Baseball season enters a critical week as teams try to get momentum before the All-Star break. From divisional showdowns to interleague rivalries and the All-Star Futures Game featuring tomorrow’s stars, here are five MLB games to watch this week:
Dodgers at Brewers — July 7
This Monday, the Dodgers will travel to Milwaukee to play a major series with the Brewers, and the two teams are battling it out to get to the playoffs. The Dodgers are in the lead in the NL, and at home, the Brewers are a solid and difficult team to beat throughout the season. With both teams looking at October, this one should have some extra edge.
Guardians at Astros — July 7
The Astros are rolling after a big weekend sweep of the Dodgers, including an 18–1 blowout that was L.A.’s worst home loss ever. Houston has won 30 of their last 41 games and is right back in the mix. The Guardians just got swept by the Tigers and are struggling to keep up in the AL Central. This one feels like a chance for Houston to keep the momentum going, and for Cleveland to stop the bleeding before the break.
Rays at Tigers — July 7
The Tigers have the best record in MLB right now at 57–34. Their pitching has been sharp and the lineup is clicking. The Rays are in the Wild Card hunt but need a big win here to stay in it. With Tampa likely to start Shane Baz and Detroit playing well at home, this one should be close and competitive, definitely one to watch.
All-Star Futures Game — July 12
On Saturday in Atlanta, the game pairs the best prospects across the league in the annual MLB All-Star Futures Game. It’s the only opportunity to see upcoming stars, such as Gage Jump and George Lombard Jr. compete on a national stage. This year’s rosters include young talent from Detroit, Oakland and other rebuilding franchises.
Mets at Yankees — July 11–13
The Subway Series starts this weekend at Yankee Stadium as the Mets visit the Yankees for three games. The June 4 opener in Queens ended in a 6–5 Mets win with Jeff McNeil’s go‑ahead two‑run homer in the 7th, backed by early power from Juan Soto and Jasson Domínguez. McNeil also made a big play in the 9th. That win snapped a losing streak and set the stage for these intense games to come.
