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How to watch Tigers vs. Pirates: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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Aug. 18, 2026 Updated 6:13 pm EDT

The Detroit Tigers visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Braxton Ashcraft (12-5, 3.88 ERA) gets the start for the Pirates, who are 61-66 this season and fourth in the NL Central. Keider Montero (9-7, 3.22 ERA) is expected to start for the Tigers, who are 61-64 and second in the AL Central.

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Tigers vs. Pirates odds

Favorite Moneyline: Pirates -154
Underdog Moneyline: Tigers +125
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -110
Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Pirates

Endy Rodriguez: 10 Day IL (Hip), Ryan O’Hearn: 10 Day IL (Quadricep), Mitch Keller: 60 Day IL (Arm), Konnor Griffin: 60 Day IL (Finger)

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)

Stats to know

Pittsburgh’s Bryan Reynolds has hit 15 home runs this season. He has also tallied 65 RBIs and has scored 85 runs. In 552 plate appearances, he has recorded a .261 BA, .371 OBP and .430 SLG with a 13.6% walk rate and a 24.5% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording nine steals on nine attempts.
In 522 plate appearances, Brandon Lowe has slashed .254/.318/.479 this season. He has hit 26 long balls (14th in MLB) and driven in 79 runs (9th in MLB) with a strikeout rate of 29.1% and a walk rate of 8.6%. He has come around to score 74 times.
Kevin McGonigle is hitting for a .282 BA, .386 OBP and .424 SLG with a 14.1% strikeout rate and a 14.1% walk rate. His OPS is .809 and he has scored 82 runs. In 547 plate appearances, he has hit 13 home runs and driven in 50 runs. McGonigle has recorded 12 steals on 13 attempts.
In 495 plate appearances, Dillon Dingler has hit 26 long balls (14th in MLB), tallied 82 RBIs (6th in MLB) and scored 65 runs. He is batting .258/.323/.496 and has posted a 22% strikeout rate and a 6.3% walk rate.

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How to watch Cardinals vs. Reds: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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Aug. 18, 2026 Updated 6:15 pm EDT

The Cincinnati Reds will look to Dane Myers, riding a two-game homer streak, versus the St. Louis Cardinals at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, at Great American Ball Park. Kyle Leahy (9-4, 3.38 ERA) gets the start for the Cardinals, who are 64-62 this season and third in the NL Central. Andrew Abbott (6-7, 4.13 ERA) is starting for the Reds, who are 60-65 and fifth in the NL Central.

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Cardinals vs. Reds odds

Favorite Moneyline: Cardinals -120
Underdog Moneyline: Reds +100
Total: 9
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -118

Injury reports

Cardinals

Ramón Urías: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Max Rajcic: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Reds

Spencer Steer: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Tony Santillan: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Hunter Greene: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Graham Ashcraft: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Brandon Williamson: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Dunn: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

Alec Burleson is hitting for a .289 BA, .355 OBP and .493 SLG with a 16.4% strikeout rate and an 8.5% walk rate. His OPS is .847, which ranks 19th in MLB, and he has scored 71 runs. In 530 plate appearances, he has hit 21 home runs and driven in 92 runs (1st in MLB).
In 521 plate appearances, Jordan Walker is hitting .289/.347/.500 with a .847 OPS and 17 steals on 22 attempts. He has hit 24 long balls, driven in 88 runs (4th in MLB) and scored 75 times.
Sal Stewart is hitting for a .258 BA, .333 OBP and .473 SLG with a 22% strikeout rate and a 9.8% walk rate. His OPS is .806 and he has scored 68 runs. In 540 plate appearances, he has hit 26 home runs (14th in MLB) and driven in 90 runs (3rd in MLB). Stewart has recorded 12 steals on 16 attempts.
In 474 plate appearances, Elly De La Cruz has slashed .261/.344/.475 this season. He has hit 20 long balls and driven in 57 runs with a strikeout rate of 27.2% and a walk rate of 11%. He has stolen 21 bases on 29 attempts and has scored 69 runs.

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How to watch Diamondbacks vs. Red Sox: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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August 19, 2026

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The Arizona Diamondbacks will look for Gabriel Moreno to continue an 11-game hitting streak against the Boston Red Sox, on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Fenway Park. Ranger Suarez (4-3, 3.25 ERA) will start for the Red Sox, who are 67-58 this season and third in the AL East. Merrill Kelly (8-10, 5.11 ERA) is starting for the Diamondbacks, who are 66-60 and third in the NL West.

