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Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the MLB Friday card and much more. ⚾ Shane Smith all-star start: Despite being less favored than Cannon, Smith offers betting value due to Logan Allen's vulnerability.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the MLB Thursday betting card.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down the MLB Thursday betting card.
Brenden Schaeffer breaks down the St. Louis Cardinals sweep of the Cleveland Guardians as the Cardinals won the finale of the series 7-0 on Sunday.Nolan Gorman set the tone of the game in the first inning, refusing to let lefty Logan Allen off the hook for his first inning troubles. A massive homer for Gorman gave the Cardinals the lead.Despite not having his best command, Matthew Liberatore never relinquished that lead, throwing six scoreless innings to shave more points off his ERA and put the Cardinals in the right position for a run on the rest of this road trip.Follow this podcast feed for Cardinals coverage all year!
A look back at the Guardians walk off win against the Blue Jays at Progressive Field this week. Plus, talking pitching with starters Logan Allen and Slade Cecconi, as well as assistant pitching coach Joe Torres. Also, former Indian and Guardian Ernie Clement stops by to talk about his days in Cleveland. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Tuesday. Best bets as always. The June MLB betting preview episode from RJ Bell's Dream Podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner, covers 13 games with available lines, diving into team form, pitching matchups, and betting leans. Missing initially were lines for Dodgers-Rockies and Rangers-Orioles, though the latter appeared late in the episode. They open noting Munaf's bounce-back 5–1 week and Griffin chasing closely behind in season-long picks. The first matchup—Blue Jays vs. Guardians—features even odds. Griffin sees value in whoever becomes the underdog. Munaf highlights Logan Allen's stark ERA split: 6.18 in day games, 2.79 at night. The A's-Tigers game sees Tigers favored at -275. Griffin critiques the price despite Skubal's Cy Young form. Munaf adds that Tigers are 20–5 straight up in series openers and 11–1 at home. Yankees vs. Reds features rookie Chase Burns in his debut against Carlos Rodon. Griffin notes the Yankees are built better for the park, while Munaf explains Rodon's recent regression—12 ER in June compared to 5 in May. Braves-Mets has Strider returning, though Griffin questions his sharpness. Munaf notes Monteas' poor historical outings vs. the Braves and leans Strider, citing a recent quality start against the Mets. In D-backs vs. White Sox, Ryan Nelson's 1.87 ERA at night vs. 10.95 in the day impresses Munaf, while Griffin mocks the Sox as a “Double-A team.” For Pirates-Brewers, Peralta is dominant at home (6–1 SU), prompting a team total under lean from Munaf. Griffin applauds Milwaukee's base-stealing and efficiency. Mariners-Twins rematch Castillo vs. Paddack: both had elite starts earlier this month. Munaf likes the under (8.5), while Griffin again hails Cal Raleigh's ("Big Dumper") surge. Rays-Royals sees Griffin supporting Bubich, especially given Tampa's recent inconsistency. Munaf notes Taj Bradley's 13 ER in two starts. Cubs-Cardinals analysis finds Griffin liking STL as a home dog, with Munaf highlighting McGreevy's sub-1.00 WHIP and 2–1 team record in his starts. In Phillies-Astros, both agree Suarez and Valdez are elite. Munaf reveals Valdez's 6–1 under trend at home, while Suarez is 3–0–1 to the under on the road. Under 7.5 is Munaf's best bet. Red Sox vs. Angels pits Crochet's 2.20 ERA and 125 Ks against inconsistent Tyler Anderson. Griffin leans Angels as a value play; Munaf backs Boston's run line. Nationals-Padres gets light treatment—Williams has a 5.54 ERA and Padres are favored. Munaf suggests SD's first-five team total over. Giants-Marlins rounds out the card with Verlander's return. Griffin hesitates to back either starter but leans under unless conditions are hot. Munaf prefers the Giants, questioning Miami's bullpen. A late line appears for Rangers-Orioles. Griffin picks Baltimore ML (-130) as his best bet, citing Charlie Morton's improved form and Texas' offensive struggles. Munaf agrees, referencing Morton's 6 IP, 2 ER outing vs. TEX last year. The episode concludes with Griffin plugging a promo code (RBI20) for discounted betting picks access and teasing more comedic yet informative breakdowns through summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker share their reactions to Ernie Clement's promotion to the No. 2 spot in the batting order, Eric Lauer's start against the Cleveland Guardians, and why they're still optimistic about Jeff Hoffman coming out of his struggles in the 9th innings. Then, Guardians TV analyst Chris Gimenez (32:24) stops by to chat about Cleveland's issues against left-handed pitchers, Logan Allen's adjustments since his last start against the Blue Jays, why Emmanuel Clase could be a hot commodity at the trade deadline, Cade Smith's strong ability to keep the ball in the yard, and what he would keep an eye on when Max Scherzer returns to the mound.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB Tuesday. Best bets as always. The June MLB betting preview episode from RJ Bell's Dream Podcast, hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner, covers 13 games with available lines, diving into team form, pitching matchups, and betting leans. Missing initially were lines for Dodgers-Rockies and Rangers-Orioles, though the latter appeared late in the episode. They open noting Munaf's bounce-back 5–1 week and Griffin chasing closely behind in season-long picks. The first matchup—Blue Jays vs. Guardians—features even odds. Griffin sees value in whoever becomes the underdog. Munaf highlights Logan Allen's stark ERA split: 6.18 in day games, 2.79 at night. The A's-Tigers game sees Tigers favored at -275. Griffin critiques the price despite Skubal's Cy Young form. Munaf adds that Tigers are 20–5 straight up in series openers and 11–1 at home. Yankees vs. Reds features rookie Chase Burns in his debut against Carlos Rodon. Griffin notes the Yankees are built better for the park, while Munaf explains Rodon's recent regression—12 ER in June compared to 5 in May. Braves-Mets has Strider