Sean Manaea set for rehab start following injury delay

Mets left-hander Sean Manaea, whose rehab was delayed a bit due to a loose body in his elbow, is set for his next rehab start.

Manaea will take the ball on Tuesday night for Double-A Binghamton, one week after he was shut down for 48-to-72 hours due to the elbow issue.

At the time, president of baseball operationsDavid Stearns said "the goal" was for Manaea to be back pitching in a rehab game either this Tuesday or Wednesday.

"This sets us back a couple of days, but at least right now we don’t anticipate this resetting anything," Stearns noted.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday that Manaea is expected to throw around 45-to-50 pitches during Tuesday's outing.

While the Mets expect Manaea to be able to pitch through the issue after he received a cortisone shot, it's possible he'll need surgery during the offseason.

Manaea has been out all year due to an oblique injury.

The Mets' starting pitching -- which was excellent for the first two months of the season -- has been ravaged by injuries over the last few weeks.

May 13, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) waves to the crowd after getting taken out in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field.
May 13, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Kodai Senga (34) waves to the crowd after getting taken out in the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field. / Wendell Cruz - Imagn Images

In rapid succession, the Mets lost Kodai Senga (hamstring), Tylor Megill (elbow), and Griffin Canning (season-ending Achilles tear).

The rotation has recently featured regular members Clay Holmes and David Peterson and just got Frankie Montas back, but has also been relying on an inefficient and ineffective Paul Blackburn and rookie Blade Tidwell.

Manaea returning the next time through the rotation would be a big help, and Senga -- who could soon start a rehab assignment -- might follow before too long.

The Mets could also possibly turn to prospects Nolan McLean and/or Brandon Sproat at some point this summer.

Regardless of how New York proceeds over the coming weeks, it's expected that they'll explore the starting pitching market ahead of the July 30 trade deadline.

JESSE WINKER GETTING CLOSER

Winker will be joining Manaea in Binghamton on Tuesday, as his rehab assignment moves from High-A Brooklyn.

He served as a designated hitter on Sunday for Brooklyn, reaching base three times.

Mendoza said that the plan for Mendoza is for him to play on Tuesday and Wednesday before getting a day off on Thursday. After the day off, Winker could potentially advance to Triple-A Syracuse for the final step of his rehab.

It's possible Winker is used as a designated hitter only while working his way back, which would seemingly mean a relatively quick rehab assignment and return to the Mets.

Orioles at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Orioles (37-47) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (41-44). Brandon Young is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Jacob deGrom for Texas.

The Orioles picked up the win in game one of the series 10-6. That win snapped a two-game losing streak against the Rangers. It was a game where Gunnar Henderson went 2-5 with a home run and four RBI.

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Game details & how to watch Orioles at Rangers

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: Rangers Sports Network, Victory+, MASN, MASN+

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Odds for the Orioles at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Orioles (+165), Rangers (-200)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Orioles at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Brandon Young vs. Jacob deGrom
    • Orioles: Brandon Young, (0-2, 7.11 ERA)
      Last outing (Texas Rangers, 6/25): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Rangers : Jacob deGrom, (8-2, 2.08 ERA)
      Last outing (Baltimore Orioles, 6/25): 7.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 1 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts

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

  • Betting the Rangers on the Money Line is up 1.86 units when Jacob deGrom starts at home on the mound
  • In his last 5 starts on the mound the Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom has an ERA of 1.79
  • The Rangers have covered in 5 of their last 7 games with Jacob deGrom on the mound

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Baltimore Orioles at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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Diamondbacks fan who interfered in Giants game banned for rest of 2025 season

Diamondbacks fan who interfered in Giants game banned for rest of 2025 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

PHOENIX — A day after he was kicked out of his seat at Chase Field, and a few hours after he tried to take an ill-advised media tour, an Arizona Diamondbacks fan who interfered with a ball on Monday night was banned from the ballpark. 

