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How to watch White Sox vs. Tigers: TV channel and streaming options for August 16

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August 16, 2026

The Chicago White Sox have a 2-0 series lead and hope to sweep the Detroit Tigers on Sunday at Comerica Park, at 1:40 p.m. ET. Drew Anderson (4-4, 3.91 ERA) gets the start for the Tigers, who are 60-63 this season and second in the AL Central. Sean Burke (7-6, 2.99 ERA) is the expected starter for the White Sox, who are 64-58 and first in the AL Central.

How to watch Chicago White Sox vs. Detroit Tigers

White Sox vs. Tigers odds

Favorite Moneyline: Tigers -115
Underdog Moneyline: White Sox -105
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Tigers

Riley Greene: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Kerry Carpenter: 10 Day IL (Heel), Matt Vierling: 10 Day IL (Adductor), Jack Flaherty: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Trey Sweeney: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Bailey Horn: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Parker Meadows: 60 Day IL (Head/arm), Burch Smith: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Reese Olson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Will Vest: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Wenceel Perez: 60 Day IL (Face), Brant Hurter: 60 Day IL (Back), Justin Verlander: 60 Day IL (Hip), James Outman: 7 Day IL (Concussion)

White Sox

Joey Bart: 10 Day IL (Hand), Kyle Teel: 10 Day IL (Ankle), Chris Murphy: 15 Day IL (Flexor), Davis Martin: 15 Day IL (Finger), Tanner Murray: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Prelander Berroa: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ky Bush: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Vasil: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jordan Leasure: 60 Day IL (Flexor), Brooks Baldwin: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drew Thorpe: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

Detroit’s Kevin McGonigle has hit 12 home runs this season. He has also tallied 48 RBIs and has scored 80 runs. In 536 plate appearances, he has recorded a .284 BA, .388 OBP and .422 SLG with a 14.2% walk rate and a 13.8% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 13 attempts.
In 484 plate appearances, Dillon Dingler has hit 26 long balls (14th in MLB), tallied 81 RBIs (6th in MLB) and scored 65 runs. He is batting .259/.322/.499 and has posted a 22.1% strikeout rate and a 6% walk rate.
Miguel Vargas has hit 27 home runs this season, which ranks 9th in MLB. He has also tallied 71 RBIs and has scored 82 runs. In 528 plate appearances, he has recorded a .239 BA, .343 OBP and .487 SLG with a 12.7% walk rate and a 17.8% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 12 steals on 14 attempts.
In 493 plate appearances, Chase Meidroth has posted a 22.3% strikeout rate and a 9.7% walk rate while slashing .280/.355/.419 with 12 home runs, 49 RBIs and 71 runs scored.

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How to watch Yankees vs. Blue Jays: TV channel and streaming options for August 16

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August 16, 2026

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The New York Yankees take a three-game losing streak into a home contest versus the Toronto Blue Jays, at 1:37 p.m. ET on Sunday. Dylan Cease (7-5, 2.40 ERA) gets the start for the Blue Jays, who are 61-64 this season and fourth in the AL East. Ryan Weathers (5-7, 3.69 ERA) is expected to start for the Yankees, who are 68-55 and second in the AL East.

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Yankees vs. Blue Jays odds

Favorite Moneyline: Blue Jays -128
Underdog Moneyline: Yankees +105
Total: 7
Total Over Odds: +105
Total Under Odds: -125

Injury reports

Blue Jays

Luis Urias: 10 Day IL (Quadricep), Jonatan Clase: 10 Day IL (Foot), Spencer Arrighetti: 15 Day IL (Foot), Jameson Taillon: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Trey Yesavage: 15 Day IL (Knee), Cody Ponce: 60 Day IL (Knee), Anthony Santander: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Bloss: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bowden Francis: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Mantiply: 60 Day IL (Knee), Addison Barger: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Yimi Garcia: 60 Day IL (Elbow), José Berrios: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Lenyn Sosa: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Patrick Corbin: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: 7 Day IL (Head)

Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton: 10 Day IL (Leg), Cody Bellinger: 10 Day IL (Leg), Carlos Rodon: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Kervin Castro: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Aaron Judge: 60 Day IL (Rib), Clarke Schmidt: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

Ernie Clement is hitting for a .283 BA, .309 OBP and .406 SLG with a 9.6% strikeout rate and a 3.5% walk rate. His OPS is .714 and he has scored 51 runs. In 489 plate appearances, he has hit nine home runs and driven in 42 runs.
In 489 plate appearances, Kazuma Okamoto has hit 24 long balls (20th in MLB), tallied 71 RBIs and scored 63 runs. He is batting .227/.301/.427 and has posted a 30.9% strikeout rate and an 8.4% walk rate.
New York’s Ben Rice is slashing .251/.345/.530 this season with 32 home runs (6th in MLB), 76 RBIs (12th in MLB) and an OPS of .875 (12th in MLB). He has a 25.2% strikeout rate and a 12.1% walk rate in 504 plate appearances, and he has scored 75 total runs.
In 415 plate appearances, Luis Garcia has hit 24 long balls (20th in MLB), tallied 78 RBIs (8th in MLB) and scored 51 runs. He is batting .278/.308/.543 and has posted a 16.1% strikeout rate and a 4.3% walk rate.

