PromoGuy Daily +EV Picks: August 12, 2025

Meghan

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Publish Date: 08/12/2025

Fact checked by: Collin

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Ohtani Stays Hot, Dodgers Still Stumble

Shohei Ohtani homered for the third straight game, his 42nd of the season, but it wasn’t enough to lift the Dodgers, who fell 7–4 to the Angels. Ohtani’s eighth-inning blast tied Kyle Schwarber for the NL lead and marked his 100th career homer at Angel Stadium. Despite his 10-game hitting streak, the Dodgers have dropped two straight and hold just a one-game lead over the surging Padres in the NL West.

Padres Closing In

San Diego’s win over the Giants trimmed LA’s division lead to its smallest since mid-June. The two rivals face off in back-to-back weekend series that could decide the NL West.

Schwarber Keeps Raking

Kyle Schwarber went deep again in the Phillies’ 4–1 win over the Reds, pushing his post-All-Star break totals to 12 homers and 28 RBIs. He and Ohtani now share the NL home run lead at 42.

Cowboys’ Contract Drama Could Cost $100M

ESPN’s Bill Barnwell reports that Dallas’ slow-play contract strategy with Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb, and Micah Parsons could end up costing the team nearly $100 million more than if they had signed extensions earlier. The delays have given stars massive leverage, resulted in record-setting player-friendly deals, and, in Parsons’ case, sparked public frustration with ownership.

Steelers’ Heyward Hints at Holdout into Season

Pittsburgh defensive captain Cam Heyward says he may sit out regular-season games if the team doesn’t address his contract. The 36-year-old All-Pro is underpaid compared to top defensive tackles and wants more guaranteed money heading into the 2025 season.

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