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10:55 PM ET, May 5, 2025

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Guardians at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, and trends for May 6 - Game 2  —  Game 2 of Washington's series against Cleveland is Tuesday night in our nation's capital.  It is the second game of a Tuesday doubleheader following Monday's rainout.
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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.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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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.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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White Sox at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5  —  Its Monday, May 5 and the White Sox (10-24) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (19-16).  Shane Smith is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Cole Ragans for Kansas City.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Mariners at Athletics prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5  —  It's Monday, May 5 and the Mariners (20-13) take on the Athletics (19-16).  Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Luis Severino for Oakland.
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Mets at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5  —  It's Monday, May 5, and the Mets (22-13) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (18-16).  Griffin Canning is slated to take the mound for New York against Ryne Nelson for Arizona.
Discussion: SNY, New York Post and Amazin' Avenue
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Astros at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5  —  Its Monday, May 5 and the Astros (17-16) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (17-18).  Ronel Blanco is slated to take the mound for Houston against Tobias Myers for Milwaukee.
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
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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.
Discussion: Covering the Corner
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Reds at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5
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Padres at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 5
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Dodgers at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 5
Discussion: True Blue LA
D.J. Short / NBCSports.com:
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 …
Discussion: MLB.com
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 …
Discussion: New Jersey Online
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.
Discussion: Twin Cities and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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