Valdez faces off against Bronx bombers

Today's Overview/Schedule/Weather: We've got a full slate of action today, but only three games set for matinee starts. The first game of the MIA-at-ATL doubleheader at 1:15 ET tips things off, and the Angels and Tigers commence the evening schedule at 6:10 ET. We don't have much rain in the forecast, as no games are currently threatened by weather delays. Despite the collective lack of star power on the mound, Vegas is relatively bearish on the scoring potential today—as just two games have run totals of 9 or higher.

 

Notable Starts:

Framber Valdez draws a tough opponent today as he takes on the Yankees, and their impressive 118 wRC+, .191 ISO vs LHP. Despite dealing a mediocre PQS-2 in his last outing (at Boston), Valdez has been...

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