Nationals aim to split the rain-delayed doubleheader with Atlanta, sending MacKenzie Gore against Chris Sale. Abrams and James Wood sit; Nasim Nunez leads off, with Daylen Lile, Jacob Young and Dylan Crews in the outfield. Josh Bell DHs; Andres Chaparro at first; Riley Adams behind the plate. Braves counter with Marcell Ozuna at DH, Sandy Leon catching, and Nick Allen and Nacho Alvarez added. Washington looks to halt a skid after a Pirates series.

Polanco’s late-season surge has Seattle riding a hot bat. Since June, his power has returned and his hitting has become the Mariners’ engine, especially in the clutch. He’s trading homers for doubles as the weather warms, and his two-strike, patient approach keeps rallies alive and lines Seattle up for continued wins.

In high-leverage spots he’s delivering like a star, with a .333/.402/.559 line with runners in scoring position and a historically strong wRC+ in those moments. Manager Dan Wilson has praised his discipline and timing, underscoring Polanco as a fantasy anchor as Seattle leans on him in the heart of the order.

Tuesday brings two WNBA elimination games as Indiana hosts Atlanta and Seattle welcomes Las Vegas. The Fever and Dream clash after Atlanta’s Game 1 win, while Seattle tries to force a deciding Game 3 against a 17-game streaking Aces led by A’ja Wilson, who dismisses the run despite the streak’s lore. Noelle Quinn’s rotation and rookie Dominique Malonga’s minutes could swing Seattle’s fate.

Off the court, a stacked MLB slate features Phillies at Dodgers and Nationals at Braves with high-scoring projections, plus NFL Week 3 spotlight Bills–Dolphins as Buffalo guns for 3-0. The bets thread through multiple leagues, shaping early-season fantasy and betting angles across hoops, baseball and football.