The high-profile standoff between Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys continues to boil over as the star defensive end seeks a contract extension. With question marks surrounding his future with America's Team, ESPN's Adam Schefter claimed the negotiations have been stale between the parties.

However, the Reds rookie right-hander is still seeking his first big-league win. Burns became the second Cincinnati pitcher since 1900 with three straight games with at least 10 strikeouts on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Cincinnati Reds rookie phenom Chase Burns did something that has not been done in the modern era of baseball. Chase Burns is making just his sixth career start on Monday night against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The LA Dodgers (62-45) and Cincinnati Reds (56-51) play the second game of a 3-game set Tuesday. The first pitch from Great American Ball Park is slated for 7:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Dodgers vs. Reds odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Cincinnati to face the Reds in their series opener on Monday at the Great American Ball Park.

The Pittsburgh Pirates face the San Francisco Giants in a regular season MLB game on Monday, July 28, 2025 (7/28/25) at Oracle Park in San Francisco, Calif.