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Featured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, the Mets grab the top spot, the Tigers and Mariners are rising in the AL, Eugenio Suárez joins an exclusive club, José Quintana can’t stop winning, and the tarp monster almost claims another victim.

Let’s get started!

(Please note these power rankings are a combination of current performance and long-term projected outlook)

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1) New York Mets ⬆️

Last week: 3

The Mets own the best record in the majors despite a pair of tough walkoff losses against the Nationals over the weekend. Their starting pitching continues to be a force, with an MLB-best 2.36 ERA. Tylor Megill might not have had a rotation spot going into the year if Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas were both healthy, but he’s sporting a 1.74 ERA across six starts.

2) Los Angeles Dodgers

Last week: 2

The Dodgers are inevitable, but there continue to be obstacles. Blake Snell’s return date is up in the air as he recovers from shoulder discomfort and on Sunday we saw Tyler Glasnow exit with shoulder discomfort of his own.

Understandably, Glasnow wasn’t in the best of spirits after Sunday’s game.

3) San Francisco Giants ⬆️

Last week: 6

The Giants lived everyone’s little league dreams in Sunday’s victory over the Rangers.

Great game, kids. How about we get some ice cream on the way home?

The Giants also walked it off on Saturday and now have five walkoff wins on the young season to lead MLB.

4) San Diego Padres ⬇️

Last week: 1

After occupying the No. 1 spot in back-to-back weeks, the Padres have lost four straight.

5) Detroit Tigers ⬆️

Last week: 10

The Tigers are clawing (get it?) their way to the top-tier of our rankings. An unexpected contributor? Javier Báez, who is not only playing a new position in center field, but he’s hitting .301 through 23 games this season.

6) New York Yankees ⬇️

Last week: 4

Devin Williams is out of the closer’s role and Luke Weaver is in. For now, anyway. Williams failed to record an out in his latest save opportunity and has now allowed 10 earned runs (with seven walks) through eight innings this season. He allowed 10 earned runs total in his incredible 2023 campaign.

7) Chicago Cubs ⬇️

Last week: 5

Pete Crow-Armstrong is quickly developing into one of the most entertaining players in baseball. Some of this is about his quirky fashion and style, but he’s backing it up an evolution at the plate and his usual excellent defense in center field.

8) Seattle Mariners ⬆️

Last week: 12

The Mariners haven’t gotten anything out of George Kirby this season and Logan Gilbert’s status is in question due to a flexor strain, but that isn’t keeping them from playing some good baseball.

9) Cleveland Guardians ⬆️

Last week: 16

Even though the Guardians lost two out of three against the Red Sox this weekend, they are 11-6 since starting the year 3-6. Moving on up.

10) Texas Rangers ⬇️

Last week: 9

The Rangers have lost five out of their last season and also shortstop Corey Seager with yet another injury.

11) Philadelphia Phillies ⬇️

Last week: 7

A nice response after being swept by the Mets, the Phillies took two out of three from the Cubs this weekend. Perhaps the best sign of all? Aaron Nola turned in seven innings of one-run ball on Sunday. Our very own Eric Samulski looked into his early-season struggles last week.

12) Arizona Diamondbacks ⬇️

Last week: 8

While the Diamondbacks lost to the Braves on Saturday, Eugenio Suárez became the 19th player in MLB history to hit four home runs in a game.

It’s one of the rarest of feats in our great game. Perfect games are also a rare feat, but we have seen 24 of those.

13) Boston Red Sox ⬇️

Last week: 11

The Red Sox stole home in back-to-back games against the Guardians this weekend. Not to take anything away from Romy Gonzalez’s theft on Sunday, but Jarren Duran’s straight steal of home on Saturday was nothing short of electrifying.

Duran racked up seven hits between Saturday and Sunday, which was apparently enough for a Guardians fan to heckle him about the suicide attempt that he revealed in the Netflix docuseries “The Clubhouse: A Year With the Red Sox.” It was a shameful display. The unfortunate episode shows that there’s still a lot of work to be done to bridge the gap between fandom and humanity, which was the whole point of Duran bringing it to light in the first place.

14) Houston Astros ⬆️

Last week: 17

The Astros’ pitching staff has been doing most of the heavy lifting so far with a 3.18 ERA. Only the Padres, Tigers, and Mets have been better. Hunter Brown has been the standout in the early going with a stingy 1.22 ERA and 40/7 K/BB ratio through six starts.