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Diamondbacks vs. Red Sox odds

Favorite Moneyline: Red Sox -175
Underdog Moneyline: Diamondbacks +145
Total: 7.5
Total Over Odds: -118
Total Under Odds: -102

Injury reports

Red Sox

Masataka Yoshida: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Curtis Mead: 10 Day IL (Hand), Justin Slaten: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Garrett Whitlock: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Tanner Houck: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zack Kelly: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Trevor Story: 60 Day IL (Abdomen), Garrett Crochet: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Roman Anthony: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Johan Oviedo: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Isiah Kiner-Falefa: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Kutter Crawford: 60 Day IL (Wrist), Triston Casas: 60 Day IL (Knee), Jahmai Jones: day-to-day (Undisclosed)

Diamondbacks

Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10 Day IL (Adductor), Tommy Troy: 10 Day IL (Shoulder), Ryan Thompson: 15 Day IL (Back), Drey Jameson: 15 Day IL (Hip), A.J. Puk: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Cristian Mena: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Walston: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ryne Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Zac Gallen: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Corbin Burnes: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Saalfrank: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Nolan Arenado: day-to-day (Neck)

Stats to know

Boston’s Wilyer Abreu has hit 22 home runs this season. He has also tallied 67 RBIs and has scored 70 runs. In 530 plate appearances, he has recorded a .259 BA, .337 OBP and .473 SLG with a 10.6% walk rate and a 19.8% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording eight steals on 12 attempts.
In 503 plate appearances, Ceddanne Rafaela is hitting .288/.325/.470 with a .796 OPS and 16 steals on 23 attempts. He has hit 16 long balls, driven in 64 runs and scored 65 times.
Corbin Carroll has hit 18 home runs this season. He has also tallied 57 RBIs and has scored 76 runs. In 529 plate appearances, he has recorded a .247 BA, .344 OBP and .488 SLG with an 11.7% walk rate and a 21.7% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 17 steals on 19 attempts.
In 524 plate appearances, Geraldo Perdomo has hit nine long balls, tallied 43 RBIs and scored 59 runs. He is batting .245/.355/.372 and has posted a 12.6% strikeout rate and a 13.9% walk rate. Perdomo has recorded 17 steals on 26 attempts.

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How to watch Marlins vs. Phillies: TV channel and streaming options for August 18

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August 19, 2026

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Aug. 18, 2026 Updated 6:22 pm EDT

The Philadelphia Phillies host the Miami Marlins at 6:40 p.m. ET on Tuesday, a game featuring two of MLB’s most consistent hitters. Luis Arraez has an average of .314 (second in league) for the Phillies, and Otto Lopez ranks third at .310 for the Marlins. Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 68-58 this season and second in the NL East. Cade Gibson (2-0, 5.61 ERA) is the expected starter for the Marlins, who are 64-62 and third in the NL East.

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Marlins vs. Phillies odds

Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -222
Underdog Moneyline: Marlins +180
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -125

Injury reports

Phillies

Rafael Marchan: 10 Day IL (Knee), Caleb Kilian: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Johan Rojas: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Brad Keller: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Adolis Garcia: 60 Day IL (Lat), Tanner Banks: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

Marlins

Kyle Stowers: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Max Meyer: 15 Day IL (Neck), William Kempner: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Anthony Bender: 15 Day IL (Shin), Adam Mazur: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Andrew Nardi: 60 Day IL (Ribs), Robby Snelling: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Ronny Henriquez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joe Mack: day-to-day (Shoulder)

Stats to know

Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper is slashing .260/.379/.495 this season with 25 home runs (18th in MLB), 72 RBIs and an OPS of .875 (14th in MLB). He has a 20.8% strikeout rate and a 16.4% walk rate in 538 plate appearances, and he has scored 78 total runs. Harper has recorded seven steals on 12 attempts.
In 525 plate appearances, Luis Arraez has slashed .314/.349/.431 this season. He has hit five long balls and driven in 52 runs with a strikeout rate of 4.4% and a walk rate of 5.1%. He has 10 stolen bases on 10 attempts. He has come around to score 58 times.
Lopez has hit nine home runs this season. He has also tallied 54 RBIs and has scored 74 runs. In 530 plate appearances, he has recorded a .310 BA, .343 OBP and .452 SLG with a 4.9% walk rate and a 13% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 24 steals on 28 attempts.
In 529 plate appearances, Xavier Edwards has slashed .285/.365/.386 this season. He has hit six long balls and driven in 46 runs with a strikeout rate of 13.2% and a walk rate of 11.5%. He has stolen 19 bases on 24 attempts and has scored 59 runs.

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