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Mariners at Athletics prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 30  —  Its Wednesday, July 30 and the Mariners (57-51) are in Sacramento close out their series against the Athletics (47-63).  —  Bryan Woo is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Jeffrey Springs for Oakland.
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Mets at Padres prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 30  —  Its Wednesday, July 30 and the Mets (62-46) are in San Diego looking to avoid a three-game sweep as they close out their series against the Padres (59-49).
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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.
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
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Phillies at White Sox prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for July 30  —  Its Wednesday, July 30 and the Phillies (61-46) are in Chicago to take on the White Sox (39-69).  —  Taijuan Walker is slated to take the mound for Philadelphia against Adrian Houser for Chicago.
NBCSports.com:   Mariners at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Braves at Royals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
NBCSports.com:
Cubs at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
Discussion: Brew Crew Ball
NBCSports.com:
Mets at Padres prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 29
Discussion: ESPN and New York Post
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Diamondbacks at Tigers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, stats for July 29
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Blue Jays at Orioles Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
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Rockies at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for July 29
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Dodgers at Reds Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 29
Discussion: True Blue LA
Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:   Red Sox at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for July 29
Associated Press:
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.
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Braves All-Star OF Acuña leaves game in sixth inning  —  KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. was removed from the game against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night with tightness in his right Achilles tendon after chasing down a ball in right field in the sixth inning.
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
ESPN:
Andrew Vaughn hits grand slam, drives in 6 runs as NL Central-leading Brewers defeat Cubs 9-3  —  MILWAUKEE — Andrew Vaughn hit a grand slam and had a career-high six RBI as the surging Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 9-3 on Tuesday night.  —  Milwaukee's Jackson Chourio and Chicago's Ian Happ left the game early.
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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 …
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets outfielder search has interesting wrinkle with Guardians' popular trade chip Steven Kwan  —  The Guardians are fielding big interest in All-Star LF Steven Kwan.  —  The Dodgers, previously linked to Harrison Bader, are now believed in on Kwan.  —  The Mets could be a fit for Kwan …
Noah Hiles / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
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.
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors and masslive.com
Pat Ragazzo / Sports Illustrated:
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.
Discussion: Amazin' Avenue
Eric Longenhagen / FanGraphs Baseball:
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.
Associated Press:
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.
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