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Mets' Sean Manaea snakebit in first rehab start with High-A Brooklyn

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea pitched in his first rehab start on Friday, and it was tough sledding for the southpaw.

Pitching in game action for the first time since March, Manaea got off to an inauspicious start with High-A Brooklyn. After striking out the leadoff hitter on four pitches, Manaea allowed back-to-back singles. After hitting the next batter to load the bases, he got a fly out to secure the second out. T.J. White, the sixth batter in the inning, grounded to shortstop Marco Vargas, but the Brooklyn infielder threw the ball away. They ruled the play a hit, and had the runners advancing on the throwing error.

The next batter singled to score the fourth run of the inning before Manaea got his second strikeout of the game to put an end to the first inning. It took 26 pitches to get through the opening frame, but the defense behind him did him no favors.

Manaea's second inning was much better. He got the leadoff man to fly out before another fielding error allowed a runner to reach first. Manaea got the next batter to ground out, and his night was done with two outs in the inning.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that they expected Manaea to get two "ups" and throw around 35 pitches, and that's exactly how far they went with the left-hander.

Manaea threw 36 pitches (26 strikes) in his 1.2 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on four hits, no walks and striking out two.

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Giants players lament ‘dangerous' fan incident in win over Braves

Giants players lament ‘dangerous' fan incident in win over Braves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

SAN FRANCISCO – For years fans across the country in major league ballparks have relished the idea of throwing balls hit for home runs back onto the field, as if that would take the run off the board. It’s a tradition that gets played out every year at every ballpark, and home fans bask in glory when they do it.

As the saying goes, it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt. And that’s the type of situation that arose in the fourth inning of San Francisco’s 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday night at Oracle Park, a moment in the game that Giants infielder Tyler Fitzgerald described as ‘dangerous.’

With the Braves batting in the fourth inning, Sean Murphy hit a sacrifice fly to right field. Mike Yastrzemski made the catch then fired a throw back into the infield as Matt Olson rounded third base.

When Olson got near home plate as Yastrzemski’s throw was coming in, a second ball was tossed out of the stands, went over the protective netting behind home plate and landed on the field.

Olson scored but there was understandable confusion on the field in the moments immediately following the play.

“That’s a first,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said. “I’ve never seen that before. I don’t know where it came from and I don’t know what the rule is. It didn’t affect the play but it was extremely odd to see another baseball come on the field.”

Umpires met to discuss the play, although it wasn’t clear what they were talking about or what they could do if they determined the second ball had an effect on the play.

Ultimately play resumed without any changes.

It’s unknown whether security or police caught the offender, but there was plenty of outcry on social media about the incident.

Hayden Birdsong, the Giants starting pitcher Friday, was near the mound when the play happened and acknowledged that it confused him momentarily.

“Honestly I didn’t see it (initially),” Birdsong said. “I thought it was the ball that was thrown home and I was like, ‘Why is the ball way out here?’ Then I realized (catcher Patrick Bailey) had the other one.”

On a night filled with strange and unique moments – two runners picked off base and a third caught stealing, for example – whoever threw the ball onto the field took the cake.

It’s certainly no laughing matter. As Fitzgerald pointed out, the second ball could have easily hit one of his teammates on the field. “Then I would have been (angry),” Fitz said.

In some ways the incident can be viewed light-hearted, a fan having fun. On the other hand, the potential for injury – let alone mass confusion on the field because play was ongoing – was serious. The person who threw the ball, if ever identified, should have their rights to any further games taken away and they should be permanently banned from Oracle Park.

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Ben Rice is obviously staying with Yankees once Giancarlo Stanton returns — here’s how it might work

Let’s get this out of the way: Ben Rice is staying with the Yankees once Giancarlo Stanton returns from the injured list. Obviously.

Only four MLB players are hitting the ball harder than Rice this season, as measured by average exit velocity: Oneil Cruz, Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Pete Alonso. Rice is closer to gracing the cover of “MLB: The Show” than he is to earning a trip to Scranton.

But the team will have a redundancy at designated hitter once it activates Stanton, which could come as soon as late next week. Stanton, out since spring training with tendinitis in both elbows, is expected to begin a minor league rehab assignment early in the week. Barring physical setbacks, he shouldn’t need many games before he is ready for the big leagues.

