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Brewers claim 10th straight game and become 1st team since 2019 with 2 double-digit win streaks

MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers became the first MLB team since 2019 with multiple winning streaks of 10 or more games. However, any excitement over that particular accomplishment is tempered by the bigger picture.

The Brewers extended their current win streak to 10 with a 7-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Earlier in the season, Milwaukee won 11 straight, and with the victory join the Houston Astros (2019 and 1969), Los Angeles Dodgers (2017), Toronto Blue Jays (2015), Atlanta Braves (2013), St. Louis Cardinals (2001), Pittsburgh Pirates (1978), Kansas City Royals (1977) and the New York Mets (1969) as the only teams to have two double-digit wins streaks since MLB expanded in 1969, according to MLB.com.

“Honestly, nobody cares about what we have done the past month,” Brewers slugger Christian Yelich said. “It’s all great, but we have bigger goals than winning 74 games or whatever it is. That’s great, but that wasn’t really our goal going into the season. We have bigger aspirations than that.”

Yelich’s home run snapped a 1-all tie and highlighted Milwaukee’s four-run third inning.

“It’s hard to win just one game in the major leagues,” Yelich said. “We’ve done it just by being present, focusing on the current day and not thinking about previous days or what we have ahead of us. Staying present in the moment, talking about, figuring out what we have to do to win that night.”

José Quintana (10-4), Milwaukee’s winning pitcher, is enjoying the ride as the Brewers improved to 30 games over .500 at 74-44 and moved 6 1/2 games ahead of the idle Chicago Cubs (67-50) in the NL Central.

“It’s been fun the way we’ve been playing, all the energy we have around,” Quintana said.

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Diamondbacks at Rangers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Diamondbacks (57-62) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (61-59).

Anthony DeSclafani is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Jack Leiter for Texas.

Trailing 6-1 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the Rangers rallied and won in ten innings, 7-6 in ten innings. Jake Burger drove in the winning run to cap the comeback and keep Texas within 2.5 games of the Yankees and the final Wild Card spot.

Lets dive into Game 2 of the series 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 the first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Diamondbacks at Rangers

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 8:05PM EST
  • Site: Globe Life Field
  • City: Arlington, TX
  • Network/Streaming: ARID, RSN

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Odds for the Diamondbacks at the Rangers

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Diamondbacks (+126), Rangers (-151)
  • Spread:  Rangers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Diamondbacks at Rangers

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Anthony DeSclafani vs. Jack Leiter
    • Diamondbacks: Anthony DeSclafani (1-2, 4.20 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. San Diego - 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Rangers: Jack Leiter (7-6, 4.05 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. Yankees - 2.70 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

  • The Rangers have won 5 of their last 7 home games against the Diamondbacks
  • The Under is 68-50-2 in Rangers' games this season
  • The Diamondbacks have covered in 4 of their last 5 games for a profit of 1.96 units
  • Corbin Carroll has hit safely in 5 straight (7-21) and 8 of his last 9 games (11-36)
  • Wyatt Langford has hit in 3 straight (3-12)
  • Corey Seagar is 8-18 over his 5 games

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

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Diamondbacks 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 Arizona Diamondbacks 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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Cubs at Blue Jays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and after a day of travel for each of these teams, the Cubs (67-50) are in Toronto to open a series against the Blue Jays (69-50).

Ben Brown is slated to take the mound for Chicago against José Berríos for Toronto.

The Jays sit atop the American League East by 4.5 games. A .500 team on the road, Toronto is dominant at home posting a record of 38-19 this season. One-time leaders in the National League Central, division hopes for the Cubs have been squashed by the white-hot Brewers.
Chicago now trails Milwaukee by 6.5 games.

Lets dive into the series opener and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Cubs at Blue Jays

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:07PM EST
  • Site: Rogers Centre
  • City: Toronto, ON
  • Network/Streaming: MARQ, Sportsnet, TBS

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Odds for the Cubs at the Blue Jays

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Cubs (+106), Blue Jays (-126)
  • Spread:  Blue Jays -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Cubs at Blue Jays

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Ben Brown vs. José Berríos
    • Cubs: Ben Brown (5-7, 6.04 ERA)
      Last outing: August 4 vs. Cincinnati - 2.25 ERA, 1 Earned Runs Allowed, 2 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Blue Jays: José Berríos (8-4, 3.89 ERA)
      Last outing: August 5 at Colorado - 5.06 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

  • The Cubs have won four of their last five at AL East teams
  • When Jose Berrios takes the mound for the Blue Jays the Over is 14-8-2 (58%)
  • The Blue Jays have covered in nine of their last 11 games with Jose Berrios on the mound
  • Jose Berrios has struck out at least 5 in 3 of his last 4 starts
  • Bo Bichette has hit safely in 8 of 9 games in August (15-40)

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

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

  • 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 Chicago Cubs at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Mets owner Steve Cohen issues vote of confidence ahead of homestand: ‘I still believe in this team’

It’s no secret that the Mets have been scuffling, having lost 11 of their last 12 games, but owner Steve Cohen isn’t losing faith.

