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Phillies at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Phillies (7-2) are in Atlanta to open a series against the Braves (1-8). — This one is an elite pitching matchup as Zack Wheeler is slated …
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Blue Jays at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Blue Jays (6-5) look to make it two straight wins as they continue their series in Boston against the Red Sox (6-5).
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Dodgers at Nationals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Dodgers (9-3) are in Washington, DC to continue their series against the Nationals (4-6). — Justin Wrobleski is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Brad Lord for Washington
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Marlins at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Marlins (5-5) are in the New York to take on the Mets (7-3) in Game 2 of this series. — Connor Gillispie is slated to take the mound for Miami against Clay Holmes for New York
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Yankees at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 8 — Its Tuesday, April 8 and the Yankees (6-3) are in Detroit to take on the Tigers (5 4) in Game 2 of their series. — Carlos Carrasco is slated to take the mound for New York against Tarik Skubal for Detroit
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Cardinals at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 8 — Its a Paul Skenes' Tuesday! The Pirates (3-7) to to get things back on track as their ace takes the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals (4-5).
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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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Orioles at Diamondbacks prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for April 7 — Its Monday, April 7 and the Orioles (4-6) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (5-5) in Game 1 of their three-game series. — Zach Eflin is slated to take the mound for Baltimore against Zac Gallen for Arizona.
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Rangers at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting 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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Dodgers at Nationals 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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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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In Netflix documentary, Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran reveals he attempted suicide during 2022 season
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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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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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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.
