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March 31, 2025

Rangers at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Rangers (3-1) are in Cincinnati, OH to take on the Reds (1-2) in Game 1 of their series. Kumar Rocker is slated to take the mound for Texas against Brady Singer for Cincinnati.

Texas took three of four from the Red Sox to open the season. The biggest story from the weekend is the return of Jacob deGrom. The veteran hurler pitched five scoreless innings of two-hit ball with six strikeouts in his first start since undergoing Tommy John surgery last season.

Matt McClain drilled his second home run of the season yesterday, but it was not enough for the Reds in their series' finale against San Francisco.

Lets dive into the matchup 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 Rangers at Reds

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: Great American Ball Park
City: Cincinnati, OH
Network/Streaming: Victory+, FDSN

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Odds for the Rangers at the Reds

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: Texas Rangers (-124), Cincinnati Reds (+104)
Spread: Rangers -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rangers at Reds

Pitching matchup for March 31, 2025: Kumar Rocker vs. Brady Singer
- Rangers: Kumar Rocker (0-0)
  2024 - 3GP, 11.2 IP, 0-2, 3.86 ERA, 14 Ks
- Reds: Brady Singer (0-0)
  2024 - 32GP, 179.2 IP, 9-13, 3.71 ERA, 170 Ks

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

The Rangers have covered the Run Line in 3 straight games
Rangers' Game Totals are 0-4 (O/U) this season
The Reds are 0-3 on the Run Line this season
Reds' Game Totals are 2-1 (O/U) this season

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Rangers and the Reds

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

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Rangers -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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March 31, 2025

Alec Bohm uses “torpedo” bat in home opener

Alec Bohm uses “torpedo” bat in home opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The old saying goes, “If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em.” One Phillies hitter is employing those words of wisdom, with the possibility of more to come.

The hottest new thing in baseball in the opening few days of the 2025 season is “torpedo” bats, which move the barrel of the bat slightly closer to the bat handle to help the batter.

A quintet of Yankees hitters – Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm, Paul Goldschmidt, Austin Wells, and Cody Bellinger – used torpedo bats for Saturday’s and yesterday’s games against the Brewers. The early returns were… strong. All five players hit at least one home run over those two games, as the Yankees posted 32 runs and 27 hits in a pair of wins.

The Yankees’ offensive explosion so inspired third baseman Alec Bohm that he got his hands on a torpedo bat from Victus in advance of today’s home opener. He had a line-drive single to left field using the bat in the fourth inning.

“It’s not a thing you can just go and order,” said shortstop Bryson Stott, who said he has been in contact with the bat company he uses, Victus, about possibly working the torpedo into his arsenal. “You swing a thousand bats [in Victus’ “Hit Lab”] and they kind of tell you where [on the bat] you’re hitting the ball mostly. If you’re a guy that uses the whole bat… it’s not for you.”

Stott said he has already been to the aforementioned “Hit Lab,” so they already have the date they would need to outfit him with a custom bat.

Phillies manager Rob Thomson, who worked in the Yankees organization for a decade before joining the Phillies in 2018, says all this torpedo chatter is news to him.

“I just heard about it mid [last] week,” Thomson said. “I really wasn’t sure if it was a thing or not, if it was real, but I guess it is real.”

“We’re looking into it, I know K-Long [Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long] has made a couple of calls, we’re going to look at it, see what it’s about.”

Stott and Bohm aren’t the only Phillies intrigued by the torpedo bats. A handful of teammates, who also use Victus bats, could start using them as well.

It may or may not help the offense. But based on what the Yankees have been able to do, it seems foolish not to give it a chance.

March 31, 2025

Braves at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Atlanta Braves (0-4) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (5-0). Grant Holmes is expected to start for the Braves with Tyler Glasnow getting the ball for the Dodgers.

As noted, the Braves are winless through their first four games having been swept by the Padres. Atlanta was shut out in their last two games of the series. They collected just one hit in Saturday’s 5-0 loss. Marcel Ozuna is the team’s leading hitter batting .222 thus far.

Meanwhile, the Dodgers just keep winning. They swept the Tigers in their most recent series taking the finale 7-3 despite Roki Sasaki’s rough outing. The rookie allowed two runs in just 1.2 innings of work. Shohei Ohtani has picked up at least one hit in four straight games for LA.

