On May 9, the Philadelphia Phillies (22-15) face off against the Cleveland Guardians (22-15) in Cleveland, with Aaron Nola on the mound for the Phillies against Gavin Williams for the Guardians. The Phillies are coming off a dramatic 7-6 win over the Tampa Bay Rays, where Bryson Stott shone with three RBIs. The Guardians, after a day off, recently claimed a win over the Washington Nationals, with Gabriel Arias going 4-for-5.

Betting odds reflect the tight contest, with the Phillies slightly favored at -124 on the moneyline and a total set at 8.0 runs. Notably, Trea Turner is riding a impressive 7-game hitting streak, making him a key player to watch for fantasy owners. Recent trends indicate a higher scoring likelihood for the Guardians, who have gone OVER in four of their last five games.

The Cleveland Guardians have kicked off their 2025 Spring Training with pitchers and catchers reporting and beginning workouts. Medical reports reveal positive updates on key injured players including Shane Bieber, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and is set to begin mound progression. Nic Enright is projected to return by April, while Daniel Espino is progressing in his shoulder rehab and may return in the next few months. Utilityman David Fry is responding well to elbow surgery rehab, and Sam Hentges aims to resume throwing next month after shoulder surgery. Trevor Stephan also follows a similar recovery path as Bieber. George Valera is actively working on his knee rehab and expected to start batting practice soon.