Blue Jays at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Blue Jays (37-30) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (36-31). Eric Lauer is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Matthew Liberatore for St. Louis.

Bo Bitchette was nearly unstoppable yesterday in game two of the series. He went 3-5 with three runs. Andres Gimenez added in four RBI and he also went yard once.

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

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Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Cardinals

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 2:15PM EST
  • Site: Busch Stadium
  • City: St. Louis, MO
  • Network/Streaming: FDSMW

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Odds for the Blue Jays at the Cardinals

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Blue Jays (+126), Cardinals (-148)
  • Spread:  Cardinals -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Cardinals

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Eric Lauer vs. Matthew Liberatore
    • Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (2-1, 2.08 ERA)
      Last outing (Minnesota Twins, 6/6): 2.1 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore, (3-5, 3.82 ERA)
      Last outing (Kansas City Royals, 6/5): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 7 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

  • The Blue Jays have won 4 of their last 5 road trips to teams with winning records
  • The Cardinals' last 3 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Blue Jays have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.02 units

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

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

  • 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 Toronto Blue Jays 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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Athletics at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Athletics (26-43) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (32-34). JP Sears is slated to take the mound for the Athletics against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.

Today, the Athletics look to avoid the sweep after losing in a pitching duel last night.

Yesterday, the pitchers were the stars of the show. Mitch Spence went 5.0 innings with just three hits and didn't give up a run.

Jose Soriano was even more dominant. He had 12 strikeouts in 7.0 innings and gave up just one run on two hits.

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

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Game details & how to watch Athletics at Angels

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 4:07PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Network, NBCSCA

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Odds for the Athletics at the Angels

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Athletics (+109), Angels (-129)
  • Spread:  Angels -1.5
  • Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Athletics at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: JP Sears vs. Kyle Hendricks
    • Athletics: JP Sears, (5-5, 5.21 ERA)
      Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Angels: Kyle Hendricks, (3-6, 5.40 ERA)
      Last outing (Seattle Mariners, 6/6): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

  • The Angels have won 4 of their last 5 games at home
  • The Over is 38-27-4 in Athletics' games this season
  • The Angels have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.65 units

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  • 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 Athletics at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the under on the Game Total of 10.0.

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Dodgers at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11 and the Dodgers (40-28) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (38-28). Ben Casparius is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Randy Vásquez for San Diego.

The Padres leveled the series last night with an 11-1 win. Dyland Cease was dominant on the mound yesterday. He pitched 7.0 shutout innings with 11 strikeouts on just three hits.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Padres

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 4:10PM EST
  • Site: Petco Park
  • City: San Diego, CA
  • Network/Streaming: Padres Television Network, SportsNet LA

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Padres

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-143), Padres (+120)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Padres

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Ben Casparius vs. Randy Vásquez
    • Dodgers: Ben Casparius, (4-1, 2.93 ERA)
      Last outing (St. Louis Cardinals, 6/7): 1.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 0 Strikeouts
    • Padres: Randy Vásquez, (3-4, 3.70 ERA)
      Last outing (Milwaukee Brewers, 6/6): 4.2 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

  • On the road the Dodgers have won 9 of the last 14 games they have played following a defeat
  • 5 of the Dodgers' last 6 road trips to the Padres have gone over the Total
  • The Dodgers have failed to cover the Run Line in 9 of their last 10 games

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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 San Diego Padres 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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Mariners at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

It's Wednesday, June 11, and the Mariners (33-33) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (33-34). Bryan Woo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Eduardo Rodriguez for Arizona.

The Diamondback won big yesterday to the tune of 10-3. Corbin Carroll and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. both had big nights. Carroll went 2-5, with two runs and two RBI. Gurriel Jr. went 2-4 with two runs and one RBI.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Diamondbacks

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 3:40PM EST
  • Site: Chase Field
  • City: Phoenix, AZ
  • Network/Streaming: Dbacks.TV, ROOTNW

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Odds for the Mariners at the Diamondbacks

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-114), Diamondbacks (-105)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Diamondbacks

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Bryan Woo vs. Eduardo Rodriguez
    • Mariners: Bryan Woo, (5-3, 3.07 ERA)
      Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/5): 6.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts
    • Diamondbacks: Eduardo Rodriguez, (1-3, 6.71 ERA)
      Last outing (Cincinnati Reds, 6/6): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

  • The Diamondbacks have won 3 games straight at home, while the Mariners have lost on 7 of their last 9 road trips
  • 6 of the Diamondbacks' last 7 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Mariners have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight matchups against the Diamondbacks

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  • 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 staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025

How Nick Pivetta, other ex-Red Sox have fared so far in 2025 originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

With the Boston Red Sox struggling just to get back to .500, it’s a good time to check in on their exs. Are there any recent breakups they should regret?

