MLB Thursday Preview + Best Bets !!

Munaf Manji and Griffin Warner talk all things MLB. ⚾ Mets acquire Ryan Helsley: Strengthens their bullpen, likely for high-leverage innings instead of just the 9th. 🔴 Phillies add Jhoan Duran: Sent top prospect Mick Abel for a strong closer; GM Dombrowski unlikely done dealing. 🐯 Tigers acquire Rafael Montero: Minor bullpen addition; they remain reluctant to trade prospects. 🟥 Reds trade for Aaron Civale: Adds starting depth; concerns over walk rate and fit at Great American Ballpark. 🟦 Cubs get Michael Soroka: Bolsters the rotation for NL Central/wild card race. ⚔️ Braves likely sellers: Injuries decimated rotation; expect them to unload veterans. 🛑 Guardians may trade Steven Kwan & Shane Bieber: A sign of potential rebuild. 🌟 Carlos Correa could return to Astros: Willing to waive no-trade clause; Astros need infield depth. 💰 Thursday best bets: Munaf backs Rays team total over 4.5 runs; Griffin takes Rays ML vs. Yankees. 📊 Marcus Stroman’s struggles at Yankee Stadium: 15–6 to the over since 2023; 5–0 to the over in 2024. [00:00] Munaf Manji opens by highlighting MLB’s active trade window with several bullpen moves already completed. He notes only three Thursday games are on the schedule. [01:45] Griffin Warner celebrates recent podcast betting success (4–0 over two episodes) and emphasizes how impactful the trade deadline is for playoff races. [04:10] Mets trade: Munaf details the Ryan Helsley acquisition, with Edwin Díaz returning to form. Griffin analyzes the need for high-leverage bullpen arms, not just closers. [07:00] Phillies trade: Munaf reports Jhoan Duran to Philadelphia for Mick Abel; Griffin predicts Dombrowski will continue aggressive buying. [11:00] Tigers’ Montero deal: Munaf calls it a minor move; Griffin doubts Detroit’s belief in a deep playoff push despite a solid divisional position. [15:00] Reds’ pitching depth: They add Aaron Civale, but Griffin critiques his high walk rate and worries about his fit in Cincinnati. [20:00] Cubs acquire Soroka: Munaf frames it as a key depth move; Griffin notes high trade costs for top pitchers like Zach Gallen and Merrill Kelly. [31:00] Buyers & sellers: Griffin lists the Braves, Guardians, Twins, and Giants as potential sellers, while Padres, Dodgers, and Red Sox should be buyers. [44:00] Correa rumors: Munaf mentions Carlos Correa could return to Houston to cover for injuries; Jeremy Peña expected back. [55:00] Betting breakdowns: They preview Rays vs. Yankees (backing Rays & team total over 4.5), Braves vs. Reds (support for Cincinnati’s offense vs. Carrasco), and Rangers vs. Mariners (leaning Seattle & under 7.5). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices