promise plenty of excitement, with the New York Mets facing off against the Washington Nationals in a potential turning point for both teams.
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Analysis and editorial
First off, the Mets and Nationals are squaring off at Nationals Park in what should be a nail-biter. The Mets have been on a tear lately, winning four out of their last five games, while the Nats have stumbled, losing three straight. This could be a chance for Washington to right the ship or for New York to prove they're for real.
Over in Florida, the Braves are heading south to take on the Marlins. Atlanta's been playing solid baseball lately, but Miami's no pushover. The Fish have won three of their last five games and will be looking to upset the Braves at home.
Up next, we've got a battle of New York as the Blue Jays invade Yankee Stadium. The Yanks have been on fire, winning eight out of their last ten games, while Toronto's been struggling, losing four in a row. This could be a chance for the Blue Jays to turn things around or for the Yankees to keep their momentum going.
Out west, the Athletics and Angels are set to square off in a California showdown. Both teams have been inconsistent lately, with Oakland winning three of their last five games and LA losing four out of six. This could be a close one, so don't blink.
Finally, we've got the Rockies and Diamondbacks duking it out in Arizona. Colorado's been playing well recently, winning five out of their last seven games, while Arizona's been struggling, losing four in a row. This could be a chance for the D-Backs to get back on track or for the Rockies to keep rolling.
So there you have it, folks. Five games, five storylines, and plenty of reasons to keep an eye on your TV today. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!
Today's MLB Slate
- 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
New York Mets @ Washington Nationals — 4:05 PM ET
The Mets and Nats clash in a potential turning point for both teams, with the Mets looking to build on their recent wins while Washington aims to halt their skid.
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 MetsKodai Senga (15-Day-IL — Inflammation, return: 2026-06-01); A.J. Minter (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); Clay Holmes (60-Day-IL — Fracture, return: 2026-08-25); Mike Tauchman (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-06-11); Jared Young (10-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-05-25); 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
The Braves head to Miami seeking to maintain their momentum against a Marlins team that's been playing better of late, adding tension to this Georgia-Florida rivalry.
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 MarlinsRobby Snelling (60-Day-IL — Sprain, return: 2026-07-17); Thomas White (Day-To-Day — injury, return: 2026-05-26); Kemp Alderman (Day-To-Day — Fracture, return: 2026-07-01); 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)
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 Yankees and Blue Jays face off in a battle of division rivals, with the Yanks riding high on an eight-game win streak while Toronto hopes to snap out of their four-game losing streak.
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
In California, the Angels host the A's in a matchup where both teams have been inconsistent lately, making for an unpredictable showdown between two West Coast squads.
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
The Rockies and Diamondbacks meet in Arizona, with Colorado looking to extend their five-game winning streak against a D-Backs team struggling to find their footing after four straight losses.
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 DiamondbacksDerek Law (Day-To-Day — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); Spencer Giesting (Day-To-Day — Not Specified, return: 2026-05-29); A.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); Blake Walston (60-Day-IL — Surgery, return: 2026-07-01); 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 MLB slate, there are plenty of intriguing matchups to keep an eye on. The Mets and Nationals game is shaping up to be a barnburner, with both teams looking for a win in their respective directions. Whether you're rooting for the red-hot Mets or the struggling Nats, it's sure to be a thrilling contest. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the games!
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