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Spiraling Angels strive for spark vs. Jacob deGrom, Rangers
May 10, 2026; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki has a simple solution for his team’s offensive struggles, which have contributed to an ugly 6-24 stretch.
“We just need to find ways to score runs. That’s all,” Suzuki said after the Angels managed just five hits in a 3-2 loss in 10 innings to the Athletics on Thursday night.
It was the third straight defeat and ninth in 10 games for Los Angeles, which will start a three-game series with the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Anaheim, Calif.
The Angels are averaging 2.9 runs and batting .217 over their last 30 games.
Suzuki said his team, which possesses the worst record in the majors (17-34), continues to exhibit a good attitude despite the struggles.
“They believe,” he said. “Every inning you have (Mike) Trout, you got all the guys, they’re all up there rooting guys on and believing we’re going to put up runs, and really, we’re just not. It’s not lack of effort, it’s not for lack of anything like that. We just need to find ways to score runs. That’s all.”
The season doesn’t figure to get any easier in Friday’s series opener.
Jacob deGrom (3-3, 3.02 ERA), a two-time Cy Young Award winner, will take the mound for Texas and will oppose fellow right-hander Grayson Rodriguez (0-1, 17.18).
Rodriguez, obtained in a trade with the Baltimore Orioles in the offseason for outfielder Taylor Ward, made his first start since July 31, 2024, on Sunday in a 10-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. He allowed seven runs on seven hits and four walks in 3 2/3 innings. He struck out four and threw 79 pitches, touching 99 mph with his fastball.
Rodriguez missed the second half of the 2024 season with a lat injury and then all of 2025 with lat, shoulder and elbow injuries. He underwent surgery in August to remove bone chips from his right elbow and began this season on the injured list with right shoulder soreness.
“With rehab and stuff, there were a lot of dark days, so today was special for me just to be able to take the mound on a big-league field,” Rodriguez said.
Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages each had two-run singles to highlight a five-run fourth inning that chased Rodriguez.
“I thought I threw some really good pitches,” Rodriguez said. “That’s a really good lineup, but in big spots with runners on base, off-speed pitches were left up, (and) they were able to put the bat on the ball and score some runs.”
Rodriguez is 1-1 with a 7.53 ERA in three career starts against Texas.
Meanwhile, deGrom is 1-2 with a 3.76 ERA in five career starts against the Angels, including 0-2 with a 5.87 ERA in three starts last season.
He is coming off a 4-1 loss at Houston last Saturday. He allowed just five hits in six innings, but four of them were home runs by Jose Altuve, Yordan Alvarez, Christian Walker and Zach Cole. It marked just the second time in his career that deGrom gave up four homers in a game. The first time came with the New York Mets on July 7, 2015, against the St. Louis Cardinals.
“I actually thought he pitched pretty good,” Rangers manager Skip Schumaker said. “Solo home runs shouldn’t beat us.”
Said deGrom: “I was fighting myself to throw the ball where I wanted to and wasn’t able to make an in-game adjustment. It wasn’t good.”
–Field Level Media
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Jannik Sinner begins French Open quest as odds-on favorite
Mar 29, 2026; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a backhand against Jiri Lehecka of the Czech Republic after beating him in the final of the men’s singles at the Miami Open at the Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images The French Open is the lone Grand Slam that has eluded world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to date. Play also began at Roland Garros on Sunday with Sinner as the heaviest pre-tournament favorite since Rafael Nadal in 2009.
That’s in large part due to Nadal’s countryman and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz being forced to sit out this French Open out due to a wrist injury.
The cards are stacked heavily in Sinner’s favor. The four-time Grand Slam champion entered his opening match against wild-card entry Clement Tabur riding a 29-match winning streak. He also has a 17-0 record on clay in 2026.
The draw also stacks up favorably, with Novak Djokovic on the other side along with two-time French Open finalist Casper Ruud of Norway. One notable potential hurdle is Russian Daniil Medvedev, but Sinner has won 10 of their past 11 meetings.
It all leads to Sinner beginning the tournament as the -325 favorite at BetMGM to win the men’s title. The next-closest competitor is German Alexander Zverev at +900, followed by Djokovic at +1100 and Ruud at +2000.
DraftKings has even shorter odds on Sinner at -340, followed by Zverev (+1100), Djokovic (+1300) and Ruud (+2200).
Nadal entered the 2009 French Open as the -400 favorite. While he had shorter pre-tournament odds, Sinner is the most overwhelming favorite in modern tennis history when compared to his next closest challengers.
Sinner, still only 24 years old, is a two-time Australian Open champion who also won the U.S. Open in 2024. He will be the defending champion at Wimbledon this year.
The women’s draw features far more depth, at least in the eyes of sportsbooks.
Aryna Sabalenka is the +275 title favorite at BetMGM, followed by Elena Rybakina (+300), Iga Swiatek (+400), Coco Gauff (+600) and Amanda Anisimova (+800).
Sabalenka and Swiatek opened play at Roland Garros as the co-+275 favorites at DraftKings. Gauff was next at +600, followed by Rybakina (+650) and Mirra Andreeva (+900). The book had far longer odds on Anisimova at +4000, making her tied for just the 10th-shortest odds.
–Field Level Media
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Thunder vs. Spurs Game 4 Picks: Best Bets for WCF Sunday
May 11, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half in game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can steer the defending champions to a commander 3-1 series lead in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals on Sunday night.
SGA was clutch in Friday’s 123-108 win over the Spurs in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals and has left San Antonio confounded over possible solutions to slow him down.
If they send a double team, SGA has consistently found open shooters and points.
With Ajay Mitchell out of the lineup again, he’ll have the ball in his hands constantly. Can the Spurs adjust or is this series all but over?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 7+ assists (-120)
Gilgeous-Alexander has 33 assists with just seven turnovers and he’s getting more out of players the Spurs aren’t necessarily afraid of. Oklahoma City’s bench has outscored San Antonio’s 183-64, with Alex Caruso averaging 21 points and Jared McCain 14.3.
De’Aaron Fox played in Game 3 Friday and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Saturday he expected Dylan Harper to play Game 4. But if neither is full strength, the Thunder will find and expose their weaknesses.
Oklahoma City continues to thrive with the ball in SGA’s hands.
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Over 218.5 total points
The over remains a market lean. DraftKings stuck at 218.5 while FanDuel has vascilllated between 218.5 and 219.5. We like the number anywhere under 220.
All three games in the series have finished above that range despite stretches of uneven shooting. If the pace stays elevated and Oklahoma City’s bench keeps creating transition chances, the total will stay in focus.
Oklahoma City Thunder +2.5
Books are giving the Spurs the edge in San Antonio. The line remains tight enough to watch pregame.
Oklahoma City has won the last two games, owned the bench-production battle and a healthy De’Aaron Fox or Dylan Harper could quickly shift the advantage. But the Thunder proved last postseason the road isn’t a place they fear.
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Jays' Dylan Cease, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leave game with injuries
May 24, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) throws a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Dylan Cease and first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. left Sunday’s game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates in the fifth inning because of injuries.
Cease, a right-hander, exited due to what the team called “mild left hamstring discomfort” with Blue Jays trailing 2-1. Mason Fluharty took over for Cease, who gave up two runs and four hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 4 2/3 innings.
Guerrero left the game when a pitch from Mitch Keller hit him on the right elbow. Guerrero walked immediately to the clubhouse, and Lenyn Sosa ran for him.
Guerrero had walked twice and scored a run.
–Field Level Media
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