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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies odds, tips and betting trends

The Colorado Rockies (10-6) will visit the Philadelphia Phillies (7-10), in the second game of a four-game series, Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET. The Rockies are an underdog (+141 moneyline odds) when they visit the Phillies (-165). The Philadelphia …

The Colorado Rockies (10-6) will visit the Philadelphia Phillies (7-10), in the second game of a four-game series, Tuesday at 6:45 PM ET.

The Rockies are an underdog (+141 moneyline odds) when they visit the Phillies (-165). The Philadelphia Phillies will give the start to Zach Eflin (0-1, 4.67 ERA) looking for win No. 1 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with German Marquez.

The Phillies beat the Rockies 8-2 yesterday, with Kyle Gibson getting the win (5.2 IP, 2 R, 3 H, 4 K) and Bryce Harper leading the way offensively (going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI). Kyle Freeland (5.0 IP, 1 R, 6 H, 7 K) took the loss for the Rockies.

Here is what you need to get ready for Tuesday’s Phillies vs. Rockies contest.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Tuesday at 5:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Phillies (-165, bet $165 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Rockies (+141, bet $100 to win $141)
  • Over/under: 8

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • The Phillies have entered the game as favorites 13 times this season and won six, or 46.2%, of those games.
  • Philadelphia has entered five games this season favored by -165 or more and is 3-2 in those contests.
  • The moneyline for this contest implies a 62.3% chance of a victory for the Phillies.
  • Philadelphia and its opponents have gone over the total this season in seven of their 17 opportunities.
  • The Phillies are 7-10-0 ATS in their 17 games with a spread this season.

Zach Eflin (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • Eflin (0-1) will take to the mound for the Phillies and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up four earned runs and allowed nine hits in 5 2/3 innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 5.27 ERA, 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .315.
  • The Rockies rank second in MLB with a .265 batting average this season. They have a team slugging percentage that ranks second in the league (.425) and 17 home runs.
  • The right-hander has faced the Rockies one time this season, allowing them to go 9-for-24 with two doubles and four RBI in 5 2/3 innings.

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies have hit 16 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Phillies have a combined .406 slugging percentage this season, which ranks eighth in MLB.
  • Philadelphia has a team batting average of .252 this season, which ranks sixth among MLB teams.
  • The Phillies are among the highest scoring teams in the league, ranking 10th with 72 total runs this season.
  • Philadelphia is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking ninth with an OBP of .319.
  • The Phillies rank 17th in strikeouts per game (8.5) among MLB offenses.

Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

  • The Rockies have been victorious in eight, or 66.7%, of the 12 contests they have been chosen as underdogs in this season.
  • This season, Colorado has been victorious two times in four chances when named as an underdog of at least +141 or worse on the moneyline.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 41.5% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Contests with Colorado have gone over the total set by sportsbooks in six of 16 chances this season.
  • In 16 games with a line this season, the Rockies have a mark of 9-7-0 against the spread.

Germán Márquez (Rockies Probable Starter)

  • The Rockies will send Marquez (0-0) to make his fourth start of the season. He is 0-0 with a 4.67 ERA and 13 strikeouts in 17 1/3 innings pitched.
  • The righty’s last time out was on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when he went six innings, surrendering four earned runs while allowing eight hits.
  • In three games this season, the 27-year-old has a 4.67 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .292 to his opponents.
  • Marquez is looking to pick up his second quality start of the year.
  • Marquez has pitched five or more innings in a game two times this season heading into this outing.
  • He will take the hill against a Phillies squad that is hitting .252 as a unit (sixth in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .406 (eighth in the league) with 16 total home runs (11th in MLB play).
  • Head-to-head against the Phillies this season, Marquez has pitched six innings, giving up four earned runs on eight hits while striking out five.
  • Among qualifying pitchers in MLB play this season, the 27-year-old ranks 47th in ERA (4.67), 46th in WHIP (1.385), and 44th in K/9 (6.8).

Rockies Batting Stats

  • The Rockies are eighth in MLB play with 17 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.
  • This season, the Rockies’ .425 slugging percentage is second-best in the league.
  • Colorado’s .265 batting average is second-best in the league.
  • The Rockies are the ninth-highest scoring team in MLB action averaging 4.6 runs per game (73 total).
  • Colorado’s .329 on-base percentage ranks sixth-best in the league.
  • The Rockies strike out 7.8 times per game to rank fifth in the league.

