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Sports Corner Daily’s Results and Yesterday’s Recap
Check out a quick recap of our FREE plays from yesterday. ⤵️
Thursday 08/14/2025: -0.15 Units
❌ MLB: Tigers -1.5 - 1 Unit (-120) - Lost - -1.15 unit
✅ MLB: Cubs/Blue Jays Under 8.5 - 1 Unit (-120) - WIN - +1 unit
Let’s dive into our plays from yesterday, starting in Minneapolis where the Detroit Tigers completed a comeback in extra innings, beating the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on an 11th-inning sacrifice fly by Gleyber Torres, scoring Colt Keith. Riley Greene delivered his league-leading 28th home run in the fourth to get Detroit back in the game, while Colt Keith tied it in the sixth with an RBI single. Starter Tarik Skubal rebounded after a shaky third inning, pitching seven innings and allowing just three earned runs. Reliever Rafael Montero closed the game effectively with 1 1/3 scoreless innings for the win
Next up, over in Toronto, Max Scherzer delivered seven impressive innings, giving up just one run on five hits with three strikeouts and one walk as the Blue Jays secured a 2-1 win over the Cubs. The decisive blow came in the seventh inning when Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launched his 20th home run of the season- a two-run shot that gave Toronto the lead. Cubs starter Matthew Boyd kept it tight, allowing just two hits and two runs over seven innings with five strikeouts. Toronto’s bullpen then shut the door, with Brendon Little, Seranthony Domínguez, and Jeff Hoffman combining to preserve the win- Hoffman earning his 27th save
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Today's LIVE Bets:
MLB: Pittsburgh Pirates vs Chicago Cubs - 1 Unit (+100) - 2:20pm ET
Run Line - 👈 Click to get more info on tonights match up
Cubs -1.5
Analysis:
Chicago enters the matchup at Wrigley Field with a clear advantage- historical dominance, and superior roster strength. The Cubs are 68-52 compared to Pittsburgh's 51-71 and boast a strong 36-22 home record this season. When favored at around -202 on the moneyline, Chicago has delivered in 13 of 15 games (87% win rate). Conversely, Pittsburgh has covered the run line in only 6 of 17 games as +166 or worse underdogs. The Cubs lead the season series 5- 2 and head into this game after a series loss in Toronto. The Cubs start Colin Rea who last pitched… [Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...
MLB: Chicago White Sox vs Kansas City Royals - 1 Unit (+105) - 8:10pm ET
Run Line - 👈 Click to get more info on tonights match up
Royals -1.5
Analysis:
The Royals enter tonight’s matchup with clear advantages on both the mound and at the plate. Left-hander Noah Cameron has been a steady presence in Kansas City’s rotation, posting a 2.52 ERA with strong command and an ability to limit hard contact, and he’s backed by a bullpen that ranks among the more reliable units in the AL. He’ll face Aaron Civale, who has struggled to find rhythm this year with a 4.91 ERA, a higher walk rate, and a tendency to give up extra-base hits when behind in the count. Kansas City’s offense… [Click here to get the Full write up on this bet]...
📢 In Other Sports News
Updated 2025 dynasty superflex fantasy football rankings drop as Isaiah Bond says he’ll sign with the Browns and won’t face charges. College football preseason bowl projections favor the SEC in the playoff race, while Deion Sanders and Tim Tebow headline the AP All-Time All-America team. In MLB, one of the league’s cheapest teams is also one of its hottest, and Max Scherzer led the Blue Jays past the Cubs in the latest action.

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Today in Sports History 8/15
2012: Felix Hernandez threw the Seattle Mariners’ first perfect game, the 23rd in MLB history, defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0.
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