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.

When will Roman Anthony, Jac Caglianone make MLB debuts?  —  THE CALLS GET louder by the day.  In Boston, where the Red Sox have stumbled to a 27-31 start, the caterwauling for the promotion of the best prospect in baseball, outfielder Roman Anthony, is pointed and shrill.

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 …

Astros' Ronel Blanco opts for season-ending elbow surgery  —  Houston Astros right-hander Ronel Blanco will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow next week and will miss the remainder of the 2025 season, manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.  —  The starter had sought a second opinion …

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.