PHILADELPHIA, PA - JULY 12: A general view of the home plate entrance of Citizens Bank Park prior to the 2026 All-Star Futures Game Presented by Nike at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, July 12, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Brian Garfinkel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
The Dodgers eastern time zone road trip continues to Philadelphia, a return trip for several who were at last Tuesday’s All-Star Game. But on Monday it’s the series opener against the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Emmet Sheehan starts for the Dodgers on Monday, while Phillies ace and All-Star starting pitcher Cristopher Sánchez goes for the home team.
This is an exclusive ESPN telecast, with Karl Ravech on play-by-play alongside analysts Eduardo Pérez and David Ross, plus reporter Buster Olney.
HOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 30: Raynel Delgado #29 of the Houston Astros hits a double in the third inning during a game against the Minnesota Twins at Daikin Park on June 30, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Houston Astros/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Today, the Astros announced they have recalled IF Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land and have designated RHP Nate Pearson for assignment.
This comes on the heels of both SS Jeremy Pena and 1B Christian Walker coming out of yesterday’s games with injuries.
Delgado’s calling card is his defensive versatility, though he represented himself fairly well at the plate in limited time as well. In 30 AB across 16 games, he batted .267 with a .313 OBP and .713 OPS. He’s hit 1 2B, 1 HR and driven in 4.
Pearson is one of the hardest throwers in the Astros bullpen, but his propensity for walks has been his biggest issue. in 20 IP across 16 appearances, Pearson has a 3.60 ERA and 1.40 WHIP while walking 12 and striking out 16.
Pearson could find himself back in the organization should he pass through waivers.
Of note: Neither Pena nor Walker are in the lineup today. Delgado is starting at 2B.
Connor Bedard has become one of the NHL's highest-paid players. The Chicago Blackhawks signed the 21-year-old to a five-year deal on Saturday, which carries an AAV of $15 million. As of writing, Bedard will have the third-highest cap hit for the 2026-27 season while his $17 million total salary ranks fourth.
Ever since Bedard was first drafted into the WHL, Vancouver Canucks fans have hoped he would one day play for the franchise. Born in North Vancouver, the rising NHL star grew up a fan of the Canucks and at one point, listed former Vancouver forward Tyler Motte as his favourite NHL player. With Bedard set to become an unrestricted free agent once his new extension is complete, Canucks fans are already dreaming that a John Taveres-type situation could unfold in five years.
"HE'S COMING HOME TO VANCOUVER!!!! WALKING HIM TO UFA!!!! GREATEST MOMENT IN CANUCKS HISTORY SINCE 2011!! HE'S FOLLOWING THE GAMEPLAN PERFECTLY!!!!" wrote @taj1944 on "X".
As noted in the post, there has been a big push on social media to get as many BC-born players to Vancouver. The other player constantly mentioned in this social media campaign is San Jose Sharks forward Macklin Celebrini, who will be a restricted free agent next year. The Canucks already have Macklin's brother, Aiden, in their system, as he was drafted in 2023.
Another comment on "X" came from @TrevBeggs, who wrote. "This is the best birthday present I could ask for."
Finally, @LaheyHNIC on "X" wrote, "420 games until Connor Bedard is a Canuck. Official countdown"
The next few years will be intriguing, especially as Bedard inches closer to becoming an unrestricted free agent. With a passionate fan base in Vancouver, there are going to be constant posts, whether on social media or Canucks Reddit, about a potential homecoming. This season, Bedard and the Blackhawks play twice at Rogers Arena, with games scheduled for November 22, 2026 and March 3, 2027.
Nov 5, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard (98) collides with Vancouver Canucks goalie Kevin Lankinen (32) in the first period at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images
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Here we are once again preparing for another Braves rubber match.
Friday’s dominant showing was followed up by an unlucky 7-6 Saturday loss, leaving the Braves’ first series of the second half of the season against the Texas Rangers level at a win apiece.
Surely that means the Braves will have some form of luck on their side for Sunday’s 1:35 p.m. ET finale at Truist Park, right? If only baseball worked that way.
