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The Oakland Athletics head into Thursday’s series finale with a surge of confidence and momentum, looking to secure their third consecutive series victory. After an explosive ninth-inning rally on Wednesday night, the A’s are poised to capitalize on the Texas Rangers’ continued struggles. But with ace Tyler Mahle taking the mound for Texas, the challenge ahead is significant. Be sure to also check the MLB Expert Handicappers thoughts on the latest matchup The Athletics are riding high after a come-from-behind 7-1 win Wednesday, sparked by two dramatic ninth-inning homers: a two-run shot by Brent Rooker and a grand slam from Lawrence Butler. That offensive burst sealed at least a split in the four-game set and showcased the team’s resilience and

The Los Angeles Angels face growing challenges heading into a critical four-game home series against the Detroit Tigers. As the Angels try to halt a five-game losing streak, the focus remains squarely on their star outfielder: Mike Trout, who delivered yet another injury scare in a 9-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners. On Wednesday night, Mike Trout—who has impressively started all 29 games of the 2025 MLB season—sprinted to beat out a ground ball and landed awkwardly on first base. His left foot jammed into the bag, raising immediate concerns about his previously injured knee. Trout’s left knee isn’t just any knee—it’s the same one that required meniscus surgery in 2024, sidelining him for most of the season. While he

In one of the most electrifying performances of their 2025 season so far, the Toronto Blue Jays stormed back from a six-run deficit to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-6 in extra innings. The dramatic victory at Rogers Centre sets the stage for a high-stakes rubber match in this three-game series. Toronto, buoyed by clutch home runs and key defensive lapses from Boston, looks to capitalize on this momentum with ace right-hander Jose Berrios set to take the mound. Jose Berrios (1-1, 4.24 ERA) will face Boston with confidence, having previously dominated them on April 7. That night, he allowed just one run over seven innings en route to a 6-2 Toronto win at Fenway Park. Across 16 career starts

Justin Verlander, one of baseball’s all-time greats and a three-time Cy Young Award winner, heads into May without a win in the 2025 MLB season. As the San Francisco Giants prepare to open a four-game home series against the Colorado Rockies, Verlander’s pursuit of victory is more than just a personal milestone—it’s symbolic of a team trying to find consistency amid uneven results. Signed in the offseason to a one-year, $15 million deal, the 42-year-old right-hander has shown flashes of vintage dominance. But through six starts, his record sits at 0-2 with a 4.99 ERA—figures that don’t fully reflect how well he’s actually pitched in recent outings. Verlander has looked sharp in his last two starts, tossing 12 combined innings