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Brewers at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2  —  It's Monday, June 2, and the Brewers (32-28) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (29-31).  Aaron Civale is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Brady Singer for Cincinnati.
Discussion: Red Reporter and Brew Crew Ball
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Rockies at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2  —  It's Monday, June 2, and the Rockies (9-50) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (23-34).  Germán Márquez is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Max Meyer for Miami.
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Angels at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 2  —  It's Monday, June 2, and the Angels (26-32) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (29-32).  Tyler Anderson is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Richard Fitts for Boston.
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
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Padres at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
Discussion: Deadspin
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Mets at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
Discussion: SNY
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Tigers at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 2
Discussion: Deadspin and Bless You Boys
Associated Press:
How a World Series ring inspired Ryan Yarbrough's win for the Yankees over the Dodgers  —  LOS ANGELES — Ryan Yarbrough picked up a dazzling World Series ring from his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers last season.  Then he went out and beat them.  —  The New York Yankees starter pitched …
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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.
Associated Press:
Royals call up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their offense  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have called up top prospect Jac Caglianone in the hopes of jump-starting their languishing offense, and the slugging first baseman and outfielder is expected to make his major league debut in St. Louis.
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Odds by Houston Astros look vulnerable in the AL West.  Is anyone ready to dethrone them?  —  Slowly but surely, the stars of Houston's 2017 World Series-winning team have scattered about in the years since.  —  George Springer is in Toronto now, Alex Bregman in Boston and Carlos Correa in Minnesota.
Discussion: Winnipeg Free Press
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Mariners' Cal Raleigh leads MLB in homers and is on pace to set a season record for catchers  —  SEATTLE — Just before Big Dumper put a thump into a soaring flyball, a smattering of “MVP!  MVP!” chants broke out from behind home plate.  —  Given the way Cal Raleigh's season has started …
Associated Press:
Yankees' Jasson Domínguez jams thumb and Luke Weaver tweaks hamstring  —  LOS ANGELES — Yankees outfielder Jasson Domínguez jammed his left thumb on a stolen base and was removed from a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.  —  New York closer Luke Weaver wasn't able to pitch at all because of a sore hamstring.
Dennis Lin / New York Times:
Padres have interest in Red Sox's Jarren Duran, but June could amplify multiple needs  —  SAN DIEGO — The month of June should not determine the ultimate trajectory of the San Diego Padres.  There will be 78 games left when it is over — a relative eternity for one of April's hottest teams …
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.
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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