Jaydn Ott was able to commit earlier because he is a graduate transfer.
Cubs option Matt Shaw to Triple-A after disappointing start to third baseman’s career
SAN DIEGO — The Chicago Cubs have optioned top prospect Matt Shaw to Triple-A Iowa after a disappointing start to the rookie third baseman’s career.
Shaw, the No. 13 pick in the 2023 amateur draft, is just 10 for 58 with one homer and three RBIs. He has 18 strikeouts in 68 plate appearances.
“We want to get a productive player back,” manager Craig Counsell said before the Cubs played the San Diego Padres. “Sometimes you have to take a step back to do that. At this level it’s production and the point we’re at, obviously you give guys time to work through it but we just thought we saw enough where we kind of needed to take a break from this level and get some at-bats at Triple-A.”
Counsell, a former major league infielder, said it’s normal for young hitters to struggle.
“He’s just been up against it a little bit to start the year,” he said. “Sometimes it is just some success that kind of reframes it some and gets you good feelings back and good vibes back and gets you back to being that offensive threat.”
The Cubs also placed right-hander Eli Morgan on the 15-day injured list because of an elbow impingement. Infielder Vidal Bruján was reinstated from the 10-day IL, and right-hander Nate Pearson was optioned to Iowa.
Left-hander Luke Little and right-hander Daniel Palencia were recalled from Triple-A before the Cubs’ game at San Diego.
Counsell said Morgan felt something in his elbow when he got two outs in a 10-4 loss. The team will figure out what’s next when it returns to Chicago..
Morgan, acquired from Cleveland in November, has a 12.27 ERA in seven appearances. He went 3-0 with a 1.93 ERA in 32 appearances last season for the AL Central champion Guardians, who had the best bullpen in the majors in 2024.
The Cubs were leading the NL Central at 11-8 entering their game against the Padres. They lost ace Justin Steele to a season-ending left elbow injury.
Pirates place Endy Rodriguez on the 10-day injured list with a lacerated right index finger
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates placed catcher/first baseman Endy Rodriguez on the 10-injured list with a lacerated right index finger.
Rodriguez was catching when he got hurt during a 10-3 victory over Washington. He was hit on the hand by a pitch in the dirt by Paul Skenes, and the injury required five stitches.
The Pirates recalled right-hander Chase Shugart from Triple-A Indianapolis.
Rodriguez has made nine starts at first base and five at catcher this season, hitting .178 with two RBIs.
The injury leaves the Pirates thin at two positions.
Henry Davis is their only healthy catcher, with Joey Bart missing his fourth straight game because of lower back soreness. Catcher Abrahan Gutierrez joined the team from Indianapolis but was not immediately added to the active roster.
Primarily a catcher, Rodriguez had been playing first base while Spencer Horwitz recovers from right hand surgery. Utility player Enmanuel Valdez started at first base for a second straight night.
NBA admits refs missed four calls late in Warriors-Grizzlies game
NBA admits refs missed four calls late in Warriors-Grizzlies game originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Both the Warriors and Grizzlies benefited from missed calls late in Golden State’s 121-116 NBA play-in tournament win over Memphis on Tuesday at Chase Center.
However, one of the calls, had it been correctly assessed, could have greatly benefited the Grizzlies in the game’s final seconds.
Chronologically, here are the four incorrect calls in the game:
- Draymond Green should have been called for a shooting foul on Scottie Pippen Jr. after making contact with the Grizzlies guard’s wrist on a play with 1:29 remaining in the game.
| Q4 | 01:29.3 | Foul: Shooting | Draymond Green | Scotty Pippen Jr. | INC | Video | |
| Comment: | Green (GSW) reaches in and makes illegal contact with Pippen Jr.’s (MEM) wrist after his gather during the driving shot attempt. | ||||||
- Zach Edey should have been called for offensive goaltending on a Warriors’ possession with 1:28 remaining in the game.
| Q4 | 01:28.2 | Turnover: Offensive Goaltending | Zach Edey | Warriors | INC | Video | |
| Comment: | Edey (MEM) makes contact with the ball while it is in the imaginary cylinder above the rim. | ||||||
- One call that had Warriors fans upset, was Brandin Podziemski being called for a foul on his block attempt on Pippen Jr. with 37 seconds remaining in the game. The NBA stated that was an incorrect call.
