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San Diego Padres (73-66) at Cincinnati Reds (66-73), September 2, 2026, 3:40 p.m. PST

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Location: Great American Ball Park – Cincinnati, Ohio

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Texas Rangers lineup for September 2, 2026 against the Sacramento A’s: starting pitchers are Cody Bradford for the Rangers and Jacob Lopez for the A’s.

The Rangers have a matinee game today, and are looking to finish off a sweep of the A’s, extend their winning streak to four games, and get back to .500 before the Rays come to town tomorrow for a four game series. It is the last game I will be attending this season. My dad will also be there, and is very disappointed that Cody Bradford is starting, because one of his favorite things to do at the games is marvel at the upper-90s readings on the speed gun on the scoreboard. He lamented last night, “Bradford barely hits 90, doesn’t he?” Such it is for a crafty lefty pitcher.

The lineup:

Duran — CF

Seager — SS

Langford — LF

Nimmo — RF

Burger — 1B

Foscue — 2B

Diaz — DH

Freeman — 3B

Jansen — C

1:35 p.m. Central start time. Rangers are -165 favorites.

As they entered Game 2 of the 1939 World Series, the Reds had cause for optimism. Despite facing a juggernaut Yankees squad going for their fourth straight title, and despite dropping a heartbreaking Game 1 as Bill Dickey walked them off in the bottom of the ninth, Cincinnati were turning to their not-so-secret weapon. After spending his first four and a half years in the league with Philadelphia as a back-end starter, Bucky Walters came out of nowhere in ‘39 to become the sixth pitcher to take home an MVP. The 30-year-old led the league in everything from wins (27), complete games (31), and innings (319) to bWAR (8.2) and ERA+ (170).

The Yankees would turn to a man who posted a subpar 97 ERA+ in 20 starts that year and who had never received an MVP vote in a solid but unspectacular regular season career. But this was not the regular season. The Yankees’ starter that day had something Walters did not — an enviable track record in the World Series. On that day, Monte Pearson would cement his legacy as one of the greatest World Series performers in baseball history.

Montgomery Marcellus Pearson
Born: September 2, 1908 (Oakland, CA)
Died: January 27, 1978 (Fresno, CA)
Yankees Tenure: 1936-40

Pearson grew up in Fresno, CA, where he played high school baseball before embarking on a career in independent ball. He performed well enough to draw the attention of Cleveland, who signed him away from the Oakland Oaks of the Pacific Coast League for the 1932 season. He impressed the club’s big-league manager, longtime Yankees shortstop Roger Peckinpaugh, with his “dazzling fastball” and debuted with Cleveland that year.

After a rough go of it in ‘32, Pearson broke out the following season, posting a 2.33 ERA in 135 innings while earning a spot in Cleveland’s rotation. His manager that year was the legendary Walter Johnson, who trumpeted Pearson’s 30-win potential. Johnson also played a pivotal role in the right-hander’s future success as a big-game pitcher. “He put this sort of a spirit in me — when you go out to the mound, say to yourself you are just as good as the fellow facing you and that you can get him out of there,” Pearson said of his mentor.

Pearson’s performance deteriorated over the next two years, culminating in his trade to New York before the ‘36 season. His first regular season in pinstripes was his best, as he won 19 games and added a strong season at the plate (recording a .253 batting average and 20 RBI) for good measure, earning the first All-Star berth of his career. Come October, in what would become a trend, Pearson had a hill to climb in his first World Series start, facing Giants star Carl Hubbell. Fresh off his second MVP, the future Hall of Famer had held the Yankees to a single run in a complete game victory in Game 1. In Game 4, Pearson outdueled him, limiting the Giants to two runs in a complete game victory of his own while holding future Hall of Famers Mel Ott and Bill Terry out of the hit column and adding a pair of knocks of his own for good measure.

Over the next four seasons in pinstripes, Pearson remained a useful starter but never became a star, missing time to injury and going through stretches of inconsistency. On August 27, 1938, he became the third Yankee to throw a no-hitter, a feat surely made sweeter because it came against Cleveland, his former team.

And each October, he stepped up his game in dramatic fashion, winning his sole starts in the ‘37 and ‘38 Fall Classics while allowing a single earned run in each.