With the Mets beginning a six-game homestand (the final game is in Williamsport, Pa., but the Mets are technically the home team against Seattle) on Tuesday night against the Atlanta Braves, Cohen took to X (formerly Twitter) to send a message to the fans.

“We haven’t been playing well but I still believe in this team,” Cohen wrote. “I will be at [Citi Field] the next 3 games rooting the Mets on. LGM”

While the Mets have been struggling to score runs and haven’t seen their starting pitchers go deep into games, the silver lining is that at 63-55, the Mets still currently hold the third and final NL Wild Card Spot, sitting 2.0 games ahead of the Cincinnati Reds.

Now 6.0 games behind the Phillies in the NL East standings, the Mets still have plenty of time to play catch-up, especially considering that 13 of the team’s 19 remaining August games are against the sub-.500 Braves, Nationals, and Marlins.

The Mets will also host the Phillies for three games from Aug. 25-27, and then play a four-game set in Philadelphia in September, and both series could go a long way towards determining the NL East champion.

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Phillies at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Phillies (69-49) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (62-58).

Ranger Suárez is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Brady Singer for Cincinnati.

Kyle Schwarber smashed his 42nd home run of the season as part of a four-run eighth inning as the Phillies rallied late for a 4-1 win over the Reds. Taijuan Walker did not get the win but was solid allowing a single run over six innings for Philadelphia. With the win the Phillies lead is now six games over the Mets in the National League East while the loss dropped the Reds to two full games behind the Mets for the final Wild Card in the National League.

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

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Game details & how to watch Phillies at Reds

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 6:40PM EST
  • Site: Great American Ball Park
  • City: Cincinnati, OH
  • Network/Streaming: NBCSP, FDSNOH

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Odds for the Phillies at the Reds

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Phillies (-154), Reds (+128)
  • Spread:  Phillies -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Phillies at Reds

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Ranger Suárez vs. Brady Singer
    • Phillies: Ranger Suárez (8-5, 2.94 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. Baltimore - 7.11 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 9 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • Reds: Brady Singer (9-9, 4.53 ERA)
      Last outing: August 7 at Pittsburgh - 9.82 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts

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

  • The Phillies have won 4 of their last 5 against NL Central teams
  • Each of the last 3 games between the Reds and the Phillies have stayed under the Total
  • The Phillies have covered in 4 of their last 5 games showing a profit of 2.50 units
  • Kyle Schwarber has 2 hits in his last 19ABs over his last 5 games but both hits were HRs
  • Ranger Suarez has struck out at least 5 in 9 of his last 11 starts

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

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

  • 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 Cincinnati Reds at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play on the over on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Mariners at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Mariners (66-53) are in Baltimore to open a series against the Orioles (53-65).

George Kirby is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Dean Kremer for Baltimore.

Only the Milwaukee Brewers are hotter than the Seattle Mariners. Winners of their last seven games, Seattle has pulled atop the Wild Card standings and within one game of the AMerican League West-leading Houston Astros.

With just three wins in their last ten games, the Orioles sit comfortably in last place in the American League East. Only the Athletics (637), the Nationals (648), and the Rockies (768) have surrendered more runs this season than the O's.

Lets dive into the series opener and find a sweat or two.

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Game details & how to watch Mariners at Orioles

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 6:35PM EST
  • Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards
  • City: Baltimore, MD
  • Network/Streaming: RSNW, MASN

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Odds for the Mariners at the Orioles

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Mariners (-155), Orioles (+130)
  • Spread:  Mariners -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Mariners at Orioles

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: George Kirby vs. Dean Kremer
    • Mariners: George Kirby (7-5, 4.04 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs. White Sox - 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 2 Walks, and 9 Strikeouts
    • Orioles: Dean Kremer (8-8, 4.35 ERA)
      Last outing: August 5 at Philadelphia - 6.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 6 Strikeouts

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

  • The Mariners are riding a 7-game winning streak
  • Each of the last 3 games between the Mariners and the Orioles have stayed under the Total
  • The Orioles have covered the Run Line in 9 of their last 11 games against the Mariners
  • Cal Raleigh has homered in three straight games
  • Randy Arozarena is riding a modest 4-game hitting streak (6-17)

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

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

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Seattle Mariners on the Moneyline.
  • Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the 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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Twins at Yankees Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Twins (56-62) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (63-56).