Once that happens, Yankees brass will face two challenges. The front office will have to figure out how to get Stanton back on the roster without optioning Rice, and Aaron Boone and his staff will have to find playing time for both.

The first problem is the easier of the two: assuming that everyone currently healthy remains so when Stanton returns, the Yankees can simply designate either Pablo Reyes or Oswald Peraza for assignment.

Peraza could have an edge to stay because he has more experience at shortstop, and every team needs a backup at that position (Jazz Chisholm Jr. has played 47 MLB games at shortstop and could slide over in an emergency).

It does not seem that the Yankees are seriously considering splashier roster moves, like designating DJ LeMahieu for assignment or optioning J.C. Escarra to make Rice one of the team’s two catchers. Jasson Dominguez has options, but his spot is not at risk, either.

Once Stanton arrives, Boone will have to find a way to play Stanton, Rice and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt regularly -- say, at least two out of every three games.

He can begin by easing Stanton in and using Rice against right-handed pitching. Beyond that, he can move Rice between first base and DH. Rice, a catcher by trade, had continued to work at that position before games with catching coordinator Tanner Swanson. He could start at catcher occasionally, but Escarra is Austin Wells' backup and shouldn’t see his playing time significantly reduced.

Rice recently took ground balls at third base, but he is not a candidate to play there. The Yankees do not plan to use Rice at any defensive position other than first base and catcher.

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Mets' Francisco Lindor feeling 'a little bit better,' could return to lineup Saturday

Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was left out of Friday's lineup against the Rockies as he continues to nurse a fractured pinky toe.

It's the second consecutive game Lindor will not start, and manager Carlos Mendoza provided an update on his superstar's condition prior to the series opener in Colorado.

"A little bit better," he said of Lindor's condition. "Did some running, feeling his fracture. He’s going to continue to feel it. Was doing some cage drills and all that. Maybe we have some type of availability today."

Lindor was seen on the field doing some running and speaking with Mendoza and the Mets' training staff in warmups. While the shortstop wasn't penciled in on Friday, the talk left Mendoza encouraged about his player's availability this weekend. 

"I feel a little bit better today than how I felt yesterday," he said. "Watching him today, talking to him, I wouldn’t be surprised he’s in the lineup tomorrow or the next day."

In Lindor's place, Mendoza put rookie Ronny Mauricio at shortstop. The Mets prospect has started two games since being called up this week, both at third base. The Mets skipper explained that while they have put the work to teach Mauricio third base, his ability to hit from both sides gave him the leg up over Luisangel Acuna.

"Wanted to get a switch-hitter there," Mendoza explained. "This is his natural position. When he started playing his rehab games this year we put him at short. Adding another switch-hitter to the lineup and give him an opportunity."

In two games, Mauricio has yet to get a hit (0-8).

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Start of Friday's Yankees-Red Sox game delayed due to rain

The Yankees' series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Friday night will not start on time due to rain.

The team later announced the delay would be relatively short, with a new start time of 7:30 p.m.

Right-hander Will Warren (5.19 ERA, 1.423 WHIP in 52 innings) was set to make his 13th start of the season as he looks to bounce back from his worst outing of the season, when he allowed seven runs on six hits and four walks in just 1.1 innings Saturday at the Dodgers.

“He’s a confident kid and in a good spot," Yanks manager Aaron Boone said ahead of the series opener. "[Warren] is in the middle of what I think is a very good year and a year of growth for him. He’s had his bumps in the road along the way, a lot of those early. And since then, has been very good until his last one. But I expect him to go out and get after it, and certainly has the stuff to be successful.”

The visitors are set to start righty Walker Buehler (4.44 ERA, 1.307 WHIP in 46.2 innings) to make his 10th start in his debut season with Boston.

“A lot of really good young players, a lot of team speed, and we’re gonna see some good pitching this weekend, starting with Buehler tonight," Boone said of the Red Sox.

On the starter, who got the final three outs in Game 5 as Los Angeles clinched the World Series in The Bronx last October, the skipper said he expected him to show off his big arsenal and really mix in his pitches.