Follow along and share your thoughts below as the Braves look to keep the Phillies (who will be in a simultaneous rubber match with the Mets Sunday afternoon) at arm’s length.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 07: A.J. Minter #33 of the New York Mets in action against the Kansas City Royals at Citi Field on July 07, 2026 in New York City. The Royals defeated the Mets 16-12. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The 2026 season is down the drain, and the Mets are sellers. But that doesn’t mean we can’t have some fun coming up with trades ahead of the deadline. Let’s consider some of the more obvious pieces that are likely to be moved here in Part 1, before moving on to to the bigger names in Part 2.
A.J. Minter to the Twins
Twins receive: LHP A.J. Minter Mets receive: OF Jhomnardo Reyes, RHP Matt Barr
The Twins surprisingly find themselves one game out of a playoff spot at the time of this writing in the very weak AL, and have already begun begun adding to their bullpen when they traded for Tommy Nance. A.J. Minter would be a legitimate late-inning option in Minnesota who helps against left handed batters—Twins southpaw relievers have a 4.66 ERA and a 10.6% K-BB%.
As we discussed in the trade primer, we’re looking for something like a reduced version of the Ryan Helsley return from last season. Jhomnardo Reyes is the Jesus Baez stand-in, a recent Twins IFA ($300K in 2025) who had a nice DSL debut and is bashing to the tune of .291/.406/.547 in the complex as an 18-year-old this season. He’s the good version of the stereotypical Dominican right field prospect, with all the positives and negatives that entails.
As for Barr, he was a very interesting 2025 draft pick out of Junior College (SUNY Niagara) who hasn’t put it together yet in his debut season. He’s got a big, lanky frame with interesting fastball traits and feel for spin. In other words, a ball of clay to throw in the dev system and see what happens.
Similar to the Twins, the Mariners could really use some left-handed relief help, and the Mets can push for a similar return to the Minter deal above. Mason Peters is one of the more interesting breakout arms this season, dominating Single-A (1.41 ERA, 32.4% K-BB%) in his debut season out of Dallas Baptist. His fastball sits in the mid-90s and works well up in the zone. His best offspeed pitch is a curveball in the high 70s, a pitch that doesn’t always work as guys move up the ladder but perhaps a potential starting point for further shape refinement going forward.
Contreras is a less heralded IFA out of Colombia who posted a good triple slash in the DSL in 2025 with an overly passive approach and has shown a bit more in the complex this season. Consider him a stand in for the sort of low-minors flier piece that would round out this deal which the Mets (who have orders of magnitude information and aptitude) could more effectively pick out.
Tyrone Taylor to the Pirates
Pirates receive: OF Tyrone Taylor Mets receive: RHP Carlos Mateo
The Pirates should be adding more than this but do you really expect them to? Yeah, me neither. Adding some marginal OF depth to push Billy Cook back to Triple-A is a very Pirates move. The Mets can take a flier on Mateo, a 20-year-old with very interesting fastball traits but highly questionable command while clearing the way for Nick Morabito to get some run down the stretch. The Pirates can say they added at the deadline and move an arm they’ll likely never notice is gone. Everyone wins.
For some reason, Brazobán just feels like a guy the Rays would appreciate. He gets it done in any role—opener, fireman, late-inning guy—and does it with an arsenal and shape of production that isn’t exactly typical. You can just see Tampa, who sit atop the AL East currently but could probably use some reinforcement in their pitching staff, valuing that unconventional piece more than some other teams. They also probably value Brazobán’s cheap control after this season.
Trading with the Rays is always dangerous, but it also presents a distinct opportunity. Because the Rays always have a crowded 40-man situation, they might be more willing to move talent that, on paper, is a bit rich, but who they’d be forced to leave exposed to Rule 5 in the offseason anyway. There’s a number of names you could pick out for this, but let’s go with right hander TJ Nichols, who will need to be added to the 40-man this offseason.
