Orioles vs. Twins bets, odds: MLB picks, predictions Wednesday

Nypost · Aug 12, 2026 · 232 words · By Stitches

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What to know about Orioles vs. Twins bets, odds: MLB picks, predictions Wednesday

Glad it didn’t affect the outcome and your Blue Jays bet.” — Sean, Woodside Thanks, Sean.

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What happened

Glad it didn’t affect the outcome and your Blue Jays bet.” — Sean, Woodside Thanks, Sean.

Why it matters

The last time both teams forgot how many outs there were, I was guarding the hot corner at the softball/beer fundraiser.

Common ground

Sometimes you have to “chug it up” for a good cause.

Perspective signals

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Claim 1: “The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019.”

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Multiple independent web sources (New York Post and SSBCrack News) confirm that 'Stitches' has been handicapping baseball daily for the Post since 2019.

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Claim 2: “Cristopher Sánchez and Andre Pallante tossed six-inning shutouts.”

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Two independent web search results confirm that both Cristopher Sánchez and Andre Pallante pitched six scoreless (shutout) innings in the same game.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2024 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 142nd season in the history of the franchise, and its 21st season at Citizens Bank Park. They entered the season as the runner-ups of the National League.…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 143rd season in the history of the franchise, and its 22nd season at Citizens Bank Park. On June 12, the Phillies trailed the Mets by 5.5 games for the di…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Below are the full rosters, including the coaching staffs, of all 30 Major League Baseball teams. All teams are allowed up to 40 players on their roster, which does not include players on the 60-day i…
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Claim 3: “Both teams [Orioles and Minnesota] have losing records”

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Evidence directly contradicts the claim that both teams have losing records. One source explicitly states the Orioles are '48-33 overall', which is a winning record.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1969 Baltimore Orioles season was a season in North America's Major League Baseball (MLB). In the first season after the American League was split into two divisions, the Orioles won the first-eve…
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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…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Scott Edward Klingenbeck (February 3, 1971 – May 20, 2025) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played in parts of four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, and Cinc…
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Claim 4: “The Orioles are at Minnesota.”

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Multiple web search results confirm the Baltimore Orioles are visiting the Minnesota Twins at Target Field (e.g., 'The Baltimore Orioles visit Target Field on August 12 to face the Minnesota Twins').

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Claim 5: “Final, 2-0 Cards.”

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Web search results confirm the St. Louis Cardinals won a game over the Phillies with a final score of 2-0, featuring a strong performance by Pallante.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2025 St. Louis Cardinals season was the 144th season for the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball franchise in St. Louis, Missouri. It was the 134th season for the Cardinals in the Nationa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The St. Louis Cardinals are an American professional baseball team based in St. Louis. The Cardinals compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Divisio…
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Claim 6: “He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.”

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The claim is confirmed by both a cross-reference from the New York Post and a web search result stating Stitches won the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.

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web search NEUTRAL — Why Trust New York Post Betting. The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019.He showed his versatility by winning the Post’s NFL Best Bet crown last year.
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