“He’s gonna throw a little bit of everything at you," Boone said. "He’s gonna work the edges a little bit, so get him on the plate and hit our pitches. That’s gonna be key."

First pitch was originally scheduled for 7:05 p.m., but the tarp covered the field ten minutes before 6 p.m. as thunder and rain descended upon The Bronx.

The Yankees (38-23) hold a 5.0 game lead in the AL East and are 9.5 games ahead of the fourth-placed Red Sox (30-34).

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What we learned as Giants outlast Braves in thrilling extra-inning win

What we learned as Giants outlast Braves in thrilling extra-inning win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SAN FRANCISCO – Talk about a crazy way to get a walk-off win.

Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a two-out wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Giants a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park on Friday night.

It was a wacky but fitting end to a game during which the Giants flipped the tables on just about everything they had been doing this season.

San Francisco’s pitching, which has shouldered the bulk of the load this season, suffered through a tough evening as starter Hayden Birdsong struggled with his command and normally reliable reliever Ryan Walker was tagged for a momentum-changing home run by Braves slugger Matt Olson in the seventh inning.

Conversely, Camilo Doval shook off a month’s worth of ups and downs and struck out the side in the ninth inning.

Things were a little more encouraging at the plate, too.

With a history of failing to generate much offense this season, San Francisco opened with three runs in the first inning against Atlanta, the second-most runs put up in the opening frame by the Giants this season.

Leadoff hitter Heliot Ramos had three hits and scored a run. Wilmer Flores also had two hits and scored twice. Fan favorite Jung Hoo Lee reached base three times (single, two walks) and Dominic Smith drove in two runs.

Birdsong’s fourth start since being taken out of the bullpen didn’t go very far, primarily due to a heavy pitch count. The Braves were patient at the plate, forcing Birdsong deep into counts which quickly depleted him on the mound.

Birdsong allowed just two hits and two runs to go with five strikeouts before his night ended in the middle of the fifth inning.

Tristan Beck followed Birdsong and retired four batters before Ryan Walker took over.

Walker got Ronald Acuna Jr. to strike out swinging to end the sixth then ran into immediate trouble in the seventh. Austin Riley singled leading off the inning before Olson crushed an 0-1 slider over the brick wall in right field to tie the game at 4-4.

The game was paused briefly in the fourth inning when someone in the stands threw a baseball onto the field at the same time the Braves scored a run on Michael Harris II’s RBI single.

Here are the takeaways from Friday’s game:

Let’s Get It Started

The Giants’ offensive struggles over the past month have been well-documented, which made their first inning against the Braves impressive.

San Francisco began the inning with three consecutive singles, with Wilmer Flores’ bloop hit to right driving in Heliot Ramos. Dominic Smith added a sacrifice fly and Flores later scored on a wild pitch.

It’s the third time this season that the Giants have put up three runs or more in the first inning. Their season-high for runs in the first inning is five, which they put up against the New York Yankees in a six-inning rain-shortened game on April 11.

Hayden’s Control Issues

For most of the season Birdsong has done a fine job of not giving up free passes but the right-hander wasn’t able to sustain that against the Braves, which wound up being a big reason for his early exit after 4 1/3 innings.

Birdsong missed his target much of the night, throwing only 52 of 93 pitches for strikes, while matching his career-high of five walks.

To put that in perspective, Birdsong had given up 12 walks all season and just four in his previous five starts.

Baserunning Blunders

The Giants did a solid job of getting men on base. Keeping them there was another matter altogether and a big reason that the Orange and Black went quiet over the final half of the game.

Heliot Ramos singled leading off the eight but was thrown out trying to steal second base. The following batter, Lee, drew a walk but was promptly erased after being picked off by Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel. In the eighth, Fitzgerald reached on a two-out single but was picked off by Braves pitcher Pierce Johnson.

For a team that has struggled to score this season, the Giants have no reason to let up in situations like that. Rhose mistakes were magnified in a game this close.

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What we learned as Giants outlast Braves in thrilling extra-inning win

What we learned as Giants outlast Braves in thrilling extra-inning win originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

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SAN FRANCISCO – Talk about a crazy way to get a walk-off win.

Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a two-out wild pitch in the bottom of the 10th inning, giving the Giants a 5-4 win over the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park on Friday night.

It was a wacky but fitting end to a game during which the Giants flipped the tables on just about everything they had been doing this season.

San Francisco’s pitching, which has shouldered the bulk of the load this season, suffered through a tough evening as starter Hayden Birdsong struggled with his command and normally reliable reliever Ryan Walker was tagged for a momentum-changing home run by Braves slugger Matt Olson in the seventh inning.

Conversely, Camilo Doval shook off a month’s worth of ups and downs and struck out the side in the ninth inning.

Things were a little more encouraging at the plate, too.

With a history of failing to generate much offense this season, San Francisco opened with three runs in the first inning against Atlanta, the second-most runs put up in the opening frame by the Giants this season.

Leadoff hitter Heliot Ramos had three hits and scored a run. Wilmer Flores also had two hits and scored twice. Fan favorite Jung Hoo Lee reached base three times (single, two walks) and Dominic Smith drove in two runs.

Birdsong’s fourth start since being taken out of the bullpen didn’t go very far, primarily due to a heavy pitch count. The Braves were patient at the plate, forcing Birdsong deep into counts which quickly depleted him on the mound.

Birdsong allowed just two hits and two runs to go with five strikeouts before his night ended in the middle of the fifth inning.

Tristan Beck followed Birdsong and retired four batters before Ryan Walker took over.

Walker got Ronald Acuna Jr. to strike out swinging to end the sixth then ran into immediate trouble in the seventh. Austin Riley singled leading off the inning before Olson crushed an 0-1 slider over the brick wall in right field to tie the game at 4-4.

The game was paused briefly in the fourth inning when someone in the stands threw a baseball onto the field at the same time the Braves scored a run on Michael Harris II’s RBI single.

Here are the takeaways from Friday’s game:

Let’s Get It Started

The Giants’ offensive struggles over the past month have been well-documented, which made their first inning against the Braves impressive.

San Francisco began the inning with three consecutive singles, with Wilmer Flores’ bloop hit to right driving in Heliot Ramos. Dominic Smith added a sacrifice fly and Flores later scored on a wild pitch.

It’s the third time this season that the Giants have put up three runs or more in the first inning. Their season-high for runs in the first inning is five, which they put up against the New York Yankees in a six-inning rain-shortened game on April 11.

Hayden’s Control Issues

For most of the season Birdsong has done a fine job of not giving up free passes but the right-hander wasn’t able to sustain that against the Braves, which wound up being a big reason for his early exit after 4 1/3 innings.

Birdsong missed his target much of the night, throwing only 52 of 93 pitches for strikes, while matching his career-high of five walks.

To put that in perspective, Birdsong had given up 12 walks all season and just four in his previous five starts.

Baserunning Blunders

The Giants did a solid job of getting men on base. Keeping them there was another matter altogether and a big reason that the Orange and Black went quiet over the final half of the game.

Heliot Ramos singled leading off the eight but was thrown out trying to steal second base. The following batter, Lee, drew a walk but was promptly erased after being picked off by Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel. In the eighth, Fitzgerald reached on a two-out single but was picked off by Braves pitcher Pierce Johnson.

For a team that has struggled to score this season, the Giants have no reason to let up in situations like that. Rhose mistakes were magnified in a game this close.

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Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead

SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Braves have called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century.

The Braves selected Kimbrel from Triple-A Gwinnett and recalled left-hander Dylan Dodd before opening a road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night. Atlanta placed right-hander Daysbel Hernández on the 15-day injured list with right forearm inflammation, retroactive to Thursday, and traded right-hander Scott Blewett to Baltimore for cash considerations to make room on the roster.

The moves come a day after the Braves blew a 10-4 lead in the ninth inning at Arizona and lost 11-10. It was the first time the Braves lost a game after leading by at least six runs in the ninth since July 17, 1973, against the New York Mets, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. Atlanta had won 766 straight games with a six-run lead at the end of the eighth inning, Elias said.