| Q4 | 00:37.0 | Foul: Shooting | Brandin Podziemski | Scotty Pippen Jr. | IC | Video | |
| Comment: | Podziemski (GSW) makes contact with the ball during Pippen Jr.’s (MEM) shot attempt near the basket and any ensuing contact once the ball becomes loose is considered incidental. | ||||||
- Perhaps the most notable missed call of the game, was the Warriors’ inbound pass to Steph Curry with 10.5 seconds remaining. Grizzlies guard Ja Morant initially appeared to knock the ball out of Curry’s hands, but the NBA stated the ball actually touched Curry’s hand last before it went out of bounds and possession should have been awarded to Memphis with 7.3 seconds remaining.
| Q4 | 00:07.3 | Stoppage: Out-of-Bounds | Ja Morant | Stephen Curry | IC | Video | |
| Comment: | After Morant (MEM) reaches in and makes contact with the ball, it touches Curry’s (GSW) hand last before going out of bounds. Possession is awarded to Golden State, but should have been awarded to Memphis. | ||||||
Another controversial moment in the game was Kevon Looney being called for a loose ball foul on Edey under the rim with 14.3 seconds remaining. That, according to the NBA, was correctly called.
While there were missed calls that went against both teams, the Grizzlies certainly wish at least one, in particular, was called correctly.
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NBA Playoff Notes: How high are the stakes for Knicks' Tom Thibodeau?
There is plenty at stake in New York and around the NBA as the playoffs start. Here’s a look at the ramifications for some playoff teams:
KNICKS: As noted on this week’s Putback, the stakes are high for Tom Thibodeau entering the playoffs. If the Knicks beat Detroit and are competitive in the second round against Boston, I’d assume Thibodeau will be fine. Given Thibodeau’s success in New York, this is the most likely scenario.
But if the Knicks struggle against Detroit or are noncompetitive in the second round against Boston, there will be tough conversations about the franchise’s next steps.
The post-mortem analysis will include an assessment of Thibodeau. Would the Knicks head coach survive a subpar playoff performance?
It all depends on how team president Leon Rose and owner James Dolan view the season.
Thibodeau has been on shaky ground in the past and survived. Rose made the decision to stick with Thibodeau amid past uncertainty. In hindsight, keeping Thibodeau was the best decision Rose could have made.
The head coach has helped guide the Knicks to their best three-year run since the late 1990s.
He is also under contract for four more seasons. Earlier in the season, I thought Thibodeau would survive any playoff shortcomings and be back next season. But that’s not the case anymore. I think anything is on the table if the Knicks struggle in the playoffs, including a coaching change.
No matter what happens this spring, the Knicks will have to decide on Mikal Bridges’ extension. Bridges is eligible for a four-year, $156 million deal on July 1. The Knicks gave up five first-round picks in order to acquire Bridges. So it would be surprising if they didn’t secure him long-term to an extension if everything goes well in the playoffs. If things go sideways, New York could include Bridges in a deal for a significant return.
OTHER EASTERN CONFERENCE RAMIFICATIONS
PACERS: The Pacers want to retain 2025 free agent Myles Turner. But the team also reportedly wants to remain below the luxury tax. In order to achieve both of those goals, the Pacers may have to shed salary via trade.
They have several options if they want to go this route, including Bennedict Mathurin, Obi Toppin, and Aaron Nesmith. The club’s playoff performance – and the performances of its role players – will likely factor in to any roster decisions made around Turner.
BUCKS: The Nets aren’t the only NBA team keeping a close eye on the Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Several teams operated at the NBA trade deadline with a potential run at Antetokounmpo in mind. Why would teams see an Antetokounmpo trade as a remote possibility? That belief stems – in part – on Antetokounmpo’s own stance. He has said in the past that his top priority is to win. In acquiring Damian Lillard and Kyle Kuzma via trade and making high-stakes coaching changes, Milwaukee has operated like a team desperate to win. But the results haven’t been great. Will another subpar playoff performance cause Antetokounmpo to request a trade? That’s part of what is at stake for Milwaukee this spring. The Nets, it should be noted, have a bevy of assets to offer in a trade for Antetokounmpo – or another star. Brooklyn owns four first-round picks in the 2025 NBA Draft and has 13 tradeable first-round picks in the next seven drafts.