returning, though Griffin questions his sharpness. Munaf notes Monteas' poor historical outings vs. the Braves and leans Strider, citing a recent quality start against the Mets. In D-backs vs. White Sox, Ryan Nelson's 1.87 ERA at night vs. 10.95 in the day impresses Munaf, while Griffin mocks the Sox as a “Double-A team.” For Pirates-Brewers, Peralta is dominant at home (6–1 SU), prompting a team total under lean from Munaf. Griffin applauds Milwaukee's base-stealing and efficiency. Mariners-Twins rematch Castillo vs. Paddack: both had elite starts earlier this month. Munaf likes the under (8.5), while Griffin again hails Cal Raleigh's ("Big Dumper") surge. Rays-Royals sees Griffin supporting Bubich, especially given Tampa's recent inconsistency. Munaf notes Taj Bradley's 13 ER in two starts. Cubs-Cardinals analysis finds Griffin liking STL as a home dog, with Munaf highlighting McGreevy's sub-1.00 WHIP and 2–1 team record in his starts. In Phillies-Astros, both agree Suarez and Valdez are elite. Munaf reveals Valdez's 6–1 under trend at home, while Suarez is 3–0–1 to the under on the road. Under 7.5 is Munaf's best bet. Red Sox vs. Angels pits Crochet's 2.20 ERA and 125 Ks against inconsistent Tyler Anderson. Griffin leans Angels as a value play; Munaf backs Boston's run line. Nationals-Padres gets light treatment—Williams has a 5.54 ERA and Padres are favored. Munaf suggests SD's first-five team total over. Giants-Marlins rounds out the card with Verlander's return. Griffin hesitates to back either starter but leans under unless conditions are hot. Munaf prefers the Giants, questioning Miami's bullpen. A late line appears for Rangers-Orioles. Griffin picks Baltimore ML (-130) as his best bet, citing Charlie Morton's improved form and Texas' offensive struggles. Munaf agrees, referencing Morton's 6 IP, 2 ER outing vs. TEX last year. The episode concludes with Griffin plugging a promo code (RBI20) for discounted betting picks access and teasing more comedic yet informative breakdowns through summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Al Ninos. Blue Jays at Guardians 6:40 PM ET—Eric Lauer will start for Toronto. Lauer appeared in ten games carrying an ERA Of 2.29 with WHIP of 0.93. The left hander fans 26.1% with 8% walks. Ground balls are 30.3% with 1.02 home runs per nine innings. A FIP of 3.59. Logan Allen is starting for Cleveland.
Cleveland Guardians vs. San Francisco Giants MLB Pick Prediction Guardians at Giants 9:45PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen appeared in thirteen games with an ERA of 4.28 with WHIP of 1.51. The left hander strikes out 17% with 10.3% walks. Ground ball rate of 43.8% with 1.03 home runs per nine innings.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Reds at Guardians 1PM ET— Nick Lodolo starts for Cincinnati. Lodolo got 13 starts with an ERA of 3.21 with WHIP of 1.08. The left hander fans 20.6% with 4.5% walks. Ground ball rate of 41.6% with 1.07 home runs per nine innings. Logan Allen is starting for Cleveland.
The Cincinnati Reds, now 33-33, roared back to .500 with a commanding three-game sweep over the Arizona Diamondbacks at Great American Ball Park, showcasing offensive firepower and resilient pitching. The series, concluding on June 8, 2025, saw the Reds overcome early deficits and weather challenges, including rain delays, to secure a 4-2 victory in the finale. Christian Encarnacion-Strand, fresh off the injured list, was a standout, going 7-for-13 with six RBIs, including a solo homer in the fifth inning of the final game. Jose Trevino tied the game with another solo shot, and Matt McLain delivered the decisive blow—a two-run homer in the seventh off Arizona's Zac Gallen, who allowed four runs over 6 2/3 innings. Brady Singer kept the Reds competitive, pitching five innings and allowing two runs despite taking a comebacker to his arm. Taylor Rogers earned the win with two scoreless relief innings, and Tony Santillan sealed the sweep with his second save. The Reds' earlier wins included a 4-3, 10-inning thriller and a 13-1 rout, highlighting their offensive depth and bullpen strength. . Now, the Reds head to Progressive Field for a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians (34-30), starting today, June 9, 2025. This matchup follows Cincinnati's sweep of Cleveland in May, adding intensity to the battle for the Ohio Cup. The Reds aim to maintain momentum against a Guardians team chasing the AL Central-leading Detroit Tigers. Cincinnati's probable starters are Wade Miley (0-0, 18.00 ERA), Andrew Abbott (5-1, 2.18 ERA), and Nick Lodolo (4-4, 3.21 ERA), facing Cleveland's Luis Ortiz (3-6, 4.02 ERA), Slade Cecconi (1-2, 4.87 ERA), and Logan Allen (3-4, 4.42 ERA). Miley's return from injury makes his start a question mark, but Abbott's consistency and Lodolo's solid outings provide stability. Cleveland's José Ramírez, with 12 homers, remains a threat, though their recent 5-3 loss to Houston exposed vulnerabilities. The Reds, buoyed by their sweep, must navigate Cleveland's strong 17-13 home record. One win secures the Ohio Cup, but Cincinnati's focus is on climbing the NL Central standings. Expect a competitive series with the Reds' bats aiming to exploit Cleveland's pitching.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Best bets as always. Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner preview the MLB Friday slate on RJ Bell's Dream Preview. They open by discussing the Orioles' recent 9-2 stretch despite being 11 games under .500, and Minnesota's past long winning streak. Griffin reflects on Moneyball's low ranking on his movie list and praises Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs. In the Phillies vs. Pirates matchup, Joe Ross starts for Philly as an opener while Bailey Falter, performing solidly for Pittsburgh, starts for the Pirates. Both agree under 9 runs is the best angle due to limited offensive firepower from Pittsburgh and Ross's limited innings. Next, Texas faces Washington with Patrick Corbin vs. Michael Soroka. Corbin has stabilized while Soroka battles recurring injuries. Griffin likes Nationals ML and over 9.5, noting Nationals' young talent and the weather boosting offense. Munaf supports first 5 over and Nationals' team total over, citing Texas' poor 9-20 road record. In Red Sox vs. Yankees, Walker Buehler faces Will Warren. Boston's bats have struggled, while