MLB forecasts for Friday, September 18, 2026

01/The slate · 15 games

• Kansas City RoyalsPittsburgh Pirates

  6:40 PM ET · Final 5–8

  TV MLB.TV, Royals.TV

  Venue PNC Park, Pittsburgh

  • 24 hours beforePittsburgh Pirates to win
    64%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforePittsburgh Pirates to win
    65%Correct

• Chicago CubsCincinnati Reds

  6:40 PM ET · Final 4–6

  TV MLB.TV, Marquee Sports Net, Reds.TV

  Venue Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati

  • 24 hours beforeChicago Cubs to win
    65%Missed
  • 60 minutes beforeChicago Cubs to win
    75%Missed

• Milwaukee BrewersBaltimore Orioles

  7:05 PM ET · Final 6–5

  TV MLB.TV, Brewers.TV, MASN

  Venue Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore

  • 24 hours beforeMilwaukee Brewers to win
    60%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeMilwaukee Brewers to win
    68%Correct

• Boston Red SoxTampa Bay Rays

  7:10 PM ET · Final 4–2

  TV ESPN Unlmtd, MLB.TV, Rays.TV, NESN

  Venue Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg

  • 24 hours beforeTampa Bay Rays to win
    53%Missed
  • 60 minutes beforeTampa Bay Rays to win
    59%Missed

• AthleticsCleveland Guardians

  7:10 PM ET · Final 3–5

  TV MLB.TV, CLEGuardians.TV, WKYC 3, NBC Sports CA

  Venue Progressive Field, Cleveland

  • 24 hours beforeCleveland Guardians to win
    75%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeCleveland Guardians to win
    79%Correct

• Philadelphia PhilliesNew York Mets

  7:15 PM ET · Final 3–6

  TV Apple TV

  Venue Citi Field, Queens

  • 24 hours beforeNew York Mets to win
    50%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforePhiladelphia Phillies to win
    55%Missed

• Detroit TigersChicago White Sox

  7:40 PM ET · Final 11–8

  TV MLB.TV, Tigers.TV, CHSN

  Venue Rate Field, Chicago

  • 24 hours beforeDetroit Tigers to win
    54%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeDetroit Tigers to win
    51%Correct

• Toronto Blue JaysTexas Rangers

  8:05 PM ET · Final 1–7

  TV MLB.TV, Rangers Sports Network, Sportsnet

  Venue Globe Life Field, Arlington

  • 24 hours beforeTexas Rangers to win
    51%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeTexas Rangers to win
    54%Correct

• Atlanta BravesHouston Astros

  8:10 PM ET · Final 6–2

  TV MLB.TV, BravesVision, Space City Home Network, Space City Home (Alt.)

  Venue Daikin Park, Houston

  • 24 hours beforeAtlanta Braves to win
    56%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeAtlanta Braves to win
    56%Correct

• Seattle MarinersColorado Rockies

  8:10 PM ET · Final 5–4

  TV MLB.TV, Rockies.TV, Mariners.TV

  Venue Coors Field, Denver

  • 24 hours beforeSeattle Mariners to win
    53%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeSeattle Mariners to win
    57%Correct

• Washington NationalsSt. Louis Cardinals

  8:15 PM ET · Final 9–1

  TV MLB.TV, Cardinals.TV, Nationals.TV

  Venue Busch Stadium, St. Louis

  • 24 hours beforeSt. Louis Cardinals to win
    53%Missed
  • 60 minutes beforeSt. Louis Cardinals to win
    53%Missed

• Minnesota TwinsLos Angeles Angels

  9:38 PM ET · Final 3–0

  TV MLB.TV, Twins.TV, Angels.TV

  Venue Angel Stadium, Anaheim

  • 24 hours beforeLos Angeles Angels to win
    56%Missed
  • 60 minutes beforeLos Angeles Angels to win
    53%Missed

• Miami MarlinsSan Diego Padres

  9:40 PM ET · Final 2–8

  TV MLB.TV, Padres.TV, Marlins.TV

  Venue Petco Park, San Diego

  • 24 hours beforeSan Diego Padres to win
    67%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeSan Diego Padres to win
    66%Correct

• New York YankeesArizona Diamondbacks

  9:40 PM ET · Final 9–2

  TV MLB.TV, DBACKS.TV, YES

  Venue Chase Field, Phoenix

  • 24 hours beforeNew York Yankees to win
    56%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeNew York Yankees to win
    53%Correct

• San Francisco GiantsLos Angeles Dodgers

  10:15 PM ET · Final 2–8

  TV Apple TV

  Venue Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

  • 24 hours beforeLos Angeles Dodgers to win
    74%Correct
  • 60 minutes beforeLos Angeles Dodgers to win
    76%Correct

Forecasts are probabilities, not guarantees. 18+. SharpDeck is not affiliated with any league or team.