Jack Leiter is set to rejoin the Texas Rangers' starting rotation this Sunday after a successful rehab stint. Manager Bruce Bochy confirmed that Leiter, who threw 60 pitches during a recent Triple-A outing, will take the place of Kumar Rocker, who has been placed on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement. The Rangers expect Rocker to be sidelined for about a week to 10 days.

During Rocker's brief stint this season, he struggled with inconsistency, managing to pitch past four innings only twice out of five starts. Given his youth and experience, the Rangers are prepared to provide him with a plan for development once he is cleared to throw again. Meanwhile, Leiter's return adds depth to a Texas rotation that will also feature Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom in upcoming games.

The Texas Rangers are set to face off against the San Francisco Giants in a matchup that will be exclusively broadcast on Apple TV+. This much-anticipated game is scheduled for 9:15 p.m., featuring Rangers' ace Nathan Eovaldi, boasting a solid 2.64 ERA, against Giants' veteran Justin Verlander, who holds a less impressive ERA of 5.47 this season. With this game, fans will need to access Apple TV+, taking advantage of its free trial offer if they are not already subscribers.

This game is part of the 'Friday Night Baseball' series, which allows viewers to enjoy a doubleheader without local restrictions. The Rangers' upcoming schedule also includes a matchup against their in-state rivals, the Houston Astros, on May 16. As the season progresses, the Rangers will need to address their recent struggles, including defensive errors and a lack of timely hitting, which led to a disappointing walk-off loss against the Athletics.

The Texas Rangers face off against the San Francisco Giants in a highly anticipated matchup, featuring pitchers Nathan Eovaldi and Justin Verlander. The Rangers are reeling from a recent series loss to the Athletics, where Jacob deGrom struggled in his last outing. Meanwhile, the Giants are riding a hot streak, having won four out of their last five games, including a recent win against the Brewers.

With Eovaldi sporting a solid 2.64 ERA but just a 1-2 record, he aims to bounce back after allowing two earned runs in his last start against the Dodgers. Verlander, despite his experience, struggles this season with a 5.47 ERA and a loss record of 0-1. The game is set at Oracle Park, and with the latest odds favoring the Giants slightly at -111, this game is shaping up to be a critical one for both teams as they look to solidify their standings.

The MLB season is heating up, and today's slate of strikeout prop bets offers several intriguing opportunities for savvy bettors. Pitchers like Logan Gilbert are in prime form, boasting impressive strikeout rates and favorable matchups, particularly against teams with high strikeout percentages. Players such as Andrew Abbott and Luis Severino also present appealing options. Betting on the over for these strikeouts could yield significant returns.

However, caution is necessary with pitchers like Carlos Carrasco, who faces a tough Blue Jays lineup that has shown low strikeout rates. Understanding the nuances behind each matchup, including recent performance and conditions, remains key to successful betting on strikeouts.