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

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Dodgers

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 10:10PM EST
Site: Dodger Stadium
City: Los Angeles, CA
Network/Streaming: FDSN, SNLA

Odds for the Braves at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: Atlanta Braves (+168), Los Angeles Dodgers (-202)
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Dodgers

Pitching matchup for March 31, 2025: Grant Holmes vs. Tyler Glasnow
- Braves: Grant Holmes (0-0)
  2025 - 1GP, 1 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 2 Ks
- Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow (0-0)
  2024 - 22GP, 134 IP, 9-6, 3.49 ERA, 168 Ks

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

The last 4 games between these teams have seen at least 8 total runs scored
The Braves are 1-3 against the spread this season
Dodgers' Game Totals have cashed to the OVER in their last 4 games
The Dodgers have covered the Run Line in 4 of their 5 games this season

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

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

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Dodgers -1.5.
Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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March 31, 2025

Rockies at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Colorado Rockies (1-2) are in the City of Brotherly Love to take on the Phillies (2-1). German Marquez is slated to start for Colorado while Cristopher Sanchez gets the nod for Philadelphia.

The Rockies lost two of three games in Tampa to open the season. Nick Martini is off to a hot start for Colorado. The right fielder is hitting .444 with four hits in nine at bats.

The Phillies opened the season with wins in two of three games in Washington. The offense was alive scoring 18 runs in three games. Kyle Schwarber is hitting .385 with a couple of home runs and 4 RBIs.

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

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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Phillies

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 3:05PM EST
Site: Citizens Bank Park
City: Philadelphia, PA
Network/Streaming: Rockies.TV, NBC Sports Philadelphia

Odds for the Rockies at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: Colorado Rockies (+198), Philadelphia Phillies (-243)
Spread: Phillies -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Phillies

Pitching matchup for March 31, 2025: Germán Márquez vs. Cristopher Sánchez
- Rockies: Germán Márquez (0-0)
  2024 - 1GP, 4 IP, 0-0, 6.75ERA, 3 Ks
- Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez (0-0)
  2024 - 31GP, 181.2 IP, 11-9, 3.32ERA, 153 Ks

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

The Phillies have won 11 of their last 13 home games against the Rockies
The Phillies are 2-1 against the spread this season
Philadelphia Game Totals are 2-1 (O/U) this season
Colorado Game Totals are 1-2 (O/U) this season
Colorado is 2-1 against the spread this season

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Expert picks & predictions for today’s game between the Rockies and the Phillies

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday's game between the Rockies 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 Phillies -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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March 31, 2025

Red Sox at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Red Sox (1-2) are in Baltimore, MD to take on the Orioles (2-2) in Game 1 of their series. Sean Newcomb is scheduled to take the mound for the Sox against Cade Povich for the O’s.

Baltimore opened the season splitting four games in Toronto. Adley Rutschman is off to a good start for the Orioles. The backstop is hitting .313 with two home runs and three RBIs. Jackson Holliday is hitting .267 with one home run but has struck out seven times in 15ABs.

After opening the season with a win over the Rangers, the Red Sox have lost three in a row. Rafael Devers is off to a horrendous start. The Sox new designated hitter has yet to get a hit striking out 12 times in 16 ABs.

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

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Game details & how to watch Red Sox at Orioles

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 2:35PM EST
Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
City: Baltimore, MD
Network/Streaming: NESN, MASN

Odds for the Red Sox at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: Boston Red Sox (+121), Baltimore Orioles (-145)
Spread: Orioles -1.5
Total: 9.0 runs

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Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Orioles

Pitching matchup for March 31, 2025: Sean Newcomb vs. Cade Povich
- Red Sox: Sean Newcomb (0-0)
  2024 - 7GP, 10 IP, 1-0, 6.30 ERA, 7 Ks
- Orioles: Cade Povich (0-0)
  2024 - 16GP, 79.2 IP, 3-9, 5.20 ERA, 69 Ks

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

Boston is 3-1 against the spread this season
Boston Game Totals are 0-4 (O/U) this season
Baltimore is 2-2 against the spread this season
Baltimore Game Totals are 3-1 (O/U) this season

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

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

Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Baltimore Orioles on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Boston Red Sox +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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March 31, 2025

Why it's too early to be worried about Devers' historically bad start

Why it's too early to be worried about Devers' historically bad start originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Saying Rafael Devers is struggling to begin the 2025 MLB season would be an understatement. Not only is the Boston Red Sox slugger 0-for-16 at the plate through the first four games, he has struck out in 12 of them.

That’s right — Devers struck out on 75 percent of his at-bats in the opening series against the Texas Rangers. His 12 strikeouts are the most ever by a player through the first four games of a season, which is crazy when you consider pro baseball has been played for more than 125 years.

Devers also has two walks, including one with the bases loaded that drove in a run. He has put the ball in play just four times, three of which were groundouts.

But wait, it gets worse.

Devers has swung and missed 31 times on 46 total swings for a whiff rate of 67.4 percent, per Baseball Savant. His career average is 27.7 percent.

