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MLB Best Sports Betting Picks and Predictions for Friday September 13, 2024
These are our top betting picks and predictions for Friday September 13th's MLB slate of games as playoff races are heating up across the MLB....

Cubs can't afford slipup in series at Colorado
The Colorado Rockies just finished a three-game series with a team fighting for a wild-card berth and now face another when the Chicago Cubs come to town on Friday night.,Chicago will send Javier Assad (7-5, 3.14 ERA) to the mound while Colorado is expected to activate Austin Gomber (5-10, 4.50) fro...

D-backs aim to stay hot at plate in opener vs. Brewers
The Arizona Diamondbacks are hoping a day off doesn't derail their torrid offense.,After scoring 32 total runs during three straight victories, the Diamondbacks return to the field Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers in Phoenix.,Arizona (82-64) leads the bat...

Yankees look to keep the clutch hits going against Red Sox
The New York Yankees have not relied on a prolific offense of late, but rather are doing just enough to eke out wins and widen their lead in the American League East.,After game-ending hits by Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Juan Soto, the Yankees seek a third straight win when they host the Boston Red Sox on...

Reports: Twins release minor-leaguer for helping opposition
Derek Bender is no longer a part of the Minnesota Twins' organization after the minor league catcher reportedly told batters on the opposing team what pitches were coming.,According to reports from ESPN and The Athletic on Thursday, Bender was released from the low Class-A Fort Myers Mighty Mussels ...

James Cook scores 3 TDs as Bills blow out Dolphins
James Cook tallied three touchdowns, Ja'Marcus Ingram grabbed the first two interceptions of his career and the Buffalo Bills trounced the Miami Dolphins 31-10 on Thursday in Miami Gardens, Fla.,Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was intercepted three times, including a pick-6 by Ingram that blew t...

Sabrina Ionescu gets off to fast start as Liberty rout Wings
Sabrina Ionescu poured in 20 points, 16 of them in a torrid first quarter, as the New York Liberty pummeled the Dallas Wings 99-67 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas, in the second game between the teams in a three-night span.,New York (31-6) won its fifth straight contest and carries a 3 1/2-game lead...

David Lipsky shoots 65, takes first-round lead in Napa
David Lipsky grabbed the first-round lead at the Procore Championship by shooting a 7-under-par 65 on Thursday in Napa, Calif.,Lipsky birdied four of his final six holes at the Silverado Resort's North Course en route to a 5-under 32 on the back nine. He leads Patton Kizzire and Scotland's Martin La...

Juan Soto's hit gives Yankees a 10-inning win over Red Sox
Juan Soto hit a game-ending single to open the 10th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the visiting Boston Red Sox for a 2-1 victory Thursday night in the opener of a four-game series.,Soto gave the Yankees their fourth walk-off win this season when he hit a 2-2 sinker from Josh Winckowski (4...

Sabrina Ionescu gets off to fast start as Liberty roll past Wings
Sabrina Ionescu poured in 20 points, 16 of them in a torrid first quarter, as the visiting New York Liberty pummeled the Dallas Wings 99-67 on Thursday in Arlington, Texas, in the second game between the teams in a three-night span., ,New York (31-6) won its fifth straight contest and carries a 3 1/...

Reports: Junior Bridgeman buying 10 percent equity in Bucks
Junior Bridgeman, who played 10 of his 12 NBA seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, is acquiring a 10 percent ownership stake in the team, per multiple media reports on Thursday.,Bridgeman, who turns 71 on Tuesday, is reportedly buying the stake at a $3.4 billion valuation. ,Dee and Jimmy Haslam bought ...

David Lipsky shoots 65, takes early lead in Napa
David Lipsky set the first-round lead at the Procore Championship by shooting a 7-under-par 65 Thursday in Napa, Calif.,Lipsky birdied four of his final six holes at the Silverado Resort's North Course, en route to a 5-under 32 on his back nine. That score held up throughout the day, and he led Scot...

Giants OC: Daniel Jones’ confidence has never wavered
Daniel Jones has plenty to work on, the New York Giants will admit, but confidence is not on that list.,After one-time teammate Kyle Rudolph said in an interview that Jones' confidence "looks completely destroyed" following a disastrous Week 1 showing, New York offensive coordinator Mike Kafka said ...

Red Sox scratch OF Rob Refsnyder (wrist) vs. Yankees
The Boston Red Sox scratched right fielder Rob Refsnyder because of right wrist discomfort shortly before opening a four-game series against the host New York Yankees on Thursday night.,Refsnyder was batting third in Boston's original lineup before getting scratched about 45 minutes before first pit...

Sky hope to recover from 'embarrassing' loss, battle Lynx
The Sky are falling fast with the season winding down and WNBA playoff spots on the line.,Chicago has lost eight of its last 10 games, the most recent one in embarrassing fashion, as it enters Friday night's game against the Minnesota Lynx in Minneapolis.,The Sky (13-23) stand one game ahead of the ...

Browns star DE Myles Garrett (foot) misses practice
Cleveland Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett missed Thursday's practice with a foot injury.,Garrett was added to the team's injury report on Thursday after not being part of it Wednesday.,Garrett is the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year after racking up 14 sacks and four fumble recoveri...

Rangers call up RHP Kumar Rocker for MLB debut vs. Mariners
The Texas Rangers selected the contract of Kumar Rocker from Triple-A Round Rock and the right-hander will make his major league debut when he starts Thursday night against the Seattle Mariners.,To make room on the active roster, the Rangers designated right-hander Chase Anderson for assignment.,Roc...

MLB-best Phillies getting healthy as Mets visit
The Philadelphia Phillies have reinforcements on their way for Friday's opener of a three-game series against the visiting New York Mets.,The Phillies (88-58) sit a season-high 30 games over .500 and boast an eight-game lead on the second-place Mets (80-66) with 16 games remaining. Philadelphia has ...

Rockies score twice in ninth, avoid sweep against Tigers
Jacob Stallings doubled twice and drove in the go-ahead run in the ninth as the visiting Colorado Rockies snapped Detroit's four-game winning streak with a 4-2 victory on Thursday afternoon.,Jordan Beck supplied a solo homer for the Rockies (55-92). Seth Halvorsen (1-0) notched his first career win ...

Stubbs: Playoff pressure ratchets up at Watkins Glen
The Finger Lakes region of New York is one of the most beautiful areas of the country. With the serenity of the scenery comes a calming presence that fills all who embark on a journey to western New York.,Thirty minutes south, however, lies a town that's been embedded in racing history since the 195...