Warren allowed 7 ER in his last outing. Both predict an over 9 outcome, expecting Rafael Devers to homer and citing both teams' bullpen issues. The Diamondbacks visit Cincinnati with Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Nick Lodolo. Rodriguez has allowed 13 ER over his last 3 starts with control issues. Lodolo's 4-4 record and 3.10 ERA give Griffin confidence in the Reds. Munaf favors Reds ML and sees plenty of scoring. Astros travel to Cleveland with Colton Gordon vs. Logan Allen. Allen's lefty matchup gives the right-handed Astros lineup an edge, but Munaf remains cautious due to Houston's late travel. Griffin would take Astros at plus money, considering Cleveland's competitiveness. Kansas City faces the White Sox with Seth Lugo vs. Davis Martin. Lugo has dominated the White Sox historically, allowing just 3 ER over 29.1 IP. Munaf strongly supports Royals RL, citing Lugo's recent success against Chicago, while Griffin leans over 8. The Padres visit Milwaukee with Randy Vasquez vs. Chad Patrick. Vasquez's control issues and HR susceptibility concern both hosts. Griffin makes Brewers ML -142 his best bet, citing Milwaukee's base-stealing prowess and San Diego's fatigue after extra-inning games. Munaf adds Brewers first 5 team total over. Dodgers face Cardinals with Justin Robleski vs. Sonny Gray. Injuries to Betts and Freeman concern both. Griffin trusts Gray as a home underdog, noting St. Louis' bullpen depth. Munaf supports Over 8.5, expecting offensive production from both sides. The Mets visit Colorado with Kodai Senga vs. Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela enters 1-10 with a 7.14 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Munaf makes Mets team total Over 6.5 his best bet, expecting New York's offense to dominate at Coors Field. Griffin acknowledges Rockies' rare 3-game win streak but avoids backing them. Seattle travels to Anaheim with Bryce Miller facing Kyle Hendricks. Miller's bone spur has altered his delivery, making Griffin favor the Angels ML, citing their hot bats and rest advantage. Munaf agrees, backing the Angels and runs scored. In San Francisco, Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach faces Giants' Hayden Birdsong. Schwellenbach has 22 Ks in his last two starts, but Griffin trusts Birdsong and Giants' bullpen, backing the under 7.5 and Giants ML. Munaf echoes this, emphasizing both pitchers' strong form. They close with Griffin taking Brewers ML as his best bet and Munaf locking in Mets team total Over 6.5. They promote pregame.com with a STRIKE20 discount code for picks packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. Best bets as always. Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner preview the MLB Friday slate on RJ Bell's Dream Preview. They open by discussing the Orioles' recent 9-2 stretch despite being 11 games under .500, and Minnesota's past long winning streak. Griffin reflects on Moneyball's low ranking on his movie list and praises Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Cubs. In the Phillies vs. Pirates matchup, Joe Ross starts for Philly as an opener while Bailey Falter, performing solidly for Pittsburgh, starts for the Pirates. Both agree under 9 runs is the best angle due to limited offensive firepower from Pittsburgh and Ross's limited innings. Next, Texas faces Washington with Patrick Corbin vs. Michael Soroka. Corbin has stabilized while Soroka battles recurring injuries. Griffin likes Nationals ML and over 9.5, noting Nationals' young talent and the weather boosting offense. Munaf supports first 5 over and Nationals' team total over, citing Texas' poor 9-20 road record. In Red Sox vs. Yankees, Walker Buehler faces Will Warren. Boston's bats have struggled, while Warren allowed 7 ER in his last outing. Both predict an over 9 outcome, expecting Rafael Devers to homer and citing both teams' bullpen issues. The Diamondbacks visit Cincinnati with Eduardo Rodriguez vs. Nick Lodolo. Rodriguez has allowed 13 ER over his last 3 starts with control issues. Lodolo's 4-4 record and 3.10 ERA give Griffin confidence in the Reds. Munaf favors Reds ML and sees plenty of scoring. Astros travel to Cleveland with Colton Gordon vs. Logan Allen. Allen's lefty matchup gives the right-handed Astros lineup an edge, but Munaf remains cautious due to Houston's late travel. Griffin would take Astros at plus money, considering Cleveland's competitiveness. Kansas City faces the White Sox with Seth Lugo vs. Davis Martin. Lugo has dominated the White Sox historically, allowing just 3 ER over 29.1 IP. Munaf strongly supports Royals RL, citing Lugo's recent success against Chicago, while Griffin leans over 8. The Padres visit Milwaukee with Randy Vasquez vs. Chad Patrick. Vasquez's control issues and HR susceptibility concern both hosts. Griffin makes Brewers ML -142 his best bet, citing Milwaukee's base-stealing prowess and San Diego's fatigue after extra-inning games. Munaf adds Brewers first 5 team total over. Dodgers face Cardinals with Justin Robleski vs. Sonny Gray. Injuries to Betts and Freeman concern both. Griffin trusts Gray as a home underdog, noting St. Louis' bullpen depth. Munaf supports Over 8.5, expecting offensive production from both sides. The Mets visit Colorado with Kodai Senga vs. Antonio Senzatela. Senzatela enters 1-10 with a 7.14 ERA and 1.98 WHIP. Munaf makes Mets team total Over 6.5 his best bet, expecting New York's offense to dominate at Coors Field. Griffin acknowledges Rockies' rare 3-game win streak but avoids backing them. Seattle travels to Anaheim with Bryce Miller facing Kyle Hendricks. Miller's bone spur has altered his delivery, making Griffin favor the Angels ML, citing their hot bats and rest advantage. Munaf agrees, backing the Angels and runs scored. In San Francisco, Braves' Spencer Schwellenbach faces Giants' Hayden Birdsong. Schwellenbach has 22 Ks in his last two starts, but Griffin trusts Birdsong and Giants' bullpen, backing the under 7.5 and Giants ML. Munaf echoes this, emphasizing both pitchers' strong form. They close with Griffin taking Brewers ML as his best bet and Munaf locking in Mets team total Over 6.5. They promote pregame.com with a STRIKE20 discount code for picks packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Guardians vs. Detroit Tigers MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Tigers 11:35AM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen in nine starts this season carries an ERA of 3.86 with WHIP of 1.53. The left hander strikes out 17.35 with 10.7% walks. Ground balls sit at 42.8% with 0.61 home runs per nine innings. Tarik Skubal is starting for Detroit. Skubal has ten starts with an ERA of 2.87 with WHIP of 0.94. The left hander fans an elite 33.8% with 3% walks. Grounders are 38.6% with 0.91 home runs per nine innings.
