Expert MLB Picks and Previews

Desert Mastery: Woo’s Command on Full Display Bryan Woo has owned the Athletics since debuting in the majors, running his record to 6–0 with a microscopic 0.72 ERA in seven career starts. He’s allowed just three runs in 37⅓ innings versus Oakland, including six shutout frames in a 2–1 season-opening win back in Seattle. With family and friends cheering just

Jacob Wilson and Red-Hot A’s Eye Series Win Over Mariners Jacob Wilson’s star continues to rise, and so do the Oakland Athletics. The rookie shortstop powered the A’s to a thrilling 7-6 extra-inning win over the Seattle Mariners on Monday night, and with momentum on their side, Oakland will look to take control of the three-game series Tuesday in West

Skenes, Pirates Aim to Stop Slide vs Cardinals The Pittsburgh Pirates are in a tailspin — and it’s going to take more than just solid hitting to pull them out of it. On Tuesday night, they’ll hand the ball to Paul Skenes, their young ace, in hopes of ending a painful losing streak when they face the red-hot St. Louis

Blue Jays, Angels Clash as Both Offenses Look to Wake Up The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Angels will square off Tuesday night in Anaheim, each desperate for a spark at the plate. With both clubs mired in prolonged offensive slumps, this midweek matchup offers a chance for either team to regain some rhythm in the batter’s box. Bo

Series Snapshot The Mets and Diamondbacks meet for the fifth time in eight days, having split the first four games in Phoenix. New York aims to press its 5–4 comeback from Monday, while Arizona seeks to reclaim momentum behind its home-grown arms. Defensive Drama Francisco Lindor’s sprawling tag on Alek Thomas in the ninth inning preserved Monday’s win, highlighting a

Chris Sale and Andrew Abbott Go Head-to-Head in Braves-Reds Lefty Showdown The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds are set for a battle of southpaws on Tuesday as Chris Sale takes the mound for Atlanta against Cincinnati’s rising talent Andrew Abbott. With the Braves riding high after a 4-0 win in Monday’s opener, and the Reds looking to stop a three-game

Guardians and Nationals Set for Doubleheader After Rain Delay After a soggy start to the week, the Washington Nationals and Cleveland Guardians are gearing up for a packed Tuesday, with a traditional doubleheader on the docket. Monday night’s series opener was washed out by rain, setting up a back-to-back showdown at Nationals Park. A Tight Turnaround The first pitch of

Astros Seek Timely Hits in Brewers Series Clash The Houston Astros are searching for something that used to come naturally — timely hitting. As they head into Game 2 of their three-game set against the Milwaukee Brewers, the Astros face more than just a formidable opponent. They’re also battling the ghosts of missed opportunities. With four consecutive road series losses

Verlander, Giants Aim to Halt Cubs’ Hot Offense The San Francisco Giants have a tall order Tuesday night at Wrigley Field — slow down the most dangerous offense in baseball. After getting outslugged 9-2 in the series opener, the Giants turn to veteran ace Justin Verlander to try and stop the bleeding against a Chicago Cubs team that has been