Sheesh, Evo 🫣 pic.twitter.com/UpRQUur3Xj
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) March 27, 2025

Devers’ inability to produce anything at the plate isn’t just a problem affecting him. After scoring five runs to beat the Rangers on Opening Day, the Red Sox scored just six runs combined over the final three games (all losses) at Globe Life Field. Devers, as a $313 million man and two-time Silver Slugger winner, is being relied on to provide a bulk of the team’s offense.

There’s no way to sugarcoat Devers’ start to the season. It’s been very bad. But it’s also too early to panic.

For starters, it’s only four games. It’s silly to draw too many conclusions from a four-game sample when each team plays 162 times each season.

Devers has actually been a decent early-season hitter throughout his career, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he starts to turn things around pretty soon. He’s a career .266 hitter in March/April, and that includes his 0-for-16 start to 2025. He hit 10 home runs in April of 2023.

There are several factors that could be contributing to this slump.

After playing third base most of his career and expecting to do that going forward after signing a huge extension, Devers was replaced at that position by free agent signing Alex Bregman in the offseason. Bregman is a former Gold Glove winner and much better defensively than Devers. Adjusting to full-time DH could take a little bit of time. It also appears that Devers’ shoulder isn’t 100 percent healthy.

Devers also had just 15 plate appearances in Spring Training. He’s clearly behind where most other players are at this stage of the season. His timing at the plate looks off, too. His stance looks like it’s wider than years past. All of these things can be fixed/addressed with more reps and video work. If being out of a shape is affecting him, that can be easily addressed as well.

One way to get Devers back on track is to have him hit his way out of this slump. Red Sox manager Alex Cora is putting Devers right back into the lineup Monday when Boston starts a three-game series against the Orioles in Baltimore.

Devers is way too talented to be this bad at the plate for a prolonged stretch. He should eventually figure it out. Remember when David Ortiz didn’t hit his first home run in 2009 until May 26? That was 36 games into the season. He still finished that year with 28 homers.

It’s way too early to panic over Devers’ lack of production. If we’re in May and Devers is still batting under .200 and not giving the Red Sox any power at the plate, then it would be time to really worry. But for right now, he just needs to put a few good at-bats together. All it takes is one or two good games to boost the confidence.

March 31, 2025

Royals at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Kansas City Royals (1-2) are in Milwaukee to face the Brewers (0-3). Kris Bubic is scheduled to pitch for KC against Elvin Rodriguez of the Brewers.

Milwaukee limps home after getting not just swept but embarrassed by the Yankees. The Brew Crew was outscored in the three-game series 36-14. Sal Frelick was a bright spot for Milwaukee. The right fielder picked up five hits in 11ABs (.455).

The Royals grabbed one win in three games at Kauffman Stadium against the Guardians. Part of the reason for the slow start for KC is Bobby Witt Jr. The shortstop and MVP candidate is off to a slow start with just three hits in 13 ABs (.231).

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Game details & how to watch Royals at Brewers

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 2:10PM EST
Site: American Family Field
City: Milwaukee, WI
Network/Streaming: FDS KC, FDS

Odds for the Royals at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: Kansas City Royals (-101), Milwaukee Brewers (-118)
Spread: Brewers 1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Brewers

Monday’s pitching matchup March 31, 2025: Kris Bubic vs. Elvin Rodríguez
- Royals: Kris Bubic (0-0)
  2024 - 27GP, 30.1 IP, 0-1, 2.67 ERA, 39 Ks
- Brewers: Elvin Rodríguez (0-0)
  2023 - 1GP, 3.1 IP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA, 5 Ks

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

The Royals are 0-3 against the spread
Royals' Game Totals are 2-1 (O/U) this season
Brewers' Game Totals are 3-0 (O/U) this season
The Brewers are 0-3 against the spread this season

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Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals on the Moneyline.
Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals 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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March 31, 2025

Mets at Marlins: 5 things to watch and series predictions | March 31 – April 2

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and and Marlins open a three-game set in Miami on Monday at 6:40 p.m. on SNY.

Preview

Can the offense heat up in Miami?

Juan Soto was as advertised during the season-opening series -- launching his first homer as a Met and reaching base two or more times in all three games.

Everyone else offensively? Not so much.

The Mets put up a combined five runs during the first three games of the season, and it wasn't for a lack of opportunity, as they went a combined 2-for-20 with runners in scoring position and left a total of 18 men on base.

Francisco Lindor reached just one time on a hit-by-pitch, otherwise going hitless across 11 plate appearances. Brett Baty struck out in three of his first five at-bats. Pete Alonso drew three walks but had only one hit, while Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo combined for just three hits behind him.

It's only a matter of time before things start clicking for this group -- and we'll see if that comes in Miami.

Strong start from the bullpen

Aside from Soto, the biggest bright spot for the Mets in Houston was the bullpen.

Edwin Diaz was a bit shaky during spring training, but he locked down his first save during Friday night's win -- striking out one as he cruised his way through the middle of Houston’s lineup in a perfect bottom of the ninth.

