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Nationals at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Nationals (26-30) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (27-29).

Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against Merrill Kelly for Arizona.

The Nationals closed out their series with the Mariners with a 9-3 win in ten innings last night in Seattle. Josh Bell went yard as part of Washington's seven-run tenth inning to help secure the series win.

Arizona was off yesterday following back-to-back losses to the Pirates including a 10-1 smack on Wednesday. Zac Gallen opened the floodgates allowing five earned runs over five innings for the home team.

Lets dive into the opener in this series and find a sweat or two.

We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: MASN2, ARID

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Odds for the Nationals at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+181), Diamondbacks (-219)
  • Spread:  Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. Merrill Kelly
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin (4-1, 3.42 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. San Francisco - 8IP, 0ER, 3H, 2BB, 7Ks
    • Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (5-2, 3.52 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at St. Louis - 6IP, 4ER, 6H, 1BB, 6Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Nationals at Diamondbacks

  • The Diamondbacks have won their last 3 against the Nationals with Merrill Kelly as the starting pitcher
  • With Merrill Kelly starting the Over was 5-2 (71%) in the Diamondbacks' home games last season
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 straight games when they've held a rest advantage
  • CJ Abrams is 2-24 (.083) in his last 6 games
  • Corbin Carroll is 5-39 (.128) in his last 9 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Nationals and the Diamondbacks

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Nationals and the Diamondbacks:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Rays at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Rays (29-27) are in Houston to take on the Astros (30-26).

Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Framber Valdez for Houston.

The series opened last night with the Rays ripping the Astros 13-3. Junior Caminero went 3-6 including a home run and a double and drove in a season-high six runs to lead the assault against seven Houston hurlers.

Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Rays at Astros

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Minute Maid Park
  • City: Houston, TX
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNSUN, SCHN

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Odds for the Rays at the Astros

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (+139), Astros (-165)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Astros

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Framber Valdez
    • Rays: Ryan Pepiot (3-5, 3.55 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/25 vs. Toronto - 7IP, 0ER, 3H, 1BB, 5Ks
    • Astros: Framber Valdez (4-4, 3.39 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Seattle - 6IP, 1ER, 4H, 4BB, 5Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rays at Astros

  • The Astros have won their last 4 games with Framber Valdez as the starting pitcher
  • The Astros' last 3 home games with Framber Valdez as their starting pitcher have gone under the Total
  • The Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.33 units
  • Rookie Cam Smith is riding a 7-game hitting streak (11-27)
  • Jose Altuve has hits in 6 of his last 7 games (13-28)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rays and the Astros

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Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.

Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Rays and the Astros:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Rockies at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Rockies (9-47) are in Queens to take on the Mets (34-22).

Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against David Peterson for New York.

These clubs were each off yesterday. The Rockies come to the Big Apple having lost five in a row. Their most recent loss was 2-1 to the Cubs on Wednesday. Recently acquired Orlando Arcia collected a couple hits in the loss. The Mets have won four of their last five but did get waxed Wednesday by the White Sox, 9-4. Juan Soto went without a hit for the fourth straight game in the loss.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Mets

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, SNY

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Odds for the Rockies at the Mets

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+286), Mets (-362)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. David Peterson
    • Rockies: Kyle Freeland (0-7, 5.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Yankees - 4.2IP, 4ER, 9H, 3BB, 3Ks
    • Mets: David Peterson (3-2, 2.79 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Dodgers - 7.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 2BB, 7Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Rockies at Mets

  • The Mets are showing a 124% return on investment at home on the Money Line
  • Each of the last 3 games between the Mets and the Rockies have stayed under the Total
  • The Rockies have covered in 4 of their last 5 on the road, profiting 4.30 units
  • Juan Soto is 2-27 (.074) over his last 7 games
  • Brett Baty is 9-25 (.360) over his last 7 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rockies and the Mets

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Rockies and the Mets:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 8.0.

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White Sox at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the White Sox (18-38) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (19-36).

Sean Burke is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Zach Eflin for Baltimore.

Chicago arrives in Charm City having lost two of three to the Mets at Citi Field. Their win was Wednesday, 9-4. Andrew Benintendi went 3-5 and drove in four runs in the win for the ChiSox.

