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Cubs vs. White Sox odds, prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Saturday

Nypost · · 258 words · By Stitches
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What to know about Horse Racing

Horse racing update: Today’s Preakness will be at Laurel instead of Pimlico.

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What happened

Horse racing update: Today’s Preakness will be at Laurel instead of Pimlico.

Why it matters

The Belmont Stakes will be at Sarotoga instead of Belmont, and Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will be in the barn instead of keeping the Triple Crown dream alive.

Common ground

Preakness pick: This Maryland crab cake is going with Incredibolt.

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The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/16/betting/cubs-vs-white-sox-odds-prediction-mlb-pick…

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Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 10 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will be in the barn instead of keeping the Triple Crown dream alive.”
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Multiple sources confirm Golden Tempo won the 2026 Kentucky Derby and that he is sitting out/not competing in the Preakness Stakes.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Golden Tempo (foaled February 7, 2023) is an American thoroughbred racehorse bred by Phipps Stable. In May 2026, Golden Tempo won the Grade I Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Tempo
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+3⁄16 miles (9+1⁄2 furlongs; 1,911 meters). It is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Preakness_Stakes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Kentucky Derby (branded as the 152nd Running of the Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve for sponsorship reasons) was the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby. It took place on May 2, …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Kentucky_Derby
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Claim 2: “The Cubs play the suddenly competitive White Sox.”
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While evidence confirms both teams exist and are in Chicago, there is no specific evidence provided in the search results confirming a current or scheduled game between them.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a franchise history of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball, a charter member of the National League who started play in the National Association of Base Ball Players in 1870 as …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Chicago_Cubs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division. The club pl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chicago_Cubs
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2016 Chicago Cubs season was the 145th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 141st season in the National League and the Cubs' 101st season at Wrigley Field. The Cubs were managed by Joe Maddo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2016_Chicago_Cubs_season
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Claim 3: “He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.”
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The claim is repeated multiple times in the cross-references, but all references are from the same source (Nypost).
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cross reference SUPPORTS — He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/09/betting/mariners-vs-white-sox-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/betting/rockies-vs-pirates-odd…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/betting/royals-vs-guardians-od…
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Claim 4: “The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019.”
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The claim is only supported by a single cross-reference from the New York Post; web search results for 'Podium' are irrelevant.
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https://auth.podium.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Good to see you again. Login to Podium's AI-powered lead generation and management platform.
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web search NEUTRAL — Good to see you again. Login to Podium's AI-powered lead generation and management platform.
https://auth.podium.com/oauth/authorize
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Claim 5: “Janson Junk (Seven runs, 10 hits, three walks, two homers over 5 ²/₃ innings) was brutal.”
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Two independent sports sources (CBS Sports and FantasyPros) confirm Janson Junk allowed seven runs, 10 hits, and three walks over 5.2 innings.
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web search NEUTRAL — Junk (2-4) took the loss against the Rays on Friday, allowing seven runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out four across 5.2 innings.He's allowed 11 earned runs over his last two starts and …
https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/marlins-jans…
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web search NEUTRAL — Janson Junk allowed seven runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings in Friday's 7-2 loss against the Tampa Bay Rays.
https://www.fantasypros.com/mlb/news/586100/janson-junk-give…
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web search NEUTRAL — Starter Jack Flaherty allowed five runs and five hits in five innings. Phillies’ minor leaguer Charles King was touched up for 10 earned runs in 1 2/3 innings. Felix Reyes and Otto Kemp hit three-run …
https://theinsightpost.com/spring-training-roundup-chris-sal…
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Claim 6: “The Sox’s Davis Martin, after going 10-21 over the last three years, is 5-1 with a 1.62 ERA, the loss when he gave up just two runs at Kansas City.”
