The Athletics will hand the ball to J.T. Ginn (1-1) for his seventh start of the season. The right-hander gave up one earned run in eight innings pitched on Thursday in his last outi
Paul Skenes has officially taken the mantle as the perennial man to beat in the National League. Sitting at +200, his terrifying combination of triple-digit heat and refined command has left NL hitters searching for answers all spring. While Cristopher Sanchez (+450) and the ageless Chris Sale (+550) remain within striking distance, Skenes' ability to dominate a game from the first pitch makes him the clear frontrunner as we head toward the summer.
Stanton's blast traveled an estimated 475 feet, and was so impressive that left fielder Scott Van Slyke didn't turn around to look at it. Los Angeles Dodgers fans at Chavez Ravine had no choice but to stand up and cheer. That proved to be the only bright spot in the Marlins' 11-1 loss as Dan Haren was roughed up for 11 hits and six runs in 4.1 innings.
Shohei Ohtani remains the definitive man to beat in the National League. At -330, he is the overwhelming favorite as his historic production and overall impact on the Dodgers' lineup remain the gold standard of the Senior Circuit. While these odds require a significant investment for a modest return, Ohtani's consistent ability to dominate the box score makes betting against him a risky proposition for any serious baseball fan.