Spring is in the air... as long as you're in Florida or Arizona, anyway.
With Spring Training still ramping up, we're looking at a trio of plus-money moneyline predictions from today's schedule, including the Philadelphia Phillies in the day's closer.
Read on for my Spring Training MLB picks on Monday, February 23.
Spring Training predictions for February 23
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Mariners moneyline
Athletics moneyline
Phillies moneyline
Pick #1: Mariners moneyline
Logan Gilbert is among baseball's top arms, and the Seattle Mariners right-hander makes his spring debut against the Los Angeles Dodgers today.
That's a tough sell, but it's why we're getting a good number on Seattle. With Landon Knack on the bump for L.A., I'll go with the better starter.
Plus, the Mariners boasted a better bullpen in 2025, and I'll take that edge if Gilbert can leave with the lead intact.
Pick #2: A's moneyline
I generally prefer the A's lineup to the San Francisco Giants. So, getting plus money against right-hander JT Brubaker is a boon.
Obviously, it depends on the respective lineups, but if we get Lawrence Butler, Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom, Brent Rooker, and Shea Langeliers — even if only for an inning or two — that could be enough.
That alone makes the value at +140 worth a look.
Pick #3: Phillies moneyline
The Philadelphia Phillies are going the no-name route with right-hander Alan Rangel toeing the rubber against the Washington Nationals opposite Jake Irvin.
The 28-year-old made his MLB debut in 2025 as a reliever, which explains why the Nats are favored. But Irvin was one of baseball's least effective starters last summer, boasting a 5.70 ERA across 33 starts.
While both teams will go to the pen relatively early, I won't be surprised if Philly's bats jump on the right-hander out of the gate.