But it was in 1939 that he would turn in the greatest performance of his postseason career. At the age of 31 and dealing with what he called a tired arm, it was unclear if he’d even be able to start. Instead, he outdueled Walters in an all-timer, taking a no-hitter into the eighth in a shutout victory to help the Yankees to a commanding two-game series lead. “I just kept bearing down on one batter just as hard as I did on the other,” Pearson said of his performance. “My only object was to get those Reds out as fast as I could.”

Pearson would spend one more year in New York, earning his second All-Star berth but missing almost the whole second half with a shoulder injury. The Yankees shipped him off to the Reds after the season but his shoulder was never the same. After posting a 5.14 ERA in seven appearances, he called it quits.

After his playing career, Pearson embarked on a career in public service, first as a firefighter in Fresno and then as Chief Sanitarian in nearby Madera County. His promising second act imploded in 1962, when he was convicted of accepting bribes to permit the installation of septic tanks that were not up to code. The infraction cost Pearson his marriage and eight months in jail, forever tainting his legacy. He continued to live in Fresno until his death in 1978 at the age of 69.

But nothing could tarnish his legacy as an October hero. Among starters with at least 35 playoff innings, only two — Sandy Koufax and Christy Mathewson — boast ERAs better than Pearson’s 1.01. He squared up against the best pitchers and lineups of his era and proved himself up to the challenge, winning each of his four World Series outings and recording all but one out across those starts. While not as well remembered, he was as integral to those championships as his Hall of Fame teammates. Join us in remembering one of the premier big-game pitchers in Yankees history, Monte Pearson.

See more of the “Yankees Birthday of the Day” series here.

Yesterday’s game was not all that much fun.

I missed that there was a trade yesterday. The Jays sent Sebastian Rodriguez 20-year-old, right-handed pitcher to the Dodgers for José Rodríguez, a right-handed pitcher, who is 25.

José Rodríguez pitched in Triple-A Oklahoma City this season. In 25 games, 3 starts, with a 3.38 ERA. In 29.1 innings he allowed 23 hits, 1 home run, 18 walks and 36 strikeouts. I’m sure you noticed the number of walks, but he does get strikeouts. The Jays wanted him because he’s closer to the majors. As we’ve seen, they have used any nearly major league ready arm they have. The Dodgers were going to be calling him up and he is eligible for the Rule Five draft.

Sebatian has pitched 9 innings of pro-ball, in the Dominican Summer League, so he’d a long way from the major leagues.

Yesterday’s game wasn’t great, but seeing Spence Miles hit 100 mph with his fastball was interesting. He’s averaged 96.0 mph this season.

He’d been an amazing Rule 5 pick up.

We complain about challenges that our catchers get wrong, but Alejandro Kirk has been right 49 times and wrong 32, 15th in baseball among the 44 catchers with 50 challenges Brandon Valenzuela, on the other hand, has been right 22 times and wrong 30 times the lowest percentage in baseball among catchers with more than 50 challenges. I’d be curious to see the numbers if we could just look at first inning challenges. It feels like we get more of those wrong, but it is likely because first inning challenges irritate me, whether they are right or wrong, so when one is wrong it plays into that mindset.

I like to think there are no ‘must win’ games until we get down to either playoffs or the game that will eliminate us from the playoffs, but tonight’s game seems close to a must win game. We have Dylan Cease going. We pretty much need to win his starts.

No pressure Dylan.

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The red-hot Philadelphia Phillies head into today's series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks as a 52% moneyline favorite, with first pitch scheduled for 3:40 p.m. ET at Chase Field. 

With Andrew Painter dealing — and Philadelphia in the midst of a six-game winning streak — my Phillies vs. Diamondbacks predictions are targeting the visitors to complete the sweep in Phoenix. 

Read more in my MLB picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2. 

Who will win Phillies vs Diamondbacks today: Phillies (52%)

For help understanding Polymarket probabilities, see our odds calculator.

After a rough start to his 2025 debut campaign, Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter has found a groove.

The rookie right-hander owns a 1.63 FIP over his last two starts, pairing a 56.7% ground-ball rate with zero home-run damage. His month-long profile is strong, too, with a 3.05 xERA.

That matters against an Arizona Diamondbacks lineup that has struggled, posting an 80 wRC+ over its previous seven games. Arizona is turning to Taylor Clarke as an opener, likely for only one or two innings, and its bullpen owns a 4.98 xERA over the last week.