HAWKS: After losing to Orlando on Tuesday, the Hawks face an uphill climb to qualify for the playoffs. Whether their season ends later this week or after a first-round loss to Cleveland, the Hawks will have a significant decision to make with Trae Young. Young has a player option in 2026 and is eligible for a four-year, $230 million extension in the offseason.
Do the Hawks want to make that financial commitment to Young while building around Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and, presumably, rookie Zaccharie Risacher? That’s a big question for Landry Fields & Co entering the offseason.
WESTERN CONFERENCE RAMIFICATIONS
TIMBERWOLVES: The most pressing issue for the Timberwolves is stopping Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and the Lakers. The big picture facing the Wolves: how much is ownership willing to spend on the roster? Naz Reid could test free agency. He has a $15 million player option for next season. Nickeil Alexander-Walker will be an unrestricted free agent. Julius Randle has a $30 million player option. The Timberwolves are facing a significant tax bill. It would be extremely challenging to keep all three of Randle, Alexander-Walker, and Reid.
Worth noting on Randle: the Heat have had interest in him at different points over the past few seasons. Randle could exercise his player option and be traded. The Nets, Bulls, and Pistons are among a small group of teams projected to have cap space this offseason. On the other side of Timberwolves-Lakers, James has a player option for 2025-26.
ROCKETS: The Rockets are in an enviable position. They won 52 games in the regular season and have a bevy of assets to swing a trade this offseason. Houston can acquire five additional first-round picks over the next five drafts and has several players – Jabari Smith Jr., Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore, Dillon Brooks, Fred Van Vleet- who would draw interest in the trade market.
Houston’s performance in the postseason will impact their approach in the offseason. The No. 1 question for Houston this summer: what would you trade for Kevin Durant? Durant will be available via trade and will presumably be moved to one of his preferred destinations. It’s well known that he and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka have a strong connection. The Rockets obviously would have competition for Durant. The Mavericks are among the teams who pursued him aggressively at the trade deadline. They continued to search for ways to land Durant even after he made it clear through back-channels that he didn’t want to be traded. So Dallas will almost assuredly explore the Durant market again this summer. Will Houston be in an as well? On the other side of the Warriors-Rockets series, Golden State will have a decision to make on restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga was not in the Warriors’ rotation during their play-in win over Memphis on Tuesday.
KINGS: Sacramento has been underwhelming this season after firing head coach Mike Brown, trading De'Aaron Fox and acquiring Zach LaVine.
With Brown out, the Kings front office is under the microscope. Owner Vivek Ranadive is expected to take a hard look at the front office in the offseason. Obviously, a strong playoff run would factor in to any decision Ranadive makes on Monte McNair and his group. Other teams viewed Wes Wilcox’s move from the Kings to the University of Utah as a sign of uncertainty in Sacramento. The Kings face the Mavericks in the Play-In tournament on Wednesday night.
Rockies at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 16
Its Wednesday, April 16 and the Rockies (3-14) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (13-6). Germán Márquez is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Bobby Miller for Los Angeles.
Los Angeles won yesterday's meeting, 6-2, to go up 2-0 in the series. Will Smith smacked the only homer of the game and Jack Dreyer recorded his second win of the season after 1.2 innings on 28 pitches and four strikeouts.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Rockies at Dodgers
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 10:10PM EST
- Site: Dodger Stadium
- City: Los Angeles, CA
- Network/Streaming: COLR, SNLA
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The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Rockies (+252), Dodgers (-314)
- Spread: Dodgers -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
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Probable starting pitchers for the Rockies at Dodgers
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Germán Márquez vs. Bobby Miller
- Rockies: Germán Márquez, (0-2, 4.60 ERA)
Last outing: 4.2 Innings Pitched, 5 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 1 Walk, and 3 Strikeouts - Dodgers: Bobby Miller, (2-4, 8.52 ERA in 2024)
Last outing: Making his season debut
- Rockies: Germán Márquez, (0-2, 4.60 ERA)
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes Bobby Miller to go Under 5.5 strikeouts versus Colorado:
"Bobby Miller is making his first start of the season tonight and while the Rockies are a more than acceptable opponent, I like the Under 5.5 strikeouts at -125 odds. Miller does not have an outs prop for tonight, which means 5.0 innings or going more than two times through the order is unlikely. Even when Miller went 5.0-plus innings last year, he was 4-2 to the Under on this number and 10-3 to the Under overall. I'd go down to 4.5 for +110 or better if that pops up before first pitch."
