Rays vs. Reds predictions, odds: MLB picks, best bets Saturday
'Any chance of you, the great Stitches, taking over the Late Show for the departing Stephen Colbert?'
— Terry, Kingston
Negotiations are ongoing, Terry.
But there's a better chance of Melania Trump sitting with Colbert to discuss her plans for the upcoming holiday season.
The Rays and Reds are thinking wild thoughts.
Both are in the wild-card hunt.
Tampa Bay visits Cincy.
The Rays' Ryan Pepiot has lost two in a row.
Pepiot was peppered for eight runs (and four homers) over those 12 innings.
Ryan Pepiot
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He has won once on the road from eight starts.
The Reds' Andrew Abbott has one loss from 17 starts and has given up three runs in his last 13 ²/₃.
Abbott's ERA shrinks to 1.98 at home.
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Play $50 on the Reds.
Timely hits. The Padres didn't get any.
San Diego went 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position and were decked by the Cards 3-0.
Another 'L.' Down -400 lettermans.
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