With Painter in form and Philadelphia carrying a 103 wRC+ recently, the Phillies have the edge.

Play to 58%.

COVERS INTEL: Painter has shown real HR suppression lately, allowing 0.66 HR/9 in his last five starts, compared to his season average of 1.56. 

Phillies vs Diamondbacks Over/Under pick: Under 9.5 (53%)

With the total sitting as high as 9.5, the Under presents value.

The Diamondbacks’ bullpen hasn't been elite, but it isn't giving up many home runs, and Philadelphia isn't exactly exploding offensively despite its recent win streak.

The Phillies’ relief corps is also dialed in behind Painter, posting a 2.98 FIP over the last week while surrendering just 0.52 HR/9. I expect another strong outing from Painter, and his relievers are in the type of form needed to keep Arizona’s out-of-sync lineup in check.

Do not expect a high-scoring finale.

Play this pick to 57%.

Phillies vs Diamondbacks home run prediction: Bryce Harper (15%)

Bryce Harper is not carrying a perfect home run profile, but the form is hard to ignore. The Phillies slugger is hitting .458 over his last six games with one homer, a .535 xSLG, and three straight multi-hit performances.

The hard-hit numbers do not jump off the page, but Harper has put nearly 50% of his recent contact in the air, giving him a path to power if he squares one up.

Arizona’s bullpen has also allowed a 40% fly-ball rate over the last two weeks while giving up 1.12 HR/9.

Play this pick up to 17%.

Phillies vs Diamondbacks weather

Weather at Chase Field looks extremely hot and dry, with clear skies and temperatures rising from 98 degrees to 101 during the game window. Winds sit around 6–9 mph, and rain chances are basically nonexistent at 0–2%. Due to the extreme temperatures, though, the dome is scheduled to be closed.

Phillies vs Diamondbacks odds

• Moneyline: Phillies 52% | Diamondbacks 49%
• Run line: Phillies -1.5 (40%) | Diamondbacks +1.5 (60%)
• Over/Under: Over 9.5 (51%) | Under 9.5 (53%)

Phillies vs Diamondbacks trend

The Philadelphia Phillies have hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 17 games (+12.75 Units / 46% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Phillies vs. Diamondbacks.

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All-day baseball means full-slate coverage on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Five MLB expert picks follow below, with two of our finest baseball minds eyeing opposite sides of tonight's Boston Red Sox vs. Seattle Mariners game.

MLB expert picks for today

Pick	Probability
Josh Inglis: ATL/WSH u9.5	53%
Jon Metler: SEA ML	45%
Neil Parker: BOS ML	56%
Joe Osborne: KC ML	51%
Dustin Saracini: DET ML	48%

Probabilities courtesy of Polymarket. For help understanding Polymarket probabilities, see our odds calculator.

Josh Inglis' expert pick: Braves at Nationals Under 9.5

Price: 53¢ at Polymarket

This abbreviated two-game set saw 14 runs in yesterday's opener, but today's matchup doesn't deserve to have the same total.

The wind is blowing in, there is a slight chance of rain, and the Washington Nationals have the worst schedule spot of the week. The Nats will wrap up today's game and head to Los Angeles to open a series against the Dodgers on Friday. The Atlanta Braves also have a massive weekend series on deck against the Phillies, making this a perfect getaway game.

Grant Holmes has mostly seen closing totals of 8, 8.5, and 9, making 9.5 a long number for a pitcher with a sub-4.00 ERA who has recorded scoreless outings in three of his last five starts.

Brad Lord isn't even as bad as he looks for this Under. He's been great since the All-Star break and will likely pitch only three innings, allowing a bridge reliever to get to Washington's high-leverage arms, all of whom are available.

This should close at 9. I love an afternoon getaway game.

• Time: 1:05 p.m. ET
• How to watch: BravesVsn, Nationals.TV

Jon Metler's expert pick: Mariners moneyline

Price: 45¢ at Polymarket

The venue is a major factor in how I handicap this matchup. If the game were being played at T-Mobile Park in Seattle, I'd view it much differently than I do at Fenway Park.