The Diamondbacks announced that the fan who reached over the wall in the eighth inning Monday cannot attend another home game this season and has had his season tickets terminated.

The fan can return next season, but only if “he meets certain terms and abides by our Fan Code of Conduct.” Among other things, that Code of Conduct prohibits entering the field of play or interfering. 

“This particular fan has been involved in multiple offenses at Chase Field,” the team said in a statement explaining the decision.

After Monday’s incident, video surfaced of at least three other instances where the same fan reached over the wall. In the eighth inning Monday, he snagged a Christian Koss fly ball that looked headed for the front row or the top of the wall. After a review, the play was ruled a double. 

“He should try out for a team,” manager Bob Melvin joked on Tuesday when informed of the news. 

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Facing knuckleballer in his return, Harper still produces plethora of results

Facing knuckleballer in his return, Harper still produces plethora of results originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Hitting is as much a guessing game as it is skill at times. Guess right on what’s coming – whether heat or off-speed – and success is usually reached. When that happens, balance is sustained, arms and legs move in unison. Guessing is where arms flail, hips fly open (or don’t open at all) and odd movements are made in order to compensate.

When facing a knuckleball pitcher, like the Phillies did Monday night against San Diego Padres starter Matt Waldron, the wonderment at the plate never ends, even when you know the floater is coming.

And as Bryce Harper made his return to the lineup after missing 22 games with a sore right wrist, there no doubt was some concern as to how the wrist would react to trying to hit a dancing baseball.

It seemed as though the first baseman wasn’t too far off in his return as his four at-bats produced a plethora of results.

There was the eight-pitch AB in the first in which Harper saw seven knuckleballs. He hit three foul balls before working a walk. He grounded out on one pitch – a knuckler – his second time up. After fouling off a knuckler his third appearance, Harper laced a missile down to first base where Padres first baseman Luis Arraez made a diving catch and, while on his belly, reached out with his bare hand and doubled off Kyle Schwarber to end the inning. His final at-bat, off reliever Dave Morgan, had Harper look at five pitches without a swing. The last pitch hit him in the foot.

“You just don’t know what a knuckleballer is going to do,” said Phillies instructor Larry Bowa. “We always had a saying back when I played and you were facing a knuckleball pitcher that ‘When it’s high let it fly when it’s low let it go.’

“That’s a tough guy to go up against in your first game back. I’m sure he’d rather come back in a game where a guy is throwing 97, right?”

That luxury wasn’t afforded to Harper, however, and the results, while not spectacular, were good enough for Bowa.

“I thought his bats were alright,” Bowa said. “He is such a perfectionist and that’s why he’s a great player. He could hit three home runs in his next game. I don’t think he’s that far off at all. I’d say a couple to three games and he should be back where he can be. It won’t take long.”

The rainout on Tuesday afforded Harper an extra day off after his comeback game.

No word on how he was feeling the day after his return as manager Rob Thomson was not made available and Harper wasn’t around in the locker room for the short time media was permitted before the game was called.

There will be a day/night doubleheader on Wednesday with Game 1 beginning at 1:05 p.m. and Game 2 at 6:15 p.m. RHP Mick Abel will start the afternoon game and Cristopher Sanchez the evening.

Twins bring Royce Lewis back from injured list to start series vs. Marlins

MIAMI — The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the injured list after a 15-game absence because of a recurrence of the hamstring strain that delayed his season debut.

Lewis joined the Twins for the start of a three-game series at Miami. He hurt his left hamstring while running out a grounder in the ninth inning of a game on June 13, a less severe strain than the one he suffered late in spring training. That injury sidelined him for seven weeks, costing him the first 35 games of the season.

Lewis went 0 for 8 with one walk on a three-game rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul.

Lewis has played in only 182 regular-season games since making his major league debut in 2022, and this year has been the first time the interruption seems to have affected his production. Lewis is batting just .202 with a .585 OPS and two home runs in 30 games this season. He had 32 straight hitless at-bats from May 19 to June 3.

