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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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Federal Baseball, San Diego Union-Tribune and Winnipeg Free Press
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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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Redleg Nation, Red Reporter, Amazin' Avenue, Winnipeg Free Press 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
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
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
Associated Press:
Phillies remain committed to keeping slugger Kyle Schwarber beyond 2025 — PHILADELPHIA — Kyle Schwarber's deep shots — from Philadelphia to the All-Star Game - often end up going, going, gone. — The Phillies aren't ready to say goodbye to their star slugger quite yet as Schwarber's four-year …
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Winnipeg Free Press
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Angels slugger Mike Trout closing in on 400 homers, 1,000 RBIs with aim on postseason — PHILADELPHIA — Mike Trout arrived in Philadelphia in time to catch the unveiling of a new target in the deepest part of the ballpark — the 2026 All-Star game logo, complete with the Liberty Bell in the center of the design.
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Phillies Nation
Associated Press:
Marlins' Connor Norby to miss 6-to-8 weeks after left wrist surgery — MIAMI — Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby will be sidelined for several weeks after having surgery on his wrist. — The procedure on Wednesday was to repair a broke hamate bone in his left wrist and was done …
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CBSSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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
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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.