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Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Twins 7:40PM ET—Logan Allen is starting for Cleveland. Allen got eight starts with an ERA of 3.70 and WHIP of 1.52. The left hander fans 16.8% with 10.9% walks. Ground balls sit at 41.9% with 0.65 home runs per nine innings. Bailey Ober gets the start for Minnesota.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets. he MLB Tuesday Preview & Best Bets podcast hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner delivers a game-by-game analysis of the 13 MLB matchups scheduled for Tuesday. The show opens with some light NBA draft lottery banter, but the bulk of the discussion is tightly focused on baseball betting strategies, player performance, and team trends, all based on currently available betting lines. In the Brewers versus Guardians game, both hosts express doubts over Quinn Priester's reliability as the Brewers have lost four straight games he's started, providing him minimal run support. Logan Allen's control issues are acknowledged, but the Guardians are still preferred as a slight home favorite. The Twins against the Orioles matchup sees both hosts backing the Twins, riding their eight-game win streak and taking advantage of Kade Povich's continued struggles, especially at home. Munaf suggests taking the Twins team total over due to their potent offense. For the White Sox and Reds, Griffin leans toward the Reds' offense prevailing, noting the White Sox's dreadful 3-17 road record. Abbott's limited innings aren't seen as problematic due to the White Sox's overall weaknesses. In the Cardinals and Phillies clash, Sonny Gray's consistency and St. Louis' bullpen strength make them an appealing underdog, with both hosts preferring an under if the total reaches eight. The Rays versus Blue Jays game highlights the collapse of Tampa Bay's pitching, with Shane Boz's recent blowups making the Blue Jays the favored side, especially with Jose Berrios pitching steadily at home. In the Pirates versus Mets game, both see little hope for the Pirates despite a recent managerial change, with Munaf favoring the Mets run line and team total over, given Kodai Senga's strong stats. For Nationals versus Braves, the consensus is Braves team total over, citing Soroka's vulnerability and the Braves' offensive firepower, though bullpen concerns persist. The Marlins against Cubs matchup leans strongly toward the Cubs, with their superior offense and Ben Brown's solid form giving them a significant edge. The Rockies versus Rangers game reflects both hosts' disdain for the Rockies' 2-17 road record, suggesting Rangers -1.5 and under 8.5 as the play, with the Arlington ballpark playing pitcher-friendly. Royals versus Astros is a more cautious game, with both acknowledging Michael Wacha's solid form and Framber Valdez's unpredictability when a favorite, but Munaf leans Astros at -140. The Angels versus Padres game is flagged as a potential upset, with Dylan Cease expected to regress after his long no-hit bid. Both hosts side with the Angels due to the risky price on the Padres. In the Yankees versus Mariners showdown, Griffin emphasizes Brian Wu's 11-1 home record and favors Mariners as a home underdog while also suggesting the under, citing the ballpark's suppression of runs. Finally, the Diamondbacks versus Giants game is strongly supported by both as a Giants money line play, highlighting Robbie Ray's perfect 8-0 start record for the Giants. Brentt Fott's last strong outing against the Dodgers is considered unsustainable in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park, especially given the Giants' ability to win division games at home. Best bets for the day are Griffin's pick of Guardians ML at -120 and Munaf's pick of Giants ML at -105. The overall tone reflects skepticism toward big favorites, leaning instead on undervalued home underdogs and carefully selected unders in specific matchups, especially where bullpen and venue factors suppress offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner break down MLB betting for Tuesday. The guys also give out best bets. he MLB Tuesday Preview & Best Bets podcast hosted by Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner delivers a game-by-game analysis of the 13 MLB matchups scheduled for Tuesday. The show opens with some light NBA draft lottery banter, but the bulk of the discussion is tightly focused on baseball betting strategies, player performance, and team trends, all based on currently available betting lines. In the Brewers versus Guardians game, both hosts express doubts over Quinn Priester's reliability as the Brewers have lost four straight games he's started, providing him minimal run support. Logan Allen's control issues are acknowledged, but the Guardians are still preferred as a slight home favorite. The Twins against the Orioles matchup sees both hosts backing the Twins, riding their eight-game win streak and taking advantage of Kade Povich's continued struggles, especially at home. Munaf suggests taking the Twins team total over due to their potent offense. For the White Sox and Reds, Griffin leans toward the Reds' offense prevailing, noting the White Sox's dreadful 3-17 road record. Abbott's limited innings aren't seen as problematic due to the White Sox's overall weaknesses. In the Cardinals and Phillies clash, Sonny Gray's consistency and St. Louis' bullpen strength make them an appealing underdog, with both hosts preferring an under if the total reaches eight. The Rays versus Blue Jays game highlights the collapse of Tampa Bay's pitching, with Shane Boz's recent blowups making the Blue Jays the favored side, especially with Jose Berrios pitching steadily at home. In the Pirates versus Mets game, both see little hope for the Pirates despite a recent managerial change, with Munaf favoring the Mets run line and team total over, given Kodai Senga's strong stats. For Nationals versus