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NBC Sports
5 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Blue Jays at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 28
Its Wednesday, May 28 and the Blue Jays (26-28) are in Arlington to take on the Rangers (27-29). Eric Lauer is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Tyler Mahle for Texas. The Rangers leveled the series 1-1 with a 2-0 win over the Blue Jays yesterday. Rangers pitcher Nate Eovaldi left the game after the second inning with tricep fatigue. Rangers took precautionary measures, and Eovaldi is not expected to miss a start. Lets dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two. We've got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch tipoff, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts. Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long. Game details & how to watch Blue Jays at Rangers Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025 Time: 8:05PM EST Site: Globe Life Field City: Arlington, TX Network/Streaming: Rangers Sports Network, Victory+, SN1 Never miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out. Odds for the Blue Jays at the Rangers The latest odds as of Wednesday: Moneyline: Blue Jays (+111), Rangers (-131) Spread: Rangers -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Rangers Pitching matchup for May 28, 2025: Eric Lauer vs. Tyler Mahle Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (1-1, 3.31 ERA) Last outing (Tampa Bay Rays, 5/25): 3.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 StrikeoutsRangers: Tyler Mahle, (5-2, 1.80 ERA) Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/23): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Blue Jays: Eric Lauer, (1-1, 3.31 ERA) Last outing (Tampa Bay Rays, 5/25): 3.0 Innings Pitched, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 3 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts Rangers: Tyler Mahle, (5-2, 1.80 ERA) Last outing (Chicago White Sox, 5/23): 5.0 Innings Pitched, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Rotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type! Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Blue Jays at Rangers The Rangers have won 4 of their last 5 home games against teams with losing records The Blue Jays' last 4 versus the Rangers have stayed under the Total If you're looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Blue Jays and the Rangers Please bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700. Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts. Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager. Here are the best bets our model is projecting for Wednesday's game between the Blue Jays and the Rangers: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Texas Rangers on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Toronto Blue Jays at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play on the Game Total of 8.0. Want even more MLB best bets and predictions from our expert staff & tools? Check out the Expert MLB Predictions page from NBC Follow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff: Jay Croucher (@croucherJD) Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper) Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) Brad Thomas (@MrBradThomas)
Associated Press
5 days ago
- General
- Associated Press
Rangers and Blue Jays meet, winner claims 3-game series
Toronto Blue Jays (26-28, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (27-29, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 8:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Eric Lauer (1-1, 3.31 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Rangers: Tyler Mahle (5-2, 1.80 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 43 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rangers -158, Blue Jays +133; over/under is 8 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers and Toronto Blue Jays meet on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series. Texas is 27-29 overall and 18-11 at home. The Rangers have an 8-20 record in games when they have allowed at least one home run. Toronto is 10-16 on the road and 26-28 overall. The Blue Jays have a 15-2 record in games when they scored five or more runs. The matchup Wednesday is the third time these teams square off this season. TOP PERFORMERS: Wyatt Langford is second on the Rangers with 17 extra base hits (seven doubles and 10 home runs). Jake Burger is 8 for 40 with three doubles, three home runs and six RBIs over the last 10 games. George Springer has 12 doubles, a triple and five home runs for the Blue Jays. Daulton Varsho is 8 for 42 with three doubles, a triple and three home runs over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Rangers: 3-7, .193 batting average, 3.17 ERA, outscored by eight runs Blue Jays: 5-5, .206 batting average, 2.56 ERA, even run differential INJURIES: Rangers: Nathan Eovaldi: day-to-day (tricep), Joc Pederson: 10-Day IL (hand), Evan Carter: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Chris Martin: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Corey Seager: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Kumar Rocker: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Cody Bradford: 60-Day IL (elbow), Jon Gray: 60-Day IL (wrist), Josh Sborz: 60-Day IL (shoulder) Blue Jays: Tyler Heineman: 7-Day IL (concussion), Yimi Garcia: 15-Day IL (shoulder), Max Scherzer: 60-Day IL (thumb), Andres Gimenez: 10-Day IL (quadricep), Erik Swanson: 60-Day IL (hand), Ryan Burr: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Nick Sandlin: 15-Day IL (back), Alek Manoah: 60-Day IL (elbow), Angel Bastardo: 60-Day IL (elbow) ___ The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Eric Lauer strikes out Yandy Díaz
Eric Lauer strikes out Yandy Díaz on a foul tip to start the bottom of the 1st inning
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Lowe and Mead homer, Rays beat Blue Jays 3-1 for 3rd straight win
