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NBC Sports
2 hours ago
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- NBC Sports
Tigers at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 23
It's Wednesday, July 23 and the Tigers (60-42) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (41-61). Troy Melton is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Bailey Falter for Pittsburgh. The Pirates are going for the sweep after taking games 1 and 2, 3-0 and 8-5. Detroit will toss Melton on the mound, who makes his first career start. The Tigers' five runs in Tuesday's games was more than the four combined runs scored in the four previous outings. Let's 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 how to catch first pitch, 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 Tigers at Pirates Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Time: 12:35PM EST Site: PNC Park City: Pittsburgh, PA Network/Streaming: FDSNDT, SNP 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 Tigers at the Pirates The latest odds as of Wednesday: Moneyline: Tigers (-154), Pirates (+128) Spread: Tigers -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Tigers at Pirates Pitching matchup for July 23, 2025: Troy Melton vs. Bailey Falter Tigers: Troy Melton, (0-0, 0.00 ERA) Last outing: First career start Pirates: Bailey Falter, (6-5, 4.00 ERA) Last outing: 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 Strikeouts Tigers: Troy Melton, (0-0, 0.00 ERA) Last outing: First career start Pirates: Bailey Falter, (6-5, 4.00 ERA) Last outing: 9.00 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 6 Hits Allowed, 1 Walks, and 2 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! Expert picks & predictions for tonight's game between the Tigers and the Pirates 'Entering the All-Star break, Skenes had a 1.19 ERA in career wins compared to a 2.39 ERA in losses or non-decisions, so either way, he hasn't been the Buccos' problem since he arrived. This year alone, Skenes has allowed 27 runs over 20 starts and the Pirates have lost 11 of those 20 games! Pittsburgh's offense has scored the fewest runs in not just the NL, but all of baseball — even the Rockies and White Sox. For more context, the Phillies have scored 112 more runs than the Pirates in one less game. Both Skenes and Wheeler will be dominant in the second-half, I have no doubts, but Skenes could post a sub 2.00 ERA this season (was doing so through 19 starts), sub .200 OBA, and still have a losing record, which on surface level makes no sense. Despite how it looks or sounds, I think what Skenes is doing weighs more impressive, challenging, and deserving than what Wheeler is doing.' 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 Tigers and the Pirates: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Detroit Tigers on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Pittsburgh Pirates at +1.5. Total: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the over 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. Top betting trends & insights to know ahead of Tigers at Pirates The Tigers have won 12 of their last 20 away games against teams with losing records The Under is 4-1 in the Tigers' last 5 road games Pittsburgh is 3-2 versus Detroit this season Pittsburgh is 0-3 in Falter's last three starts 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! 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) Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)
The Citizen
4 hours ago
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- The Citizen
Ex-Pirates star compares Nkota to Bale
'He's got technique, speed and power and he uses those things every time,' said Vilakazi. Former Orlando Pirates captain and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Benedict 'Tso' Vilakazi has weighed in on Mohau Nkota's high-profile move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Ettifaq, where he will line up alongside Dutch international and former Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum. ALSO READ: Midfielder confirms Pirates departure Vilakazi, speaking on iDiskiTV, praised Nkota's attacking qualities and even likened the 20-year-old winger to former Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale, citing his technical ability, pace, and power. 'Nkota … reminds me of Gareth Bale' 'What I like about Nkota is that he reminds me of Gareth Bale because he knows that he's got technique, speed and power and he uses those things every time,' said Vilakazi. 'He will run down the opponent and cut in to use his technique and power. It's a blessing in disguise for him to go there because he will play against the likes of Ronaldo and big guns that have won things. 'The knowledge you will get by rubbing shoulders against people that have won World Cups and Champions Leagues like Cristiano and Sadio Mané because they are there.' Nkota enjoyed a breakout season with the Buccaneers, making 39 appearances and registering 12 goal contributions. However, Vilakazi believes the Soweto giants have already prepared for his departure by signing Bafana Bafana international Oswin Appollis from Polokwane City ahead of the 2025–26 Betway Premiership campaign. 'Well done to the boy and I wish him all the best overseas even though there will be those questions as to why Saudi Arabia and not go to Portugal or Spain,' Vilakazi concluded. 'Pirates won't suffer that much' 'But when you are overseas, you are in an environment where everyone can see you. That's why Pirates bought Appollis because I think they knew they were going to lose one player between (Relebohile) Mofokeng and Nkota. ALSO READ: Chiefs remain silent on striker transfer leak 'Pirates won't suffer that much because he (Nkota) came in and he was not really a regular at Pirates but when he came in, he always did well and put the team ahead so I would just wish him all the best.'