Braves, the consensus is Braves team total over, citing Soroka's vulnerability and the Braves' offensive firepower, though bullpen concerns persist. The Marlins against Cubs matchup leans strongly toward the Cubs, with their superior offense and Ben Brown's solid form giving them a significant edge. The Rockies versus Rangers game reflects both hosts' disdain for the Rockies' 2-17 road record, suggesting Rangers -1.5 and under 8.5 as the play, with the Arlington ballpark playing pitcher-friendly. Royals versus Astros is a more cautious game, with both acknowledging Michael Wacha's solid form and Framber Valdez's unpredictability when a favorite, but Munaf leans Astros at -140. The Angels versus Padres game is flagged as a potential upset, with Dylan Cease expected to regress after his long no-hit bid. Both hosts side with the Angels due to the risky price on the Padres. In the Yankees versus Mariners showdown, Griffin emphasizes Brian Wu's 11-1 home record and favors Mariners as a home underdog while also suggesting the under, citing the ballpark's suppression of runs. Finally, the Diamondbacks versus Giants game is strongly supported by both as a Giants money line play, highlighting Robbie Ray's perfect 8-0 start record for the Giants. Brentt Fott's last strong outing against the Dodgers is considered unsustainable in the pitcher-friendly Oracle Park, especially given the Giants' ability to win division games at home. Best bets for the day are Griffin's pick of Guardians ML at -120 and Munaf's pick of Giants ML at -105. The overall tone reflects skepticism toward big favorites, leaning instead on undervalued home underdogs and carefully selected unders in specific matchups, especially where bullpen and venue factors suppress offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Brewers at Guardians 6PM ET—Quinn Priester will start for Milwaukee. Priester appeared in six games this season with an ERA of 5.08 with WHIP of 1.66. The right hander fans 15.3% with 14.5% walks. Ground balls dealt at 57.8% with 0.95 home runs per nine innings. Logan Allen is starting for Cleveland. Allen made seven starts with an ERA of 4.33 and WHIP of 1.67. The left hander strikes out 15.4% with 11.7% walks. Ground balls dealt at 42.1% with 0.76 home runs per nine innings.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Washington Nationals MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Nationals 12PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen has six starts on the season carrying an ERA of 4.02 with WHIP of 1.53. The left hander fans 15.8% with 10.8% walks. Ground balls served at 42.4% with 0.86 home runs per nine innings. Michael Soroka starts for Washington. Soroka in his opener allowed four earned runs with three strikeouts in five innings at Toronto.
Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner get you set for this weekends MLB betting. We kick things off with the Friday games and offer up best bets. On the May 2 episode of RJ Bell's Dream Preview MLB Podcast, hosts Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner deliver sharp, stats-backed insights across the full Friday MLB slate. With Griffin riding a six-podcast win streak and Munaf at a 7–3 record on the season, both bring analytical edge to betting lines, pitching matchups, and team trends. They begin with Nationals vs. Reds, with Griffin skeptical of Cincinnati's high price (-161) and backing underdog Mitchell Parker (+146) despite his weak fielding. Munaf notes the Nationals have won four of his five starts. Next is Padres at Pirates. Cease hasn't pitched six innings since early April, and Keller's inconsistency leads both hosts to favor the Pirates at +142. Diamondbacks vs. Phillies features Jesus Luzardo (1.73 ERA) facing Merrill Kelly. Due to Arizona's bullpen injuries and Philly's undervalued pitching, Griffin names Phillies -142 his best bet. In Royals vs. Orioles, Wacha faces off against Kremer, who's allowed 5 ER in his last two starts. Still, doubts about Kansas City's offense tip the scale toward Baltimore. Yankees (-235) host the Rays with Max Fried on the mound. Fried boasts a career 0.42 ERA vs. Tampa. The hosts avoid fading him. Guardians visit the Blue Jays, where Chris Bassitt has allowed only 1 ER in 11 home innings. Logan Allen struggled defensively last game. Munaf leans Jays in the first five. Twins vs. Red Sox offers value on Boston at -103. Griffin questions Joe Ryan's volatility and trusts Bello's recent support. For A's-Marlins, the A's are road favorites behind debuting Gunnar Hoglund. Griffin calls this mispriced, siding with Miami (+123). Dodgers and Yamamoto face Braves, with Yamamoto holding a 1.06 ERA. Despite a steep -172 price, Munaf backs L.A., while Griffin questions Braves' rare underdog status. In Astros vs. White Sox, Framber Valdez faces Jonathan Cannon. Given inconsistent Astros bats and Cannon's walk rate, Munaf avoids the -235 price. Griffin leans under. Mariners at Rangers features Brian Wu vs. Jack Leiter. With Texas 15-2 to the under at home, Munaf's best bet is under 8.5. Griffin leans Rangers as a home dog. Cubs vs. Brewers sees Ben Brown against Quinn Priester. Despite Brown's strikeout potential, Griffin and Munaf both back the Brewers at plus money due to home-field motivation. For Mets vs. Cardinals, Clay Holmes faces Sonny Gray, who has dominated at home. Munaf backs the Cardinals citing Gray's form. In Tigers vs. Angels, Skubal dominates and Trout's IL status hurts L.A. Munaf recommends Tigers via moneyline or run line. Lastly, Giants host Rockies with Robbie Ray on the mound. Ray's teams are 6-0 in his starts, but Griffin finds -280 too steep and suggests a Rockies run line. Munaf agrees on targeting Giants team total. Griffin's best bet: Phillies -142. Munaf's: Mariners vs. Rangers under 8.5. The show closes encouraging listeners to shop lines, list pitchers, and monitor late moves, all key in chasing sharp MLB edges. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Guardians vs. Toronto Blue Jays MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Blue Jays 7PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen has five starts on the season delivering an ERA of 4.21 with WHIP of 1.56. The left hander strikes out 15.8% with 11.4% walks. Ground balls served at 45.7% with 0.70 home runs per nine innings. Chris Bassitt is the starter for Toronto.
