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MLB Picks Today: Best Pitcher Props for Friday’s Baseball Slate
Mar 7, 2025; Bradenton, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Jared Jones (37) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the first inning during spring training at LECOM Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images Happy Friday!
I’ve got a couple pitcher props for my MLB picks today as we head into what looks like a gorgeous weather weekend (at least here in the northeast).
Twins at Pirates
Jared Jones Over 5.5 Strikeouts (+131 DraftKings)
The Pirates are having their best season in a decade thanks mostly to their top-end pitching, and they get another excellent starter back tonight. Jones will make his first appearance since 2024 as he gets the ball vs. the Twins. He tossed 121 IP in the majors in ‘24, with a 26.2% K% and 14.1% SwStr% and his skills look fully back. It’s just a question of endurance. In his 18.1 IP of rehab across three levels, Jones had a 32.9% K% and 15.5% SwSwr%. He faced 18 batters each in his last two starts so ideally he’ll increase that a shade and get through 5 IP.
He faces a Twins team that is one of the easier groups in MLB to whiff. They have the 5th highest K% in the league vs. righties at 23.3% and the 6th highest on the road at 24.6%
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Giants at Rockies
Logan Webb Over 4.5 Strikeouts (+110 FanDuel)
OK how about a double shot of SP’s back from the IL? In this case it’s a much briefer stay as Webb last pitched on May 5th. He’s had a generally challenging bad season with an uncharacteristically ugly 5.06 ERA and 1.40 WHIP plus he heads to Coors Field which is never fun. But he should be fine to give us some length here as it wasn’t a long layoff and he’s averaged exactly 6 innings and 7 strikeouts in his 8 starts. What’s more he’s K’ed at least 5 hitters in 6 of those starts. So again, it’s a number he should reach if he goes anywhere close to his normal length.
The Rockies offense is just plain bad, even in their launching pad. They have a 77 wRC+ which is 2nd worst in MLB, and their unadjusted home wOBA of .321 that’s midpack and their K% of 22.3% is the 9th worst mark in the league. I’m cautiously optimistic Webb’s break will do him a world of good and I’m going to roll with him here.
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Report: Serena Williams wants to make comeback at Queen's Club
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian of Los Angeles Golf Club watch their team against Jupiter Links GC during the TGL finals at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Serena Williams reportedly is planning a return to professional tennis.
The Telegraph reported Thursday that Williams, 44, plans to request a wild card to play doubles with Victoria Mboko, 19, of Canada in the Queen’s Club Championships next month in London. The tournament, which begins on June 8, serves as a grass-court tune-up for Wimbledon.
Williams had great success on the courts at Wimbledon, where she won seven singles titles. She also teamed with her sister, Venus Williams, for six doubles championships in London.
Serena Williams last played on the WTA Tour in a loss to Ajla Tomljanovic in the third round of the 2022 U.S. Open.
In her time away from tennis, Williams gave birth to her second daughter in August 2023.
She reportedly re-entered the registered testing pool for the International Tennis Integrity Agency in December. She has completed the mandatory six-month period in that pool.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion initially dismissed comeback rumors in December before slightly changing her tune during an appearance on the “Today” show in late January.
“I’m just having fun and enjoying my life right now,” Williams said, when asked on the show about a potential comeback. “That’s not a yes or no. I don’t know. I’m just gonna see what happens.”
–Field Level Media
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MAAC rebranded, now The Metro Conference
Iona Men’s Basketball vs Siena in MAAC men’s basketball tournament quarterfinal game in Atlantic City on March 10 7:30 PM
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The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference is shedding part of its name while trying to maintain tradition.
The conference will rebrand as The Metro Conference effective July 1, as an element of strategic planning launched three years ago.
“The goal of this project was to establish a bold and clear identity that eliminated longstanding confusion surrounding the Conference’s name,” said Travis Tellitocci, MAAC commissioner, in a news release. “Throughout this process, we wanted to create a brand that better positions the Conference for the future while still honoring the tradition and foundation that have defined this league for the past 45 years. We are excited about this next chapter and the future of the Metro Conference.”
Confusion existed with the similar-sounding Mid-American Conference — the Cleveland-based MAC. The length of the full name of the conference also “created inconsistencies in how the brand was referenced and frequently led to the conference being referred to incorrectly,” the new Metro Conference said in its release.
The rebranding includes a new red-and-blue logo with a bold type.
The MAAC was founded in 1980 and has 13 member schools, largely based in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut: Canisius, Fairfield, Iona, Marist, Merrimack, Mount St. Mary’s, Niagara, Quinnipiac, Rider, Sacred Heart, Saint Peter’s and Siena.
–Field Level Media
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Report: Arizona F Koa Peat to remain in 2026 NBA Draft
Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arizona Wildcats forward Koa Peat (10) is defended by Michigan Wolverines guard Nimari Burnett (4) and Michigan Wolverines forward Yaxel Lendeborg (23) in the second half during a semifinal of the Final Four of the men’s 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images Forward Koa Peat, a projected first-round pick, will remain in the 2026 NBA Draft and will not return to Arizona for his sophomore season, multiple outlets reported.
Peat’s reported decision comes on the heels of an NBA Draft Combine performance in which he admitted that he struggled.
Listed at 6-foot-8, Peat averaged 14.1 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists while helping to lead the Wildcats to the Big 12 regular-season and conference titles.
The Arizona native raised his game during the NCAA Tournament, averaging 17.2 points and 7.6 boards in five games as the Wildcats advanced to the Final Four before falling to Michigan.
–Field Level Media
Report: Serena Williams wants to make comeback at Queen's Club
MAAC rebranded, now The Metro Conference