Given the Red Sox rotation’s struggles this season, they probably wish they still had someone like Nick Pivetta, Nathan Eovaldi, or Michael Wacha. All three veteran pitchers have been outstanding with their new teams and would likely be the No. 2 starter on Boston’s current staff.

Who else has made a positive impact on their new club? Here’s a roundup of ex-Red Sox and their performances so far in 2025:

Nick Pivetta, San Diego Padres, RHP

For the most part, Pivetta has thrived with his new club out west. The 32-year-old has a 3.48 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with 79 strikeouts and 21 walks over 13 starts (72.1 innings) with the Padres.

Pivetta entered June with a sub-3.00 ERA but has struggled in his last two starts, allowing nine runs in 10 innings of work against the San Francisco Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers. Still, the struggling Red Sox rotation certainly could use Pivetta’s production right about now.

Nathan Eovaldi, Texas Rangers, RHP

Eovaldi remains “the one that got away” for the Red Sox. The 2018 World Series champion has been among the best pitchers in the league so far this season with Texas, amassing a 1.56 ERA and MLB-best 0.81 WHIP with 73 strikeouts and 10 walks through 12 outings (69.1 IP).

Unfortunately for the Rangers, Eovaldi was placed on the injured list with posterior elbow inflammation after leaving his May 27 start with tricep tightness. The 35-year-old is scheduled to throw a bullpen this weekend, but his return timetable is uncertain.

Michael Wacha, Kansas City Royals, RHP

Wacha has been Mr. Consistency since 2022, his lone season in Boston. The 33-year-old veteran shined with the Padres in 2023 and has been rock-solid with the Royals the last two years.

Through 13 starts this season, Wacha has posted a 3.01 ERA and 1.165 WHIP with 55 strikeouts and 19 walks in 74.2 innings. Another arm the 2025 Red Sox wouldn’t mind having in its inconsistent rotation.

Quinn Priester, Milwaukee Brewers, RHP

The Red Sox sent their 2024 trade deadline addition to the Brewers in exchange for minor league outfielder Yophery Rodriguez in April. A former top prospect, Priester appears to have unlocked something in Milwaukee.

Priester has a 3.65 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with 43 strikeouts and 26 walks in 12 appearances (61.2 innings) this season. The command has been inconsistent, but the 24-year-old’s last four starts have been impressive. He has allowed only five runs through 23 innings in that span.

Chris Martin, Texas Rangers, RHP

Martin was lights-out for most of his tenure in Boston, and he hasn’t missed a beat in Texas. The 39-year-old has a 1.74 ERA and 0.87 WHIP through 23 appearances out of the Rangers’ bullpen.

Kenley Jansen, Los Angeles Angels, RHP

Jansen took care of business in his two appearances against Boston earlier this month, but it has been a somewhat rocky season for the likely Hall of Famer. In 25 appearances with the Angels, the 37-year-old has compiled a 4.37 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He seems to have found his groove so far in June, however, with only one earned run over six appearances.

Tyler O’Neill, Baltimore Orioles, OF

O’Neill put up big power numbers for the Red Sox last season, but it’s been a struggle for him in Baltimore. The 29-year-old is hitting .188 with only two homers and a .605 OPS through 24 games with the O’s. He hasn’t played since May 15 due to a shoulder issue.

Cam Booser, Chicago White Sox, LHP

Booser’s call-up was one of the highlights of an otherwise bleak 2024 Red Sox season. He was traded to Chicago in the offseason for minor-league right-hander Yhoiker Fajardo.

Through 27 appearances out of the White Sox bullpen, Booser has amassed a 4.76 ERA and 1.32 WHIP. He has allowed only one earned run since May 20.

Brad Keller, Chicago Cubs, RHP

Keller’s stint in Boston was forgettable. He posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in 11 appearances, contributing to a 2024 Red Sox bullpen that was among the team’s most glaring weaknesses all season.

With the Cubs, Keller has been a revelation. The 29-year-old has a 1.99 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with 29 strikeouts and eight walks over 29 appearances (31.2 innings). He hasn’t allowed an earned run since April 22.