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Red Sox at Guardians 1:40PM ET—Brayan Bello will start for Boston. Bello in his opener allowed one earned run with three strikeouts in five innings at home to Seattle. The right hander has a career ERA of 4.39 with WHIP of 1.41 striking out 8.09 per nine innings in 381 innings of work. Logan Allen to start for Cleveland. Allen in four starts has an ERA of 2.11 with WHIP of 1.31. The left hander fans 17.8% with 11.1% walks. Grounders are 45.2% with limited home run damage.
A look back at the Guardians series win over the Yankees at Progressive Field. Plus, a pitching heavy lineup of guests including starters Gavin Williams and Logan Allen. Plus, reliever Joey Cantillo, and the man in charge Pitching Coach Carl Willis. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boston Red Sox vs. Cleveland Guardians Game 2 MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T Game 2 Red Sox at Guardians 6PM ET—Walker Buehler will start for Boston. Buehler in five starts in 2025 deals with an ERA of 4.23 with WHIP of 1.19. The right hander fans 22.6% with 7% walks. Ground balls come in at 47.4% with 1.30 home runs per nine innings. Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen has four starts with an ERA of 2.11 with WHIP of 1.31. The left hander strikes out 17.8% with 11.1% walks. Grounders dished at 45.2% with limited home run damage.
Cleveland Guardians vs. Pittsburgh Pirates MLB Pick Prediction by TOny T. Guardians at Pirates 1:35PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen in five starts on the year deals with an ERA of 2.30 with WHIP of 1.40. The left hander fans 16.4% with 13.4% walks. Ground balls are 46.7% with 0.57 home runs per nine innings. Mitch Keller is the starter for Pittsburgh. Keller has four starts in 2025, delivering an ERA of 4.30 with WHIP of 1.35. The right hander strikes out 16.7% with 7.8% walks. Grounders are 41.1% with limited home run damage.
Post-Gazette Pirates insider Noah Hiles previews the team's three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians this weekend. Carmen Mlodzinski starts Friday night against former Pirate Luis Ortiz. What does Mlodzinksi need to show in order to shore up his place in the starting rotation? Is getting through the Guardians order twice the key? How will the bullpen perform now that it's rested thanks to some solid starting pitching performances this week against the Nationals? Noah also breaks down some of the likely pitching matchups as NL Rookie of the Year Paul Skenes looks set to face Ben Lively and Mitch Keller faces off against Logan Allen. How can the Pirates generate enough offense to come on top of those games? Finally, Noah breaks down the Guardians' start to the season. Numbers show they're about average across the board so far this year, but will this team that made the playoffs last season start to kick it into gear this weekend? Noah answers those questions and more.
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down Cleveland's win in Baltimore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cleveland Guardians vs. Baltimore Orioles MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Orioles 7PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen made 20 starts last year dealing with an ERA of 5.73 and WHIP of 1.58. The left hander fanned 18.3% with 9.5% walks. Grounders were 43.4% with 2.03 home runs per nine innings. He has two starts on the year allowing four earned runs with five strikeouts in ten innings. Charlie Morton will start for Baltimore. Morton in three starts an ERA of 8.78 with WHIP of 1.88. The veteran fans 25.8% with 12.1% walks. Ground ball rate of 37.5% with 2.03 home runs per nine innings.
A Recap of the Guardians first week of the regular season, plus conversations with Kyle Manzardo and Logan Allen. Also, it's the Farm Report with Guardians V.P. of Player Development Steve Osterer who's talking Akron Rubber Ducks this week. That's all on this edition of Guardians Weekly with Jim Rosenhaus on the Cleveland Guardians Radio Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nick and Jonathan give each other quick stories around sports and give their instant reaction to them.
Chris Assenheimer joined Baskin and Phelps and shared his early takeaways from the Guardians so far this season. He discussed the lack of production on offense for the team and what they can do to start generating runs, as well as both Logan Allen and Luis Ortiz's early struggles in the rotation, and how solid the current lineup will be as the season progresses.
