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How to watch Nationals vs. Mets: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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August 15, 2026

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The New York Mets host the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Citi Field, at 4:10 p.m. ET. Sean Manaea (4-5, 4.13 ERA) gets the start for the Mets, who are 54-69 this season and fifth in the NL East. Brad Lord (5-2, 3.79 ERA) is the expected starter for the Nationals, who are 60-64 and fourth in the NL East.

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Nationals vs. Mets odds

Favorite Moneyline: Mets -143
Underdog Moneyline: Nationals +118
Total: 8.5
Total Over Odds: -102
Total Under Odds: -128

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 Bo Bichette has hit 12 home runs this season. He has also tallied 62 RBIs and has scored 60 runs. In 528 plate appearances, he has recorded a .262 BA, .309 OBP and .379 SLG with a 6.4% walk rate and an 18% strikeout rate.
In 484 plate appearances, Carson Benge is hitting .274/.335/.412 with a .746 OPS and 18 steals on 21 attempts. He has hit 13 long balls, driven in 48 runs and scored 62 times.
CJ Abrams is hitting for a .283 BA, .360 OBP and .539 SLG with a 23.2% strikeout rate and an 8.9% walk rate. His OPS is .898, which ranks 8th in MLB, and he has scored 77 runs. In 517 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 504 plate appearances, Daylen Lile has slashed .249/.298/.416 this season. He has hit 15 long balls and driven in 65 runs with a strikeout rate of 18.7% and a walk rate of 5.6%. He has stolen 12 bases on 17 attempts and has scored 61 runs.

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How to watch Mariners vs. Astros: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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The Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners play on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Daikin Park. Hayden Wesneski (2-0, 3.86 ERA) will start for the Astros, who are 63-60 this season and first in the AL West. Emerson Hancock (6-7, 3.35 ERA) is expected to start for the Mariners, who are 57-66 and third in the AL West.

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Mariners vs. Astros odds

Favorite Moneyline: Astros -125
Underdog Moneyline: Mariners +105
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105

Injury reports

Astros

Brice Matthews: 10 Day IL (Knee), Mike Burrows: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Correa: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Mariners

Colt Emerson: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Luke Raley: 10 Day IL (Elbow), J.P. Crawford: 10 Day IL (Wrist), Matt Brash: 15 Day IL (Lat), Cole Wilcox: 15 Day IL (Oblique), Cooper Criswell: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Will Wilson: 60 Day IL (Thumb), Logan Evans: 60 Day IL (Arm), Carlos Vargas: 60 Day IL (Lat)

Stats to know

Houston’s Yordan Alvarez is slashing .323/.437/.626 this season with 36 home runs (2nd in MLB), 88 RBIs (2nd in MLB) and an OPS of 1.064 (1st in MLB). He has a 17% strikeout rate and a 15.9% walk rate in 535 plate appearances, and he has scored 81 total runs.
In 493 plate appearances, Isaac Paredes is hitting .255/.347/.415 with a .761 OPS. He has hit 15 long balls, driven in 65 runs and scored 46 times.
Randy Arozarena is hitting for a .278 BA, .372 OBP and .455 SLG with a 21.1% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate. His OPS is .827 and he has scored 77 runs. In 492 plate appearances, he has hit 16 home runs and driven in 52 runs. Arozarena has recorded 20 steals on 26 attempts.
In 487 plate appearances, Josh Naylor has slashed .266/.331/.375 this season. He has hit 10 long balls and driven in 44 runs with a strikeout rate of 12.3% and a walk rate of 8%. He has stolen 23 bases on 29 attempts and has scored 45 runs.

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How to watch Padres vs. Guardians: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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August 15, 2026

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Aug. 15, 2026 11:19 am EDT Updated

The San Diego Padres aim to add to their six-game winning streak when they face the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday at 7:10 p.m. ET, at Progressive Field. Joey Cantillo (8-7, 3.91 ERA) gets the start for the Guardians, who are 59-64 this season and fourth in the AL Central. Wandy Peralta (2-2, 3.39 ERA) is starting for the Padres, who are 66-57 and second in the NL West.

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Padres vs. Guardians odds

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

Injury reports

Guardians

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

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)

Stats to know

Cleveland’s Chase DeLauter is slashing .284/.357/.442 this season with 13 home runs, 57 RBIs and an OPS of .799. He has a 14.3% strikeout rate and a 10.5% walk rate in 448 plate appearances, and he has scored 48 total runs. DeLauter has recorded eight steals on 10 attempts.
In 389 plate appearances, Jose Ramirez is hitting .231/.338/.377 with a .715 OPS and 29 steals on 31 attempts. He has hit 10 long balls, driven in 37 runs and scored 53 times.
Fernando Tatis Jr. has hit 13 home runs this season. He has also tallied 56 RBIs and has scored 68 runs. In 533 plate appearances, he has recorded a .280 BA, .353 OBP and .425 SLG with a 9.6% walk rate and an 18.8% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording 28 steals on 40 attempts.
In 510 plate appearances, Manny Machado has hit 23 long balls, tallied 70 RBIs and scored 62 runs. He is batting .215/.297/.414 and has posted a 21.8% strikeout rate and a 10.8% walk rate.

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How to watch Phillies vs. Twins: TV channel and streaming options for August 15

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Aug. 15, 2026 11:17 am EDT Updated

Kyle Schwarber leads the Philadelphia Phillies into a matchup against the Minnesota Twins a game after homering twice in a 7-1 victory over the Twins. It starts at 7:10 p.m. ET on Saturday. Jesus Luzardo (10-5, 3.32 ERA) gets the start for the Phillies, who are 65-58 this season and second in the NL East. Connor Prielipp (3-5, 4.79 ERA) is expected to start for the Twins, who are 60-63 and third in the AL Central.

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Phillies vs. Twins odds

Favorite Moneyline: Phillies -154
Underdog Moneyline: Twins +125
Total: 8
Total Over Odds: -115
Total Under Odds: -105

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)

Twins

Joe Ryan: 15 Day IL (Glute), Pablo Lopez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), David Festa: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Cole Sands: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Mike Paredes: 60 Day IL (Oblique), Anthony Banda: 60 Day IL (Lat), Mick Abel: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Stats to know

Bryce Harper is hitting for a .253 BA, .373 OBP and .495 SLG with a 21.2% strikeout rate and a 16.3% walk rate. His OPS is .868, which ranks 13th in MLB, and he has scored 74 runs. In 523 plate appearances, he has hit 25 home runs (18th in MLB) and driven in 72 runs (20th in MLB). Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording seven steals on 12 attempts.
In 511 plate appearances, Luis Arraez is hitting .316/.350/.434 with a .785 OPS and 10 steals on 10 attempts. He has hit five long balls, driven in 49 runs and scored 56 times.
Brooks Lee has hit 17 home runs this season. He has also tallied 62 RBIs and has scored 53 runs. In 470 plate appearances, he has recorded a .245 BA, .301 OBP and .420 SLG with a 7% walk rate and a 16.2% strikeout rate. He has been effective on the base paths, recording seven steals on 11 attempts.
In 479 plate appearances, Josh Bell has hit 16 long balls, tallied 72 RBIs (20th in MLB) and scored 60 runs. He is batting .253/.316/.423 and has posted a 21.1% strikeout rate and an 8.1% walk rate.

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