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Mets option Jared Young to Triple-A, keep Ronny Mauricio with Mark Vientos coming off IL

The Mets have decided it will be DH Jared Young who is optioned to Triple-A Syracuse to make room on the active roster for third baseman Mark Vientos to come off the IL on Friday, SNY's Andy Martino reported.

The move means both Ronny Mauricio and Brett Baty are staying with the big-league club for the series-opening game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Young heads back to Syracuse after 17 games with the Mets. He tallied seven hits in 41 at-bats (.171) with three home runs and for four RBI with a .642 OPS.

Vientos, who had been sidelined since the beginning of the month with a hamstring strain, had been off to a slow start at the plate, but should provide a boost to the lineup. And with Mauricio and Baty remaining on the roster, Vientos can see more time at DH as he eases his way back into the swing of things.

Vientos had four hits (two doubles) during the six games of his injury rehab at Triple-A. He was batting .230 with a .678 OPS over 53 games before landing on the IL.

"Mark is a big part of our team," Carlos Mendozasaid on Thursday. "We saw it in the playoffs last year, he drives the ball to all fields, gives you good at-bats, and the power is real -- if we get him going, we’re talking about a deep lineup one through nine. He’s a guy who can hit anywhere in the lineup, so it just adds to the quality of our roster."

Mauricio, who was seen as the most likely candidate to get sent down, notched four hits in his last two games, including a solo homer on Wednesday night. His average is .226 with a .676 OPS after 18 games and 62 at-bats.

"I’ve been impressed with how he’s handled the adversity," Mendoza said ahead of Thursday's game. "I haven’t been around him much because he spent all of last year rehabbing and this year.... Watching him after missing so much time and struggling, he’s being the same guy, continues to work and asks for feedback for help -- it was finally good to see a really good game from him last night, we hope to see that same version moving forward."

Baty is off to the best start of the bunch who was under consideration to go down, with eight home runs and 27 RBI and a .225/.276/.401 slash line for a .677 OPS through 60 games of the year.

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Will Red Sox trade Jarren Duran? Star OF candidly addresses rumors

Will Red Sox trade Jarren Duran? Star OF candidly addresses rumors originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Are Jarren Duran’s days with the Boston Red Sox numbered?

With the MLB trade deadline just over a month away, Duran’s name has been among the most often mentioned in rumors across the league. The 28-year-old outfielder was No. 2 on ESPN’s top 50 trade candidates list, which set his odds of being dealt at a reasonably high 25 percent.

The Red Sox’ outfield logjam increases those odds. Duran headlines a Boston outfield that also includes Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreu, Roman Anthony, and Rob Refsnyder. Trading Duran could clear a path for Anthony, MLB’s No. 1 prospect, to play every day in left field with Rafaela in center and Abreu in right.

If the Red Sox sell ahead of the deadline, the 2024 All-Star Game MVP would undoubtedly be one of their most valuable trade chips. During an appearance on Underdog’s Section 10 podcast, he addressed the possibility that his time in Boston is nearing its end.

“Honestly, the way I think about it is I have absolutely no say and no control. So why would I even give it two thoughts?” Duran said. “That’s the way I think about it.

“If it happens, I’ll probably break down crying having to say goodbye to (Rob) Refsnyder and Trevor Story and the boys. That’ll happen, but at the end of the day, it’s like, I have absolutely no control. The more I feed that into my own brain, the more it’s gonna tear me up. So I just don’t really think about it. And if it happens, it happens. But at the end of the day, I have no control.”

ESPN listed the San Diego Padres, Atlanta Braves, Cleveland Guardians, Kansas City Royals, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and New York Mets as Duran’s best fits if he’s dealt. The Padres have reportedly already shown interest in acquiring him.

Of course, if the Red Sox remain in the playoff hunt, trading Duran would be unwise. Although his 2025 campaign hasn’t been on par with his 2024 breakout, he’s still one of the club’s most talented players. He showed MVP potential last season, leading the majors in doubles (48) and triples (14) while posting 21 homers and a .834 OPS.

