MLB 2026: September 20 Schedules & KPI comparisons
MLB: Overview
The 2026 MLB season is coming with a very interesting period, with teams competing to secure crucial victories. There are many interesting matches that will take place on the 20th of September. Fans can look forward to high-quality gameplay from both established players and up-and-comers. The following article presents the most interesting matches along with information on potential lineups, locations, and timings. The article also provides comparisons of the most essential team and player statistics based on various KPIs. Such indicators as batting average, home runs, RBI, ERA, WHIP, and others provide valuable information about teams’ performance. These metrics will help us understand the strengths and weaknesses of each team before the first pitch.
MLB: 20 September Schedule
Date & Day
Fixture (Home vs Away)
Time Zones
Venue
ET
PT
IST
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Texas Rangers vs Toronto Blue Jays
02:35 PM
11:35 AM
12:05 AM
Globe Life Field, Arlington
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Colorado Rockies vs Seattle Mariners
03:10 PM
12:10 PM
12:40 AM
Coors Field, Denver
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Los Angeles Angels vs Minnesota Twins
04:07 PM
01:07 PM
01:37 AM
Angel Stadium, Anaheim
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
04:10 PM
01:10 PM
01:40 AM
Petco Park, San Diego
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees
04:10 PM
01:10 PM
01:40 AM
Chase Field, Phoenix
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
04:10 PM
01:10 PM
01:40 AM
Dodger Stadium, California
Sunday, Sep 20, 2026
Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
07:20 PM
04:20 PM
04:50 AM
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
MLB Match Previews
The following section contains the key match schedules, lineups as expected, and stats for analysis. The MLB match analysis will help us assess the teams’ current performance. These are discussed below.
Match 1: San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
Event
Details
Fixture
San Diego Padres vs Miami Marlins
Date
20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time
04:10 PM ET | 01:10 PM PT | 01:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue
Petco Park, San Diego
Broadcast
MLB.TV, beIN Sports, ESPN
MLB Expected Lineups
San Diego Padres
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Michael King
Relief Pitcher
Adrian Morejon
Closer
Mason Miller
Catcher
Luis Campusano
First Baseman
Ty France
Second Baseman
Jake Cronenworth
Third Baseman
Manny Machado
Shortstop
Xander Bogaerts
Left Fielder
Dustin Harris
Center Fielder
Jackson Merrill
Right Fielder
Fernando Tatis Jr.
Designated Hitter
Austin Hays
Miami Marlins
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Sandy Alcantara
Relief Pitcher
Michael Petersen
Closer
Calvin Faucher
Catcher
Joe Mack
First Baseman
Griffin Conine
Second Baseman
Xavier Edwards
Third Baseman
Javier Sanoja
Shortstop
Otto Lopez
Left Fielder
Heriberto Hernandez
Center Fielder
Jakob Marsee
Right Fielder
Esteury Ruiz
Designated Hitter
Kyle Stowers
KPI Metrics Comparison
Metrics
Miami Marlins
San Diego Padres
Batting Average Leader
Otto López (.307)
Ty France (.301)
Home Runs Leader
Heriberto Hernández (24)
Fernando Tatis Jr. (23)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Otto López (69)
Jackson Merrill (86)
Pitching Wins Leader
Sandy Alcantara (13)
Michael King (12)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Max Meyer (2.68)
Michael King (3.03)
Strikeouts Leader
Eury Pérez (155)
Michael King (154)
Team Batting Average
.249
.243
Team Runs
683
676
Team Home Runs Hit
158
174
Team On-Base Percentage
.326
.318
Team Slugging Percentage
.401
.398
Team ERA
4.12
3.93
Home Runs Allowed
162
171
Team WHIP
1.33
1.29
Batting Average Against
.249
.243
Analysis
Miami is better in batting average, OBP, and slugging percentage. In addition to this, Miami has scored 7 more runs than the Padres. San Diego, on the other hand, has hit 16 more home runs and also has the better ERA at 3.93. Michael King has been responsible for 12 wins and 154 strikeouts for the Padres. Sandy Alcantara of Miami has won 13 games. The Padres also have Mason Miller anchoring their bullpen.
