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Cardinals at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Cardinals (19-19) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (17-21). Erick Fedde is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Mitchell Parker for Washington.
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Associated Press, Viva El Birdos, Federal Baseball and New Jersey Online
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Marlins at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Marlins (14-22) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (10-28). Max Meyer is slated to take the mound for Miami against Bryse Wilson for Chicago.
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Miami Herald, South Side Sox and Associated Press
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Brewers at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Brewers (19-19) are in Tampa to open a series against the Rays (16-21). — Jose Quintana is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Zack Littell for Tampa Bay.
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Sportsnet.ca, Brew Crew Ball and DRaysBay
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Reds at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Reds (19-20) are in Houston to take on the Astros (18-18). — Nick Martinez is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Hunter Brown for Houston.
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Redleg Nation, The Crawfish Boxes and Red Reporter
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Braves at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Braves (18-19) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (12-26). — Bryce Elder is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh.
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Padres at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 9 — Its Friday, May 9 and the Padres (23-13) are in Denver to open a series against the Rockies (6-31). — Randy Vásquez is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, Reuters, Purple Row and Gaslamp Ball
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Red Sox at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 9
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Dodgers at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 9
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True Blue LA and Arizona Republic
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Rangers at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 9
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Lone Star Ball
Associated Press:
Red Sox owner John Henry flies to Kansas City to meet with disgruntled slugger Rafael Devers — Rafael Devers made his feelings known on Thursday. On Friday, it was Boston Red Sox owner John Henry's turn to share his opinions with the disgruntled slugger.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
From Yankees closer to Mets ace, Clay Holmes experiment going ‘perfectly so far’ — All-Star Clay Holmes bet on himself, leaving the bullpen in the Bronx for a rotation spot in Queens. — PHOENIX — Clay Holmes was initially stunned, then numb and eventually, well, rather intrigued.
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MLB Trade Rumors and New York Post
Associated Press:
Jasson Dominguez becomes youngest Yankees player with a 3-homer game — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Ever since Jasson Dominguez made his debut in the majors as a prized 20-year-old prospect, the New York Yankees have been expecting big things. — Dominguez delivered in a big way on Friday night …
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Sportsnet.ca, New Jersey Online, Pinstripes Nation, Newsday, Yahoo Sports and New York Post
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
How Emmanuel Clase, struggling MLB closers can bounce back — The first month of the 2025 MLB season was a tough one for some of baseball's elite relievers. — On Opening Day, Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase blew a save in the bottom of the ninth inning when he allowed three hits …
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Pinstripe Alley and The Good Phight
Associated Press:
Angels setup man Ben Joyce is transferred to 60-day injured list because of inflamed shoulder — ANAHEIM, Calif. — What was originally thought to be a minor shoulder injury was serious enough for the Los Angeles Angels to transfer reliever Ben Joyce to the 60-day injured list on Friday.
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Orange County Register and MLB Trade Rumors
Pete Grathoff / Kansas City Star:
Don't let the Yacht Rock fool you: The Royals aren't content with winning streak — The usual soundtrack in the Royals' clubhouse following a victory includes a heavy dose of rap songs with lyrics that aren't rated PG-13. — But following the Royals' 10- win over the White Sox at Kauffman Stadium …
