Cubs, White Sox, Marlins and Orioles Set Up MLB Tension for Tuesday Night Games
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First pitch from Wrigley Field is set for 8:05 p.m. ET. The Cubs are -172 on the money line (risk $172 to win $100) in the latest White Sox vs. Cubs odds, with the White Sox at +154. The over/under for total runs is 9. Before making any White Sox vs. Cubs picks, be sure to see the White Sox vs. Cubs predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Fox SportsMore games markets are available on Kalshi. Chicago White Sox @ Chicago Cubs Records & Standings: The Cubs are 73-53, commanding the top NL Wild Card position. The White Sox are 65-59, clinging to a narrow lead at the top of the AL Central. Pitching Matchup: Bryan Hudson (3-4, 3.14 ERA) vs. Kevin Gausman (6-11, 4.53 ERA). Key Team Stats: The Cubs feature an elite home-field advantage with a 37-26 record at Wrigley Field. Top Hitters: Pete Crow-Armstrong is scorching hot for the Cubs, coming off a clutch 10th-inning walk-off heroics on Monday night. The White Sox lean heavily on international breakout star Munetaka Murakami and rookie catcher Edgar Quero. Playoff Positioning: High anxiety for both sides in the Crosstown Classic.
SB NationThe Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox are playing a rare crosstown series that actually matters this week at Wrigley Field. The White Sox are MLB’s biggest surprise this season, entering the week in first place in the AL Central with a 5.5 game lead over three other teams. The Cubs are the NL’s top wildcard team at the moment, and are hoping to chase down the Milwaukee Brewers for the division title by the end of the regular season.
ESPNPCA 1st since 2010 with leadoff, walk-off homers Centerfielder and MVP candidate Pete Crow-Armstrong launched two home runs -- to lead off the game and to walk it off hours later -- as the Chicago Cubs authored a 7-5, 10-inning victory over the rival Chicago White Sox at Wrigley Field on Monday night.
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Fox SportsNew users on Kalshi can use promo code FOXSPORTS to get a bonus of up to $500 when trading on MLB markets. With playoff races tightening and several contenders making their push down the stretch, today's slate features plenty of storylines to follow.
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Braves (-131) to defeat Twins I'm backing Atlanta's new acquisition, pitcher Tyler Mahle, who has given up only one run in 12 innings since being acquired in early August," SportsLine expert Eric Cohen said. "Meanwhile, Minnesota's Zebby Matthews posted a 7.66 ERA in July and a 6.30 ERA thus far in August. With the wind blowing out to right field, look for the Braves' left-handed power hitters (Matt Olson, Drake Baldwin, Michael Harris, Ozzie Albies) to crush the homer-prone Matthews (18 home runs allowed in 91 innings). I think Atlanta bounces back Tuesday night on the road." Bet on the Braves at DraftKings here and claim $150 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager as a new user:
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Fox SportsAtlanta Braves @ Minnesota Twins Records & Standings: The Braves are 74-50, 1st place in the NL East. The Twins are 61-65, 3rd place in the AL Central. Pitching Matchup: Tyler Mahle (4-9, 4.64 ERA) vs. Zebby Matthews (6-8, 5.34 ERA). Key Team Stats: The Braves' pitching staff ranks 2nd in the NL with a collective 3.65 ERA. The Twins possess a lethal offense at home, ranking in the top tier of the American League with a .405 team slugging percentage. Top Hitters: Matt Olson and Ronald Acuña Jr. anchor the middle of a potent Atlanta order. The Twins, slugger Byron Buxton, currently leads Minnesota with 25 home runs this season. Playoff Positioning: Atlanta holds a comfortable lead in the NL East division race.
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Marlins (+1.5) vs. Phillies (-105) The Marlins have covered a +1.5 spread in nine of their last 10 games, including in a 6-5 loss to the Phillies on Monday. Miami is also 6-3 overall in its last nine games, and covered this spread in four straight contests. The Phillies are starting Zack Wheeler, who has a 2.89 ERA this season but has allowed nine runs (eight earned) over his last two starts, which were both Philadelphia losses. The Phillies are 1-4 in Wheeler's last five starts, and the model projects the Marlins to cover as 1.5-run underdogs on the run line in 65% of simulations. Back the Marlins by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
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Fox SportsMiami Marlins @ Philadelphia Phillies Records & Standings: The Phillies are 68-58, the second NL Wild Card spot. The Marlins are 64-62, sitting in 3rd place in the NL East and fighting to stay in the postseason conversation. Pitching Matchup: Cade Gibson (2-0, 5.61 ERA) vs. Zack Wheeler (10-4, 2.89 ERA). Key Team Stats: Philadelphia's offense is firing on all cylinders during their four-game win streak, scoring at least six runs in all four contests. The Marlins rely on high-contact hitting, grinding out 14 total hits in their narrow 6-5 loss yesterday. Top Hitters: Kyle Schwarber powers the heavy-hitting Philadelphia core with 37 home runs on the season. Miami leans heavily on Otto Lopez, who anchors the club with a .310 batting average and 152 hits.
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The dub put the Tigers in a three-way tie with the Orioles and Rangers for the final wild-card spot in the AL: Baltimore holds the tiebreaker so it’s officially the O’s wild-card at the moment, but all three clubs are 61-64 with 37 games left on the schedule to break that tie.
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CBS SportsWith the loss, the Orioles fell into a tie with the Texas Rangers and Detroit Tigers for the third wild card in the AL. The club is just 2-5 this season against the Yankees, who halted a three-game slide with a 10-inning triumph over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, but won two of three when New York visited Oriole Park in May.
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The Orioles (61-64) return from a 5-5 road trip to host the New York Yankees (69-55) at 6:35 p.m. ET on Tuesday in the opener of a three-game set at Camden Yards. Baltimore won three straight at Tampa Bay over the weekend but squandered a late two-run lead in the series finale and dropped a 7-6 decision.
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Fox SportsOrioles begin 3-game series with the Yankees The Baltimore Orioles host the New York Yankees to open a three-game series 8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press
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Tuesday best bets at BetMGM Sportsbook White Sox (+1.5) vs. Cubs (-155) Marlins (+1.5) vs. Phillies (-105) Pete Alonso, Orioles, Over 1.5 total bases (+125)
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Pete Alonso, Orioles, Over 1.5 total bases (+125) "Pete Alonso is on a ridiculous tear, and let's take advantage on Tuesday against the Yankees and Carlos Rodon," SportsLine expert Eric Cohen said. "Alonso is riding a nine-game hitting streak and is 18-for-34 (.529) during that time. The Orioles first baseman has gone Over this prop in eight of those nine games, including five home runs and seven total extra-base hits. Against Carlos Rodon, who returns off the injured list, Alonso is 2-for-10 with a home run in his career. I'll ride the hot streak until it ends, especially at plus money." Back Alonso by claiming the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS here:
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SportsLine picks -- Model: Twins +1.5 (-155) | Expert: Braves ML (-125, Eric Cohen)
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02 CBS Sports The model is also backing the Marlins to cover as 1.5-run underdogs on the run line. SportsLine expert Eric Cohen has locked in an MLB player prop pick on Yankees vs. Orioles for Tuesday MLB best bets at BetMGM. The over/under for total runs scored in Yankees vs. Orioles is 8.5. Claim the latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS and bet on Tuesday's top games:
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03 SB Nation It felt like a playoff game in mid-August, but unfortunately some fans couldn’t control themselves. There was a large brawl in the middle of the Wrigley bleachers during the game between fans. These were adults involved, but their actions were childish. Watch the video of the fight below.
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