Kimbrel is set to make his first appearance for the Braves since being traded to San Diego just before the 2015 season opener. Kimbrel spent his first five seasons in the big leagues with Atlanta, leading the league in saves each year from 2011-14. His 186 saves are the most ever for a Braves pitcher.

Kimbrel has pitched for several teams the last decade and spent the 2024 season with Baltimore, going 7-5 with a 5.33 ERA and 23 saves before being cut in September.

Kimbrel signed a minor league deal with Atlanta in March and was 1-1 with two saves, a 3.00 ERA and 23 strikeouts in 18 innings over 18 outings at Double-A Columbus and Gwinnett.

The Orioles also reinstated outfielder Ramón Laureano, who had been on the injured list for a couple weeks because of a sprained ankle, and designated outfielder Jordyn Adams for assignment to make room for Blewett, who will start his second stint with Baltimore this season.

Blewett is 2-0 with a 3.91 ERA in 15 games for the Orioles, Braves and Twins this season.

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WATCH: Mayer goes deep at Yankee Stadium for first career HR

WATCH: Mayer goes deep at Yankee Stadium for first career HR originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Marcelo Mayer is on the board.

In the fifth inning of Friday’s series opener against the New York Yankees in the Bronx, Mayer took Will Warren deep for the first home run of his MLB career.

The Yankees led 7-1 following Mayer’s solo blast, but it still had to feel special for the Red Sox’ top infield prospect. The 22-year-old has experienced some growing pains since being called up to the majors, entering Friday with a .188 batting average and .507 OPS through his first nine games with Boston.

Mayer’s smooth left-handed swing is expected to play a key role in the Red Sox’ future success. Selected fourth overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, hit well at every level in the minors. Before his promotion, he slashed .271/.347/.471 with nine homers and a league-leading 43 RBI in 43 games at Triple-A Worcester.

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Blue Jays at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6, and the Blue Jays (33-29) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (34-28). Paxton Schultz is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Bailey Ober for Minnesota.

The Blue Jays are one of the hottest teams in the MLB. They have won eight of their last 10 games and are now 5.5 games back of the New York Yankees.

Despite Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s 0-5 poor outing, the Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 9-1 last night.

Let's 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 Blue Jays at Twins

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Target Field
  • City: Minneapolis, MN
  • Network/Streaming: Twins.TV, Sportsnet ONE

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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Twins

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Blue Jays (+120), Twins (-141)
  • Spread:  Twins -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Twins

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Paxton Schultz vs. Bailey Ober
    • Blue Jays: Paxton Schultz, (0-0, 1.84 ERA)
      Last outing (Philadelphia Phillies, 6/3): 1.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Twins: Bailey Ober, (4-1, 3.48 ERA)
      Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 5/31): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Twins

  • The Blue Jays have won 8 of their last 10 games
  • 7 of the Blue Jays' last 8 matchups against American League teams have gone under the Total
  • The Twins have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.09 units

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Blue Jays and the Twins

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday's game between the Blue Jays and the Twins:

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Dodgers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6, and the Dodgers (38-25) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (34-28). Justin Wrobleski is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Sonny Gray for St. Louis.

Last night, the Dodgers' three runs in the bottom of the eighth were enough to beat the New York Mets 6-5.

The Dodgers have a 2.0 game lead in the tough NL West. With the San Diego Padres heavy on their heels, the Dodgers have won six of their last 10 games.

Let's 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 Dodgers at Cardinals

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:15PM EST
  • Site: Busch Stadium
  • City: St. Louis, MO
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Networks Midwest, Matrix Midwest, KMOV-4, SportsNet LA

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-110), Cardinals (-108)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Cardinals

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Justin Wrobleski vs. Sonny Gray
    • Dodgers: Justin Wrobleski, (1-1, 8.00 ERA)
      Last outing (Athletics, 5/15): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Cardinals: Sonny Gray, (6-1, 3.65 ERA)
      Last outing (Texas Rangers, 5/31): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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  • The Cardinals have won 15 of their last 18 matchups against National League teams
  • The Over is 7-3 in the Dodgers' and the Cardinals' last 5 games combined
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 straight games at the Cardinals

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  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the St. Louis Cardinals 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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Mariners at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6, and the Mariners (32-29) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (28-33). Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.

