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The Cincinnati Reds and San Diego Padres open a three-game series Monday night at PETCO Park. Both clubs are streaking into the matchup, with the Reds still clinging to slim Wild Card hopes and the Padres chasing the NL West-leading Dodgers. San Diego (78-65) snapped out of an offensive slump at Coors Field, plating 18 runs over the weekend behind Manny Machado and Jackson Merrill’s bats. Cincinnati (72-71) just edged the Mets for a key series win and looks to build momentum out West. For the latest updates on both clubs, review the MLB game results page. Opening odds: Padres -142 (moneyline), Reds +119, Total 7.5 runs. Nick Lodolo (8-7, 3.22 ERA) returns after illness cost him a start last

Two struggling clubs meet Monday night when the Minnesota Twins visit the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Both teams were near the Wild Card race around the trade deadline but have collapsed down the stretch, slipping well out of contention. Minnesota (63-80) gutted its roster at the deadline and has gone just 12-23 since. Los Angeles (67-76) hasn’t fared much better, losing 14 of its past 22 since sweeping the Dodgers in mid-August. With both sides playing spoiler at this stage, this series opener is more about pride than postseason hopes. For a look at how both clubs have trended, check the updated MLB game results. Opening odds: Angels -124 (moneyline), Twins +106, Total 9.5 runs. Minnesota sends Simeon

The Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers square off Monday night at Globe Life Field in a series that impacts both league races. Milwaukee (89-55) owns the best record in MLB and sits comfortably atop the NL Central, while Texas (74-70) is still fighting for an AL Wild Card berth. The Brewers arrive in Arlington after sweeping the Pirates and winning four of their last five. The Rangers just took two of three from Houston, tightening the AL West race while staying in the hunt for October. For a snapshot of how both clubs have fared lately, review the latest MLB game results. Opening odds: Brewers -120 (moneyline), Rangers +101, Total 8.5 runs. Jose Quintana (11-5, 3.72 ERA) has been steady,

The Cleveland Guardians return home Monday night to host the Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field in a pivotal four-game series. Both clubs are chasing the final AL Wild Card spot, with Kansas City (73-70) sitting just ahead of Cleveland (72-70) in the standings. The Guardians are coming off a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays, while the Royals dropped two of three in Minnesota to close a 4-5 homestand. With Seattle and Texas also in the mix, this matchup could prove decisive. For more on how both teams have fared recently, check the updated MLB game results. Opening odds: Guardians -120 (moneyline), Royals +102, Total 8.0 runs. Kansas City hands the ball to Ryan Bergert (2-1, 2.61 ERA),