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11:50 AM ET, June 2, 2025

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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Twins at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 2  —  Its Monday, June 2 and the Twins (31-27) are in {game.venue.city} to take on the Athletics (23-37).  Joe Ryan is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Luis Severino for Oakland.
Discussion: Deadspin
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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Padres at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2  —  It's Monday, June 2 and the Padres (33-24) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (33-26).  Stephen Kolek is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Logan Webb for San Francisco.
Discussion: Deadspin and Winnipeg Free Press
NBCSports.com:
Mets at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2  —  Its Monday, June 2 and the Mets (37-22) are in Los Angeles to open a series against the Dodgers (36-23).  —  Paul Blackburn is slated to take the mound for New York against Dustin May for Los Angeles.
Discussion: SNY
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Tigers at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 2  —  Its Monday, June 2 and the Tigers (39-21) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (18-41).  Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Jonathan Cannon for Chicago.
Discussion: Deadspin and Bless You Boys
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Exclusive: How ex-MLB player Eric Anthony learned his dad was Dodgers legend Willie Davis  —  LOS ANGELES — Eric Anthony was always curious, but never obsessed, to learn the family secret.  —  He grew up asking his mother about the identity of his biological father, but always received vague answers …
ESPN:
Rockies swept again, 3rd fastest to 50 losses in MLB history  —  Another series, another sweep as the Colorado Rockies continue to make history for all the wrong reasons.  —  The Rockies fell 5-3 to the New York Mets on Sunday to extend their losing streak to eight games.
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes leaves game against Nationals with elbow discomfort  —  Arizona Diamondbacks ace Corbin Burnes was lifted after just 70 pitches Sunday against the Washington Nationals with right elbow discomfort.  Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters after Arizona's 3-1 win that Burnes will have an MRI on Monday.
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Max Fried Has Become Yankees' Ace With Gerrit Cole Sidelined  —  LOS ANGELES—Despite Max Fried's loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the left-hander has more than helped the Yankees overcome the absence of staff ace Gerrit Cole, who is sideline for the season with an elbow injury.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Shane Bieber's second rehab start on Thursday brings hope for Guardians' rotation  —  CLEVELAND — Shane Bieber will make his second rehab start on Thursday with the possibility of the 2020 American League Cy Young winner rejoining the Cleveland Guardians rotation by late June or early July.
Associated Press:
McCutchen ties Clemente for third on Pirates' all-time homers list with 240  —  Andrew McCutchen tied Roberto Clemente for third place on the Pittsburgh Pirates' all-time home run list at 240 with a two-run shot off San Diego's Randy Vásquez in the third inning on Sunday.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
Associated Press:
Slugger Adolis García sits again as Rangers look for him to make ‘mechanical changes’ at the plate  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Slumping Rangers slugger Adolis García was held out of Texas' lineup for the third consecutive day Sunday, with president of baseball operations Chris Young saying …
Christopher Crawford / NBCSports.com:
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Jac Caglianone getting the call, Harry Ford heating up in Tacoma  —  A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025.  —  That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
 
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Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
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