Lucas Sims, Philadelphia Phillies, RHP

The Red Sox’ 2024 trade deadline acquisition posted a 13.86 ERA in 18 appearances with the Washington Nationals before being released on May 9. He signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies later in the month.

Luis Garcia, Los Angeles Dodgers, RHP

Another letdown 2024 Red Sox trade deadline addition, Garcia has a 4.50 ERA and 1.69 WHIP over 26 appearances out of the Dodgers ‘pen.

Enmanuel Valdez, Pittsburgh Pirates, INF

Primarily a second baseman in Boston, Valdez has spent most of his time at first base this year with the Pittsburgh Pirates. The 26-year-old is hitting .209 with two homers and a .657 OPS in 31 games.

Chris Kreider and Rangers Management Have Reportedly Been In Constant Communication Throughout Trade Discussions

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It came out late on Tuesday night that the New York Rangers are in advanced discussions with the Anaheim Ducks regarding a trade involving Chris Kreider. 

How does Kreider’s 15-team no-trade list impact these negotiations? 

According to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun, Kreider needs to waive his no-trade clause as Anaheim is on the list of no teams.

The Rangers And Ducks Are Reportedly In Advanced Discussions On A Trade Involving Chris Kreider The Rangers And Ducks Are Reportedly In Advanced Discussions On A Trade Involving Chris Kreider A Chris Kreider trade is reportedly in the works. 

LeBrun also notes that discussions are continuing today in this potential deal. 

Larry Brooks of The New York Post is under the impression that this no-move clause won’t be an issue in trade negotiations due to one simple reason.

“I have been told that Drury and Kreider's camp have been in constant communication through the off-season so I would be surprised if a no-trade list becomes an issue,” Brooks wrote via X.

Vince Z. Mercogliano of USA Today is reporting that the framework is a prospect and a pick coming back to the Rangers with the Ducks taking Kreider’s full $6.5M AAV.

The Rangers were successfully able to move off of Barclay Goodrow’s contract after waiving him last offseason and being claimed by the San Jose Sharks and did not retain any of Jacob Trouba’s contract as the Ducks took on his entire salary. 

Now, it seems as if the Rangers are on track to trade Kreider without retaining any of his salary, which would be a big financial victory for the team. 

Kreider could be the first domino to fall in what should be a busy offseason for the Blueshirts. 

Luzardo bounces back in big way as Phillies earn series win over Cubs

Luzardo bounces back in big way as Phillies earn series win over Cubs originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

A temporary sigh of relief is in order.

Wednesday’s afternoon matinee against the Cubs ticked a few boxes the Phillies desperately needed:

•The club pulled out a 7-2 win, collecting a series win for the first time in 13 days.

•There was a pulse with the offense, who attacked Cubs’ starting pitcher Ben Brown early for a three-run first inning.

•Most importantly, this was the bounce back performance from Jesús Luzardo that everyone was hoping for, especially Luzardo.

“I don’t have an answer, but there’s no one working harder at finding an answer than me.”

Those were pitcher’s words in the Toronto clubhouse after his last outing. In his previous two starts, he gave up a combined 21 hits, 20 earned runs, five walks and struck out six with a whopping 31.76 ERA … and he didn’t even reach six total innings (5.2).

It quickly squashed the narrative that was gaining traction about his name in the early Cy Young conversations.

But perhaps we’ll look back at the end of the season and mark this performance against the Cubs as the reset game for him.

Let’s hope it is.

“I don’t think anyone else on the planet wanted (today’s outcome) more than I did,” Luzardo said after the win. His level of competitiveness never faltered and his ability to right the wrongs this quickly is a testament to him and the pitching staff.

Luzardo went six innings for 99 pitches, only allowed one run on five hits and punched out 10 in the process. It’s the fourth time this season he’s reached double-digit strikeouts and the 11th time in his career. Not allowing a single walk makes it all the more impressive.

“Obviously the last two (starts) have been extremely frustrating and just a bad stretch,” Luzardo said. “Being able to come back and just get the win with the team was huge. I think that was the biggest thing for me.

“Just getting back on track is huge and a sense of relief of understanding that the stuff is still there. I feel great physically … and the adjustments that we made obviously worked, so we’re happy about that.”

While Luzardo was righting the ship on the mound, the offense also had one of its better days in June, and it started right from the jump with three runs in the first inning.