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Phillies vs. Rockies: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Tuesday, April 26, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies odds, tips and betting trends

A series opener between the Colorado Rockies (10-5) and Philadelphia Phillies (6-10) is on deck Monday at 6:45 PM ET, at Citizens Bank Park. The Phillies are a home favorite (-189) against the Rockies (+161). The Philadelphia Phillies will give the …

A series opener between the Colorado Rockies (10-5) and Philadelphia Phillies (6-10) is on deck Monday at 6:45 PM ET, at Citizens Bank Park.

The Phillies are a home favorite (-189) against the Rockies (+161). The Philadelphia Phillies will give the start to Kyle Gibson (1-1, 7.71 ERA) looking for win No. 2 on the season, and the Rockies will counter with Kyle Freeland (0-2, 7.71).

The Phillies lost 1-0 against the Brewers yesterday, with Corey Knebel taking the loss. He threw one inning, giving up one earned run on two hits. Jean Segura went 1-for-3 to lead the Phillies offensively.

Yesterday, the Rockies knocked off the Tigers 6-2. Chad Kuhl was the winning pitcher after throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out four. Charlie Blackmon led the Rockies’ offense, going 4-for-3 with a double and two RBI.

Ahead of watching this Phillies vs. Rockies matchup, here’s what you need to know about Monday’s action on the diamond.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Colorado Rockies Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Monday at 5:03 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Phillies (-189, bet $189 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Rockies (+161, bet $100 to win $161)
  • Over/under: 8.5

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • This season, the Phillies have been favored 12 times and won five, or 41.7%, of those games.
  • This season, Philadelphia has won two of its three games when favored by at least -189 on the moneyline.
  • Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Phillies have a 65.4% chance to win.
  • Philadelphia’s games have gone over the total in six of their 16 chances.
  • The Phillies are 6-10-0 against the spread this season.

Kyle Gibson (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • Gibson (1-1) will take to the mound for the Phillies and make his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander’s last appearance was on Wednesday, when he threw six innings against the Colorado Rockies, giving up three earned runs while allowing six hits.
  • The 34-year-old has pitched in three games this season with an ERA of 3.57, a 3.8 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.019.
  • The Rockies are batting .270 this season, second in MLB. They have a team slugging percentage of .426 (first in the league) with 15 home runs.
  • The Rockies have gone 6-for-22 with three RBI in one game against the right-hander this season.
  • Among qualified pitchers this season, the 34-year-old’s 3.57 ERA ranks 35th, 1.019 WHIP ranks 25th, and 9.7 K/9 ranks 16th.

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies have hit 15 homers this season, which ranks 11th in the league.
  • Hitters for the Phillies have a combined .406 slugging percentage this season, which ranks seventh in MLB.
  • Philadelphia has a team batting average of .251 this season, which ranks fifth among MLB teams.
  • The Phillies rank 15th in the league with 64 total runs scored this season.
  • Philadelphia has an OBP of .320 this season, which ranks ninth in MLB.
  • The Phillies rank 14th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of 8.5 whiffs per contest.

Rockies Stats and Trends

Rockies Betting Records

  • The Rockies have been chosen as underdogs in 11 games this year and have walked away with the win eight times (72.7%) in those games.
  • Colorado has been listed as an underdog of +161 or more on two occasions this season and split those games.
  • The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Rockies have a 38.3% chance of walking away with the win.
  • Colorado and its opponents have gone over the total this season in five of their 15 opportunities.
  • The Rockies have posted a record of 9-6-0 against the spread this season.

Kyle Freeland (Rockies Probable Starter)

  • Freeland makes the start for the Rockies, his fourth of the season. He is 0-2 with a 7.71 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 14 innings pitched.
  • His last appearance was on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies, when the left-hander tossed five innings, surrendering two earned runs while giving up six hits.
  • In three games this season, the 28-year-old has a 7.71 ERA and 6.4 strikeouts per nine innings, while giving up a batting average of .333 to opposing batters.
  • Freeland is looking for his third straight appearance lasting five or more innings. He averages 4.2 innings per start.
  • He will take the mound against a Phillies offense that ranks sixth in the league with 132 total hits (on a .251 batting average). The squad also slugs a collective .406 (seventh in the league) with 15 total home runs (11th in MLB play).
  • In five innings over one appearance against the Phillies this season, Freeland has a 3.60 ERA and a 1.400 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .300.

