MLB 2025 Predictions: Braves vs. Padres, Cubs vs. Diamondbacks and more

MLB 2025 Predictions: Braves vs. Padres, Cubs vs. Diamondbacks and more | March 30

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The 2025 MLB season is off and running, and a full slate of games is set to take place on Sunday. Most of the games took place early in the afternoon, but there were three games scheduled for the afternoon portion of the day.

The Atlanta Braves visit the San Diego Padres in one of those games, and the Chicago Cubs are in Arizona to play the Diamondbacks.

Atlanta Braves vs. San Diego Padres

The Braves are trying to avoid getting swept in a four-game series with the Padres, as they have had a rough start to the season.

Meanwhile, the Padres are trying to keep pace with the LA Dodgers, and they will have their lineup ready to go again on Sunday.

Atlanta Braves

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Austin Riley and Matt Olson are the biggest names to watch in the lineup for the Braves on Sunday Night Baseball. The Braves are going to send AJ Smith-Shawver to the mound for the series finale with the San Diego Padres.

San Diego Padres

Fernando Tatis Jr. and Manny Machado are back in the lineup for the Padres as they look to complete the sweep over the Atlanta Braves.

Prediction: Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 5-3.

Chicago Cubs vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Cubs have won two of the first three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the series finale will take place on Sunday afternoon.

Chicago Cubs

Kyle Tucker blasted his first home run as a Chicago Cub on Saturday night, and he is back in the lineup again. Matthew Boyd will be making his Cubs debut on the mound for this matchup with the Diamondbacks.

Arizona Diamondbacks

The Diamondbacks have gotten a huge series from Eugenio Suarez as he has belted four home runs in the three games. Arizona is waiting for Lourdes Gurriel Jr. to get going at the plate.

Prediction: The Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-4.

Athletics vs. Seattle Mariners

The Athletics have gone into Seattle and won two of the first three games against their division rival. Lineups have been set as the Mariners will try to even up the series on Sunday afternoon.

Athletics

Designated hitter Brent Rooker is the biggest name in the lineup for the Athletics, and he has developed into a star for this franchise.

Seattle Mariners

It's been a rough start for the Mariners at the plate, and this team needs Julio Rodriguez and Randy Arozarena to get going at the plate on Sunday.

Prediction: The Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 5-4 in extra innings.

About the author

Ryan Burks is a baseball journalist at Sportskeeda with over 7 years of experience in the field, writing for publications such as Knup Sports. Ryan graduated from Elmhurst College in 2009 with a degree in Communications.

Ryan is a huge Chicago Cubs fan and enjoys their storied history and traditions. His favorite sporting moment was when the Cubs won the 2016 World Series, breaking a championship drought that dated back to 1908.

His favorite player was Ken Griffey Jr., as Ryan grew up during his prime and he was the coolest player in league history. Greg Maddux also deserves a mention, as he was truly amazing on the mound.

When not working or watching sports, Ryan coaches basketball and baseball, loves fishing, and spends time with his family.

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