Right before his latest setback, though, he had just gotten in a rhythm by going 9 for 20 with a home run and four RBIs in his last six games. The Twins are 18-12 in games Lewis has played in this season, despite his struggle at the plate, and 22-32 without him.

The first overall pick in the 2017 draft was limited to 82 games last season by a severe quadriceps strain he suffered running the bases in the opener and later by a groin injury. The previous two years for Lewis were limited by recoveries from successive ACL surgeries.

Reds at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Reds (44-41) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (42-44). Brady Singer is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Richard Fitts for Boston.

Yesterday, Reds pitcher Chase Burns was barreled and didn't make it out of the first inning in his second pro start. The Reds rookie walked two batters and gave up five earned runs on five hits before he was pulled from the game.

The Red Sox went on to win the game, 13-6.

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  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:10PM EST
  • Site: Fenway Park
  • City: Boston, MA
  • Network/Streaming: NESN, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio

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Odds for the Reds at the Red Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Reds (-104), Red Sox (-116)
  • Spread:  Red Sox 1.5
  • Total: 10.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Reds at Red Sox

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Brady Singer vs. Richard Fitts
    • Reds: Brady Singer, (7-6, 4.31 ERA)
      Last outing (New York Yankees, 6/25): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
    • Red Sox: Richard Fitts, (0-3, 4.68 ERA)
      Last outing (Los Angeles Angels, 6/25): 4.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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  • The Red Sox have won 3 straight games against the Reds
  • The Over is 7-3 in the Reds' last 10 road games
  • The Reds have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games

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  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
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Red Sox stock up, stock down: Giolito shining as trade deadline looms

Red Sox stock up, stock down: Giolito shining as trade deadline looms originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

The Boston Red Sox are entering the most important stretch of their 2025 season.

At 42-44, the Red Sox enter July seven games back in the American League East standings and three back in the AL Wild Card race. With the MLB trade deadline just 30 days away, Boston must give chief baseball officer Craig Breslow a good reason to invest in the team for a postseason run rather than part ways with key players.

If Breslow decides to sell, he could trade multiple players whose stocks have surged over the last month. Here’s our Red Sox Stock Up, Stock Down after an eventful June:

Stock Up

Ceddanne Rafaela, OF

From clutch hitting to his usual Platinum Glove-caliber defense, Rafaela has done it all for the Red Sox over the last month. The 24-year-old slashed .283/.327/.543 with a team-leading six homers and 15 RBI in June.

While swing-and-miss remains a big part of Rafaela’s game, the former top prospect has cut his strikeout percentage down from 26.4 last season to 20.1 so far this year. He has made noticeable strides at the plate while making plays like this look routine in center field:

Similar to what we used to say about Jackie Bradley Jr., Rafaela’s defense is so good that anything the Red Sox can get from him at the plate is a bonus. Lately, he has been among the team’s best players in all facets of the game.

Trevor Story, SS

Story has found his groove after enduring perhaps the worst stretch of his career in May. The veteran shortstop was second on the team with five homers and posted a .827 OPS in June.

The Red Sox couldn’t have gone on much longer with the Story they got in May, so his bounce-back is a relief. The question now is whether Story will stick at shortstop with rookie Marcelo Mayer at second base when third baseman Alex Bregman returns from injury, or if he’ll move to second with Mayer taking his place.

Lucas Giolito, RHP

Giolito has been nothing short of elite over his last four starts, allowing just two runs over 25 innings of work. All four were quality starts, including a gem in Seattle on June 16 when he tallied 10 strikeouts.

The Red Sox desperately needed one of their starters to step up as the No. 2 in the rotation behind Garrett Crochet, and it looks like Giolito has assumed that role. But with the MLB trade deadline looming, it’s fair to wonder how long that will last.

