MLB Monday Slate
MLB Kicks Off New Week with Multiple Marquee Matchups, Including Phillies-Dodgers Showdown
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Brewers' Brice Turang will face Mets' Juan Soto in the Monday series opener at American Family Field, with the Brewers entering the game at 61-37 and the Mets at 41-58.
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Phillies' Bryce Harper vs. Shohei Ohtani is highlighted as the series opener at Citizens Bank Park, with the Phillies at 55-44 and the Dodgers at 62-36.
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Blue Jays vs. Rays features Vladimir Guerrero Jr. opposing rookie Junior Caminero, with Toronto at 46-52 and Tampa Bay at 56-41.
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Reds visit Mariners in a Monday matchup, with Seattle at 48-50 and Cincinnati at 44-53 listed in the preview.
The Seattle Mariners host the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series starting July 20, with first pitch set for 9:40 p.m. ET, according to 933 KJR and Rip City Radio. Seattle enters the series at 48-50, while Cincinnati sits at 44-53, making this a matchup between two clubs hovering near the bottom half of their respective divisions.
Randy Arozarena and the Mariners will look to gain ground in the AL West. The Reds will try to build momentum as they chase a wild-card spot. Both teams enter the series with more losses than wins.
Mariners and Reds Both Searching for Consistency
Seattle's 48-50 record puts them in a tight race in the American League West. Cincinnati's 44-53 mark leaves them chasing playoff contenders in the NL Central. Neither team can afford to drop games in mid-July. This three-game set runs July 20-22, per 933 KJR.
Randy Arozarena has been one of Seattle's key offensive contributors since joining the Mariners. His presence in the lineup gives Seattle a threat that Cincinnati's pitching staff must plan around. Fubo carries streaming coverage of the series for fans without cable.
Monday Night MLB Slate Loaded With Marquee Matchups
The Reds-Mariners game is one of several big Monday night matchups. The Philadelphia Phillies host the Los Angeles Dodgers at 7:10 p.m. ET at Citizens Bank Park, per Fox Sports 990. Bryce Harper faces Shohei Ohtani in that series opener. Philadelphia sits at 55-44, while Los Angeles leads at 62-36.
The Milwaukee Brewers also host the New York Mets at 7:40 p.m. ET at American Family Field, according to Fox Sports 1070. Milwaukee enters at 61-37, one of the best records in the NL. The Mets sit at 41-58. Meanwhile, the Toronto Blue Jays welcome the Tampa Bay Rays at 7:07 p.m. ET, per 957 WDAE, with Toronto at 46-52 and Tampa Bay at 56-41.
Injured Lists Could Shape How Each Series Plays Out
All four series previews include injured list updates, a sign that roster health will matter this week. Both Seattle and Cincinnati have players listed as unavailable, though specific names beyond Arozarena were not detailed in early previews from 933 KJR. Late-July rosters are often thin due to the grind of a 162-game season.
Teams managing injuries must lean on depth players more heavily. For a club like Cincinnati at 44-53, any key absences make climbing back into contention even harder. Seattle, fighting to stay above .500, faces a similar challenge. Injury reports ahead of first pitch will be worth watching closely.
How to Watch and Where to Get Tickets This Week
Fubo offers streaming access to the Reds-Mariners series and other Monday night games. The service carries live sports and on-demand content for viewers who have cut the cord. Tickets for all series this week are available through Ticketmaster, per multiple previews including Fox Sports 990 and 957 WDAE.
Apple TV's Friday Night Baseball is also part of the broader MLB media push this week. Leagues and broadcasters are working hard to keep fans engaged during the dog days of summer. With several compelling series running simultaneously, there is no shortage of live baseball to watch.
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