But if Boston’s season continues to spiral, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow will be busy fielding calls from teams willing to pay a hefty price for Duran’s services. By trading veteran slugger Rafael Devers to the Giants in a stunner, Breslow has made it clear he isn’t afraid to part ways with fan favorites if he believes it’s for the benefit of the team’s long-term outlook.

For now, Duran will look to help the Red Sox snap their five-game losing streak when they welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Fenway Park. He’ll bat leadoff in Friday’s series opener with first pitch set for 7:10 p.m. ET.

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The morning after yet another pitching injury, maybe the Mets are actually okay?

Let’s be contrarian optimists for a moment about the Mets during this highly challenging moment for the starting rotation and its health.

It’s easy to bemoan the recent run of luck after Griffin Canningcrumpled to the ground on Thursday night with a likely Achilles injury -- an event that followed Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury, Tylor Megill’s elbow injury, and the loose body discovered to be rolling around in Sean Manaea’s left elbow.

It’s like the baseball gods heard us all talking about the team’s stellar pitching and decided, on a cruel whim, to smite it.

But while pitching remains the team’s most significant concern, as we detailed earlier this week, there’s another way to view the situation the morning after the Mets lost Canning: When Senga returns in a few weeks, he will front a rotation that includes David Peterson, Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes.

Peterson has grown into a top-of-the-rotation starter. Montas’ season debut on Tuesday was a significant performance for the Mets, who saw a high-90s fastball and heavy sinker that looked anything but fringy or back-end. It changed the conversation from, “Oh crap, Montas is starting tonight,” to “Oh cool, Montas is starting tonight."

Continued health for Holmes is the key to the entire group, and the Mets know they must watch him closely.

Holmes did not recover well from his June 7 start in Colorado. He attributed that to the location of that game, which leaves many a ballplayer sore and fatigued. By all accounts, he has been healthy since, but was clearly less than satisfied with the quality of his stuff in a five-inning win on Wednesday. This bears watching.

If the team can keep Holmes right, the rotation might just remain stable. Relief pitching is a significant concern, but it was at many points last summer, too. Remember, it’s a long season. Maybe the strong performances from Dedniel Nunez and Austin Warren on Thursday can signal a slowing of the daily bullpen carousel.

The front office will, of course, look for pitching between now and the trade deadline. In the short term, prospect Blade Tidwell will be in the bullpen tonight, and in the longer term, he can slot in for Canning if the Mets decide to use him as a starter.

There is room for optimism on the offensive side, too. Juan Soto has somehow made his morose and unproductive Mets beginning seem like a distant dream. The Mets will likely seek a trade upgrade at center field.

Mark Vientos is set to return Friday night. Despite a slow start to the season, he brings the strong potential for offensive upside, as does Ronny Mauricio, who survived the roster move. According to a league source, the Mets optioned DH Jared Young after Thursday’s game and kept Mauricio. The team will find at-bats for Mauricio, Brett Baty and Vientos at the major league level, and live for the moment without a perfect DH platoon. (Jesse Winkerstarts a rehab assignment Sunday.)

It’s also easy to forget that the Mets have reclaimed first place in the National League East. The Phillies were swept in Houston this week, scoring a grand total in the series of, wait for it, one run. Baseball is weird for other good teams, too -- not just the Mets.

And the Braves left New York on Thursday night unsatisfied with a series split and a 5-2 season record against the Mets. For a team that began the season so poorly, they felt a need to fare even better while playing catch-up.

"We needed to go 7-0 against them, quite honestly," Braves manager Brian Snitker told reporters on Thursday night. "We are trying to dig out of a hole, and we need to win every series we play."

So there you have it. The Mets woke up Friday morning in Pittsburgh in a less terrible spot than it seemed.

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Marlins at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for June 27

Its Friday, June 27 and the Marlins (34-45) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (41-39). Eury Pérez is slated to take the mound for Miami against Merrill Kelly for Arizona.

Miami îs 4-0 over the last four games and 5-1 in the last six outings, while Arizona is 5-2 over the last seven games and coming off a 7-3 loss to the White Sox in a series they won 2-1.

The Diamondbacks last played the White Sox and Rockies, so this is another favorable series for the DBacks.

