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Rookie Breakouts Energize Oakland The Athletics have caught fire behind an influx of rookie talent, winning six of their last eight games. After a 5-1 victory in Friday’s opener at West Sacramento, Calif., Oakland looks to build momentum in Saturday’s rematch with the Guardians. Fans and bettors alike can check out the latest MLB picks to see how these performances


Irvin’s Previous Success at Dodger Stadium Washington right-hander Jake Irvin will look to recreate the magic of April 17, 2024, when he went six scoreless innings with six strikeouts at Dodger Stadium en route to a 2–0 Nationals victory. That outing marked the first of his career-high 10 wins last season, and Irvin will aim to tap into that same
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Diamondbacks Aim for Third Straight Win in Denver The Arizona Diamondbacks enter the middle game of their three-game set in Denver having split their first four head-to-head matchups this season against the Rockies. After dropping the opening two contests of a nine-game road trip, Arizona has rebounded with consecutive wins, including a 14-8 victory on Friday night in which Eugenio
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Astros Aim to Extend Hot Streak in Anaheim No team in baseball has been hotter since May 24 than the Houston Astros, who have won 18 of their last 25 games. After edging the Los Angeles Angels 3–2 in 10 innings on Friday, Houston looks to keep its momentum rolling in the middle game of this three-game set at Angel
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Braves P Grant Holmes, mired in winless streak, looks for victory vs. Marlins The Atlanta Braves send right-hander Grant Holmes (3–6, 3.97 ERA) to the mound Saturday afternoon in Miami, hoping he can convert his overpowering stuff into a victory. Holmes registered a career-best 15 strikeouts in his last start, only to suffer a 10–1 defeat in Colorado. For recommended
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Pitchers take the spotlight as Rangers visit Pirates When the Texas Rangers travel to Pittsburgh on Saturday afternoon, all eyes will be on the mound as two very different pitching stories collide. For a comprehensive look at every matchup this weekend, check out our MLB previews hub. Score a Homerun! With our Premium Handicapping Membership Rocker Building Momentum Texas rookie
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Series Rematch in San Francisco The Boston Red Sox aim to build on Friday’s 7-5 win as they seek a second straight road victory over the San Francisco Giants. A heated opening night saw Aroldis Chapman and Wilmer Flores exchange words after Rafael Devers struck out with one out in the ninth. For a full breakdown of today’s matchups and
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Tigers, facing Rays, plot to end Saturday hex After a dominant April that saw Detroit go 5–0 on Saturdays, the Tigers have stumbled badly in May and June, losing seven straight Saturday games by a combined 42–13 score. As they head to Tropicana Field for the middle contest of their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays, Detroit will lean
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Zach Eflin, Orioles attempt to extend Yankees’ slump Baltimore’s late‐night arrival in New York didn’t slow their momentum. After dropping in from a series win in Tampa Bay, the Orioles rallied for a 5–3 victory in Friday’s opener at Yankee Stadium and now look to stretch New York’s slide on Saturday afternoon. Score a Homerun! With our Premium Handicapping Membership
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