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Rockies at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
It's Tuesday, July 29 and the Rockies (28-78) are in Cleveland to take on the Guardians (52-54). Tanner Gordon is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Logan Allen for Cleveland. The Rockies took the series opener, 8-6, rallying in the top of the 9th inning scoring four runs to take the game after the Guardians scored five in the 7th. Cleveland is now 1-4 over the last five games, while Colorado is heating up with six wins over the previous 10 games. 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 Rockies at Guardians Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 6:40PM EST Site: Progressive Field City: Cleveland, OH Network/Streaming: COLR, CLEG 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 Rockies at the Guardians The latest odds as of Tuesday: Moneyline: Rockies (+192), Guardians (-235) Spread: Guardians -1.5 Total: 8.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Rockies at Guardians Pitching matchup for July 29, 2025: Tanner Gordon vs. Logan Allen Rockies: Tanner Gordon, (2-2, 3.13 ERA)Last outing: 0.00 ERA, 0 Earned Runs Allowed, 4 Hits Allowed, 3 Walks, and 3 Strikeouts Guardians: Logan Allen, (6-9, 4.16 ERA)Last outing: 5.68 ERA, 4 Earned Runs Allowed, 7 Hits Allowed, 0 Walks, and 4 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 Rockies and the Guardians Rotoworld Best Bet Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports) likes the Guardians to reach 80 wins: 'In the first 24 games of the 67 one second-half of the schedule are the Athletics, Orioles, Royals, Rockies, Twins, Mets, White Sox, and Marlins -- beautiful! The Guardians have the second remaining easiest strength of schedule remaining in the MLB (.481) and need a 34-33 record over the second half to secure 80-plus wins (6-4 already), which I believe is more than possible.' 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 Tuesday's game between the Rockies and the Guardians: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is recommending a play on the Cleveland Guardians on the Moneyline. Spread: NBC Sports Bet is leaning towards a play ATS on the Colorado Rockies 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 Rockies at Guardians Cleveland is 1-4 in the last five games Colorado is 6-4 since the All-Star break The Guardians have won 7 of their last 10 home games against teams with losing records The Over is 13-7 in the Guardians' last 10 home games and the Rockies' last 10 on the road combined The Guardians have failed to cover the Run Line in 3 straight home games 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)
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Is 2025 MLB Topps Chrome the worst product of the year?
In what is generally an 'exciting time,' 2025 MLB Topps Chrome launched to maybe the most 'meh' degree imaginable. After some pointed out that the rookie checklist was one of the worst in modern baseball history, it became a little clear that maybe we all needed a moment of reflection. Is it time for us to recalibrate The Hobby? You can literally pay $300 for a 'guaranteed' auto of a player who is 28 years old and no longer in the Major Leagues. That could be your 'one guaranteed' hit. As Clever Cuban Cards also points out that it might be time to lower the rookie auto checklist and only guarantee hits in Jumbo Hobby boxes - let people collect without having to spend over $300 for less than $50 worth of cards. Yes, the 1/1 gold patches are pretty insane, but you have a better chance of making the Majors Leagues than you do hitting one of those. And the MVP buyback program everyone seems to love. Except Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh, who has a shot at winning the American League MVP (if something were to happen to Aaron Judge, of course) isn't even in the checklist. What happens if Raleigh wins? Then there goes half of the buyback program. Now, yes, this rookie class is pretty abhorrent compared to last year's, but that's still beside the point. You have 160+ rookie autos on the checklist and maybe a handful of them are knowable. Granted, this happened this year as well with NBA Prizm after people were paying 'Wemby prices' for mediocre cards – until they weren't – so this isn't a problem that exists exclusively with Topps. I get there's a bit of a time lag for price corrections, but there certainly seems to be a need for the hobby to recalibrate, generally speaking, how they're pricing boxes. Not everyone wants to spend $300 for garbage and not everyone only partakes in breaks. Let's put the fun back in "collecting sports cards… um, for… fun' and bring back the joy of baseball collecting! Oh, wait, you are? But also joy-joy, please. Hulk Hogan died this week. Have to admit, before we go any further, I was a massive Ultimate Warrior fan. I of course had the Wrestling Buddy and used to use the Ultimate Warrior in WWF Wrestlemania Challenge on NES back in the day. I'm not going to wax on about how awesome Hulk Hogan was because of that, and, you know, also, the racism stuff. But, I do wonder if wrestling figures are going to get hot at some point. More specifically the mid-80's, rubber versions where you could take one of the wrestlers with 'red shoes' and rub the color off on another wrestler to make it look like they were bleeding. We all did that, right? Those have to make a run at some point. The nostalgia, the fact that they preceded the hard plastic ones. And I can't imagine there are many at all that are still in boxes. It feels like vintage baseball cards lore - we all took them out of their