White Sox at Pirates Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 18  —  The White Sox (32-65) are in Pittsburgh to begin life after the All-Star Break with a series against the Pirates (39-58) beginning Friday, July 18.

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.

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.

MLB All-Star Game: Players, fans fall in love with swing-off  —  ATLANTA — Clutching the glass bat given to the All-Star Game MVP, Kyle Schwarber walked through the National League clubhouse and chuckled to himself: He had just won the award without registering a single hit in the game.

2025 MLB Make or Miss Playoff Predictions: Odds, Expert Picks, Best Bets including Red Sox, Padres, Guardians  —  The second half of the MLB season starts up on Friday, and before first pitch, I have two teams in the make-or-miss playoff market worth betting on — the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox …

Rangers 1B Jake Burger goes on the injured list for 2nd time this season  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas Rangers first baseman Jake Burger will be on the injured list for the second time this season when the team resumes play after the All-Star break.  —  Texas placed Burger on the 10-day IL on Wednesday because of a left quad strain.

What I'm hearing about the MLB trade deadline with two weeks to go  —  So much for the Los Angeles Dodgers building enough depth to make their team deadline-proof.  —  After investing a combined $107 million in free-agent relievers Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen and Kirby Yates …

MLB News  —  Set your lineups for the weekend ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.  — 4h- Tristan H. Cockcroft  —  Stay ahead of the game and optimize your fantasy baseball hitters with our forecaster …

Rangers give $100K All-Star bonus to Nathan Eovaldi after snub  —  Despite an excellent first half to the season, Texas Rangers starting pitcher Nathan Eovaldi wasn't selected as an All-Star this year, but the team made sure that he'll be paid like one.  —  Despite the snub …