Left-hander Patrick Sandoval gets the ball for the Boston Red Sox, and he relies heavily on his changeup to generate outs and induce ground balls. That approach could be problematic against the Seattle Mariners' right-handed bats, including Randy Arozarena, Julio Rodriguez, Cal Raleigh, and Taylor Ward, who excel at driving pitches from left-handed pitchers with backspin into the gaps.

Sandoval's reliance on his off-speed stuff puts him in a difficult spot against this lineup, particularly at Fenway Park. Some of the fly balls that might die in Seattle's marine layer could turn into extra-base hits off the Green Monster in Boston.

The Mariners are trading at 45% on Polymarket, but I make them closer to 50%, which is why I'm backing Seattle.

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• How to watch: Mariners.TV, NESN

Neil Parker's expert pick: Red Sox moneyline

Price: 56¢ at Polymarket

The Mariners rank 29th in xwOBA with just 3.6 runs per game over the past 30 days, and starter Bryce Miller’s underlying numbers skyrocket away from pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park.

His home 2.52 xERA and 3.67 xFIP jump to 3.80 and 4.04 marks, respectively, and Miller has also surrendered a .346 wOBA and .239 ISO on the highway.

With the Red Sox ranking second in wOBA, fourth in ISO, and seventh in xwOBA while averaging 5.4 runs per game over the past 30 days, I’m happy to run counter to my colleague Jon Metler and back Boston to 57.4% this afternoon.

For more, check out Neil Parker's complete Mariners vs. Red Sox predictions.

• Time: 4:10 p.m. ET
• How to watch: Mariners.TV, NESN

Joe Osborne's expert pick: Royals moneyline

Price: 51¢ at Polymarket

Noah Cameron has been dominant in the second half, posting a 1.29 ERA across his last seven starts, with four scoreless outings.

He'll face a Miami Marlins lineup that's been awful vs. left-handed pitching, ranking 26th in OPS over the past month.

Eury Perez has shown cracks on the road and draws a Kansas City Royals offense that’s been one of baseball’s hottest both at home and against right-handed pitching.

Kansas City is also red-hot at home, where its won seven of its last eight. Add Miami’s inefficient bullpen and a fair price, and there’s plenty of ammo to pull the trigger on the Royals.

• Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• How to watch: Marlins.TV, Royals.TV

Dustin Saracini's expert pick: Tigers moneyline

Price: 48¢ at Polymarket

The Detroit Tigers need to bounce back after surrendering 26 runs across their first two against the Minnesota Twins, and they may get it with Dean Kremer on the mound for the home team.

Kremer has allowed a homer in three straight starts, and the Tigers have his number, owning a .303 xBA and .510 xSLG across 98 plate appearances.

Now that's a sample size we can get behind.

On the other side, Drew Anderson has been serviceable, owning a career-best 3.91 xERA and 34.1% chase rate. The Tigers are a live 'dog tonight trading at 48 cents, and I'd play them up to 52 at Polymarket.

• Time: 7:40 p.m. ET
• How to watch: DSN, Twins.TV

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The Milwaukee Brewers have star Jacob Misiorowski toeing the rubber vs. the Chicago Cubs ahead of the third tilt in their four-game series on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and are sizable road favorites.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 p.m. ET, and my top Brewers vs. Cubs predictions and MLB picks are calling for another masterclass from Misiorowski paving the way for a Milwaukee win tonight.

Who will win Brewers vs Cubs today: Brewers moneyline (60.6%)

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Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is the rightful betting favorite in the National League Cy Young odds. In addition to his sterling stat line, he’s also beaten the Chicago Cubs twice this season while holding them to a minuscule .202 wOBA and .422 OPS.

We’re landing a fair number because the Cubbies are an admirable opponent and pace the majors in wOBA while ranking second in xwOBA over the past 14 days.

Still, I don’t have confidence in Chicago lefty David Peterson.

His 2.35 ERA across his past eight starts is miles below his underlying 4.39 xERA and 3.73 xFIP. His unsustainable .266 BABIP and 86.5% strand rate during the run also reinforce the screaming statistical correction ahead.

This Brewers moneyline is in play to 62.3%.

COVERS INTEL: Misiorowski paces qualified starters in xERA, xFIP, and strikeout percentage while holding opposing hitters to the lowest barrel percentage.