Prior to that, we saw the newly formed bridge ahead of him featuring A.J. Minter and Ryne Stanek.

Max Kranick was thrown right into the fire making his first big league appearance since 2022 on Saturday night, but he showed no fear as he retired Yordan Alvarez and Christian Walker to escape a bases-loaded jam in a one-run ballgame.

As a group, the bullpen combined to allow just three hits and six walks across 9.2 shutout innings.

The walks will need to be limited moving forward -- but the first three games are the type of showing Carlos Mendoza and the Mets are looking for from the bullpen as they try to navigate the first few weeks without Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas in the starting rotation.

Kodai Senga's first start

The last time we saw Senga during the regular season he was tremendous, striking out nine batters in 5.1 innings of work against the Braves back in July.

That effort quickly came to a screeching halt as he suffered a calf strain fielding his position -- and then we didn't see him back on the mound until the playoffs, where he showed significant signs of rust in three appearances (two starts).

Which leads to the question, what can the Mets expect from Senga this season?

New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga (34) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Clover Park / Jim Rassol - Imagn Images

If he can return to the form he showed when he received both Rookie of the Year and Cy Young votes two seasons ago, it would be a massive boost to this starting rotation.

Senga and the team played it safe early in camp to ensure that he'd be 100 percent healthy and ready to be a regular contributor by the time the regular season rolled around.

He was able to make his way into three Grapefruit League games down the stretch and looked pretty sharp, allowing just two runs (three earned) while showcasing his full arsenal and striking out nine batters.

The 32-year-old is expected to face a bit of a pitch count in the early going, but most importantly, he is back fully healthy and looks like a "man on a mission" heading into his first outing of the year on Tuesday night.

The Sandman is back

Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara is officially back.

The two-time All-Star and former Cy Young Award winner missed all of last season after undergoing Tommy John surgery -- but he’s finally back after building up late in the year and throughout the winter.

He allowed just two unearned runs and nine hits during his five spring training starts, and then struck out seven batters while uncharacteristically issuing four walks in 4.2 innings of work during an Opening Day win over the Pirates.

Alcantara has a 3.07 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 15 career starts against the Mets.

With another year of control on hi current deal, the 29-year-old makes for a perfect trade target for New York later in the season, but for now they'll face-off with him again in the second game of this set.

Can Clay Holmes rebound after a shaky first start?

Holmes was terrific for the Mets this spring, but he was a bit shaky during his Opening Day outing in Houston.

Making his first start since 2018, the big right-hander limited the Astros to just three runs (two earned) but he struggled with his command as he walked four batters and hit another while allowing five hits in just 4.2 innings of work.

He leaned on his slider 49 percent of the time against the righty-heavy Houston lineup and turned to the newly-added kick-change just four times -- despite the pitch developing into a legitimate weapon for him throughout spring training.

Certainly not the birthday present Holmes and the Mets were hoping for, but as he said afterwards, it's a "learning process."

Now that he's had some real-game data to look over during his five-day break in between starts, we'll see if the 32-year-old is able to put together a better effort during the series finale in Miami.

Predictions

Who will the MVP of the series be?

Pete Alonso

Alonso has 12 homers and a .904 OPS in his career at loanDepot Park.

Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?

David Peterson

Peterson was tremendous this spring coming off a breakout 2024 campaign.

Which Astros player will be a thorn in the Mets' side?

Otto Lopez

Lopez has gotten off to a hot start this season, driving in runs in three of Miami's four games.

March 31, 2025

Mets at Marlins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for March 31

Its Monday, March 31 and the Mets (1-2) are in Miami, FL to take on the Marlins (3-1) in Game 1 of their series. David Peterson is slated to take the mound for New York against Cal Quantrill for Miami.

The Mets opened the season in Houston and lost two of three to the Astros. Offense was the problem for New York as they scored just five runs in the three-game set. Juan Soto, however, did homer and three hits in nine at bats for the Mets against Houston.

The Marlins played four, one-run games against the Pittsburgh Pirates to open the season…and won three of them. Miami pitching was a big part of the story as Marlins’ hurlers struck out 36 Pirates over the four games.