Aside from Johan Rojas, everyone in the lineup collected at least one hit. Trea Turner had a multi-hit day, a walk and stolen base. Alec Bohm had a monster afternoon with two hits and four RBIs. Kyle Schwarber finally smashed his second home run in June. Otto Kemp now has four hits in his three games at Citizens Bank Park.

Bryce Harper not being in the lineup has been an obvious blow to the offense — but the production from this past week was never going to be the standard. And through all of this, Turner is hitting .303, Nick Castellanos .287 and Bohm has quietly crept up to .283.

“(Today) felt good,” Bohm said. “I think as a whole it’s not that we haven’t been getting hits or anything like that, I just think the big hit has been avoiding us. Whether it’s been good defensive plays or missing balls. It feels good today for some guys to get some big hits.”

Even with Thursday being an off day for the club, it feels like the momentum could be swinging back in their favor.

The Phillies got swept on the road and then took two-of-three from the Cubs … sound familiar? Well, it’s happened twice this season.

The last time, they followed it up by going 19-6 over the next 25 games. It’d be nice if history was able to repeat itself.

Midweek roster move

Prior to Wednesday’s game, the Phillies recalled pitcher Michael Mercado from AAA. Through 17 games Mercado is 2-0 with a 5.31 ERA. To make room for the right-handed pitcher, Carlos Hernández was designated for assignment.

“We needed the pitching and Mercado’s been throwing the ball well, he’s stretched out to four innings,” Rob Thomson said Wednesday.

“He’s got a good arm and he can really spin it. Just being able to attack the zone, really is the only thing that comes up with him. He’s been throwing the ball pretty well, I know his ERA over the course of the year is up there but lately he’s been really good.”

Giants at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Giants (39-28) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (12-54).

Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.

The Giants won the series opener last night with a four-run rally in the ninth inning to win, 6-5. Casey Schmitt sparked the rally in the final frame with his first home run of the season. Camilo Doval closed out the game for his tenth save of the season.

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

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Game details & how to watch Giants at Rockies

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 8:40PM EST
  • Site: Coors Field
  • City: Denver, CO
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, COLR

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Odds for the Giants at the Rockies

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Giants (-237), Rockies (+194)
  • Spread:  Giants -1.5
  • Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Rockies

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. Kyle Freeland
    • Giants: Robbie Ray (8-1, 2.44 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 vs. San Diego - 7IP, 2ER, 4H, 1BB, 9Ks
    • Rockies: Kyle Freeland (1-8, 5.19 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/4 at Miami - 6.1IP, 0ER, 4H, 0BB, 4Ks

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

  • The Giants have won 3 straight against NL West teams
  • With Kyle Freeland on the mound, 6 of the Rockies' last 8 home games have gone over the Total
  • The Giants have failed to cover the Run Line in 5 straight road games against the Rockies
  • Ryan McMahon is riding a 4-game hitting streak (6-14)
  • Robbie Ray has struck out at least 7 in each of his last 4 starts

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White Sox at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the White Sox (23-44) are in Houston to take on the Astros (36-30).

Sean Burke is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Ryan Gusto for Houston.

Chicago doubled up the Astros, 4-2, last night. Shane Smith allowed just one run on seven hits in six innings to earn his third win of the season for the Sox. Luis Robert Jr. has endured a miserable season to date but did deliver his sixth home run last night to pace the attack.

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Game details & how to watch White Sox at Astros

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Minute Maid Park
  • City: Houston, TX
  • Network/Streaming: CHSN, SCHN

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Odds for the White Sox at the Astros

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: White Sox (+142), Astros (-170)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for White Sox at Astros

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Sean Burke vs. Ryan Gusto
    • White Sox: Sean Burke (3-6, 4.03 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 vs. Detroit - 7IP, 2ER, 7H, 1BB, 5Ks
    • Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-3, 4.78 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/4 at Pittsburgh - 4.1IP, 3ER, 8H, 2BB, 3Ks

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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of White Sox at Astros

  • The Astros have won 4 of their last 5 home series
  • The Under is 7-3 in the Astros' last 10 games
  • The White Sox have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.09 units
  • Ryan Gusto has struck out 16 opposing hitters over his last 6 games (16.1IP)

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Giants put Bailey on IL with neck strain, select Porter from Triple-A

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The injury bug officially has hit the Giants.

One day after losing third baseman Matt Chapman to a right hand sprain, San Francisco on Wednesday placed catcher Patrick Bailey on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to June 8, with a neck strain.