boxes, scuffed them up heavily, maybe put them in the spokes of our bikes (maybe?) and now very few boxed and pristine versions are out there. How's about paying $850 for one? Maybe we're too late? (Buy on eBay) I don't want to pat myself on the back for calling this one, but…I called it. Caitlin Clark's 1/1 Flawless RPA (out of the WNBA Royalty box that I still think was a waste of money) sold for $660,000 over at Goldin. Whatever, that Dutch auction was still stupid. Speaking of recalibrating the price of things, with the new round of WNBA cards still set to launch it's a wonder if we're going to pay Caitlin Clark prices for product or if they're going to start to scale back. It was 'insane' when Sabrina Ionescu moved WNBA Prizm hobby boxes to over $400. What followed was two years of a lull in the WNBA Prizm pricing with boxes going for under $200. Clark and Reese's rookie campaigns moved them back up to near $1,000 per Prizm box, but it will be interesting to see where Paige Bueckers helps settle the price tag of boxes this year. I'm guessing we're going to see Clark/Reese pricing for this year's release of WNBA Prizm, but also lucky for Panini those boxes might actually be worth the price. There's been a lot of chatter online about all the 'things you need to know' as we head into The National Sports Cards Convention this week. Hard to think of any actual, useful advice to dole out other than: have fun. Maybe stay away from sports card influencers. Don't overspend on PCA cards to add to your PC, aye? And remember to drink lots of water. It's hot out there - stay hydrated, kids. Pop over to Mantel to share your itinerary and hopefully get some fun meetups going! This dude has over $1 million in McDonald's collectibles and I just want to set the record straight: he is not I and I am not him. I do have some Mickey D's cups, though. But I'm more of a Burger King collector, if I'm being honest. Finally, great to see that Walmart got in on the collectibles action and launched Walmart Collector Con 2025 which, as far as I can tell is just the same stuff they already sell on their website… but under one singular collectibles page. Very innovative, very wow. Your collection deserves a community. Download Mantel today.
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Blue Jays at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
It's Tuesday, July 29 and the Blue Jays (63-44) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (48-58). Charlie Morton takes the mound for Baltimore, while Toronto has not announced its starter yet. The Orioles took the series opener 11-4 to extend its twinning streak to three games. Baltimore has scored 34 runs in the past three games, while Toronto has dropped two straight giving up 21 runs. The Blue Jays were 8-1 before the two-game losing skid. 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 Blue Jays at Orioles Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 Time: 12:35PM EST Site: Oriole Park at Camden Yards City: Baltimore, MD Network/Streaming: Sportsnet, MASN, MLBN 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 Orioles The latest odds as of Tuesday: Moneyline: Blue Jays (+116), Orioles (-136) Spread: Orioles -1.5 Total: 10.0 runs Probable starting pitchers for Blue Jays at Orioles Pitching matchup for July 29, 2025: TBA vs. Charlie Morton Blue Jays: TBA Orioles: Charlie Morton, (6-8, 5.48 ERA)Last outing: 4.05 ERA, 3 Earned Runs Allowed, 5 Hits Allowed, 4 Walks, and 7 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 Blue Jays and the Orioles Rotoworld Best Bet 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 Tuesday's game between the Blue Jays and the Orioles: Moneyline: NBC Sports Bet is staying away from a play 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 10.0. 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 Blue Jays at Orioles Baltimore leads the season series 4-3 Baltimore has outscored the Blue Jays 46-33 this year Baltimore is 8-2 over the last 10 Morton starts Toronto is 8-3 since the All-Star break Toronto has scored four-plus runs in 11 straight games 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)
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D-backs (and Tigers) await news on Eugenio Suarez's hand
July 29 - There was plenty of drama during the first game of the Arizona-Detroit series on Monday night, though it had little to do with the outcome. The Tigers and Diamondbacks will play the second game of the three-game series on Tuesday evening in Detroit. The Diamondbacks and the many trade suitors for Eugenio Suarez got a huge scare in the ninth inning when the slugging third baseman was hit in the hand by a Will Vest pitch. Suarez said afterward that X-rays on his index finger were negative. He planned to have more tests on Tuesday. "Right now, it's painful, obviously. The good news is the X-ray was negative," he said postgame. "We'll see (Tuesday) what else they're going to do. Right now, I will do my best to try to be back soon." The Tigers are one of many teams reportedly interested in the services of Suarez, who is among the top five in the majors with 36 homers. Detroit won the series opener 5-1 and will seek a third straight victory following a six-game slide. The Tigers' roster is in flux. Outfielder Kerry Carpenter was activated from the injured list on Sunday. The team learned on Monday that starting pitcher Reese Olson would miss at least the remainder of the regular season with a shoulder injury, so the Tigers acquired Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins to replace him. Detroit also placed outfielder Parker Meadows on the IL with a quad issue. Andy Ibanez, who was recalled