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Five biggest X-factors for Celtics who could spark another title run
Five biggest X-factors for Celtics who could spark another title run originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Every NBA champion has one or two superstars who play a significant role in their team lifting the Larry O’Brien Trophy, but winning 16 games over four playoff rounds doesn’t happen without supporting players stepping up along the way.
There are a couple games every playoff run that require someone to come off the bench and provide a spark offensively.
The Celtics know this fact better than most franchises.
Don Nelson hit a clutch shot toward the end of Game 7 in the 1969 NBA Finals. Glenn McDonald scored eight points off the bench in the triple-overtime Game 5 of the 1976 NBA Finals. Cedric Maxwell led the C’s with 24 points in Game 7 of the 1984 NBA Finals. Leon Powe scored 21 points off the bench in Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals. Kelly Olynyk scored 26 points off the bench in a Game 7 victory in the 2017 Eastern Conference semifinals.
Which players will be X-factors for Boston in the 2025 playoffs?
Here’s a list of five candidates, ranging from starters to role players, ahead of Sunday’s Game 1 of the first round against the Orlando Magic.
Kristaps Porzingis
The Celtics are at their best when they hit a lot of 3-pointers. Porzingis is a 7-foot-3 center who can score in the paint and step outside the 3-point line and make shots consistently. There aren’t many players like him.
He scored 34 points on 8-for-13 shooting from beyond the arc in an overtime win against the New York Knicks earlier this month.
Porzingis is also an X-factor defensively because he is so good at protecting the rim. Whether it’s on drives to the basket in the halfcourt or fast breaks, Porzingis consistently blocks shots or forces opponents to alter their shots to evade his long reach. And the Celtics will need this rim protection because three of their potential playoff opponents — Knicks, Cavs, Thunder — ranked top 10 in points in the paint this season.
We saw plenty of examples of Porzingis’ impact at both ends of the floor during the 2024 NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.
This sequence from Game 1 shows how effective Porzingis can be as an outside shooter and a shot blocker:
WHAT. A. SEQUENCE. 😱
Porzingis deep 3.
Porzingis block.
Hauser 3.
Porzingis block.Boston leads in Game 1 on ABC! pic.twitter.com/4KdBGriOSd
— NBA (@NBA) June 7, 2024
Of course, the concern with Porzingis is always health-related. He missed most of the 2024 playoffs due to injury. But since returning in March from a battle with an illness, he has consistently stayed healthy and played quite well.
If Porzingis can play a full postseason, the Celtics might be even tougher to beat than they were a year ago.
Payton Pritchard
Pritchard took a huge leap in his development this season, setting career highs with 14.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game. He shot 47.2 percent from the field and 40.7 from 3-point range. He’s the favorite to win the league’s Sixth Man of the Year award.
There will be a moment when the C’s need Pritchard to hit shots and give the team a boost of energy at both ends of the floor. Pritchard played OK in the 2024 playoffs. His best series was the second round against the Cavs, but he struggled in the Finals and scored three or fewer points in four of the five games versus the Mavs.
Can Pritchard be more consistent offensively in this year’s playoffs? If the answer is yes, the C’s will be very difficult to defend.
Sam Hauser
Hauser is one of the league’s best 3-point shooters and led Boston with a 41.6 3-point percentage this season. His ability to get hot from beyond the arc and hit five, six, or seven 3-pointers can totally change a game.
Hauser was pretty inconsistent from 3-point range in the 2024 playoffs. He hit more than three 3-pointers in just three of Boston’s 16 postseason games. He shot 2-for-9 from beyond the arc in the conference semifinals and 1-for-14 in the conference finals.
Hauser was able to stretch the floor on offense and not get burned defensively in last season’s title run. He was even a good defender at times in those four series, including some matchups against Kyrie Irving in the Finals. If that’s the Hauser the Celtics get for most of the 2025 playoffs, they’ll be in good shape.
Jrue Holiday
Holiday’s experience — two NBA titles and two Olympic gold medals — is so valuable to the Celtics. He is a steady, calming presence in high-pressure situations.