Baltimore enters the series having lost two of their last three as well. They lost in their last outing, 6-4, despite three hits from Jackson Holliday.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Orioles

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 7:05PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, MASN

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Odds for the White Sox at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+187), Orioles (-227)
  • Spread:  Orioles -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Sean Burke vs. Zach Eflin
    • White Sox: Sean Burke (3-5, 4.33 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/23 vs. Texas - 6IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 6Ks
    • Orioles: Zach Eflin (3-2, 5.40 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Boston - 5IP, 4ER, 5H, 2BB, 1K

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Orioles

  • The Orioles have won 4 of their last 5 series at Camden Yards against the White Sox
  • The Orioles' last 5 home games against the White Sox have gone over the Total
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.52 units
  • Miguel Vargas has hit safely in 5 straight games (8-22)
  • Jackson Holliday has hit safely in 3 straight (6-14) and 13 of his last 14 games (21-62)

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the White Sox and the Orioles

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the White Sox and the Orioles:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the Baltimore Orioles on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Mets vs. Rockies: How to watch on SNY on May 30, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series with the Rockieson Friday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...

Mets Notes

  • Brett Batyis slashing .281/.328/.561 with five homers in 19 games since being called up from Triple-A Syracuse
  • Edwin Diazhas allowed just one earned run since his appearance on April 11 -- a span of 16.2 innings over 16 games
  • David Peterson was phenomenal during his last start, holding the Dodgers to two runs on five hits while walking two and striking out seven over 7.2 innings
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How can I stream the game?

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In order to stream games in SNY’s regional territory, you will need to have SNY as part of your TV package (cable or streaming), or you can now purchase an in-market SNY subscription package. Both ways will allow fans to watch the Mets on their computer, tablet or mobile phone. 

How can I watch the game on my computer via MLB? 

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MLB App access is included for FREE with SNY. To access SNY on your favorite supported Apple or Android mobile device, please follow the steps below.  

  • Open “MLB” and tap on “Subscriber Login” for Apple Devices or “Sign in with MLB.com” for Android Devices. 
  • Type in your MLB.com credentials and tap “Log In.”  
  • To access live or on-demand content, tap on the "Watch" tab from the bottom navigation bar. Select the "Games" sub-tab to see a listing of available games. You can scroll to previous dates using the left and right arrows. Tap on a game to select from the game feeds available.  

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Brewers at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

Its Friday, May 30 and the Brewers (29-28) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (36-20).

DL Hall is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Taijuan Walker for Philadelphia.

The Phillies sit atop the National League East by two games following a split of yesterday's doubleheader against the Braves. Nick Castellanos went 4-4 in the opener to propel the Phils to a 5-4 win. Chris Sale slowed down the Philadelphia attack in the nightcap as the Braves rolled to a 9-3 win to finish the series.

The Brewers arrive in the City of Brotherly Love having won four in a row overall following a three-game sweep of the Red Sox in Milwaukee. Sal Frelick went 4-5 in the series finale, a 6-5 win Wednesday in ten innings.

Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Brewers at Phillies

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNWI, NBCSP, MLBN

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Odds for the Brewers at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Brewers (+123), Phillies (-146)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Brewers at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: DL Hall vs. Taijuan Walker
    • Brewers: DL Hall (1-0, 3.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/26 vs. Boston - 2.1IP, 1ER, 2H, 2BB, 1K
    • Phillies: Taijuan Walker (2-3, 2.98 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/21 at Colorado - 5IP, 3ER, 6H, 2BB, 2Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Brewers at Phillies

  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 games at home against National League teams
  • This season Taijuan Walker has an ERA of 2.99
  • The Brewers have failed to cover the Run Line in 7 of their last 9 games with a rest advantage over their opponents
  • Alec Bohm is riding a 10-game hitting streak (14-43)
  • Trea Turner is 4-19 (.211) over his last 5 games

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Brewers and the Phillies

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Brewers and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Philadelphia Phillies -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the under on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Yankees at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30

Its a World Series rematch starting tonight at Chavez Ravine. The New York Yankees (35-20) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (34-22).

Max Fried is slated to take the mound for New York against Tony Gonsolin for Los Angeles.

