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MLB Betting Picks for Friday, May 29: Phillies and Marlins Featured
May 23, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper (L) and third baseman Alec Bohm (R) slap hands after scoring during the fourth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images A light MLB slate two consecutive days sets the stage for the full Friday night menu in baseball.
There are several key series to keep an eye on, including a pair in the National League. The Chicago Cubs (31-26) seek their third consecutive win, facing the St. Louis Cardinals (29-25) in an NL Central battle.
Out west, the Philadelphia Phillies (29-27) square off with the Los Angeles Dodgers (36-20) in a playoff rematch at Dodger Stadium.
We’ll break down two plays for the Friday action. Remember to monitor the odds throughout the day, as the sides and totals market is constantly changing.
Here are the free MLB picks for Friday, May 29. Odds Courtesy of DraftKings.
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- Marlins F5 (-104) at Mets
- Phillies (+100) at Dodgers
Marlins F5 (-104) at Mets – 7:10 p.m. ET
The Marlins (26-31) swept the Mets at home last week as the two NL East rivals meet tonight at Citi Field. Miami P Max Meyer owns a tremendous 10-1 record in the first five innings, which includes leading New York, 4-0 last Saturday through five frames in a 4-1 win.
Freddy Peralta has led through five innings in three of 11 starts this season for the Mets, including a 1-3-2 mark in his last six home outings. New York is 2-6-1 in the first five innings of the past nine games.
Meyer has tossed at least five innings in nine consecutive games and has not allowed a run in the opening five frames in this stretch. Let’s go with the Marlins to continue their domination of the Mets and back them in the first five innings.
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Phillies (+100) at Dodgers – 10:15 p.m. ET
Philadelphia (29-27) faces Los Angeles (36-20) for the first time since getting knocked out in the NLDS last season. The Phillies started their west coast swing with a three-game sweep of the Padres, highlighted by a pair of shutouts. Tonight, Zack Wheeler heads to the mound as the Phillies are 6-0 in the right-hander’s six starts, while owning an ERA of 1.67.
The Dodgers cruised past the Rockies for a three-game sweep, extending their winning streak to five games. Left-hander Justin Wrobleski hasn’t lost consecutive starts this season after allowing five runs in five innings against Milwaukee. Wrobleski owns a 13.7% strikeout rate, which sits in the fifth percentile in MLB.
The Phillies are 11-2 in their last 13 road games since May 1, after starting 4-8 in their first 12 outings away from Citizens Bank Park. Wheeler didn’t face the Dodgers last season, but I expect a strong showing from him to continue his dominance and the Phillies to get revenge for their playoff loss.
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Report: Retired players to receive share of $14M
Aug 21, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) reacts after his basket against the Washington Mystics in the second half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images Retired WNBA players with at least five years of experience are entitled to a share of a $14 million pool, Front Office Sports reported Friday.
The “Veteran Recognition Payment” was included in the new collective bargaining agreement that was agreed to by the league and players’ union ahead of the 2026 season.
Players who were in the league for five to seven years are due a lump sum of $30,000, while those who played eight to 11 years will receive $50,000 and those who suited up for 12 or more years will get $100,000, per the report.
About 280 players who retired before the start of the current season reportedly are eligible. That includes eight-time All-Star and 2012 Most Valuable Player Tina Charles, a 14-year veteran who retired three days before the start of the 2026 campaign.
In addition, any retired player who won the MVP award but played fewer than 12 years will qualify for the $100,000 payment, per the report. That would include two-time MVPs Cynthia Cooper and Elena Delle Donne along with Maya Moore and Yolanda Griffith.
“I’m sure there are a certain number of (retired players) who it will make a real impact on their lives,” ESPN analyst Rebecca Lobo told FOS. “For the current players to kind of appreciate the history of the game and where they are now as a result of some of the women who came before them, that was magnanimous and certainly a surprise.”
According to the CBA, the payments are expected to be distributed before the end of the calendar year.
–Field Level Media
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French Open doubles match ends after sign causes injury
May 25, 2013; Paris, FRANCE; A general view of a tennis ball on a clay court before the 2013 French Open at Roland Garros. Mandatory Credit: Matthias Hauer/GEPA via Imagn Images A French Open women’s doubles match ended Friday when a player tripped over an advertising sign near the baseline and crashed into a wall.
Turkey’s Zeynep Sonmez, 24, sustained a leg injury on the incident at Court Six at Roland Garros in Paris.
Sonmez was chasing down a lob in the first set when she collided with a sign near the court boundary and lost her balance before falling headlong into the wall. She visibly was shaken and appeared to be in considerable pain as the medical staff responded immediately.
Zeynep Sonmez running for a ball and trips over an advertising sign at the back of the court.
She got injured and had to retire from her doubles match.
What is Roland Garros doing at this point to protect the players?
This is getting ridiculous. pic.twitter.com/V6npUQZ0MS
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 29, 2026
With Sonmez unable to continue, the second-round match ended after just 17 minutes with Sonmez and Germany’s Tatjana Maria trailing 2-0 against Ukrainians Dayana Yastremska and Anhelina Kalinina.
Sonmez lost her first-round singles match earlier this week 6-4, 6-4 against Australia’s Daria Kasatkina.
Sonmez is ranked No. 66 in the world and owns one singles title on the WTA Tour, prevailing at Mexico’s Merida Open in October 2024.
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Stephan Jaeger (back) WDs from Charles Schwab Challenge
May 24, 2026; McKinney, Texas, USA; Stephan Jaeger plays his shot from the second tee during the final round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Stephan Jaeger withdrew from Friday’s second round of the Charles Schwab Challenge with a back injury.
Jaeger, 36, carded a 5-over 75 in Thursday’s opening round at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
He finished tied for ninth at last week’s CJ Cup Byron Nelson and is 84th in the Official World Golf Ranking.
The Germany native has one PGA Tour title to his credit, coming at the 2024 Texas Children’s Houston Open.
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Report: Retired players to receive share of $14M
French Open doubles match ends after sign causes injury
