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8:15 PM ET, April 1, 2025

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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
MLB futures betting 2025: Odds, expert picks, predictions including Aaron Judge AL home run leader  —  After dropping a handful of best bets for the futures market ahead of Opening Day, here is another player prop in the futures market worth adding to your bet slip.
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Guardians at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 1  —  Its Tuesday, April 1 and the Guardians (2-2) are in San Diego to take on the Padres (5-0) in Game 2 of this series.  —  Logan Allen is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Michael King for San Diego
Discussion: Plain Dealer
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Tigers at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 1  —  Its Tuesday, April 1 and the Tigers (1-3) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (2-3) in Game 2  —  of this three-game series.  —  Casey Mize is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Logan Gilbert for Seattle
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Braves at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 2  —  Its Wednesday, April 2 and the Braves (0-5) are at Chavez Ravine to take on the Dodgers (6-0) in Game 3 of this series.  —  Chris Sale is slated to take the mound for Atlanta against Dustin May for Los Angeles
Discussion: Dodgers Nation and True Blue LA
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Cubs at Athletics prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 1  —  Its Tuesday, April 1 and the Cubs (3-4) are in Sacramento, CA to take on the Athletics (2-3) in Game 2 of this three-game series.  —  Justin Steele is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Luis Severino for Oakland.
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Rangers at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 1  —  Its Tuesday, April 1 and the Rangers (3-2) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (2-2) in Game 2 of this three-game series.  —  Nathan Eovaldi is slated to take the mound for Texas against Carson Spiers for Cincinnati.
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Mets at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 1  —  Its Tuesday, April 1 and the Mets (2-2) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (3-2) in Game 2  —  of their three-game series.  —  Kodai Senga is slated to take the mound for New York against Sandy Alcantara for Miami.
Julia Andersen / CNN:
What are the ‘torpedo’ bats in MLB that have everyone talking?  —  Baseball season is back, and it didn't take long for the New York Yankees to start crushing records and dominating conversation.  And at the center of it all?  “Torpedo” bats.  —  The Bronx Bombers tied an MLB record …
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D.J. Short / NBCSports.com:   MLB Team Power Rankings: Yankees torpedo Brewers with historic power outburst, Dodgers start season 5-0
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Red Sox LHP Garrett Crochet gets $170M extension, sources say  —  Left-hander Garrett Crochet and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a six-year, $170 million contract extension, sources told ESPN on Monday, keeping the 25-year-old ace with the organization that traded for him this winter to lead its rotation.
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Associated Press:
Garrett Crochet reportedly agrees to $170 million, 6-year deal with Red Sox
Associated Press:
Adam Ottavino returns to the Yankees, agrees to a 1-year contract  —  NEW YORK — Right-hander reliever Adam Ottavino is returning to the New York Yankees, agreeing to a one-year contract.  —  A 39-year-old sidearmer, Ottavino agreed to a minor league contract with Boston on Feb. 18 …
Associated Press:
Lance Lynn, World Series champion and 2-time All-Star pitcher, says he's retiring  —  World Series champion and two-time All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn is retiring from Major League Baseball.  —  Lynn announced his decision on the “Dymin in the Rough” podcast.  —  He was 7-4 with a 3.84 ERA in 23 starts last season with St. Louis.
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Athletics' Sacramento Era Begins With Minor-League Feel  —  WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Major League Baseball arrived at the California state capital area Monday night, and everyone was on their best behavior trying to deal with a less-than-ideal situation for the Athletics.
 
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