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 Marlins at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 9:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNFL, ARID

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Odds for the Marlins at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Marlins (+146), Diamondbacks (-174)
  • Spread:  Diamondbacks -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Marlins at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Eury Pérez vs. Merrill Kelly
    • Marlins: Eury Pérez, (0-2, 6.17 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly, (7-3, 3.39 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Arizona Diamondbacks on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • The Diamondbacks have won 6 straight games against the Marlins
  • In the Diamondbacks' home games last season with Merrill Kelly on the mound the Over was 5-2 (71%)
  • The Diamondbacks have failed to cover the Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games with a rest advantage over their opponents

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Mets' Griffin Canning injures left ankle. Manager Carlos Mendoza says ‘it looks like an Achilles’

NEW YORK — The New York Mets’ depleted pitching rotation took another hit when right-hander Griffin Canning likely suffered an Achilles injury during a non-contact play in the third inning of a 4-0 win over the Atlanta Braves.

“He’s getting an MRI, we’re waiting for the result — but it looks like an Achilles injury,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said.

The Mets initially said Canning suffered a left ankle injury when he was hurt while breaking toward the left side of the infield on Nick Allen’s one-out grounder to shortstop.

The 29-year-old Canning, who allowed one hit and struck out three, immediately began hopping on his right leg and took only a couple steps before dropping onto the field with his left leg elevated. Catcher Luis Torrens signaled for time and assistance before Allen was thrown out at first by Francisco Lindor.

“I was watching the play and before you know it, I see him on the ground,” Mendoza said. “Not a good feeling there.”

Canning covered his face with his hands as he was tended to by trainers. Mendoza and Mets infielders gathered around the pitcher as the Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr., the on-deck hitter, watched from a few steps behind.

After a couple minutes, Canning limped off the field with his arms draped around trainers.

“See him just wincing in pain and his leg in the air — for anyone to do that, when they’re not getting up by themselves, it’s obvious, you kind of know something’s not just off but really, really wrong,” Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said. “Hate to see it.”

Austin Warren relieved Canning and retired Acuña on a pop-out, stranding White at second. Warren earned the win with 2 1/3 innings of one-hit relief.

“Adrenaline kicked in right away,” Warren said.

Canning, who signed a one-year deal worth $4.25 million on Dec. 19, is 7-3 with a 3.77 ERA in 16 starts this season after going 6-13 with a 5.19 ERA for the Los Angeles Angels last season.

“Feel sorry for the guy, especially how big he’s been for us and the way he’s been throwing the ball the whole year,” Mendoza said. “He’s been pretty consistent.”

Canning is the third member of the Mets’ opening day rotation to get hurt in the last two weeks — a stretch in which New York has gone just 4-10.

Ace Kodai Senga is on the injured list after suffering a right hamstring strain reaching for an Alonso throw on June 12, while Tylor Megill hasn’t pitched since June 14 due to a right elbow sprain.

In addition, left-hander Sean Manaea, who appeared to be nearing a return from an oblique injury suffered in spring training, was diagnosed with a bone chip in his elbow following his most recent rehab appearance for Triple-A Syracuse.

Mendoza and president of baseball operations David Stearns said they hope Manaea, who received a cortisone shot, can resume his rehab.

The Mets got one starter back, when Frankie Montas tossed five scoreless innings after recovering from a lat injury suffered in spring training,

“We lost two starters very quickly with Senga and Megill and here we are now with Griff going down,” Mendoza said. “We’ve got some reinforcements coming back. Guys will step up.”

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Dodgers at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27

Its Friday, June 27 and the Dodgers (51-31) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (38-43). Dustin May is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Noah Cameron for Kansas City.

Kansas City enters on an 0-5 stretch after being winners of four consecutive, while Los Angeles is 4-0 in the last four and 10-2 in the previous 12 outings.

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 Dodgers at Royals

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: SNLA, FDSNKC, MLBN

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Royals

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-154), Royals (+129)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Dustin May vs. Noah Cameron
    • Dodgers: Dustin May, (4-5, 4.46 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Royals: Noah Cameron, (2-3, 2.08 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Dodgers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Kansas City Royals 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 Dodgers at Royals

  • The Dodgers have won their last 4 road games, while the Royals have lost 17 in 20 at home
  • 6 of the Royals' last 7 home games stayed under the Total
  • The Dodgers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.36 units
  • The Royals have lost four straight games with Cameron pitching

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Rockies at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27

It's Friday, June 27 and the Rockies (18-63) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (45-36). Kyle Freeland is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Jose Quintana for Milwaukee.