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

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Game details & how to watch Mets at Marlins

Date: Monday, March 31, 2025
Time: 6:40PM EST
Site: loanDepot Park
City: Miami, FL
Network/Streaming: SNY, FDS

Odds for the Mets at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Monday:

Moneyline: New York Mets (-184), Miami Marlins (+153)
Spread: Mets -1.5
Total: 8.0 runs

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Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Marlins

Monday’s pitching matchup March 31, 2025: David Peterson vs. Cal Quantrill
- Mets: David Peterson (0-0)
  2024 - 21GP, 121 IP, 10-3, 2.90 ERA, 101 Ks
- Marlins: Cal Quantrill (0-0)
  2024 - 29GP, 148.1 IP, 8-11, 4.98 ERA, 110 Ks

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

The Mets are 2-1 against the spread through three games
New York Mets' Game Totals are 0-3 (O/U)
Miami is 3-1 against the spread this season
Miami Game Totals are 2-2 (O/U)

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March 31, 2025

Turner takes grounders, could be back Wednesday

Turner takes grounders, could be back Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

The Phillies played it safe with Trea Turner on Monday, resting him again in the home opener after his back locked up fielding a ground ball Saturday at Nationals Park.

With the built-in off-day on Tuesday, Turner will have three full games off since suffering the injury. He took infield practice early Monday afternoon and it sounds like he’ll be back in the lineup Wednesday, barring a setback.

Turner thinks mild hip tightness felt late in spring training led to his back spasm over the weekend. Asked if Turner could be available off the bench Monday, manager Rob Thomson said “he’s gonna hit in the cages and throw, we’ll see as the game progresses. He’s feeling better.”

The Phillies will likely stay away from him in the home opener, but the Rockies aren’t a bad opponent to miss. They’re going to approach 100 losses, they have a lackluster offense and pitching staff and they struggle on the road.

Edmundo Sosa started at shortstop for a third straight game. He’s 4-for-8 with a double and walk in the early going.

J.T. Realmuto was back behind the plate after missing Sunday with a foot contusion from a foul ball the day before. He’s still a little sore but ready to catch Cristopher Sanchez.

Sanchez is a popular breakout candidate this season, both locally and nationally. He gave the Phillies 181⅔ innings of a 3.32 ERA last year, finished 10th in Cy Young voting, signed a midseason extension and added significant muscle over the winter that has led to increased velocity. He averaged 94.5 mph with his sinker last season and 96.5 this spring.

“He’s now at a point where he’s the combination of power and command, much like (Zack) Wheeler is,” Thomson said. “So when you have that, you’re in pretty good shape. Plus he’s got the swing-and-miss pitch with his changeup. The slider’s really coming along. The poise, the maturity, he’s really grown.”

March 31, 2025

Top fantasy baseball prospects: Roman Anthony, Nick Kurtz impress over weekend

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.

1. Roman Anthony, OF, Boston Red Sox

2025 stats: 2 G, .333/.600/1.333, 2 HR, 0 SB, 4 BB, 127 1 SO at Triple-A Worcester.

I have been doing this list for a long time. I’m truly not sure if there has been an easier choice for the top fantasy prospect still in the minors. As expected, Anthony didn't make the Red Sox out of spring training, He has unsurprisingly hit the ground running in the minors, and he clobbered two homers Sunday. Anthony may need to wait for an injury or a player to struggle before he gets the call, but he belongs on rosters right now. There’s simply too much upside in his bat to risk waiting.

2. Jordan Lawlar, INF, Arizona Diamondbacks

2025 stats: 3 G, .100/.308/.100, 0 HR, 2 SB, 3 BB, 4 SO at Triple-A Reno.

As easy as it was to pick a top player, it was nearly impossible to pick a second player. That’s not to say Lawlar is a consolation prize, it’s just hard to see any of these prospects called up in the immediate future. I go with Lawlar in the second spot because he’s the most well-rounded prospect, and while it’s hard to see an immediate path to the majors because of the current Arizona infield situation, it’s not that difficult to imagine him forcing the Diamondbacks’ hands because of his upper-echelon upside.

3. Rhett Lowder, RHP, Cincinnati Reds

2025 stats: Has not pitched -- injured

Lowder was sensational down the stretcher for the Reds after being the sixth-overall pick of the loaded 2023 draft, but unfortunately, the right-hander has not been able to pitch this spring because of elbow soreness in his throwing arm. When healthy, Lower has the ability to miss bats with three pitches, and he pounds the strike zone with well above-average command. Lowder offers risk because he’s a young hurler and because he’s going to make his home starts in Great American Ball Park, but that risk comes with the upside of a pitcher who can help in several categories.

4. Coby Mayo, 3B/1B, Baltimore Orioles

2025 stats: 3 G, .250/.308/.500, 1 HR, 0 SB, 1 BB, 3 SO at Triple-A Norfolk.

Mayo went 0-for-7 over his first two games, but broke out Sunday while going 3-for-5 with his first -- and almost assuredly not last -- homer of the 2025 season. The infielder was awful in his limited action with Baltimore, but he’d be far from the first hitter to struggle early and go on to a successful career. There’s elite power potential in his right-handed bat, and while he does swing-and-miss, he makes enough hard contact to suggest a decent average even with the punchouts. Like Lawlar, there’s very little room at the inn, but also like Lawlar, he has a chance to force Baltimore’s hands.

5. Cole Young, 2B, Seattle Mariners

2025 stats: 3 G, /100/.250/.100, 0 HR, 0 SB 2 BB, 3 SO at Triple-A Tacoma

Proximity and situation matter. Not only is Young one of the best infield prospects in the sport, and not only is he playing in Triple-A, he plays for the Seattle Mariners; a team with an infield situation that isn’t exactly one many teams are jealous of. With all due respect to Ryan Bliss and Dylan Moore, Young isn’t exactly being blocked. A swing that should be conducive to average -- don’t let the numbers over three games fool you -- and the power is starting to develop as well. Young isn’t going to be a fantasy star as a rookie, but there is a chance he can contribute in some categories, and his path to the majors matches or beats anyone’s on this list. Again, situation matters.

Around the minors:

The Athletics gave Nick Kurtz an aggressive assignment at Triple-A Las Vegas, and at least over the weekend, he looked ready for that level and then some. He went 5-for-11 with a pair of walks, and a homer along with two doubles sees his slugging percentage sit at .909 over his first three contests. The fourth pick of last year’s draft gets rave reviews for his ability to control the strike zone, but he also has plus power in his left-handed bat as well. The A’s currently have Tyler Soderstrom at first base, but based on what Kurtz showed this weekend, there’s a pretty good chance he’s up with the club before 2025 closes.

Remember when we talked about proximity and situation? Dalton Rushing is a prime example of having one and not the other. Many consider Rushing the top catching prospect in baseball, but it’s worth noting that over his first three games with Triple-A Oklahoma City that he’s played catcher, first base and designated hitter. That shows Los Angeles wants to find a way to get him in the lineup, but not only is he blocked by Will Smith behind the plate, but think about who plays first base and DH for the Dodgers. Yeah, pretty tough. Rushing will be worth roster consideration if he gets the call and he hit .273/.357/.545 over his first three games in OKC to open the year, but if Rushing played for almost any other team, he’d be a player fantasy managers would have to roster right now.

Jacob Misiorowski made his first of the 2025 campaign, and it couldn’t have gone much better. The right-hander fired five scoreless innings for Triple-A Nashville while allowing just one hit and striking out seven against Jacksonville. He also walked three, and that’s the biggest concern with Misiorowski in the short and long-term: Can he throw enough quality strikes to remain in the rotation? It’s certainly not a question of stuff, as he touches the high 90s with his fastball routinely and he has two breaking-balls that can miss bats. Even with the shaky command, Misiorowski’s stuff is too good for him not to be monitored by fantasy players. Keep in mind the Brewers rotation appears to have some issues, as well.

Carson Whisenhunt had a shaky 2024 season with a 5.17 ERA and 1.58 WHIP over 109 2/3 innings, but it was also a season that saw him strikeout 141 batters. His first start of 2025 saw him go 4 2/3 innings and allow a pair of runs, and he also fanned nine against Triple-A Albuquerque. He relies heavily on a changeup that gets plus-plus grades from scouts -- or 70 on the 20-80 scouting scale -- and he also shows a solid slider and a fastball that plays up because of those secondary offerings; even though it’s typically in the low 90s. Control is a concern, but he threw 49-of-65 pitches for strikes for Triple-A Sacramento on Sunday. The Giants rotation offers plenty of volatility, and Whisenhunt will be well worth a look if/when he gets a promotion this summer.

March 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Mets at Marlins: How to watch on SNY on March 31, 2025

The Mets head to Miami to open a three-game series with the Marlins on Monday at 6:40 p.m.

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

Game Notes

David Peterson takes the mound looking to build off a strong spring in which he allowed just two runs (one earned) across four outings
Juan Soto reached base two or more times in all three games of the season-opening series in Houston
Francisco Lindor reached base just once in that set, as he's stuck in an 0-for-11 stretch
New York's bullpen was lights out against the Astros, combining for 9.2 scoreless innings
Miami has recorded all three of its wins in walk-off fashion thus far this season
Francisco Lindor is out of the lineup following the birth of his son, but the Mets hope he'll be available off the bench

METS	MARLINS
Starling Marte, DH	Xavier Edwards, SS
Juan Soto, RF	Otto Lopez, 2B
Pete Alonso, 1B	Eric Wagaman, 3B
Brandon Nimmo, LF	Derek Hill, CF
Mark Vientos, 3B	Jonah Bride, 1B
Luis Torrens, C	Dane Myers, RF
Brett Baty, 2B	Liam Hicks, C
Luisangel Acuña, SS	Javier Sanoja, 2B
Jose Siri, CF	Graham Pauley, 3B

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March 31, 2025

Walker's injury opens seamless return for Giants' closer Doval

Walker's injury opens seamless return for Giants' closer Doval originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

CINCINNATI — In the opener, the Giants saw what can happen when you’re without your closer. Their comeback win in the ninth inning came against a Cincinnati Reds team that was without injured closer Alexis Diaz.