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Lauer pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase makes the catch on a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Curtis Mead during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe watches his double off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe watches his double off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivers to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Lauer pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Jonatan Clase makes the catch on a fly out by Tampa Bay Rays' Curtis Mead during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) Tampa Bay Rays' Josh Lowe watches his double off Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Eric Lauer during the second inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Brandon Lowe and Curtis Mead homered, Drew Rasmussen pitched six scoreless innings in a four-hitter and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Friday night for only their third three-game winning streak this season. Lowe put the Rays ahead in the third against Eric Lauer (1-1) with his team-leading ninth home run, a two-run drive. Mead homered in the fourth. Advertisement Rasmussen (3-4) allowed four hits and two walks. Mason Montgomery, Manuel Rodríguez, Edwin Uceta and Pete Fairbanks combined for hitless relief, with Fairbanks working around a walk for his ninth save in 10 chances. Rays pitchers walked a season-high eight. The Rays won three straight games from March 30 to April 1 and five in a row from April 23-27. Lauer had allowed one home run in 12 innings previously this season. He gave up three runs and six hits in 4 1/3 innings. Toronto entered following a three-game sweep of San Diego by a combined score of 24-6. The game drew 10,046, the Rays' 30th sellout in 32 games at Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home for this season. Advertisement Key Moment After Montgomery walked the bases loaded in the seventh, Rodríguez got Jonatan Clase to ground into a run-scoring double play, then retired Nathan Lukes on a flyout. Key Stat Bo Bichette, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Daulton Varsho, the top three hitters in Toronto's batting order, went 0 for 11 with a walk. Up Next Rays RHP Shane Baz (3-3, 5.33 ERA) and Blue Jays RHP José Berrios (1-1, 4.19 ERA) start Saturday. ___ AP MLB:
Toronto Sun
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Blue Jays' offence reverts to its inoffensive ways in loss to host Tampa Bay Rays
Brandon Lowe of the Tampa Bay Rays runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run off Blue Jays' Eric Lauer in the third inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field on May 23, 2025 in Tampa. Photo by Julio Aguilar / GETTY IMAGES The Blue Jays were a hit during a 5-4 homestand on the strength of their ability to hit homers or produce in clutch moments. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. 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Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Coming off a series sweep of the San Diego Padres, one would think momentum was on the Jays' side as they began a three-game set Friday night against the host Tampa Bay Rays. No timely hits would be summoned on a night featuring so few hits by the visitors, the Jays drew eight walks and yet they managed to push across only one run. Both teams played well defensively. Offensively, Tampa needed two swings to produce its three runs. The following are three takeaways in the wake of a Jays' 3-1 loss to an AL East rival that dropped Toronto's record to 25-25, while Tampa improved to 24-26. 1. BOTTOMS UP The Jays entered the night one game above .500 for the first time in a month for a variety of reasons. One of the most understated areas involves the team's bottom of the order, a collection of utility players who have, to their credit, stepped up in big moments. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Nathan Lukes immediately comes to mind. A day after producing the game-winning hit, Lukes ran into an out at second base. The fact he even reached base speaks to how well Lukes has been swinging the bat. The fact he was thrown out highlighted a recurring team deficiency. Of the Jays' four hits, three came from the team's bottom of the order, which consisted of Ernie Clement, Jonatan Clase, who had a double, and Lukes. Following three straight walks in the seventh inning, Clase hit into a double play as the Jays finally scored. 2. LAUER POWER When seven relievers are used in an 11-inning game, the next day's starter is asked to provide some degree of length. Eric Lauer's task was pretty simple, but pitching in the big leagues, even when the backdrop is a minor-league ballpark, is replete with complications. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Lauer worked around a double in the first and second innings. It was clear early that the lefty Lauer was flirting with danger. It arrived when he served up a two-run homer to Brandon Lowe. When the Jays recently played host to the Rays, Lowe went deep twice in Tampa's 8-3 win as the visitors took the three-game series. Twice, Lauer was lucky the ball didn't leave the yard hit into left field. Three was not the charm as Lauer gave up his second homer, this one to Curtis Mead, who was denied a blast in his first at-bat. Mead's solo blast in the fourth gave the Rays a 3-0 lead. Lauer's outing ended following 4.1 innings. The Jays could have wished for more, while Lauer could have wished for any kind of run support. Toronto's best pitcher on his night was Braydon Fisher, who struck out four of the five batters he faced in relief of Lauer. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. The Rays have been trying to make the most out of a ballpark that normally plays host to spring training games and teams competing in the Florida State League. When Hurricane Milton ripped through the Trop in St. Petersburgh, the Rays were forced to move across the bay and set up shop at George Steinbrenner Field, the spring training home for the New York Yankees. It's far from ideal, but baseball life goes on. Balls hit into left field have been known not to carry as evidenced by a Mead blast in the home half of the second inning that sure looked like it would leave the yard. Instead, Clase made the catch for the out. Another near miss came in the third off the bat of Christopher Morel. Another factoid about the site concerns the short foul poles down the respective lines and the frequency of night games to avoid the stifling heat. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Playing in Tampa did allow Alek Manoah to rejoin his teammates as he continues his road back from elbow surgery. The big right-hander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday at the team's player development complex in nearby Dunedin, Fla. World Series champion Kevin Kiermaier joined Manoah in the Jays' dugout. Kiermaier played for both the Rays and Jays and joined the L.A. Dodgers at last year's trade deadline. Read More UP NEXT Saturday's scheduled first pitch is 7:05 p.m. featuring Jays starter Jose Berrios; fans may even see more of Anthony Santander, who has been nursing a hip issue; he entered Friday's game as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning with two outs and drew a four-pitch walk; Jays will get their second look at Rays leadoff hitter Yandy Diaz in the second game of a three-game series; when Tampa visited Rogers Centre last week, it placed the Cuban-born DH on the restricted list because of a passport renewal issue; in Friday's series opener, he went 0-for-4, including two strikeouts. RECOMMENDED VIDEO Other Sports Toronto Maple Leafs World Editorial Cartoons Columnists
