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Yankees at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22  —  Its Tuesday, April 22 and the Yankees (14-9) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (13-9).  Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Tanner Bibee for Cleveland.
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Rockies at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22  —  Its Tuesday, April 22 and the Rockies (4-17) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (9-14).  —  Ryan Feltner is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Kris Bubic for Kansas City.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Blue Jays at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22  —  Its Tuesday, April 22 and the Blue Jays (12-11) are in Houston to take on the Astros (11-11).  —  Chris Bassitt is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Ronel Blanco for Houston.
Discussion: The Crawfish Boxes
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Mariners at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 22  —  Its Tuesday, April 22 and the Mariners (12-10) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (13-11).  —  Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Brayan Bello for Boston.
NBCSports.com:   Dodgers at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22
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Orioles at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 22
NBCSports.com:   Brewers at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 21
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Padres at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 21
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Blue Jays at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 21
NBCSports.com:   Yankees at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 21
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White Sox at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 21
Discussion: South Side Sox
Associated Press:
Padres' Luis Arraez to concussion IL after scary collision  —  DETROIT — Luis Arraez was placed on the seven-day concussion injured list by the San Diego Padres on Monday.  —  The three-time batting champion got hurt Sunday night in Houston when he collided with Astros second baseman Mauricio Dubon …
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Padres' Arraez out of hospital after scary collision at first base  —  HOUSTON — San Diego's Luis Arraez returned to the stadium postgame after he was taken to a hospital following a collision with Mauricio Dubón on a play at first base in the first inning of the Padres' 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday night.
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez to start when he returns from injured list  —  Luis Torrens has served as “a complete player” in the opening weeks of the Mets' season, manager Carlos Mendoza said, providing as-expected top-notch defense as well as better-than-expected hitting in the absence of Francisco Alvarez.
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Mets' Vientos misses Sunday's game with groin discomfort, but Alvarez, McNeil close to return
Discussion: New York Post and SNY
Tim Stebbins / MLB.com:
Guardians make ‘difficult decision’ to DFA McKenzie  —  CLEVELAND — The Guardians designated Triston McKenzie for assignment on Monday, a move that potentially spells the end of the right-hander's time with the organization.  —  Cleveland will now have seven days to either trade McKenzie …
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Cubs acquire Drew Pomeranz in a trade with the Mariners  —  CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz from the Seattle Mariners, putting another relief option in their minor league system.  —  Chicago traded cash to Seattle for the 36-year-old Pomeranz, who hasn't appeared in a big league game since 2021.
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Brewers call up Craig Yoho and he makes his major league debut  —  SAN FRANCISCO — When Craig Yoho left spring training having missed making Milwaukee's roster to start the year, manager Pat Murphy assured the right-hander he would be in the major leagues soon enough.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Athletics to call up 2024 No. 4 pick Nick Kurtz, sources say  —  The Athletics are calling up power-hitting first baseman Nick Kurtz after only 32 minor league games, sources told ESPN on Monday.  —  Kurtz, the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft, is expected to be activated Wednesday, a source said.
Associated Press:
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider strains hamstring, goes on 15-day injured list  —  ATLANTA — Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider strained his right hamstring on Monday while playing catch and was placed on the 15-day injured list.  —  Atlanta made the move retroactive to Friday …
 
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