Three days later, Bob Melvin was without his guy, so he turned to a setup man who was an All-Star two years ago. Camilo Doval breezed through the ninth, picking up his second save since he was pulled from the ninth inning and sent to Triple-A last August. Closer Ryan Walker was unavailable for the final two games of the Reds series because of back pain.

“We’re lucky to have that dynamic, someone who has pitched in that role before and been successful before,” Melvin said. “If ever you can withstand something like that, it’s having a guy like Duvey that everyone feels confident in.”

The Giants are hopeful that Walker will be available Monday night in Houston. He felt discomfort after saving Thursday’s game, but he was said to be feeling much better on Sunday.

Without Walker, and with Randy Rodriguez having pitched in the first two games, Melvin turned to Lou Trivino for the seventh and then saved Doval to follow Tyler Rogers. Doval returned to the ninth by striking out Reds star Elly De La Cruz on a nasty slider down in the zone. After Heliot Ramos’ diving catch in left, he got a game-ending grounder to second.

Doval is coming off a good spring, one in which he threw more strikes and did a better job of paying attention to the small details on the mound. Melvin said all spring that you never know what can happen over the course of a long season, and while the Giants didn’t expect to need a second closer on the first weekend of the season, they certainly have a nice backup plan.

Ray’s Day

For five innings, Robbie Ray was perfect. He wouldn’t make it out of the sixth, and he ended up taking a line that didn’t at all represent how good his stuff was.

Ray was charged with three earned in 5 1/3 innings, but he felt good about his fastball command, his slider was sharp, and he was able to use his changeup as a different look. He even dropped in a perfect curveball to get a strikeout in the third inning.

It was the only curve Ray threw all day, and he said he initially shook when catcher Sam Huff put the sign down. It was the right call, though, and showed off what Ray believes is his first true four-pitch repertoire since 2021, a season in which he won a Cy Young award.

“This is probably the most I’ve felt like I’m being a true four-pitch pitcher,” he said.

The trouble came after Ray was hit with a pitch clock violation that he disagreed with. He felt he started moving toward the plate before the clock hit zero, but as he tried to make sense of it all, former Giant Austin Wynns hit a two-run homer. Ray said later that the sequence was “frustrating.”

In his Giants debut last July, Ray pitched five no-hit innings. While Melvin said he doesn’t start thinking about historic feats until about the seventh, Ray was well aware of the fact that he didn’t allow a baserunner until the top of the sixth, and he knew Nick Martinez was briefly doing the same thing on the other side. The innings were quickly melting away.

“Guys say they don’t know,” he said, smiling. “You always know.”

Shutting Them Down

The Reds didn’t get a chance to test Huff, who mostly caught perfection and then watched two homers leave the yard. Patrick Bailey took over in the ninth and didn’t see a baserunner, either.

That led to what was the most impressive stat of the weekend. The Giants somehow got out of Cincinnati without a single rain delay, and also without allowing a stolen base to a team that was third in the big leagues last year with 207.

The Giants had a pair, with Jung Hoo Lee stealing second on Saturday and Tyler Fitzgerald boldly taking off for third on Sunday. He was initially ruled out but replay determined that he was never tagged and a sacrifice fly brought him home.

“Pretty slow times to the plate (there) so we were pretty confident he could do it,” Melvin said of Fitzgerald.

The Giants want Fitzgerald to run more, and the second baseman always has the green light. He was hesitant late in Saturday’s game and ended up getting wiped out by a double play, but that was against a reliever who was about 1.2 seconds to the plate, making it much more difficult. The swipe on Sunday should be a nice boost of confidence.

As for the rain, the tarp was on all morning Sunday and went right back on after the final pitch. It rained most of the evening and there were thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the Cincinnati area, but the Giants were already well on their way to Houston.

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March 31, 2025

Yankees' 'torpedo' bats elicit shock and awe around baseball after a 13-home run weekend

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. reacts after hitting a three-run home run. — The New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. flips his 'torpedo' bat after hitting a three-run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in New York. (Pamela Smith / Associated Press)

The Dodgers could be excused for thinking they dodged a torpedo. Good thing for them that in last year's World Series most New York Yankees hitters had yet to equip themselves with the bat conceived by an MIT physicist turned baseball analytics nerd.

Aaron Leanhardt was hired away from MIT by the Yankees in 2018 and soon put his Ph.D in physics and bachelor's degree in electrical engineering to use developing a novel shape of a bat, one that moved the fattest part from the end to the area where most contact is made.

Yup, looks like a torpedo, and that's the working nickname in headlines across the Big Apple.