from Triple-A Toledo, gave the offense a spark with a double and solo homer Monday night. "I told (Ibanez) before the game, don't try to make up for lost time in one game," Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said. "So if that's his way of just settling in -- bam, double, homer. I know it means a lot to him. It crushed him to be sent down. But he went down, did his work and waited for the next opportunity." American League All-Star Casey Mize (9-4, 3.40 ERA), who is scheduled to start for the Tigers on Tuesday, has gotten roughed up in his past two starts. The right-hander allowed six runs in three innings to the Seattle Mariners just before the break, then yielded five runs (four earned) and 10 hits in four innings at Pittsburgh last Tuesday in an 8-5 loss. "I just look at myself and what I can do better," Mize said. "I think the role of the starting pitcher is so important, just setting the tone for the game and not having those guys on the field for too long." Mize, who will face the Diamondbacks for the first time, originally was scheduled to pitch on Monday. He was given an extra day of rest after experiencing some minor knee tightness. Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt (10-6, 4.76 ERA), Mize's mound opponent, has delivered three straight solid starts. He held the San Diego Padres to two runs in eight innings on July 9. In his first outing after the All-Star break, Pfaadt tossed seven scoreless innings against St. Louis. In his latest start, he was charged with two runs in 5 1/3 innings in his team's 4-3 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday. Pfaadt didn't give up a run in the first five innings but was pulled shortly after allowing back-to-back doubles in the sixth. "Ran into some trouble in the sixth, and (it) came back to bite us," said Pfaadt, who will face the Tigers for the first time in his career. "That's what's most disappointing." --Field Level Media
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MLB trade deadline rumors: Latest news and updates from around baseball
Now just two days from Major League Baseball's trade deadline, the market held its collective breath on Monday when Eugenio Suárez was hit by a pitch on the hand and removed from Arizona's game. But X-rays came back negative on the Diamondbacks slugger, presumed to be the top bat available before Thursday's 6 p.m. deadline. The AL Central-leading Tigers added a pair of arms, making an in-division trade with the Minnesota Twins to add right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak. Detroit officially lost starter Reece Olson for the season with a shoulder injury earlier in the day Monday. Potential suitors will be keeping a close eye on Arizona for an injury update on Suárez, while the Orioles play a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays with some Baltimore players possibly making their last appearance for the team – including 41-year-old starter Charlie Morton. Follow along for the latest news and rumors on Tuesday: Chris Paddack, Randy Dobnak traded to Twins The Tigers acquired right-handers Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak from the Minnesota Twins on Monday, July 28 — just three days before the MLB trade deadline, which is set for 6 p.m. Thursday, July 31. Although Paddack becomes a free agent after 2025, Dobnak has team options for 2026, 2027 and 2028. Trading for Paddack was sparked by right-hander Reese Olson suffering a right shoulder strain. He has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, but there's still a chance he returns for the postseason. "It's really an unfortunate piece of news for Reese," Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said. "We really feel for him. But we are excited to strengthen our pitching before the trade deadline, and we're really excited to add Chris to the mix." – Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Eugenio Suárez injury update USA TODAY Sports' Bob Nightengale confirmed that Eugenio Suárez underwent X-rays, which came back negative. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo told reporters that Suárez's left hand and finger were "tender to the touch," according to The Athletic's Cody Stavenhagen. Lovullo added that Suárez is day-to-day for now. "The good thing right now is we did the X-ray, and it was negative," Suárez said after the game. "We got more tests to do tomorrow. Right now, it's painful, obviously." Braves add Erick Fedde With all five members of their opening day rotation now on the injured list, the struggling Atlanta Braves have added a veteran starter. Erick Fedde, who was designated for assignment by the St. Louis Cardinals last week, fills the void in Atlanta's rotation after Grant Holmes hit the injured list with elbow inflammation. He joins fellow rotation mates Chris Sale, Spencer Schwellenbach, Reynaldo Lopez and A.J. Smith-Shawver on the 60-day IL. The Braves acquired Fedde (3-10, 5.22 ERA this season) in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations. Yankees trade Carlos Carrasco Dealing with the pitching-strapped Braves on Monday, the Yankees traded veteran right-hander Carlos Carrasco to Atlanta. In announcing the trade prior to their Monday night series opener against the Rays at Yankee Stadium, the Yankees said they will receive cash considerations from the Braves. Carrasco, 38, had been in the rotation for the Yanks' Class AAA Scranton/Wilkes-Barre affiliate, posting a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) with 38 strikeouts in 52⅓ innings. – Pete Caldera, This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: MLB trade deadline rumors, latest news and updates