Its a bullpen game for Minnesota while Carlos Rodón will start for New York.

The Yankees rode home runs from Cody Bellinger, Giancarlo Stanton, Ben Rice, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. to a 6-2 win in the series opener. Will Warren allowed two runs and just three hits over 6.2 innings to earn his seventh win of the season.

Lets dive into Game 2 of 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 the 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 Yankees

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:05PM EST
  • Site: Yankee Stadium
  • City: Bronx, NY
  • Network/Streaming: MNNT, YES

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Odds for the Twins at the Yankees

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Twins (+180), Yankees (-220)
  • Spread:  Yankees -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Twins at Yankees

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: TBD vs. Carlos Rodón
    • Twins: TBD
    • Yankees: Carlos Rodón (11-7, 3.35 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 at Texas - 3.60 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

  • With Carlos Rodon on the bump the Yankees have won 6 of their last 7 home games
  • In the Yankees' home games this season with Carlos Rodon on the mound the Under is 7-3-1 (64%)
  • The Yankees have covered in 3 straight home games started by Carlos Rodon
  • Paul Goldschmidt is 2-14 (.143) over his last 5 games
  • Aaron Judge is 4-19 (.211) without a home run since returning from the disabled list 6 games ago

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

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

  • 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 Minnesota Twins at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 9.0.

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Red Sox at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for August 12

Its Tuesday, August 12 and the Red Sox (65-55) are in Houston to take on the Astros (67-52).

Dustin May is slated to take the mound for Boston against Spencer Arrighetti for Houston.

Game 1 of this series saw the Astros jump out to a 7-2 lead and hold on late for a 7-6 win. Chas McCormick smacked his first home run of the season and Ramon Urias hit his first since being traded to Houston to pace the attack. Alex Bregman went yard for the Sox in his first game back in Space City.

Lets dive into Game 2 of 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 the 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 Red Sox at Astros

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 8:10PM EST
  • Site: Minute Maid Park
  • City: Houston, TX
  • Network/Streaming: NESN, SCHN

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Odds for the Red Sox at the Astros

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Red Sox (+100), Astros (-120)
  • Spread:  Astros -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Astros

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Dustin May vs. Spencer Arrighetti
    • Red Sox: Dustin May (6-8, 4.85 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 vs, Kansas City - 7.36 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Astros: Spencer Arrighetti (1-2, 7.43 ERA)
      Last outing: August 6 at Miami - 12.27 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 11 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

  • The Red Sox have won 4 of their last 5 series
  • The Over is 8-1-1 for the Astros' last 5 games at home and the Red Sox's last 5 on the road combined
  • The Astros have covered the Run Line in 3 straight home games
  • Each of the starting pitchers lasted just 3.2 innings in their last start
  • Carlos Correa has now hit safely in 9 straight games (16-37)
  • Cam Smith is 3-7 in his last 2 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 Red Sox and the Astros

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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Tuesday's game between the Red Sox and the Astros:

  • 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 Boston Red Sox 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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Mets' David Stearns in Japan for slugger Munetaka Murakami's game

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearnswas in Japan on Tuesday to watch slugger Munetaka Murakami's game against the Yokohama DeNA BayStars.

Murakami, a first baseman/third baseman for the Yakult Swallows, could be a free agent this offseason -- making Stearns' presence at his game potentially highly notable.

And Murakami -- who has dealt with injuries this season that have limited him to 14 games to this point -- made a statement on Tuesday, smacking a walk-off home run.

Murakami, 25, has been a star during his eight seasons in NPB, slashing .273/.394/.543 with 246 home runs, 165 doubles, and 681 RBI.

His best power season came in 2022, when he smashed 56 homers and drove in 134.

The expectation is that Murakami will be posted this offseason. If so, he will be one of the most coveted free agents in a class that's a bit weak on the position-player side when it comes to MLB players. Kyle Tucker and Pete Alonso (who is expected to opt out of the final year of his two-year deal) are expected to headline that class.

In the event Alonso opts out and leaves as a free agent, it's conceivable Murakami could be his replacement at first base.