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How to watch Nationals vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for August 16

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August 16, 2026

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Aug. 16, 2026 Updated 10:15 am EDT

The New York Mets aim to sweep the Washington Nationals on Sunday at Citi Field, beginning at 1:40 p.m. ET. Christian Scott (3-3, 3.45 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 55-69 this season and fifth in the NL East. Jake Irvin (2-6, 5.79 ERA) is the expected starter for the Nationals, who are 60-65 and fourth in the NL East.

How to watch Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets

Nationals vs. Mets odds

Favorite Moneyline: Mets -169
Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +140
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -105
Total Under Odds: -115

Injury reports

Mets

Mark Vientos: 10 Day IL (Hand), Juan Soto: 10 Day IL (Calf), Austin Warren: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Cionel Perez: 15 Day IL (Forearm), Devin Williams: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tylor Megill: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Justin Hagenman: 60 Day IL (Rib), Reed Garrett: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Nationals

James Wood: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Drew Millas: 10 Day IL (Finger), Connelly Early: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Josiah Gray: 60 Day IL (Elbow), DJ Herz: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ken Waldichuk: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Richard Lovelady: 60 Day IL (Tricep), Mitchell Parker: 60 Day IL (Elbow), PJ Poulin: 60 Day IL (Flexor)

Stats to know

New York’s Carson Benge has hit 14 home runs this season. He has also tallied 49 RBIs and has scored 63 runs. In 488 plate appearances, he has recorded a .275 BA, .338 OBP and .419 SLG with a 7.6% walk rate and a 21.5% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 18 steals on 21 attempts.
In 532 plate appearances, Bo Bichette has slashed .262/.308/.378 this season. He has hit 12 long balls and driven in 62 runs with a strikeout rate of 18.2% and a walk rate of 6.4%. He has come around to score 60 times.
CJ Abrams is hitting for a .280 BA, .357 OBP and .534 SLG with a 23% strikeout rate and an 8.8% walk rate. His OPS is .891, which ranks 9th in MLB, and he has scored 77 runs. In 521 plate appearances, he has hit 29 home runs (8th in MLB) and driven in 91 runs (1st in MLB). Abrams has recorded 24 steals on 29 attempts.
In 508 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has posted an 18.9% strikeout rate and a 5.5% walk rate while slashing .247/.295/.413 with 15 home runs, 65 RBIs and 61 runs scored. He has stolen 12 bases on 17 attempts.

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How to watch Padres vs. Guardians: TV channel and streaming options for August 16

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August 16, 2026

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Aug. 16, 2026 Updated 10:20 am EDT

The San Diego Padres visit the Cleveland Guardians at 1:40 p.m. ET on Sunday, with both teams hoping to win the series. Casey Mize (4-7, 3.38 ERA) will start for the Padres, who are 66-58 this season and third in the NL West. Tanner Bibee (4-12, 3.99 ERA) is the expected starter for the Guardians, who are 60-64 and fourth in the AL Central.

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Padres vs. Guardians odds

Favorite Moneyline: Padres -115
Underdog Moneyline: Guardians -105
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -128

Injury reports

Padres

Miguel Andujar: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Samad Taylor: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Lucas Giolito: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Jason Adam: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Joe Musgrove: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Bryan Hoeing: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ramon Laureano: 60 Day IL (Hip), Nick Pivetta: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Guardians

Slade Cecconi: 15 Day IL (Arm), Shawn Armstrong: 60 Day IL (Leg)

Stats to know

San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. is slashing .279/.354/.423 this season with 13 home runs, 56 RBIs and an OPS of .777. He has an 18.8% strikeout rate and a 9.9% walk rate in 537 plate appearances, and he has scored 69 total runs. Tatis has recorded 28 steals on 41 attempts.
In 514 plate appearances, Manny Machado has hit 23 long balls, tallied 70 RBIs and scored 62 runs. He is batting .213/.294/.410 and has posted a 21.8% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate.
Chase DeLauter is hitting for a .286 BA, .358 OBP and .443 SLG with a 14.2% strikeout rate and a 10.4% walk rate. His OPS is .801 and he has scored 49 runs. In 452 plate appearances, he has hit 13 home runs and driven in 57 runs. DeLauter has recorded nine steals on 11 attempts.
In 393 plate appearances, Jose Ramirez has posted a 12.2% strikeout rate and a 13.5% walk rate while slashing .232/.337/.380 with 10 home runs, 38 RBIs and 54 runs scored. He has stolen 29 bases on 31 attempts.

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