Braves at Phillies - Game 2 Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for May 29  —  Its Thursday, May 29 and the Braves (25-28) are in Philadelphia for a doubleheader against the Phillies (35-19).  —  Chris Sale is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Zack Wheeler for Philadelphia.

MLB Invests ‘Eight Figures’ in Athletes Unlimited Softball League  —  Major League Baseball has made a strategic investment in the AUSL (Athletes Unlimited Softball League), which begins its inaugural season next week.  —  Financial details of the investment were not disclosed …

Robert Stephenson finally pitches for Angels; Tim Anderson DFA'd  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Sixteen months after signing a $33 million, three-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, reliever Robert Stephenson has finally thrown a pitch for his new team.  —  Stephenson missed last season …

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Giants make a change as Camilo Doval assumes closer role  —  In this week's Closer Report, Camilo Doval has officially been named the Giants' closer as he supplants Ryan Walker.  Daniel Palencia is taking advantage of his opportunity in Chicago.

Corey Seager is reinstated by Texas Rangers after shortstop's second IL stint this season  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-time World Series MVP shortstop Corey Seager was reinstated by the Texas Rangers on Wednesday after his second stint on the injured list this season because of a right hamstring strain.

Familiar suitor expected to show interest in Jrue Holiday trade with Celtics  —  The Celtics are poised to make significant changes to their roster this offseason after Jayson Tatum's Achilles tear amid a looming second apron financial crunch.  One valuable veteran Boston is expected …

Ben Casparius embraces the chaos of his integral role in the Dodgers' bullpen  —  The Los Angeles Dodgers are the defending World Series champions and current odds-on favorites to hoist the trophy again in 2025.  They added two of the most high-profile pitching free agents this offseason when they signed Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki.

Astros' Ronel Blanco is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery  —  HOUSTON — Houston right-hander Ronel Blanco will have season-ending Tommy John surgery.  —  The team made the announcement after Blanco received a second opinion.  He was placed on the injured list with inflammation …

Christian Yelich's walk-off grand slam could be a sign that his slow start is coming to an end  —  MILWAUKEE — Christian Yelich is starting to find his groove this season.  —  Yelich hit the first walk-off grand slam of his career, going deep in the 10th inning to lift the Milwaukee Brewers to a 5-1 win over the Boston Red Sox.