The veteran point guard made so many clutch plays in the 2024 playoffs. Whether it was a momentum-changing 3-pointer, a key offensive rebound or a steal, he consistently made the right decisions at both ends of the court. Whenever the Celtics offense is becoming too iso-heavy or bad shots are being taken, he settles everyone down and gets the team back on track.
JRUE HOLIDAY WITH THE STEAL ‼️
CLAMPS. IN. THE. CLUTCH.
BOS up 1 with 1.1 left on ABC pic.twitter.com/w0lOiBeuOb
— NBA (@NBA) May 26, 2024
Holiday’s ability to knock down 3-pointers and shoot around 90 percent from the foul line will make him a very important player in this Boston playoff run. How much will his finger injury impact him? You could argue he’s played his best basketball of the season the last month-and-a-half despite nursing this injury. He shot 38.6 percent from 3-point range in March and 41.7 percent in April.
The Celtics were 14-2 this season when Holiday scored 15-plus points. His best performances almost always translate into wins.
Luke Kornet
Kornet played just 10.2 minutes per game in the 2024 playoffs. It wouldn’t be surprising if that number goes up this year because the veteran center was highly effective in a lot of games this season.
Kornet scored 10-plus points in nine of his last 14 regular season games. He grabbed eight or more rebounds six times during that stretch, including a 16-rebound performance in a win over the Spurs on March 29. Kornet is very good in the pick-and-roll, too, with his ability to finish on lobs at the basket.
In fact, the Tatum-Kornet pick-and-roll combo was one of the best in the league this season:
Luke Kornet has been one of the most impactful bench players this season. Cs are steam rolling opponents when he's on the court (+11.6 Netrtg.)
He's got an undeniable chemistry with Tatum, which shows in their pick & roll numbers — #2 most potent combo behind Murray/Jokic pic.twitter.com/yRgIQCiQvj
— Owen Phillips (@owenlhjphillips) March 21, 2025
The Celtics like playing with two centers on the court, especially in certain matchups. Kornet’s ability to produce at both ends of the floor alongside Porzingis or Al Horford is quite valuable.
He plays his role extremely well, and he might be asked to do it more in this playoff run than in previous years.
Red Sox at Rays prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 16
Its Wednesday, April 16 and the Red Sox (9-10) are in Tampa to take on the Rays (8-9).
Sean Newcomb is slated to take the mound for Boston against Zack Littell for Tampa Bay.
These teams have split the first two games of the series. Boston won last night, 7-4. Alex Bregman went 5-5 with a couple of home runs to lead the Sox to the win.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Red Sox at Rays
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: George M. Steinbrenner Field
- City: Tampa, FL
- Network/Streaming: NESN, FDSNSUN
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Odds for the Red Sox at the Rays
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Red Sox (+121), Rays (-143)
- Spread: Rays -1.5
- Total: 9.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Red Sox at Rays
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Sean Newcomb vs. Zack Littell
- Red Sox: Sean Newcomb (0-2, 4.97 ERA)
Last outing: 4/11 at White Sox - 4IP, 6ER, 6H, 2BB, 6Ks - Rays: Zack Littell (0-3, 6.88 ERA)
Last outing: 4/10 vs. Angels - 4IP, 7ER, 8H, 1BB, 4Ks
- Red Sox: Sean Newcomb (0-2, 4.97 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Red Sox at Rays
- Tampa Bay is just 6-11 on the Run Line this season
- The Rays' last 4 games have gone OVER the Total
- Alex Bregman is now hitting .321 for Boston this season
- Rafael Devers is 1 for his last 18 and is sporting a .222 average for the season
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- Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Tampa Bay Rays on the Moneyline.
- Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Boston Red Sox at +1.5.
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Royals at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 16
Its Wednesday, April 16 and the Royals (8-10) are in Bronx trying to avoid being swept by the Yankees (10-7).
Kris Bubic is slated to take the mound for Kansas City against Clarke Schmidt for New York.
Jasson Dominguez went t-3 including a bases-clearing double in the bottom of the sixth inning to propel the Yankees to a 4-2 win last night. Max Fried went 6.2 innings to notch his third win of the season.