The Pick: San Diego Padres
Match 2: Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees
Event
Details
Fixture
Arizona Diamondbacks vs New York Yankees
Date
20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time
04:10 PM ET | 01:10 PM PT | 01:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue
Chase Field, Phoenix
Broadcast
MLB.TV, beIN Sports, ESPN
MLB Expected Lineups
Arizona Diamondbacks
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Eduardo Rodriguez
Relief Pitcher
Jonathan Loaisiga
Closer
Kevin Ginkel
Catcher
Gabriel Moreno
First Baseman
Tim Tawa
Second Baseman
Ketel Marte
Third Baseman
Nolan Arenado
Shortstop
Geraldo Perdomo
Left Fielder
Lars Nootbaar
Center Fielder
Jordan Lawlar
Right Fielder
Corbin Carroll
Designated Hitter
Pavin Smith
New York Yankees
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Max Fried
Relief Pitcher
Brent Headrick
Closer
David Bednar
Catcher
Austin Wells
First Baseman
Luis Garcia Jr.
Second Baseman
Anthony Volpe
Third Baseman
Ryan McMahon
Shortstop
George Lombard Jr.
Left Fielder
Cody Bellinger
Center Fielder
Spencer Jones
Right Fielder
Heliot Ramos
Designated Hitter
Ben Rice
KPI Merics Comparison
Metrics
Arizona Diamondbacks
New York Yankees
Batting Average Leader
Gabriel Moreno (.304)
Cody Bellinger (.273)
Home Runs Leader
Nolan Arenado (26)
Ben Rice (39)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Gabriel Moreno (75)
Ben Rice (94)
Pitching Wins Leader
Eduardo Rodríguez (15)
Cam Schlittler (14)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Eduardo Rodríguez (2.62)
Cam Schlittler (1.95)
Strikeouts Leader
Eduardo Rodríguez (140)
Cam Schlittler (228)
Team Batting Average
.243
.235
Team Runs
680
706
Team Home Runs Hit
155
211
Team On-Base Percentage
.315
.312
Team Slugging Percentage
.397
.409
Team ERA
4.11
3.18
Home Runs Allowed
173
157
Team WHIP
1.28
1.26
Batting Average Against
.243
.234
Analysis
Arizona has a better batting average (.243), but New York has scored higher numbers of runs and home runs. The New York Yankees have scored 706 runs and 211 home runs. This is compared to Arizona, with 680 runs and 155 home runs. The major factor that sets the Yankees apart is their pitching performance. The Yankees have an ERA of 3.18, a WHIP of 1.26, and a .234 batting average. Arizona’s ERA is 4.11 and WHIP is 1.28. The Yankees also hold an 89-64 record.
The Pick: New York Yankees
Match 3: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
Event
Details
Fixture
Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Francisco Giants
Date
20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time
04:10 PM ET | 01:10 PM PT | 01:40 AM IST (Next day)
Venue
Dodger Stadium, California
Broadcast
MLB.TV, beIN Sports, ESPN
MLB Expected Lineups
Los Angeles Dodgers
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Tarik Skubal
Relief Pitcher
Brock Stewart
Closer
Tanner Scott
Catcher
Will Smith
First Baseman
Freddie Freeman
Second Baseman
Tommy Edman
Third Baseman
Max Muncy
Shortstop
Mookie Betts
Left Fielder
Teoscar Hernandez
Center Fielder
Enrique Hernandez
Right Fielder
Kyle Tucker
Designated Hitter
Josue De Paula
San Francisco Giants
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Landen Roupp
Relief Pitcher
Carson Seymour
Closer
Dylan Smith
Catcher
Drew Cavanaugh
First Baseman
Brett Harris
Second Baseman
Jonah Cox
Third Baseman
Shay Whitcomb
Shortstop
Christian Koss
Left Fielder
Turner Hill
Center Fielder
Drew Gilbert
Right Fielder
Grant McCray
Designated Hitter
Jung Hoo Lee
KPI Metrics Comparison
Metrics
Los Angeles Dodgers
San Francisco Giants
Batting Average Leader
Freddie Freeman (.293)
Jung Hoo Lee (.274)
Home Runs Leader
Shohei Ohtani (30)
Rafael Devers (37)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Shohei Ohtani / Andy Pages (80)
Rafael Devers (98)
Pitching Wins Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (14)
Robbie Ray (10)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (2.51)
Landen Roupp (4.01)
Strikeouts Leader
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (178)
Landen Roupp (143)
Team Batting Average
.256
.248
Team Runs
767
651
Team Home Runs Hit
195
176
Team On-Base Percentage
.338
.309
Team Slugging Percentage
.424
.407
Team ERA
3.63
4.37
Home Runs Allowed
170
149
Team WHIP
1.41
1.27
Batting Average Against
.256
.248
Analysis
The Dodgers are the more likely team to win when you consider the statistics. For starters, their offense ranks ahead of the Giants in batting average, run production, OBP, and slugging numbers. In addition, their team ERA and WHIP are 3.63 and 1.41, respectively. The Giants have outslugged the Dodgers by a few home runs, but they produce fewer runs than Los Angeles. When it comes to the record, the Dodgers are also ahead at 94-60. Meanwhile, San Francisco sits at 64-90.