15) Atlanta Braves

Last week: 15

Even with a loss to the Diamondbacks on Sunday, the Braves have won seven out of their last nine. They are going to be moving into the top-10 before long, most likely.

16) Cincinnati Reds ⬆️

Last week: 19

Austin Hays was an All-Star with the Orioles in 2023, but he fell off in a big way last year and his one-year, $5 million contract with the Reds was mostly ignored this offseason. He’s looking like a bargain so far. After getting a late start on the season with a left calf strain, he’s hit .388 with five home runs and a 1.200 OPS through 12 games.

17) Kansas City Royals ⬆️

Last week: 21

After losing six in a row, the Royals won six straight before dropping Sunday’s series finale against the Astros. Amid the ups and downs, Bobby Witt. Jr has been a constant. He’ll bring a 19-game hitting streak into the week.

18) Milwaukee Brewers ⬇️

Last week: 14

How did nobody want Jose Quintana this offseason. The veteran southpaw had to wait to March for a contract (a one-year, $4.25 million contract, at that!), but he’s produced four wins and a 1.14 ERA through his first four starts. It puts him in some special company.

19) Tampa Bay Rays ⬆️

Last week: 24

The Rays are a big riser after winning five straight, including a three-game sweep of the Padres this weekend where they allowed just three runs.

20) Athletics ⬆️

Last week: 23

Yes, the Athletics’ offense is fun and interesting (welcome Nick Kurtz!), but Luis Severino is doing exactly what the club was hoping for when they signed him to a team record three-year, $67 million contract this offseason. He’s posted a 3.49 ERA over his first six starts with the team, and has gone at least six innings in five of them.

21) Toronto Blue Jays ⬇️

Last week: 13

The Blue Jays have lost seven out of their last eight and saw Kevin Gausman get ejected after needing 53 pitches to get through the third inning against the Yankees on Sunday. It was a stunning total in a world where workloads and pitching counts are often the cause of the day for MLB franchises.

22) Washington Nationals ⬆️

Last week: 25

The Nationals had a pair of walkoff wins against the first-place Mets this weekend (including an impressive comeback on Sunday) and even turned a questionable triple play, but it’s the tarp monster that I can’t stop thinking about.

23) Los Angeles Angels ⬇️

Last week: 18

Many suspected that the Angels’ early-season success wasn’t built to last and here we are with the club having dropped 10 out of their last 13 games.

24) St. Louis Cardinals ⬇️

Last week: 22

Given the awkwardness of the winter and the constant trade speculation, it was fair to wonder how 34-year-old Nolan Arenado would respond this season. It’s been interesting. Arenado, who hit a walkoff homer on Saturday, has nearly doubled his walk rate compared to last year while being the third-most difficult hitter to strike out.

25) Baltimore Orioles ⬇️

Last week: 20

While the Orioles’ rotation was expected to be on shaky ground, the thought was that the offense would still be potent. Well, they have posted a .677 OPS as a team so far, which checks in below the Nationals. It’s no surprise that they’ve lost six out of their last seven.

26) Minnesota Twins

Last week: 26

Rookie Luke Keaschall gave the Twins a shot in the arm for their depleted lineup, but unfortunately he suffered a fractured forearm when he was hit by a pitch on Friday. At least Royce Lewis is getting closer to a return.

27) Miami Marlins ⬆️

Last week: 28

The Marlins are trying to find their way in their latest rebuild effort, so it has been fun to watch what Agustín Ramírez has been doing in recent days.

28) Pittsburgh Pirates ⬇️

Last week: 27

In addition to leading the majors with 12 stolen bases, Oneil Cruz has slugged six home runs over his last 11 games. Witness the pure destruction.

29) Chicago White Sox

Last week: 29

Recent call-up Edgar Quero isn’t drawing the attention that Agustin Ramirez is receiving, but the 22-year-old catcher is slashing .344/.462/.406 with six walks against three strikeouts through his first 11 MLB games. White Sox fans will take signs of hope where they can get it.

30) Colorado Rockies

Last week: 30

14 losses in their last 15 games, held hitless into the sixth inning by Nick Lodolo at Coors Field on Sunday. It’s starting to feel like piling on here.

Its Monday, April 28 and the Marlins (12-15) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (18-10). Edward Cabrera is slated to take the mound for Miami against Dustin May for Los Angeles.

