Expert MLB Picks and Previews

Reds Eye Rare Sweep of Guardians Amid Momentum Shift The Ohio Cup has a chance to tilt decisively in the Cincinnati Reds’ favor as they go for a rare three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday afternoon at Great American Ball Park. Winners of three straight, the Reds have tightened up in every aspect—pitching, defense, and timely hitting—while the

Rays, Marlins Close “Citrus Bowl” Series With Mirror-Image Rebuilds There’s more than just geography tying the Tampa Bay Rays and Miami Marlins together. As the two Florida-based MLB clubs prepare for the rubber match of their “Citrus Bowl” interleague series on Sunday, it’s clear these teams are cut from similar cloth. Both rank in the bottom five of MLB payrolls,

Starter Slade Cecconi set to make Guardians debut against Reds The Cleveland Guardians are about to see what newly acquired pitcher Slade Cecconi can deliver as he gears up for his long-awaited debut. Cecconi, a former Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander, will take the mound Saturday night in the second game of the Ohio Cup series against the Cincinnati Reds—a matchup filled

Zac Gallen: Rockies’ Worst Nightmare Right-hander Zac Gallen (3-5, 4.59 ERA) is no stranger to the Rockies. In 15 career starts, he has posted a 7-1 record with a 2.59 ERA against Colorado, making him their most persistent nemesis on the mound. After a rocky start to the season, Gallen will look to regain form and extend his dominance. Arizona

A Night to Remember: Wilmer Flores Lifts Giants in Dominant Win San Francisco Giants fans witnessed a masterclass in hitting on Friday night as Wilmer Flores unleashed a historic performance against the Oakland Athletics. Launching three home runs—a grand slam, a three-run shot, and a solo blast—Flores single-handedly powered the Giants to a 9-1 blowout victory at Oracle Park. His

Mariners Eye Big Series Win as Emerson Hancock Looks to Bounce Back Against Padres The Seattle Mariners opened their three-game series against the San Diego Padres with a powerful 5-1 victory on Friday night. It marked the start of a crucial 10-game road trip, and rookie pitcher Logan Evans set the tone with a poised and effective performance. Now, all

Kershaw Day Returns: A Los Angeles Tradition Resurrected Saturday marks a special occasion for Dodgers fans — the long-awaited return of “Kershaw Day.” As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Angels in the second game of their three-game series, all eyes are on Clayton Kershaw, the Dodgers’ ace left-hander, who will take the mound

Twins Pitchers Look to Throw Another Gem Against Brewers The Minnesota Twins are riding a 12-game winning streak, and their elite pitching is the engine behind their hot run. Now, they’ll aim to extend their streak to 13 straight when they clash with the struggling Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night in Game 2 of their three-game series. Twins Dominating on

Astros Seek More Offense vs. Tyler Mahle, Rangers The Houston Astros found just enough offense to even their four-game series with the Texas Rangers, and they’ll look to build on that momentum in Saturday night’s Game 3 in Arlington. Astros Spark Late to Stay Alive After being blanked 1-0 in Thursday’s opener, Houston came alive in the seventh inning on