Astros vs. Pirates predictions: MLB picks, best bets Tuesday

“Well Stitch it’s official. Olivia Dunne is my favorite athlete.” — Ryan, Jersey City

Thank you for sharing. Big gymnastics fan, eh Ryan?

Good choice, but her balance beam and uneven bars need work. Favorite athlete?

I’m sticking with “Butterbean” Eric Esch.

Dunne’s boyfriend Paul Skenes takes his turn on the mound Tuesday night in Pittsburgh.

Skenes charmed the Snakes, blanking Arizona for 6 ²/₃ innings, and has allowed just five runs over his past 32 ²/₃ — and no homers.

The Astros’ Lance McCullers Jr. is back after missing all of 2023 and 2024.

McCullers has made five starts this season, hasn’t won yet and has given up 12 runs and 20 hits over 18 ¹/₃.


Lance McCullers Jr. walking off the baseball field.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. AP

Lance fanned 12 Athletics in just six innings in his most recent start.

We will play Skenes and the Pirates for $50 (-152, BetRivers).


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The hottest team in baseball?

The Brewers.

Stretched their winning streak to eight by edging the Reds, 3-2.

Loss has us at -225 sparkyandersons.


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