MLB Picks · May 25, 2026

Tampa Bay Rays vs Baltimore Orioles

Strong Lean
Rays ML
-115
76
/ 100
Edge Score
Starting Pitchers
Tampa Bay Rays · Away
Shane McClanahan (LHP)
Baltimore Orioles · Home
Kyle Bradish (RHP)
AI Analysis

This is one of the clearest edges on the slate. McClanahan is dealing (2.82 ERA, 1.05 WHIP) and faces an Orioles lineup that hits just .218/.659 vs LHP — a significant split disadvantage. Baltimore's team ERA is 4.85 with a 1.44 WHIP, and Bradish has struggled (4.13 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 2-6 record). The Rays are the best team on the slate at 34-16, went 5.8 R/G over the last 5 games, and have multiple hot bats — Caminero (.861 OPS, 🔥), Yandy Díaz (.896 OPS), and Cedric Mullins heating up. Baltimore is 23-30 with a weak offense that compounds poorly against a lefty ace.

Concerns
  • Rays lost yesterday (L1 streak) — minor momentum break
  • Gunnar Henderson is heating up in L14 (.305 AVG) and hits RHP well
  • Mild wind from SSW shouldn't significantly affect play at Camden Yards
  • Rays may be priced as heavy favorites reducing ML value
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