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.

Rays slugger Junior Caminero to compete in Home Run Derby, start at third base in All-Star Game  —  Tampa Bay Rays slugger Junior Caminero announced Wednesday he will take part in the Home Run Derby on Monday in Atlanta, then learned hours later he will start at third base for the AL squad in the All-Star Game the following night.

Yankees cut 2-time batting champ DJ LeMahieu with nearly $22 million left on contract  —  NEW YORK — DJ LeMahieu was cut Wednesday by the New York Yankees with almost $22 million remaining on his contract, one day after the two-time batting champion got demoted to the bench.  —  “It's been a tough couple days.

Zach McKinstry picked as AL All-Star sub; Tigers tie Dodgers for most Midsummer Classic picks  —  The Detroit Tigers have the best record in the majors.  Now they are tied for having the most All-Stars, too.  —  Zach McKinstry was picked Wednesday to replace Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña, who has been dealing with a rib injury.

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.

Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Kevin Ginkel tabbed for saves as Diamondbacks lose another closer to injury  —  In this week's Closer Report, the Diamondbacks lose another closer to the injured list.  The Padres send two relievers to the All-Star game.  And Raisel Iglesias appears to be getting back on track 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.

‘Thrilled’ Dave Maloney named Rangers TV analyst to complete new MSG booth with Kenny Albert  —  Access the Rangers beat like never before  —  Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mollie Walker about the inside buzz on the Rangers.