MLB Friday Preview + Best Bets !!

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk MLB betting for Friday. ⚾ Trade deadline reshaping: Twins shed contracts (Carlos Correa back to Houston; Griffin Jax to Rays), Padres strengthened bullpen (Mason Miller, JP Sears, Nestor Cortes), while Braves and Giants shifted toward selling. 📉 Braves’ decline: Bryce Elder struggles (8 ER vs. Rangers, 15 walks in 5 starts), rotation injuries, and Ronald Acuña likely out for season weaken their competitiveness. 🔴 Reds’ rise: Griffin calls them “too cheap,” citing Brady Singer’s recent rebound and Brian Hayes’ impact (HR in debut) as indicators of a competitive Cincinnati side. 🟠 Orioles fallout: Loss of Cedric Mullins, Ryan O’Hearn, Gregory Soto, Félix Bautista leaves their bullpen depleted; Griffin suggests only betting first five innings. 🟡 Brewers’ consistency: Despite a missed sweep, they remain ahead in the NL Central; Jose Quintana (favored at -150) exploits Nationals’ 10–18 record vs. lefties. 🔵 Phillies’ bullpen upgrade: Ranger Suárez shaky at home but backed by reinforced bullpen; Munaf favors first-five innings run line (-0.5, -105). 🟢 Dodgers overvalued: Griffin slams Clayton Kershaw’s pricing and calls Rays ML (+130) a value play with Shane Baz pitching. 🟣 Mets at home dominance: David Peterson is 10-0 at Citi Field, justifying Munaf’s Mets ML pick vs. a struggling Giants lineup. 🟤 Padres bullpen depth: Adding Miller, Sears, Laureano, and Cortez transforms them into a serious playoff contender. 🟩 Mariners vs. Rangers: Logan Gilbert’s 2.79 ERA vs. Texas makes Seattle (-167) an appealing play over Jack Leiter, who battles control issues. Munaf (0:09–1:05) opens with trade deadline reflections, announcing 11 Friday matchups with confirmed pitchers. Griffin (1:07–1:48) humorously likens the deadline to an underwhelming first date but notes its excitement, wearing his Orioles shirt as a nod to Baltimore. Braves vs. Reds (3:08–6:41): Griffin favors Reds ML with Brady Singer, while Munaf details Bryce Elder’s struggles (15 BB in 5 starts) and Cincinnati’s improved offense. Orioles vs. Cubs (6:43–10:08): Griffin highlights Baltimore’s bullpen depletion, suggesting first-five betting only; Munaf praises Trevor Rogers’ 1.49 ERA but doubts their late-inning reliability. Brewers vs. Nationals (10:09–13:30): Quintana vs. Parker; Munaf stresses Brewers’ 21–11 record vs. LHP, though Griffin warns -150 is steep. Phillies vs. Tigers (13:32–17:10): They weigh Ranger Suárez’s home inconsistency vs. Flaherty’s volatility; Munaf backs Phillies F5 RL. Twins vs. Guardians (17:11–23:54): Discussion on Joe Ryan’s strong season (2.82 ERA, 10.2 K/9) and Minnesota’s salary-driven trades, including Carlos Correa to Houston. Yankees vs. Marlins (24:10–29:46): Griffin praises Marlins’ plate discipline strategy, but criticizes Boone’s bullpen use; Munaf notes Yankees scoring uptick without Judge. Dodgers vs. Rays (29:46–34:09): They call Rays ML value with Baz vs. Kershaw, citing Dodgers’ road fatigue and inflated line. Mets vs. Giants (34:10–39:53): Munaf highlights Peterson’s 10-0 Citi Field record; Griffin critiques Giants’ collapse post-trades. Best Bets (52:30–54:50): Griffin picks Reds ML (-132); Munaf takes Mets ML. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices