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Despite not actually playing a game yesterday, there was still a flurry of activity around the Yankees, with catcher Austin Wells moved to the IL and recent Triple-A optionee J.C. Escarra brought back up as his replacement. The intrigue continues in today’s contest with the Red Sox, as we’ll see if Cam Schlittler is able to make some adjustments after two pretty underwhelming starts.

On Tuesday against Cleveland, Cam didn’t make it out of the fifth inning for the first time all season, tagged for four earned runs and just three strikeouts in 4.1 innings. The previous start down in Kansas City was fine from a line perspective—six innings and one earned run against—but his stuff, particularly that all-important four-seam fastball, has looked a little off for a bit. I am not going to use the I-word because boy this team is going through it, so let’s just all hope that the problem was mechanical or maybe some kind of focus issue.

I do think—and may delve into this further in a full post—Cam’s fastball-heavy, in-zone approach is a little less effective against contact-heavy teams, and both KC and the Guardians are in the bottom third in baseball in strikeout rate. Two occurrences raises an eyebrow, three is a trend, and the Red Sox are almost exactly the major-league median in strikeout rate. If Cam’s back to his regular, best-in-the-AL self today, maybe that says something about this pet theory. To the rest of the staff, I hold dibs on this as a research note.

Meanwhile, free agent signee Ranger Suárez goes for the Red Sox, and while they might not be ecstatic about their five-year, $130 million signing so far, he hasn’t been a dud. A 3.38 ERA and 3.13 FIP places him comfortably in the very good but not elite tier of starters, although his 2-3 record and average of less than 5.1 innings a start kinda makes you want a little more from the guy brought in to be your No. 2.

Ali Sánchez makes his Yankee debut behind the plate today, Amed Rosario hits cleanup, and Spencer Jones is once again on the bench with the lefty Suárez on the bump.

We are blessed with a matinee, and although it’s been a while since the indeterminable 17-hour long Sunday Night Baseball affairs, I’m still glad we don’t have the possibility of one today.

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Good afternoon, folks! How’s the first week of June treating you?

So far, so good for the Braves. Having been to three (3) games this week, I can confirm it’s getting to be hot and humid in a way that home run balls particularly like. To my inexpert eye in the upper deck, it looked like Austin Wynns was having a rough time acclimating to the weather. Worry not, sir – Drake Baldwin is tracking to return this month, potentially next homestand.

A fun fact from the game notes: after yesterday’s win, Atlanta’s improvement to 23 games over .500 is a new high-water mark. The last time the club was this far over .500 was at the end of the historic 2023 season, where the team finished 46 games over .500.

ICYMI: This week on Battery Power

Pitching preview for Bryce Elder vs. Bubba Chandler (Pirates announced Mason Montgomery as the starter/opener around 10:30 am ET)

Lineups

Braves minor league recaps: Briggs McKenzie, Eric Hartman, and more

RIP Eddie Haas

Spencer Schwellenbach injury update, timeline

All-Star Game marketing campaigns reviewed

The San Francisco Giants (26-39) play the Chicago Cubs (34-31) in the finale of their three-game series. The teams split the first two games. The Cubs are favored with a -120 moneyline compared to the San Francisco Giants' +100. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be Trevor McDonald for San Francisco (4.50 ERA) and Jameson Taillon for Chicago (5.13 ERA).

How to watch San Francisco Giants vs. Chicago Cubs

• Date: Sunday, June 7

• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET / 5:30 p.m. PT

• Where: Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL

• TV Channels: NBC/Peacock

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• San Francisco Giants: 26-39 (No. 4 in NL West)

• Chicago Cubs: 34-31 (No. 4 in NL Central)

Odds

• Spread: Chicago Cubs +1.5

• Moneyline: Chicago Cubs -120 (52.2%) / San Francisco Giants +100 (47.8%)

• Over/Under: 8.0

Starting pitchers

San Francisco Giants: Trevor McDonald (2-3, ERA: 4.50, K: 31, WHIP: 1.15)
Chicago Cubs: Jameson Taillon (2-5, ERA: 5.13, K: 57, WHIP: 1.26)

Weather: 70°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 41,363 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

The Los Angeles Angels (24-41) will try to avoid a three-game sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers (42-23). The Dodgers won the series’ first two games 1-0 and 9-2. The Dodgers are favored with a -211 moneyline compared to the Los Angeles Angels' +175. Scheduled starting pitchers are José Soriano for the Angels, with a 2.72 ERA, and Emmet Sheehan for the Dodgers, with a 4.50 ERA.

How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

• Date: Sunday, June 7

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT

• Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA

• TV Channels: SportsNet LA, ABTV, presented by Pechanga Resort Casino, KCOP 13

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• Los Angeles Angels: 24-41 (No. 5 in AL West)

• Los Angeles Dodgers: 42-23 (No. 1 in NL West)

Odds

• Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers -1.5

• Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers -211 (65.1%) / Los Angeles Angels +175 (34.9%)

• Over/Under: 8.5

Starting pitchers

Los Angeles Angels: José Soriano (6-4, ERA: 2.72, K: 85, WHIP: 1.21)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (3-2, ERA: 4.50, K: 62, WHIP: 1.16)

Weather: 76°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 56,000 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

The New York Mets I28-36) take on the San Diego Padres, who are second in the NL West at 33-30. The game is essentially a pick'em, with San Diego at -110 and New York at -109. Starting pitchers are Huascar Brazobán for the Mets, with a 2.25 ERA, and Randy Vásquez for the Padres, with a 3.31 ERA.

How to watch New York Mets vs. San Diego Padres

• Date: Sunday, June 7

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT

• Where: PETCO Park, San Diego, CA

• TV Channels: Padres.TV Presented by UC San Diego Health, SNY

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• New York Mets: 28-36 (No. 5 in NL East)

• San Diego Padres: 33-30 (No. 2 in NL West)

Odds

• Spread: San Diego Padres +1.5

• Moneyline: San Diego Padres -110 (50.1%) / New York Mets -109 (49.9%)

• Over/Under: 7.5

Starting pitchers

New York Mets: Huascar Brazobán (3-1, ERA: 2.25, K: 26, WHIP: 1.00)
San Diego Padres: Randy Vásquez (5-3, ERA: 3.31, K: 50, WHIP: 1.22)

Weather: 71°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 40,222 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

CHICAGO — When Greg Vitello watches on television and the camera pans to the Giants’ dugout, he notices an expression on his son’s face. Or, more accurately, a lack of one.

“I think he’s done a really good job of controlling his emotions,” Greg Vitello told The California Post. “At this level, you can’t go berserk in the middle of a game. Grab somebody and shake them or any of that stuff. Because you just can’t do that at this level. I know he’d like to.”

Safe to say, Tony Vitello’s tenure as Giants manager hasn’t started the way he envisioned.

It has made it a little harder to enjoy the journey as the former University of Tennessee coach attempts to blaze the trail as the first to go straight from college to the major leagues’ managerial ranks.

There’s been few opportunities to stop and smell the roses while trying to right the ship after a disastrous start that left the Giants in last place through their first 60 games.

So, on the Giants’ visit to the most seminal ballpark of Vitello’s baseball upbringing, the first-year manager was all business.

“Need to be on a mission today just to win today’s game,” the childhood Cubs fan said before his first time at Wrigley Field as a big-league manager. “I get what you’re saying. I think more for my family it’ll be cool.”

It was more than cool for Greg Vitello and a dozen family members seated behind home plate.

“It’s mind-boggling,” the proud papa said. “It really is.”

Where it began

Watching his fully grown son manage a big-league team from the visitors’ dugout down the first base line brought back memories of a young Tony’s first time in a Wrigley Field dugout.

He was 8 years old.

Growing up, Tony was a second baseman and would try to emulate Ryne Sandberg. His favorite player, though, was Andre Dawson. Greg, by chance, was friendly with one of the Cubs’ pitchers, Al Nipper, who arranged for Tony to come onto the field.

And who else was sitting in the dugout but the Hall of Fame slugger whom Tony idolized.

For once, the gregarious manager was at a loss for words.

“He got to sit I think for a couple seconds with Andre. He signed a ball for him,” Greg recalled. “We were sitting somewhere [behind third base] and he looked at that ball the entire game. It was just one of those moments where you don’t say anything.”

Full circle

Greg grew up about 4 miles from Wrigley Field and attended seminary school in Chicago. As a kid, he would hang out on Waveland Avenue, waiting for batting practice home run balls.

Ushers allowed the kids to trade a ball for free admission to the bleachers for that day’s game.

“Or we’d grab an usher and turn him and four guys would run in behind him,” Greg laughed.

Many years ago, the Cubs actually brought him in for a tryout. Turns out his playing prospects weren’t any better than his son’s, who famously never made it to pro ball.

“I think it was kind of a goodwill thing,” he said. “You know, I wasn’t 6-2, 190 pounds so nobody was interested.”

Nowadays, Tony is a runner and made sure to get to the stadium early before Friday’s series opener. As he jogged the warning track, he scanned the empty seats and processed the memories jogged to life of sitting in all areas of the ballpark with his dad and his three sisters.

Although he grew up in St. Louis, “I came here more than Busch Stadium,” Vitello said. Greg would bring the family for weekends at their grandmother’s “and try to do like three years worth of work in three days” in molding them to bleed Cubbie blue.

“I’ve sat about everywhere,” Tony said, a few hours before Willy Adames provided what would have been a free ticket back in the day with a home run that left the stadium in an 18-3 rout.

Hate losing

There haven’t been many wins like those to celebrate this season, which has made it a little harder for Tony — and vicariously, the rest of his family — to soak it all in.

“I think there’s some parts where it’s really, really neat. There’s other parts where if we would’ve done this, if we would’ve done that, if that guy would’ve done that — but that’s part of being a manager,” Greg said. “He knew coming in that this was what it was going to be.”

Greg, a Hall of Fame high school coach in Missouri, can empathize with his son.

Neither of them likes to lose.

“There’s a number of ballparks he’s never been in. You’re just in awe, so you don’t know what to say,” he said. “But you’ve got a job to do. You’ve got to win some ballgames.”

When this win was over, the Vitello clan gathered at Pequad’s, a locals’ favorite for caramelized crusted deep dish. A veteran move from a family with deep roots in Chicago.

The next morning, Tony was served a reminder of his rookie status in his current job.

Along with a few lattes.

The first-year manager joined the team’s rookies in a Wrigleyville tradition to make a coffee run for the team at the Starbucks just outside the ballpark.

“I felt a little more in place than maybe you normally would,” Vitello said. “Fortunately Starbucks is close.”

Game #66.

Davis Schneider has walked 22 times in 52 PA in Buffalo. Generally, I’d think that was a good thing. But he’s hitting .185. I really think he needs to swing more. I don’t think MLB pitchers will walk a guy 43% of the time. On the flip side, Triple A pitches should be able to throw strikes.

Today’s lineups. Brandon Valenzuela plays again, in a day game after a night game. It is looking fairly certain that he’ll be staying when Alejandro Kirk comes back. The team will need to open up a 40-man spot for Kirk and DRAing Heineman would do that.

And Lips is back in the lineup.

Go Jays Go.

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, June 7, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET

Location: Truist Park, Atlanta, GA

Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet

Pitching Matchup: Bubba Chandler (2-6, 4.89 ERA) vs. Bryce Elder (5-3, 2.63 ERA)

The Pittsburgh Pirates are on the road today against the Atlanta Braves looking to grab a win.

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Bo Bichette is red hot, and Shohei Ohtani is facing his old team. That means the possibility of fireworks for both batters on a busy Sunday of baseball.

The Chicago Cubs also need a long start in the worst way, and Jameson Taillon is ready to take the ball, even if it ends up being "the worst."

Check out my MLB player props for Sunday, June 7.

Best MLB player props today

Player	Pick	Odds
Jameson Taillon	Over 5.5 hits allowed	-101
Bo Bichette	Over 1.5 total bases	+121
Shohei Ohtani	Over 0.5 home runs	+333

Jameson Taillon Over 5.5 hits allowed (-101)

The Chicago Cubs need a long outing from Jameson Taillon, effective or otherwise. And with a 5.13 ERA and 1.260 WHIP, there’s a good chance he won’t be.

After giving up 18 runs to the San Francisco Giants on Friday and playing extras on Saturday, the Chicago bullpen is spent. Cubs relievers have pitched 17 1/3 innings in the last three, posting a 5.19 ERA. So, Taillon is going to wear one. 

He pitched 6 1/3 innings in his last start, and has gone at least six in half his starts this year. So our MLB picks expect length and hits in abundance.

• Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: NBC

Bo Bichette Over 1.5 total bases (+121)

New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette has been on a tear, picking up seven hits in 12 at-bats with two extra-base hits since Wednesday.

Bichette is turning things around after a slow start. He’s hitting .368 with a .526 slugging percentage over the first week in June. He also hits 27 points higher on the road with 73 more points of slug.

San Diego Padres starter Randy Vasquez has a 1.62 WHIP over his last five starts, and the bullpen has given up five runs in 11 innings pitched over the last three days.

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: SNY, Padres.TV

Shohei Ohtani Over 0.5 home runs (+333)

With his homer on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani now has six home runs in 15 games against his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. 

He’s hitting .480 with 1.312 OPS over the last week, posting a 254 OPS+ (154% over league average). For the last month, he’s at .378, 1.139, and 218.

Angels starter Jose Soriano has imploded over the last month, with a 5.34 ERA in May. His sinker is down 1 mph from April, and his four-seamer has also lost velocity, while his offspeed stuff isn’t finding the strike zone. That could mean throwing a heater to Ohtani, who already has eight fastball homers this year, after falling behind in the count.

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: ABTV, SportsNet LA

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The Rockies’ Tyler Freeman took the brunt of Brewers star pitcher Jacob Misiorowski’s record-setting night on the mound Saturday.

In the sixth inning of the Rockies’ 7-1 loss to Milwaukee, Freeman absorbed a 98.2 mph cutter that knocked off his batting helmet. He doubled over for a moment before a trainer promptly came out of the dugout to check on him.

Freeman was immediately removed from the game, but manager Warren Schaeffer and his Rockies teammates assured that the utility player was fine.

“They were talking about amputating his head, but I think they advised against that,” outfielder Troy Johnston joked to reporters. “Other than that, he’s fine, seems in good spirits.

At Coors Field, Misiorowski set a new record with 45 pitches reaching at least 101 mph. His 52 pitches of at least 100 mph was exceeded in this era only by the 57 he unloaded on May 25 against the Cardinals.

Misiorowski, a 24-year-old in his second MLB season, is an early candidate for the National League Cy Young with his 1.50 ERA. He’s played a key role in the Brewers’ considerable lead at the top of the NL Central.

Hitting Freeman seemingly rattled Misiorowski, who went on to walk Hunter Goodman and load the bases. The Rockies, however, were not able to capitalize on the opportunity.

Freeman was still being evaluated postgame and was not made available to the media.

“Obviously I don’t want that to happen … lost the ball, lost grip on it,” Misiorowski told reporters. “Obviously, not aiming for him. There’s also the moment, I’m standing behind the mound trying to pray for him a little bit.”

Astros fans, where are you on your frustration level with General Manager Dana Brown and this year’s team?

There is no denying that injuries have played a significant role in the Astros’ disappointing season to this point. It’s impossible to ignore the impact of losing key contributors for extended periods of time. Many of us entered this season expecting another division championship run and another successful year for one of baseball’s premier franchises. Instead, we’ve watched a team struggle to meet those expectations.

Both things can be true. The injuries are real, but they also can’t be used as the only explanation or the only solution moving forward.

The bigger question now is what happens when these players return. Will the Astros simply rely on getting healthy, or will they aggressively pursue moves that can improve this roster before it’s too late?

Despite digging themselves into an early hole, the Astros remain within striking distance. Their climb back to relevance has been steady, and they continue working toward getting back above .500, re-entering the Wild Card race, and eventually challenging for the top spot in the American League West. Considering they remain within single digits of first place, the division is far from out of reach.

However, Dana Brown can ill afford to wait until July to begin addressing this roster’s shortcomings.

With players such as Jose Altuve and Josh Hader back in the lineup and others like Yainer Diaz, Christian Javier, and Hunter Brown expected back sometime between now and the end of the month, the Astros will certainly receive a boost. The question is whether that boost alone will be enough.

I don’t believe it will.

When you look at the inconsistencies in the starting rotation, though better of late, and the struggles we’ve seen from Bryan Abreu, it’s clear that adding pitching should be a priority. Another arm or two could go a long way toward stabilizing a staff that has been far too unpredictable.

Beyond pitching, the outfield remains a glaring concern. While the infield possesses plenty of offensive firepower and talent, the outfield continues to lack the production and power needed to support a legitimate postseason run. If the Astros expect not only to make the playoffs but also do damage once they get there, additional offensive help in the outfield feels necessary.

The reality is that the clock is ticking for Dana Brown.

As he traverses the final year of his contract, Brown faces increasing pressure to prove he is the right person to lead this franchise moving forward. If he wants to save his job and remain in the good graces of owner Jim Crane, now is the time to be proactive rather than reactive.

