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Guardians at Cubs Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  Its Wednesday, July 2 and the Guardians (40-43) are in Chicago to take on the Cubs (50-35).  —  Tanner Bibee is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Shota Imanaga for Chicago.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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White Sox at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  Its Wednesday, July 2 and the White Sox (28-57) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (54-32).  —  Brandon Eisert is slated to take the mound for Chicago against Clayton Kershaw for Los Angeles.
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Brewers at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  Its Wednesday, July 2 and the Brewers (47-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (48-37).  —  Freddy Peralta is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Clay Holmes for New York.
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Brewers at Mets - Game 2 prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for July 2  —  Its Wednesday, July 2 and the Brewers (47-37) are in Queens to take on the Mets (48-37) in a day/night doubleheader.  This is a preview of Game 2.  —  Jacob Misiorowski …
Discussion: SNY and New York Post
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Twins at Marlins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  It's Wednesday, July 2 and the Twins (40-45) are in Miami to take on the Marlins (38-45).  Simeon Woods Richardson is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Janson Junk for Miami.
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Padres at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  It's Wednesday, July 2 and the Padres (45-39) are in Philadelphia to take on the Phillies (50-35).  Nick Pivetta is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Mick Abel for Philadelphia.
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Yankees at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 2  —  It's Wednesday, July 2 and the Yankees (48-37) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (47-38).  Will Warren is slated to take the mound for New York against José Berríos for Toronto.
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Tigers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 2  —  It's Wednesday, July 2 and the Tigers (53-32) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (35-49).  Tyler Holton is slated to take the mound for Detroit against Trevor Williams for Washington.
Discussion: Bless You Boys
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Cardinals at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 2  —  It's Wednesday, July 2 and the Cardinals (47-40) are in Pittsburgh to take on the Pirates (37-50).  Sonny Gray is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Mitch Keller for Pittsburgh.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Royals at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1
Discussion: Royals Review and Lookout Landing
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Orioles at Rangers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1
NBCSports.com:   Reds at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 1
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Angels at Braves prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 1
Associated Press:
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has setback in recovery from broken hand and will see specialist  —  Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.  Astros general manager Dana Brown said Alvarez felt pain …
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MLB 2025: Player every team should trade for (or away) this July  —  This year's MLB trade deadline is going to be complicated.  So many teams are currently in the playoff race — only eight are more than five games out of a wild card — that it might make for a slow deadline if all those clubs remain in contention by the end of July.
Discussion: New York Times and Yahoo Sports
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MLB NL Rookie of the Year Predictions: Odds, expert picks, including Jacob Misiorowski, Burns, Ramirez  —  The National League Rookie of the Year market is beginning to look like a runaway as Jacob Misiorowski attempts to become a household name.  —  The Milwaukee Brewers rookie pitcher …
 
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