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.

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.

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.

MLB AL Rookie of the Year Prediction: Odds, expert picks, including Cam Smith, Jacob Wilson, Roman Anthony  —  The American League Rookie of the Year race looked all but locked up by the A's Jacob Wilson entering June, but after a monster month, Cam Smith of the Astros has entered the chat.

Dodgers send Alexis Díaz back to the minors as Tyler Glasnow comes off the injured list  —  MILWAUKEE — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow's return from the injured list on Wednesday caused reliever Alexis Díaz to be sent back to the minor leagues one day after getting called up.

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.