MLB midweek games July 22‑23, 2026: Dodgers‑Phillies and Twins‑Guardians matchups

A rain‑delay pushed the Los Angeles Dodgers‑Philadelphia Phillies game on Tuesday to a 5:00 p.m. PT (8:00 p.m. ET) start. Left‑hander Justin Wrobleski (4‑5, 4.81 ERA) faced right‑hander Zack Wheeler (3‑7, 5.68 ERA) after both were added to the All‑Star roster following an initial snub. The Dodgers entered the game 64‑38, leading the NL West, while the Phillies were 56‑46, second in the NL East.

On Thursday, the Minnesota Twins traveled to Cleveland to play the Guardians at 1:10 p.m. ET. Gavin Williams (10‑5, 4.00 ERA) started for Cleveland against Taj Bradley (9‑4, 3.85 ERA) for Minnesota. Both pitchers rank among the league’s strikeout leaders but have struggled with control. The Twins, sitting five games behind the AL Central leader, view the game as pivotal before the upcoming trade deadline.

Twin’s front office has signaled openness to trading catcher Ryan Jeffers, drawing interest from the New York Yankees, Tampa Bay Rays and possibly the Boston Red Sox. Meanwhile, the Arizona Diamondbacks, fresh off a 15‑5 win over the Athletics, aim to continue their surge against the St. Louis Cardinals. Former Blue Jays left‑hander Eric Lauer, now with the Dodgers, has posted a 3.35 ERA since the mid‑season trade.

All games feature teams jockeying for playoff positioning, with schedule changes, player trades and pitching battles shaping the mid‑season landscape.