But the Mets would have to beat out a slew of interested teams, including the Dodgers. Los Angeles has had a stranglehold on the Japanese market for years, including recent signings of Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto out of Japan, and the signing of Shohei Ohtani after he spent the first portion of his MLB career with the Angels.

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Mets vs. Braves: How to watch on SNY on Aug. 12, 2025

The Mets open a three-game series against the Braves at Citi Field on Tuesday at 7:10 p.m. on SNY.

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

Mets Notes

  • Pete Alonso is one home run away from breaking the Mets' all-time franchise record of 252
  • Juan Sotois heating back up, slashing .318/.444/.727 with three homers over his last 27 plate appearances
  • Clay Holmeswas solid his last time out, limiting the Guardians to two runs on three hits while striking out six in 5.0 innings
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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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Bregman has great reaction to getting booed during Houston homecoming

Bregman has great reaction to getting booed during Houston homecoming originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston

Houston Astros fans displayed their respect for Alex Bregman in more ways than one Monday night.

The Red Sox third baseman returned to Houston on Monday for the first time since leaving the Astros in 2025 free agency to sign a three-year, $120 million contract with Boston.

The night started as you might expect: A touching video tribute played on the Jumbotron at Daikin Park honoring Bregman’s many contributions to the Astros, including his key role in two World Series titles (2017 and 2022) over nine seasons with the franchise.

The Houston crowd gave Bregman a standing ovation, then delivered more warm cheers when Bregman came to bat in the first inning and tipped his cap to acknowledge the fans.

Three pitches later, Bregman did this:

Bregman’s two-run home run — his 95th all-time at Houston’s stadium — gave the Red Sox an instant two-run lead, and served as a sudden reminder to Astros fans that he was now the enemy.

So, when the former Astros star stepped in for his second at-bat, they treated him as such by showering him with boos.

Bregman could be seen smiling in the dugout after his second at-bat, and after the game, he admitted he enjoyed the fans’ sudden change of heart.

“It was great. I loved it. I loved it,” Bregman said of the fans booing him, via MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. “I was hoping they would.”

Why exactly did Bregman love getting booed in his former MLB home?

“Just because it’s two good teams getting after it,” Bregman explained. “They want to win. You know what I mean? Like, both teams want to win really badly. It’s fun. It’s good. It’s good for the game.”

Houston fans booing Bregman was a sign of respect for the All-Star third baseman, who’s made a habit of delivering in big moments throughout his career and did so again Monday night. The Astros got the last laugh, however, holding on for a 7-6 win.

As Bregman intimated, the stakes were also high for Monday’s game: Boston now holds just a 1.5-game lead over the New York Yankees for the final American League Wild Card spot, while Houston remains one game ahead of the Seattle Mariners atop the AL West after the victory.

The Red Sox and Astros will meet twice more on Tuesday and Wednesday, and you can expect Houston fans to treat Bregman like the enemy — which is just the way he likes it.

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Tigers at White Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for August 12

It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Tigers (69-51) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (43-76). Jack Flaherty is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Chicago.

Detroit took a nail biter of an opener, 2-1 as the Tigers look to get back on track. The Tigers are 3-1 in the last four games and things are looking up after they started the second half of the season on a 1-8 stretch.

The White Sox on the other hand are 1-7 in the previous eight games and have yet to announce its starting pitcher.

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 White Sox

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Rate Field
  • City: Chicago, IL
  • Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, CHSN

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Odds for the Tigers at the White Sox

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Tigers (-172), White Sox (+144)
  • Spread:  Tigers -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at White Sox

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Jack Flaherty vs. TBA
    • Tigers: Jack Flaherty, (6-11, 4.56 ERA)
      Last outing: 9.64 ERA, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 8 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts
    • White Sox: TBA

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

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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 Tigers and the White Sox:

  • 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 Chicago White Sox at +1.5.
  • Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • Detroit is 3-1 in the last 4 games
  • Chicago is 1-8 in the last 9 games
  • The Tigers have won 4 of 5 games at divisional opponents
  • The Tigers' last 4 matchups against divisional opponents have gone over the Total
  • The Tigers have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight road games against the White Sox

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Nationals at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 12

It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Nationals (47-71) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (59-60). Mitchell Parker is slated to take the mound for Washington against Michael Wacha for Kansas City.

The Royals blasted their way to series opening victory over the Nationals, 7-4 on Monday. The Nationals are now 3-9 over the last 12 games and has struggled in the second half of the season with a 9-13 record.

