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Nationals vs Braves: Bold Predictions and Betting Angles for a Must-Watch NL East Showdown The Washington Nationals roll into Atlanta Monday night with something to prove—and they might just have the right opponent in their sights. With a five-game losing streak hanging over them, the Nats begin a four-game road series against an Atlanta Braves team that, surprisingly, has been

Cubs vs Marlins: Can Either Team Break the Losing Cycle? As the Chicago Cubs return home for a critical series against the struggling Miami Marlins, both squads are desperate to shake off a rough stretch. Set for Monday night at iconic Wrigley Field, this three-game clash might just be the momentum shift one of these teams needs to reset their

Dire Homestand Context Colorado enters Sunday at 6‑33, tied with the 1988 Orioles for the worst 39‑game start in 130 years. After surrendering 63 runs in five games to Detroit and San Diego—including Saturday’s franchise‑worst 21‑0 loss—the Rockies must stop the bleeding before a road swing. Manager Bud Black praised clubhouse fight, yet acknowledged mounting frustration as pitchers Bradley Blalock

Homestand Finale & Historical Skid Colorado’s 21‑0 thumping Saturday tied the 1988 Orioles for MLB’s worst 39‑game start (6‑33). An eighth straight defeat has the Rockies seeking any spark before a road trip. Manager Bud Black praised clubhouse resilience despite surrendering 63 runs in five games and owning an MLB‑worst 5.89 team ERA. Sunday’s rubber game is less about standings

Harper’s Breakout Fuels Phillies Ahead of Series Finale vs Guardians It’s been a while since Bryce Harper looked this locked in. After weeks of frustration at the plate, the Philadelphia slugger finally erupted — and the timing couldn’t be better. Harper broke out in Saturday’s 7-1 win over the Cleveland Guardians, hitting a towering two-run homer and a double among

Orioles Hope Eflin’s Return Can Spark Struggling Squad Against Angels The Baltimore Orioles are hoping for a lift — and they’re placing that hope in the right arm of Zach Eflin. After missing over a month with a lat strain, Eflin is set to return to the mound Sunday afternoon as the Orioles wrap up a West Coast road trip

Context and Stakes Miami snapped a brief wobble with Saturday’s 3‑1 victory, yet the Marlins still sit near the NL East basement after dropping eight of their last 11. Chicago has lost five of six and needs a home‑series win to keep May from spiraling like April. Sunday’s rubber game pairs a former Cy Young winner searching for form with

Injury Avalanche & Resilient Reds Four Reds starters—TJ Friedl, Jonathan India, Christian Encarnacion‑Strand and now Jake Fraley—hit the IL this week, yet Cincinnati erupted for a 10‑run first inning Saturday, snapping a 1‑6 funk. Manager Terry Francona credits clubhouse morale: “They’ve been enthusiastic,” he said. Replacement bats like Spencer Steer (two HRs, five RBIs) and Elly De La Cruz (three hits, three runs) have stepped up,

High‑Stakes Rubber Match at Kauffman Kansas City’s seven‑game winning streak ended in a 10‑1 drubbing Saturday, but another chance for a statement looms. The Royals have not won a series against Boston since August 2022, dropping five straight sets. A victory Sunday would cement their surprising 2025 surge—already 16 wins in 19 games—while silencing skeptics who point to an early soft