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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rays at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9
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Mets at Orioles prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 9
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Blue Jays at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for July 9
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Cubs at Twins prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 8
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MLB to use ABS challenge system during All-Star Game in Atlanta — The automated ball-strike system is coming to the All-Star Game next week in Atlanta. — MLB officials added the feature to the annual exhibition game knowing it could be a precursor to becoming a permanent part of the major leagues as soon as next year.
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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.
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Jason Burke / Sports Illustrated:
A's Brent Rooker Wants to be in the Home Run Derby
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Associated Press:
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.
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