Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs

The Diamondbacks have been the moneyline favorite only two times so far this season, and they won both of the games. This season, Arizona has won eight out of the 15 games, or 53.3%, in which it has been the underdog.

The Rockies have not been named the moneyline favorite once so far this season, winning only 35.3% of their games as underdogs.

This week, Brett and I got into the state of the NL Central, the vibe shifting wins on Tuesday and Wednesday, and the dominant looking start to the season for Shota Imanaga.

Pittsburgh has 10 home runs over the last 10 games, averaging 8.5 hits per game and batting .254, with Oneil Cruz leading at .325.

Max Fried, with a record of 2-0 and a 1.93 ERA, will start for the Yankees against the Angels, looking to secure his fifth straight quality start.

Kevin McGonigle has agreed to an eight-year extension with Detroit that guarantees $150 million and could reach $160 million with escalators. The deal begins in 2027 and runs through 2034, covering McGonigle's final five years of club control plus his first three seasons of free agency.

Dylan Carlson was designated for assignment last week to make room for Seiya Suzuki, and after clearing waivers, he elected free agency on Wednesday.

Kevin Alcantara is now hitting .255/.345/.745/170 wRC+ with 7 homers in 58 plate appearances. The 34.5% K rate is obviously not good, but he's making such obscenely high-quality contact that is more than makes up for it.

Kelly was at it again last night, taking a two strike pitch WAY out to center field to turn what had become an uncomfortably close game into more of a blowout.