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Game details & how to watch Royals at Yankees
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 7:05PM EST
- Site: Yankee Stadium
- City: Bronx, NY
- Network/Streaming: FDSNKC, AmazonPV
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Odds for the Royals at the Yankees
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Royals (+140), Yankees (-167)
- Spread: Yankees -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Royals at Yankees
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Kris Bubic vs. Clarke Schmidt
- Royals: Kris Bubic (2-1, 0.96 ERA)
Last outing: 4/11 at Cleveland - 6IP, 2ER, 6H, 2BB, 5Ks - Yankees: Clarke Schmidt
2024: 16GP, 85.1IP, 5-5, 2.85ERA, 30BB, 93Ks
- Royals: Kris Bubic (2-1, 0.96 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Royals at Yankees
- The Yankees have won 3 of their last 4 games
- KC has lost 4 of their last 5 games
- Both games in this series have stayed UNDER the Total
- Bobby Witt Jr. has hit safely in 8 straight games (11-26)
- Jasson Dominguez is now 6-12 over his last 4 games
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Tigers at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 16
Today, April 16th, the Tigers (10-7) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (9-9). Keider Montero is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Jose Quintana for Milwaukee.
The Tigers are hoping to put together a better offensive performance than yesterday, when they were shut out by Quinn Priester and the Brewers.
Despite the loss, the Tigers are still 1st in the AL Central due to their 10-7 record.
Yesterday’s win for the Brewers couldn’t have come at a better time. They erased a three-game losing streak.
Now we have a duel between Keider Montero and Jose Quintana to decide the series.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Tigers at Brewers
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 1:10PM EST
- Site: American Family Field
- City: Milwaukee, WI
- Network/Streaming: FanDuel Sports Wisconsin, FanDuel Sports Detroit
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Odds for the Tigers at the Brewers
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Tigers (+124), Brewers (-147)
- Spread: Brewers -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Brewers
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Keider Montero vs. Jose Quintana
- Tigers: Keider Montero, (0-0)
First start of the season - Brewers: Jose Quintana, (1-0, 0.00 ERA)
Last outing: 7 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 0 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 22 Strikeouts
- Tigers: Keider Montero, (0-0)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Brewers
- Betting the Tigers on the Money Line in all games this season would have shown a 111% return on investment
- The Total went under in 10 of the Brewers' 18 games this season
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Tigers and the Brewers
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- 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 Detroit Tigers 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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Columbus Knows What They’re Up Against
The Columbus Blue Jackets are going to win their games. Their locker room is galvanized and their goalie Jet Greaves is playing as well as any goalie in the NHL currently. This is something the Montreal Canadiens have to worry about IF they continue to lose. They still hold control their playoff destiny.
Blue Jackets defenseman, Dante Fabrro talked about this scenario.
“We have to do what we can do. Just win hockey games and put pressure on them. I’ve felt we’ve been doing a pretty good job of that so far and again it’s coming down to the last game for each of us now. We were all watching last night in the hotel room and the third period, overtime and the shootout. Coming into today we knew this was a big game and we came out the winner.”
It’s about playing desperate hockey and Adam Fantilli spoke to that.
“It’s awesome. We dropped a couple of games we weren’t happy about and knew we had to win games. We are trying to do our part and doing a great job of it. Jet (Greaves) has been playing great. We’ve been in desperation mode for however many games.”
It’s simple, yet complex. The Canadiens just have to take care of business. At the very least, get the game into overtime. Sometimes that’s easier said than done and the Carolina Hurricanes aren’t going to roll over but they might sit some of their starters. There is an opportunity here.
No team ever wants to back in. You want to go into the playoffs hot. So far, the Canadiens aren’t doing it right but they’ll get another crack at it.
Braves at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 16
It's Wednesday, April 16 and the Braves (5-12) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (10-8). Spencer Strider is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Chris Bassitt for Toronto.
Toronto won Game 2 of the series yesterday, 6-3. Kevin Gausman earned the win with 6.0 innings of six hits allowed, six strikeouts, zero walks, and two earned runs. The Blue Jays offense scored all six runs via two homers and a force-out in the third and fifth innings. The series is tied 1-1 after Atlanta won 8-4 on Monday.