The Pick: Los Angeles Dodgers
Match 4: Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
Event
Details
Fixture
Baltimore Orioles vs Milwaukee Brewers
Date
20 September 2026 (Sunday)
Time
07:20 PM ET | 04:20 PM PT | 04:50 AM IST (Next day)
Venue
Oriole Park at Camden Yards, Baltimore
Broadcast
MLB.TV, beIN Sports, ESPN
MLB Expected Lineups
Baltimore Orioles
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Trevor Rogers
Relief Pitcher
Andrew Kittredge
Closer
Rico Garcia
Catcher
Samuel Basallo
First Baseman
Pete Alonso
Second Baseman
Jeremiah Jackson
Third Baseman
Christian Encarnacion-Strand
Shortstop
Gunnar Henderson
Left Fielder
Dylan Beavers
Center Fielder
Colton Cowser
Right Fielder
Heston Kjerstad
Designated Hitter
Coby Mayo
Milwaukee Brewers
Position
Starter
Starting Pitcher
Jacob Misiorowski
Relief Pitcher
Abner Uribe
Closer
Trevor Megill
Catcher
William Contreras
First Baseman
Jake Bauers
Second Baseman
Brice Turang
Third Baseman
Joey Ortiz
Shortstop
Cooper Pratt
Left Fielder
Jackson Chourio
Center Fielder
Garrett Mitchell
Right Fielder
Luis Lara
Designated Hitter
Christian Yelich
MLB KPI Metrics Comparison
Metrics
Baltimore Orioles
Milwaukee Brewers
Batting Average Leader
Pete Alonso (.267)
Jackson Chourio (.287)
Home Runs Leader
Pete Alonso (38)
Jake Bauers (26)
Runs Batted In (RBI) Leader
Pete Alonso (105)
Brice Turang (93)
Pitching Wins Leader
Trevor Rogers (10)
Jacob Misiorowski (15)
Earned Run Average (ERA) Leader
Brandon Young (3.65)
Jacob Misiorowski (1.89)
Strikeouts Leader
Shane Baz (152)
Jacob Misiorowski (243)
Team Batting Average
.235
.259
Team Runs
693
798
Team Home Runs Hit
189
148
Team On-Base Percentage
.315
.342
Team Slugging Percentage
.397
.405
Team ERA
4.15
3.59
Home Runs Allowed
167
165
Team WHIP
1.29
1.45
Batting Average Against
.234
.259
Analysis
Based on current statistics from the table for 2026 MLB, Milwaukee is the better team in terms of numbers. The Brewers are hitting .259 against the Orioles’ .234 and have scored 798 runs against the Orioles’ 693 runs. In addition, the team ERA is better at 3.42, and WHIP is slightly higher at 1.45. The Orioles have hit more home runs, with 189 compared to 148, but the Brewers’ offense has been consistent. The Brewers also have the stronger season record at 96-58 compared with Baltimore’s 75-79.
The Pick: Milwaukee Brewers
Conclusion
There are a number of competitive games scheduled in MLB on September 20, with various strengths among teams. Our KPIs point out some key statistics that differentiate the two competing sides. It is clear that we should look into some statistics. ERA, WHIP, batting average, home runs, and RBIs will give us good insight into the situation before the game starts. The expected line-ups will help us to see who the potential factors are that might affect the result of the game. However, while statistics do not determine the outcome of a game, they do reflect a team’s current strength.