The Gold Glove backstop was a late scratch before the Giants’ 6-5 win over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night at Coors Field. Bailey has struggled at the plate this season but was showing signs of emerging from his prolonged slump before his injury.

After designating backup catcher Sam Huff for assignment on June 4, the Giants added Andrew Knizner at the position, who since has started three games but has yet to record a hit in nine at-bats. San Francisco on Wednesday selected catcher Logan Porter’s contract from Triple-A Sacramento after the 29-year-old slashed .237/.350/.319 with the River Cats this season.

The Giants also designated infielder Osleivis Basabe for assignment in Wednesday’s series of roster moves.

The injuries to Bailey and Chapman — two defensive stalwarts — come amid a six-game winning streak for San Francisco, and others certainly will have to step up in the starters’ absences if the Giants want to remain competitive in a tight NL West race.

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Yankees’ Aaron Judge hits third-longest homer of MLB season, a 469-foot shot in first inning vs KC

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Aaron Judge only watched his latest prodigious homer long enough to make sure it was out of Kauffman Stadium.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone? He made sure to find the best possible vantage point to see it land.

That ended up being 469 feet away from the plate, right on top of the Royals Hall of Fame in left field. It was the third-longest homer in the majors this season, and the two-run shot propelled New York to a 10-2 win over Kansas City on Tuesday night.

“I made sure to jump up and get a good spot where I could really watch it,” Boone said afterward, flashing a smile. “I mean, I was under control. Poised. I was in a good spot to really watch it. That was evaporated.”

The home run off the Royals’ Noah Cameron had an exit velocity of 117.9 mph, tying it for the third-hardest hit home run in the majors this season. The Angels’ Mike Trout hit the longest homer so far, a 484-foot shot against the Giants on April 19, while his teammate Logan O’Hoppe hit one 470 against A’s on May 27.

Judge hit one 468 feet against the Brewers on March 29, and 12 times in his career has a homer traveled at least 465.

“Just glad to get the two runs,” Judge said, when asked whether he took a moment to marvel at his latest long ball. “There’s no time. It’s on to the next. You do something, you enjoy it for a moment and then you’re on to the next.”

That approach seems to be working well for the two-time MVP, who also had a bloop single in the sixth inning to mark his 50th game out of 65 in which he’s reached base multiple times. The only other players in the modern era to accomplish that feat also were Yankees: Babe Ruth in 1923, ‘24 and ’27, and Lou Gehrig in 1936.

As for the homers, Judge has hit 24 of them this season. Half of those have given New York the lead in a game.

“I mean, he just keeps impressing. Being able to watch him every day is a treat,” said Max Fried, who allowed two runs on six hits over seven innings Tuesday night. “Then when you see him day in and day out and get to know him, it’s not surprising at all.”

Judge wound up 2 for 5 against the Royals, keeping his average at a league-best .396 — 30 points higher than second-place Jacob Wilson of the A’s. He also leads the league in on-base percentage, slugging percentage, hits and total bases.

“If he keeps ascending from here, I won’t be surprised,” Boone said. “The most amazing part of it is I feel like he’s just playing well. I don’t feel like he’s been on fire at any point. That’s what is amazing about it. He’s out there playing well. Getting his hits, doing his thing. But in a lot of ways, I’m honestly waiting for him to catch fire. That’s when it gets really scary.

“He’s playing in a different league,” Boone added with another smile. “He needs to get called up.”

Tigers at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Tigers (44-24) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (26-39).

Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Zach Eflin for Baltimore.

Spencer Torkelson smacked his 16th home run of the season, and the Tigers took the first game of this series, 5-3, last night. Five Detroit hurlers combined to limit the O's to six hits and three runs on the evening.

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

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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Orioles

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 6:35PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, MASN2

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Odds for the Tigers at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-109), Orioles (-110)
  • Spread:  Orioles 1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Casey Mize vs. Zach Eflin
    • Tigers: Casey Mize (6-1, 2.91 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at White Sox - 4.2IP, 2ER, 6H, 4BB, 3Ks
    • Orioles: Zach Eflin (5-2, 4.47 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at Seattle - 6IP, 3ER, 8H, 0BB, 7Ks

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

  • The Tigers have won 14 of their last 20 road games
  • The Tigers' last 5 against the Orioles have stayed under the Total
  • The Orioles have failed to cover the Run Line in 6 of their last 8 against the Tigers
  • Riley Greene is 12-33 (.364) over his last 9 games

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  • 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 Detroit Tigers 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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Yankees at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Yankees (40-25) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (34-33).

