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.

Reds outfielder TJ Friedl gets hit by pitch three times against Mets, tying MLB record  —  NEW YORK — Ouch!  Ouch!  Ouch!  —  Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers.

White Sox place All-Star rookie right-hander Shane Smith on IL with sprained ankle  —  PITTSBURGH — White Sox rookie Shane Smith was placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle on Saturday, four days after the right-hander pitched in the All-Star Game as Chicago's lone representative.

Mets reliever Max Kranick expected to undergo season-ending surgery  —  NEW YORK — Mets reliever Max Kranick is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the latest blow to New York's injury-depleted bullpen.  —  Kranick was placed on the 15-day injured list June 19 with an elbow strain.

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. stuns Yankees with incredible throw in Atlanta's win  —  ATLANTA — Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the New York Yankees off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Atlanta Braves' series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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) …