Rockies Batting Stats

  • The Rockies rank 11th in MLB action with 15 home runs. They average 1.0 per game.
  • This season, the Rockies are the top slugging team in MLB play with a .426 slugging percentage.
  • Colorado’s .270 batting average is second-best in the league.
  • The Rockies are the eighth-highest scoring team in MLB play averaging 4.7 runs per game (71 total).
  • Colorado is fourth in the league with a .333 on-base percentage.
  • The Rockies strike out 8.0 times per game to rank fifth in baseball.

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Phillies vs. Rockies: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Monday, April 25, 2022
  • Game Time: 6:45 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: ATT Sportsnet Rocky Mountain
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds, tips and betting trends

At Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers (9-6) play the Philadelphia Phillies (6-9), with first pitch at 7:08 PM ET. The Brewers (+132 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Phillies (-154). The Phillies will start Aaron Nola …

At Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers (9-6) play the Philadelphia Phillies (6-9), with first pitch at 7:08 PM ET.

The Brewers (+132 underdog on the moneyline) are away versus the Phillies (-154). The Phillies will start Aaron Nola (1-2) versus the Brewers and Eric Lauer (1-0).

Yesterday, the Brewers claimed a 5-3 victory over the Phillies, with Adrian Houser (6 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 3 K) earning the win for the Brewers. Hunter Renfroe went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the offensive showing. Zack Wheeler (5 IP, 4 R, 7 H, 5 K) was handed the loss for the Phillies.

Prepare for the Phillies vs. Brewers with what you need to know about Sunday’s baseball action.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds and Betting Lines

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  • Favorite: Phillies (-154, bet $154 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Brewers (+132, bet $100 to win $132)
  • Over/under: 8

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • The Phillies have been favorites in 11 games this season and won five (45.5%) of those contests.
  • Philadelphia has a record of 2-2 when favored by -154 or more by oddsmakers this season.
  • The implied probability of a win from the Phillies, based on the moneyline, is 60.6%.
  • Philadelphia’s games have gone over the total in six of their 15 chances.
  • The Phillies are 6-9-0 ATS in their 15 games with a spread this season.

Aaron Nola (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • Nola (1-2) will take the mound for the Phillies, his fourth start of the season.
  • The right-hander gave up two earned runs and allowed six hits in 5 1/3 innings pitched against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday.
  • The 28-year-old has pitched in three games this season with a 5.52 ERA, 9.8 strikeouts per nine innings and a batting average against of .241.
  • The Brewers rank 19th in MLB with 53 runs scored this season. They have a .209 batting average this campaign with 11 home runs (22nd in the league).

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies rank fourth in Major League Baseball with 15 home runs.
  • Fueled by 47 extra-base hits, the Phillies rank fourth in MLB with a .418 slugging percentage this season.
  • Philadelphia has a team batting average of .258 this season, which ranks fourth among MLB teams.
  • The Phillies have scored 64 runs (4.3 per game) this season, which ranks 11th in MLB.
  • Philadelphia has an OBP of .327 this season, which ranks seventh in MLB.
  • The Phillies rank 12th in MLB in strikeouts per game with an average of eight whiffs per contest.

Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers have split the two games they’ve played as underdogs this season.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Milwaukee this season with a +132 moneyline set for this game.
  • The Brewers have an implied victory probability of 43.1% according to the moneyline set for this matchup.
  • Contests with Milwaukee have gone over the total set by bookmakers in four of 15 chances this season.
  • In 15 games with a line this season, the Brewers have a mark of 6-9-0 against the spread.