Giolito’s trade value has skyrocketed over the last month, so if Boston’s season continues to spiral, the club could move him to a pitching-needy contender for a decent haul. The soon-to-be 31-year-old is signed through 2025 with a team option for the 2026 campaign. It’s a $14 million team option if Giolito pitches fewer than 140 innings and a $19 million mutual option if he exceeds that number.

Brayan Bello, RHP

Bello has joined Giolito in stepping his game up since the calendar flipped to June. The Dominican right-hander posted a 2.87 ERA with a 1.21 WHIP, 23 strikeouts and 10 walks over five starts (31.1 innings).

Like Giolito, Bello has made four consecutive quality starts. That’s exactly what the Red Sox have needed from the 26-year-old, who arrived in the majors as a highly-touted prospect in 2022.

Aroldis Chapman, LHP

Chapman has been virtually unhittable since signing his one-year deal with Boston in the offseason. The 37-year-old southpaw has a 1.32 ERA and 0.79 WHIP over 37 appearances. Most importantly, he has cut his walk rate from 5.7 to 2.6 per nine innings.

Contending clubs are usually willing to pay a hefty price for elite bullpen options around the trade deadline, so Chapman is a prime candidate to be moved if the Red Sox’ season continues to spiral.

Abraham Toro and Romy Gonzalez, 1B

Say what you will about the Red Sox’ first base situation, but Toro and Gonzalez have done an admirable job holding down the fort in Triston Casas’ absence.

Toro has greatly outperformed expectations with by far his most productive big-league season at the plate so far. His defensive versatility has also paid off with a solid glove at first and third base.

Gonzalez continues to mash, especially against left-handed pitching. He posted a .926 OPS with three homers in 18 games, including this mammoth blast against Toronto:

The Red Sox could still use a more stable first base option if they buy at the trade deadline, but the Toro/Gonzalez platoon has worked like a charm since Casas went down.

Stock Down

Jarren Duran, OF

It has been a disappointing season for the 2024 All-Star Game MVP. While Duran has shown flashes of his elite potential with an MLB-leading nine triples and 20 doubles, he’s been a league-average hitter who has taken a significant step back defensively in left field.

With the deadline approaching, it’s fair to wonder whether Duran is the odd man out in Boston’s crowded outfield. The 28-year-old still has plenty of value after strong 2023 and 2024 seasons, plus he’s under team control until 2029. Don’t be surprised if this month is Duran’s last in a Red Sox uniform.

Walker Buehler, RHP

Buehler is scheduled to make his next start, but if that one doesn’t go well, he may not last another day in the Red Sox rotation. The veteran right-hander has a 6.45 ERA on the season and an 11.07 ERA in June. He racked up as many walks (17) as strikeouts over the last month.

Considering how Buehler performed in October last year with the Los Angeles Dodgers, clubs may still be willing to give something of value for him around the deadline. That said, his stock has undoubtedly plummeted as of late.

Craig Breslow, CBO

Breslow isn’t losing games on the field, but that doesn’t make him safe from the Stock Down category. Boston’s second-year chief baseball officer took a massive PR hit in June after he traded veteran slugger Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants in a shocking move. He poured more fuel on the fire by stating he believed the Red Sox could win more games without Devers, only for the club to lose six consecutive games and four straight series.

Meanwhile, multiple reports shed light on the dysfunction within the Breslow-led front office. One report even revealed the Red Sox used AI for several rounds of job interviews with a baseball operations candidate.

June was a month for Breslow to forget. Will he make up for it before the July 31 trade deadline?

Viral Diamondbacks fan who interfered vs. Giants addresses latest infraction

Viral Diamondbacks fan who interfered vs. Giants addresses latest infraction originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Diamondbacks’ viral fan has spoken. 

Dave McCaskill, the Arizona fan who interfered with a potential Christian Koss game-tying home run on Monday, addressed his latest infraction, which resulted in a ban from Chase Field for the remainder of 2025.

Remember, McCaskill is rumored to have been involved in five similar incidents, leading to a total of three ejections.

“So, number one: I’m a D-backs fan,” McCaskill told Arizona Sports on Tuesday. “I’ve been here in Arizona for exactly 10 years, retired military for 24 years. I caught a foul ball my first year, and then the lightbulb went off. I was like, ‘I need to catch a home run.’ 

“I kind of followed Zack Hample a little bit, and ever since then, it’s been fun.”

In his defense, however, the 55-year-old fan admits he has never intended to interfere with the game of play. If anything, the camera angles did him a bit of injustice.

“I never try to interfere,” McCaskill added. “If you look — there has been some other videos – I have been ejected three times officially. Two of those have been so close to the line, just like last night.

“If you watch the video, I catch the ball and my glove comes down. It wasn’t the best angle, but that’s my defense. 

“I apologize to the D-backs. I apologize to the D-backs fans. I would never interfere. Alek Thomas is my favorite player. He was talking to me during the game. It’s been fun. I love the D-backs.”

McCaskill confirmed that, following his latest incident on Monday night, he was escorted to the upper level of Chase Stadium.

If he has learned anything over the years, McCaskill claims it’s knowing not to lean over the wall.

“Last year, there was two home runs that were right at the wall, and I purposefully have been keeping my glove on the wall, telling myself, ‘Don’t go out, just go straight up,’ McCaskill concluded.

“Last night, if you noticed, I went parallel.” 

The Giants would like a word, Mr. McCaskill.

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Tuesday's Phillies-Padres matchup postponed, will play doubleheader Wednesday

Tuesday's Phillies-Padres matchup postponed, will play doubleheader Wednesday originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Cristopher Sanchez and the Phillies will have to wait one more day to try and collect a series win against the Padres.

Tuesday’s 6:35 p.m. matchup at Citizens Bank Park has been postponed due to inclement weather, the team announced.

Wednesday, July 2, will now be split doubleheader. The first game is still slated for the original 1:05 p.m. start time, with gates opening 11:35 a.m.

Tickets from Tuesday will be valid for the second game, with gates set to open 5:15 p.m. for the 6:15 p.m. start. The fireworks show anticipated for Tuesday will still take place after the Game 2.

Both games will air on NBC Sports Philadelphia, with coverage kicking off 12:30 p.m. with Phillies PreGame Live.

Angels at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1

Its Tuesday, July 1 and the Angels (41-42) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (38-45).

Tyler Anderson is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Didier Fuentes for Atlanta.

The Braves step out of divisional play after last week's series against the Mets and the Phillies. With three wins and three losses in those six games, Atlanta is now 7.5 games out of a Wild Card spot in the national League. Five teams sit between the Braves and a postseason berth.

The Angels are one of the surprises in baseball this season. Mike Trout and co. sit just one game under .500 and 2.5 games out of the playoff picture after 83 games. They took a pair from the A's over the weekend and two of three in a series against the Mariners earlier in the week.

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Game details & how to watch Angels at Braves

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 7:15PM EST
  • Site: Truist Park
  • City: Atlanta, GA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNW, FDSNSO

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Odds for the Angels at the Braves

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Angels (+138), Braves (-164)
  • Spread:  Braves -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Angels at Braves

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Tyler Anderson vs. Didier Fuentes
    • Angels: Tyler Anderson (2-5, 4.41 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/24 vs. Boston 4.2IP, 1ER, 2H, 2BB, 5Ks
    • Braves: Didier Fuentes (0-2, 10.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 6/25 at Mets - 3.1IP, 6ER, 8H, 0BB, 1K

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

  • The Braves have won 4 of their last 5 games against the Angels
  • 4 of the Braves' last 5 home games stayed under the Total
  • The Angels have failed to cover the Run Line in 4 of their last 5 games against the Braves
  • Didier Fuentes has failed to reach the sixth inning in either of his starts this season
  • Austin Riley was a combine 6-26 (.231) against the Mets and Phillies last week
  • Mike Trout is 4-13 with 1 HR and 5BBs over his last 5 games

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Atlanta Braves 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 staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Tigers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Tigers (53-32) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (35-49). Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Trevor Williams for Washington.

