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Dodgers at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5 — Its Monday, May 5 and the Dodgers (23-11) are South Beach to open a series against the Marlins (13-20). — Ben Casparius is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Sandy Alcantara for Miami.
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Pirates at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5 — It is Monday, May 5, and the Pirates (12-23) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (16-19). Carmen Mlodzinski is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Miles Mikolas for St. Louis.
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Giants at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5 — Its Monday, May 5 and the Giants (22-13) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (21-14). Landen Roupp is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Matthew Boyd for Chicago.
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Padres at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5 — Its Monday, May 5 and the Padres (22-11) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (19-15). — Nick Pivetta is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Carlos Rodón for New York.
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Guardians at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5 — Its Monday, May 5 and the Guardians (20-14) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (16-19). — Luis L. Ortiz is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Jake Irvin for Washington.
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White Sox at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5
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Mariners at Athletics prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5
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Athletics Nation and Lookout Landing
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Mets at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5
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MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers back on top, Tigers continue their climb — Featured in this week's MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers reclaim the top spot, Riley Greene makes history, PCA drives a Brewers fan into madness, the Royals find their power stroke against the Orioles …
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Associated Press:
Twins activate Royce Lewis for season debut, and also bring back Willi Castro from injured list — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have returned third baseman Royce Lewis from his rehab assignment, clearing the way for his season debut after he strained his left hamstring in spring training.
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Royals set club record with seven home runs vs. Orioles — BALTIMORE — Taking a break from their usual small-ball style, the Kansas City Royals flexed their muscles during an unprecedented display of power. — The Royals smashed a franchise-record seven home runs Sunday in an 11-6 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.
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Top fantasy baseball prospects: Jordan Lawlar sizzling hot, Jacob Misiorowski impresses again — 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.
Associated Press:
Austin Riley and Braves receive morale boost from long-awaited 1st win of season against powerful Dodgers — ATLANTA — Austin Riley knows one win by Atlanta in six games against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn't give the Braves a claim to challenge the team with baseball's best record.
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Texas Rangers fire offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after extended struggles — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers have fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker after the team's extended struggles scoring runs. — The decision was announced after the Rangers won 8-1 on Sunday …
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Associated Press:
Odds by Can Aaron Judge hit .400? Peak Barry Bonds couldn't, and that shows how daunting the math is — Ted Williams is the last American Leaguer to hit .400, and there actually are plenty of similarities between him and Aaron Judge. — The one major difference is in the strikeout column …
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