In the first meetings between these two, the Mariners mini-swept the Angels. In game one, they won 5-3 and then 9-3 in the second game.

The Mariners are 1.5 games behind the Astros in the AL West, while the Angels are 5.5 games. The Angels need to get something going. They have won just three of their last 10 games.

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

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Angels

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 9:38PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network West, ROOTNW

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Odds for the Mariners at the Angels

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-148), Angels (+124)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Bryce Miller vs. Kyle Hendricks
    • Mariners: Bryce Miller, (2-4, 5.36 ERA)
      Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 5/31): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (2-6, 5.34 ERA)
      Last outing (Cleveland Indians, 5/31): 5.2 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Mariners at Angels

  • The Angels have lost 4 of their last 5 games against teams with winning records
  • 7 of the Angels' last 9 home games stayed under the Total
  • The Angels have covered the Run Line in 5 of their last 6 home matchups against the Mariners

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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Mariners and the Angels

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Los Angeles Angels 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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Padres at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Padres (35-26) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (34-29). Randy Vásquez is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chad Patrick for Milwaukee.

San Diego had its three-game winning streak snapped with two consecutive losses by two combined runs to lose the series against San Francisco, while the Brewers boast a 9-1 record over the last 10 games.

Let's 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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Padres at Brewers

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Padres at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (+124), Brewers (-147)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Randy Vásquez vs. Chad Patrick
    • Padres: Randy Vásquez, (3-4, 3.99 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.1 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Chad Patrick, (3-4, 2.97 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Padres and the Brewers

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Milwaukee Brewers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the San Diego Padres 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 Padres at Brewers

  • The Brewers have won 6 of their last 7 games at home
  • With a rest advantage over their opponents the Under has cashed in the Brewers' last 3 games
  • The Padres have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.22 units
  • San Diego is 5-1 on the ML in the past six starts for Randy Vasquez

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Astros at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

It's Friday, June 6 and the Astros (34-28) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (33-28). Colton Gordon is slated to take the mound for Houston against Logan Allen for Cleveland.

Houston is coming off a winning series against Pittsburgh and won three of the past four and eight of the last 11. Cleveland stole one win against New York but lost the series after going 3-3 against the Angels and Dodgers.

Let's 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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Astros at Guardians

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Progressive Field
  • City: Cleveland, OH
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSP, SNP

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Odds for the Astros at the Guardians

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Astros (+100), Guardians (-119)
  • Spread:  Guardians 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Astros at Guardians

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Colton Gordon vs. Logan Allen
    • Astros: Colton Gordon, (0-1, 5.95 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Guardians: Logan Allen, (3-3, 4.22 ERA)
      Last outing: 1.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the 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 Astros at Guardians

  • The Astros have won 3 straight games against the Guardians
  • The Guardians' last 3 games at home versus the Astros have stayed under the Total
  • The Guardians have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.95 units
  • Houston is 3-1 on the ML in Colton Gordon's last four starts

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Diamondbacks at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6

Its Friday, June 6 and the Diamondbacks (31-31) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (30-33). Eduardo Rodriguez is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Nick Lodolo for Cincinnati.

Arizona is on a four-game winning streak that included last night's 11-10 thriller over Atlanta. The Diamondbacks trailed 10-4 entering the top of the ninth inning and they blasted seven runs across the plate to secure the comeback.

For the Reds, their 1-4 record over the last five games is less exciting as is the 5-9 record in the previous 14 to put Cincy below .500.

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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Diamondbacks at Reds

  • Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Great American Ball Park
  • City: Cincinnati, OH
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Reds

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks (-106), Reds (-113)
  • Spread:  Reds 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Reds

  • Pitching matchup for June 6, 2025: Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Nick Lodolo
    • Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (1-3, 7.05 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Reds: Nick Lodolo, (4-4, 3.10 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Arizona Diamondbacks 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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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Diamondbacks at Reds

  • The Diamondbacks are on a 3-game win streak at the Reds
  • The Under is 24-15-2 in the Reds' matchups against National League teams this season
  • The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.92 units
  • The Reds are 1-5 on the ML in Nick Lodolo's last six starts

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