Expert Baseball Picks and Previews

AJ Smith-Shawver, Braves bid to slow down Nationals The Washington Nationals are on a roll, aiming for a season-high fifth consecutive win as they take on the Atlanta Braves in a key midweek showdown. Tuesday night’s 5-3 victory over the Braves showcased the Nationals’ ability to start fast and protect leads effectively. Red-Hot AJ Smith-Shawver to Start for Atlanta Braves

Blue Jays aim to extend Padres’ losing streak, offensive woes The Toronto Blue Jays made the most of just three hits to secure a 3-0 victory against the visiting San Diego Padres on Tuesday night. Two of those hits were crucial home runs — a solo shot from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a two-run blast from Anthony Santander — giving

Phillies bring Taijuan Walker back to rotation for matchup vs. Rockies The Philadelphia Phillies are on fire, and their resurgence couldn’t come at a better time. After a middling 13-13 start to the season, the team has flipped the script entirely, going 17-5 since and riding a five-game winning streak. With their offense firing on all cylinders and pitching depth

Start spreading the news: Rangers’ Jacob deGrom back in NY to face Yankees Jacob deGrom is back in New York — but this time, he’ll be facing the Yankees instead of leading the Mets. For the first time since September 2022, deGrom will take the mound in the Big Apple, pitching for the Texas Rangers against the New York Yankees

Tomoyuki Sugano, O’s eager to end skid in finale at Milwaukee The Baltimore Orioles face a critical moment in their season as they gear up for the final game of their three-game series against the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. After dropping eight straight games, all eyes turn to veteran right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano, who will take the mound on Wednesday with hopes

Mariners’ Elite Pitching Faces Rookie Challenge in White Sox Series Finale The Seattle Mariners are turning heads in the league, not just for their recent performances, but for an emerging pattern of near-flawless pitching. As they prepare for the series finale against the struggling Chicago White Sox this Wednesday, Seattle hopes their pitching excellence will translate into a series win—despite

Hunter Brown Eyes Redemption as Astros Seek Series Win Against Struggling Rays Houston Astros right-hander Hunter Brown is turning heads this season, and he’ll aim to convert dominance into a win as he takes the mound on Wednesday in the decisive game against the Tampa Bay Rays. Coming off a career-high eight-inning masterpiece, Brown (6-2, 1.43 ERA) delivered an electric

Tigers turn to bullpen in bid for series win vs. Cardinals The Detroit Tigers are adapting on the fly. With right-hander Reese Olson landing on the 15-day injured list due to a finger injury, manager A.J. Hinch has made strategic changes to his pitching rotation. Originally scheduled to pitch against his former team, Jack Flaherty will now start Thursday’s series