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12:55 PM ET, July 9, 2025

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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Nationals at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Nationals (37-54) are in St. Louis to take on the Cardinals (49-43).  MacKenzie Gore is slated to take the mound for Washington against Andre Pallante for St. Louis.
Discussion: Viva El Birdos
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Pirates at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Pirates (38-55) are in Kansas City to take on the Royals (45-48).  Bailey Falter is slated to take the mound for Pittsburgh against Kris Bubic for Kansas City.
Discussion: Royals Review
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Guardians at Astros prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9  —  Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Guardians (42-48) are in Houston to take on the Astros (55-37).  —  Slade Cecconi is slated to take the mound for Cleveland against Brandon Walter for Houston.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Marlins at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Marlins (42-48) are in Cincinnati to take on the Reds (46-46).  Sandy Alcantara is slated to take the mound for Miami against Andrew Abbott for Cincinnati.
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Mariners at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9  —  Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Mariners (48-43) are in Bronx to take on the Yankees (50-41).  —  Logan Evans is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Cam Schlittler for New York.
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Cubs at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 9  —  Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Cubs (54-37) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (44-47).  —  Cade Horton is slated to take the mound for Chicago against David Festa for Minnesota.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Rockies at Red Sox Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Rockies (21-71) are in Boston to take on the Red Sox (48-45).  Antonio Senzatela is slated to take the mound for Colorado against Lucas Giolito for Boston.
Discussion: Denver Post
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Mets at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9  —  Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Mets (53-39) are in Baltimore to take on the Orioles (40-50).  —  David Peterson is slated to take the mound for New York against Tomoyuki Sugano for Baltimore.
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Blue Jays at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for July 9  —  Its Wednesday, July 9 and the Blue Jays (54-38) are in Chicago looking to sweep their three-game series against the White Sox (30-62).  —  Eric Lauer is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Adrian Houser for Chicago.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Phillies at Giants prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Phillies (53-39) are in San Francisco to take on the Giants (51-42).  Jesús Luzardo is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Justin Verlander for San Francisco.
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Dodgers at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9  —  It's Wednesday, July 9 and the Dodgers (56-37) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (52-40).  Tyler Glasnow is slated to take the mound for Los Angeles against Jose Quintana for Milwaukee.
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:   Rays at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9
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Mariners at Yankees prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
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Mets at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 8
Discussion: ESPN
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Cubs at Twins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
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Blue Jays at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for July 8
Discussion: South Side Sox and Sportsnet.ca
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Guardians at Astros Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 8
Associated Press:
Pirates' Oneil Cruz will bring his record-breaking power to the Home Run Derby  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pittsburgh Pirates center fielder Oneil Cruz, known more for delivering hard-hit homers than producing them in quantity, was added to the Home Run Derby in Atlanta.
Discussion: Bucs Dugout and Sportsnet.ca
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Jason Burke / Sports Illustrated:
A's Brent Rooker Wants to be in the Home Run Derby
Discussion: MLB.com and Sportsnet.ca
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Despite Juan Soto's snub for NL squad, the Mets insist 'he's an All-Star for us'  —  BALTIMORE — The New York Mets consider Juan Soto to be a bona fide All-Star, despite the snub he received from those who selected the National League squad for the Midsummer Classic on July 15.
Discussion: New Jersey Online and Yahoo Sports
Associated Press:
Giants catcher Bailey makes history with game-ending, inside-the-park home run  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Patrick Bailey's entrance into the Major League Baseball record books on Tuesday night began with a tight swing that sent a fastball from Phillies reliever Jordan Romano into Triples Alley.
 
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