The Marlins are coming off a 7-6 loss to the Seattle Mariners. Max Meyer pitched
4.0 innings and gave up five earned runs in the losing effort.

The Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates last night 9-2. Tyler Glasnow started on the mound for the Dodgers, but only made it one inning before he was pulled due to cramping.

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

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Game details & how to watch Marlins at Dodgers

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 10:10PM EST
• Site: Dodger Stadium
• City: Los Angeles, CA

• Network/Streaming: SportsNet LA, FanDuel Sports Network Florida

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Odds for the Marlins at the Dodgers

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Marlins (+250), Dodgers (-312)
• Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Dodgers

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Edward Cabrera vs. Dustin May
  
  • Marlins: Edward Cabrera, (0-1, 6.14 ERA)
    Last outing (vs Cincinnati Reds, 4/22) : 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
  • Dodgers: Dustin May, (1-1, 3.68 ERA)
    Last outing (vs Chicago Cubs, 4/22): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 10 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

• The Dodgers have won five successive home games with Dustin May starting
• Miami starter Edward Cabrera has walked at least two batters in each of his three starts and served up three home runs.
• With Dustin May on the mound the Dodgers have covered in all their last five home games to return 6.49 units.

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

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

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Braves (12-15) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (4-23). Bryce Elder is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Ryan Feltner for Colorado.

Yesterday Spencer Schwellenbach took the mound in a losing effort for the Braves. He pitched 6.0 innings, gave up seven hits, three earned runs, and struck out six batters. Despite losing the game 6-4, they won the series against the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1.

The Colorado Rockies lost 8-1 against the Cincinnati Reds. Bradley Blalock was on the mound for the Rockies. He pitched 4.0 innings and gave up six runs on seven hits. The Rockies have now lost five straight games.

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Game details & how to watch Braves at Rockies

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 8:40PM EST
• Site: Coors Field
• City: Denver, CO

• Network/Streaming: Rockies.TV, FanDuel Sports Network South, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast

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Odds for the Braves at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Braves (-179), Rockies (+148)
• Spread:  Braves -1.5
• Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Braves at Rockies

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Bryce Elder vs. Ryan Feltner
  
  • Braves: Bryce Elder, (0-1, 5.57 ERA)
    Last outing (vs St Louis Cardinals, 4/23): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
  • Rockies: Ryan Feltner, (0-1, 3.86 ERA)
    Last outing (vs Kansas City Royals, 4/22): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

• The Rockies have lost 9 of their last 10 games
• The Under is 12-5 in the Rockies' matchups against National League teams this season
  

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• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
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The New York Mets’ experiment with Clay Holmes is working swimmingly so far.

And the bullpen he left behind — across town in the Bronx — is still in flux.

Holmes has made the transition from closer to starter look easy, going 3-1 with a 2.64 ERA in six outings. That’s helped the Mets surge to baseball’s best record despite injuries elsewhere in the rotation and a pedestrian start by Juan Soto.

Soto is batting .248 with three home runs, and he’s not the only high-priced addition to the Mets who hasn’t peaked yet. Frankie Montas hasn’t thrown a pitch, and reliever A.J. Minter just joined him on the injured list. Sean Manaea, who came back to the Mets with a three-year, $75 million contract, hasn’t pitched yet either because of an oblique strain.

But Holmes, who saved 30 games for the New York Yankees last year before signing a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets, has been a solid addition. Despite the injuries to Montas and Manaea, New York boasts a major league-best 2.36 ERA from its starters. Kodai Senga has a 1.26 ERA, and Tylor Megill (1.74), Griffin Canning (3.12) and David Peterson (3.29) have done their part as well.

The Mets’ offense hasn’t yet produced as expected, but spending the money ($54 million for two years) to keep Pete Alonso is working out nicely. He’s hitting .333 and is second in the National League with 26 RBIs.

The Yankees, meanwhile, lead the AL East. They replaced Holmes as their closer late last season, putting Luke Weaver in that role. Then they acquired Devin Williams from Milwaukee in an offseason trade. But Williams, so dominant with the Brewers, already has been relieved of his closing duties in New York after allowing 10 earned runs in his first 10 appearances.

Weaver hasn’t allowed a run all season, so it’s not as though the Yankees necessarily want Holmes back. But the Mets are happy to have him at the moment.

Line of the week

Eugenio Suárez had a game for the ages, hitting four home runs for Arizona in an 8-7, 10-inning loss to Atlanta. He was the 19th player in MLB history to hit four homers in a game and the first since J.D Martinez did it in 2017. Martinez was also with the Diamondbacks when he pulled off the feat.

Trivia time

Suárez’s big night came eight seasons after MLB’s previous four-homer game. The longest drought between four-homer games in the live ball era was nearly 15 years. One Hall of Famer did it on April 30, 1961, and another pulled it off on April 17, 1976. Who were they?

Comeback of the week

As well as they’ve been playing, the Mets did end the week with a thud when they blew a six-run seventh-inning lead in an 8-7 loss at Washington. New York had a 99% percent chance to win in the seventh, according to Baseball Savant, but Riley Adams hit a three-run homer to cap a five-run seventh for the Nationals. Washington then scored twice in the ninth to win.

Honorable mention: The Chicago Cubs trailed the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7 before Kyle Tucker hit a two-run homer in the eighth and Miguel Amaya delivered a tying solo shot with two outs in the ninth. Ian Happ led off the bottom of the 10th with an RBI single to win it 11-10.

Trivia answer

Willie Mays hit four homers in a game in 1961, and Mike Schmidt did it 15 years later.

It's Monday, April 28 and the Tigers (18-10) are in Houston to take on the Astros (14-13). Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Ronel Blanco for Houston.

Houston is coming off a 7-3 win over Kansas City that broke a two-game losing streak that featured zero runs scored. Houston is 8-1 when they score at least five runs compared to 6-12 when they do not. Detroit is coming off a three-game series sweep over Baltimore and riding a four-game winning streak. The Tigers held its opponents to zero runs in two of the last four games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.

Game details & how to watch Tigers at Astros

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 8:10 PM EST
• Site: Minute Maid Park
• City: Houston, TX
• Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, SCHN2

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Odds for the Tigers at the Astros

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Tigers (-115), Astros (-105)
• Spread:  Tigers -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for the Tigers at Astros

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Jack Flaherty vs. Ronel Blanco
  
  • Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (1-2, 2.63 ERA)
    Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
  • Astros: Ronel Blanco, (2-2, 5.01 ERA)
    Last outing: Innings 6.2 Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Under 8.0 runs between Houston and Detroit:

"While Houston and Detroit are both coming off 7-0 wins yesterday, I'd have to lean the Under between these teams. The Astros offense has been hit or miss over the past week and the Tigers have played low-scoring games all season due to excellent pitching (2.80 ERA, 2nd-best). Houston has seen their pitching succeed with the fourth-best ERA (3.18), so this one is shaping up like a low-scoring affair. I'd look at the Under 8.5 or 8.0 between Detroit and Houston."

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Monday’s game between the Tigers and the Astros:

• Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline.
• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Houston Astros 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Astros

• The Tigers have won 4 of their last 5 at AL West teams
• Each of the last 3 matchups between the Astros and the Tigers have stayed under the Total
• The Astros are up 3.58 units on the Run Line in their last 5 at home

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It’s Monday, April 28, and the Oakland Athletics (14-14) and Texas Rangers (15-13) are all set to square off from Globe Life Field in Arlington.

JP Sears and Patrick Corbin are set to take the mound for the A's versus Rangers matchup where both teams are coming off road games. The Rangers lost 3-2 at the Giants yesterday on a little-league home run, while the Athletics beat the White Sox 3-2 in extra innings.

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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Rangers

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 8:05 PM EST
• Site: Globe Life Field
• City: Arlington, TX
• Network/Streaming: NBCSCA, RSN

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Odds for the Athletics at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Athletics (-108), Rangers (-111)
• Spread:  Rangers 1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Rangers

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: JP Sears vs. Patrick Corbin
  
  • Athletics: JP Sears, (3-2, 3.21 ERA)
    Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 5 Strikeouts
  • Rangers: Patrick Corbin, (2-0, 3.77 ERA)
    Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) leans the Athletic in the First Five Innings because of Patrick Corbin:

"Over the last four years, there are pitchers worth fading that have made me money like Zack Greinke, Keegan Akin, and Patrick Corbin come to mind. While Corbin is 2-0 through three starts, he's allowed 5, 5, and 7 hits without going past 16 outs. The Rangers lost on the road dramatically yesterday and I don't think Corbin is the guy to motivate or dominate on the mound. I'd only look at the Athletics to win this game or lead/tie after the first five innings, plus this will be the second time the A's face Corbin."