The Yankees will be looking for some measure of revenge following their loss to the Dodgers in last season's Fall Classic. New York takes the field playing arguably their best baseball of the season having won nine of their last ten to take a commanding 6.5 game lead in the American League East. The Dodgers have been less dominant of late having split their last ten games. They still, however, lead the National League West by two games.

Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Dodgers

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 10:10PM EST
  • Site: Dodger Stadium
  • City: Los Angeles, CA
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Yankees at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-130), Dodgers (+110)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5 (+124)
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Dodgers

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Max Fried vs. Tony Gonsolin
    • Yankees: Max Fried (7-0, 1.29 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Colorado - 7.1IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 7Ks
    • Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (2-1, 4.68 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Mets - 5IP, 4ER, 7H, 3BB, 4Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Yankees at Dodgers

  • The Yankees have won 4 of their last 5 games against NL West teams
  • With Tony Gonsolin as starting pitcher 7 of the Dodgers' last 9 home games have gone over the Total
  • Max Fried has struck out 34 opposing batters in 32.1 innings pitched in May
  • Aaron Judge saw his 5-game hitting streak (7-18) snapped in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the Angels
  • Anthony Volpe has hit in 5 straight games (7-20) to push his average for the season to .246

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Yankees and the Dodgers

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Yankees and the Dodgers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Dodgers at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Cardinals at Rangers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30

On Friday, May 30, the Cardinals (32-24) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-30).

Matthew Liberatore is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Jack Leiter for Texas.

With a 2-0 loss on Wednesday against the Blue Jays, the Rangers have now lost three straight series (Yankees, White Sox, Blue Jays). Tyler Mahle was phenomenal for the Blue Jays. He didn't give up a run in 6.0 innings and struck out five batters. It was the second time in a week that the Rangers were shut out.

The Cardinals wrapped up a series win over the Orioles with back-to-back wins. Masyn Winn went 4-5 including a pair of doubles to pace the attack in Wednesday's 6-4 win in Baltimore.

Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Rangers

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, CW33

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (-130), Rangers (+110)
  • Spread: Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 9 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Matthew Liberatore vs. Jack Leiter
    • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (3-3, 2.73 ERA)
      Last outing (Arizona Diamondbacks, 5/24): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter (3-2, 4.17 ERA)
      Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/24): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 5 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Cardinals at Rangers

  • The Rangers have lost 8 of their last 10 games
  • The Under has cashed in the Rangers' last 3 games
  • The Cardinals have won 6 of their last 10 games

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Cardinals and the Rangers:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.

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Prep talk: As MLB tries to increase Black players, St. John Bosco has positive news

Major League Baseball has been trying for years to increase the number of Black players participating in the sport, creating such programs as the Compton Youth Academy and the DREAM Series. There were 59 Black players on opening day MLB rosters, a slight increase from the previous year but far from the numbers in the 1980s.

St. John Bosco's baseball team, which plays for a Southern Section Division 1 championship on Friday against Santa Margarita at Cal State Fullerton, offers hope for the future with five Black players in the starting lineup.

"Definitely something to be proud of," center fielder Miles Clark said.

The sports of football and basketball have been taking away Black athletes, but St. John Bosco's group of Clark, his twin brother James, Noah Everly, Jaden Jackson and Macade Maxwell have embraced baseball and put themselves in position to pursue college baseball and beyond.

Each player offers speed and athleticism. Maxwell had an RBI single in the semifinals against Seth Hernandez of Corona. James Clark and Everly lead the team in hitting at .394 and .347, respectively. St. John Bosco won its first Trinity League title since 2017 and is 24-5. …

Santa Margarita is much improved after getting players back from injuries, so ignore the fact it has 12 losses. Carter Enoch came back to add hitting to the Eagles' lineup and Brennan Bauer has been the winning pitcher in all four playoff games. Seventeen seniors are graduating at 10 a.m. at the Honda Center.

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Posey sends two-word message to Giants fans about Adames' struggles

Posey sends two-word message to Giants fans about Adames' struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

“Be patient.”

That was Buster Posey’s message to fans when asked about Willy Adames’ early-season struggles in his first season with the Giants on KNBR’s “Murph and Markus.”

Adames signed a seven-year, $182 million contract with San Francisco this offseason and has batted just .208 in 56 games this season.

