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Rays at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29 — Its Thursday, May 29 and the Rays (28-27) are in Houston to take on the Astros (30-25). — Shane Baz is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Ryan Gusto for Houston.
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Nationals at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29 — Its Thursday, May 29 and the Nationals (25-30) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (30-24). — MacKenzie Gore is slated to take the mound for Washington against Emerson Hancock for Seattle.
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Athletics at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29 — Its Thursday, May 29 and the Athletics (23-33) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (27-28). — Jacob Lopez is slated to take the mound for Oakland against José Berríos for Toronto.
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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.
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Yankees at Angels prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28 — Its Wednesday, May 28 and the Yankees (34-20) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (25-29). Clarke Schmidt is slated to take the mound for New York against Yusei Kikuchi for Los Angeles.
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Blue Jays at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
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Nationals at Mariners prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28
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Rockies at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
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White Sox at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28
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Reds at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28
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Cardinals at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
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Braves at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 28
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Sportico:
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 …
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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 …
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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.
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Associated Press:
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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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