Brewers vs Cubs Over/Under pick: Under 8.5 (53.7%)

Even with the highlighted concerns for Peterson, he’s still allowed two runs or fewer in seven of the eight starts during the noted stretch, and the Brewers rank a middling 15th in wOBA against lefties for the campaign. 

Additionally, the Brewers have an elite bullpen behind Misiorowski, with Milwaukee relievers ranking third in xERA and fifth in xFIP in the second half. 

As a result, I don't anticipate either team scoring enough to push this total Over the number.

Brewers vs Cubs home run prediction: Jackson Chourio (20%)

Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio sports a .194 ISO against lefties and is rolling along a six-game hitting streak, with three homers, a .481 wOBA, and .370 ISO. With perfect hitting conditions at Wrigley Field tonight, Chourio is trading at a fair price to tee off at the Friendly Confines this evening.

Brewers vs Cubs weather

A 90-degree heat wave and wind blowing out at 10 mph will provide favorable hitting conditions at Wrigley Field tonight. 

Brewers vs Cubs odds

• Moneyline: Brewers 60.8% | Cubs 42.6%
• Run line: Brewers -1.5 (50%) | Cubs +1.5 (54.5%)
• Over/Under: Over 8 (54.2%) | Under 8 (54.2%)

Brewers vs Cubs trend

The Milwaukee Brewers have won 12 of their last 18 games (+5.25 Units / 21% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Brewers vs. Cubs.

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It's not an overstatement to say Cam Schlittler has been untouchable on the road this season.

He has a mouth-watering matchup against a putrid offense tonight, making New York an appealing target with my Yankees vs. Angels predictions and MLB picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Who will win Yankees vs Angels tonight: New York Yankees (61%)

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The Los Angeles Angelsslot 28th in wOBA and 29th in K% against right-handed pitching the past month, and now they draw Cam Schlittler.

Schlittler ranks in the 98th percentile in Pitching Run Value and 94th percentile in K% this season. He also owns a remarkably strong 1.14 ERA over 15 starts away from Yankee Stadium.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a worse matchup for the Angels to get going offensively.

The New York Yankees are ninth in xwOBA vs. southpaws on the year and seventh over the last month. They’re more likely to support their starter.

Play to 64%.

COVERS INTEL:The Angels sit last with a .294 OBP over the last month. Their inability to generate traffic will make it painfully tough to score on Schlittler.

Yankees vs Angels Over/Under pick: Under 6.5 (49%)

This total is very low and yet I still see value on the Under.

Schlittler has allowed two runs or fewer in 14 of his 15 road starts while chewing up 6.2 innings per game. He has been as good as anybody in the majors, and a miserably cold Angels offense is unlikely to change that.

Reid Detmers owns a 2.84 ERA in pitcher-friendly conditions. The Angels have an excellent bullpen behind him, with only three ‘pens posting a better xERA over the last month.

This strikes me as a 4-2 type of game. I’d play the Under to 51%.

Yankees vs Angels home run prediction: Ben Rice (19%)

Ben Rice hits for real power against pitchers of both handedness, making him a real threat no matter who is in the game.

Detmers attacks righties with a steady diet of fastballs and sliders. That sets up well for Rice, who has generated a .388 ISO and 17.8% barrel rate against those two pitches – both of which are elite outputs.

Yankees vs Angels trading action

Traders at Polymarket are leaning heavily to the visitors as we look at tonight's market trends and where the money is coming in on Yankees vs. Angels.

Yankees vs Angels weather

Temperatures are expected in the low 70s with slight wind blowing out. Neutral impact on offense.

Yankees vs Angels odds

• Moneyline: Yankees 61% | Angels 40%
• Run line: Yankees -1.5 (47%) | Angels +1.5 (55%)
• Over/Under: Over 6.5 (56%) | Under 6.5 (45%)

Yankees vs Angels trend

Los Angeles has hit the Game Total Under in 33 of their last 45 games (+20.60 units, 41% ROI). Find more MLB betting trends for Yankees vs. Angels.

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It's Dylan Cease bump day, so you know we have to ride with the ace in our Blue Jays vs. Guardians prediction.

The Toronto Blue Jays are -130 betting favorites at BET99, and our best play of the day centers around the Cy Young Award candidate. Can he limit the Cleveland Guardians' bats and tie the series?