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

• 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 Oakland Athletics 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Athletics at Rangers

• At home this season the Rangers have won 3 of 3 games following a defeat
• 12 of the Rangers' last 13 home games stayed under the Total
• It has been 3 games since the Rangers last failed to cover the Run Line

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Cardinals (12-16) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (15-13).

Andre Pallante is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati.

St. Louis comes to Ohio following a successful weekend at home against Milwaukee. The Cards won two of the three games. They did lose, however, yesterday. Erick Fedde was atrocious yesterday giving up all seven runs in a 7-1 loss in just 5.2 innings. The Reds swept the Rockies in Denver this past weekend. Sunday, they won 8-1. Nick Lodolo threw seven innings of shutout ball to pick up his third win of the season.

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Game details & how to watch Cardinals at Reds

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 6:40PM EST
• Site: Great American Ball Park
• City: Cincinnati, OH
• Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, FDSNOH, MLBN

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Reds

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Cardinals (+104), Reds (-124)
• Spread:  Reds 1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Reds

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Andre Pallante vs. Nick Martinez
  
  • Cardinals: Andre Pallante (2-1, 4.05 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/22 at Atlanta - 4.1IP, 4ER, 7H, 3BB, 1K
  • Reds: Nick Martinez (0-3, 5.40 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/22 at Miami - 5.2IP, 2ER, 5H, 2BB, 4Ks

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

• The Reds have a winning record (4-1) in their last 5 games
• The Under is 4-1 in the Reds' last 5 games
• The Cardinals have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games
• Cardinals' games have cashed to the UNDER in 3 of their last 4 events
• Elly De La Cruz is riding an 11-game hitting streak (15-44)

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

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Twins (12-16) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (15-12).

Bailey Ober is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Gavin Williams for Cleveland.

The Guardians lost two of three to the Red Sox over the weekend. Yesterday, they were blitzed, 13-3. Cleveland picked up eight hits on the afternoon including a three-run home run from Nolan Jones in the loss. The Twins swept the Angels in the Twin Cities this weekend and have now won five of their last six games. Yesterday, Joe Ryan threw seven shutout innings and struck out 11 Guardians to earn his second win of the season in a 5-0 win for the Twins.

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Game details & how to watch Twins at Guardians

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 6:10PM EST
• Site: Progressive Field
• City: Cleveland, OH
• Network/Streaming: MNNT, CLEG

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Odds for the Twins at the Guardians

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Twins (+100), Guardians (-120)
• Spread:  Guardians -1.5
• Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Guardians

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Bailey Ober vs. Gavin Williams
  
  • Twins:Bailey Ober (2-1, 5.04 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/22 vs. White Sox - 6IP, 1ER, 8H, 1BB, 6Ks
  • Guardians:Gavin Williams (2-1, 4.15 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/21 vs, Yankees - 6.1IP, 2ER, 7H, 2BB, 8Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Twins at Guardians

• The Guardians have won 7 of their last 8 home games against the Twins
• The Under is 4-1 in the Twins' last 5 games against AL Central teams
• The Twins have covered the Run Line in their last 3 games against the Guardians
• Carlos Correa enjoyed a strong weekend at the plate against the Angels collecting 6 hits in 11 ABs (.545)
• Steven Kwan is riding a 10-game hitting streak (16-40)

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• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Mets (19-9) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (13-15).

Griffin Canning is slated to take the mound for New York against Trevor Williams for Washington.

The Mets blew a seven-run lead yesterday losing to the Nationals, 8-7. Washington scored seven runs in the final three innings to gain the win. Riley Adams sparked the comeback with a three-run home run in the bottom of the seventh off of Jose Butto. Washington has taken two of the first three in this four-game series against New York.

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

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Game details & how to watch Mets at Nationals

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 4:05PM EST
• Site: Nationals Park
• City: Washington, DC
• Network/Streaming: SNY, MASN2, MLBN

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Odds for the Mets at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Mets (-158), Nationals (+133)
• Spread:  Mets -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mets at Nationals

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Griffin Canning vs. Trevor Williams
  
  • Mets: Griffin Canning (3-1, 3.12 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/22 vs. Philadelphia - 5IP, 1ER, 7H, 1BB, 5Ks
  • Nationals: Trevor Williams (1-2, 5.11 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/23 vs. Baltimore - 5IP, 1ER, 6H, 1BB, 5Ks

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

• On the road the Mets have won 6 of their last 7 games they have played following a defeat
• The Over is 6-2-1 in the Nationals' divisional matchups this season
• The Mets are 15-13 on the Run Line this season
• Nationals' games have gone 6-1-1 to the UNDER in their last 8 games

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• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
• Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Its Monday, April 28 and the Yankees (17-11) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (10-17).

Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against Tomoyuki Sugano for Baltimore.

The Yankees won two of three against Toronto over the weekend. Their wins came yesterday as they swept a doubleheader following Saturday's rainout. New York outscored Toronto by a combined 16-3 yesterday. Paul Goldschmidt picked up another two hits in four trips to the plate to pace the Yankees to an 11-2 win in the first game and Trent Grisham continued his strong start to the season going 1-2 with a home run in the 5-1 win in the nightcap.

The Orioles were swept over the weekend by Detroit in Motown losing the three games by a combined score of 17-5. Gunnar Henderson is showing signs of breaking out of his season-opening funk. The shortstop went 4-13 in the series.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Orioles

• Date: Monday, April 28, 2025
• Time: 6:35PM EST
• Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
• City: Baltimore, MD
• Network/Streaming: YES, MASN

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Odds for the Yankees at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Monday:

• Moneyline: Yankees (-120), Orioles (+100)
• Spread:  Yankees -1.5
• Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Orioles

• Pitching matchup for April 28, 2025: Will Warren vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
  
  • Yankees: Will Warren (1-0, 4.79 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/22 at Cleveland - 5IP, 2ER, 3H, 1BB, 5K
  • Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (2-1, 3.54 ERA)
    Last outing: 4/23 at Washington - 7IP, 3ER, 5H, 0BB, 1K

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

• The Yankees are 5-2 against AL East teams this season
• The Over is 7-2 in the Orioles' games against AL East teams this season
• The Yankees have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.75 units
• Anthony Volpe had a good series at the plate against Toronto picking up 5 hits in 10 ABs
• Aaron Judge picked up a hit in each of the three games against Toronto but going 4-12 dropped his batting average to .409

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• Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
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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: 23 G, .313/.451/.588, 5 HR, 2 SB, 21 BB, 21 SO at Triple-A Worcester.

Anthony continues to hit for average, hit for power and get on base at an exceptional clip with the Triple-A Red Sox. The outfielder has been especially good over the last week-plus, and he’s hitting .353/.465/.706 over his last 10 games with three homers and eight free passes. He isn’t running, but that’s not a big part of Anthony’s game, and it doesn’t need to be if he’s maxing out in those other categories. The Red Sox have no room at the inn, but that’s not going to matter soon if Anthony keeps hitting like this. He should be rostered now, because it’s going to be very hard to get him later if you don’t.

2. Jordan Lawlar, INF, Arizona Diamondbacks

2025 stats: 26 G, .356/.451/.644, 5 HR, 12 SB, 16 BB, 29 SO at Triple-A Reno.

Lawlar, as the kids once said, is “on one” right now. He’s picked up multiple hits in five of his last six games, and over that same 10-game sample as Anthony he’s slashing .382/.482/.647 and he’s added eight stolen bases for good measure. It’s easy to forget how talented Lawlar is because he played so little in 2024, but what he’s done in 2025 -- even in a small sample size of a month -- cannot be ignored. Whenever the Diamondbacks decide to make him part of their roster, fantasy managers should do the same if they can.

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

2025 stats: 19 G, .256/.361/.500, 4 HR, 1 SB, 15 BB, 25 SO at Triple-A Norfolk.

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Mayo hasn’t homered since April 15, but he’s shown that he’s capable of being more than a one-category player in that timeframe. He’s picked up two hits in three of his last four contests, and he’s seen his batting average raise 31 points since Tax Day. The reason Mayo is considered one of the top prospects in baseball is largely based on his impressive power from the right side, but also because that power has a chance to play since there are other tools that will allow it too. Mayo needs to either change organizations or for Baltimore to make some significant roster changes -- be it via injury or trade -- but even with his ugly line with the team in 2024, fantasy managers should pounce on adding him when Baltimore gives him a shot.

4. Bubba Chandler, RHP, Pittsburgh Pirates

2025 stats: 5 G, 20.1 IP, 1.33 ERA, .106 BAA, 6 BB, 27 SO at Triple-A Indianapolis. 

