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9:15 AM ET, April 28, 2025

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Yankees at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 28  —  Its Monday, April 28 and the Yankees (17-11) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (10-17).  —  Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Tomoyuki Sugano for Baltimore.
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Mets at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 28  —  Its Monday, April 28 and the Mets (19-9) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (13-15).  —  Griffin Canning is slated to take the mound for New York against Trevor Williams for Washington.
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Astros at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
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Pirates at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
NBCSports.com:   Blue Jays at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
NBCSports.com:   Mets at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
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Orioles at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
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Rangers at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 25
NBCSports.com:   Red Sox at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 25
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Brewers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 25
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Braves at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, 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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Associated Press:
Cleveland fan ejected for heckling Red Sox star Jarren Duran, who revealed suicide attempt  —  CLEVELAND — Jarren Duran has found plenty of support from his Boston Red Sox teammates and others outside baseball since he revealed in a Netflix documentary that he attempted suicide three years ago.
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 …
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.
Christopher Crawford / NBCSports.com:
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Roman Anthony, Moises Ballesteros continue to impress in minors  —  A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025.  —  That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.
Associated Press:
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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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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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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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.
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.
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 …
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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