Expert MLB Picks and Previews

The Los Angeles Angels visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, with first pitch set for 7:07 p.m. ET. Los Angeles enters at 15-23 and fourth in the AL West, while Toronto is 16-21 and fourth in the AL East. The game will be televised on SN1, with Toronto trying to stop

The Seattle Mariners open a road series against the Chicago White Sox on Friday night at Rate Field. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET in Chicago, with overcast skies and a mild breeze expected. Seattle enters at 18-20 and second in the AL West, while Chicago is 17-20 and third in the AL Central. The Mariners just picked

The Chicago Cubs head to Globe Life Field on Friday night to open an interleague series against the Texas Rangers. First pitch is set for 8:05 PM ET in Arlington, with the game airing on CW33 and MARQ. Chicago comes in at 26-12, first in the NL Central, and riding a nine-game winning streak that has turned this team into

The New York Mets open a three-game road series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night at Chase Field. First pitch is set for 9:40 PM ET in Phoenix, with Arizona’s retractable roof keeping the game environment more stable than the very hot outdoor forecast might suggest. New York enters at 14-23 and fifth in the NL East, while Arizona

The St. Louis Cardinals stay in San Diego on Friday night for another matchup with the Padres at PETCO Park. First pitch is set for 9:45 PM ET, with clear skies expected and a pitcher-friendly setting that should keep every run pretty valuable. St. Louis enters at 22-15 after taking Thursday’s opener, while San Diego is also 22-15 and trying

The Atlanta Braves visit the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night in one of the better National League matchups on the board. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with the broadcast on SN LA. Atlanta comes in at 26-12 and sits first in the NL East, while Los Angeles is 23-14 and

The Pittsburgh Pirates open a three-game road series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park, with first pitch set for 10:15 PM ET. Pittsburgh comes in at 21-17, third in the NL Central, and still hanging around as a legitimate early-season factor. San Francisco is 14-23, sitting last in the NL West, and the mood is

The New York Yankees open a three-game road series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday night at American Family Field. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET in Milwaukee, with the game available on YES and Brewers TV. New York comes in at 26-12, first in the AL East, and tied with the best record in baseball. Milwaukee enters

The Detroit Tigers open a weekend road series against the Kansas City Royals on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium. First pitch is set for 7:40 PM ET in Kansas City, with the game airing on DSN. Detroit enters at 18-20 and second in the AL Central, while Kansas City is 17-21 and fourth in the same division. The Tigers are