Expert MLB Picks and Previews

Zack Gelof, A’s heating up ahead of rematch vs. Orioles The Athletics have put together only one stretch of more than two consecutive wins this season, but they’ll try for a third straight victory when they visit the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday afternoon. More players are starting to make regular contributions for the A’s. One of those is outfielder Zack

Facing Astros, Reds desperate to snap losing streak and silence boos The boos rang down on the hometown Cincinnati Reds after another lopsided loss on Friday, but manager Terry Francona isn’t giving up on his embattled team. Cincinnati has lost eight straight games heading into Saturday afternoon’s matchup against the Houston Astros, who opened the three-game series with a 10-0

Behind low-ERA Trey Yesavage, Blue Jays bid for series win vs. Angels The host Toronto Blue Jays will be out to clinch both their three-game series as well as the season set against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Jays took the opener of a three-game series Friday night with a 2-0 victory. They won two of

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