Nichols has not been particularly good this season in Double-A, with an undisclosed early season injury seemingly derailing his 2026. His 2025 season, however, was electric, and he at one point seemed ticketed for top-100 prospect status. He could be a #3 starter, more of a back-end guy, a reliever, or nothing at all, but this is the sort of higher upside dice roll you’d like to see the Mets take if it’s available to them.
Luis Robert to the Astros
Astros receive: OF Luis Robert Jr. (remainder of 2026 salary covered by New York) Mets receive: RHP Bryce Mayer
The Luis Robert gamble has not worked out for the Mets (though they gave up basically nothing to roll the dice here). Lumbar spine inflammation has kept Robert out since late April, and he’s now been effectively supplanted by A.J. Ewing in center.
But the Astros may very well channel their inner Tobias Fünke and convince themselves that Robert might work for them. After all, he was quite good in the second half of 2025 for Chicago; who’s to say he doesn’t have another second half run in him? Houston desperately needs outfield help and is still very much in the playoff hunt on the back of Yordan Alvarez’s MVP-caliber season.
The return is Bryce Mayer, a 24-year-old righty with big extension, high spin, and a low release height, all the key fastball ingredients…except the most important one, velocity. Even though he sits in the low 90s, the pitch plays up. He’s still working on refining his secondaries and improving his command (more than 5 walks per 9 in Double-A this season) but there are a lot of appealing modern ingredients here worth taking a shot on. The cost may seem high based on ordinal team lists, but when you account for how weak the Astros’ farm is it’s much more reasonable, particularly with the Mets kicking in some money for the cash-strapped Astros.
Some trades are a win-win for the key teams involved, and that is the case with Oklahoma City and Atlanta.
The Thunder have agreed to trade All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City gets three second-round picks, and, as part of the deal, Atlanta will send Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas while Ryan Nembhard heads to Atlanta, a trade broken by Shams Charania of ESPN. One of the three second-round picks is Chicago's in 2027 (which Dallas controlled), while the second-round picks going from Atlanta to OKC (2031 and 2032) are reportedly top 55 protected.
For Oklahoma City, this was all about saving money and getting below the second apron of the luxury tax. With the max contract extensions for Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams kicking in next season, plus the team having reached a new deal with Isaiah Hartenstein, the Thunder have been looking to shed salary all summer (Isaiah Joe going out the door to Detroit, Aaron Wiggins going to Atlanta). This is more of the same, with Dort set to make $17.7 million this season, getting him off the books moves OKC below the dreaded second apron.
For Oklahoma City, Dort was the most expendable wing because, at the highest levels of the game, deep in the playoffs, he became much harder to play because of his lack of offense (38.5% shooting last season). Now, the Thunder will hand Cason Wallace the starting job, with Alex Caruso behind him off the bench. They don't lose much on defense and get improved offense.
Atlanta is now a fearsome defensive team on the perimeter with Dort joining Dyson Daniels and Nickeil Alexander-Walker. Last season, Dort averaged 8.3 points per game and shot 34.4% from 3-point range, while playing elite defense. He started in Oklahoma City but may come off the bench for the Hawks. Coach Quin Snyder now has a lot of options to play between Jalen Johnson at the four and rookie Kingston Flemmings at the point.
Look for Dort to sign an extension with the Hawks, something that financially was not going to happen with the Thunder.
Also, Atlanta picks up a quality backup point guard (who can start as needed) in Ryan Nembhard, who impressed last season with the Mavericks. He averaged 6.6 points and 5.3 assists per game for Dallas last season. He will be in a backup role behind just-drafted Kingston Flemmings (who impressed at Summer League) and CJ McCollum.
Dallas takes a shot on former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher, who can play on the wing behind Cooper Flagg. While Risacher has not panned out as hoped, he has shown flashes and last season in Atlanta, he averaged 9.6 points per game and shot 36.8% from 3-point range. It's a low-risk move as Risacher makes just $13.8 million this season and $17.4 million next season, and the Mavericks could extend him after that if they wish.
On Saturday, one day after his 21st birthday, Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks came to terms on an extension. It’s a five-year deal with a cap hit of $15 million per year.