Clarke Schmidt is slated to take the mound for New York against Kris Bubic for Kansas City.

Aaron Judge paced the Yankees' attack last night. His 24th home run was one of his two hits that pushed his batting average back to .396 as New York rolled to a 10-2 win. Jasson Dominguez added three hits for the Yanks.

Lets dive into tonight's matchup and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Yankees at Royals

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: Amazon PV, FDSNKC, MLBN

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Odds for the Yankees at the Royals

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Yankees (-121), Royals (+101)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Yankees at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Clarke Schmidt vs. Kris Bubic
    • Yankees: Clarke Schmidt (2-3, 4.04 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/4 vs. Cleveland - 5.2IP, 3ER, 7H, 1BB, 8Ks
    • Royals: Kris Bubic (5-3, 1.43 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/1 vs. Detroit - 7IP, 1ER, 4H, 2BB, 9Ks

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

  • The Yankees are on a 3-game win streak at Kansas City
  • The Over is 4-1 in the Yankees' last 5 games against American League teams
  • Paul Goldschmidt is 4-32 (.125) in June
  • Anthony Volpe is 8-25 (.320) in June

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Yankees 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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5 Mets prospects who are having breakout seasons, including speed demon A.J. Ewing

Whether you read my top 30 prospect list or other prospect content that I cover here, or you listen to The Mets Pod -- where we go down on the farm every single week -- you’ve heard all about Jett Williams, Nolan McLean, Ryan Clifford and Jonah Tong, among other top prospects in the organization.

While having high-end prospects is certainly important, the true sign of a strong player development infrastructure is the depth of a farm system. Big leaguers are found at every single level of the draft, undrafted free agency, or international free agency.

The Mets system today may not have a prospect who is going to be ranked in the top 10-15 in the entire sport according to public rankings, but they feel as good about their overall system as they have in years.

There’s been plenty of positive development stories this year, but here are five prospects having a breakout 2025 season...

Outfielder A.J. Ewing

Ewing was drafted in the fourth round in 2023 out of high school in Ohio with the compensatory pick that the Mets received when Jacob deGrom signed with Texas. At one time he was ranked in my top 30 prospects, and he ended up landing just outside the list entering the 2025 season.

Let’s call that one a miss by me.

Ewing is having a massive season in 51 games split between Low-A St. Lucie (18 games) and High-A Brooklyn (33 games). He is slashing .347/.437/.495 (.932 OPS) with nine doubles, seven triples, two home runs and 32 RBI. Ewing also has a whopping 41 stolen bases while only having been thrown out four times.

The 20-year-old Ewing is a plus athlete who was drafted as a second baseman but has transitioned into primarily an outfielder, showing the ability to play all three spots. He has strong bat-to-ball skills and possesses an advanced plan at the plate. On the season, he is sporting a well-above-average walk rate (13.4 percent) and strikeout rate (16.5 percent). He does a very good job of not expanding the zone and putting in-zone balls in play.

There are questions about how much power Ewing will have as he moves up to the upper minors and beyond, but he shows a propensity to line the ball into the gaps, where his speed can be a significant factor. He is likely to be the biggest riser in the Mets system in the next top 30 update.

LHP Zach Thornton

One of the best overall performers in the Mets system this year has been Thornton, a fifth-round pick in the 2023 MLB Draft out of Grand Canyon University. In 11 starts between High-A Brooklyn and Double-A Binghamton, Thornton is pitching to a 1.53 ERA. In 58.2 innings he has allowed only 34 hits (5.2 hits per nine) and a minuscule seven walks while striking out 65. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 50 innings pitched, Thornton ranks second in walk percentage (3.3), first in WHIP (0.70), and seventh in ERA.

Thornton is not going to blow anyone away with the biggest stuff, but he is a pitchability left-hander who can control his entire arsenal. He throws both a four- and two-seam fastball that will be in the 91-94 mph range. He also throws a gyro slider, curve ball and changeup. At 23 years old, it's fair to wonder how long it will be before he's promoted to Triple-A if he continues to perform this way. He has the look and feel of a future back of the rotation type of starter, which would be a huge player development win.

RHP Dylan Ross

The Mets selected Ross in the 13th round of the 2022 MLB Draft out of the University of Georgia. Ross had undergone Tommy John surgery in college and then had a UCL revision in 2023. He did not make his professional debut until September of 2024, and he also appeared in the Arizona Fall League.

