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Cardinals at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 12 — Its Monday, May 12 and the Cardinals (22-19) bring their eight-game winning streak to Philadelphia as they open a series against the Phillies (24-16).
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Viva El Birdos
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Marlins at Cubs prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 12 — Its Monday, May 12 and the Marlins (15-24) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (23-18). — Cal Quantrill is slated to take the mound for Miami against Colin Rea for Chicago.
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Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Yankees at Mariners prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 12 — Its Monday, May 12 and the AL East-leading Yankees (23-17) are in Seattle to take on the AL West-leading Mariners (22-17). — Clarke Schmidt is slated to take the mound for New York against Emerson Hancock for Seattle.
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Pirates at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 12 — Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates (14-27) are in Queens to take on the Mets (26-15) as the two sides open a three-game series. Last year's Rookie of the Year in the National League will be opposed by David Peterson.
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Brewers at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 12 — It's Monday, May 12 and the Brewers (20-21) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (23-17). Freddy Peralta is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Ben Lively for Cleveland.
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Nationals at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 12 — It's Monday, May 12, and the Nationals (17-24) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (19-21). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Grant Holmes for Atlanta.
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Battery Power and Amazin' Avenue
Associated Press:
Colorado Rockies fire manager Bud Black a day after losing 21-0 to San Diego — DENVER — The Colorado Rockies have fired Bud Black, the winningest manager in franchise history, after a 7-33 start that's one of the worst in Major League Baseball history. — Colorado promoted third base …
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Odds by The White Sox lost 121 games last season. This year's Rockies have been worse so far — It took 62 years for a team to surpass the modern record of 120 losses. — The new mark of 121 might fall a little quicker. — When Colorado routed San Diego 9-3 — a “that's baseball” …
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Denver Sports
Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies' GM Bill Schmidt backs Bud Black, says team ‘capable of doing better’
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CBSSports.com, ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, Denver Sports, Yahoo Sports, New York Post, MLB.com and Associated Press
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Bud Black let go by Rockies in ninth season as manager
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Denver Post, New York Post, Purple Row and baseballmusings.com
Associated Press:
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman has a setback in his rehab from a left knee injury — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman had a setback as he tries to return from a left knee injury that has sidelined him for the last month. — Manager Aaron Boone said Stroman still had …
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Rangers' Josh Jung hits home run for mom while facing brother Jace on Mother's Day — DETROIT — Josh Jung delivered a special Mother's Day gift to his mom, Mary. — The Texas Rangers third baseman hit a two-out, two-run homer in the fifth inning of his team's 6-1 win at Detroit on Sunday.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Sources: Diamondbacks to promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar — The Diamondbacks are set to recall Jordan Lawlar from Triple-A Reno, creating room after the top prospect essentially forced his way to the big leagues with a scorching start to the season, sources said Sunday evening, May 11.
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AZ Snake Pit, Arizona Sports and MLB Trade Rumors
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Playing like MVP, Mets' Pete Alonso locked in at the ‘right place at the right time’ — Alonso's free agent journey brought him back to Queens. He's proving his worth all over again. — PHOENIX — So, how do you like me now? — All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso had every reason …
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New Jersey Online, MLB Trade Rumors and True Blue LA
