After simulating every MLB game 10,000 times, the SportsLine Projection Model has identified the three best pitcher strikeout props for Friday's 15-game schedule

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Robbie Ray has been one of the best pitchers in baseball through the first two months of the season, pitching to a 2.44 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, and 28.4% strikeout rate. While much of that is simply a return to full health, there are a few tweaks to Ray’s pitch mix that I think have helped him put together his best stretch of production since 2021.

It doesn't always happen, but it happens often enough that I'm taking the extra step this year of pointing out which of the two-start pitchers is scheduled for Tuesday and Sunday in the upcoming scoring period since they're the most likely to lose out in such a scenario.

Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes is delivering another otherworldly season from the mound. But somehow, he possesses a losing record.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have one relief pitcher that other MLB teams will likely target heading towards the trade deadline. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com

The Chicago Cubs have enjoyed a strong start to the season, but that reportedly won't stop them from trying to improve ahead of the trade deadline.

The Chicago Cubs are "planning to be aggressive" at the MLB trade deadline for a "strong starting pitcher" and bullpen help, according to Jim Bowden of The Athletic.

Who is pitching for the Hogs?Arkansas baseball will turn to its ace Saturday night against LSU in its opening game of the College World Series.