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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.
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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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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.
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Padres at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
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Brewers at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
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Mets at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 2
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Tigers at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 2
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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.
D.J. Short / NBCSports.com:
MLB Power Rankings: Tigers climb back to No. 1 behind Tarik Skubal, Phillies stumble to start June — Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers are apparently doing a spin-off of “Final Destination,” Ryan Yarbrough is the Yankees' savior, Cal Raleigh can't stop hitting home runs …
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Associated Press:
David Ortiz says leave Red Sox DH Rafael Devers alone on decision to play 1B — NEWTON, Mass. — The Boston Red Sox should just leave designated hitter Rafael Devers alone and let him decide if he wants to start playing first base, Hall of Famer David Ortiz told The Associated Press.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Parker Meadows returns to Detroit Tigers from injured list after missing first 60 games — CHICAGO — Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows is ready to play his first game of the 2025 season after missing the first 60 games. — The 25-year-old has been injured since Feb. 22 in spring training …
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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 …
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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.
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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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Associated Press:
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.
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Associated Press:
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 …
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