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.

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 …

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.

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.

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.

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.