Chandler was once again impressive in his latest start with five scoreless innings, one hit allowed and four strikeouts against Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. The right-hander has not allowed more than two runs in any outing thus far this year, and while he’s not missing bats at an exceptional rate, there’s more than enough punchouts to go with weak contact and a lack of self-inflicted damage to be excited about what he’s doing in the International League. Chandler should be up soon, and while the Pirates may not provide a ton of win chances, his stuff is good enough to roster him and adding him to lineups against all but the best teams in the sport.

5. Marcelo Mayer, SS, Boston Red Sox

2025 stats: 19 G, .280/.324/.548, 7 HR, 1 SB, 7 BB, 20 SO at Triple-A Worcester.

We need a new name with Nick Kurtz already in the majors, and while there are a few decent candidates, I’m adding another Boston prospect in Mayer. The former fourth-overall pick has the tools to hit for both average and power from the left side, and he’s done just that -- particularly the latter -- to begin the 2025 season with Worcester. The reason Mayer ranks this ‘low’ is because Boston just doesn’t seem to have an open spot for him, but it’s the same thing with Anthony; when the Red Sox feel he’s ready to help, they’re going to find a place for him to play. It’s not quite the upside of the names above, but there’s still a lot to like about his chances of making a fantasy impact when he gets that call.

Around the minors:

There are a plethora of quality shortstop prospects at the lower levels, but Leo De Vries might be the best of them from a fantasy perspective. Despite being just 18 until October, the Padres gave him an assignment with High-A Fort Wayne and he’s picked up nine extra-base hits, three homers and forged an .854 OPS over his 17 games with the TinCaps. A switch-hitter, De Vries has the potential for plus power from both sides of the plate, but it’s his pitch-recognition skills and smooth swing that make his hit tool the best in his skill set. He also has plus speed, and shouldn’t have an issue sticking at shortstop. De Vries is a couple years away, but there’s a great chance he’s a five-category player when he’s ready to roll in the latter part of the decade.

Bryce Eldridge was finally able to make his season debut after missing the first few weeks of the campaign with a wrist injury, and he homered in his first at-bat back. He’s gone just 1-for-12 since that, but the most important thing is the 20-year-old first baseman is back on the field for Double-A Richmond. A 6-foot-7 left-handed hitter that was considered a two-way prospect in high school, Eldridge has enormous power from his enormous frame, and he makes enough hard contact to suggest that he’ll hit for a decent average even with strikeouts basically a guarantee. He’s limited to first base so the bat is going to have to max out, but if it does, we’re talking about a 35-plus homer hitter who gets on base at a high clip and registers an average that won’t kill you. That’s obviously a very valuable fantasy prospect, and it’s one that could make his debut in the majors this summer.

George Lombard Jr. was the Yankees first-round pick back in 2023, and his first season didn’t go very well as seen in a .672 OPS over 110 games at the Low- and High-A levels. He was assigned to High-A Hudson Valley to begin 2025, and at least over the first month, things have gone better. Much better, in fact, with a slash of .306/.494/.452 over 62 at-bats with nine stolen bases in his first 19 games. The son of former top prospect George Lombard, Lombard Jr. has outstanding athleticism, but also a strong baseball acumen with the willingness to draw walks and put his speed into play. The power is still a work in progress, but both that tool and his hit project to be average; with a chance for plus in the latter. He’s a very strong defensive player, and there’s plenty of time for his skills to develop as a player who doesn’t turn 20 until June. Lombard Jr. needs to be on the roster radar in dynasty leagues as a player who could help in multiple categories in a few years.

Moises Ballesteros is one of the top catching prospects in baseball, and to say he’s playing like it right now is the understatement of understatements. After reaching four times against Louisville on Sunday with two hits and two walks, he’s now slashing an unrealistic .414/.475/.586 over 22 games with two homers and 10 extra-base hits. Ballesteros has exceptional bat-to-ball skills, and the 21-year-old has enough power to turn on mistakes for 15-to-20 homer seasons with plenty of doubles. He’s considered a below-average defender, but not so bad that he has no chance of sticking at the position. The Cubs have gotten quality production out of Carson Kelly so far, but when Kelly starts playing like, well, Carson Kelly, the Cubs should turn to Ballesteros. Fantasy managers might want to do the same when that occurs at some point in 2025.