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Reds at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8 — Its Thursday, May 8 and the Reds (19-19) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (17-19). Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Spencer Schwellenbach for Atlanta.
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Blue Jays at Angels prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8 — Its Thursday, May 8 and the Blue Jays (16-20) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (15-20). Chris Bassitt is slated to take the mound for Toronto against José Soriano for Los Angeles.
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Tigers at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8 — It's Thursday, May 8, and the Tigers (23-13) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (6-29). Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.
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Tigers at Rockies Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for May 8 — It's Thursday, May 8, and the Tigers (23-13) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (6-29). Tanner Gordon is slated to take the mound for Colorado, while Detroit has not named a starter.
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Phillies at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 8 — It's Thursday, May 8 and the Phillies (21-15) are in Tampa to take on the Rays (16-20). Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Ryan Pepiot for Tampa Bay.
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Orioles at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 8 — Its Thursday, May 8 and the Orioles (13-21) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (16-20). — Dean Kremer is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Joe Ryan for Minnesota.
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White Sox at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8
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Rangers at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 8
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Tigers at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 7
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Phillies at Rays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 7
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White Sox at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 7
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Orioles at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 7
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Reds at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 7
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Rangers at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 7
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Padres at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 7
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Rangers recall Ezequiel Duran after Kevin Pillar is put on 10-day injured list — ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers recalled utilityman Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar. — Pillar was placed on the 10-day injured list …
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Reds right-hander Hunter Greene leaves game against Braves after only 3 innings with groin injury — Cincinnati right-hander Hunter Greene left Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Braves after only three innings due to a right groin injury. Greene struck out six batters and allowed …
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Pirates fire manager Derek Shelton amid seven-game slide — The Pirates have fired manager Derek Shelton following a rocky opening month to the season that saw Pittsburgh quickly slip into last place in the National League Central. — General manager Ben Cherington made the announcement Thursday.
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Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Cubs may need to make a change, Jhoan Duran doubles save total with busy week — In this week's Closer Report, Ryan Pressly's time as Cubs' closer may be nearing it's end. Jhoan Duran puts together his best week with three of his five saves.
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Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Alonso's Turbulent Offseason Makes Way for Hot Start — PHOENIX - Pete Alonso hasn't talked much about how his home was extensively damaged by flood waters when Hurricane Helene hit his hometown of Tampa, Fla., last September. — It happened as Alonso and the New York Mets were in Milwaukee about to play the Brewers.
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After losing no-hit bid in 7th inning, Padres pitcher Dylan Cease exits with apparent injury — Moments after losing a no-hit bid in the seventh inning, San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease left his start against the New York Yankees with an apparent injury.