There was a lot of drama surrounding this contract, but it didn’t have much to do with negotiations. Bedard injured his shoulder during a summer skate, which complicated things, and there has been offer-sheet drama around the NHL.
It is worth noting that Bedard signed for $3 million less than Anaheim Ducks forward Leo Carlsson, who signed a 5-year, $18 million offer sheet with the Philadelphia Flyers before Anaheim matched it. Bedard could have commanded that, or more, but he gave Chicago a break.
On the flip side, this is the start of a competitive clock for the Chicago Blackhawks. When Connor Bedard’s new 5-year deal is up, he will be a 25-year-old unrestricted free agent. You’d think he is going to walk if the Blackhawks are still consistently a lottery team by that point.
At that time, Bedard will likely have established himself as one of the best players in the NHL. The current wave of players in their prime will be starting to slow down, and this new generation will be entering their greatest years.
The Blackhawks, specifically Kyle Davidson, believe in what they’ve seen from Bedard. There is internal confidence that he has the tools to lead the team for a long time.
“Connor has continuously defied our expectations since being drafted, and has quickly established himself as an elite player in the NHL,” Davidson said. “He utilizes all aspects of his game to not only be a constant threat, but to make the players around him better every time he steps on the ice. Connor’s strong work ethic and determination to always improve his game has set an extraordinary standard for our young core, and we’re excited for the incredible impact he’ll have in this next chapter of Blackhawks hockey.”
If Kyle and his staff don’t have this team in a good spot by the fourth year of this deal, however, things will get ugly.
A no-move clause kicks in for the fifth year of this contract, so Bedard will then control the situation even more. If they start making the playoffs and showing the potential to make deep runs, then Bedard will be more likely to extend again on another long-term deal.
Connor Bedard’s contract takes up 14.4 percent of the salary cap, which is about right for an NHL team’s top star. The fact that an offer sheet never entered the equation and he took less money than he could have gotten shows his commitment to the team that selected him first overall.
That loyalty would wear off if the team doesn’t do right by him now when it comes to the talent surrounding him, and they have the next five years to make their case.
Next up for the Blackhawks when it comes to Bedard? For one, naming him the captain would go a long way. Bedard has already mentioned that as a challenge he welcomes in the next chapter of his career.
They also need to, over the next year or so, find him his true running mate when it comes to his wing. The plan is for Frank Nazar and Anton Frondell to play center, so getting Bedard a sniper on his line is a must. Is that player already in the organization, or will external options come into play?
The first order of business is done with his newest contract following his entry-level deal. Now, the focus can go back to being the roster around Connor Bedard. Superstars are a must, but depth around them is as big a factor.
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CINCINNATI, OHIO - JULY 10: Hunter Greene #21 of the Cincinnati Reds reacts after closing out the seventh inning of the game against the Chicago Cubs at Great American Ball Park on July 10, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Cincinnati defeated Chicago 4-0. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Cincinnati Reds got spanked by the Colorado Rockies on Saturday afternoon on a toasty day in Coors Field. Rhett Lowder simply couldn’t find a way to throw a ball past a single Rocky, eventually exiting after just 2.1 IP having allowed 11 hits and 8 earned runs.
As a result, the Cincinnati bullpen got an early taxing right out of the gate in the second half. So, they’ll be hoping that the Hunter Greene they get on Sunday is the same guy who fired 7.0 IP of scoreless, 12 strikeout ball in his most recent outing against the Chicago Cubs.
The bullpen needs it. The team itself needs it, as they sit just 44-53 and in obvious seller mode with the MLB trade deadline just two weeks away. If they can’t get things rallied immediately, well, we’re going to see this team torn apart and rebuilt in what’s become a fine tradition with this front office.
Ryan Feltner will start for the Rockies in Sunday’s series finale, with first pitch set for 3:10 PM ET. That’s just about the exact same time as the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina, but certainly you’ll be watching a Reds/Rockies game in July instead.
