Cubs at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 30  —  Its Wednesday, July 30 and the Cubs (62-45) are in Milwaukee to try and avoid being swept by the Brewers (64-43) this afternoon as they close out their three-game series.

Braves All-Star OF Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves with Achilles tendon tightness and will go to IL  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the loss at Kansas City with tightness in his right Achilles tendon and will be placed on the 10-day injured list.

Blue Jays get RHP Seranthony Dominguez in trade with Orioles  —  The Toronto Blue Jays acquired right-handed reliever Seranthony Dominguez from the Baltimore Orioles for right-handed pitching prospect Juaron Watts-Brown.  —  Dominguez didn't have to go far to join his new team as the two clubs …

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.

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.

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.

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.

What I'm hearing about Guardians' adjusted trade plans, plus more deadline notes  —  Here's what I'm hearing from major-league sources with less than three full days until the conclusion of the MLB trade deadline at 6 p.m. ET Thursday.  —  The loss of closer Emmanuel Clase to non-disciplinary leave …