The recent addition of LaMonte Wade Jr. is just the latest example of Brown attempting to find value on the margins and catch lightning in a bottle. Sometimes those moves work, but this team may require something much bigger than a low-risk gamble.

Astros fans aren’t accustomed to mediocrity. This city, this fan base, and this organization have spent the better part of the last decade expecting excellence. Championships, playoff appearances, and division titles have become the standard.

Because of that, simply sitting back and hoping health alone fixes everything is not a strategy.

Dana Brown needs to be exploring every possible avenue to improve this roster. The Astros still have time to turn this season into something special, but that window won’t stay open forever. Waiting until the trade deadline may ultimately be waiting too long.

The message is simple: the Astros still have a chance, but action needs to happen now.

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The San Francisco Giants have played in a lot of high-scoring games of late, with 14 of their past 20 going Over the game total.

I'm expecting the runs to continue piling up, and my Giants vs Cubs props and MLB picks for Sunday Night Baseball reflect that.

Be sure to also check out our full Giants vs. Cubs predictions.

Giants vs Cubs props for June 7

Pick	Odds
Rafael Devers Over 1.5 total bases	+110
Jung Hoo Lee Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBIs	-110
Ian Happ Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI	-110

Giants vs Cubs player prop picks

Rafael Devers Over 1.5 total bases (+110)

Rafael Devers has piled up 16 total bases over his last four games against right-handed starters and is in a great spot to build on those outputs.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon has struggled mightily to slow left-handed bats, ranking in the 15th percentile or worse in xwOBA, xSLG, and ISO.

Devers has feasted in similar matchups, recording multiple total bases in 61% of games against righties who sit in the 40th percentile or worse in xwOBA and xSLG vs. lefties.

That number spikes to 67% on the road, which is notable as Devers plays home games at a pitcher-friendly park.

Play to -110.

Jung Hoo Lee Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI (-110)

Jung Hoo Lee has averaged a whopping 3.7 H+R+RBI over the last 10 games, and there's no reason to expect him to slow down tonight.

He has cleared this line in 75% of his away games and couldn't profile better against Taillon and his pitch mix.

Fastballs and changeups account for more than 60% of Taillon's pitches. Lee has excelled against both, posting a .322 xBA against the fastball and .432 against the changeup when facing right-handed pitching.

Expect Lee's hot streak to continue. Betable to -130.

Ian Happ Over 1.5 hits + runs + RBI (-115)

Ian Happ ranks in the 83rd percentile in xwOBA and 85th percentile in xSLG when facing right-handed pitching. He is very dangerous.

He has a nice matchup against San Francisco Giants pitcher Trevor McDonald, who has had a difficult time against left-handed batters. McDonald ranks in the 17th percentile in xBA and 25th in xWOBA. 

In terms of counting stats, McDonald has allowed lefties to hit .284 on the season – a far cry from the .177 average he's held righties to.

Look for Happ to take advantage. Play to -120.

How to watch Giants vs Cubs and game info

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CHICAGO — He was batting a paltry .265 less than a month ago.

Now, Jung Hoo Lee is keeping company with the likes of Willie Mays and Buster Posey.

There hasn’t been a Giant since Posey to record more hits over a 14-game stretch than Lee’s 27 during his hitting streak. You have to go all the way back to Mays in 1958 to find the last Giant with as many knocks as the 22 belonging to Lee in nine games since returning from the injured list.

The secret behind all those successful swings? Not swinging at all.

“When I was on the IL, I didn’t just try to take time off the field,” Lee said through team interpreter Justin Han. “What I did was I went to the cage and just stood there.”

Lee missed only the minimum 10 days with a mild back strain, but he made the most of his time. Unable to swing, he stood in against the Trajekt pitching machine, which can replicate the characteristics of any offering from any pitcher in the major leagues.

Han, his interpreter, fed the machine.

“I didn’t take any swings, but just tried to feel out the pitches on the Trajekt, which helped out a lot,” Lee said. “I stood in there and [Han] just kind of randomly threw out pitches located everywhere. We would just communicate on whether it was a strike or a ball.”

Since returning from the IL, Lee is batting a remarkable 22-for-37 (.595).

His batting average is up to .324, tied with Luis Arraez among the top five qualified hitters in the majors, after he rapped two more base hits Saturday — with only three more from the rest of the Giants’ lineup in a 3-2 extra-inning loss to the Cubs.