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Yankees' trade targets include 5 Pittsburgh Pirates players
The New York Yankees have plenty of needs heading toward the MLB trade deadline. The Pittsburgh Pirates happen to have a chance to fill a number of those. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the Yankees are keeping a close eye on Pittsburgh for five players. Those five potential helpers: Ke'Bryan Hayes David Bednar Mitch Keller Dennis Santana Isiah Kiner-Falefa Hayes would be the guy to fill the third base need. The Yankees seemingly would prefer Arizona's Eugenio Suarez, or maybe Colorado's Ryan McMahon. But the talented fielder Hayes would still be an upgrade at the hot corner. MORE: Former Yankees, Astros slugger reaches 500 career home runs far from home Bednar and Santana are both hard-throwing righty relievers. Keller is an uber-talented righty starter who could be good in the Bronx for years to come. IKF is a former Yankees utility guy who could fill whatever need there is on a given day. It's unlikely the Yanks get all of these guys, but given all these links, it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Pirates and Yankees get at least one deal done. MORE MLB NEWS: Trevor Bauer has the worst ERA in Japan's NPB It's impossible to stop watching Ronald Acuna Jr.'s throw Deion Sanders, Bo Jackson once had the most legendary clash at Yankee Stadium Cal Raleigh, aka Big Dumper, signs the perfect endorsement deal Aaron Judge reveals how long he plans to play in MLB Quinn Priester did the unthinkable against the Dodgers
IOL News
6 hours ago
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- IOL News
What are Orlando Pirates not saying about Relebohile Mofokeng?
Orlando Pirates have denied reports of a R120 million offer from PSV for striker Relebohile Mofokeng, but their statement did not address his future at the club, leaving uncertainty about his potential departure. Picture: Itumeleng English/Independent Media Image: Itumeleng English/Independent Media As the rumours continue to swirl about the future of star Orlando Pirates striker Relebohile Mofokeng, it's worth taking a closer look at the statement from the club on the player. Pirates were quick to rubbish reports on July 16 that PSV had made an offer of R120m for the 20-year-old. According to Mofokeng's market value is around R33 million. In a 178-word statement on its website, Pirates went on the offensive to say no such offer had been received by the club. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading Statement Addresses Media Reports Without Dispelling Rumours About Mofokeng's Future It ended the statement with the line: 'We call upon all media outlets to refrain from publishing unverified reports that seek to create instability for the sake of clicks.' What was revealing about the statement though, is that nowhere did it say something to dispel rumours that Mofokeng may in fact be leaving the club. Instead, it targeted the publication for publishing the story and the amount in question. Surely if the club wanted to stamp out rumours about Mofokeng, it would add that Mofokeng is committed to his future at the club? Pirates' Silence on Player Rumours: Monnapule Saleng's Absence and Mofokeng's Future Uncertain It's not the first time Pirates have done little to prevent rumours starting about their players. For over six months, there was no word on Monnapule Saleng. The star player was inexplicably absent from the Pirates team since December 7. There had even been rumours that Saleng might join rivals Kaizer Chiefs at one point, and yet Pirates did not address such reports. Only when he was loaned out to Orbit College earlier this month did the public get any clarification on his future. As for Mofokeng, whether he continues to ply his trade for Pirates remains to be seen; all we know is how much money hasn't been offered for the young talent. @Michael_Sherman IOL Sport
The South African
6 hours ago
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- The South African
Orlando Pirates new top signing set to miss MTN8 clash
Orlando Pirates could be without their new top signing Oswin Appollis, ahead of their MTN8 opener against Polokwane City. The Buccaneers take on Rise and Shine at the Orlando Stadium on 2 August in the quarter-finals of the MTN8. Pirates have won the competition four times in the last five editions and are heavy favourites to lift the cup. With new coach Abdeslam Ouaddou at the helm, it remains to be seen if the Sea Robbers will still have their cup magic. Speaking following their pre-season tour in Spain, the Orlando Pirates coach confirmed that some players sustained minor injuries, but did not specify if any of them were new signings. 'It is expected that there will be some minor injuries and swelling in various players since football is played by young men,' Ouaddou said as per Isolezwe. Appollis played several pre-season friendly matches and against Pafos, he looked explosive, which convinced Pirates fans that the club made the right choice signing the 23-year-old He missed the games against former La Liga clubs UD Las Palmas and Granada CF due to a minor injury, according to reports. It is unknown if the new signing will be ready for Orlando Pirates' opening fixture. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 0211. Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
