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Astros at Twins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 3 — Its Thursday, April 3 and the Astros (2-4) are in Minnesota to open a series against the Twins (2-4). — Hunter Brown is slated to take the mound for Houston against Joe Ryan for Minnesota.
Discussion:
The Crawfish Boxes
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Reds at Brewers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 3 — Its Thursday, April 3 and the Reds (2-4) are in Milwaukee to open a series against the Brewers (2-4). — Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Nestor Cortes for Milwaukee.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Brew Crew Ball
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Diamondbacks at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 3 — Its Thursday, April 3 and the Diamondbacks (4-2) are in the Big Apple looking for the three-game sweep of the Yankees. — Merrill Kelly is slated to take the mound for Arizona against Carlos Carrasco for New York.
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Rockies at Phillies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 3 — Its Thursday, April 3 and the Rockies (1-4) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (4-1) in the finale of their series. — Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound …
Discussion:
Just Baseball
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Red Sox at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 3 — Its Thursday, April 3 and the Red Sox (2-4) wrap up their series in Baltimore against the Orioles (3-3). — Tanner Houck is slated to take the mound for Boston against Charlie Morton for Baltimore.
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Cubs at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 2 — Its Wednesday, April 2 and the Cubs (4-4) are in Sacramento for the series finale against the Athletics (2-4). — Jameson Taillon is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Jeffrey Springs for Oakland
Discussion:
cubsinsider.com
NBCSports.com:
Rockies at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 2
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NBC Sports Philadelphia, Phillies Nation, MLB.com, Associated Press, Denver Post, The Good Phight and New Jersey Online
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Braves at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for Series Finale
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Awful Announcing, NBC Sports Philadelphia and Associated Press
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Mets at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 2
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NorthJersey.com, New York Daily News, Newsday, New York Post and SNY
Associated Press:
Some diehard baseball fans in sports-crazed Sacramento welcome Athletics and hope they stay awhile — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Van Thompson walked through the busy concourse shortly before first pitch and sang along to the national anthem, a white Athletics ball cap in hand covering his heart.
Discussion:
Sacramento Bee
Associated Press:
Iván Herrera becomes first Cardinals catcher with three-homer game in win over Angels — When Iván Herrera was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals out of Panama, he was excited to join an organization that featured one of his idols, Yadier Molina.
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ABC17NEWS, Associated Press, Orange County Register and Sportsnet.ca
Associated Press:
Ketel Marte agrees to new six-year, $116.5 million contract with Diamondbacks — NEW YORK — Second baseman Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed Wednesday to a six-year, $116.5 million contract, becoming among the first players to negotiate a lower salary for 2027 ahead of a possible work stoppage.
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Sports Illustrated, ESPN, MLB.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Arizona Republic, Yahoo Sports, New York Post, AZ Snake Pit and Arizona Sports
Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Padres Sign Jackson Merrill To Nine-Year Extension — The Padres announced that they have signed star outfielder Jackson Merrill to a nine-year contract extension that runs through 2034 with a club option for 2035. Reportedly, it guarantees the star $135MM.
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ESPN, San Diego Union-Tribune, FanGraphs Baseball, Yahoo Sports, New York Times, NESN.com, Lone Star Ball, Just Baseball and Sportsnet.ca
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Athletics trade speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Dodgers for minor league pitcher — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Athletics traded talented base-stealer and outfielder Esteury Ruiz to the reigning World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday for minor league right-hander Carlos Duran.
Discussion:
Athletics Nation, Orange County Register and Dodgers Nation
Associated Press:
Kristian Campbell agrees to 8-year, $60 million deal with Red Sox — BALTIMORE — Kristian Campbell agreed to an eight-year, $60 million contract with the Boston Red Sox less than a week after his major league debut. — He gets a $2 million signing bonus, half payable within 60 days …
Associated Press:
MLB's average salary tops $5 million for first time — NEW YORK — Major League Baseball's average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time, according to a study by The Associated Press. — The New York Mets, with Juan Soto's record $61.9 million pay …
Discussion:
The Bandwagon and USA Today
