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AP Baseball WriterLynn named Rangers' opening day starter over Minor, KluberBy STEPHEN HAWKINSVeteran right-hander Lance Lynn has been named the Texas Rangers' starter on opening day, a game that will be played more than four months after manager Chris Woodward actually made that decision.Woodward revealed his choice Thursday. The...

AP Baseball WriterPhillie Phanatic, Mr Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parksBy BEN WALKERPhillie Phanatic, phenomenal. Mr. Met and Mariner Moose, marvelous. Wally the Green Monster, welcome back.Mascots are getting a reprieve from Major League Baseball. A month after being tossed out of stadiums because of health concerns over...

AP Baseball WriterCéspedes says he'll be ready to start season with MetsBy MIKE FITZPATRICKNEW YORK (AP) Yoenis Cespedes is sure he'll be ready to start the pandemic-delayed season with the New York Mets.Out of the lineup for almost two years, the 34-year-old slugger said Saturday he finally is...

Arizona places Bumgarner on injured list with back strainPHOENIX (AP) Arizona Diamondbacks ace Madison Bumgarner has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a mid-back strain.The left-hander was lifted after two innings Sunday against San Diego due to back spasms.The Diamondbacks placed Bumgarner on the injured list...

The TORONTO and the MIAMI will both be gunning for a victory on 8/31/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Toronto Blue Jays (60-73) at Miami Marlins (53-81) DATE/TIME: Friday, August 31 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Marlins Park, Miami, Florida ROT TEAM PS OU RL 929 TORONTO 8.5 (105) (105) 8.5 (-110) -115 105 930 MIAMI TV: 7:10 PM LINE: 105 PREDICTION: MIAMI , TORONTO Oddsmakers currently...

The MIAMI and the BOSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 8/29/2018 at 6:35 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (53-79) at Boston Red Sox (90-42) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, August 29 - 6:35 PM EST WHERE: Fenway Park, Boston, Massachusetts ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 MIAMI 9.5 (-300) (-290) 9 (-110) 245 -290 924 BOSTON TV: 6:35 PM LINE: -290 PREDICTION: BOSTON , MIAMI Oddsmakers currently...

The SEATTLE and the OAKLAND will both be gunning for a victory on 9/2/2018 at 4:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Seattle Mariners (76-60) at Oakland Athletics (81-56) DATE/TIME: Sunday, September 02 - 4:05 PM EST WHERE: Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California ROT TEAM PS OU RL 923 SEATTLE 9 (-150) (-135) 9 (-110) 125 -135 924 OAKLAND TV: 4:05 PM LINE: -135 PREDICTION: OAKLAND , SEATTLE Oddsmakers currently have...

The LA ANGELS and the TEXAS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/5/2018 at 8:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Angels (67-72) at Texas Rangers (61-78) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 05 - 8:05 PM EST WHERE: Globe Life Park in Arlington, Arlington, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 967 LA ANGELS 10 (120) (105) 10 (-110) -115 105 968 TEXAS TV: 8:05 PM LINE:...

The LA DODGERS and the COLORADO will both be gunning for a victory on 9/8/2018 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Los Angeles Dodgers (77-64) at Colorado Rockies (77-63) DATE/TIME: Saturday, September 08 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Coors Field, Denver, Colorado ROT TEAM PS OU RL 913 LA DODGERS 10 (130) (130) 10 (-110) -140 130 914 COLORADO TV: 8:10 PM LINE: 130 PREDICTION: COLORADO ,...

The MIAMI and the NY METS will both be gunning for a victory on 9/11/2018 at 7:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Miami Marlins (56-86) at New York Mets (65-77) DATE/TIME: Tuesday, September 11 - 7:10 PM EST WHERE: Citi Field, New York City, New York ROT TEAM PS OU RL 955 MIAMI 8 (-135) (-140) 8 (-110) 130 -140 956 NY METS TV: 7:10 PM LINE:...

The ARIZONA and the HOUSTON will both be gunning for a victory on 9/14/2018 at 8:10 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: Arizona Diamondbacks (77-70) at Houston Astros (92-54) DATE/TIME: Friday, September 14 - 8:10 PM EST WHERE: Minute Maid Park, Houston, Texas ROT TEAM PS OU RL 927 ARIZONA 8 (-170) (-170) 8 (-110) 160 -170 928 HOUSTON TV: 8:10 PM LINE: -170 PREDICTION: HOUSTON , ARIZONA Oddsmakers currently...

The NY METS and the PHILADELPHIA will both be gunning for a victory on 9/19/2018 at 6:05 PM when they meet in a game matchup. GAME: New York Mets (70-81) at Philadelphia Phillies (77-73) DATE/TIME: Wednesday, September 19 - 6:05 PM EST WHERE: Citizens Bank Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ROT TEAM PS OU RL 953 NY METS 7.5 (115) (115) 7.5 (-110) -125 115 954 PHILADELPHIA TV: 6:05 PM LINE: 115 PREDICTION: PHILADELPHIA...