Cleveland Guardians vs. San Diego Padres MLB Pick Prediction by Tony T. Guardians at Padres 9:40PM ET—Logan Allen will start for Cleveland. Allen had 20 starts in 2024 delivering an ERA of 5.73 with WHIP of 1.58. The lefthander struck out 18.8% with 9.5% walks. Ground balls sat 43.4% with 2.03 home runs per nine innings. Michael King is the starter for San Diego. King appeared in 31 games last season dealing with an ERA of 2.95 with WHIP of 1.19. The righthander fanned 27.7% with 8.7% walks. Ground balls served at 40.4% with 0.88 home runs per nine innings. He faced the Braves at home in the opener allowing three earned runs with four walks in 2 2/3rd innings.
The 2025 Cleveland Guardians Spring Training is wrapping up, plus a big trade goes down and a big contract gets handed out. We're talking about Nolan Jones coming back to Cleveland for Tyler Freeman, Tanner Bibee getting the long term contract, and Logan Allen being named the 5th starter. All that, plus a fun conversation about does Spring Training games matter which touches on Luis Ortiz's spring and the Youtube channel Baseball Doesn't Exist and their most recent video about Spring Training (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pub_WQpP8JI)If you want to share your thoughts on anything Cleveland baseball you can find me on Bluesky @daveyberris.bsky.social and email the show ClevelandBaseballMornings@gmail.com. Merchandise is available at https://clevelandbaseballmornings.myspreadshop.com/ for T-shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, and More!!!
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga break down the competition for Cleveland's last rotation spot and openings in the bullpen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Logan Allen, founder and CEO of Zorp Corp, joins James Poulos to uncover the truth about cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, energy control, bureaucratic control, and the war over technology. Can we reclaim digital freedom? Or are we stuck in a government-surveilled, bureaucratic future? Allen explains why most of crypto is a scam and how Bitcoin's proof of work is our key to decentralized power. Governments and corporations use energy scarcity to maintain control. As Silicon Valley and the D.C. “Paper Belt” fight over the future — the worship of technology vs. bureaucracy — crypto continues to be a political battleground, threatening centralized control with a decentralized economic model. Are companies like Zorp Corp the future of critical infrastructure and crypto? Or will bureaucracy stand in the way as decentralization threatens its power? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Kanak (@fanatsyaceball) and Mike Kurland (@Mike_Kurland) discuss Spring Training Roster Battles to watch in the American League for the 2025 season | Episode 216.Please subscribe to the podcast (the Fantasy Aceball Podcast) and to YouTube channel (@TheTimkanak) for more fantasy baseball information and visit Fantasy Pros to read more of Tim's other content related to rankings, fScores and fantasy advice.ALAthletics (Sacramento)1B: Tyler Soderstrom v Nick Kurtz3B: Gio Urshella v Darrel Hernaiz v Max Muncy LF: Seth Brown v Colby Thomas v Esteury Ruiz v Denzel ClarkeSP5: Mitch Spence v JT Ginn v Joey Estes v Gunnar HoglundBaltimore Orioles1B/DH: Ryan O'Hearn v Ryan Mountcastle v Heston Kjerstad v Coby MayoSP5: Dean Kremer v Trevor Rogers v Cade Povich v Chayce McDermottBoston Red Sox2B/3B/1B/DH: Bregman-Devers-Casas (defense) v Kristian Campbell v Masataka YoshidaCloser: Aroldis Chapman v Liam Hendriks v Garrett Whitlock v Justin SlatenChicago White SoxC: Korey Lee v Edgar Quero v Kyle TeelSS: Brooks Baldwin v Colson Montgomery3B: Miguel Vargas v Josh Rojas v Chase MeidrothSP3/4/5: Jonathan Cannon v Davis Martin v Bryce Wilson v Drew Thorpe v Nick Nastrini v Jairo Iriarte v Jake Eder v Wikelman GonzalezCleveland Guardians1B/DH: Carlos Santana v Kyle Manzardo v Jhonkensy Noel2B: Juan Brito v Daniel Schneeman v Gabriel Arias v Travis BazzanaRF: Will Brennan v Chase DeLauterSP4/5: Ben Lively v Luis L. Ortiz v Slade Cecconi v Joey Cantillo v Logan Allen v Parker Messick v Daniel EspinoDetroit Tigers1B/3B/DH/LF: Kerry Carpenter v Spencer Torkelson v Matt Vierling v Colt Keith v Jace Jung v Justyn Henry MalloySP5/6: Casey Mize v Keider Montero v Matt Manning v Ty MaddenCloser: Jason Foley v Beau Brieske v Tyler HoltonHouston AstrosOF: Ben Gamel v Chas McCormick v Jake Meyers v Jacob Melton v Zach Dezenzo v Jose Altuve???SP5: Hayden Wesneski v AJ Blubaugh v Miguel Ullola v Lance McCullers Jr.Kansas City RoyalsCF: Kyle Isbel v Drew Waters v Joey Wiemer v Gavin CrossSP5: Kris Bubic v Alec MarshCloser: Carlos Estevez v Lucas ErcegLA Angels2B: Luis Rengifo v Christian MooreSP5: Reid Detmers v Chase Silseth v Caden Dana v Jack KochanowiczMinnesota Twins1B: Jose Miranda v Ty FranceOF: Trevor Larnach v Matt Wallner v Emmanuel RodriguezSP4/5: Simeon Woods Richardson v Chris Paddack v David Festa v Zebby MatthewsNew York YankeesN/ASeattle Mariners1B: Luke Raley v Tyler Locklear2B/3B: Dylan Moore v Ryan Bliss v Cole Young v Jorge PolancoTampa Bay RaysLF/DH: Jonathan Aranda v Eloy JimenezTexas RangersCF: Evan Carter v platoon risk …. v Leody Taveras v Alejandro OsunaSP5: Kumar Rocker v Jack Leiter v Jon Gray v Cody BradfordCloser: Jon Gray v Robert Garcia v Chris Martin v Emiliano TeodoToronto Blue JaysDH/1B/3B: Vlad Guerrero Jr. v Orelvis Martinez v Will Wagner v Ernie Clement v Addison BargerCloser: Jeff Hoffman v Chad GreenPlease rate and review the podcast and follow Tim on X (@fantasyaceball) and on YouTube (@TheTimkanak) for more great content!