Now healthy, Ross is pitching to a 2.70 ERA in 20 innings between High-A and Double-A. He has allowed 15 hits, eight walks, and struck out 38. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 20 innings pitched, Ross is fifth with a 44.7 percent strikeout rate.

A pure reliever, the 24-year-old Ross comes equipped with three power pitches, headlined by a big four-seam fastball that will sit in the upper 90s and touch 101. His best secondary offering is his splitter in the low 90s that can have Double-A hitters waving. He also throws a hard upper-80s slider.

The biggest development with him at the Double-A level is his command. Control issues stemmed back to college with Ross, but thus far in eight games with Binghamton, he has walked zero batters. This is a product of him getting further away from injury and getting back into the rhythm of pitching.

It’s been some time since the Mets have developed a homegrown, true power reliever with late-game potential. Ross has a chance to break that trend.

RHP Jack Wenninger

Wenninger was the Mets' sixth-round pick in the 2023 MLB draft out of Illinois. My preseason No. 27 prospect in the system has made 11 starts this year at Double-A and has posted a 3.14 ERA. In 57.1 innings, he’s allowed 44 hits, 13 walks and struck out 69. Among all minor league pitchers with at least 50 innings pitched, he is 16th with a 30.2 percent strikeout rate.

Wenninger is a physical 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, and he attacks the zone with a five-pitch mix, headlined by a four-seam fastball that will touch 95 mph. His splitter is a swing-and-miss offering and he mixes in a curve ball. This past offseason, he added a two-seam fastball to help against right-handed hitters and ditched the sweeper in favor of a hard gyro slider.

He projects as more of a tweener swingman/back-end starter. But this is another example of the Mets taking a college pitcher in the mid-rounds and developing them into a legitimate prospect.

RHP Wellington Aracena

The Mets signed Aracena as an international free agent out of the Dominican Republic in 2022. Prior to 2025, he struggled mightily with command -- in 2024, he walked 42 batters in 40.2 innings, and that simply won’t play.

This year, the 20-year-old has taken a step forward. His command isn't perfect yet, but he has trimmed his walk percentage by four percent while increasing his strikeout percentage by four percent. In 10 appearances (three starts), Aracena has a 3.86 ERA over 32.2 innings, while allowing 26 hits and 21 walks while striking out 45. He has been utilized in a bulk inning role, whether that is starting the game or working relief for multiple innings.

While there is refinement still ahead for Aracena, he comes with some natural big-time power stuff. His primary offering is a cutter that will sit in the low 90s and touch 94. His four-seam fastball could use some work shape-wise, but you cannot teach averaging 97 and touching 99-100. He also shows a natural ability to spin a ball with an upper-80s slider and curve ball. And he will occasionally mix in a hard changeup.

Aracena is still a work in progress, but he has made significant strides in 2025 that has Mets people buzzing. He is another young, power arm who has unteachable traits to keep a close eye on.

Nationals at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 11

Its Wednesday, June 11 and the Nationals (30-36) are in Queens to take on the Mets (43-24).

Jake Irvin is slated to take the mound for Washington against David Peterson for New York.

Jeff McNeil drove in the winning run in the bottom of the tenth inning last night to secure a 5-4 win for New York. Juan Soto homered and drove in a pair of runs as his bat continues to heat up for the Mets.

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

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Game details & how to watch Nationals at Mets

  • Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Citi Field
  • City: Queens, NY
  • Network/Streaming: MASN, SNY

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Odds for the Nationals at the Mets

The latest odds as of Wednesday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+205), Mets (-254)
  • Spread:  Mets -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Mets

  • Pitching matchup for June 11, 2025: Jake Irvin vs. David Peterson
    • Nationals: Jake Irvin (5-2, 4.02 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 vs. Cubs - 5IP, 3ER, 8H, 2BB, 3Ks
    • Mets: David Peterson (4-2, 2.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/5 at Dodgers - 7IP, 3ER, 7H, 2BB, 6Ks

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

  • The Mets have won 16 of their last 19 home games against NL East opponents
  • The Nationals' last 3 games at Citi Field have gone over the Total
  • The Mets have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.16 units
  • Juan Soto is now 8-15 (.533) over his last 4 games
  • Brett Baty is 4-30 (.133) in June

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  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the New York Mets on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the New York Mets at -1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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