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Cardinals at Rangers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30 — On Friday, May 30, the Cardinals (32-24) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-30). — Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Jack Leiter for Texas.
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Yankees at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30 — Its a World Series rematch starting tonight at Chavez Ravine. The New York Yankees (35-20) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (34-22). — Max Fried is slated to take the mound …
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Reds at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30 — The Reds (28-29) are in Chicago Friday to open a series against the Cubs (35-21). — Andrew Abbott is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Colin Rea for Chicago.
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Yankees have a busload of momentum heading into World Series rematch against Dodgers — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees will have a good head of steam as they bus 30 miles up the 5 Freeway for their World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Rockies at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30 — On Friday, May 30, the Rockies (9-47) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-22). Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against David Peterson for New York.
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Giants at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30
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Rays at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29
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Nationals at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29
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Athletics at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 29
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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.
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Ranking MLB top 50 prospects after 2 months: Roman Anthony remains No. 1 — With so many graduations, significant injuries and other changes among the top prospects in baseball since I ranked 100 of them back in January, I'm offering an earlier-than-usual update to those rankings with the top 50 prospects currently in the minors.
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MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut — Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month, marking the first time MLB will have a comprehensive partnership with a professional women's sports league.
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Los Angeles Dodgers acquire former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz in trade with Cincinnati Reds — LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired former All-Star reliever Alexis Díaz from the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday in a trade for minor league pitcher Mike Villani.
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Angels slugger Mike Trout is reportedly expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday — CLEVELAND — Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday before the Los Angeles Angels face the Cleveland Guardians, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.
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Bryce Harper to miss Game 1 of doubleheader against Braves, Game 2 status uncertain — PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves because of a right elbow injury.
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Nationals prospect Robert Hassell III hits 1st career home run — SEATTLE — Even after hitting his first career home run, Robert Hassell III didn't have much time to hang around the clubhouse and talk about it. — His girlfriend was waiting. — Eager to meet her at the team hotel …