Result? The Yankees hit nine home runs in a 20-9 win Saturday over the Milwaukee Brewers. The first three pitches to Yankees hitters were hit over the fence — a record feat — and most of the bombs were hit by torpedos. The Bronx Bombers hit four more Sunday, giving them 13 over the weekend and tying a Major League record with 15 in the first three games of a season.

The reaction across MLB? Shock and awe.

Leanhardt downplayed his contribution in an interview with the Athletic: “Really, it’s just about making the bat as heavy and as fat as possible in the area where you’re trying to do damage on the baseball."

He acknowledged it didn't take a rocket scientist or whatever it is they do at MIT to come up with the design. It might not even be a revelation.

“Ultimately, it just takes people asking the right questions and being willing to be forward-thinking,” he said.

Or maybe Leanhardt was inspired playing slowpitch softball. Bats used in those rec leagues — while metal — feature lengthy barrels that taper at the end, looking a bit like a bowling pin.

The instant success of the Yankees opened eyes. Expect copycats throughout the game.

“Obviously, [the Yankees'] performance threw a whole lot of attention to it.” said Leanhardt, who left the Yankees to become a field coordinator with the Miami Marlins this offseason.

Before he departed, however, he made sure his bat design was within Major League Baseball rules, that limit bats to 2.61 inches in diameter and 42 inches in length. The only other stipulations are that bats must be made of solid wood, not have a cup at the tip deeper than an inch, and not have pine tar or another grip substance more than 18 inches from the handle.

The rules say nothing about the location of the fat part of the bat.

"That’s the original concept right there, just take all that excess weight and put it where you’re trying to hit the ball," Leanhardt said. "And then in exchange try to take the thinner diameter that used to be at the sweet spot and put that on the tip.”

Pitchers, of course, already detest the torpedos.

“It took a minute for the shock to go away, since from the bullpen they looked like bowling pins,’’ Brewers reliever Trevor Megill told the New York Post. “We weren’t able to process it. But that’s the game. It’s a big data race, with science and technology playing a huge role in baseball now. You can’t hate them for trying something new.”

Cody Bellinger, Anthony Volpe, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Paul Goldschmidt and Austin Wells are among the Yankees using the torpedo. However, the jury is still out for Aaron Judge — baseball's premier power hitter with 161 home runs since the beginning of the 2022 season.

He hit three home runs in the first four innings Saturday and another homer Sunday with the bat he's used for years.

"What I did the past couple of seasons speaks for itself," Judge explained to reporters. "Why try to change something if you have something that's working?"

Teammate Giancarlo Stanton was an early convert to the torpedo, using it last season. His playing time has been severely curtailed because of tendinitis in both elbows, however, something he attributed to “bat adjustments” made last season.

He hasn't said the torpedo inflicted the damage, but now that the bat is the talk of baseball, Stanton certainly will be asked for details.

Meanwhile, players throughout the game are curious.

"They should send a few over here if they’re going to be hitting homers like that," Padres slugger Manny Machado said with a laugh during an in-game interview with ESPN on Sunday. "So whoever’s making ‘em, they can send a few over to Petco with this big ballpark.”

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This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.

March 30, 2025

WATCH: ‘Welcome Home Phillies' celebrates the team's home opener

WATCH: ‘Welcome Home Phillies' celebrates the team's home opener originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

We’ve already welcomed the Phillies back. Now it’s time to welcome them home.

The Phillies are scheduled to face off against the Colorado Rockies in their home opener at Citizens Bank Park on Monday at 3:05 p.m. ET. Before the game – which will air on NBC10 – we’re celebrating the home opener with our one-hour special, “Welcome Home Phillies.”

The show will feature live coverage of the parade of Phillies players into Citizens Bank Park, an introduction of the roster, the National Anthem and the ceremonial first pitches. Aside from the live coverage, the show will also feature the following special features:

Bryson Stott grants a wish

Phillies second baseman Bryson Stott made a “Make a Wish” Phillies fan’s dream come true during Spring Training. Only NBC10 was there for the special moment.

Cole Hamels’ new role

Phillies legend and new broadcaster Cole Hamels talks about his new role in the booth for select NBC Sports Philadelphia telecasts.

1-on-1 with Jimmy Rollins

Phillies legend and the team’s hits leader Jimmy Rollins speaks about this year’s squad and their World Series chances in an interview with NBC Sports Philadelphia’s John Clark.

1-on-1 with John Middleton

Phillies principal owner John Middleton talks about this year’s team in an exclusive interview.

Watch “Welcome Home Phillies” on NBC10, NBC10’s streaming channel and in the video embedded above on Monday, March 31, at 2 p.m. ET. After the special, be sure to watch the Phillies home opener against the Colorado Rockies on NBC10 at 3 p.m. ET!