Eric Lauer (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers will send Lauer (1-0) to make his third start of the season.
  • His most recent appearance came on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates, when the left-hander went 6 2/3 innings, surrendering one earned run while giving up five hits.
  • Over his two games this season, opposing hitters have compiled a batting average of just .205 against him. He has a 3.48 ERA and averages 8.7 strikeouts per nine innings.
  • Lauer heads into the outing with one quality start under his belt this season.
  • Lauer has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year heading into this outing.
  • He will face a Phillies offense that ranks 11th in the league with 64 total runs scored while batting .258 as a unit. His opponent has a collective .418 slugging percentage (fourth in MLB play) and has hit a total of 15 home runs (fourth in the league).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers rank 22nd in MLB play with 11 home runs. They average 0.7 per game.
  • So far this season, the Brewers’ .340 slugging percentage is 24th in baseball.
  • Milwaukee ranks 26th in the league with a .209 batting average.
  • The offense for the Brewers is the No. 19 offense in MLB action scoring 3.5 runs per game (53 total runs).
  • Milwaukee ranks 23rd in baseball with a .288 on-base percentage.
  • The Brewers’ 8.7 strikeouts per game rank 18th in baseball.

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Phillies vs. Brewers: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Sunday, April 24, 2022
  • Game Time: 7:08 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers odds, tips and betting trends

In the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-8) play the Milwaukee Brewers (8-6), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET. The Brewers are an underdog (+129 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Phillies …

In the second game of a three-game series at Citizens Bank Park, the Philadelphia Phillies (5-8) play the Milwaukee Brewers (8-6), Saturday at 4:05 PM ET.

The Brewers are an underdog (+129 moneyline odds) when they take the field at the Phillies (-152). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Philadelphia Phillies looking to Zack Wheeler (0-2), and Adrian Houser (0-2) getting the nod for the Milwaukee Brewers.

Nick Nelson (1.0 IP, 0 R, 0 H, 2 K) picked up the win in the Phillies’ 4-2 victory over the Brewers yesterday. Bryce Harper led the way offensively, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Aaron Ashby (2.1 IP, 3 R, 5 H, 4 K) took the loss for the Brewers.

To prepare for this Phillies vs. Brewers matchup, here’s what you need to prepare for Saturday’s MLB action.

Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers Odds and Betting Lines

Major League Baseball odds courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook. Odds updated Saturday at 5:04 AM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

  • Favorite: Phillies (-152, bet $152 to win $100)
  • Underdog: Brewers (+129, bet $100 to win $129)
  • Over/under: 8

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Phillies Stats and Trends

Phillies Betting Records

  • This season, the Phillies have been favored 10 times and won five of those games.
  • Philadelphia has entered four games this season favored by -152 or more and is 2-2 in those contests.
  • The Phillies have a 60.3% chance to win this game based on the implied probability of the moneyline.
  • Philadelphia’s games have gone over the total in five of their 13 chances.
  • The Phillies are 5-8-0 against the spread in their 13 chances this season.

Zack Wheeler (Phillies Probable Starter)

  • The Phillies will send Wheeler to the mound for his third start of the season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, throwing three innings and giving up seven earned runs.
  • He has an ERA of 9.39, a 1.5 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.826 in two games this season.
  • The Brewers have scored 48 runs this season, which ranks 20th in MLB. They have 90 hits, 22nd in baseball, with 10 home runs (21st in the league).

Phillies Batting Stats

  • The Phillies’ 15 home runs rank third in Major League Baseball.
  • Hitters for the Phillies rank third in the majors with a combined .421 team slugging percentage.
  • Philadelphia’s .254 batting average is among the best in baseball, ranking third in MLB.
  • The Phillies have scored 51 runs (3.9 per game) this season, which ranks 18th in MLB.
  • Philadelphia is among the best in the league at getting on base, ranking seventh with an OBP of .326.
  • The Phillies are one of the most disciplined teams at the plate this season, ranking sixth with an average of 7.8 strikeouts per game.

Brewers Stats and Trends

Brewers Betting Records

  • The Brewers were defeated in the one game they played as the underdog this season.
  • This is the worst odds of a win that sportsbooks have given Milwaukee this season with a +129 moneyline set for this game.
  • Bookmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Brewers have a 43.7% chance of pulling out a win.
  • Milwaukee’s games have gone over the total in four of their 14 opportunities.
  • The Brewers are 5-9-0 against the spread in their 14 games that had a posted line this season.

Adrian Houser (Brewers Probable Starter)

  • The Brewers will look to Houser (0-2) to open the game and make his third start this season.
  • The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he threw 5 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up four hits.
  • He has a 2.89 ERA and 6.8 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .229 against him over his two games this season.
  • Houser has pitched five or more innings in a game one time this year entering this matchup.
  • He will take the mound against a Phillies offense that is hitting .254 as a unit (third in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .421 (third in the league) with 15 total home runs (third in MLB play).