“It’s not uncommon when superstar players sign a big deal and struggle out the gate,” Posey said Thursday.

What also hasn’t helped the cause is that Adames’ defense has struggled this season, too.

Adames currently has a .961 fielding percentage, which is fifth-worst among 30 qualified shortstops this season.

“I’ve gone through it as a player when you struggle,” Posey said. “It’s rough. I mean, I didn’t, you don’t sleep well, it’s on your mind all the time.”

Still, just over a third of the way through the season, Posey isn’t wavering in his belief in the 29-year-old and says that through it all, Adames has shown a positive attitude and been a mentor to the younger players.

“For this guy to show up and be the same each and every day, it’s pretty remarkable,” Posey said. “He’s truly a leader, and I’ve got belief that offensively he’s going to find his groove here. He’s always been a bit of a streaky hitter, so hoping that hot stretch is right around the corner.”

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Birdsong, Harrison impress Posey; Hicks ‘disappointed' by bullpen move

Birdsong, Harrison impress Posey; Hicks ‘disappointed' by bullpen move originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

This season’s Giants pitching rotation has been a bit of a carousel with players shifting from bullpen to starter and vice versa.

Buster Posey, president of baseball operations, spoke with KNBR 680 on Thursday regarding the staff changes and said that through the process, he has enjoyed seeing young players such as Hayden Birdsong and Kyle Harrison find their way as the season has gone on.

“I don’t think that it’s anything earth-shattering, but I do think the health of an organization is largely dependent on your young pitching and to have those guys, 23 years old, pitching with the confidence and stuff that they have is exciting,” said Posey.

Birdsong has found himself in the starting rotation as of late and boasts a more than respectable 2.48 ERA on the year, while Harrison, who just made his first start of the season on May 24 has also really impressed Posey.

“He looks like a different guy to me than what we saw this spring,” Posey said when speaking on Harrison’s conviction in his stuff.

While that pair has nestled themselves into the starting rotation, Jordan Hicks once again has shifted to the bullpen.

It’s a move Posey says Hicks wasn’t thrilled about, but one he says the 28-year-old has been a true pro throughout. 

“He was disappointed,” Posey said. “He’s been very clear that he wants to be a starter, but again, I think between myself, Zach [Minasian], Bob [Melvin] felt like we were putting the team in the best position to have him pitch out of the pen right now.”

Hicks posted a 6.55 ERA as a starter for the club this season but has only given up one run in three appearances out of the bullpen since making the move last week.

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Reds at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30

The Reds (28-29) are in Chicago Friday to open a series against the Cubs (35-21).

Andrew Abbott is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Colin Rea for Chicago.

Thursday was an off day for each of these clubs. The Cubs are coming off a three-game sweep of the Rockies. Pete Crow-Armstrong homered and Matthew Boyd allowed a single, unearned run over six innings to earn his fifth win of the season in Wednesday's 2-1 win.

The Reds took two of three from the Royals to begin the week. They did lose Wednesday, though, 3-2. Tyler Stephenson and Spencer Steer each picked up three hits in the loss.

Lets dive into the series opener and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Reds at Cubs

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025
  • Time: 2:20PM EST
  • Site: Wrigley Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNOH, MARQ, MLBN

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Odds for the Reds at the Cubs

The latest odds as of Thursday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (+144), Cubs (-172)
  • Spread:  Cubs -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Cubs

  • Pitching matchup for May 30, 2025: Andrew Abbott vs. Colin Rea
    • Reds: Andrew Abbott (4-0, 1.77 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 vs. Cubs - 5.2IP, 1ER, 6H, 2BB, 2Ks
    • Cubs: Colin Rea (3-1, 3.28 ERA)
      Last outing: 5/24 at Cincinnati - 5IP, 6ER, 7H, 3BB, 8Ks

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  • The Cubs have won 4 of their last 5 home games against National League teams
  • Each of the last 3 games between the Cubs and the Reds have gone over the Total
  • Kyle Tucker saw his 7-game hitting streak (13-28) snapped Wednesday
  • Elly De La Cruz is riding a 6-game hitting streak (9-25)

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Chicago Cubs on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Jazz Chisholm Jr. will play third base if Yankees need him: 'I'm a team guy'

With Jazz Chisholm Jr. set to return from his oblique injury soon, the question of which position the young slugger will play has come up. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told the media that they want Chisholm Jr. to give the team flexibility and the infielder started at third base on Thursday night in his first rehab start with Double-A Somerset.