Actor Logan Allen is here to spill the sweet tea on Sweet Magnolias, filmmaking aspirations and video game escapes. More about Sweet Magnolias Sweet Magnolias centers around three best friends (Maddie, Helen, and Dana Sue) born and raised in Serenity, SC, a small southern town where everybody knows everybody and everybody knows everybody's business. More about Logan Allen Logan Allen segued from season four's Stranger Things to Netflix's hit drama “Sweet Magnolias” starring opposite JoAnne Garcia Swisher. Season four debuts on Feb. 6. The show follows three women who have been best friends since childhood as they go through the complexities of romance, career, and family as adults. Logan Allenplays Kyle Townsend, the sweet and friendly middle child of Garcia Swisher's character Maddie, who is also attempting to figure out his own path in life. The young actor recently stared as Jake in season four of the wildly successful series “Stranger Things,” as well as Shudder TV's “Creepshow” and Nickelodeon's “Talia in the Kitchen.” He also grew up on a ranch and has developed a passion for animals. In his free time, Logan enjoys riding horses, playing video games, and filming his for his podcast Actor's POV. He also enjoys volunteering for Nathaniel's Hope, which is extremely special to him because his little brother Caleb has autism and epilepsy. Find us at www.werewatchingwhat.com instagram.com/werewatchingwhat tiktok.com/@werewatchingwhat THEDHK can be found at instagram.com/thedhk , twitter.com/thedhk, and facebook.com/thedhkmovies
The Cleveland Guardians hang on to first place but lose the series to the KC Royals 1-3. On today's episode we are talking about the Guards having the worst Hard Hit rate in baseball, Logan Allen's fastball is still bad, we score a 4 run inning with some weak contact swings, and naming our MVP for the Series. If you want to share your thoughts on anything Cleveland baseball you can find me on Twitter @daveyberris and email the show ClevelandBaseballMornings@gmail.com. Merchandise is available at https://clevelandbaseballmornings.myspreadshop.com/ for T-shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, and More!!!
Paul Hoynes and Joe Noga look at what happened in Logan Allen's return to Cleveland's rotation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima address the Cleveland Guardians' series split with the Baltimore Orioles. Ken asks if the Guardians are in a "holding pattern" while calling Logan Allen's return start for Monday night "big" against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Nick talks about how Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen could affect the Trade Deadline ahead, as well as getting on the same page regarding Travis Bazzana ahead of his professional debut.
Matt Underwood talks about the fan interest with this team's first half run, Josh Naylor's value to this lineup, Emmanuel Clase's dominant season to this point and the latest with Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen and more.
Matt Underwood joins the show and Nick and Dustin discuss the Guardians' starting rotation makeup following the demotions of Triston McKenzie and Logan Allen and whether Miley Cyrus could be the 2025 Super Bowl headliner.
The Cleveland Guardians get another home series win with a 2-1 series over the SF Giants. On today's episode we're talking about the off-field news of the All-Star Reserves and Spencer Howard is in and Logan Allen is out, hitting with RISP which didn't not happen on Friday nights game, Bo Naylor finally delivers a big hit, and naming our MVP for the Series. If you want to share your thoughts on anything Cleveland baseball you can find me on Twitter @daveyberris and email the show ClevelandBaseballMornings@gmail.com. Merchandise is available at https://clevelandbaseballmornings.myspreadshop.com/ for T-shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs, and More!!!
Sports Info Solutions' Mark Simon joins Talkin' Baseball with Marty to preview today's matchup: Kyle Harrison vs Logan AllenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ken Carman addresses an "elephant in the room" following the Cleveland Guardians' 10-8 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima open Thursday morning with discussions about emails, the Cleveland Guardians' Wednesday night loss in Colorado, and Cleveland's potential pitching needs going forward.
On The Wire Adam and Kevin welcome Sara Sanchez to preview the early season matchups and how to take advantage of them in the early goings of 2024.DiscussionsDylan Cease traded to San Diego; Drew Thorpe, Jairo Iriarte, Samuel Zavala, and Steven Wilson to White SoxGerrit Cole out for a bitGavin Williams, Taj Bradley, Edward Cabrera may miss opening dayAdam Duvall returns to AtlantaMichael Kopech enters the bullpenDevin Williams has a few stress fractures; who fills in the 9th in MilwaukeeSouth Korea series starters announced, overall expectations for the two-game seriesMapping out the early 2024 matchupsEarly season streams for...Power - José Abreu, Joey Meneses, Eddie Rosario, Joey GalloSpeed - Tim Anderson, Jake FraleyPitching Volume - Andrew Heaney, Garrett Whitlock, Tanner HouckPitching Ratios - Martín Pérez, Marco Gonzales, Logan Allen, Carlos CarrascoKevin's final thoughtGuest: Sara SanchezHosts: Adam Howe | Kevin HastingSubscribe: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | YouTube | RSSJoin: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network Join: PL+ | PL ProProud member of the Pitcher List Podcast Network