Brewers Batting Stats

  • The Brewers rank 21st in MLB play with 10 total home runs.
  • So far this year, the Brewers’ .338 slugging percentage is 22nd in baseball.
  • Milwaukee’s .205 batting average ranks 26th in MLB.
  • The Brewers score the 20th-most runs in baseball (48 total, 3.4 per game).
  • Milwaukee’s .289 on-base percentage is 22nd in the league.
  • The Brewers’ 8.6 strikeouts per game rank 19th in the league.

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Phillies vs. Brewers: Live Streaming Info & Game Time

  • Game Day: Saturday, April 23, 2022
  • Game Time: 4:05 PM ET
  • Stadium: Citizens Bank Park
  • TV Channel: NBC Sports Networks
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (Watch for free)

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Steve Kiner discusses Tennessee closing the gap with Alabama, Vols’ team leadership

Steve Kiner discusses Tennessee closing the gap with Alabama, Vols’ team leadership.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee enters an off week following a 48-17 loss to Alabama.

The Vols will return to action Nov. 7 at Arkansas.

Following Tennessee’s loss to Alabama, third-year UT head coach Jeremy Pruitt mentioned that the gap is closing to compete with programs such as the Crimson Tide.

“I was here three years ago when I walked in the room the first day. I know the people that are on their sideline and I know the people that are on our sideline. I think I’ve got a pretty good idea and have been around some pretty good football teams to know when I see one and know when one is getting closer.” — Jeremy Pruitt on why he believes the gap is closing between Tennessee and Alabama.

Junior defensive back Bryce Thompson also discussed the direction of the program after losing to Alabama, saying that the team is lacking leadership.

College Football Hall of Fame and former Tennessee linebacker Steve Kiner discussed the Vols’ program after five games this season and heading into an open date. He played for the Vols from 1967-69 under head coach Doug Dickey and alongside teammate Phillip Fulmer.

Kiner told Vols Wire that Pruitt’s mentality of Tennessee’s program closing the gap with the likes of Alabama “is a smart way to look at it.”

“Phillip is not used to being a second tier team,” Kiner said of Fulmer who is in his third year as Tennessee’s Director of Athletics. “He is used to at least competing for a championship.”

In order for Tennessee to take the next step in competing for championships, as Pruitt continues to field players from the recruiting trail to close a gap with Alabama from a talent standpoint, Kiner understands leadership needs to be at the forefront.

“It is a team sport and not an individual thing,” Kiner said. “The quarterback is usually one of the team leaders and there is usually someone on the defensive side of the ball, whether it is a defensive back, linebacker or defensive lineman. There is usually someone that sets the bar. They are not playing as a team.

“The thing we did that was a consensus mindset was that the best player on the field is the guy that is lined up next to you. That’s how you play. You always play up to the level of the person lined up next to you. That worked real well. That was one of Dickey’s ideas of how you are supposed to play the game. If the guy is not playing up to the level that you expect him to play, you would tell them to get it together. Dickey has an old adage that he used to say about having to rise to the occasion. When it’s all said and done you have to play up to the level of whoever you are playing if you want to have any kind of chance of having a great season.”

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Live Stream, MLB Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time

The Braves will take on the Phillies in the second game of their three-game series from Citizens Bank Park, stream it live!

The Atlanta Braves will meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the third game of the three-game series on Sunday Night Baseball as they look to distance themselves in the NL East. The Braves have been holding onto first place while the Phillies looking to move up in the standings and stay close to the Braves.

The Braves will send out left-hander Tommy Milone (1–4, 3.99 ERA, 31 SO) to the mound and the Phillies will counter with the right-hander Jake Arrieta (2–3, 4.32 ERA, 18 SO).

Here is everything you need to know to follow the MLB action today and every night!

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

  • When: Sunday, August 30
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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MLB Odds and Betting Lines

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Atlanta Braves (-106) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (-106)

  • Run total: 9 (Over: (-110), Under (-110)

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Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies Live Stream, MLB Lineups, TV Channel, Start Time

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will close out their four-game series tonight from Citizens Bank Park, stream it now!

The Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies will close out their four-game series tonight from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. The Braves swept the Phillies in their doubleheader yesterday and will send out Sean Newcomb tonight to face Aaron Nola from the Phillies.

Here is everything you need to know to follow the MLB action tonight and every night!

Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies

  • When: Monday, August 10
  • Time: 6:00 p.m. ET
  • TV Channel: FS1, FOX Deportes, NBCS Philadelphia
  • Live Stream: fuboTV (watch for free)

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You’ll see some MLB players are wearing these awesome game day face coverings. You can find more information about those MLB face covers and scarves here!

MLB Odds and Betting Lines

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2020 MLB Futures Odds: How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win?

Looking at 2020 MLB futures odds for how many games the Philadelphia Phillies will win in the 60-game MLB season.

How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win in the 60-game 2020 MLB season? We look at the Phillies’ MLB futures odds, including their projected 2020 win total and Over/Under odds at BetMGM, and make our best bet.

Philadelphia Phillies’ 2019 recap

The Phillies had a disappointing 2019 season after landing OF Bryce Harper in the offseason, sputtering down the stretch by losing seven of their last nine games to close out the year. They finished 81-81 straight up, while going 78-84 against the run line with a 73-82-7 Over/Under mark.

The NL East was highly competitive last season with four teams finishing at or above .500, but the Phillies certainly wish they would’ve performed better. Their 36-40 record against the division didn’t help their cause.

Philadelphia Phillies’ offseason

The Phillies broke the bank to sign SP Zack Wheeler to a $118 million deal, while they also inked SS Didi Gregorius. They did lose IF Cesar Hernandez and 3B Maikel Franco, but the Phillies’ biggest offseason moves came with the signings of Wheeler and Gregorius.

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Philadelphia Phillies’ 2020 schedule

The Phillies will play 40 games against their NL East rivals – 10 games vs. each – and 20 games total vs. the five AL East clubs. This is to limit the amount of travel by all teams amid the coronavirus pandemic.

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How many games will the Philadelphia Phillies win in 2020?

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m. ET.

The Phillies’ win total is projected slightly above .500 at 31.5 with both the Over and Under carrying -110 odds. They haven’t finished above .500 since 2011.

I’d bet the UNDER (-110) due to their difficult schedule against the two East Divisions, as well as the overall concerns about their lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies’ World Series odds

The Phillies are tied with a host of teams in World Series odds at +2500, which is eighth-best in baseball. They have the talent to win it all, especially now with Wheeler in the rotation, but there are hurdles on their path to a title.

There should be some skepticism about their chances with Harper, Wheeler, SP Aaron Nola and OF Andrew McCutchen. They could make a run to the playoffs, but it’s unlikely.

Philadelphia Phillies’ playoff odds

Philly is +1200 to win the NL pennant, and +325 to win the NL East. I’m PASSING on both.

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Notre Dame’s Five First Round MLB Draft Picks

Notre Dame isn’t known to be a baseball powerhouse but has had it’s share of big-time prospects. Here are their all-time first round picks.

As you’re all well aware, no sports of late leaves us craving anything that has to do with sports. That meant some people spent Wednesday night watching the MLB Draft, something some probably never would have considered doing previously.

No Notre Dame players were selected, not that any were expected to be, but Notre Dame has had a handful of baseball players have their names called in the first round of the MLB Draft before.

Before I tell you who, can you guess any of the five?

First – the third catcher ever drafted…

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All 4 Philadelphia teams come together to make video message to fans

The 4 sports teams of Philadelphia have come together to make a video message to the people.

This is a tough time for everybody. The world is on hold as everybody is trying to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from the novel coronavirus and it can be a scary time for everybody.

However, we will all get through this together and that is the message that the four sports teams in Philadelphia want to get across to the fans.

The 76ers, Eagles, Phillies, and Flyers came together to make a video with that message to the City of Brotherly Love. Though times are tough right now, there are better times coming around the corner. Sports will soon return and things will begin to feel normal again.

Until then, we wait. We appreciate what we have with our loved ones and we continue to fight this virus by staying inside and following CDC guidelines. The city of Philadelphia has always been one of blue-collar, tough-minded people who can conquer any challenge thrown their way. This one is no different. [lawrence-related id=29851,29841,29835]