Detroit is coming off a rest day as they beat Minnesota 3-0 on Sunday behind a dominant 13 strikeout performance via Tarik Skubal. The Tigers have won two straight games and five out of the last seven as they enter this road contest.

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 Tigers at Nationals

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:45PM EST
  • Site: Nationals Park
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, MASN2

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Odds for the Tigers at the Nationals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-161), Nationals (+135)
  • Spread:  Tigers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Nationals

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Jack Flaherty vs. Trevor Williams
    • Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (5-9, 4.80 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 7 Strikeouts
    • Nationals: Trevor Williams, (3-9, 5.65 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

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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 Tuesday’s game between the Tigers and the Nationals:

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

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

  • The Tigers have a 19-6 record in series openers this season
  • 4 of the Tigers' last 5 road games have gone over the Total
  • The Nationals have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 1.47 units
  • Detroit is 5-11 on the ML when Jack Flaherty starts this season
  • Washington is 6-10 on the ML when Trevor Williams starts this season

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Twins at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Twins (40-44) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (37-45). Joe Ryan is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Edward Cabrera for Miami.

This is the opener of a three-game series between the two squads and first meeting of the season. Miami is on a season-long seven-game winning streak that spans over Atlanta, San Francisco, and Arizona.

The Marlins swept the the Giants and Diamondbacks in a six-game road trip, but had a day off as they return home to Miami. Minnesota had a day off and is coming off a 3-0 loss on Sunday to Detroit dropping two out three in the series.

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 Twins at Marlins

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: LoanDepot Park
  • City: Miami, FL
  • Network/Streaming: MNNT, FDSNFL

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Odds for the Twins at the Marlins

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Twins (-140), Marlins (+117)
  • Spread:  Twins -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Marlins

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Joe Ryan vs. Edward Cabrera
    • Twins: Joe Ryan, (8-3, 2.86 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 8 Strikeouts
    • Marlins: Edward Cabrera, (2-2, 3.78 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.1 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

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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 Tuesday’s game between the Twins and the Marlins:

  • 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 Miami Marlins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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

  • The Marlins are on a 7-game winning streak
  • The Marlins' last 5 games have gone over the Total
  • The Marlins have covered the Run Line in 13 of their last 16 games
  • Minnesota is 9-7 when Joe Ryan pitches, including a 7-2 mark over the last nine games
  • Miami is 7-6 when Edward Cabrera pitches, including a 6-2 mark over the last eight games

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Cardinals at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Cardinals (47-39) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (36-50). Andre Pallante is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Paul Skenes for Pittsburgh.

The Pirates won the opening game of the series in shutout fashion, 7-0 as Andrew Heaney took a no-hitter into the sixth inning. The Cardinals are now 3-1 against the Pirates after the loss. The Buccos are tied for a season-long four-game winning streak and the Cardinals are 3-1 in the last four.

Pittsburgh has scored at least seven runs in four straight games and combined for 37 runs scored and a 4-0 record in that stretch. Their last loss? Five days ago when Skenes was on the bump and had his worst start of the season. Can the Buccos offense stay hot for Skenes or will they revert back to their normal selves? That's the story of this game.

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 Cardinals at Pirates

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: PNC Park
  • City: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNMW, SNP

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Odds for the Cardinals at the Pirates

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cardinals (+140), Pirates (-166)
  • Spread:  Pirates -1.5
  • Total: 7.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cardinals at Pirates

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Andre Pallante vs. Paul Skenes
    • Cardinals: Andre Pallante, (5-4, 4.43 ERA)
      Last outing: 5.0 Innings Pitched, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts
    • Pirates: Paul Skenes, (4-7, 2.12 ERA)
      Last outing: 4.0 Innings Pitched, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts

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

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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.

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Cardinals and the Pirates:

  • 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 St. Louis Cardinals at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 7.0.

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

  • Pittsburgh is 8-9 this season when Paul Skenes pitches
  • St. Louis is 9-7 this season when Andre Pallante pitches
  • The Cardinals have won 4 of their last 5 away games against teams with losing records
  • 4 of the Cardinals' last 5 matchups with the Pirates have stayed under the Total
  • The Pirates have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 2.97 units

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Padres at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1

It's Tuesday, July 1 and the Padres (45-39) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (50-35). Nick Pivetta is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Cristopher Sánchez for Philadelphia.

Philadelphia took the series opener 4-0 in Bryce Harper's return and the strong pitching of Zack Wheeler. Harper recorded a walk and two outs in three at-bats, while Wheeler recorded 10 strikeouts to zero walks over 8.0 shutout innings of work.

The Phillies have won three out of the last four after dropping three consecutive games. San Diego is the opposite having lost three of the past four outings to follow up a 4-1 stretch.

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 Phillies

  • Date: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
  • Time: 6:35PM EST
  • Site: Citizens Bank Park
  • City: Philadelphia, PA
  • Network/Streaming: SDPA, NBCSP

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Odds for the Padres at the Phillies

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Padres (+144), Phillies (-172)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Padres at Phillies

  • Pitching matchup for July 1, 2025: Nick Pivetta vs. Cristopher Sánchez
    • Padres: Nick Pivetta, (8-2, 3.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 10 Strikeouts
    • Phillies: Cristopher Sánchez, (6-2, 2.79 ERA)
      Last outing: 6.0 Innings Pitched, 1 Earned Run Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 11 Strikeouts

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

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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.

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday’s game between the Padres and the Phillies:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Philadelphia Phillies 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 Phillies

  • The Padres are 10-6 when Nick Pivetta starts
  • The Phillies are 12-4 when Cristopher Sánchez starts
  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 home games against National League teams
  • Each of the Padres' last 3 road games with the Phillies have stayed under the Total
  • The Phillies are up 3.92 units on the Run Line in their last 5 games at Citizens Bank Park

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Giants exercise manager Bob Melvin's contract option for 2026 MLB season

Giants exercise manager Bob Melvin's contract option for 2026 MLB season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

PHOENIX — The Giants are in the midst of the worst skid of the Buster Posey Era, and on Tuesday the new president of baseball operations gave a forceful response. It was not exactly what outsiders might have expected. 

The Giants picked up the 2026 option on manager Bob Melvin’s contract, ending any speculation about his long-term job security at a time when the Giants have dropped six of seven and struggled to score runs or play clean baseball. In a statement announcing the decision, Posey said working with Melvin every day has shown him how “really fortunate (the Giants are) to have such an experienced leader and one of the most well-respected managers in baseball.”

“His leadership, preparation, and connection with our players have been invaluable, and we believe he’s the right person to continue guiding this team forward,” Posey continued.

Melvin, 63, is 125-122 in two seasons with his hometown team. This likely is to be his last managerial job in the big leagues, and the Giants got off to a stunningly strong start in his second season. 

They had a rough June, but they still are five games above .500, and Melvin has been steady in the middle of the first big storm of the season. He has publicly backed his coaches, and Posey privately did so with several of them in recent days. On Tuesday, he went as far as he could for his manager. 

“I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue leading this group,” Melvin said. “I believe in what we’re building here, and I appreciate the confidence that the Giants ownership group, Greg, Buster, Larry, Zack and the rest of the Giants’ organization have shown in me and our staff. We have a lot of unfinished business this year, and I’m looking forward to the work ahead.”

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