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Braves lead MLB in run differential and are strong despite rotation struggles, facing a hot Cubs team tonight at 7:15 EDT.
Williamson (1-1) takes the mound for the Reds to make his third start this season. In his most recent time out on Monday, the lefty threw 6 2/3 scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins while surrendering three hits.
The Giants went 49-43 in games they were favored on the moneyline last season, winning 53.3% of those games. San Francisco ranked 19th in the majors with 173 home runs last season, averaging 1.1 per game.
Hunter Harvey was one of the Cubs' riskiest, but highest upside additions to the bullpen this offseason. If you recall, despite throwing just 10.2 innings after August 4, 2024, Harvey got $6M from the Cubs this winter. And that's because when he's healthy, he's a big, hard-throwing, frequently successful 31-year-old reliever.
World Series heads to Los Angeles: The World Series departed Toronto yesterday all tied up after a dominant complete game from right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and now both teams have arrived in L.A. for Game 3. On the mound for the Dodgers is right-hander Tyler Glasnow (3.19), while the Blue Jays will counter with veteran righty Max Scherzer (5.19 ERA). The future Hall of Famer had an uneven year, but he did manage to strike out five in 5 2/3 innings while
The Toronto Blue Jays are starting rookie right-handed pitcher Trey Yesavage in Game 1 of the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, manager John Schneider announced Thursday. More news: Blue Jays to Be Without All-Star Pitcher for World Series vs Dodgers The Blue Jays had started veteran right-hander Kevin Gausman in Game 1 of the American League Division Series and Game 1 of the AL Championship Series.
They Dodgers have a huge advantage in the pitching matchup in Game 3 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto facing off against Aaron Nola with Ranger Suarezs status still unclear despite what the Phillies say. While this is literally a must-win game for the Phillies, the Dodgers would be best to suffocate any momentum the Phillies could get, as this will be their best chance to win the rest of the hypothetical series.
One day after a breakout performance at the plate for Nacho, he'll take a sit due to a minor cut on his hand, as Vidal Brujan takes his place at third base. Drake Baldwin gets the start at catcher after getting a day at DH on Saturday, which also brings Marcell Ozuna back into the lineup at DH. Meanwhile the Tigers go for a fairly different lineup than yesterday, going from facing a lefty in Joey Wentz, to facing a righty in Spencer Strider today.