Here’s how both clubs will line up to begin this one:
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
The first overall number one pick in the draft lottery era for the Hawks will be calling another city home. Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news about Zaccharie Risacher:
BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/4ewUxhRQA5
Risacher was drafted first overall after the Hawks unexpectedly won the draft lottery in 2024. After finishing second in rookie of the year voting in 2024-25, last season was a different tale. Risacher averaged just 9.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
The Hawks also sent out two second-round picks and received NBA champion forward Luguentz “Lu” Dort and young defensive-minded guard Ryan Nembhard from the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks respectively.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 30: Zaccharie Risacher #10 of the Atlanta Hawks handles the ball during the game against the New York Knicks during Round One Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on April 30, 2026 at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images
According to a blockbuster report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks have traded for Zaccharie Risacher, former number one overall pick in the 2024 draft by the Atlanta Hawks. The Mavericks are trading Ryan Nembhard to the Hawks.
BREAKING: The Oklahoma City Thunder trading All-Defensive wing Lu Dort to the Atlanta Hawks in a three-team deal that sends three second-round picks to OKC, former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher to the Dallas Mavericks and Ryan Nembhard to Atlanta, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/4ewUxhRQA5
While the bigger news for NBA fans at large is probably the Lu Dort of it all, but Dallas taking a shot on a disappointing pick in Risacher is interesting. The Mavericks will accept Risacher into their salary cap using the trade exception created by the Anthony Davis trade to the Washington Wizards earlier this year.
According to Jake Fischer, the Mavericks are sending a 2027 pick that they received from the Chicago Bulls at some point.
Risacher joins the Mavericks after two seasons with the Atlanta Hawks where he made a marginal impact. Through 142 career games he’s averaging 11 points, just under four rebounds, and an assist per game in 24 minutes of action. His shooting splits are solid, a career 35% from three-point range, but he also doesn’t get to the line much while also shooting a subpar 69% from the charity stripe. His role decreased last season as he played fewer minutes and games, and it became clear prior to the trade deadline that Risacher’s days in Atlanta had an expiration date.
Where he fits in Dallas is anyone’s guess. The French forward WAS picked number one overall, but even at the time it didn’t entirely make sense as to why Atlanta picked him.
Considering what it took to trade for Risacher, this trade has to go down as a pretty spectacular, low-stakes gamble. The Mavericks essentially sent a second-rounder in next year’s draft away for a shot at a former number one overall pick. If he doesn’t work out, then next year you decline his team option. This is good business.
I’ve often whined about past team’s and the lack of pedigree, well the Mavericks enter the year with three number one overall players on their roster for the second straight season. That’s nothing to scoff at. With a few veterans still likely available to be traded, the Dallas offseason is likely not done yet.
CLEVELAND, OH - JULY 18: Cleveland Guardians catcher Patrick Bailey (16) dumps the Gatorade bucket on Cleveland Guardians second baseman Travis Bazzana (37) after Bazzana hit a walk-off 2-run home run during the ninth inning of game 2 of the Major League Baseball interleague doubleheader between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Cleveland Guardians on July 18, 2026, at Progressive Field in Cleveland, OH. (Photo by Frank Jansky/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 12: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches in the first inning during the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park on July 12, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Pittsburgh Pirates are finishing off their first series of the season’s second half as they take on the Cleveland Guardians in a Sunday afternoon game.
The Battle of the Aces in today’s matchup, as Paul Skenes takes the mound for the Pirates. He is struggling this season with an 8-8 record, but his 3.57 ERA is still relatively sound. Skenes has won his last two starts, including his most recent game against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 12. He pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three hits and two runs in Pittsburgh’s 14-5 victory over Milwaukee. A 10-run fourth inning gave the Pirates everything they needed to coast. He only logged 82 pitches, so he could have gone further if he needed to.
The Guardians are going with their opening-day starter, Tanner Bibee, who has also struggled this season. Bibee is 3-9 with a 3.90 ERA, but he grabbed a win in his last start against the Miami Marlins on July 11. He pitched 6.2 innings, gave up five hits and one earned run in a 4-1 victory. The Guardians are 6-14 in games where Bibee pitches, which is not what you want from your best pitcher. The Pirates will try to continue that trend against the Guardians this afternoon.
Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland, OH
Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pittsburgh
Pitching Matchup: Paul Skenes (8-8, 3.57 ERA) vs. Tanner Bibee (3-9, 3.90 ERA)
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The Arizona Diamondbacks host the St. Louis Cardinals in the rubber match of a three-game weekend series in Phoenix. Heading into the final series before the All-Star break, Arizona was 13-28 against winning teams, getting outscored by 1.9 runs a game.
However, they outscored the Dodgers 23-8 in a three-game sweep and now look to win a series over the Cardinals as -117 moneyline favorites to start the stretch run.
My Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks predictions and MLB picks call for Arizona’s hot streak to continue with a win on Sunday, July 19.
Who will win Cardinals vs Diamondbacks today: Diamondbacks -1.5 (+176)
The Arizona Diamondbacks aren’t winning games these days. They're beating teams up.
Saturday’s win over the St. Louis Cardinals was the fourth time in five games that the Diamondbacks have scored five or more runs. Meanwhile, they’ve allowed three or fewer in five of six.
They’ll be facing Andre Pallante, who has allowed opponents to hit .313 over the past month.
Four of the 10 Diamondbacks batters to face Pallante have career OPS’ over 1.000 against him, and combined, Arizona’s roster has hit .341 against him.
The Cardinals aren’t scoring enough to keep up. The run-line odds seem very favorable. I’d give up the runs as long as I’m better than +150.
COVERS INTEL: After throwing his fastballs 55% of the time last year, Eduardo Rodriguez is below 48% this season. Not being able to count on seeing it has made it harder to hit. Opponents are hitting .196 against the four-seamer, down 91 points from last year.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks Over/Under pick: Under 9.5 (-137)
Even with the Diamondbacks reaching five runs fairly regularly, neither team has been posting many Overs. Arizona has done it just three times in the last 10, while the Cardinals have gone Over just twice in that span.
Arizona lefty Rodriguez just made his first All-Star team in his eleventh MLB season. His fastball, breaking stuff, and offspeed pitches are all in the top quartile in MLB for run value.
He’s throwing his changeup 27% of the time, up from 20%, and foes are hitting .195 against that. The curve (.212 average against) has also seen a big jump in usage.
Like Pallante, Rodriguez avoids solid contact rather than overwhelming batters. Arizona and St. Louis both have above-average ground-ball rates, so this should be a low-scoring, low-pitch count clash.
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ML/RL bets: 26-35, -5.72 units
Over/Under bets: 36-20, +3.57 units
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks weather
The Chase Field dome will be closed today, so weather will not be an issue in this game.
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks odds
Moneyline: Cardinals +113 | Diamondbacks -117
Run line: Cardinals +1.5 (-186) | Diamondbacks -1.5 (+178)
Over/Under: Over 9.5 (+127) | Under 9.5 (-133)
Cardinals vs Diamondbacks trend
The Arizona Diamondbacks have only hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 50 games (-19.00 Units / -34% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Cardinals vs. Diamondbacks.
How to watch Cardinals vs Diamondbacks and game info
Location
Chase Field, Phoenix, AZ
Date
Sunday, July 19, 2026
First pitch
4:10 p.m. ET
TV
Cardinals.TV, DBacks.TV
Cardinals starting pitcher
Andre Pallante (10-6, 3.96 ERA)
Diamondbacks starting pitcher
Eduardo Rodriguez (8-3, 2.29 ERA)
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Jul 18, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Texas Rangers second baseman Nicky Lopez (33) watches his sacrifice bunt against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Jun 6, 2026; San Diego, California, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Nolan McLean (26) throws a pitch during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: David Frerker-Imagn Images | David Frerker-Imagn Images
Mets lineup
A.J. Ewing – CF Juan Soto – DH Bo Bichette – 3B Francisco Lindor – SS Carson Benge – LF Jared Young – 1B Marcus Semien – 2B Brett Baty – RF Luis Torrens – C
COVERS INTEL: After throwing his fastballs 55% of the time last year, 