The Brewers enter hot at 6-1 in the last seven games, while the Rockies lost three straight games and six of the past seven. The Brewers have taken two out of three against the Rockies earlier this season.

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 first pitchM, 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 Rockies at Brewers

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: American Family Field
  • City: Milwaukee, WI
  • Network/Streaming: COLR, FDSNWI

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Odds for the Rockies at the Brewers

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rockies (+176), Brewers (-214)
  • Spread:  Brewers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Brewers

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Kyle Freeland vs. Jose Quintana
    • Rockies: Kyle Freeland, (1-8, 5.13 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Brewers: Jose Quintana, (5-2, 2.98 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 1 Strikeout

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Friday’s game between the Rockies 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 Colorado Rockies at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • The Brewers have won 7 of their last 9 games
  • The Under has hit in each of the Brewers' last 4 games with a rest advantage over their opponents
  • The Brewers have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.59 units

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Cubs at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 27

It's Friday, June 27 and the Cubs (48-33) are in Houston to take on the Astros (48-33). Cade Horton is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Brandon Walter for Houston.

The Cubs are 3-5 over the past eight games and coming off a 2-2 series tie with the Cardinals. Houston is hot at 12-3 in the last 15 games and a series sweep over the Phillies, The Astros are winners four straight and five of the past six over the Phillies and Angels.

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 Cubs at Astros

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Minute Maid Park
  • City: Houston, TX
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, SCHN

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Odds for the Cubs at the Astros

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (-107), Astros (-112)
  • Spread:  Astros 1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Astros

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Cade Horton vs. Brandon Walter
    • Cubs: Cade Horton, (3-1, 3.73 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Astros: Brandon Walter, (0-1, 3.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Houston Astros on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • The Astros have won 3 straight home games against the Cubs
  • The Astros' last 5 home games have stayed under the Total
  • Houston is 1-3 when Brandon Walter pitches this season
  • Chicago is 6-2 when Cade Horton pitches this season

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Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants’ ballpark, team CEO says

SAN FRANCISCO — Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record, the team’s CEO said.

Giants President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer was asked during a radio interview about a statue for Bonds, and he responded that it was “on the radar.” But Baer didn’t have any details of when that would happen.

“Barry is certainly deserving of a statue, and I would say should be next up,” Baer said during an appearance on San Francisco’s 95.7 The Game. “We don’t have the exact location and the exact date and the exact timing. ... It’s coming. All I can say is it’s coming.”

Bonds played for San Francisco the last 15 of his 22 big league seasons, hitting 586 of his 762 homers while with the Giants from 1993-2007. He set the single-season MLB record with 73 homers in 2001, and hit his record-breaking 756th homer to pass Hank Aaron in a home game off Washington’s Mike Bacsik on Aug. 7, 2007.

There currently are five statues outside Oracle Park, those of Hall of Famers Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, Juan Marichal, Gaylord Perry and Orlando Cepeda. The Giants retired Bonds’ No. 25 jersey in 2018.

Bonds, a seven-time MVP and 14-time All-Star, is not in the Hall of Fame. He failed to reach the 75% threshold required during his 10 years on the Baseball Writers Association of America’s Hall of Fame ballot, mostly because of steroids allegations that dogged him during his final years with the Giants. The Contemporary Player Committee also passed on electing Bonds in 2022, though the committee could reconsider Bonds’ status.

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Nationals at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27

Its Friday, June 27 and the Nationals (33-48) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (40-40). Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against José Soriano for Los Angeles.

The Angels have won the last three games as they enter this new series and seven of the past 10. For the Nationals, they are 1-3 in the previous four outings and 3-15 in the past 18.

