Expert Baseball Picks and Previews

Phillies Face Tough Test vs. Red-Hot Cubs at Wrigley The Philadelphia Phillies roll into Chicago looking to hit the reset button after a rough stretch. They’ve lost four straight and 10 of their last 16, and the timing couldn’t be worse—they’re about to face the hottest offense in baseball, the Chicago Cubs. Philadelphia’s latest heartbreaker was a 4-3 extra-inning loss

St. Louis Returns Home Seeking Stability After a rough 1-6 road trip, the St. Louis Cardinals will be looking to reset when they open a three-game series Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals (10-15) saw their bullpen crumble repeatedly on the road, with relievers allowing 17 runs (16 earned) across just 12 2/3 innings. With

Guardians Welcome Red Sox, Aim to Stay Unbeaten at Home Fresh off a strong showing against the first-place Yankees, the Cleveland Guardians continue their homestand with a new challenge: the Boston Red Sox. Cleveland, currently 7-2 at home, has yet to drop a home series this season—and they’ll look to keep that streak intact starting Friday night. Despite a 5-1

Tigers Put Home Series Streak on the Line Against Orioles The Detroit Tigers have made Comerica Park a fortress in the early stages of the season, winning all four of their home series so far. They’ll aim to keep that momentum alive when they open a three-game set against the Baltimore Orioles on Friday night. Tigers Riding Strong Pitching, Confident

Seattle Hopes to Stay Hot at Home After a rocky 3-7 start to the season and key injuries to Victor Robles and Ryan Bliss, the Seattle Mariners have flipped the script heading into Friday night’s home series opener against the Miami Marlins. The Mariners (14-10) are coming off a 6-3 road trip that included series wins in Cincinnati, Toronto, and

Teams on Win Streaks Collide as Astros Visit Royals Two of the hottest teams in the American League are set to clash Friday night when the Kansas City Royals host the Houston Astros. Both clubs are riding the momentum of recent three-game sweeps, setting the stage for a compelling weekend showdown at Kauffman Stadium. Royals Building Momentum Behind Solid Play

Kodai Senga and Red-Hot Mets Aim to Extend Streak Against Nationals The New York Mets, riding a seven-game winning streak, head to Washington with momentum surging and their ace Kodai Senga set to take the mound. As the Mets open a four-game road series against the Washington Nationals on Friday, they’ll look to keep the good times rolling and improve

Angels Battle Fatigue and the Twins in Series Opener The Los Angeles Angels land in Minneapolis Friday night with little rest but a renewed sense of confidence after a tight 4-3 win over the Pirates. They rallied behind a go-ahead homer from Zach Neto, snapping a two-game skid. While the cross-country flight after a night game wasn’t ideal, that win

Braves Look to Build Momentum vs. Diamondbacks in Arizona Fresh off a powerful 5-1 homestand, the Atlanta Braves hit the road with a bit of swagger. After sweeping the Twins and outplaying the Cardinals, they’re beginning to resemble the team that dominated last season. Braves manager Brian Snitker is feeling the shift in momentum: “I kind of feel us creeping