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Yankees at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 18 — It's Friday, July 18 and the Yankees (53-43) are in Atlanta to take on the Braves (42-53). Spencer Strider is slated to start for Atlanta, while New York has yet to announce a starting pitcher.
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Padres at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18 — Its Friday, July 18 and the Padres (52-44) are in Washington to take on the Nationals (38-58). — Dylan Cease is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Michael Soroka for Washington.
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Winnipeg Free Press and San Diego Union-Tribune
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Giants at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18 — Its Friday, July 18 and the Giants (52-45) are in Toronto to take on the Blue Jays (55-41). — Justin Verlander is slated to take the mound for San Francisco against Chris Bassitt for Toronto.
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Reds at Mets Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18 — Its Friday, July 18 and the Reds (50-47) are in Queens to open a series against the Mets (55-42) at Citi Field. — Nick Lodolo is slated to take the mound for Cincinnati against Sean Manaea for New York.
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Winnipeg Free Press, Red Reporter, Amazin' Avenue and SNY
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Astros at Mariners Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18 — It's Friday, July 18 and the Astros (56-40) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (51-45). Brandon Walter is slated to take the mound for Houston against Luis Castillo for Seattle.
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Lookout Landing, The Crawfish Boxes, Winnipeg Free Press and Just Baseball
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Brewers at Dodgers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18 — It's Friday, July 18 and the Brewers (56-40) are in Los Angeles to take on the Dodgers (58-39). Quinn Priester is slated to take the mound for Milwaukee against Tyler Glasnow for Los Angeles.
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al.com and Winnipeg Free Press
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Twins at Rockies prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 18 — It's Friday, July 18 and the Twins (47-49) are in Denver to take on the Rockies (22-74). Chris Paddack is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Kyle Freeland for Colorado.
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Cardinals at Diamondbacks Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, stats for July 18 — It's Friday, July 18 and the Cardinals (51-46) are in Phoenix to take on the Diamondbacks (47-50). Andre Pallante is slated to take the mound for St. Louis against Brandon Pfaadt for Arizona.
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Viva El Birdos and AZ Snake Pit
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Angels at Phillies Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18
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White Sox at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18
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South Side Sox
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Orioles at Rays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 18
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Camden Chat and DRaysBay
Rob Longley / Toronto Sun:
Blue Jays ratings soaring for Sportsnet, Buck Martinez continues to recuperate — Serious playoff push could lead to massive TV numbers. — By now, we're well aware of what a Blue Jays playoff push can do for filling the seats at the Rogers Centre (even as ticket prices rise) …
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Bluebird Banter
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Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras suspended 56 games following positive drug test — NEW YORK — Colorado Rockies minor league pitcher Eric Veras was suspended for 56 games Friday by Major League Baseball following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
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Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz's leave extended through Aug. 31 amid MLB gambling probe — CLEVELAND — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31 while he is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation.
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New York Times and Plain Dealer
Associated Press:
Former Giants managing general partner, longtime lead Microsoft attorney Bill Neukom dies at 83 — SAN FRANCISCO — Former San Francisco Giants managing general partner Bill Neukom, a bow-tie loving, longtime Microsoft attorney who was at the helm when the team won its first World Series title in 2010, has died.
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SFGATE, McCovey Chronicles and Mercury News
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Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers — ARLINGTON, Texax — The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning.
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Dallas Morning News, MLB Trade Rumors, Battery Power, Lone Star Ball and New York Post