Let’s dive into my MLB picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Blue Jays vs Guardians predictions

Blue Jays vs Guardians best bet: Dylan Cease Under 4.5 Hits (-120)

Dylan Cease has coughed up more than four hits just once in over a month and is in a prime position to limit the Cleveland Guardians' bats tonight.

Across 114 plate appearances, the Guardians own just a .388 xSLG against him — hard contact from this lineup comes rarely when the Cy Young odds candidate is on the bump, which puts us in a good spot to fly Under the number. 

With a hard-hit rate (32.3%) in the 88th percentile among qualified pitchers, don't expect much good contact from Cleveland's bats tonight.

I'd play this up to -130.

Looking for expert plays for the entire slate? Our team has you covered with our MLB expert picks for Sept. 2.

COVERS INTEL: Cease's opponents own a .185 xBA or worse against his four-seamer, slider, and changeup, the three pitches he throws the most. 

Blue Jays vs Guardians same-game parlay (SGP)

I don't put this lightly: in the broader scope of the Wild-Card race, this is a must-win game for the Blue Jays. They have their ace on the mound, they dropped Game 1, and are now 2.5 games back of the final spot, which currently belongs to Cleveland.

Elsewhere, Alejandro Kirk has been one of baseball's hottest hitters, owning a .898 OPS since the All-Star break. Let's win our third SGP in four days, shall we?

Blue Jays vs Guardians SGP

• Dylan Cease Under 4.5 hits
• Toronto Blue Jays moneyline
• Alejandro Kirk 2+ hits + runs + RBI

Blue Jays vs Guardians home run pick: Kazuma Okamoto (+380)

Kazuma Okamoto is always a good bet to go yard on any given night. He's already registered a dinger against Joey Cantillo, and owns a .860 OPS against lefties this season. I'll fire him up against a pitcher rocking a 38.8% hard-hit rate.

Blue Jays vs Guardians odds

• Moneyline: Toronto (-130) | Cleveland (+110)
• Run line: Toronto -1.5 (+135)| Cleveland +1.5 (-160)
• Over/Under: Over 7 (-120) | Under 7 (+100)

Blue Jays vs Guardians trend

The Blue Jays are 9-0 in their last nine games after scoring two runs or less in their previous game. Find more MLB betting trends for Blue Jays vs. Guardians.

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Blue Jays vs Guardians weather

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Diamondbacks News

Phillies Win Series, Separation from Diamondbacks
It seems Corbin Carroll’s back is giving him issues, something that is going to need to be addressed in a hurry if the Diamondbacks are going to retain a playoff berth.

Diamondbacks Jockey with Padres, Marlins for Wild Card
It would certainly behoove the Diamondbacks to get back to some winning ways sooner rather than later, especially with the Padres and Snakes facing off over the final three games of the regular season.

Corbin Burnes Return Still on Hold
Fans will have to wait at least another week before there is a chance of Corbin Burnes returning to the roster. The Diamondbacks could help things along if they could get back to winning. At this point, the pressure to allow Burnes to return is going to be directly proportional to whether or not the Diamondbacks are still contending.

Injury Updates
Corbin Burnes needs to build up a bit more. Ryne Nelson and Zac Gallen remain on the comeback trail.

Diamondbacks Teammates Ready to Move On from Marte Drama
Hopefully the team goes on a torrid winning streak so the punditry can find something else to talk about.

Fatal Flaw Dooming Diamondbacks’ Chances of Postseason Play
While many are concerned about the recent offensive struggles, are enough worried about a bullpen that seems to have suddenly hit a brick wall?

Other Baseball News

Playoff Contenders’ Remaining Strength of Schedule
The Diamondbacks are fortunate to be fifth out of seven in the National League. Unfortunately, the Padres are sixth and the Dodgers, who don’t matter at this stage, are seventh.

Stan Kroenke to Buy Angels
The sports mogul owner of the Los Angeles Rams, Arsenal FC, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche is buying controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels for a reported $4 Billion.

Yes, Preseason Projections Still Matter
The relevant question then becomes how much a few months of performance should change what we thought about a player in March. And as it turns out, it’s less than the folks who find projections frustrating might think.

Why Paul Skenes’ Criticism Is Still Misplaced
Despite the noise and the lack of stellar results, Skenes is not the calamity that many still seem to be accusing him of becoming.