Mariners vs. Rangers best bets, odds: MLB picks, predictions Friday

The worst division in baseball? The AL West.The first-place Rangers and second-place Mariners, both hovering near the .500 mark, square off this weekend in Texas.

Seattle’s Bryce Miller lost his last start but gave up just two runs in 5 ²/₃ innings.The Rangers’ MacKenzie Gore picked up the win in Atlanta but allowed five runs in 5 ²/₃.

Where’s the justice? $50 on the Mariners.A surprisingly good start and a predictable finish.The Padres jumped on Chris Sale and took an early 3-0 lead.

But Griffin Canning did what he does.He gave up five runs, including three round-trippers to Michael Harris II, Ozzie Albies and Dominic Smith, and the Bravos held on to beat the Padres 6-5.

While Mayor Mamdani can’t arrest Benjamin Netanyahu for “crimes,” maybe the mayor of San Diego can take Canning into custody for his crimes when he gets back.Back-to-back losses.

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