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The search results for 'Davis Martin' returned general definitions of the color white instead of information about a baseball player.
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web search NEUTRAL — WHITE definition: of the color of pure snow, of the margins of this page, etc.; reflecting nearly all the rays of sunlight or a similar light. See examples of white used in a sentence.
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/white
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web search NEUTRAL — White objects fully (or almost fully) reflect and scatter all the visible wavelengths of light. White on television and computer screens is created by a mixture of red, blue, and green light. The colo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White
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web search NEUTRAL — 4 days ago · The meaning of WHITE is having the color of new snow or milk; specifically : of the color white. How to use white in a sentence.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white
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Claim 7: “Rays 7, Fish 2.”
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FantasyPros explicitly mentions a 'Friday's 7-2 loss' of the Marlins (Fish) against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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web search NEUTRAL — Tampa (/ ˈtæmpə / ⓘ TAM-pə) is a major city on the Gulf Coast of the U.S. state of Florida and the county seat of Hillsborough County. Tampa's borders include the north shore of Tampa Bay and the east…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa,_Florida
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore City of Tampa services, events, and latest news. Access resources for payments, parks, permits, mobility, and more.
https://www.tampa.gov/
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web search NEUTRAL — For residents and visitors alike, there’s no shortage of family fun in Tampa, whether it’s walking the ecosystems at the Florida Aquarium, enjoying a pro football or hockey game, or riding a thrill-co…
https://www.visitflorida.com/places-to-go/central-west/tampa…
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Claim 8: “The Belmont Stakes will be at Sarotoga instead of Belmont”
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Wikipedia and BetAmerica confirm that the Belmont Stakes has been held at Saratoga Race Course (2025, 2026) instead of Belmont Park due to construction.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Belmont Stakes was the 157th running of the Belmont Stakes. It took place on Saturday, June 7, for the second year in a row at Saratoga Race Course. The race was won by 2025 Kentucky Derby wi…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Belmont_Stakes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Belmont Stakes will be the 158th running of the Belmont Stakes and is set to take place on June 6, 2026 at Saratoga Race Course. This is the third time in as many years the last leg of the Tr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Belmont_Stakes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Belmont Stakes is an American Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds run at Belmont Park in Elmont, New York. It is run over the worldwide classic distance of 1+1⁄2 miles (12 furlong…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belmont_Stakes
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Claim 9: “Former Yankee Jameson Taillon has been solid for Chicago, allowing six runs over his last 18 innings.”
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The search results for 'Jameson Taillon' returned results for Jameson Irish Whiskey instead of the baseball player. No evidence regarding his stats or team was found in the provided results.
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 31, 2026 · Jameson is usually the first Irish whiskey people recognise, and often the one they pick up without thinking twice. It is the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world, with around 10.7 m…
https://thewhiskeywash.com/whiskey-articles/the-complete-gui…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jameson (/ ˈdʒeɪməsən, ˈdʒɛməsən /) is a blended Irish whiskey produced by the Irish Distillers subsidiary of Pernod Ricard. Originally one of the six main Dublin whiskeys at the Jameson Distillery Bo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jameson_Irish_Whiskey
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web search NEUTRAL — Welcome to the home of Jameson Irish Whiskey in the US. Explore the world's best-selling Irish whiskey, whiskey cocktail recipes, distillery experiences and more.
https://www.jamesonwhiskey.com/en-us/
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Claim 10: “Today’s Preakness will be at Laurel instead of Pimlico.”
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Wikipedia and web search results explicitly state that the 2026 Preakness Stakes will move to Laurel Park during the reconstruction of Pimlico.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Preakness Stakes will be the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes, a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at a distance of 1+3⁄16 miles (9+1⁄2 furlongs; 1,911 meters). It is …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Preakness_Stakes
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Laurel Park, formerly Laurel Race Course, is an American thoroughbred racetrack located just outside Laurel, Maryland which opened in 1911. The track is 1+1⁄8 miles in circumference. Its name was cha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laurel_Park_(race_track)
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Preakness Stakes is an American thoroughbred horse race held annually on the third Saturday in May at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland (except in 2026 when it will move to Laurel Park du…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preakness_Stakes
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info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.