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 Nationals at Royals

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 7:40PM EST
  • Site: Kauffman Stadium
  • City: Kansas City, MO
  • Network/Streaming: MASN2, FDSNKC

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Odds for the Nationals at the Royals

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Nationals (+143), Royals (-172)
  • Spread:  Royals -1.5
  • Total: 8.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Nationals at Royals

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Mitchell Parker vs. Michael Wacha
    • Nationals: Mitchell Parker, (7-12, 5.43 ERA)
      Last outing: 7.20 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 4 Strikeouts
    • Royals: Michael Wacha, (6-9, 3.36 ERA)
      Last outing: 3.00 ERA, 2 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts

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

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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 Nationals and the Royals:

  • Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Kansas City Royals 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 staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0.

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

  • Kansas City is 3-3 in the last 6 games
  • Kansas City is 1-0 against Washington this season
  • The Royals have won 5 of their last 7 games at home
  • The Under is 4-0-1 in the Nationals' last 5 games
  • The Nationals are 3-9 in the last 12 games

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Rafael Devers not one of Giants' two stars on MLB top-50 players list, per ESPN

Rafael Devers not one of Giants' two stars on MLB top-50 players list, per ESPN originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

The Giants made a seismic move in June by trading for star slugger Rafael Devers, who widely was regarded as one of the best players in MLB at the time.

However, the sentiment surrounding Devers appears to have changed.

ESPN, after previously ranking Devers at No. 25 on their top-100 players list in April, has left the 28-year-old off their updated top-50 list completely.

Here are the two Giants players ESPN MLB experts have on the list:

38. Logan Webb

“Mr. Consistency is on track for a typical Logan Webb season, which means making every start and perhaps leading the NL in innings for the third straight season,” David Schoenfield wrote. “Though his ERA is right in line with his career numbers, he has significantly increased his strikeout rate. Signed for three more seasons, he remains the anchor of not just the pitching staff, but the team. That contract looks like one of the best deals in the game.”

50. Matt Chapman

“Chapman is enjoying another typical season for him, with above-average offense (thanks to his power and walk rate) and excellent third base defense,” Eric Karabell wrote. He missed most of June because of a hand injury, but then he produced a reasonable .739 OPS in July.”

Webb is one of the game’s most consistent and reliable starting pitchers, and in 25 starts this season, has posted a 3.34 ERA with 168 strikeouts to 35 walks in an MLB-most 153 2/3 innings pitched.

Chapman, who continues to be one of, if not the best defensive third baseman in baseball, is having a bit of a down year at the plate, batting just .231/.338/.427 with 16 home runs and 44 RBI in 399 plate appearances, but did miss nearly one month of the season after suffering a hand injury in June.

While both players certainly are deserving of league-wide recognition, perhaps Devers, who is batting .256/.381/.472 with a team-high 23 home runs, 81 RBI and a .853 OPS, might have just as strong a case to make the list.

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Dodgers at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for August 12

It's Tuesday, August 12 and the Dodgers (68-51) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (57-62). Emmet Sheehan is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Tyler Anderson for Los Angeles.

The Angels continue their reign over the Dodgers this season with another victory on Monday night, this time by a score of 7-4. The Angels are 4-0 against the Dodgers this year with two games remaining. The Halos have outscored their cross town rivals, 30-19 across four games.

Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We’ve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.

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Game details & how to watch Dodgers at Angels

  • Date: Tuesday, August 12, 2025
  • Time: 9:38PM EST
  • Site: Angel Stadium
  • City: Anaheim, CA
  • Network/Streaming: SNLA, FDSNW

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Odds for the Dodgers at the Angels

The latest odds as of Tuesday:

  • Moneyline: Dodgers (-177), Angels (+148)
  • Spread:  Dodgers -1.5
  • Total: 9.0 runs

Probable starting pitchers for Dodgers at Angels

  • Pitching matchup for August 12, 2025: Emmet Sheehan vs. Tyler Anderson
    • Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan, (3-2, 3.00 ERA)
      Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts
    • Angels: Tyler Anderson, (2-7, 4.64 ERA)
      Last outing: 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 5 Strikeouts

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

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

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

  • The Angels are 4-0 against the Dodgers this season
  • The Dodgers are 0-2 in the last 2 games
  • The Angels re 7-7 in their last 14 home games
  • The Dodgers have won 8 of their last 10 games against teams with losing records
  • Tyler Anderson has an ERA of 6.43 in his last 5 starts on the mound
  • Betting the Angels on the Run Line with Tyler Anderson starting would have returned a 5.56-unit profit in 2025

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