The Pittsburgh Pirates (47-63) visit the Colorado Rockies (29-80) for the second game of their 3-game series Saturday. First pitch from Coors Field is set for 3:10 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's MLB odds around the Pirates vs. Rockies odds and make our expert MLB picks and predictions for the best bets.

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Its Friday, August 1 and the Pirates (47-62) look to build on their five-game winning streak as they take to Coors Field for a series against the Rockies (28-80). Andrew Heaney is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Antonio Senzatela for Colorado.

Hours before the 2025 MLB trade deadline at 4 p.m. Thursday, the Rockies reportedly made another deal with the New York Yankees, sending reliever Jake Bird to the Bronx. The trade came just six days after the Rockies sent third baseman Ryan McMahon to the Yankees in exchange for two minor-league pitchers.

Not even an hour after the Yankees acquired Pittsburgh Pirates closer David Bednar, the club traded for Colorado Rockies middle reliever Jake Bird in exchange for second baseman Roc Riggio and left-handed starter Ben Shields,

The Yankees continue to bolster the bullpen, adding Jake Bird in a trade with the Rockies at the 2025 deadline.