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6:35 PM ET, April 9, 2025

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Phillies at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Phillies (7-3) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (2-8) in Game 2 of this three-game series.  —  Taijuan Walker is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Grant Holmes for Atlanta.
Discussion: Battery Power
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Orioles at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Orioles (5-7) are in Phoenix to wrap up their series against the Diamondbacks (6-6).  The teams have split the first two games.
Discussion: Arizona Sports
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Blue Jays at Red Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Blue Jays (7-5) are in Boston for Game 3 of their series with the Red Sox (6-6).  —  Kevin Gausman is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Tanner Houck for Boston.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
NBCSports.com:
Rangers at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Rangers (8-4) are in Chicago to wrap up their series against the Cubs (9-5).  —  Tyler Mahle is slated to take the mound for Texas against Shota Imanaga for Chicago
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Dodgers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Dodgers (9-4) look to snap a three-game losing streak when they take the field in Washington against the Nationals (5-6).
Discussion: True Blue LA
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Yankees at Tigers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Yankees (6-5) wrap up their series in Detroit against the Tigers (7-4).  —  Max Fried is slated to take the mound for New York against Jack Flaherty for Detroit
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Marlins at Mets prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for April 9  —  Its Wednesday, April 9 and the Marlins (5-6) are in Queens looking to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Mets (8-3).  —  Max Meyer is slated to take the mound for Miami against Tylor Megill for New York
Discussion: SNY and New York Daily News
ESPN:
Pedro Martinez says family members missing after roof collapse  —  Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez said on social media that several of his family members were inside the nightclub that collapsed in the Dominican Republic early Tuesday.  —  “I still have family members that are still in the rubbles …
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Associated Press:
Roof collapse at Dominican club kills at least 124 as officials scramble to identify victims
Associated Press:
Octavio Dotel, who once held record of pitching for 13 major league teams, dies in DR roof collapse
Discussion: MLB.com and New York Post
ESPN:
Ex-MLB pitcher Octavio Dotel dies after nightclub roof collapse
Associated Press:
At least 58 dead and 160 injured in a roof collapse at a nightclub in the Dominican Republic
Associated Press:
White Sox dealt another early blow with outfielder Andrew Benintendi placed on 10-day injured list  —  CLEVELAND — Andrew Benintendi was placed on the 10-day injured list by the White Sox before Wednesday's game against the Cleveland Guardians because of a left adductor strain …
Associated Press:
Braves add to bullpen depth by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from Astros  —  ATLANTA — The Braves added to their bullpen depth on Tuesday night by acquiring right-hander Rafael Montero from the Houston Astros along with $7.7 million that will cover just over 70% of his remaining salary.
Discussion: New York Post and Battery Power
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Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Acquire Rafael Montero From Astros
Eric Samulski / NBCSports.com:
Mark Vientos and Brett Baty work to overcome slow starts to the 2025 baseball season  —  The Mets made their lineup instantly more dangerous this off-season when they signed Juan Soto to a historic $756 million deal and then further solidified it by bringing back first baseman Pete Alonso on a two-year deal.
Discussion: SNY, Newsday and New York Post
Associated Press:
Diamondbacks Ketel Marte to miss several weeks with left hamstring strain  —  PHOENIX — Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte is expected to miss several weeks with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain.  —  Marte was injured on Friday while rounding the bases against Washington.
 
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