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 Nationals at Angels

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 9:38PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: MASN, FDSNW

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Odds for the Nationals at the Angels

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+138), Angels (-164)
  • Spread:  Angels -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. José Soriano
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin, (6-3, 4.18 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Angels: José Soriano, (5-5, 3.39 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.2 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts

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

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Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Los Angeles Angels on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Washington Nationals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is 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 Nationals at Angels

  • The Angels have won their last 3 home games against teams with worse records
  • The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.21 units
  • The Angels have won three straight and four of the last five with Soriano pitching

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Padres at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27

Its Friday, June 27 and the Padres (44-36) are in Cincinnati to begin a weekend series against the Reds (42-39).

Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Nick Martinez for Cincinnati.

The Reds have won three of their last four including two of three against the Yankees. That said, they were smacked, 7-1, by New York when they last took the field Wednesday. San Diego has won four of their last five. They were off Thursday after taking two of three against the Nationals at Petco Park.

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

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Game details & how to watch Padres at Reds

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Great American Ball Park
  • City: Cincinnati, OH
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, FDSNOH

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Odds for the Padres at the Reds

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (-140), Reds (+118)
  • Spread:  Padres -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Reds

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Dylan Cease vs. Nick Martinez
    • Padres: Dylan Cease (3-6, 4.43 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/21 vs. Kansas City - 6.2IP, 1ER, 3H, 3BB, 4Ks
    • Reds: Nick Martinez (4-8, 4.40 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/23 vs. Yankees - 1IP, 0ER, 0H, 0BB, 1K

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

  • The Padres have won 4 of their last 5 games
  • 4 of the Padres' last 5 games with the Reds have gone over the Total
  • The Reds have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.77 units
  • Elly De La Cruz is riding a 6-game hitting streak (11-26)
  • Fernando Tatis Jr. is 3-18 over his last 5 games

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the San Diego Padres on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds 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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Mets at Pirates: How to watch on SNY on June 27, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series with the Pirateson Friday at 6:40 p.m. on SNY.

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

Mets Notes

  • Juan Soto is hitting .333/.487/.759 with 11 home runs, four doubles, 20 RBI, 26 runs scored, and 25 walks in 113 plate appearances over his last 26 games. His OPS for the season is up to .898
  • Jeff McNeil is hitting .281/.340/.539 with six homers and five doubles in 100 plate appearances over his last 25 games. His OPS for the year is up to .835
  • Jose Butto hasn't allowed an earned run since May 27, tossing 13.1 innings over 10 appearances during that span
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What channel is SNY?

Check your TV or streaming provider's website or channel finder to find your local listings.

How can I stream the game?

The new way to stream SNY games is via the MLB App or MLB.tv. Streaming on the SNY App has been discontinued.

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

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

To get started on your computer, click here and then follow these steps: 

  • Log in using your provider credentials. If you are unsure of your provider credentials, please contact your provider. 
  • Link your provider credentials with a new or existing MLB.com account. 
  • Log in using your MLB.com credentials to watch Mets games on SNY. 

How can I watch the game on the MLB App? 

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

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

For more information on how to stream Mets games on SNY, please click here. 

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Rays at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 27

Its Friday, June 27 and the Rays (46-35) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (34-46).

Ryan Pepiot is slated to take the mound for Tampa Bay against Tomoyuki Sugano for Baltimore.

Don't look now but Tampa is nipping at the Yankees' heels sitting just 1/2 game behind the leaders in the American League East after sweeping the Royals earlier this week. Tampa pitching was elite in the series allowing just one run over the three games. Yesterday, Shane Baz threw eight scoreless innings in a 4-0 win for the Rays.

The Orioles were off Thursday after losing two of three in a series against the Rangers. Jacob deGrom was vintage deGrom for Texas on Wednesday allowing one hit over seven innings. Baltimore is now 12 games under .500 and 12 games back in the American League East.

