Mariners at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29  —  Its Tuesday, July 29 and the Mariners (57-50) are in Sacramento to take on the  —  Athletics (46-63) in Game 2 of their series.  —  Logan Evans is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Luis Severino for Oakland.

Rays trade for Marlins catcher Nick Fortes a day after sending another catcher to the Brewers  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa Bay traded for Miami catcher Nick Fortes after the Rays sent veteran catcher Danny Jansen to Milwaukee in another deal as the trade deadline approaches.

Source: New York Mets inquired on Marlins starter Edward Cabrera  —  The New York Mets have inquired on Miami Marlins righty starting pitcher Edward Cabrera, as sources told Mets On SI.  —  The New York Mets could still add a starting pitcher before the 6 p.m. EST trade deadline on Thursday, July 31.

Diamondbacks' Offense is Still Better Than You Think  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks' offense, for now, still ranks among the top groups in MLB.  —  When a team is in a batting slump like the Arizona Diamondbacks are right now, it's hard to remember how good they've been and even harder to believe they'll ever hit again.

Pirates trade rumors: David Bednar to come with high price tag; Mitch Keller could stay put  —  SAN FRANCISCO — Pirates closer David Bednar has been connected to a share of trade rumors throughout his time in Pittsburgh.  But multiple sources say this week could mark the end of the two-time All-Star's tenure with his hometown club.

Reds rookie Chase Burns achieves strikeout milestones, but still seeks first big-league win  —  CINCINNATI — Chase Burns has reached some elite company in his first six starts in the majors.  —  However, the Reds rookie right-hander is still seeking his first big-league win.

Houston ace Framber Valdez criticizes defensive shift in Astros' loss to Nationals  —  HOUSTON — Houston ace Framber Valdez expressed frustration about the defensive positioning on a play in the sixth inning that led to the only run he allowed in the Astros' 2-1 loss to the Washington Nationals.

Brewers hitting coach Al LeBoeuf returns to team after cancer surgery  —  MILWAUKEE — Milwaukee Brewers hitting coach Al LeBoeuf returned to the team after leaving to have surgery for prostate cancer.  —  LeBoeuf is coaching in the majors for the first time this year.

Eugenio Suárez says X-rays were negative after he was hit on index finger by pitch against Tigers  —  DETROIT — Arizona Diamondbacks All-Star third baseman Eugenio Suárez hopes he avoided major injury when he was hit in the right index finger by a pitch late in a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Pre-Deadline Top 100 Prospects Update  —  With the draft behind us and the trade deadline looming, I've made a number of updates to The Board.  The signing deadline for drafted players has passed, and the 2025 class has now been ported over to the pro side of The Board.