Chisholm Jr. began the 2025 season exclusively as the team's second baseman with the departure of Gleyber Torres but the Yankees didn't anticipate the injuries that would happen. Aside from Chisholm being sidelined for a month, Oswaldo Cabrera, the team's starting third baseman out of spring training, will miss the rest of the season with an ankle injury.

That has left Boone and the organization with some decisions to make and it seems like Chisholm Jr. will be asked to move back to the hot corner.

"[Boone] told me he wanted me at third base. He really wanted me at third base. I'm a team guy. I'm here to win a ring. I'm not here to fight over positions," Chisholm said about playing third base after his rehab game. "We've got some of the best players in the world on our team...I'm just here to help us win."

Prior to the 2024 season, Chisholm Jr. had played third base in a professional game, whether in the majors in minors. When the Yankees acquired him at the trade deadline last year, Torres was not receptive to moving, so Chisholm Jr. was asked and accepted the move to third base. He played 45 regular season games at third base for the Yankees and the entire postseason run in 2024.

“I always wanted to play third. That’s why I liked playing third last year," Chisholm said. "I grew up as an A-Rod fan, wore 13, 3 all the time as a kid... I always thought it was a fun position to try and play. All reaction."

Before being sidelined, Chisholm Jr. was struggling at the plate. He was hitting just .181 but had seven home runs in 30 games. He also had three errors playing second base in 29 games this season -- he had seven playing third in 45 games a year ago. Perhaps this time away can reset his bat when he returns. He had two hits and reached base three times in his game on Thursday.

Chisholm Jr. said he thinks he'll only need one or two more rehab games before he feels ready to be activated. Once he does, the Yankees will need to make room for him. If Chisholm Jr. becomes the everyday third baseman, that leaves second base to DJ LeMahieu and either Oswald Peraza or Jorbit Vivas.

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Angels slugger Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday, AP source says

CLEVELAND (AP) Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday before the Los Angeles Angels face the Cleveland Guardians, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced.

The Angels have an open roster spot after Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Trout hasn’t played since April 30, when he left the game against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning with soreness in his left knee eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise. The three-time American League MVP had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus.

The 33-year-old Trout has missed 26 straight games after playing in the Angels' first 29 this season. The Halos (25-30) are beginning a six-game trip and have dropped five straight.

Trout was hitting .179 with nine home runs, 18 RBIs and a .727 OPS before being placed on the injured list. He did some base running and faced a minor league pitcher during the Angels' recent series at home against the New York Yankees.

Trout has missed 404 of the Angels’ 664 games - almost 61% - since May 17, 2021, when he tore his calf muscle and was sidelined for the rest of that season. This is the fifth straight year the slugger has had a stint of at least 25 games on the IL.

He missed five weeks of the 2022 season with a back injury, and all but one game after July 3 in 2023 after he broke a bone in his hand on a foul ball. Trout played in 29 games last season before the meniscus injury.

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Report: Angels slugger Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday

CLEVELAND — Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday before the Los Angeles Angels face the Cleveland Guardians, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press.

The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the move has not been announced.

The Angels have an open roster spot after Matthew Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.

Trout hasn’t played since April 30, when he left the game against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning with soreness in his left knee eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise. The three-time American League MVP had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus.

The 33-year-old Trout has missed 26 straight games after playing in the Angels' first 29 this season. The Halos (25-30) are beginning a six-game trip and have dropped five straight.

Trout was hitting .179 with nine home runs, 18 RBIs and a .727 OPS before being placed on the injured list. He did some base running and faced a minor league pitcher during the Angels' recent series at home against the New York Yankees.

Trout has missed 404 of the Angels’ 664 games - almost 61% - since May 17, 2021, when he tore his calf muscle and was sidelined for the rest of that season. This is the fifth straight year the slugger has had a stint of at least 25 games on the IL.

He missed five weeks of the 2022 season with a back injury, and all but one game after July 3 in 2023 after he broke a bone in his hand on a foul ball. Trout played in 29 games last season before the meniscus injury.