In the words of manager Tony Vitello, it’s the product of “Jung Hoo being Jung Hoo.”

“I know Ichiro is a hero of his,” Vitello said. “That style of hitting that I think we’re kind of familiar with from a lot of Asian players has got a little bit of rhythm, a little bit of movement going forward. But Ichiro was always going forward and in line with the pitcher. … I just think he’s a really good hitter. I boil it down to the mentality, but I do see him staying in line a lot better.”

Before coming to MLB, Lee led Korea’s highest level in batting three times — a career .340 hitter over seven seasons. His first two seasons in San Francisco, however, produced merely a .265 mark at the plate.

He’s not allowing himself to look too far ahead about a possible MLB batting title.

“I don’t really want to be happy about it right now. I just want to be consistent on where I’m hitting right now and see where I’m at at the end of the season.”

The Seattle Mariners, first in the AL West with a 34-31 record, face the Detroit Tigers, who are fourth in the AL Central with a 26-39 record. Seattle is favored with a -119 moneyline compared to Detroit's -100. Starting pitchers are scheduled to be Luis Castillo for Seattle, with a 5.53 ERA, and Jack Flaherty for Detroit, with a 5.31 ERA.

How to watch Seattle Mariners vs. Detroit Tigers

• Date: Sunday, June 7

• Time: 1:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 a.m. PT

• Where: Comerica Park, Detroit, MI

• TV Channels: Detroit SportsNet, Mariners.TV

• Live Stream:ESPN+, MLB.TV | Follow on Yahoo Sports

Team records

• Seattle Mariners: 34-31 (No. 1 in AL West)

• Detroit Tigers: 26-39 (No. 4 in AL Central)

Odds

• Spread: Detroit Tigers +1.5

• Moneyline: Detroit Tigers -100 (47.9%) / Seattle Mariners -119 (52.1%)

• Over/Under: 8.5

Starting pitchers

Seattle Mariners: Luis Castillo (2-5, ERA: 5.53, K: 56, WHIP: 1.45)
Detroit Tigers: Jack Flaherty (1-7, ERA: 5.31, K: 70, WHIP: 1.60)

Weather: 77°F at first pitch

Ballpark: Capacity: 41,083 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass

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The Chicago Cubs are short home favorites against the San Francisco Giants on Sunday Night Baseball, but my Giants vs Cubs predictions are taking the plus-money side.

Jameson Taillon’s barrel issues create a better offensive path for San Francisco, while Trevor McDonald’s ground-ball profile gives the Giants the cleaner starter fit.

Here are my MLB picks for Sunday, June 7. Be sure to also check out our Giants vs. Cubs props for SNB.

Who will win Giants vs Cubs today: Giants moneyline (+117)

I see this game as close to a coin flip, so getting plus money on the San Francisco Giants is enough, and I would play them to -105.

Jameson Taillon is a starter I want to attack.

His 5.24 xERA, 14.5% barrel rate, and .520 xSLG allowed point to a profile that has not turned the corner back to his career numbers.

That is dangerous against a San Francisco lineup with Bryce Eldridge, Rafael Devers, and Casey Schmitt. San Francisco's SP Trevor McDonald is young, but his 4.1% barrel rate allowed gives the Giants the cleaner arm.

COVERS INTEL: Jameson Taillon’s 38.5% fly-ball rate is nearly four times Trevor McDonald’s 10.1% rate.

Giants vs Cubs Over/Under pick: Over 8 (-105)

There's not an enormous edge here, but I like the Over. I'd play this down to around -122 with my projected run total sitting at 8.3.

McDonald is the better starter, but his groundball reliance is not a perfect matchup against the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs own a below-average 40.4% ground-ball rate and above-average 28.1% fly-ball rate, so they are not an offense I want to automatically suppress with a contact-oriented arm.

The Cubs will do their part and score, but the Giants have a much more direct route to getting after the opposing pitcher.

Giants vs Cubs odds

• Moneyline: Giants +105 | Cubs -130
• Run line: Giants +1.5 | Cubs -1.5
• Over/Under: Over 8 | Under 8

Giants vs Cubs trend

The San Francisco Giants have hit the first five innings (F5) team total Over in 15 of their last 20 games (+9.65 Units / 38% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Giants vs. Cubs.

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