The MLB's 2025 season's two-start pitcher options for the week show promising matchups for fantasy managers. Key players like Garrett Crochet and Nathan Eovaldi are highlighted for their strong performances, with Eovaldi boasting an impressive 1.38 ERA. Players like George Kirby and Jeffrey Springs also have favorable matchups this week, making them solid choices. However, caution is advised with pitchers like Dean Kremer and Andrew Heaney, who face tougher challenges. Pay attention to the Dodgers, as they won’t have any two-start pitchers due to their six-man rotation.

As the MLB season heats up, savvy bettors are eyeing No Runs First Inning (NRFI) bets for August 6, 2025, focusing on favorable pitching matchups across a busy slate of games. Key matchups include Michael Wacha of the Kansas City Royals against Boston's Dustin May, both of whom have shown strong NRFI records. Wacha boasts a stellar 20-2 NRFI this season, while May, despite a rocky start with the Red Sox, holds an 11-7 NRFI record and could shine in his debut.

In another highlight, Jose Quintana of the Milwaukee Brewers faces Spencer Strider of the Atlanta Braves. Quintana's consistent performances yield a 12-4 NRFI, while Strider's strikeout potential remains appealing despite his 10-4 NRFI record. Lastly, Chicago White Sox's Jonathan Cannon teams up against Seattle's George Kirby, with both pitchers presenting solid NRFI potential. Bettors are encouraged to monitor lineups and weather conditions before placing bets on these enticing first-inning matchups.

The MLB Speedway Classic, featuring the Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds, set a new record for regular-season attendance with 91,032 tickets sold at Bristol Motor Speedway. This surpassed the previous record of 84,587 from a game in 1954. After a rain delay, the game resumed the next day, and the Braves triumphed 4-2, improving their season record to 47-63 while the Reds fell to 58-54.

Reliever Austin Cox started for the Braves after Spencer Strider was scratched. Eli White was a standout for Atlanta, hitting two home runs, making history as the only player to accomplish this feat in Tennessee. However, Austin Riley's re-aggravated abdominal injury raised concerns for the Braves as they chase a playoff spot.