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Rangers at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 7 — Its Monday, April 7 and the Rangers (8-2) are in the Windy City to take on the Cubs (7-5). — Nathan Eovaldi is slated to take the mound for Texas against Justin Steele for Chicago
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Dodgers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 7 — Its Monday, April 7 and the Dodgers (9-2) are in Washington, DC to take on the Nationals (3 6). — Dustin May is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against MacKenzie Gore for Washington.
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Yankees at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 7 — Its Monday, April 7 and the Yankees (6-3) are in Motown to take on the Tigers (5-4). The game has been moved up from its original 6:40P start time due to the weather forecast.
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Astros at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 7 — Its Monday, April 7 and the Astros (4-5) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (3-7) in a Western Division showdown. — Hayden Wesneski is slated to take the mound for Houston against Logan Gilbert for Seattle
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Blue Jays at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 7
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Orioles at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 7
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Marlins at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 7
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree on $500 million deal — First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million contract extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday night.
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Report: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Blue Jays agree to 14-year, $500 million deal that starts in 2026 — NEW YORK — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a 14-year, $500 million contract that starts in 2026, according to a person familiar with the negotiations …
Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
A Q&A With Rob Manfred, M.L.B.'s Commissioner, on the Future of Baseball — In an interview, the commissioner said torpedo bats are good and challenges for balls and strikes are likely on the way. … The season started in Tokyo. What was Japan like? — The most striking thing …
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Jarren Duran reveals suicide attempt amid mental health struggles — Boston Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran said his on-field woes during the 2021 and 2022 seasons fueled his mental health struggles to the point that he attempted suicide. — Duran, interviewed for the docuseries …
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Brewers acquire Quinn Priester from Red Sox as they seek boost for injury-riddled pitching staff — MILWAUKEE — Right-handed pitcher Quinn Priester is going from Boston to Milwaukee in a trade that sends the Red Sox outfield prospect Yophery Rodriguez, a competitive balance selection in the upcoming draft and a player to be named.
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Christopher Crawford / NBCSports.com:
Top fantasy baseball prospects: Zac Veen headed to Colorado, Chase Burns impresses in pro debut — A reminder: This is ONLY players who have Rookie of the Year MLB eligibility, and ONLY a look at potential help for 2025. — That out of the way, here's a look at the top prospects who can help your fantasy roster this season.
D.J. Short / NBCSports.com:
Odds by MLB Team Power Rankings: The NL West Rules — We have some movement, people. While I was reluctant to make any major changes to our MLB Power Rankings after the opening weekend of the season, you'll see some dramatic shakeups this week. — The NL West has been the best division …
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Great starting pitching stretches not enough for the White Sox and Reds early this season — The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox both got brilliant stretches from their starting rotations — and largely wasted them. — Chicago's starters did not allow an earned run through …
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