Let's dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Braves vs. Blue Jays live today
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 1:07PM EST
- Site: Rogers Centre
- City: Toronto, ON
- Network/Streaming: FDSNSO, Sportsnet
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Odds for the Braves at the Blue Jays
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Braves (-147), Blue Jays (+123)
- Spread: Braves -1.5
- Total: 8.0 runs
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Probable starting pitchers for the Braves at Blue Jays
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Spencer Strider vs. Chris Bassitt
- Braves: Spencer Strider, (0-0, 7.00 ERA over two starts in 2024)
Last outing: Making season debut after 15-day IL - Blue Jays: Chris Bassitt, (1-0, 0.98 ERA)
Last outing: 5.2 innings pitched, 1 earned run allowed, 5 hits allowed, 1 walk, and 5 strikeouts
- Braves: Spencer Strider, (0-0, 7.00 ERA over two starts in 2024)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Braves at Blue Jays
- The Braves have won their last 4 games following a loss
- The Blue Jays' last 4 games have gone under the Total with Chris Bassitt on the mound
- The Blue Jays have covered in 3 straight games with Chris Bassitt as the opener
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Expert picks & predictions for tonight’s game between the Braves and the Blue Jays
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Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Blue Jays +1.5 at home versus the Braves and Strider Under 16.5 Outs:
"Spencer Strider is making his season debut after missing almost all of 2024 with an elbow injury. Strider was coming off an impressive NL CY Young contender type of season in 2023 with 20 wins and 5 losses over 32 starts (3.67 ERA, 281 Ks). However, we can't expect Strider to be in that form or go more than two times through the order here, so his 16.5 outs prop is a good bet to the Under in my opinion.
Toronto's offense got back on track in the second half of Monday's meeting (4 runs in the 6th and on) and it showed early yesterday (6 runs in the first five innings). A run or two off Strider should be enough to cover, if not win this game outright."
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- 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 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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Giants at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 16
Its Wednesday, April 16 and the Giants (12-5) are in Philadelphia for Game 3 of their four-game series against the Phillies (10-7).
Robbie Ray is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Aaron Nola for Philadelphia.
The Phillies evened the series at a game apiece with a 6-4 win last night. Bryce Harper and JT Realmuto each went yard to pace the attack for Philly. Justin Verlander gave up four runs in just 5.2 innings to take the loss for the Giants.
Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
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Game details & how to watch Giants at Phillies
- Date: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- Time: 6:45PM EST
- Site: Citizens Bank Park
- City: Philadelphia, PA
- Network/Streaming: NBCSBA, NBCSP
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Odds for the Giants at the Phillies
The latest odds as of Wednesday:
- Moneyline: Giants (+118), Phillies (-140)
- Spread: Phillies -1.5
- Total: 7.0 runs
Probable starting pitchers for Giants at Phillies
- Pitching matchup for April 16, 2025: Robbie Ray vs. Aaron Nola
- Giants: Robbie Ray (3-0, 2.94 ERA)
Last outing: 4/11 at Yankees - 4IP, 1ER, 2H, 4BB, 7Ks - Phillies: Aaron Nola (0-3, 5.51 ERA)
Last outing: 4/11 at St. Louis - 5IP, 2ER, 5H, 4BB, 7Ks
- Giants: Robbie Ray (3-0, 2.94 ERA)
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Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Giants at Phillies
- Betting the Giants on the Money Line in all their road games this season is showing a 146% return on investment
- The last 3 games started by Aaron Nola have gone under the Total
- Alec Bohm has hits in his last 2 games (2-8) but is hitting just .122 (6-49)
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- 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 San Francisco Giants 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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Mets at Twins: How to watch on SNY on April 16, 2025
The Mets face the Twins in Minnesota on Wednesday at 1:10 p.m. on SNY.
Here's what to know about the game and how to watch...
Mets Notes
- The Mets' team ERA of 2.34 is the lowest in baseball
- Juan Soto has homered in back-to-back games
- Pete Alonso leads the National League with a 1.195 OPS and 242 OPS+
- Huascar Brazoban is serving as the opener with Griffin Canning unable to start due to illness
- Following today's game, the Mets return to New York to open a seven-game homestand on Thursday
METS | TWINS |
|---|---|
Francisco Lindor, SS | Edouard Julien, 2B |
Juan Soto, RF | Byron Buxton, CF |
Pete Alonso, 1B | Ty France, 1B |
Jesse Winker, DH | Trevor Larnach, DH |
Brandon Nimmo, LF | Ryan Jeffers, C |
Luisangel Acuña, 2B | Brooks Lee, 3B |
Tyrone Taylor, CF | Willi Castro, SS |
Brett Baty, 3B | DaShawn Keirsey Jr., RF |
Hayden Senger, C | Harrison Bader, LF |
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