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.

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.

DJ LeMahieu DFA'd by Yankees after demotion to bench role  —  NEW YORK — The New York Yankees designated DJ LeMahieu for assignment Wednesday, presumably ending the veteran infielder's tenure with the organization despite being owed $22 million through next season.

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.

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.