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Marlins vs. Blue Jays odds, prediction: MLB picks, odds, best bets Wednesday

Nypost · · 239 words · By Stitches
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“Just to cheer you up, I’ve been wagering on sports for over 50 years, and I can tell you that they have given you an impossible task.

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What happened

“Just to cheer you up, I’ve been wagering on sports for over 50 years, and I can tell you that they have given you an impossible task.

Why it matters

Nobody bets every day and wins, especially when the juice is considered.

Common ground

I’ve been successful because some days my best bet is not bet.” — The Ancient Bettor Older and wiser.

Perspective signals

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

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eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
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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Appeal to Authority 70% confidence
Citing an authority figure as evidence, even when the authority is not qualified on the topic.
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.
Why it matters: Recognizing appeal to authority helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Toronto’s Kevin Gausman evened his career record at 116-116 by winning his past two starts, giving up one run on 10 hits over those 12 ²/₃ innings.”
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While evidence confirms Kevin Gausman is a Blue Jays pitcher and reached 2,000 strikeouts in 2026, there is no specific data in the provided evidence regarding his career record being exactly 116-116 or the specific stats of his last two starts.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 American League Championship Series (ALCS) was the best-of-seven playoff in Major League Baseball's 2025 postseason between the top-seeded Toronto Blue Jays and the second-seeded Seattle Mari…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_American_League_Champions…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Toronto Blue Jays season is the 50th season of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise and the Blue Jays' 35th full season (37th overall) at Rogers Centre. They enter the season as the defending Amer…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Toronto_Blue_Jays_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Kevin John Gausman (born January 6, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Baltimore Oriol…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kevin_Gausman
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Claim 2: “The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019.”
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The claim is found in a cross-reference from the New York Post, but no other independent news sources or Wikipedia entries corroborate the tenure of 'Stitches' as a handicapper.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 13, 2026 ... Danon Bourbon finished the Kentucky Derby in fifth. Two weeks later, he was found to have a bone chip in his knee, sidelining him for the ...
https://www.facebook.com/courierjournal/posts/danon-bourbon-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 2, 2026 ... Fantasy Baseball: Mookie Betts is a buy-low candidate given his track record, plus more skill vs. luck factors.
https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/mlb-news-updates-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago ... 5 million people in NY only 1:5 million voted yourselves not coming out to vote. 1d. Recent Posts. The Last Mafioso. 7y · Public ...
https://www.facebook.com/TheFBIFiles/posts/fbi-surveillance-…
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Claim 3: “The Marlins visit the Blue Jays.”
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Web search results show the Blue Jays playing the Braves and the Marlins playing the Nationals, but no evidence confirms a game where the Marlins visit the Blue Jays.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Adam Christian Cimber (born August 15, 1990) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Diego Padres, Cleveland Indians, Miami Marlins, T…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Cimber
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Miami Marlins farm system consists of seven Minor League Baseball affiliates across the United States and in the Dominican Republic. Four teams are owned by the major league club, while three—the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Miami_Marlins_minor_le…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Zachery Michael Pop (born September 20, 1996) is a Canadian professional baseball pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Miami Ma…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zach_Pop
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Claim 4: “He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.”
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The claim is found in a cross-reference from the New York Post, but no other independent sources confirm that Stitches won the NFL Best Bet crown.
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web search NEUTRAL — New York Post. Read the Latest on Page Six.US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-New York) gives an interview at the National Day of Action for Voting Rights in front of the state capital in M…
https://nypost.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — CBS Sports has the latest NFL news, live scores, player stats, standings, fantasy games and projections on the National Football League.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/
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web search NEUTRAL — New York City’s mayor visits the Dominican Republic.
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Claim 5: “Miami’s Eury Pérez beat the Mets... allowing one run on just two hits over 6 ¹/₃ innings.”
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The claim states Eury Pérez beat the Mets with a specific line. However, evidence shows he won his first game since 2023 against the Twins, not the Mets. Another source mentions he was expected to miss 8 weeks due to a leg injury.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Miami Marlins season was the 33rd season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League. The Marlins played their home games at LoanDepot Park as members of the National…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Miami_Marlins_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Miami Marlins season is the 34th season for the Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise in the National League (NL). The Marlins play their home games at LoanDepot Park as members of the NL Eas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Miami_Marlins_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Edward Lannan (born September 27, 1984) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who has served as the Major League mental performance coach for the Toronto Blue Jays since 2024. He pl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Lannan
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Claim 6: “Shane Baz struck out nine Rays.”
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Three independent web search results (ESPN and other news snippets) explicitly state that Shane Baz struck out a season-high nine in a game against the Rays on May 26, 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Tampa Bay Rays season is the 29th season of the Tampa Bay Rays franchise, as members of Major League Baseball's American League East Division. It is the Rays' first season under the ownership…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Tampa_Bay_Rays_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shane Austin Baz ( BAHZ; born June 17, 1999) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Tampa Bay Ra…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Baz
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Tampa Bay Rays system:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tampa_Bay_Rays_minor_league_pl…
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Claim 7: “Samuel Basallo connected on a three-run homer and the Orioles ripped the Rays 6-1.”
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Multiple independent sources confirm that on May 26, 2026, Samuel Basallo hit a three-run home run and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Baltimore Orioles season was the 125th season in Baltimore Orioles franchise history, the 72nd in Baltimore, and the 34th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles tried to improve from the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Baltimore_Orioles_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Baltimore Orioles season is the 126th season in Baltimore Orioles franchise history, the 73rd in Baltimore, and the 35th at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Orioles look to improve on their 7…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Baltimore_Orioles_season
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below are select minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Baltimore Orioles:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore_Orioles_minor_league…
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