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

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

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Game details & how to watch Rays at Orioles

  • Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
  • Time: 7:05PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: Apple TV+

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Odds for the Rays at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Friday:

  • Moneyline: Rays (-123), Orioles (+103)
  • Spread:  Rays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Rays at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for June 27, 2025: Ryan Pepiot vs. Tomoyuki Sugano
    • Rays: Ryan Pepiot (5-6, 3.04 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/21 vs. Detroit - 5IP, 1ER, 3H, 2BB, 7Ks
    • Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (5-4, 3.55 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/20 at Yankees - 3.2IP, 3ER, 7H, 3BB, 4Ks

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

  • The Rays have won 7 of their last 9 games on the road
  • The Under is 4-1 in the Orioles' last 5 games against AL East teams
  • The Rays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 3.69 units
  • Ryan Pepiot has struck out at least 7 opposing hitters in each of his 4 starts in June
  • Junior Caminero is 5-21 over his last 5 games
  • Gunnar Henderson is without a hit over his last 5 games (0-14)
  • Jackson Holliday is 5-17 over his last 4 games

If you’re looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles 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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Mets at Pirates: 5 things to watch and series predictions | June 27-29

Here are five things to watch and predictions as the Mets and Pirates play a three-game series in Pittsburgh starting on Friday at 6:40 p.m.

5 things to watch

Mark Vientos' return

The Mets will get a jolt to the lineup on Friday night when Vientos is activated from the IL.

Vientos last played on June 2, and New York's lineup without him and Jesse Winker (who is starting a rehab assignment on Sunday) has been very top-heavy.

While Vientos wasn't running on all cylinders at the time of his injury, he had been hitting the ball relatively well over the prior six weeks.

From April 17 through June 2, Vientos slashed .272/.321/.464 with six home runs and a .785 OPS.

What will be interesting to see is whether the Mets use Vientos at third base (where his defense has left a lot to be desired this season) or slot him in as the regular designated hitter.

Pete Alonso is heating up

After a brief cold snap, Alonso's bat came alive during the final three games against the Braves this week at Citi Field.

He had hits and runs scored on Tuesday and Wednesday, and was in the middle of everything on Thursday as he went 3-for-4 with a double (his 23 doubles this season lead the National League), RBI, and run scored.

Alonso has been in a serious power drought, though, with just one home run since June 8.

With 18 home runs this season and 244 for his career, Alonso is nine homers away from passing Darryl Strawberry for the Mets' all-time record.

Can Paul Blackburn be effective?

With Griffin Canning's season potentially over due to what the team believes is an Achilles injury, it seems Blackburn will be staying in the rotation a bit longer.

New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park.
New York Mets starting pitcher Paul Blackburn (58) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

As the Mets await the returns of Sean Manaea (possibly in about 10 days) and Kodai Senga (around the All-Star break), it's likely that Blackburn and Blade Tidwell will be asked to help bridge the gap.

It has not been smooth sailing for Blackburn in his two starts since returning to the rotation, as he has failed to provide length while putting the team in early holes.

He allowed three runs in 3.2 innings against the Braves on June 18, and three runs in 4.2 innings against Atlanta on June 23.

No Paul Skenes

Since Skenes pitched on Wednesday against the Brewers, he is not lined up to face the Mets during this series.

Instead, the Mets will face Mitch Keller (4.02 ERA), Mike Burrows (4.45 ERA), and Bailey Falter (3.59 ERA).

Keller was terrific against the Mets during his start at Citi Field on May 13, firing seven innings of two-run ball while giving up five hits, walking one, and striking out eight in what was a 2-1 win for New York.

Falter's start against New York earlier this season was a short one, with him holding them scoreless but allowing three hits and walking five in just 3.2 innings.

The Pirates' offense has been putrid

Pittsburgh has scored 267 runs this season -- the lowest total in the NL and the second-lowest in baseball, ahead of only the Royals (263).

Their most dangerous hitter is Oneil Cruz, who enters this series with a .715 OPS.

Former Met Tommy Pham is struggling badly (.575 OPS), and Bryan Reynolds (.675 OPS) and Ke'Bryan Hayes have not done much (.567 OPS).

As he winds down his career, former MVP Andrew McCutchen is having a solid season, with eight homers and a .744 OPS.

Predictions

Who will the MVP of the series be?

Francisco Lindor

Lindor has been hitting ropes into hard luck for a few days. It's bound to change.

Which Mets pitcher will have the best start?

David Peterson

Expect Peterson to bounce back from his last start, when things spiraled on him against the Phillies in Philadelphia.

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

Bryan Reynolds

Reynolds has been hot, with eight hits in his last 17 at-bats.