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8/8 3:00 AM Kevin Ginkel (P-AZ) Former Wildcats Gets Tough News. In 2023, the Arizona Diamondbacks made an improbable run to the World Series despite being an 84-win team and barely sneaking into the postseason. The Diamondbacks pulled off upsets over the Brewers, The Dodgers and the Phillies to get to the game's biggest stage. During that run in the postseason, former Arizona Wildcats pitcher Kevin Ginkel played a critical role in a bullpen that caught fire at the right time and helped carry the team to the World Series. It might go down as the best postseason performance from a relief pitcher in Diamondbacks history.
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8/8 2:02 AM Hector Neris (P-HOU) MLB Notebook: Opponents are convinced Red Sox are stealing signs; Their response? 'Good!'. Benches emptied as Houston Astros reliever Héctor Neris is led away as he yells at Boston Red Sox players for stealing signs during the seventh inning at Fenway Park on August 2, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images) Getty Images By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Last Saturday, with the Red Sox in possession of a 7-3 lead in the seventh inning over the Houston Astros, Houston reliever Hector Neris came to the set and proceeded to quite purposely drop the ball on the mound. That resulted in a balk being called, allowing baserunner Trevor Story to advance from second to third. Neris then retired the next hitter for the final out of the inning. As the teams
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8/8 2:00 AM Roman Anthony (OF-BOS) Here's how Roman Anthony, even at just 21 years old, has changed the Red Sox since arriving in the big leagues. The Red Sox had staggered through the early part of the schedule when they decided to call up Anthony on June 9. Through 47 games entering Friday night's series opener in San Diego, he's hit .276/.392/.417, exhibiting remarkable plate discipline and patience that teammates suggest has had a ripple effect throughout the lineup.
Source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/08/sports/roma...

8/8 1:07 AM Kodai Senga (P-NYM) Mets look to stop road skid, play the Brewers. New York Mets (63-52, second in the NL East) vs. Milwaukee Brewers (70-44, first in the NL Central) Milwaukee; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Kodai Senga (7-3, 2.31 ERA, 1.25 WHIP, 86 strikeouts); Brewers: Brandon Woodruff (3-0, 2.22 ERA, 0.64 WHIP, 37 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Brewers -127, Mets +107; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Mets travel to the Milwaukee Brewers looking to stop a three-game road slide. Milwaukee is 70-44 overall and 36-20 at home. Brewers hitters are batting a collective .257, the highest team batting average in the NL. New York has a 63-52 record overall and a 25-31 record on the road. The Mets rank 10th in MLB play with 140
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8/8 1:06 AM Jake Irvin (P-WSH) Giants host Washington Nationals, look to stop home losing streak. Washington Nationals (45-69, fifth in the NL East) vs. San Francisco Giants (58-57, third in the NL West) San Francisco; Friday, 10:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: Jake Irvin (8-6, 4.89 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Giants: Kai-Wei Teng (0-1, 13.50 ERA, 2.10 WHIP, four strikeouts) BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants take on the Washington Nationals looking to end their eight-game home skid. San Francisco has a 28-26 record at home and a 58-57 record overall. The Giants are 22-6 in games when they hit at least two home runs. Washington is 23-33 on the road and 45-69 overall. The Nationals have gone 26-15 in games when they did not give up a home run. The teams match up Friday for
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8/8 1:06 AM Mitch Keller (P-PIT) Pirates play the Reds leading series 1-0. Cincinnati Reds (60-56, third in the NL Central) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (50-66, fifth in the NL Central) Pittsburgh; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Reds: Chase Burns (0-3, 6.04 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Pirates: Mitch Keller (5-10, 3.89 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 104 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Pirates -111, Reds -108; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Cincinnati Reds with a 1-0 series lead. Pittsburgh is 50-66 overall and 33-27 at home. The Pirates are 36-11 in games when they have more hits than their opponents. Cincinnati has gone 27-30 in road games and 60-56 overall. The Reds have a 50-8 record in games when they out-hit their opponents. The
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8/8 1:06 AM Edward Cabrera (P-MIA) Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins meet in game 2 of series. Miami Marlins (56-58, third in the NL East) vs. Atlanta Braves (48-66, fourth in the NL East) Atlanta; Friday, 7:15 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Marlins: Edward Cabrera (5-5, 3.24 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 103 strikeouts); Braves: Bryce Elder (4-8, 6.03 ERA, 1.56 WHIP, 78 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Braves -114, Marlins -105; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves lead 1-0 in a five-game series against the Miami Marlins. Atlanta is 48-66 overall and 27-29 at home. The Braves have the ninth-ranked team slugging percentage in the NL at .390. Miami is 28-27 on the road and 56-58 overall. The Marlins have a 36-9 record in games when they scored at least five runs. Friday's game is the
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8/8 1:05 AM Austin Gomber (P-COL) Diamondbacks take on the Rockies in first of 3-game series. Colorado Rockies (30-84, fifth in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (54-61, fourth in the NL West) Phoenix; Friday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Austin Gomber (0-5, 6.18 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, 27 strikeouts); Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (8-12, 5.48 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 124 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Diamondbacks -248, Rockies +203; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Colorado Rockies on Friday to begin a three-game series. Arizona is 27-30 in home games and 54-61 overall. Diamondbacks hitters have a collective .436 slugging percentage to rank third in the NL. Colorado has a 30-84 record overall and a 14-42 record on the road. The Rockies have a 22-38
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8/8 1:04 AM Hunter Brown (P-HOU) Yankees host the Astros to start 3-game series. Houston Astros (64-51, first in the AL West) vs. New York Yankees (61-54, third in the AL East) New York; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Hunter Brown (9-5, 2.47 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, 155 strikeouts); Yankees: Cam Schlittler (1-2, 4.58 ERA, 1.68 WHIP, 21 strikeouts) Astros -120, Yankees +101; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The New York Yankees host the Houston Astros on Friday to start a three-game series. New York has gone 34-22 at home and 61-54 overall. The Yankees have a 32-19 record in games when they hit two or more home runs. Houston has a 29-27 record on the road and a 64-51 record overall. The Astros are 44-21 in games when they record at least eight hits. Friday's game
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8/8 1:04 AM J.T. Ginn (P-Ath) Orioles host the Athletics to open 3-game series. Athletics (51-66, fifth in the AL West) vs. Baltimore Orioles (52-63, fifth in the AL East) Baltimore; Friday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: J.T. Ginn (2-3, 4.28 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, 49 strikeouts); Orioles: Tomoyuki Sugano (8-5, 4.42 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 76 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Orioles -116, Athletics -103; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Baltimore Orioles host the Athletics to open a three-game series. Baltimore has a 52-63 record overall and a 27-27 record at home. The Orioles are 35-11 in games when they out-hit their opponents. The Athletics are 51-66 overall and 28-32 on the road. The Athletics have a 24-9 record in games when they did not allow a home run.
Source: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/...