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Astros at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25 — It's Friday, April 25, and the Astros (13-11) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (12-14). Hayden Wesneski is slated to take the mound for Houston against Seth Lugo for Kansas City.
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Royals Review and The Crawfish Boxes
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Rangers at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
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NBC Sports Bay Area … and Lone Star Ball
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Brewers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
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Brew Crew Ball, Associated Press and Viva El Birdos
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Braves at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for April 25
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Arizona Sports, Battery Power and AZ Snake Pit
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Pirates at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
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Orange County Register
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Phillies at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
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Plain Dealer, cubsinsider.com, 97.5 The Fanatic and Associated Press
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Blue Jays at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
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Mets at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
ESPN:
Alvarez hits 2-run homer, Holmes combines with bullpen on Mets' 5th shutout, 2-0 win over Nationals — WASHINGTON — Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer in his second game after returning from a broken hand, and Clay Holmes combined with five relievers on the New York Mets' fifth shutout of the season …
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MLB.com, Newsday, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Federal Baseball and Amazin' Avenue
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James Wood's single scores CJ Abrams from first in 9th inning as Nationals beat Mets 5-4 — WASHINGTON — James Wood's RBI single with two out in the ninth inning scored CJ Abrams from first base and the Washington Nationals rallied to beat the Mets 5-4 on Friday night, ending New York's seven-game winning streak.
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Newsday, New York Post, NorthJersey.com, Faith and Fear in Flushing, Federal Baseball and New York Times
Associated Press:
Mets activate C Francisco Alvarez and 2B Jeff McNeil from injured list — WASHINGTON — The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil from the injured list Friday, and both were in the lineup to make their season debut in the opener of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.
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New York Post, Newsday and New York Daily News
Associated Press:
Minnesota Twins acquire infielder Kody Clemens from the Phillies — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins acquired infielder Kody Clemens from the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday. — Clemens, the 28-year-old son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday.
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Devin Williams loses his job as Yankees closer after just 10 games with New York — NEW YORK — Devin Williams lost his job as Yankees closer after stumbling repeatedly during his first 10 games with New York. — Manager Aaron Boone made the announcement before Sunday's doubleheader against Toronto …
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Newsday, New York Post, New York Daily News, New York Times and New Jersey Online
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘Speed plays’: Rays prospect Chandler Simpson may be the fastest man in baseball — PHOENIX − What if he never hits a home run his entire major league career? — What if he never drives in more than 50 runs in a season? — But....what if Chandler Simpson changes the complete baseball landscape …
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MLB Trade Rumors and Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
Arizona's Eugenio Suárez becomes 19th player in MLB history to hit 4 HRs in game — PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks slugger Eugenio Suárez has had an all-or-nothing type of season. — It's safe to say that his performance Saturday night falls squarely into the “all” category.
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Associated Press:
Party like it's 2009: Jarren Duran pulls off Boston's first straight steal of home in 16 years — CLEVELAND — Jarren Duran barely had time to catch his breath after tripling in the third inning. It didn't matter, he had already made up his mind to run again.
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Associated Press:
Brewers place Mitchell on IL, promote Cameron from Triple-A Nashville — ST. LOUIS — The Milwaukee Brewers placed center fielder Garrett Mitchell on the 10-day injured list Saturday. — After an MRI, Mitchell was diagnosed with a left oblique strain. — Mitchell started in right field Friday night.
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Brew Crew Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
Associated Press:
Former Cardinals, Reds GM Walt Jocketty dies at 74 — ST. LOUIS — Walt Jocketty, a three-time baseball executive of the year and former general manager for both the Cardinals and Reds, has died. He was 74. — Jocketty died Friday in the Phoenix area, former Cardinals manager Tony La Russa told …
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch, MLB Trade Rumors, MLB.com, New York Times, Yahoo Sports and baseballmusings.com
Ken Rosenthal / New York Times:
Cubs had offseason trade ready for Jesús Luzardo, but backed out due to medical concerns: Sources — CHICAGO — The red-hot pitcher the Chicago Cubs will face on Saturday is one they tried to acquire in December. — The Cubs had a trade in place with the Miami Marlins …
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NBC Sports Philadelphia, cubsinsider.com, Phillies Nation, Bleed Cubbie Blue and MLB Trade Rumors
Mike Digiovanna / Associated Press:
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin to return to action for first time since 2023 — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin will be activated off the injured list and is expected to make his first major league start in 20 months against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday.
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MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA
Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
How Bobby Witt Jr. achieved new career milestone against Colorado Rockies — Bobby Witt Jr. added another milestone to his career ledger on Thursday. — The superstar Royals shortstop ventured into uncharted territory in Game 2 of Kansas City's home doubleheader against the Colorado Rockies …
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Royals Review and baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Bob Costas wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award — NEW YORK — Bob Costas has won the fifth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest. — The longtime broadcaster was honored Thursday with an annual distinction that “recognizes a living individual whose career …
