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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Sat, May 2 • 9:40 PM ET
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Kansas City Royals logo Seattle Mariners logo o7.5 (-110)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
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Lugo’s underlying profile screams regression. He owns a 3.91 xFIP, 4.31 xERA, and has allowed homers on only 2.4% of his flyballs, not even a quarter of his career rate (11.7%). On the other side, Emerson Hancock has stranded 95.4% of opposing baserunners. That has made his ERA more flattering than it should be. For reference, his previous marks were 71.2% as a rookie and 72.2% last season. With some red flags on both sides, this matchup sets up well for the offenses.

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Seattle Mariners logo SEA (-140)
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Pick made: 8 hours ago
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Todd Cordell
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Although the Seattle Mariners have been inconsistent this season, their offense has been a clear strength at home, specifically against right-handed pitchers. Seattle currently ranks second against righties in wRC+ at home, trailing only Detroit. Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo will struggle to slow Seattle’s offense. He is sitting in the 18th percentile in whiff rate and is struggling to miss bats, leading to a lot of contact. Lugo also ranks in the 26th percentile in expected batting average. The M's offense is set up for a productive outing tonight.

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Toronto Blue Jays logo TOR @ Minnesota Twins logo MIN Sun, May 3 • 12:45 PM ET
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Minnesota Twins logo MIN (-110)
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Pick made: 6 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Although Trey Yesavage looked solid in his 2026 debut, Joe Ryan has had the Blue Jays' number over the years, limiting Toronto hitters to a .708 lifetime OPS. Expect the Twins to take the series finale at home.

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Kansas City Royals logo KC @ Seattle Mariners logo SEA Sun, May 3 • 4:10 PM ET
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Seattle Mariners logo SEA (-120)
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Pick made: 4 hours ago
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Trevor Knapp
Publishing Editor

Luis Castillo has been a shell of his former self, but the Mariners right-hander should bounce back against a putrid Royals offense that is hitting just .205 off of him. Side with Seattle on Sunday afternoon. 

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